Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 7, 2023
The Contractor's Guide to Building Financial Success Demystifying construction accounting for contractors mhodges Mon, 08/07/2023 - 12:50 A practical guide to mastering the fundamentals of construction accounting. From identifying hidden costs to cash flow strategies to setting financial goals, learn how to build a better financial future for your business with Knowify's guide.
BD+C
AUGUST 7, 2023
7 lessons learned from 40+ years planning and designing senior living environments 0 rcassidy Mon, 08/07/2023 - 20:04 Senior Living Design Brad Perkins, FAIA, a pioneer of senior living design in the U.S. and globally offers his advice for creating the optimal living experience for the world’s aged population group. Bradford Perkins, FAIA A pioneer of senior living design in the U.S. and globally offers his advice for creating the optimal living experience for the world’s aged population group.
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The Constructor
AUGUST 5, 2023
Cork flooring is a popular choice for many homeowners and business owners looking for a durable, eco-friendly option. Made from the bark of the cork oak tree, this type of flooring provides a unique look and feel that is both appealing and beneficial to the environment. Cork flooring also provides many benefits for the home […] The post Understanding Cork Flooring: Types, Uses And Benefits appeared first on The Constructor.
HardHatChat
AUGUST 9, 2023
As anyone who works in the commercial construction business knows, timing is everything. Inefficient sequencing of materials and equipment can have a significant impact on both time and money. Business as usual, is out the door as the supply chain has continued to provide challenges. For example, Roofing HVAC used to be 12-`14 weeks out but is now 12-14 months.
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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.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
AUGUST 8, 2023
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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Construction Dive
AUGUST 7, 2023
Construction Dive tracks the top projects focused on products such as semiconductors, EV batteries, food, cars and consumer goods since the CHIPS Act was signed last August.
Contractor Bookkeeping
AUGUST 11, 2023
If your customers owe you money, the faster you can obtain it using effective collection tactics, the better. Ideally, you want to reduce the chance of bad debts and pressure on your construction company's cash flow. It can be easy to neglect to manage your debtors when you're busy growing your business, but intelligent credit control is important. So it's crucial to have the skills to handle the people who owe you money well, especially if you want to avoid taking them to court.
Learn Civil Engineering
AUGUST 10, 2023
In the world of heavy machinery and equipment, Caterpillar is a renowned name, known for its reliability and performance. However, the cost of genuine Caterpillar parts can sometimes present a significant challenge for equipment owners and businesses. Fortunately, the aftermarket market offers an alternative solution, providing cost-effective options without compromising on quality.
Fieldwire
AUGUST 7, 2023
“Quality Assurance” and “Quality Control” are often times mistakenly used as interchangeable terms when discussing the broad issue of quality in construction; however, these two terms actually describe very different activities. Although both work towards the delivery of a final product that meets the project’s specifications and customer’s expectations, they arrive at the outcome in two very different ways.
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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.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 8, 2023
Weaker commercial activity will counter more robust institutional ambitions for the rest of 2023, said Sarah Martin, associate director of forecasting for Dodge Construction Network.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
AUGUST 8, 2023
For the last few years, global construction firms have had to scale technology adoption and implementation at a rapid pace. In fact, our research at Autodesk found that cloud-based collaboration activity grew 2.5x between 2020 and 2022. Given the acceleration of digital transformation, a construction professional’s ability to adopt and utilize construction technologies to their maximum potential has never been more critical to ensuring business and project success in addition to career advanceme
BD+C
AUGUST 10, 2023
The present and future of crisis mental health design 0 qpurcell Thu, 08/10/2023 - 10:07 Healthcare Facilities BWBR principal Melanie Baumhover sat down with the firm’s behavioral and mental health designers to talk about how intentional design can play a role in combatting the crisis. Katie Nordenson Healthcare Facilities Public Health Labs Designers Architects Interior Architecture The United States is in the midst of a mental health crisis.
Fieldwire
AUGUST 6, 2023
In this guest blog post for Fieldwire, Patrick Hogan explains five common challenges project managers face on construction projects. Patrick is the CEO at Handle.com which builds software that helps contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers secure their lien rights and get paid faster. Each construction project poses unique challenges — this is why construction project managers have distinct roles and responsibilities to fulfill from project to project.
