Construction Business Owner

MAY 17, 2022

While heavy construction consistently ranks among the top industries for injuries and fatalities, the increased use of technology is helping to turn the tide and make jobsites safer. How to Advance Your Safety Strategy With Tech & See Bottom-Line Benefits to Your Operations. Tue, 05/17/2022 - 10:30.

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Vinyl, Stucco Were Used Most on New Construction in 2019. The Census Bureau's Survey of Construction found that vinyl and stucco were the most popular principal exterior wall material used in new homes last year. In the East and West North Central divisions, vinyl siding accounted for 62 and 44 percent respectively.

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 30, 2020

United Rental reported 2019 revenue of $9.35 billion, up 16 percent over 2018, with rental revenue accounting for $7.96 The company said the increase in rental revenue was due primarily to its acquisition of BakerCorp and BlueLine, and said was 4.1 percent on a pro forma basis.

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Accounting 62

BD+C

JANUARY 30, 2020

The US construction & real estate industry saw a drop of 30.4% in overall deal activity during December 2019, when compared with the last 12-month average, according to GlobalData’s deals database. A total of 48 deals worth $505.11m were announced in December 2019, compared to the 12-month average of 69 deals.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 22, 2019

Viewpoint’s Take 15 webinar series — launched last year — has been met with rave reviews, and we have a whole slew of new topics planned throughout 2019. It’s a great idea,” said one general contractor attendee after our first 2019 Take 15 webinar on Using Construction Data to Manage Profit Fade. Well done!”.

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Construction Law

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Stephen Bell was barrowing tarmac from the back of the local authority’s tipper lorry in July 2019 when he was struck by a farm vehicle passing the road works. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details. See the panel to the right.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

A review of some of the top construction headlines and a look forward to 2019. The post State of the Construction Industry: November Roundup appeared first on Viewpoint Surveyor.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 24, 2021

President Joe Biden’s USD$2 trillion housing and infrastructure agenda have been met with mixed reactions from the construction industry. Increasing costs and falling demand for new construction projects have been putting contractors on the back foot. . Waste is nothing less of a hot topic in the construction industry.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

of Construction Workforce. Employment for women in the construction industry surpassed its previous peak in 2006 last year. During the Great Recession, the number of female construction workers dropped by nearly 30% and have only now come back to pre-recession numbers, according to NAHB. Construction. cbroderick.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 10, 2020

Fluor took large charge-offs in the second quarter of 2019, and Granite said it is reviewing prior financial reporting from its heavy civil division.

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Accounting 73

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

One of the biggest challenges that contractors’ finance and accounting departments face is keeping up with all of the ever-changing tax regulations, incentives and procedures. Manage the company’s cash effectively to account for future downturns. A Closer Look at Construction Tax Incentives. A Tax Review. 5 in San Francisco.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 30, 2019

New construction technologies to attract younger workers, a push toward green building and the good and bad news in safety — these highlight some of the top stories in April. Joysticks and Simulations: The New Construction Recruiting Tools. Joysticks and Simulations: The New Construction Recruiting Tools.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 5, 2018

Revenue recognition standards were recently updated by the Financial Accounting Standards Board , and these updates will have an impact in the construction industry. Nonpublic entities must begin doing so in 2019. Understand the Effect on Construction Accounting. So where should contractors start?

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BD+C

APRIL 5, 2020

Principia, a provider of business insights to the building materials and business construction industry, tracks $72 billion of residential revenue sold in selected building product categories (roofing, siding, exterior trim, windows, doors, decking, railing, and insulation) through the lumber and building materials (LBM) channel in 2019.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 17, 2018

The new GAAP revenue recognition standards developed by the Financial Accounting Standards Board are here, and these standards are designed with complex projects in mind. When implemented properly, they offer improved cash flow and better accounting insight, which benefits contractors and customers. Identify the Contract.

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Construction Junkie

JULY 24, 2020

With so many things still in flux in the construction industry due to the effects of the pandemics, it’s an extremely important time for employers to be able to get their open positions in front of the right candidates and for job seekers to be able to take advantage of the opportunities that are available.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 31, 2022

Construction is always changing, which is why it’s worth keeping up with important statistics and developments across the industry. Like many other regions, APAC construction firms are also grappling with issues like labor skill gaps and rising supply costs. You’ll learn about: The current state of construction in APAC.

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Levelset

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Construction is a risky business by almost any measure: It not only has one of the highest business failure rates of any industry, but construction work also sits atop the list of the most dangerous jobs. In 2019, the construction industry accounted for about 20% of all work-related fatalities in the U.S.

