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CONSTRUCTION PROJECT FAILURE FACTORS

Job Order Contracting

Contruction failure factors are have been fully documented. Recognizing these causal factors and implementing available solutions can substantially reduce the number of failed projects, and more efficiently achieve other project objectives. The real area of befuddlement is why real property owners have not changed the decades old legacy of rampant economic and environmental waste plaguing the AECCO sector (AECOO – Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Owner, Operator).

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Shared challenges: Why preconstruction is suddenly so important

Construction Dive

General contractors such as Mortenson, Messer and PCL say project collaboration is happening much earlier and with greater transparency than before the pandemic.

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Construction Suicide Prevention Week 2023

Viewpoint Construction Technology

This week, September 4-9, is Construction Suicide Prevention Week. we’ve rounded up some of our favorite and most valuable resources to share!

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How Your Team Can Learn From the Recent Crane Collapse in NYC

Construction Business Owner

How Your Team Can Learn From the Recent Crane Collapse in NYC ccapoccia Tue, 09/05/2023 - 10:18 July’s tower crane fire, and subsequent collapse, at a construction site on 41st Street in New York City (NYC) made for some exciting viral video content and a few days’ worth of local headlines. Just as quickly as it went viral, it faded away and will be another footnote in the ongoing story that is the Manhattan skyline.

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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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Payment Applications 101: A Guide to Pay Apps in Construction

Fieldwire

In most industries, requesting payment is as simple as sending a bill or invoice for work you’ve completed. Due to the size and complexity of most construction projects, contractors often need to supply additional proof of their work to prove to the owner or general contractor (GC) that they deserve to get paid. On many projects, construction businesses are required to submit a payment application.

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Designing For Well-being: How Architectural Landscapes Promote Mental Health

The Constructor

Designing for well-being, or improving the environment through careful thought and attention to detail, has become an important concept today. This is especially true when it comes to promoting mental health. Architectural landscapes, which are designed to provide mental and physical health benefits, are popping up in cities all over the world. What are architectural […] The post Designing For Well-being: How Architectural Landscapes Promote Mental Health appeared first on The Constructor.

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Quiet Returns: a Sign Employees Are Engaged

Construction Business Owner

Quiet Returns: a Sign Employees Are Engaged ccapoccia Thu, 09/07/2023 - 16:12 In a workforce rife with “quiet quitting,” the antidote could be “quiet returns” — a sign of an engaged culture. When disengaged employees show up at work, they undermine possibility and business potential. These are the people who quit quietly and stay, secretly protesting burnout, stress or other abuses of work-life balance.

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Construction Industry Trends: August 2023 Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

August was a green month for construction, with lots of news focused on sustainable building, material reuse, and environmentally-friendly building.

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Sustainability and Facilities Management in the Public Sector

Job Order Contracting

Sustainability and Facilities Management in the Public Sector are critical issues from both environmental and economic perspectives. Due to increasing concern about sustainability and productivity issues, there is a demand for public sector real property owners to significant boost productivity and overall stewardship of the built environment. Any significant improvement, however, will require LEADERSHIP, COMMITMENT, CAPACITY, and ACCOUNTABILITY.

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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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Clayco breaks ground on $1.5B Indiana manufacturing plant

Construction Dive

The Chicago-based general contractor will self-perform the concrete foundations, flatwork, tilt-up wall panels and concrete paving on the lithium-ion battery separator materials hub.

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Construction Industry Trends: Cost and Project Insights

Construction Business Owner

Construction Industry Trends: Cost and Project Insights Take a deep dive into the latest cost trends and factors influencing construction costs. mhodges Thu, 09/07/2023 - 13:06 Hear from Gordian and ConstructConnect experts as they take a deep dive into the latest cost trends and factors influencing construction costs across North America. Gain a data-driven understanding of the challenges posed by unpredictable material, labor and equipment costs as well as the impact of global supply chain con

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Getting the Most Out of a Construction Phase Plan

Viewpoint Construction Technology

We discuss what a Construction Phase Plan is, and how you can implement one effectively on your UK construction projects.

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JOC Program PRODUCTIVITY IMPROVEMENT – It’s all about empowerment and accountability

Job Order Contracting

JOC Program productivity improvement is supported by the following factors: #1 Organizational development & leadership #2 Common data environment (CDE) #3 Monitoring and continuous improvement #4 Compliance #5 Enabling Technology #1 Organizational development & leadership Owner and services partner leadership, commitment, capacity, and accountability Cross-team relationship building – integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery teams and processes Empowering those d

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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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Shared lessons: The promise and pitfalls of preconstruction technology

Construction Dive

Tech has turned a corner during the planning stage of projects, but more work remains to meet schedule and budget constraints.

