Greenwashing growing in frequency, complexity
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 13, 2023
“Social washing,” which is when companies make misleading claims of conduct on social issues, is also on the rise, according to a new report.
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The Implications Of Rising Interest Rates For Construction Contractors
Contractor Bookkeeping
OCTOBER 13, 2023
In the construction business world, one constant factor you are likely to encounter is change, particularly in the financial landscape. One such change that can bear significant implications for small businesses is rising interest rates. Understanding how this impacts your construction business and identifying solutions to counteract these effects can be vital to sustaining and growing your company.
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Work Winds Down at Florida’s Ralph Brennan WTP
PC Construction
OCTOBER 13, 2023
Construction is now wrapping up at the Ralph Brennan Water Treatment Plant in Daytona Beach, Florida. Preconstruction on this design-build project began two years ago to upgrade the existing filter complex and replace the aging Leopold filter underdrain system. Through design, permitting and construction, the team identified and incorporated a new system capable of meeting the plant’s permitted capacity of 24 mgd, extending the useful life of the facilities while promoting reliable water product
Augmenting Your Workforce for Success
Autodesk Construction Cloud
OCTOBER 13, 2023
Construction companies remain as resilient as ever, but we'd be remiss if we didn't talk about the very real challenges our industry faces. The most pressing one, of course, is the labor shortage. A survey by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and Autodesk found that 93% of construction firms have open positions they're trying to fill, and 73% struggle to find qualified candidates for available roles.
Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software
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The Verdantix Green Quadrant: EHS Software 2023 is an independent third-party analysis of 23 EHS software vendors (including Intelex) that provides an in-depth look at the technical capabilities, application breadth, innovation focus, and momentum of key environmental, health, and safety management software market players. The guide is essential reading for EHS software benchmarking, especially for understanding unique vendor strengths and capabilities.
Evolution of sustainability in construction from LEED to federal mandates
Construction Specifier
OCTOBER 13, 2023
551 Elm apartment building in Chicago. Photo by Sarah Crowley. By Emily Lorenz, PE With the signing of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act ( IIJA ) 1 and the Inflation Reduction Act ( IRA ), 2 federal funds for infrastructure construction and low-embodied carbon materials will soon be entering the construction pipeline. An environmental product declaration (EPD) discloses the environmental impacts of a construction material or product over a portion of, or all of, its lifetime.
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Evolution of sustainable construction from LEED to federal mandates
Construction Specifier
OCTOBER 13, 2023
551 Elm apartment building in Chicago. Photo by Sarah Crowley. By Emily Lorenz, PE With the signing of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act ( IIJA ) 1 and the Inflation Reduction Act ( IRA ), 2 federal funds for infrastructure construction and low-embodied carbon materials will soon be entering the construction pipeline. An environmental product declaration (EPD) discloses the environmental impacts of a construction material or product over a portion of, or all of, its lifetime.
ENR MidAtlantic Announces Excellence in Safety Award Winner for 2023
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 13, 2023
Written by the staff of ENR MidAtlantic Construction, this blog offers insights, analysis and opinionated takes on the latest news, trends and projects.
11 Ways to Improve Construction Business & Project Outcomes at AU 23
Autodesk Construction Cloud
OCTOBER 13, 2023
Autodesk University is only a a few weeks out, and you won't want to miss out on all the amazing sessions, events, and expo hall! Taking place November 13-15, 2023 in Las Vegas, AU 2023 is the conference for those who make anything. From driving digital transformation in construction to implementing sustainable business practices, AU 2023 will be packed with learning and networking opportunities to help you achieve your career, project, and business goals.
ENR MidAtlantic Honors 2023 Sustainability Award Winner
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 13, 2023
Written by the staff of ENR MidAtlantic Construction, this blog offers insights, analysis and opinionated takes on the latest news, trends and projects.
Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP
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As the use of Enterprise Resource Planning systems in the construction industry is critical to optimizing operations, it's critical that decision makers conduct a thorough software evaluation to find the one that best aligns to their needs.
Migrant Workers Sue Jacobs Over Qatar World Cup Construction
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 13, 2023
Thirty-eight Filipino workers allege they were trapped in Qatar and forced to work long hours building soccer stadiums.
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