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Optimizing Remote Work in Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Viewpoint enables contractors to better manage their projects, processes and people, using the data gathered to lower risk and improve margins.

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5 Key Trends Shaping the Future of Building Construction 

Construction Today

Building construction is an ever-evolving industry, and staying up to date with the latest trends is crucial for success. In this listicle, we explore five key trends that are shaping the future of building construction in the United States. As environmental concerns grow, sustainable construction practices are gaining momentum, and attention. Green building materials, energy-efficient designs.

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Building With a Purpose: Exploring Construction Careers That Make a Difference

Fieldwire

Construction is essential to many facets of your life. Homes, bridges, office buildings, highways and more rely on the hardworking individuals on building crews. Working in this sector makes a difference in people’s lives, and some go above and beyond to improve their community with their contributions. Here are meaningful careers to consider and how you can positively impact those around you.

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US manufacturing boom unlocks ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ opportunity for contractors

Construction Dive

Here are ways construction firms can cash in on the country’s $500 billion onshoring surge and the ancillary projects it is spurring.

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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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AU 2023 Day 3 Recap: Top Construction Sessions That You Might Have Missed

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Day 3 marks the completion of Autodesk University 2023, and it was undoubtedly one to remember. Three days of informative, thought-provoking, and collaborative sessions to help you do your work better, faster, and smarter. If you couldn’t attend AU in person, rest assured. You can find many of this week's sessions on demand here. Don’t forget to check out Day 3 of our Digital Builder podcast’s AU recap episode.

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Commercial Construction Strategies: Flagship Stores to Footprint Expansion

HardHatChat

Over the last few years, Englewood Construction has been involved in several flagship store and brand expansion projects with our national retail, fitness, and restaurant clients. These types of commercial construction projects are very important to the growth of their brands and offer many opportunities for our national contracting team to apply our experience and know-how to ensure a successful completion.

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Contech surpasses $30B in total venture funding

Construction Dive

More construction technology providers will reach unicorn status even as venture capital slows in other sectors, according to an investment firm focused on the industry.

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Constructing with Intelligence: How Autodesk AI Helps You Be More Efficient

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The construction industry is no stranger to big changes. Whether it’s the proliferation of BIM, the shift to digital plans and documents over paper, or the rise of mobility and cloud collaboration, transformation has been part of the industry’s DNA over the last few decades. Every big change has certainly come with its challenges, but the construction industry has successfully overcome these pain points to advance processes and achieve new levels of efficiency.

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Becoming A Better Construction Leader By Practicing Generosity

Contractor Bookkeeping

If you have been lucky enough to encounter generous people, you understand they have a unique gift for garnering the respect and admiration of individuals around them. When you are a leader, having a positive relationship with the people who follow you is a huge asset you cannot put a price on. In the construction business, generosity and helpfulness are two fundamental traits that can make a business successful.

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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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Transforming workplaces for employee mental health

BD+C

Transforming workplaces for employee mental health 0 dbarista Wed, 11/15/2023 - 13:05 Office Buildings From enhanced privacy to a sense of community to natural design elements, here are practical measures for renovating workplaces with a focus on improving employee mental health. Lauren Elliott, RID, NCIDQ Office Buildings Headquarters Designers Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Architects Renovating your workplace can have a profound impact on the mental health and well-being of you

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UAW strike to have ripple effect on construction

Construction Dive

Union representation today is low, but the big wins from guilds and widespread pro-labor sentiment could tip the scales and continue to empower workers.

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AU 2023 Day 1: General Session Highlights and Top Construction Sessions

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Autodesk University (AU) is back at the Entertainment Capital of the World: Las Vegas. Day 1 has already lived up to the hype with thought-provoking sessions, including an engaging General Session led by Autodesk’s CEO, Andrew Anagnost. This year, Andrew covered important topics that affect your everyday work, including how the future of work is shifting rapidly, the highly anticipated effects of AI on Design & Make, and the disruption that comes with these changes that will ultimately make

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Cybersecurity: Insurance Prices Level After Two Years of Brutal Increases

ENR Construction

Expert Tara Albin, midwest cyber leader for a unit of broker Willis Towers Watson, says Insurance carriers have more experience underwriting cyber risks and firms have stepped up security.

