Contractor Bookkeeping
JANUARY 12, 2024
Tax season can be a bit overwhelming for construction business owners, especially with many things to keep track of in our industry. But don't worry; we're here to help! We know that construction businesses have unique tax considerations that can be tricky to navigate, such as complex accounting and bookkeeping challenges and issues related to payroll and sales taxes.
Construction Marketing
JANUARY 11, 2024
Cranes are the indispensable workhorse of dozens of industries all over the world. Using basic principles of mechanical advantage, cranes are used to hoist and manoeuvre huge loads that would be impossible to shift by hand. But cranes are not the be-all-end-all. They come with limitations, particularly when it comes to the size, shape, weight and load distribution of objects that are being lifted.
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Construction Dive
JANUARY 10, 2024
Expect machines trained on “large behavior models,” more mass timber, prefab and 3D printing. But always keep jobsite safety in mind, experts say.
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 9, 2024
8 Ways Managers Can Add Value & Prepare the Company During Transition ccapoccia Wed, 01/10/2024 - 00:40 So, you just learned that your company may be for sale. How do you feel? What do you do? Should you fear this process or look forward to it? The uncertainty and anxiety associated with a potential sale of the business you have been working for — in many cases, for years — could make even the most seasoned manager a little nervous.
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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.
Construction Superintendent Magazine
JANUARY 10, 2024
The construction industry added 17,000 jobs on net in December, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has grown by 197,000 jobs, an increase of 2.5%. Last month, nonresidential construction employment increased by 11,900 positions on net, with growth in two of the three subcategories.
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Construction Dive
JANUARY 11, 2024
A lack of experienced workers, far-flung jobsites and social issues will compound the industry’s labor shortage this year, experts say.
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 11, 2024
October 2023 Construction Industry Stats ccapoccia Thu, 01/11/2024 - 10:12 The Construction Business Owner team compiles statistics each month from several sources, including the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the United States Census Bureau, to give you a better understanding of the current state of affairs for the construction industry.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JANUARY 10, 2024
Digital technology tools today have changed the face of what it means to be in construction by enabling cloud collaboration, improving workforce productivity and making sustainable practices easy to achieve. Diamond Developers , a subsidiary of SEE Holding are driving the digital agenda across the entire lifecycle of a construction project. The company uses adaptive thinking to achieve their greater purpose—sustainable living for all.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JANUARY 8, 2024
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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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
JANUARY 8, 2024
About 80% of contractors have a hard time staffing projects, yet the majority still need more skilled workers, a survey of Associated General Contractors of America members found.
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 10, 2024
2024 Construction Forecast ccapoccia Wed, 01/10/2024 - 16:17 Fasten your seat belts and enjoy the ride. Like airline travelers bracing for expected turbulence, contractors are preparing for a tricky operating environment in 2024. “Heretofore, construction companies in all sectors have been busy,” said Anirban Basu, chairman and CEO of Sage Policy Group.
BD+C
JANUARY 11, 2024
Designing for personal technology is crucial for senior living facilities 0 qpurcell Thu, 01/11/2024 - 16:00 Senior Living Design Today’s seniors are increasingly tech savvy. It isn’t enough to give senior living residents a pre-determined bundle of technology and assume that they’ll be satisfied. Jeff Carpenter, PE, RCDD MFPRO+ Blog Senior Living Design Designers Engineers Architects Smart Buildings Today’s seniors are increasingly tech savvy.
ENR Construction
JANUARY 11, 2024
Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su says rule will prevent employers from misclassifying legitimate employees as independent contractors, but construction groups largely oppose it.
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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
JANUARY 12, 2024
While details on projects such as the state’s infamous high-speed rail project are scant, the map provides a broad overview of the work that is underway.
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 10, 2024
Reality Check: Using AI in Construction ccapoccia Wed, 01/10/2024 - 17:06 As we look back on 2023, for a lot of businesses across every industry, it was the year of artificial intelligence (AI). There was a lot of talk, a fair amount of hype, some healthy skepticism, and many glimpses into what the future could look like. How much might AI transform the construction industry?
Contractor Magazine
JANUARY 9, 2024
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, the rule provides guidance on proper classification and seeks to combat employee misclassification.
ENR Construction
JANUARY 10, 2024
Seven trade groups urge congressional legislators in Jan. 4 letter to not cut funds in final federal 2024 spending bill, as supply chain bottlenecks could worsen the existing U.S. shortage of the critical grid component.
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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
JANUARY 8, 2024
The integration of inexpensive sensors, image capture, always-on wireless connections, advanced 3D visualization, GIS technology and BIM has revolutionized the AEC industry. This smart infrastructure creates an intelligent nervous system, enhancing professionals' ability to define infrastructure needs with precision and efficiency.
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 10, 2024
How a Simple Thanks Can Win More Work ccapoccia Wed, 01/10/2024 - 12:09 Are you thankful for the opportunity to work for customers who allow your company to thrive, grow and improve your financial condition? Do you regularly tell your customers “Thanks” or send them a thank-you note or a birthday card? Or do you do anything to show you appreciate or care about them and their success?
Construction Specifier
JANUARY 12, 2024
Photos courtesy Documodern LLC. By Mike Smalley Modern commercial design is witnessing a shift, driven by innovative building envelopes that deliver on aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability. The Forsyth Pointe project featured here is a testament to this evolution, showcasing how architecture is not only changing the city’s skyline but also reshaping its identity.
ENR Construction
JANUARY 7, 2024
While contractors are more wary going into 2024, most expect strong public sector project spending to buoy the industry even as interest rates could cause a pullback in private development.
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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
JANUARY 10, 2024
The city of Mesa has experienced a surge in data construction due in part to a lack of natural disasters, low utility costs and business-friendly environment.
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 10, 2024
OSHA Is Not Backing Down ccapoccia Wed, 01/10/2024 - 16:05 Even if you did not directly experience last summer’s heat, you probably read or heard about it. Historically high temperatures scorched the country from coast to coast, and there are no signs that this heat will abate anytime soon. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 436 people have died due to workplace heat exposure since 2011.
Construction Specifier
JANUARY 11, 2024
Photo by Bess Adler/courtesy Thornton Tomasetti. By Brad Pridham, PhD, P.Eng., Michael Wesolowsky, PhD, P.Eng., Rabih Alkhatib, PhD, P.Eng., and Sami Rahman, M.A.Sc., P.Eng. Over the past five years, the commercial real estate industry has seen a surge in the acquisition of properties to be renovated as laboratory space for the health sciences sector.
ENR Construction
JANUARY 10, 2024
Seven groups urge congressional legislators in Jan. 4 letter to not cut funds in final federal 2024 spending bill, as supply chain bottlenecks could worsen the existing U.S. shortage of the critical grid component.
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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
JANUARY 10, 2024
Despite a decline last year, planning for commercial projects has begun to stabilize, according to Dodge Construction Network.
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 10, 2024
Explore this 2024 Construction Forecast ccapoccia Wed, 01/10/2024 - 16:17 Fasten your seat belts and enjoy the ride. Like airline travelers bracing for expected turbulence, contractors are preparing for a tricky operating environment in 2024. “Heretofore, construction companies in all sectors have been busy,” said Anirban Basu, chairman and CEO of Sage Policy Group.
Contractor Magazine
JANUARY 11, 2024
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