Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 27, 2023
3 Major Benefits of Preconstruction Planning ccapoccia Sun, 08/27/2023 - 12:31 The preconstruction process is a vital phase in the construction industry, laying the foundation for a seamless and efficient project. If a builder gets preconstruction right, they pave the way for a smoother building process.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
AUGUST 30, 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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Lets Build
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Construction projects are complex, with different assets, processes, teams, and tasks to manage. Overseeing all these elements is critical for the success of any project. Seamless management can improve efficiency, simplify complexities, minimize costs, and prevent delays. As such, small construction businesses should invest in construction management software to deliver high-quality projects in the allotted budget and time.
Contractor Magazine
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Nonresidential construction employment increased by 21,000 positions on net, with growth registered in all three major subcategories.
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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 Dive
AUGUST 30, 2023
In many industries, job openings and worker quit rates dropped last month, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For construction, the labor pool is still too shallow.
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Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 29, 2023
Facilities Management and Entropy – Left unchecked disorder increases over time. Energy disperses, and systems dissolve into chaos. Entropy, Facilities Mangement, and the AECOO sector have more in common than they should. It’s well beyond time to stop running with the pack. Where has that gotten us? Certifications, traditional formal education, and professional training related to facilities life-cycle management and AECOO practices and practices have done little to address R
Viewpoint Construction Technology
AUGUST 31, 2023
Viewpoint enables contractors to better manage their projects, processes and people, using the data gathered to lower risk and improve margins.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 31, 2023
AECOM, HOK and Jacobs are also involved in the $1.5 billion effort to modernize the 50-year-old international passenger hub, just one of many upgrades happening at the Seattle airport.
Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 30, 2023
Inside FAE USA’s History, Future Plans & Leadership ccapoccia Wed, 08/30/2023 - 17:06 My first CONEXPO/CON-AGG was exciting — the record-breaking show featured more than 3 million net square feet of exhibits, with a plethora of educational sessions, products, and exhibitors. But I left CONEXPO with more than a deeper appreciation for the construction industry: I won an exclusive trip to tour the FAE USA headquarters and meet CEO Giorgio Carera.
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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.
Wolgast Corporation
AUGUST 31, 2023
Approximately 10 years or more is needed for healthcare practice owners to prepare to retire. 1 As doctors become owners of their practice, they may not yet be thinking about retirement, however succession planning should start very early as part of their business plan and then adjusted as time goes on and retirement becomes more than a thought. One ideal method of transitioning into retirement is to enlist a junior partner who also wants to be a practice owner, eventually.
Contractor Bookkeeping
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Mistakes can be expensive in the construction business, and as an entrepreneur, although you'll know many of the regulations that apply to your business, there are so many that you can't possibly remember all of them. Depending on the type of contracting business you run, you could face laws regarding taxation, employment, product liability, premises liability, discrimination, health and safety, and various other regulations.
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Funding from the School Construction Authority, which maintains 1,400 buildings and serves 1 million students, ranks as the largest investment ever for city schools.
Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 29, 2023
Simplify Construction Compliance with a Complete ERP Solution Complex, Multi-Faceted Construction Compliance Needs Managed with One Simple Solution mhodges Tue, 08/29/2023 - 09:46 From financial documentation and insurance/bonding requirements to labor law reporting and subcontractor and vendor documentation (and everything in between), compliance regulations and requirements weigh heavily on construction professionals.
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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 Enquirer
AUGUST 28, 2023
More ambitious plans to build a tower matching the height of the Shard in the City of London have gone out to consultation. Singapore developer Perennial Group and development manager Stanhope are planning to submit revised plans for the One Undershaft site in the City of London. The site already has planning approval for a distinctive 73-storey flat-top office block, nicknamed the Trellis because of its expressed cross bracing.
Fieldwire
AUGUST 31, 2023
Choosing to be a subcontractor can mean a reliable source of work without seeking new clients or being employed by a company. However, it can come with some significant drawbacks — pay may be less reliable, taxes may be more complicated and you’ll probably have less control over who you work with on a day-to-day basis. Here are the most important advantages and disadvantages of working as a subcontractor — and how to know if it’s a good fit for you compared to the life of a contractor.
