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Build a Better Job Posting in 8 Steps

Construction Business Owner

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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Non Residential / Commerical Construction Stats 2023

Job Order Contracting

Non Residential / Commerical Construction Stats 2023 Via 4bt.us – Objective, verifiable, local market construction cost data and integrated project delivery solutions. [contact-form] The post Non Residential / Commerical Construction Stats 2023 appeared first on 4BT.

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Job Order Contracting Quick Facts

Job Order Contracting

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!

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Handling Litigation and Disputes in Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

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.

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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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Gilbane tapped for $5B Mayo Clinic expansion in Minnesota

Construction Dive

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.

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How Can Telematics Reduce Rising Equipment Costs?

Construction Business Owner

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.

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Critical Component of Integrated Project Delivery

Job Order Contracting

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.

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SDB Contracting Services Wins 2023 Construction Award for Best HR Achievement

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Learn about SDB Contracting Services' award winning construction HR process.

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Florida bill would allow minors to do roofing work

Construction Dive

The legislation, which would permit teens 16 and older to work on roofing projects, also expands recruitment efforts in the trades.

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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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Why Online Reviews Matter And Ways To Deal With Negative Feedback

Contractor Bookkeeping

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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Outstanding Women in Construction 2023

Construction Business Owner

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Why Owners Need a Common Data Environment

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Owners are faced with rising pressure in today’s construction landscape with project risks and costs at an all-time high. Acquiring capital is getting more expensive with rising interest rates. Beyond that, the cost of building facilities is increasing. Data from Oxford Economics indicates that 82.5% of construction materials experienced a significant cost increase since 2020.

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Unfair labor practice charges on the rise

Construction Dive

Reports of labor violations and union petitions to the NLRB both rose in the last year. Here’s what construction employers need to know.

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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 lasting housing impact: Gen-Z redefines multifamily living

BD+C

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.

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Senior Project Manager vs. Project Executive

Construction Business Owner

Senior Project Manager vs. Project Executive ccapoccia Mon, 12/04/2023 - 16:33 One of the most important aspects of an organization’s value proposition to its employees is the ability to demonstrate career progression. Moving up the corporate organizational chart provides a sense of accomplishment and allows for key individuals to assume more responsibility.

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STOP using ACFs – The inherent flaws of Area Cost Factors

Job Order Contracting

STOP using ACFs – The inherent flaws of Area Cost Factors There are multiple false assumptions associated with Military Construction Budgeting and Area Cost Factors. As a result, more than 40 years after the introduction of area cost factors (ACFs), the Department of Defense (and the Federal Government in general) is no closer to its goals of having construction cost estimates match actual construction costs, or properly adjusting for regional (location based) and/or time-based cost varian

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Construction Kicked Off for New Hampshire Housing

PC Construction

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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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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The future of infrastructure is green, AECOM exec says

Construction Dive

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.

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Safety First, Bidding Next: How Safety & Compliance Wins Contracts

Safety Services Company

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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How to Analyze WIP Schedules

Construction Business Owner

How to Analyze WIP Schedules ccapoccia Mon, 12/04/2023 - 16:56 A contractor’s work-in-progress (WIP) schedule is used by the company’s accounting department to vet the trajectory of each construction project. When the WIP schedule is accurate and updated, contractors can foresee and possibly prevent potential issues from occurring. Key indicators to scrutinize on any project included in the WIP schedule are underbillings and overbillings, cash flow and gross profit.

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The Inflation Reduction Act and the future of power systems

CK Power

With the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in late 2022, you might have questions about what this means for your business. After all, it’s a hefty piece of legislation with provisions related to everything from decreasing healthcare costs and funding the Internal Revenue Service, to boosting American manufacturing. It also outlines new tax credits, guidelines and requirements about cutting carbon emissions through the use of clean energy — this includes the use of electric vehicles (E

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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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New Proposed Cybersecurity Rules Mean Big Changes for Federal Contractors

Federal Construction Contracting Blog

On October 3, 2023, the FAR Council released two proposed rules for federal contractor cybersecurity requirements that relate to cyber threat and incident reporting and information sharing (case 2021-017 ) and standardizing cybersecurity requirements for unclassified federal information systems (case 2021-019 ). Both proposed rules not only provide new requirements for federal contractors to follow but also provide new definitions and contract provisions for information and contract technology a

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Construction spending inches higher

Construction Dive

Manufacturing and infrastructure investments fueled a 0.1% uptick in October, but warehouse and distribution center outlays tumbled.

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6 guideposts for cities to create equitable transit-oriented developments

BD+C

6 guideposts for cities to create equitable transit-oriented developments Austin, Texas, has developed an ETOD Policy Toolkit Study to make transit-oriented developments more equitable for current and future residents and businesses. rcassidy Mon, 12/04/2023 - 13:23 GEETI SILWAL, AICP, LEED AP BD+C With its ETOD Policy Toolkit Study, Austin, Texas, is striving to make communities centered on transit stops more equitable for current and future residents and local businesses.

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3 Technologies Supporting Construction’s Sustainability Aspirations

Construction Business Owner

3 Technologies Supporting Construction’s Sustainability Aspirations ccapoccia Mon, 12/04/2023 - 17:02 Technology is developing at a rapid pace to address construction challenges in new ways that are complementary to traditional efforts. Collectively, these efforts will position the construction industry to manage risk better and institute more sustainable business practices at a quicker pace.

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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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Construction Law Guide to: CIS and the VAT Reverse Charge

Construction Law

This guide covers the VAT reverse charge on construction services, a change to tax legislation affecting the construction industry which came into force in March 2021, as well as recapping on one of the most important pieces of existing construction tax legislation, the Construction Industry Scheme (“CIS”) This story is only available to subscribers to the printed edition of Construction Law.

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Understanding Picture Windows: Features, Installation, and Types Explained

CivilJungle

Introduction of Picture Windows Picture windows are a great way to frame a beautiful view from the outside. Picture windows are a great way to make connections between the space inside and outside the building.

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7 airport expansions to watch

Construction Dive

From St. Louis to Denver, Houston and Des Moines, aviation projects are taking off, boosted by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

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