Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Rising Construction Costs Lead to Higher Risks PCF Construction offers insight on current market construction risks and how to take control mhodges Tue, 11/07/2023 - 09:13 One of the most pressing issues in the construction industry today is the unforeseen or unintended increase in risk exposures due to rising construction costs. These costs have surged due to a combination of factors, including supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, increased material prices, and evolving regional risk expo

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Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Finding some certainty can make all the difference in the unpredictable construction business world. While the future remains a mystery, budgeting and cash flow forecasting tools can significantly reduce uncertainty, allowing you to anticipate challenges, learn from past events, and enhance your ability to navigate your business. Budget vs. Cash Flow: the crucial distinction A common misconception is that a budget and cash flow are interchangeable.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Contractors often downplay marketing efforts and instead rely on word-of-mouth connections, but a few simple steps can help find new clients, says a construction branding expert.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

NOVEMBER 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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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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Wolgast Corporation

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

What you should know before expanding your business Many of our clients begin their business expansion quest by attempting to add on to their existing building rather than moving their operation, and most of the time they’re able to move ahead without any problems. Expanding their existing space to make more room for additional manpower or machinery could be more affordable than building new or renovating another building.

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Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

FM – 2023 and Beyond 1) Owner Leadership, Commitment, & Accountability 2) Integrated Planning, Procurement, and Project Teams, Processes, and Workflows 3) Standards and Guidance – Shared Objective, Granular, Local Market Construction Task & Cost Data, Expanded Masterformat, Expanded UNIFORMAT 4) Frameworks and Contracts Focused Upon Mutually Beneficial Outcomes for ALL Participants and Stakeholders 5) Manditory Initial and ONGOING Education and Training 6) Quantitative Perfor

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Rate pauses, job outlooks, rule changes, and a billion-dollar penitentiary—what a month October was! Let’s take a look back in this month's roundup.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The practice helps longtime employees learn tech and communication skills, while newer workers gain valuable insight from experienced colleagues, according to a Suffolk project manager.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Construction Industry Stats for August 2023 ccapoccia Fri, 11/10/2023 - 14:57 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.

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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

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

FM 2024 and Beyond 1) Owner Leadership, Commitment, & Accountability 2) Integrated Planning, Procurement, and Project Teams, Processes, and Workflows 3) Standards and Guidance – Shared Objective, Granular, Local Market Construction Task & Cost Data, Expanded Masterformat, Expanded UNIFORMAT 4) Frameworks and Contracts Focused Upon Mutually Beneficial Outcomes for ALL Participants and Stakeholders 5) Manditory Initial and ONGOING Education and Training 6) Quantitative Performance Me

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

When it comes to fire safety in the UK: when you know better, you do better. Learn how to tackle unsafe buildings with remediation and collaboration.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The prevailing wage rule update went into effect Oct. 23, and it could mean higher hourly wages for workers on major federal projects.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

What Contractors Should Know About the Build America, Buy America Act ccapoccia Thu, 11/09/2023 - 11:03 Battling back from the Great Depression, the Hoover administration passed the “Buy American Act” in 1933. The basic premise of the law was to revive and bolster the economy by requiring U.S.-sourced iron and steel mined or produced in the U.S. to be used in projects for the federal government.

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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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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

21 New Integrations for Autodesk Construction Cloud Construction companies produce an immense amount of data every day; but are firms actually leveraging this goldmine of insights? New research from Deloitte Access Economics , commissioned by Autodesk, suggests there’s work to be done here. Today, only 20% of construction firms identify as data leaders, with the remaining 80% reporting either beginner or emergent levels of data capabilities.

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Contractor Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The Elite Trades Championship Series is on a mission to elevate the profile of plumbing by framing pipework as a competitive sport.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Large developments, including Newlab at Michigan Central and the renovation of the Book Building skyscraper, were recently completed in the Motor City.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Kassy Slaughter, Head of Construction Education at Procore ccapoccia Thu, 11/09/2023 - 15:10 No. 1 Must-Have: Humor. “I guess my story is that I watched too much “Law & Order” growing up, and so I was pretty hellbent on being a prosecutor,” said Kassy Slaughter, head of construction education at Procore. So, Slaughter went to community college for criminal justice and worked in a few law firms until she realized how inauthentic everyone seemed.

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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.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

At Autodesk, our goal is to help your teams work faster and smarter all year long. This month, we have more than 25 product releases across Autodesk Construction Cloud platform and products, including Autodesk Build, Autodesk BIM Collaborate, Autodesk Takeoff, BuildingConnected, and Assemble. Click below to get the key info you need to know: Autodesk Construction Cloud Platform Autodesk Build Autodesk BIM Collaborate Autodesk Takeoff BuildingConnected Assemble Autodesk Construction Cloud Platfor

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Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The oil and gas industry plays a significant role in the global energy landscape and contribute to 82% of total primary energy consumption in the world. However, the industry is exposed to many risks that can significantly impair operations, the environment, and the safety of people. Let’s briefly examine the importance of risk management, the difference between proactive and reactive risk management strategies, and an additional proactive risk management strategy the oil and gas industry

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

As construction jobs grow in size and complexity, someone is needed to ensure the vision doesn’t get lost along the way, said panelists at the Design-Build Conference & Expo last week.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

How to Maximize Equipment Accountability for Enhanced Productivity ccapoccia Wed, 11/08/2023 - 08:17 Accountability is the linchpin that holds together a well-oiled operation, especially when that operation consists of many moving pieces of equipment. The inability to know who did what, when, where and why makes it difficult to follow up and address issues such as lost, displaced and/or damaged equipment or poor maintenance management.

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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!

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Quality and safety challenges affecting Singapore’s construction industry today have the potential to be solved by technology. Innovative tools, systems, and data analytics (including AI) combined with matching policies, communication strategies and protocols, promise major improvements in how we assess and warrant construction quality and safety. We are excited to announce the release of our latest report, created in partnership with The University of Melbourne, “The role of Technology in Suppo

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PC Construction

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Last Thursday, the PC team gathered in South Burlington to cheer on Ravi Bidichandani, PC’s corporate director of business development, as he accepted his Rising Star Award from Vermont Business Magazine. Ravi is one of a very select group of recipients selected from 130 nominations, all under the age of 40. The award recognizes outstanding emerging leaders for their commitment to business growth, professional excellence and involvement in their communities.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

While more than two-thirds of contractors emphasize the importance of inclusion, just 34% of small companies and 42% of non-union shops do so, a new report found.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Kerri Brady, Vice President of Educational Practice at Huckabee ccapoccia Thu, 11/09/2023 - 11:51 No. 1 Must-Have: “Radical love” Kerri Brady, AIA, vice president of educational practice at architecture firm Huckabee, describes her one “must-have” as radical love. And judging by the path her career has taken, it’s not hard to find where she’s incorporated it.

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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

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Formed from an ancient glacial lake, the Red River Valley is famous for its flat landscape and fertile soil. Perhaps less known is that it is also one of the most flood-prone areas in the U.S.

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PC Construction

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

After three and a half years, the bioenergy project at WSSC Water’s Piscataway WRRF is nearing the completion of construction. A flurry of activity is taking place to put the final pieces in place, including the combined heat and power (CHP) system, gas cleaning system, digested sludge storage tank cover and the cake receiving building. The CHP system consists of three 1.5 MW engine generators and three 5,000 lb/hr steam boilers and serves multiple purposes for the project.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Major bridge and tunnel projects will make the nation’s busiest passenger railroad “safer, faster, and more reliable,” U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said.

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