Fri.Jun 09, 2023

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Leading Causes Of Stress For Contractors And How To Counter Them

Contractor Bookkeeping

Construction business owners face various sources of stress that can negatively impact their well-being and overall business performance. Some leading causes of stress for construction business owners include financial pressures, tight deadlines, workforce management, safety concerns, and regulatory compliance. If not adequately addressed, these factors can lead to burnout, decreased productivity, and even business failure.

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Standardized Work Management Drives FM Productivity

Job Order Contracting

Standardized work management drives FM productivity by providing full technical and cost transparency to both owners and service providers. Cost savings of 30%-40% are possible local market requirements are known and shared by owners, design-builders, and others in a collaborative manner with a focus upon mutually beneficial best value outcomes. People, Purpose, Process, Information, and Technology Establishing standardized granular work tasks and associated processes and workflows establishes a

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Trade coordination: how to coordinate technical teams on site efficiently without BIM

Lets Build

Construction is usually involving and delicate, with different teams like trade professionals, project managers, and subcontractors working together to deliver successful projects. The whole process hinges on seamless coordination and fluid team transitions for better outcomes. Today, construction teams rely on Building Information Modeling (BIM) to create and manage information during the entire lifecycle of a project.

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Ilke Homes put up for sale in battle to save modular builder

Construction Enquirer

Yorkshire-based modular house builder ilke Homes has been put up for sale as the board and investors battle to save the loss-making business. The Enquirer understand that work stopped at both sites and its 250,000 sq ft factory in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire on Friday. Directors warned the business was struggling in the face of volatile macro-economic conditions and issues with the planning system complicate fundraising and housing delivery.

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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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Readers Respond: Contractors’ favorite projects

Construction Dive

From a high-rise residential tower in San Francisco to a high school in Nebraska, here are Construction Dive readers’ proudest projects.

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Balfour Beatty breaks ground on $698M USACE-NSA project

Construction Dive

The building, named after the late cryptanalyst, educator and equal opportunity activist Minnie Kenny, is scheduled for completion in 2026.

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Firms readied for £750m Parliament repairs deal

Construction Enquirer

Construction firms are being called up to bid for a new Parliamentary Construction Works Framework to carry out interim repairs and improvements to the House of Commons and Lords estates. The £750m framework is being set up as a successor to the existing MEPFS (Mechanical, Electrical, Public health, and Fabric Safety) framework. This ends on the 31st March 2025.

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Meet the Insider: Khalil Shaiful, Deputy Director, Group Level at Boustead Projects Singapore

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Humanity has long known that change is a part of life. From the boundaries of empire to the vicissitudes of weather and from new technologies to new realities, humanity has successfully navigated confusing and often harsh changes throughout history. “The only constant in life is change.” Such is the philosophy of both Heraclitus, who was the first to note this quote on paper, and of Khalil Shaiful, who likes to quote him in saying so.

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Trade coordination: how to coordinate technical teams on site efficiently without BIM

Lets Build

Construction is usually involving and delicate, with different teams like trade professionals, project managers, and subcontractors working together to deliver successful projects. The whole process hinges on seamless coordination and fluid team transitions for better outcomes. Today, construction teams rely on Building Information Modeling (BIM) to create and manage information during the entire lifecycle of a project.

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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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Digital Builder Ep 53: Behind the Unique Challenges of Construction in the Antarctic

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Construction often involves complex logistical planning and coordination, but what happens when you add a building in one of the harshest environments on earth to the mix? In this episode, Eric sits down with David Brand, the Senior Project Manager from the British Antarctic Survey, and Neil Irving, Digital Construction Manager at BAM, to talk about their work on the British Antarctic Survey Project, how they overcome their project’s unique challenges, and what they’ve learned so far.

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J S Wright lands latest package for Hill Group

Construction Enquirer

Mechanical and electrical building services provider J S Wright has secured a deal worth more than £2.5m for a major new development of all-affordable housing in Surrey. The Birmingham-based company is to design and build the mechanical services for all 97 apartments and communal spaces at Thames View House on Felix Road in Walton-on-Thames. The £20m one to two-bed scheme is being built with staggered heights from six to nine storeys by housebuilder The Hill Group for affordable housing provider

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9 ways AI is transforming the construction industry? 

Construction Today

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming a wide range of industries, and construction is no exception; from improving safety to increasing efficiency, AI is helping companies streamline their operations. Read on to discover nine specific ways AI is promising to transform the construction industry. One of the most important ways AI is transforming the construction industry is by improving.

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Search resumes for industry’s top construction managers

Construction Enquirer

The search for the industry’s best construction managers is back on as a new date for the coveted CIOB Awards is confirmed.Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) will host the event, formerly known as the Construction Manager of the Year Awards (CMYA), at London Hilton Metropole on 9 April 2024. They were due to be held in their regular October slot but have been pushed back due to a shortage of entries.

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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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The rebirth of suspended (drop-in) grid luminous ceilings

Construction Specifier

Photo courtesy Ceilume. By Ed Davis, Ben Carr, and Steven H. Miller, CDT A suspended (drop-in) luminous grid ceiling is a multi-functional architectural element that forms a major decorative surface. It keeps unsightly overhead mechanical services concealed but accessible, while hosting lighting and other fixtures and providing thermal/acoustic control.

