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Trends in Workplace Injuries & Safety in Construction

Construction Business Owner

Trends in Workplace Injuries & Safety in Construction ccapoccia Wed, 01/15/2025 - 16:43 As workplace safety remains a critical focus for business owners in the construction industry, Construction Business Owner (CBO) spoke with safety experts to explore emerging trends, safety culture, and actionable strategies for reducing injuries and costs. Representing Travelers in this discussion are Rich Ives, senior vice president of business insurance claims for Travelers Insurance, and Ken Wengert,

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LA fires damage power, sewer and water infrastructure

Construction Dive

AccuWeather says total costs could range between $250 billion and $275 billion, including rebuilding and economic loss, making these the most expensive fires in U.S. history.

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Building a Safer Future: Mental Health and Suicide Prevention in Construction

Contractor Magazine

Mental health among construction workers is as much a safety concern as slips and falls. Discover how the industry is approaching the issue and how you can help.

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How to Achieve ISNetworld® Compliance to work with Nammo Defense Systems 

Safety Services Company

Looking for information on how to achieve *ISNetworld compliance to work with Nammo Defense Systems?Don’t worry, we have all the information you need. If youre a contractor in the aerospace and defense industries, you know how competitive it is to earn and maintain valuable contracts with major organizations. Now, Nammo Defense Systems (NDS) has joined the ISNetworld platform.

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The Funding Blueprint for Your Construction Business – Your Guide to Growth

Take your construction business to the next level with our comprehensive 2025 funding guide! Whether you're managing seasonal cash flow challenges, dealing with unexpected equipment repairs, or planning to scale your operations, securing the right funding is essential for success. This guide explores a range of fast and flexible financing options tailored for construction businesses.

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Clayco Dives Deep into Data Center Construction

ENR Construction

Company leaders estimate Clayco Compute will reach more than $4.5 billion in revenue by 2026.

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The blueprint for success in mega water projects

Construction Dive

More water projects are valued in the billions. Learn why these complex builds require a specialized team.

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Construction Firms Predict Strong Demand For Certain Private-Sector, Most Types Of Public-Sector Work In 2025

Contractor Magazine

Survey results from AGC and Sage show concerns about immigration and trade policies, material and labor prices.

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ABC: Construction Underperforms Broader Economy in December Jobs Report

Construction Superintendent Magazine

The construction industry added just 8,000 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 increased by 196,000 jobs, an increase of 2.4%. Nonresidential construction employment increased by 4,700 positions on net, with growth in all three subcategories.

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Baltimore's $2B Key Bridge Rebuild Kicks Off

ENR Construction

Pre-construction work for the estimated $2-billion Francis Scott Key Bridge rebuilt in Baltimore started.

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Optimize Construction Projects with CMiC’s Industry-Leading ERP

Construction project managers face constant challenges, from delayed schedules to fragmented workflows. CMiC’s ERP transforms how projects are managed, providing a unified system for financials, scheduling, and collaboration. With tools for real-time insights, cost control, and document management, CMiC empowers managers to make confident decisions.

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Gateway of opportunity: Vertical-stacking doors in modern spaces

Construction Specifier

By Heather Bender Photos courtesy Clopay Corp. With commercial architects and designers emphasizing openness and flexible use of space, elements such as sectional doors are getting much more attention. In response, door manufacturers are developing engineering and design features to serve a broader range of commercial environments. Once considered merely functional, sectional doors now come in an array of styles, colors, and modern vertical-stacking designs, requiring less space to store and ope

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NY mandates contractor registration for publicly funded projects

Construction Dive

Consultant Kathleen Bloss talks about the type of work the law covers and steps that firms must take to comply.

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Avoiding rework in capital construction  

Construction Today

Contractors pour nearly $180 billion every year into rework and other avoidable tasks that fail to move work forward. Capital construction projects generate hundreds of thousands of documents that must be tagged, organized, distributed, reviewed, revised, approved, and handed off throughout the project timeline. Delayed approvals, lost documents, and project disputes drain valuable resources and… Source The post Avoiding rework in capital construction appeared first on Construction Today.

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Unlock Hidden Potential: Strategies for Winning Expired Listing Leads

Civiconcepts

In real estate, the key to success often lies in uncovering opportunities where others may see obstacles.

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Unlock The Blueprint: How To Construct A Better Payment Workflow

Speaker: Timothy Allsopp

Payment challenges often lead to delayed projects, financial bottlenecks, and strained relationships. With construction projects becoming more complex, outdated processes are no longer sustainable. By refining financial workflow, companies can improve cash flow, reduce error, and foster trust between stakeholders. Discover practical strategies for redesigning payment systems to overcome workflow challenges while creating a smoother, more reliable process for contractors and subcontractors alike.

