Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 21, 2023

10 Questions to Help Determine Whether You’re a Great Manager ccapoccia Mon, 08/21/2023 - 08:29 Great management skills are more important than ever in today’s tight labor market. Businesses, large and small, must take steps to retain top-performing people and attract new ones. Dealing effectively with employees can help achieve just that. Management mastery, however, is not a one-and-done affair.

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Construction Today

AUGUST 22, 2023

3D technology has revolutionized the construction industry. It has brought a whole new level of precision and accuracy to the construction process and has made it possible for architects and engineers to create more complex and intricate designs than ever before. Here are five ways in which 3D technology has helped construction: One of the most significant benefits of 3D technology in construction.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 25, 2023

Ever dreamed of starting a family business? Investing in a franchise opportunity with friends? Businesses owned and operated by families can have incredible staying power. All family-owned companies, Volkswagen, Samsung, and Nike, are among the world's most successful, leading brands. Working with family and friends can be fun and rewarding, especially in the construction industry.

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 24, 2023

Work characteristics such as injuries and lack of paid sick leave directly impact substance abuse disorders, per a new CDC report, and deaths rose during the pandemic.

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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.

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Fieldwire

AUGUST 23, 2023

At Fieldwire by Hilti, we understand that your construction projects contain confidential information, and being able to minimize the risk of data breaches is critical to your business. Between managing the progress of your builds and ensuring the smooth flow of communications between field and office team members, you are busy and don’t have the additional time to worry about potential threats to your data.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

A credible construction cost estimate is required prior to engaging in procurement. The follow elements are common to a credible construction cost estimate. Credible Cost Estimate Core Elements #1 Objectivity – The information used and those invovled in the creation of the construction cost estimate must be objective. Primary data sources should be used whenever possible.

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FDR Safety

AUGUST 25, 2023

It’s a given that every profession has its own training timeframes. Quick research yielded 8-10 years for doctors, 2 years/1,500 hours for airline pilots and 12-14 months for welders. Can you guess how long it took to get a “forklift license” online? It took 23 minutes through one company and 32 minutes with another! We have a growing problem here in America with regards to safety and it’s likely killing and injuring people right now behind the scenes.

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 23, 2023

The country’s business environment is a boon for enterprising construction technology firms, but it leaves little room to grow once a company is up and running, experts say.

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 24, 2023

5 Things Contractors Should Know About the Infrastructure Act & the Inflation Reduction Act ccapoccia Thu, 08/24/2023 - 09:32 Together, the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Infrastructure Act) and the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) authorized hundreds of billions of dollars for domestic infrastructure and energy projects — a bonanza for contractors.

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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.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 22, 2023

Characteristics of Best Value JOB ORDER CONTRACTING… Real proper owner capability, leadership, commitment, and accountability Integrated internal and external planning, procurement, and project delivery teams within a standardized programmatic process Clear set of objectives and workflows for the all aspects of the programmatic process – (Written Operations Manual/Execution Guides part of the multi-party agreement) Common data environment, inclusive of objective, current, granular lo

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 22, 2023

While aesthetics plays a crucial role in construction, sometimes the most impressive facilities aren't only those with the most visually stunning features. Often times they’re the ones that provide seamless and intuitive experiences for their users. This is especially true in transportation centers like airports, cruise ports, and terminals, where clear navigation and user-centric design are paramount.

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 25, 2023

Lacey V. Murrow Memorial Bridge in Seattle and the Route I‐678 span over Flushing Bay Promenade in New York City were newly downgraded, but the American Road and Transportation Builders Association said states are still not making full use of federal funding.

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Fieldwire

AUGUST 21, 2023

Construction projects can be complex, with millions of dollars invested and tight deadlines. As a project manager, it’s up to you to execute the plans and ensure everything runs smoothly. How can you run a well-oiled machine and satisfy all of your stakeholders? Nowadays, you have a lot of tools in your arsenal to ensure your success. Here’s a guide to help you streamline processes and maximize efficiency.

