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4 Ways to Boost New Tech Adoption with Post-Installation Training

Viewpoint Construction Technology

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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Demystifying Reinforced Concrete: Key Principles for Construction

The Constructor

Reinforced concrete is one of the world’s most widely used building materials. From bridges and skyscrapers to foundations and walls, reinforced concrete is essential to modern construction. Despite its prevalence, many people need to become more familiar with the key principles of reinforced concrete construction, design considerations, and the installation and maintenance processes.

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The Importance of Fire Safety in High-Rise Buildings

The Constructor

High-rise buildings are typically more than five stories and can range from just a few stories to the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, which stands at 830 meters. High-rise buildings are constructed for various uses, including residential, office, and commercial, and are considered a major engineering feat due to the complexities of constructing tall […] The post The Importance of Fire Safety in High-Rise Buildings appeared first on The Constructor.

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Construction job openings increase 68K

Construction Dive

There are more job openings than there are unemployed Americans and construction, like many industries, faces a growing need for workers.

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The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide

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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Prepare for the Construction Industry Evolution With a Digital Transformation

Construction Business Owner

Prepare for the Construction Industry Evolution With a Digital Transformation A playbook for modernizing your processes to remain competitive mhodges Wed, 05/31/2023 - 10:34 Construction technology continues to quickly evolve. Not many years ago, it would have been impossible to design, plan, and execute an entire building plan from a single, three-dimensional blueprint via building information modeling (BIM) technology, but today it is.

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Concept Homes to Promote the Wellness that People Want from Their Homes

Pro Builder

Concept Homes to Promote the Wellness that People Want from Their Homes qpurcell Thu, 06/01/2023 - 10:10 During the early days of the pandemic, community design and marketing expert Teri Slavik-Tsuyuki of tsk ink found herself growing increasingly frustrated. She noticed that so much news coverage focused on the pandemic’s effects on many industries—but not its effects on the spaces where people were suddenly spending the bulk of their time.

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Revamping Historic Buildings: Challenges and Opportunities

The Constructor

Historic buildings offer a unique opportunity to reclaim a piece of history and breathe new life into communities. Revamping these buildings comes with many advantages, including increased property value, community engagement, and a variety of creative opportunities. But there are also significant challenges to be aware of, from navigating regulations and managing costs to understanding […] The post Revamping Historic Buildings: Challenges and Opportunities appeared first on The Constructo

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Top 10 commercial contractors of 2023

Construction Dive

Turner maintained its No. 1 ranking while first-timer MasTec claimed the third spot in this year’s list of construction industry giants.

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Jobsite Management Software for the Field

Construction Business Owner

Jobsite Management Software for the Field How jobsites worldwide are saving time & money mhodges Fri, 06/02/2023 - 11:28 Millions of jobsites worldwide are saving time and money on their construction projects using Fieldwire to connect their field and office teams on a single, easy-to-use platform. Companies of any size can get started in minutes using Fieldwire to access and share information, plan and manage work, and track and report progress.

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Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business

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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Becoming A Better Construction Company Owner By Developing Courage

Contractor Bookkeeping

Fear is a natural, emotional response to distress. The evolution of humanity was dependent upon feeling and responding to fear. Unfortunately, for some of us, fear is a stumbling block to unlocking our full potential and becoming great leaders. Fear can have a significant impact on business activities. If a business owner is afraid of taking risks or making decisions based on past negative experiences, it can hinder their success.

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Teardown-Rebuilds Are Taking Over the New-Home Market

Pro Builder

Teardown-Rebuilds Are Taking Over the New-Home Market ldeakins Tue, 05/30/2023 - 10:40 Rather than hunting for increasingly scarce vacant lots, builders are tearing down existing properties to add new infill homes to favorable neighborhoods A National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) report recently found that in 2021, nine percent of new homes resulted from teardowns, a share that continues to rise as undeveloped lots become increasingly hard to find.

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PCL acquires specialty craft firm

Construction Dive

The contractor bought The Companies of Nassal, an Orlando, Florida-based fabricator that focuses on rockwork for theme parks, zoos and aquariums.

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How Construction Finance Leaders Can Drive Employee Engagement

Construction Business Owner

How Construction Finance Leaders Can Drive Employee Engagement 3 key strategies to better overcome staffing challenges in today’s competitive market mhodges Thu, 06/01/2023 - 13:29 Older generations of workers are retiring while others are considering careers in different industries or choosing not to return to work. As a result, construction companies have to find new ways to work more efficiently and meet the desires of the current workforce by providing flexible options.

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The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting

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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A Case for Connected Navisworks: Why It’s Crucial for Construction Projects

Autodesk Construction Cloud

There are several challenges facing VDC departments today that would not have ranked as top areas of concern 10 years ago. If you’re managing projects in any capacity right now, you know these areas well. Though the issues are well-defined, the path forward is an evolving debate. In VDC departments across the globe, leadership teams are breaking the BIM Manager mold and thinking about how the right mix of people, process, and technology could propel productivity well beyond where it’s been.

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Boosted by All Sectors, Construction Adds 25K Jobs in May

ENR Construction

The heavy and civil engineering category led the way, adding 10,700 jobs, while specialty trade contractors added 7,300 positions, and building contractors added 6,600 jobs.