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Dallas Awards Two Design Contracts for $3.7B Convention Center Overhaul

ENR Construction

Gensler will work on Dallas Memorial Auditorium and KAI will work on The Black Academy of Arts and Letters as part of the major overhaul and expansion project.

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New heights in sustainability: World’s largest Passive House office building

Construction Specifier

By Jamie Gentoso, P.E. Photos by Joseph D. Tran/courtesy Holcim Designed by Handel Architects in collaboration with Steven Winters & Associates, SOCOTEC, and WSP to incorporate Passive House design in its office portion, Winthrop Center in Boston is the worlds largest Passive House-certified office building. Passive House principles encompass various aspects of a building, including its walls, roofs, windows, ventilation, and heat exchange systems, all working in harmony to achieve high leve

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How to comply with OSHA’s new PPE standard

Construction Dive

Starting this month, the agency will require construction employers to provide workers with properly fitting safety gear.

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Izzy Kane gets real-world experience in project management

The Korte Company

After coming home from her third year at Missouri University of Science and Technology, Izzy Kane took part in a different kind of “summer school.” As a project management intern at The Korte Company, she spent her summer working on-site at Highland Primary School. Originally from Troy, Illinois, Izzy came to The Korte Company with a passion for construction and leadership.

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Seamless Finance Solutions for Construction Leaders

Designed specifically for construction finance professionals, CMiC’s ERP delivers the tools needed to manage projects with precision. Integrated job costing ensures real-time visibility into expenses, while automated progress billing accelerates cash flow. Revenue recognition compliance tools automate revenue recognition, and powerful analytics provide actionable insights.

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The Expanding Role of Physician Assistants in Modern Healthcare

Civiconcepts

Over time, the healthcare sector has undergone numerous changes.

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Port Authority Bus Terminal Replacement in NYC Gets $1.9B in Federal Funding

ENR Construction

The U.S. Dept. of Transportation will support the $10-billion project with a Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act loan.

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Refine versus shine: Defining and defending design intent with refined concrete

Construction Specifier

By Kristina Abrams, AIA, LEED AP, CDT, CCS, Chris Bennett, CSC, iSCS, CDT, Bill DuBois, CSI, CCS, AIA, Melody Fontenot, AIA, CSI, CCCA, CCS, Kathryn Marek, AIA, CSI, CCCA, NCARB, SCIP, Keith Robinson, RSW, FCSC, FCSI, LEED AP, Ryan Stoltz, P.E., LEED AP, Vivian Volz, CSI, AIA, LEED AP, SCIP Photo courtesy Tao Group Solutions After years of grappling with client callbacks, legal disputes, and financial losses from poor polished concrete installations, the industry has reached a breaking point: pr

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Bechtel’s delayed NASA build hits milestone amid cost overruns

Construction Dive

The project, originally slated for completion in March 2023 with a $383 million contract price, won’t be complete until 2029 and could cost as much as $2.7 billion, according to an agency report.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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The High Cost Of Not Keeping Up With Your Bookkeeping

Contractor Bookkeeping

If you ask 100 business owners what they like least about running a business, bookkeeping will likely rank high. It's an annoying and frustrating chore that takes up much time and is easy to put off until tomorrow. Avoiding your bookkeeping is dangerous, however. Not knowing your construction company's financial situation can result in missteps that could ultimately cost you your business.

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ABC: Construction Materials Prices Inch Down 0.2% in December, Up 0.9% Year Over Year

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Construction input prices decreased 0.2% in December compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index data released today. Nonresidential construction input prices also decreased 0.2% for the month. Overall construction input prices are 0.9% higher than a year ago, while nonresidential construction input prices are 0.6% higher.

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United Rentals Acquires H&E Equipment Services for $4.8B

ENR Construction

The deal expands United Rental's already large footprint in the equipment rental market.

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Final investment decision on Sizewell C faces delay

Construction Law

Frances state auditor the Cour des competes says in a report that state owned French nuclear company EDF should delay making a final investment decision in the UKs Sizewell C nuclear reactor project until it has reduced its exposure to Hinkley Point C. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details.

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Boost Growth & Efficiency with a Unified Construction Software Platform

Silos of data and outdated systems can hold your business back. It is time to switch to a modern construction software solution designed for specialty contractors. CMiC provides a platform that simplifies operations, improves visibility, and boosts efficiency. It integrates workflows like job costing, resource planning, forecasting, and compliance control into one system.

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Construction input prices hold steady, but contractors brace for hikes

Construction Dive

Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.

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Construction robot researchers target dangerous and dirty jobs

Construction Dive

With nearly $800,000 in grant funding, a team of scientists at UC San Diego are exploring ways to integrate robotics into the building industry and improve 3D modeling and mapping.

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Skanska to begin work on $450M bridge to NC’s Outer Banks

Construction Dive

The firm will begin to drive pilings in coming weeks to replace the 65-year-old span that connects the popular barrier islands to the mainland.

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