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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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Unlocking the Future of Multifamily Intelligence: The Growing Value of Business Intelligence in Multifamily Access Control

BD+C

Unlocking the Future of Multifamily Intelligence: The Growing Value of Business Intelligence in Multifamily Access Control 1 kcichowicz Thu, 11/16/2023 - 09:24 Explore the transformative role of Business Intelligence (BI) in multifamily management. Learn how access control data and BI provides actionable insights for improved operational efficiency, enhanced security, and an enhanced resident experience.

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Backlog drops to lowest level since Q1 2022

Construction Dive

“Many smaller contractors are feeling the sting of weaker economic fundamentals in struggling commercial real estate segments,” said Anirban Basu, ABC chief economist.

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Commercial Craft Apprenticeship Kicks Off

PC Construction

Last Friday, the newest participants in Vermont’s Commercial Craft Apprenticeship program gathered at the PC Construction office for a meet and greet and introduction to their next year of formalized training. The program, which was officially launched in January 2023, is a cooperative partnership with the Vermont Department of Labor , ReSOURCE , the Associated Buildings and Contractors and local construction companies.

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Cyber Security: Insurance Prices Level After Two Years of Brutal Increases

ENR Construction

Expert Tara Albin, midwest cyber leader for a unit of broker Willis Towers Watson, says Insurance carriers have more experience underwriting cyber risks and firms have stepped up security.

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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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Center Line Heating and Cooling: Manpower and Know-How

Contractor Magazine

The design-build project was to include three patio levels—each snowmelted—a heated pool, spa, bathrooms and a solarium.

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LA’s I-10 to reopen in 3 to 5 weeks, no demo required

Construction Dive

After emphasizing that demolition was still an option late Monday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Tuesday new core samples indicated “surgical repairs” would suffice.

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Connecting it all: Role of joints as a primary component

Construction Specifier

Photos courtesy Hoffmann Architects + Engineers. By Richard W. Off, AIA and Robert Fraguada, Associate AIA Buildings are often perceived to be static objects, existing rigidly within the space of their own footprints. However, when examined more closely, they are discovered to be capable of dynamic interactions between assembly materials and with their surrounding environments.

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ENR Announces 2024 National Top 20 Under 40 Award Winners

ENR Construction

Under the radar, behind the project gate, inside the executive suite. That's where ENR's editors and bloggers deliver their insights, opinions, cool-headed analysis and hot-headed rantings.

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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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ABC Construction Backlog Indicator Falls for Small Contractors, Increases for Large Contractors

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Associated Builders and Contractors reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator declined to 8.4 months in October from 9 months in September, according to an ABC member survey conducted Oct. 19-Nov. 2. The reading is down 0.4 months from October 2022. View ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator and Construction Confidence Index tables for October.

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How this team planned for 3 different end users with VR

Construction Dive

Construction pros from Rudolph & Sletten, Jacobs and Boulder Associates discussed the use cases for virtual reality at the Design-Build Conference & Expo earlier this month.

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Should retail developers avoid high crime areas?

BD+C

Should retail developers avoid high crime areas? 0 dbarista Wed, 11/15/2023 - 11:20 Retail Centers For retailers resolute to operating in high crime areas, design elements exist to mitigate losses and potentially deter criminal behavior. Ryan Weller, Principal and Studio Director of Retail Brand Experience, and Josh Loree, Marketing Coordinator Retail Centers Shopping Centers Contractors Designers Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Engineers Architects Building Owners Last month the

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Deals Reached for Two Canada Green Hydrogen Megaprojects

ENR Construction

Quebec $2.9B project would produce 70,000 tons annually by 2028, while the B.C. project, valued up to $7B, would be one of the largest Indigenous energy projects in Canada.

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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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Record Construction Job Openings Point to Need for More Workers, Says AGC

Construction Superintendent Magazine

The construction industry added 23,000 jobs in October as unemployment rates for the sector hovered near the all-time low for the month, according to an analysis of new government data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said the construction industry would likely have hired even more workers to keep pace with strong demand for construction.

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Insurance market update: Property coverage in South Florida

Construction Dive

While many are quick to blame the macro trend of inflation for property insurance increases, there are actual events with consequences inherent to the Florida market, that should be credited for the recent developments.

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Thermaframe Elevates Aesthetics and Sustainability at Carleton University!

BD+C

Thermaframe Elevates Aesthetics and Sustainability at Carleton University! 1 kcichowicz Wed, 11/15/2023 - 11:51 Fiberglass-framed triple-glazed curtain wall system with bird-friendly frit at Carleton University's new Engineering Design Centre designed by Diamond Schmitt (DSAI) and KWC Architects.