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Construction Junkie

MARCH 9, 2021

Women in Construction Week is in full swing after starting on Sunday, March 7 and continuing through March 13th, helping to raise awareness of the opportunities that are available for women in the industry and highlighting those making a positive impact. Now is a great time for women to work in construction.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The building industry accounts for approximately 39% of all global greenhouse gas emissions. climate summit in 2019, Gensler co-CEO Diane Hoskins introduced the Gensler Cities Climate Challenge (GC3), our firmwide commitment to carbon neutrality in our work and operations by 2030. Think long term.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 23, 2023

75, has over 50 years experience in the industry and was a former CEO of MJ Gleeson which he joined in 2009 and left suddenly in 2019 following a row over pay and his succession. Veteran house builder Jolyon Harrison has been appointed as CEO at cash-strapped Inland Homes in a bid to turn the business around.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Construction industry statistics and data are increasingly important as they help accelerate decision-making on and off the construction site. Seventy-five percent of global construction industry stakeholders agree or strongly agree that the need for real-time decision-making is increasing at the project level. to reach €2.4/£2

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 22, 2020

Ram said sales of its pickup trucks jumped 18 percent in 2019, setting a record for the brand. Full-year sales for Ram-branded vehicles totaled 703,023, with pickup trucks accounting for 633,694 units. The company noted that the brand marked its 10th year since FCA split Ram from the Dodge brand in…

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Accounting 78

Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

More Women Are Leaving the Construction Industry With Reports of Sexism. In 2020, women accounted for only 10.9% In 2020, women accounted for only 10.9% Low outreach for female recruitment could also have a negative impact on a growing labor shortage and on the construction industry as a whole. Women in Construction.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

But in construction, with razor-thin margins, the stakes are significantly higher and there is little room for the unexpected. Our solutions help mitigate some of the largest project risks from conceptual design through construction operations. As with every industry, everything ultimately boils down to the bottom line.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 19, 2021

In November 2020, permits reached 888,217, whereas, in November 2019, permits hit 791,452. Between November 2019 YTD and November 2020 YTD, 45 states saw growth in single-family permits issued while five states and the District of Columbia registered a decline. decline over the November 2019 level of 470,070. Construction.

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Simultaneously, permits for multifamily construction saw a perhaps pandemic induce decline of 6.2% compared with the comparable 2019 year-to-date period. Between August 2019 YTD and August 2020 YTD, 34 states saw growth in single-family permits issued while 15 states and the District of Columbia registered a decline.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Nationwide, the number of issued single-family permits has surpassed 2019 levels, but some states reported significant declines. higher than 2019, reaching 808,301. The South issued the most single-family permits compared to 2019, experiencing a 13.3% Construction. Construction. in the South to an increase of 7.0%

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Constructonomics

JULY 2, 2021

The construction industry is no exception. Increased health risks that came along with COVID-19 worsened the productivity and efficiency in the construction sector. But, it is also said that construction has a strong potential to accelerate recovery due to its ability to create jobs. A lot of U.S.

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Pro Builder

JULY 15, 2021

Oriented strand board accounts for the most wood product used in structural panel applications in new construction. For example, OSB accounted for roughly two-thirds of wood panels used in wall sheathing in 2019.[1] Roof sheathing made of OSB made up nearly two-thirds of all roof sheathing in 2019.[3] Construction.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

In the construction industry, a lot can go wrong with the progress and completion of the structure itself. Here’s an overview of eight of the top safety and health hazards in construction — and some preventive measures you can take to avoid these risks. . of all deaths in the construction industry. .

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Construction Dive

MAY 29, 2018

Construction projects will account for around $2 billion of the fiscal year 2019 budget, which is the largest in the rail system's history.

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Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

billion recorded in 2019. Equipment rentals accounted for $663 million, new equipment sales for $167 million, and used equipment sales for $153 million. Full-year 2020 sales for Louisiana-based distributor H&E Equipment Services were down 13 percent to $1.2 billion from the $1.3 The company…

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Pro Builder

APRIL 16, 2021

The housing inventory issue has increased 52% during the past two years while the construction of entry-level homes has declined more than 84% during the past four decades. In the 1970s, 418,000 entry-level homes were constructed each year while only 65,000 were built in 2020, says Business Insider. Read More. . Market Data + Trends.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 9, 2019

The partial shutdown of the federal government is starting to affect some federal construction programs—such as those at the Federal Transit Administration—but other major infrastructure accounts have full 2019 funding and aren't harmed.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

In July 2019, there were 496,726 single-family permits issued nationwide. Between July 2019 YTD and July 2020 YTD, 35 states saw growth in single-family permits issued while 14 states and the District of Columbia registered a decline. The 10 states issuing the highest number of single-family permits combined accounted for 61.6%

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

Top 10 Safety and Compliance Solution Providers - 2019. Safety Services Company, a leading provider of safety and compliance training products and services, is proud to be named as one of the Top 10 Safety and Compliance Solution Providers 2019 by Construction Tech Review magazine, in Safety and Compliance 2019.

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