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Innovative Materials for Concrete Reinforcement and Durability

The Constructor

Concrete is essential in many modern structures, from buildings to bridges and dams. Strengthening and reinforcing the material is essential in ensuring its strength and durability. Unfortunately, traditional concrete reinforcement and durability methods are becoming outdated and are only sometimes suitable for modern-day projects. Fortunately, there are a variety of innovative materials that can be […] The post Innovative Materials for Concrete Reinforcement and Durability appeared first

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The Dotted Line: Why ChatGPT needs a (construction) lawyer

Construction Dive

The suddenly-everywhere tech can spit out a contract lickety-split. But would you trust your $100 million project to it?

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

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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Maximizing the Power of Cards

Construction Business Owner

Maximizing the Power of Cards 5 ways paying with credit cards can help businesses grow mhodges Tue, 05/30/2023 - 15:02 With rising costs and tough competition, businesses need to make the most of every dollar. For many, moving away from check, ACH, debit card or wire transfer has been an important step. Discover five ways credit cards can help businesses grow.

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LOCALLY RESEARCHED Cost Data – Up to Date Unit Price Construction Cost Data

Job Order Contracting

LOCALLY RESEARCHED & Up to Date Unit Price Construction Cost Data available exclusively from 4BT (Four BT, LLC)! Line item cost data representing local market conditions. No use of location factors or economic factors – actual local market labor, material, and equipment costs. Cost data is collected and represented in a consistent way – expanded CSI MasterFormat, industry standard terms and defintions.

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Welcome PC Interns!

PC Construction

We are excited to welcome PC’s 2023 summer interns! We have over 20 individuals joining us from colleges and universities spanning the East Coast. Over the next few months, they will work with our talented teams in each of our regions – from Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire and New York down to the Mid-Atlantic, North Carolina, Georgia and Florida – to hone their skills and gain on-the-job experience.

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Tools and Tiaras: Empowering Plumbing’s Next Female Generation

Contractor Magazine

Founder Judaline Cassidy builds a fierce group of Princess Warriors to break down barriers to mechanical, industrial and technical trade careers.

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Discover 7 Ways to Cut Construction Inefficiencies

Construction sites are often just-barely-controlled chaos. Without clear coordination, you risk everything from clashes to delays, cancellations, and missed deadlines. Get the free eBook & learn how to solve the biggest challenges in construction!

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Subcontractors feel the pinch but still expect growth

Construction Dive

A shrinking labor pool and supply chain delays impact subs’ bottom lines, but the silver lining of the IIJA has gotten shinier.

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Outsourcing More? There Could Be Hidden Costs

Construction Business Owner

Outsourcing More? There Could Be Hidden Costs Exploring the pros, the cons & how to do it right sdempsey Fri, 06/02/2023 - 09:57 Since the late 1980s, businesses have turned to outsourcing to expand globally, control costs and improve efficiency. Initially used for scaling and launching new products, outsourcing has become crucial for accessing specialized knowledge and avoiding excessive investments.

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The SOLE SOURCE for Current, Objective, Verifiable, and Granular LOCAL MARKET CONSTRUCTION COST DATA

Job Order Contracting

4BT (Four BT, LLC) is the sole source for current, objective, verifiable, and granular local market cost data that does not rely upon location or economic factoring of national average cost information. Construction cost data is available for for Small Projects, Operations & Maintenance, and Major Renovations and Alterations, as well as Preventive Maintenance.

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NAR Kicks off Community Service Projects for Realtor Volunteer Days

Pro Builder

NAR Kicks off Community Service Projects for Realtor Volunteer Days ldeakins Fri, 06/02/2023 - 10:28 The National Association of Realtors is gearing up for Realtor Volunteer Days, a week of nationwide community service projects The National Association of Realtors (NAR) is calling on all of its members to participate in Realtor Volunteer Days this Saturday through June 11.

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Learn How to Boost Productivity for Every Project

For construction contractors, productivity is everything. Download this guide to discover how digital production tracking improves project visibility, data collection, and production insights—all in real time.

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Designing a pedestrian-focused city for people to live, work, and play

BD+C

Designing a pedestrian-focused city for people to live, work, and play 0 qpurcell Fri, 06/02/2023 - 11:13 Urban Planning What makes a city walkable? Shepley Bulfinch's Omar Bailey, AIA, LEED AP, NOMA, believes pedestrian focused cities benefit most when they're not only easy to navigate, but also create spaces where people can live, work, and play. Omar Bailey, AIA, LEED AP, NOMA University Buildings Mixed-Use Student Housing Office Buildings Shopping Centers Transit Facilities Codes Urban Plann

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Judge halts bridge project over Alabama DOT head’s ‘personal vendetta’

Construction Dive

The Montgomery County Circuit Court said the official had operated in bad faith in building the $120 million project 1 mile away from a toll company’s existing span.

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Refresh Your Company’s New Hire Checklist

Construction Business Owner

Refresh Your Company’s New Hire Checklist Your template for creating better first days & encouraging eager employees mhodges Fri, 06/02/2023 - 08:34 Want new employees to feel excited and ready to dive into their roles? Complete these 20+ essential onboarding tasks detailed in this free onboarding checklist. Fill out the form at this link to download the checklist.

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