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Key Financial Concepts For Construction Company Owners

Contractor Bookkeeping

Not everyone knows construction accounting, and it is easy to assume all accounting is the same. Even if you have outsourced your financial functions, as a small construction business owner, having a solid understanding of critical financial concepts is crucial to work with your advisor and 'speak their language". This article outlines several essential concepts that every small business owner should know.

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Secrets of a structural engineer

BD+C

Secrets of a structural engineer 0 dbarista Fri, 09/08/2023 - 11:54 Engineers Walter P Moore's Scott Martin, PE, LEED AP, DBIA, offers tips and takeaways for young—and veteran—structural engineers in the AEC industry. Scott Martin, PE, LEED AP, DBIA Building Team Contractors Designers Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Engineers Facility Managers Architects Building Owners Recently, I was asked to present to a group of aspiring engineers at the Florida A&M-Florida State University Co

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The 8 wastes of lean construction

Fieldwire

Downtime is the enemy of progress in construction, and downtime is fueled in large part by the 8 wastes of lean construction. The construction industry is responsible for the creation of remarkable achievements, but unfortunately, it can also be responsible for generating inefficiency and waste. Studies show that more than 50 percent of the time spent on construction in the United States is wasted on unproductive activities; anything that can be eliminated without diminishing the value of work f

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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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Google plans $600M data center in Mesa, Arizona

Construction Dive

The project announcement closely follows Google’s other recent commitments to expand its data center facilities elsewhere in the country, such as in Ohio and Iowa.

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Why the slow uptake of technology in construction is holding the industry back

Lets Build

The construction industry has been slow in embracing technology and digital transformation. It’s no surprise that clipboards, spreadsheets, and A3 drawings remain commonplace in the industry, as many companies choose to stick with tried-and-tested methods. While digital transformation is a priority for 71% of construction firms , adoption has been slow, owing to the complexity and fragmentation of the industry.

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Modern healthcare interiors: Healing and care from the outside in

BD+C

Modern healthcare interiors: Healing and care from the outside in 0 qpurcell Fri, 09/08/2023 - 08:06 Healthcare Facilities CO Architects shares design tips for healthcare interiors, from front desk to patient rooms. MFPRO+ Blog Healthcare Facilities Hospital Design Trends Designers Architects Biophilic Design Coronavirus Interior Architecture Interior Finishes “Health” has become a buzzword in recent years, and with good reason.

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Construction Management Salaries: What You Need to Know

Fieldwire

Construction management salaries in the US are typically between $112,000 and $148,000 a year with an average of approximately $131,000 annually ( Salary.com ), but top earners make more than $160,000 a year. Though salaries vary by region, experience, and certification (among other factors), the growing demand for construction managers is likely to drive salaries even higher for the foreseeable future — the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts more than 46,000 construction management jobs will h

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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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Construction spending growth looks ‘solid going forward’

Construction Dive

Strong nonresidential hiring numbers and several massive projects in development signal more investment ahead, according to ABC’s chief economist.

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Supporting the Community Efforts of Easterseals

PC Construction

Over the past few years, we have developed a nice partnership with our friends at the local Easterseals facility in Daytona, Florida. We like to check in from time-to-time to make sure they have everything they need to serve the more than 17,000 individuals and families who rely on their good work. Last week, Office Engineer Ben Stevens and I happily delivered a few wish list items – an exterior flowerbed for outdoor learning and rolling desk stations to help Easterseals therapists more efficien

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Skilled Labor Shortage Adds to Contractors' Staffing Woes, AGC Survey Finds

ENR Construction

An AGC survey held in July and August found 81% of contractors are using higher pay and other incentives to attract skilled workers to fill open positions that 88% of them reported they were having a hard time filling.

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Fieldwire and Hilti: Leading construction productivity through software and hardware

Fieldwire

To bolster its offerings as the digital transformation partner of choice for its customers, Hilti acquired Fieldwire , a U.S.-based jobsite management software company , in 2021. This strategic acquisition is part of the company’s vision of becoming a global leader in jobsite productivity. Fieldwire is on a mission to become the world’s most trusted field management solution for construction teams on projects of any scale.

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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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Modular building creates fewer jobsite hazards, but isn’t without dangers

Construction Dive

Prefab builders say the factory setting provides a controlled environment, but the material still must be assembled on the jobsite at some point.

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Demystifying Autodesk Technology: Unlocking Efficiency for Factory Planning and Factory Design

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Welcome back to our blog series aimed at demystifying Autodesk technology for design and manufacturing. In this article, we will investigate how Autodesk Construction Cloud workflows can be leveraged for factory planning and factory design, with insights from our expert, Ives Veelaert , Autodesk's Principal Technical Solutions Executive for EMEA. Today, we will focus on multiple collaborative workflows spanning multiple products for factory layout.

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IWSH Completes Septic System Pilot Project in Navajo Nation

Contractor Magazine

Navajo Nation is the largest land area held by a Native-American tribe in the US. More than 30 percent still don’t have a tap or toilet in the home.

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