Fri.Aug 04, 2023

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Construction Cost Estimating, Location Factoring, and National Average Cost Data

Job Order Contracting

Many in the public sector are unaware of the construction cost estimating issues caused by the use of national average cost data and location factoring. Here’s short summary of those problems noted by independent third parties. “ Location factors are used during preliminary project evaluations. They are not intended to be used when preparing appropriation-quality estimates.

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Fluor posts $61M profit, boosts backlog

Construction Dive

“Results were better and cleaner than recent quarters, and the net drama is much less,” said Andrew Wittmann, senior research analyst at Milwaukee-based financial services company Baird.

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MOST Construction Cost Data is Useless

Job Order Contracting

MOST Construction Cost Data is Useless due to archaic research methods and cannot provide cost visibility or enable cost managment capability for local markets. Robust Construction Cost Data Research 1. Comprehensive, granular, line item tasks including a description, and individual data components for labor, material, equipment, and productivity (crews). 2.

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A Guide To Serviced-Based Business Advertising That Works

Contractor Bookkeeping

Marketing covers everything you do in your business that creates awareness, including advertising, brochures, competitions, trade shows, demonstrations, travel, direct mail, email campaigns, your website, and sponsorship. Let's narrow our focus to an integral part of Marketing - Advertising. Advertising is a massive industry with multiple mediums for your message to be heard or lost in translation.

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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

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.

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Anatomy of a model apartment

BD+C

Anatomy of a model apartment 0 qpurcell Fri, 08/04/2023 - 09:47 Apartments Page’s interior designers curate model units that harmoniously cater to a range of users, allowing visitors to see a once-empty room as a place of respite and a home. MFPRO+ Blog Apartments Designers Interior Finishes Model apartments are like vignettes, offering a moment in time to a visitor—they showcase a quality of life and tell a story that inspires people to live well.

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Dallas, Atlanta lead US hotel construction pipeline

Construction Dive

The cities had the most hotel projects planned or under construction at the end of Q2, according to Lodging Econometrics.

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Maximising ROI with construction project execution software

Lets Build

In today’s construction industry, the success of your projects hinges on investing in the right digital and technological solutions. Such solutions play a vital role in different phases and areas of construction, including on-site coordination, execution, safety, communication, etc. During any project, the execution stage is usually the most important — it determines the trajectory and timelines of the entire project.

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Friday Feedback: Has the infrastructure act helped your business?

Construction Dive

Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.

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Commercial work rise sees construction return to growth

Construction Enquirer

Construction buyers reported a return to industry growth in July as a rise in commercial work saw output hit its highest level in five months. The bellwether S&P Global / CIPS UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index posted 51.7 in July – up from 48.9 in June. Robust increases in commercial building (index at 54.4) and civil engineering (53.9) were offset by a steep fall in house building (43.0).

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Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP

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.

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5 Best Free Pergola Design Software

CivilJungle

5 Best Free Pergola Design Software Pergolas are one of the more famous structures people want to add to their homes, but let’s face it. It is not a one size fits all structure.

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Jenner acquires M&E specialist Reina Group

Construction Enquirer

Kent based contractor Jenner Group has acquired M&E specialist Reina Group. Both firms have worked together for more than 20 years with Reina a vital part of Jenner’s supply chain providing plumbing and heating services. Reina Group will continue to operate as a separate business with Jenner directors joining its board. Jenner managing director Martin Sandall said: “With construction moving at pace towards a more sustainable future, and with rigorous industry standards being implement

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Concrete Slab Pricing Calculator

CivilJungle

What is a Concrete Slab Pricing Calculator?

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Nonresidential Construction Employment Increases in July

Contractor Magazine

On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has expanded by 198,000 jobs, an increase of 2.5%.

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The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide

Choosing the right procurement software is a crucial step in ensuring third-party risk management, process governance, and bidding efficiency. With so many procurement solutions to choose from, it can be overwhelming without a frame of reference and a solid starting point. This free buyer’s guide will cover: Benefits of Procurement Software –– Why do you need it?

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NW Drought Prompts New Corps Water Management on Lake Washington

ENR Construction

Restrictions on use of the Chittenden locks will help maintain water levels into the fall, the agency said.