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
The landmark law has spurred more than $86 billion in project investment, but not all U.S. states are benefiting equally. Here are four takeaways on how the IRA has changed the industry this year.
Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 27, 2023
The 3 P’s of Project Management ccapoccia Sun, 08/27/2023 - 13:08 Project management is an essential function of any organization offering services in the skilled trades. Project managers feel they are overutilized and underappreciated by owners, managers, subcontractors and customers. Meanwhile, owners and managers wonder why their teams cannot consistently produce profitable projects with happy customers.
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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 Enquirer
AUGUST 28, 2023
Machinery and equipment has been stolen from the North Yorkshire factory of collapsed modular house builder ilke Homes. The raid occurred shortly after an auction earlier this month of the firm’s kit after it fell into administration in June. The sale was designed to raise funds for creditors after Ilke went under owing £320m. One buyer said: “We successfully bid for some lots in the auction then were told most things had been stolen when the factory was raided that weekend. “I
Civiconcepts
AUGUST 26, 2023
Choosing windows for your home can be a daunting task. There are many options to choose from, and you need to consider various performance factors if you want to buy … How To Choose the Best Hung Windows for Your House?
Construction Dive
AUGUST 30, 2023
Hannu Lindberg, DPR’s leader of virtual design and construction, spoke about keeping teams on the same page and the future of workers on jobsites.
Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 27, 2023
Harness the Power of Estimating Data to Grow Your Business ccapoccia Sun, 08/27/2023 - 12:23 Estimating is the foundation of every profitable construction business. Accurate takeoffs are important for getting the correct material and labor quantities for your project. But if you’re submitting bids without analyzing past project data, you’re missing out on valuable insights to prepare the most accurate estimate.
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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 Enquirer
AUGUST 29, 2023
House builders have welcomed the government’s plan to scrap nutrient neutrality rules that have stalled construction of thousands of new homes. Currently, legacy EU laws on nutrient neutrality are blocking the delivery of new homes, including cases where planning permission has already been granted. Announcing plans to scrap the ‘defective’ EU laws, Levelling Up, Housing and Communities secretary, Michael Gove said: “The way EU rules have been applied has held us back. “T
BD+C
AUGUST 28, 2023
Navigating challenges in construction administration 0 qpurcell Mon, 08/28/2023 - 14:25 Building Team Vessel Architecture's Rebekah Schranck, AIA, shares how the demanding task of construction administration can be challenging, but crucial. Rebekah Schranck, AIA Contractors Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Architects Building Owners Construction Administration presents its fair share of challenges in the architectural industry, from managing clients' change of heart in the midst of
Construction Dive
AUGUST 31, 2023
Making the switch from diesel brings lower operating and maintenance costs, as well as federal and state tax incentives, according to an industry expert.
Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 27, 2023
June 2023 Construction Industry Stats ccapoccia Sun, 08/27/2023 - 13:33 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. The statistics featured in each month's print issue are for 3 months prior to the publication of the magazine, based on the data available.
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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 Enquirer
AUGUST 27, 2023
Five HS2 workers were rescued with one hospitalised suffering neck and back injuries on Saturday after an incident at the Northholt vent shaft site in London. Police and emergency services were called to the Mandeville Road site next to Northolt Tube station on Saturday just after 10am to rescue the workers. The five men were recovered after an hour with one urgently airlifted to hospital, and the others treated at site for minor injuries and then later sent to hospital for checks.
PC Construction
AUGUST 31, 2023
On Tuesday, I was proud to be part of a team of PC women that joined forces with Habitat for Humanity for Women Build 2023. The group – which included professionals from our office, our project management teams, and our craft workforce – took a break from their PC Construction responsibilities for the day to help construct a house in Colchester, Vermont.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 30, 2023
As residents and businesses boarded up structures, contractors tied down materials and prepared for flood mitigation.
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