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.
Construction Business Owner
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
Build a Better Job Posting in 8 Steps Attract the right construction and skilled trade talent with this hiring blueprint. mhodges Thu, 11/30/2023 - 14:59 Searching for highly qualified construction and skilled trades professionals? Achieving your recruiting goals begins with reaching the right talent – and that requires clear and compelling job ads.
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Construction Business Owner
MARCH 23, 2023
4 Ways to Ensure Your Next Green Building Project Makes a Real Difference ccapoccia Thu, 03/23/2023 - 14:20 When it comes to green building, many people think about incorporating energy-efficient features such as effective insulation and glazing, adding eco-friendly lighting or using recycled or repurposed materials. All of those are important, but it’s also important to step back and think about the construction process itself.
Construction Dive
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Both the number of deaths and fatality rate increased, as the same hazards continued to claim lives in a dangerous profession.
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BD+C
MARCH 20, 2023
3 ways prefabrication doubles as a sustainability strategy 0 qpurcell Mon, 03/20/2023 - 11:09 Modular Building Corie Baker, AIA, shares three modular Gresham Smith projects that found sustainability benefits from the use of prefabrication. Corie Baker, AIA, EDAC, LEED AP BD+C Healthcare Facilities Modular Building Sustainable Development Sustainable Design and Construction In recent years, we’ve seen an accelerated shift towards the use of prefabrication in new construction.
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Construction Business Owner
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Exploring Contractual Risk Transfer in Construction ccapoccia Wed, 11/08/2023 - 10:12 Every commercial or residential building, no matter how unassuming its appearance, is the culmination of collective endeavors by designers and proficient tradespeople. Carpenters, masons, electricians, plumbers, drywallers, roofers and numerous other skilled individuals work in collaboration to ensure that the building functions as a contemporary, sturdy and secure structure.
Contractor Magazine
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Order will require every prime contractor and subcontractor on a federal construction project of $35 million or more to sign a project labor agreement.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
The construction industry is no stranger to big changes. Whether it’s the proliferation of BIM, the shift to digital plans and documents over paper, or the rise of mobility and cloud collaboration, transformation has been part of the industry’s DNA over the last few decades. Every big change has certainly come with its challenges, but the construction industry has successfully overcome these pain points to advance processes and achieve new levels of efficiency.
Construction Enquirer
JULY 3, 2023
The former finance chief of Carillion has been banned from being a company director for 11 years. Zafar Khan voluntarily agreed with the disqualification by the Insolvency Service who are also pursuing cases against other former Carillion directors. A spokesperson said: “The Insolvency Service, acting on behalf of The Secretary of State for Business and Trade, has accepted a disqualification undertaking from Zafar Iqbal Khan for 11 years for his conduct as a director of Carillion Plc.
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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.
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Generative AI is here and it's impacting white-collar jobs (architects, engineers, project managers, etc.). Its infrastructure is already in place, so adoption is happening faster than expected. As a result, predictions about how it will impact the workforce might not necessarily be accurate.
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 23, 2023
How Does Ladder Use Cost Your Company? ccapoccia Thu, 03/23/2023 - 11:21 The construction industry is burdened with a massive productivity problem. And ladder use is contributing to it. Ladders can cause wasteful motion, which leads to fatigue and reduces productivity. The less productive contractors are, the more costly it is. According to a McKinsey Global Institute report, lagging construction productivity costs the global economy $1.6 trillion a year.
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 23, 2023
How ESG Impacts the Engineering & Construction Industry ccapoccia Mon, 01/23/2023 - 15:49 The past decade has seen a steady process of consolidation in the engineering and construction industry (E&C). Despite some modest pauses and the adverse effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, merger activity has generally increased year over year, with 2021 posting a record 641 E&C transactions.
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 23, 2023
5 Myths & Facts About Electric Equipment ccapoccia Thu, 03/23/2023 - 15:06 Whether it’s an excavator, scissor lift, telescopic handler or light tower, all-electric equipment is increasingly available in today’s marketplace. Sustainability has prompted many companies to define their emissions goals for the future. Even so, electric equipment technology is still quite new, bringing with it certain misconceptions and concerns about investing in 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 Business Owner
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Growing From the Ground Up & Cultivating a Lasting Team ccapoccia Thu, 12/07/2023 - 14:36 Giorgio Carera’s life was shaped around equipment — his father worked for a tractor manufacturer, and his grandfathers were a farmer and a builder, respectively. His first job was with an Italian equipment manufacturer, and he was based in Bangkok, Thailand. He covered the Southeast Asian Pacific Rim, including Australia and New Zealand.
Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 8, 2023
CBO Recognizes 2024's Sustainability VIPs Recognizing the leaders of sustainable practices & programs Elizabeth Manning Fri, 12/08/2023 - 10:25 Construction Business Owner (CBO) Magazine’s Sustainability VIP recognizes the efforts and ingenuity of those building a better future. Qualifying nominees for Sustainability VIP 2024 include all construction industry professionals — general contractors, subcontractors, manufacturers, suppliers, etc. — who have developed programs or launched initiatives
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 23, 2023
Re-Imagining Project Development & Execution ccapoccia Thu, 03/23/2023 - 14:09 As the world emerges from the COVID-19 crisis, we can clearly see three global trends that will dominate and overwhelm the global capacity to develop and execute capital projects. They are infrastructure, digitalization and decarbonization — the driving forces behind the energy transition.
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
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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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 Business Owner
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Promote to rotator No Rotator Image Status of webinar Upcoming How do you get your software to work for you? Thu, 11/09/2023 - 12:00 12:00 p.m. Central With so many moving parts in the construction lifecycle, chances are you have an arsenal of software solutions to help you do exactly what you need. But if those solutions don't integrate with each other, and you're constantly comparing multiple dashboards or importing/exporting data between providers, your productivity is taking a hit.
Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 5, 2023
What Are Your Predictions for the Construction Market in 2024? ccapoccia Tue, 12/05/2023 - 16:46 Allen Sanders General Manager SAS Construction Inc. The construction market in 2024 should be better due to the fact we have a residential election, and generally the market is a little better during election years.
Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Reconstructing a Career ccapoccia Fri, 12/08/2023 - 09:36 By now, business leaders are familiar with the labor shortage plaguing the construction industry. In addition, staffs have a gender imbalance: the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) reports that women constitute just 9.9% of the construction workforce. While organizations work to attract students to the industry, Suffolk Construction gained an asset from an unexpected place: the legal field.
Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Exploring Modern Solutions That Can Increase Worker Safety ccapoccia Tue, 12/05/2023 - 09:29 In construction today, the most important part of the job isn’t the project plans or even the equipment used. It’s the ability of business owners to keep their team members safe. It might seem contrarian, but companies must consider how they use new solutions to ensure safety in the context of the ongoing conversation about using technology such as drones, reality capture and machine control on jobsites.
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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 Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Why You Need a Full-Charge Bookkeeper ccapoccia Thu, 09/21/2023 - 09:23 Construction business owners regularly ask me what their controller’s or bookkeeper’s job description should include. They know they must be able to generate an income statement (P&L), pay the bills, prepare payroll, collect receivables and take care of other accounting tasks.
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.
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.
Construction Business Owner
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
Making Moves: Revitalizing Your Fleet ccapoccia Fri, 11/03/2023 - 08:59 Compact excavators are nimble and versatile, navigating tight spaces and digging with precision. They are the unsung heroes of confined spaces. But as projects evolve, so do jobsite demands.
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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 Business Owner
OCTOBER 31, 2023
10 Steps for Performing a Marketing Audit ccapoccia Tue, 10/31/2023 - 16:26 A marketing audit is a comprehensive assessment of your company’s marketing activities, strategies and performance. It provides valuable insights into the effectiveness of current marketing initiatives and helps identify areas for improvement. Conducting a marketing audit is essential for construction companies seeking to optimize their marketing efforts, adapt to market changes and stay ahead of competitors.
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Promote to rotator No Rotator Image Status of webinar Upcoming This immersive simulation technology makes you feel "like you're there" … in the machine, on the job, and under real conditions. Thu, 11/16/2023 - 12:00 10:00 a.m. Central The avenues that used to bring in construction recruits are being choked off. The younger generation has been streamed into white collar jobs for decades now.
Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 4, 2023
How to Build an Ergonomics Strategy That Works ccapoccia Mon, 12/04/2023 - 17:08 Labor can be harmful to physical health when proper attention isn’t given to how the work is designed and performed. Improper tools, limited mobility and other factors can lead to workers missing time from work due to soreness, fatigue and other health issues.
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