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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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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 22, 2023

Here a listing of preconstruction prerequisites. Preconstruction determines what will be built and how it will be procured and delivered. A robust preconstruction process mitigates risk, virually eliminates change orders, ensures regulatory compliance, provide cost transparency, reduces project delivery times, and overall construction costs by 30%-40%+ vs. traditional methods. #1.

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 24, 2023

Ilke Homes collapsed owing £320m. The scale of the modular house builder’s debts can be revealed after the Enquirer saw a statement of proposals issued to creditors by administrator AlixPartners. Ilke went into administration in June after running out of money and failing to find a buyer for the business. Money owed to unsecured creditors was £249m with the vast majority – £226m – made up of inter-company debts associated with losses suffered by equity investors.

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 24, 2023

As the industry ramps up outreach, the number of computer and data science majors applying to construction jobs have doubled, according to a new report.

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Construction Today

AUGUST 21, 2023

Carbon poses both a significant threat and a promising opportunity for contractors today. Companies that embrace lower-carbon strategies stand to gain a substantial competitive advantage, while those who are reluctant risk being left behind. Carbon Title, the company dedicated to decarbonizing every building, announced it has joined the Procore App Marketplace.

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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.

Contractors

Civiconcepts

AUGUST 25, 2023

Who doesn’t dream of having a private, tranquil oasis just beyond their back door? Turning a lackluster patio into a verdant retreat can help make that vision a reality.

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 25, 2023

Bradford based M&E specialist H Mitton has filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator. Notices have also been served on group companies Mitton Mechanical Services, Mitton Electrical Services and Mitton Aftercare. Latest accounts filed at Companies House show the H Mitton group had a turnover of for the year to January 27 2022 of £33.7m generating a pre-tax profit of £583,000 while employing 312 staff.

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 23, 2023

Beyond better collaboration and time savings on projects, gains show up in builders’ bottom lines, writes a Rochester, New York, construction executive.

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BD+C

AUGUST 22, 2023

The mall of the future 0 dbarista Tue, 08/22/2023 - 10:39 Shopping Centers There are three critical aspects of mall design that, through evolution, have proven to be instrumental in the staying power of a retail destination: parking, planning, and customer experience. This are crucial to the mall of the future. Anthony Sanchez, Design Director, Principal, and Josh Loree, Marketing Coordinator Retail Centers Shopping Centers Contractors Designers Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Engi

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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!

Contractors

ENR Construction

AUGUST 24, 2023

The firms will plan the replacement or rehabilitation of nearly 100 bridges and other structures along a 6-mile stretch of Chicago's south side where more than 100 trans from six rail lines meet daily.

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 24, 2023

Derbyshire-based Collins Earthworks saw pre-tax profits nosedive to £4.7m from £16.8m previously as costs soared in the year to November 2022. The firm blamed the removal of the red diesel rebate in the face of rapidly rising fuel costs. Revenue at the business edged up 5% to £113m in the year while staff levels also jumped by nearly a third to 400.

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 25, 2023

A Branch Civil and Flatiron Construction JV built the high-occupancy toll lane project, which aims to ease travel between Washington, D.C., and Fredericksburg, Virginia.

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CivilJungle

AUGUST 20, 2023

How To Level A Concrete Slab? Leveling a concrete slab is an essential part of any construction project, whether you’re building a new structure or repairing an existing one.

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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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ENR Construction

AUGUST 24, 2023

The firms will plan the replacement or rehabilitation of nearly 100 bridges and other structures along a 6-mile stretch of Chicago's south side where more than 100 trans from six rail lines meet daily.

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 24, 2023

Plans for a £2.1bn subsea 2GW power link between Peterhead in Scotland and Drax in England have gained full onshore and offshore development consent. The Eastern Green Link 2 project will see the longest high-voltage direct current cable in the UK and is the country’s single largest electricity transmission project ever. Work can now start on the five-year-long mega project next year.

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 21, 2023

A notice to financial institutions highlighted how bad actors use shell companies to commit workers’ compensation and payroll fraud.

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