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Hercules Site Services boosts suction excavator fleet

Construction Enquirer

Hercules Site Services has taken delivery of its 30th RSP suction excavator. The latest investment in suction technology makes Hercules’ fleet of thirty excavators among the largest of any company in the UK. Chief executive Brusk Korkmaz said: “Suction excavation is a must for efficient, safety-focused projects. At Hercules, we pride ourselves on a high-quality, cost-effective service and our large fleet of RSP suction excavators enable us to provide that for all our customers.

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Santa Fe College Construction Students Build 13th House for Habitat for Humanity

Pro Builder

Santa Fe College Construction Students Build 13th House for Habitat for Humanity ldeakins Fri, 06/09/2023 - 09:45 A group of Santa Fe College students with the Charles R. Perry Construction Institute recently completed the program's 13th home for a local family in need Students studying construction, carpentry, electrical, and plumbing in the Charles R.

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5 types of industrial real estate? 

Construction Today

Industrial real estate refers to properties that are used for industrial purposes, such as manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, and research and development activities. It can be a valuable investment opportunity for those looking to expand their operations. Take a look at the following five for a little industrial inspiration. A common type of industrial real estate.

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Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business

Anything that is built on a poor foundation will soon crumble from the ground up. This is literally the case in the construction stage of projects and it applies just the same during the pre-construction stage. This free eBook is your ultimate guide to scaling your business with customizable software as early as during the bidding stage.

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Fresh Design Ideas for Open-Plan Kitchens and Living Spaces

Pro Builder

Fresh Design Ideas for Open-Plan Kitchens and Living Spaces ibush Fri, 06/09/2023 - 13:00 Pro Builder 's House Review team offers ways home builders can update and improve the design of open-plan kitchen, dining, living spaces Larry W. Garnett, FAIBD, House Review Lead Designer The kitchen is almost universally recognized as the focal point of our homes.

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All About Concrete Resurfacing | What Is Concrete Resurfacing | What Does Resurfaced Concrete Look Like | Does Concrete Resurfacing Last

CivilJungle

Does Concrete Resurfacing Last? Concrete is one of the best materials for construction purposes in any country in the world. Concrete is generally a versatile material and it is easy to work with.

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Harvard Summer Fellows Tackle Housing-Related Issues

Pro Builder

Harvard Summer Fellows Tackle Housing-Related Issues ldeakins Fri, 06/09/2023 - 09:25 A group of 13 students from the Harvard Graduate School of Design (GSD) and the Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) are working to resolve a host of housing issues this summer Thirteen students from the Harvard Graduate School of Design (GSD) and the Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) are dedicating their summer to researching and working on a range of issues related to housing and community development, Harvard’s Joint Cen

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Can Old Concrete Be Stained?

CivilJungle

Can Old Concrete Be Stained? The most prevalent question we are questioned relating to old concrete is that of staining of them. Concrete patios and walkways are attractive to be looked at but.

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The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting

Supply chain challenges and rising material costs are forcing specialty contractors to pay more for what they need to complete each job. Following a simple set of principles, this easy-to-follow guide can help you manage job costs, ease the pains of accounting, and run a more profitable businesses. If you are a Specialty Contractor or Self-performing GC, you do not want to miss out on this essential guide!

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Pittsburgh Urban Redevelopment Authority Increases Investment for Affordable Housing

Pro Builder

Pittsburgh Urban Redevelopment Authority Increases Investment for Affordable Housing ldeakins Fri, 06/09/2023 - 09:30 The Pittsburgh Urban Redevelopment Authority recently advanced a $42 million bond issue to fund new affordable housing projects The Pittsburgh Urban Redevelopment Authority unanimously authorized a bond issue of up to $42 million on Thursday for affordable housing development across the city.

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Colorado Authorities Identify Causes of Marshall Fire

ENR Construction

The 2021 wildfire caused damage estimated at more than $2 billion.

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Lebron James I Promise Program Opens New Akron Housing Complex

Pro Builder

Lebron James I Promise Program Opens New Akron Housing Complex ldeakins Fri, 06/09/2023 - 09:39 A LeBron James-backed I Promise affordable housing complex opened its doors to 50 families in Akron, OH this week A $16.1 million apartment complex backed by Lebron James’ I Promise program opened its doors in Akron, OH on Thursday, Akron Beacon Journal reports.

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New Haven, Conn., Partial Building Collapse Probe Continues

ENR Construction

US Occupational Safety and Health Administration continues to investigate building that partially collapsed on June 2 at construction site, injuring eight workers who fell two stories

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

Research reveals 96% of respondents are very or fairly optimistic about their organization’s growth prospects for the next year. The InEight Global Capital Projects Outlook also finds over half see digital technology as the greatest growth opportunity. But these are only some of the findings. Don't be kept in the dark when it comes to the future. Read the report today!

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Alabama HBA Introduces Local Boys & Girls Club to Skilled Trade Opportunities

Pro Builder

Alabama HBA Introduces Local Boys & Girls Club to Skilled Trade Opportunities ldeakins Fri, 06/09/2023 - 09:50 More than 30 children with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Alabama were provided with hands-on activities and learning opportunities from the Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders (GBAHB) The Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders (GBAHB) recently partnered with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Alabama to introduce more than 30 children, ranging in age from 12 to 1

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New Haven Partial Building Collapse Investigation Continues

ENR Construction

OSHA is investigating a partial building collapse at a New Haven job site.

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