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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?
Construction Dive
AUGUST 11, 2023
Relatively flat materials figures in recent months indicate contractors are finally experiencing relief from supply chain woes and price volatility, according to a new report.
Construction Enquirer
AUGUST 9, 2023
Persimmon is looking to retender subcontractor packages more regularly as it looks to “share the cost pressures in this new challenging environment.” The house building giant highlighted cost control measures in its latest results as sales continued to slump. Group Chief Executive Dean Finch said said: “We are reviewing our subcontractor pricing on a more frequent basis to identify opportunities to secure increased savings.
BD+C
AUGUST 7, 2023
Putting 9 senior living market trends into perspective 0 rcassidy Mon, 08/07/2023 - 20:26 Senior Living Design Brad Perkins, FAIA, a veteran of more than four decades in the planning and design of senior living communities, looks at where the market is heading in the immediate future. Brad Perkins, FAIA A veteran of more than four decades in the planning and design of senior living communities looks at where the market is heading in the immediate future.
ENR Construction
AUGUST 11, 2023
This blog examining California construction will ask questions, give you previews of what is to come in ENR California and report on what we are hearing, reading and seeing in the state's construction industry.
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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.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 8, 2023
The Department of Labor announced changes to its Davis-Bacon rules this morning aimed at increasing construction workers’ pay on federally funded jobs.
Construction Enquirer
AUGUST 7, 2023
Electricity network giant SSEN Transmission has confirmed ten preferred bidders for a £10bn onshore infrastructure upgrade. Following a competitive procurement process, Balfour Beatty, Siemens Energy BAM, J. Murphy & Sons, Wood Power Solutions, Omexom Morgan Sindall Infrastructure, Burns & McDonnell, Morrison Energy Services, Linxon, IQA and NKT have all been selected.
Contractor Magazine
AUGUST 10, 2023
Brian Balboni talks about the family business, including details on a boiler retrofit job that will save his customer thousands.
ENR Construction
AUGUST 10, 2023
The private operator of the Canada Line in Vancouver is using a digital twin of the 19-km-long, 16-station, 12-year-old transit system for predictive maintenance and infrastructure planning.
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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!
Construction Dive
AUGUST 9, 2023
Bolsa Row Terrace in Westminster, California, at the heart of Orange County’s Little Saigon community, will feature more than 26,000 square feet of shopping and dining space.
Construction Enquirer
AUGUST 9, 2023
UBS Asset Management and Reef Group have got the planning thumbs up to create one of Europe’s largest life science campuses in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. The 1.4m sq ft new Life Sciences hub will be delivered alongside GSK’s existing Global R&D facility and involve an investment of £900m. Construction is expected to start in late-2023 with completion for phase one targeted for Q4 2025.
CivilJungle
AUGUST 8, 2023
What Is a Yard of Concrete Calculator? A yard of concrete calculator is a tool that helps determine the amount of concrete required for a specific area, measured in cubic yards.
ENR Construction
AUGUST 8, 2023
Construction unions hailed the new rule, but contractor groups have strongly criticized it, with the Associated Builders and Contractors already planning a legal challenge.
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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!
Construction Dive
AUGUST 7, 2023
The Bethesda, Maryland-based contractor has finished concrete work on the $643 million first phase of The Stacks in the city’s Buzzard Point neighborhood.
Construction Enquirer
AUGUST 9, 2023
Hundreds of suppliers and subcontractors have been left £43m out of pocket by the collapse of Henry Construction Projects. According to the failed contractors records published by administrator FRP Advisory, more than 700 firms have been hit by the collapse of the south east tower builder. Henry also held performance bonds with a dozen surety providers.
Construction Specifier
AUGUST 11, 2023
Photo ©Farm Kids Studios/courtesy EFCO. By Aaron Blom A weathertight building enclosure is critical when it comes to preventing air leakage and water penetration. It also significantly impacts energy efficiency, indoor air quality (IAQ), and occupant comfort. Therefore, properly specifying and detailing the transitions between fenestration products and the surrounding wall conditions is extremely important.
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