Construction Business Owner
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
How Can Telematics Reduce Rising Equipment Costs? ccapoccia Wed, 11/29/2023 - 18:05 Inflation has taken its toll on the construction industry. Earlier this year, one of the world’s largest equipment manufacturers said the average price of its machinery would jump by 8% globally. Further, in a survey Teletrac Navman recently undertook, equipment operators said that maintenance costs are also growing.
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
While disputes between contractors and design teams are growing, planning and communication can mitigate this friction, legal experts say.
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Construction Today
DECEMBER 1, 2023
In recent years, the importance of sustainable home construction and energy-efficient housing has become increasingly prominent in the UK’s efforts to combat climate change. The UK’s built environment contributes significantly to its carbon footprint, accounting for 40% of the nation’s total carbon emissions. As the country strives towards achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Contractor Bookkeeping
DECEMBER 1, 2023
In today's digital age, online reviews hold immense power and influence over the success of small construction companies. With easy access to social media, Google reviews, and review websites, customers can easily voice their opinions and experiences with your business online. Most people searching for a local construction company - whether they need a plumber, painter, or general contractor, will check their online reviews before deciding.
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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.
Constructlaw
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Reposted from The Dispute Resolver with permission. A recent decision by the Georgia Court of Appeals, Munro v. Georgia Department of Transportation , highlights how overly specific and inflexible rules of evidence can create peculiar results. Munro involved a dispute over the design of a Georgia intersection. No. A23A0404, 2023 WL 4194716 (Ga. Ct.
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Viewpoint Construction Technology
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
Like it or not, construction is a highly litigious industry. Read our blog to see what to watch out for, and how to resolve disputes in construction.
Job Order Contracting
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Access hundreds of Job Order Contracting Quick Facts to see how your organization can… Improve contractor availability and relationships Improve cost visibility and cost management Achieve faster delivery times Ensure a higher level of service and support from senior professionals Attain all the above with the lowest JOC Program administration fee that doesn’t require a percentage of your construction volume!
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
The medical complex in Rochester will feature buildings with rooms and floors that can convert to different functions, removing a typical limitation in healthcare construction.
Construction Business Owner
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
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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.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Learn about SDB Contracting Services' award winning construction HR process.
Job Order Contracting
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
A critical component of Integrated Project Delivery is objective, verifiable, granular local market cost data and and associated and an associated detailed scope of work (SOW) fully communicated with and agreed to by all participants and stakeholders. While IPD has been marketed as an improvement to traditional construction delivery methods (Sutter Health, etc.) and clearly demonstrated obvious benefit, the process has not been maximized.
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
The legislation, which would permit teens 16 and older to work on roofing projects, also expands recruitment efforts in the trades.
Safety Services Company
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Consider this! Two contractors working for a construction firm bid for projects in the same city —we’ll call them Mark and Bob. Both contractors have operated with their firms for over 15 years, employ qualified workers, and boast high-level capability to take on major commercial jobs. Here’s where things change. Bob has entirely surpassed Mark’s business in recent years and consistently lands contract after contract.
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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?
BD+C
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
A lasting housing impact: Gen-Z redefines multifamily living 0 qpurcell Thu, 11/30/2023 - 17:00 Multifamily Housing Nathan Casteel, Design Leader, DLR Group, details what sets an apartment community apart for younger generations. Nathan Casteel MFPRO+ Blog Affordable Housing Student Housing Apartments Designers Urban Planning Generation Z doesn’t settle for the typical living environment.
Contractor Magazine
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
CBS Sports broadcast highlights skilled trades as the nation's top electricians, plumbers, HVAC and auto techs compete for their share of over $300,000 in awards.
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
Reports of labor violations and union petitions to the NLRB both rose in the last year. Here’s what construction employers need to know.
PC Construction
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
Yesterday PC Construction gathered with our partners – Lincoln Avenue Communities and Market Square Architects – along with a host of dignitaries to celebrate the construction of New Hampshire’s latest multi-family residential development. The new Residences at Chestnut facility, located in the Central Business District of Manchester, features two mid-rise buildings offering a total of 142 studio, one- and two-bedroom affordable housing units.
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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.
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Using geographic information systems to add quantities of materials and placement of coordinates can help contractors achieve they and their clients' sustainability goals.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
7 ways multifamily designers can promote wellness in urban communities 0 qpurcell Mon, 11/27/2023 - 14:32 MFPRO+ Blog Shepley Bulfinch's Natalie Shutt-Banks, AIA, identifies design elements that multifamily developers can use to maximize space while creating a positive impact on residents and the planet Natalie Shutt-Banks, AIA MFPRO+ Blog Multifamily Housing Biophilic Design Sustainable Design and Construction Since the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an increase in the amount of time individ
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
Public policy and new tech, including AI, are driving resilience projects in Southern California, said Los Angeles Metro Executive and Strategy + Growth Leader Jill Kurth.
Construction Specifier
DECEMBER 1, 2023
The Slate apartment in Portland, Oregon. Photo ©Joshua Jay Elliot/courtesy Works Progress Architecture. By Kevin Haynes Designing the transition between an effective air barrier and fenestration, such as curtain wall and storefront, can present challenges for the designer and specifier. During the design phase, the process of selecting and specifying a curtain wall and/or storefront, in some cases is limited to aesthetics, structural considerations, thermal performance, and cost.
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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!
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
As the last of 41 workers trapped for 17 days emerged this week, there are growing calls to reemphasize safety and geology risks as the nation embarks on a rapid infrastructure buildout.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Promoting wellness in urban communities 0 qpurcell Mon, 11/27/2023 - 14:32 MFPRO+ Blog Shepley Bulfinch's Natalie Shutt-Banks, AIA, identifies design elements that multifamily developers can use to maximize space while creating a positive impact on residents and the planet Natalie Shutt-Banks, AIA MFPRO+ Blog Multifamily Housing Biophilic Design Sustainable Design and Construction Since the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an increase in the amount of time individuals spend in their residences.
Construction Dive
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Manufacturing and infrastructure investments fueled a 0.1% uptick in October, but warehouse and distribution center outlays tumbled.
CivilJungle
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Introduction of Jalousie Window jalousie is a French word for “jealousy” and is derived from the Italian word “geloso” in 18th century France. Which means “jealous” or “screen”.
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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!
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released a proposal that would ensure that all of the remaining nine million lead pipes in the nation would be removed over the next ten years.
Construction Specifier
DECEMBER 1, 2023
The Slate apartment in Portland, Oregon. Photo ©Joshua Jay Elliot/courtesy Works Progress Architecture. By Kevin Haynes Designing the transition between an effective air barrier and fenestration, such as curtain wall and storefront, can present challenges for the designer and specifier. During the design phase, the process of selecting and specifying a curtain wall and/or storefront, in some cases is limited to aesthetics, structural considerations, thermal performance, and cost.
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Amtrak, states, regional commuter railroads and the DOT laid out an ambitious 15-year plan to ready the Northeast Corridor for future growth.
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