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Protect Your Ride: How to Install a Metal Carport in Your Driveway

Construction Marketing

Owning a car is like having a baby because you want to take care of it with all you have and you don’t want something bad to happen to it. After all, it’s a significant investment and it’ll be your possession for a long time. Protecting it isn’t an afterthought—it’s a priority. And one of the most practical steps you can take is to install a metal carport.

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2024 JOC Program

Job Order Contracting

Is your 2024 JOC Program up to date? FACT: Most JOC Programs have not kept pace with current robust processes, cost data sets, or technologies. Are you and your Job Order Contracting Team… continually making improvements. adopting a long-term perspective, engaging in better internal and external communications, allocating resources to the most attractive improvement activities, collaboratively and efficiently engaging in planning, procurement, and project delivery activities, encouraging

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Construction Industry Trends: May 2024 Roundup

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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Your Guide to the Diverse Range of Compact Loaders on the Market

Construction Business Owner

Your Guide to the Diverse Range of Compact Loaders on the Market ccapoccia Mon, 06/03/2024 - 07:09 Today’s construction contractors have unprecedented options when it comes to selecting a new compact loader for their fleet. An impressive variety of sizes, options, features, benefits and attachment choices are available to fit any number of conceivable tasks and jobsite needs.

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Forecasting With Confidence: How Contractors Can Solve Four Common Challenges

At the highest level, contractors understand the importance of accurately predicting and preparing for variances in costs or schedules when delivering a construction project. In fact, leaders know it is essential to the profitability, cash flow and potential viability of projects. For that reason, forward-thinking decision-makers who know that forecasting is a complex process, also realize that this is not feasible by using out-of-date systems.

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Safety pro gets personal about construction’s mental health challenges

Construction Dive

While the industry’s suicide and substance abuse rates are some of the highest, the issue doesn’t get enough attention, an XL Construction exec writes.

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Work Continues for UVM’s On Campus Multipurpose Center

PC Construction

The PC Construction team is now well underway on the next phase of The University of Vermont’s On Campus Multipurpose Center project, continuing the extensive renovations to the university’s athletic facilities. Current work includes 11,000 square feet of renovations and fit-ups to multiple spaces within the Forbush building of the existing 300,000-square-foot Patrick-Forbush-Gutterson Athletic Complex.

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Defect Management: From practical completion to the final certificate

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Learn the key terms around defect management, completion, and practical advice for making sure your construction projects don’t get hit by delays.

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Manhattan Congestion Pricing Pause Leaves $15B Funding Question for Transit Work

ENR Construction

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said she was indefinitely pausing implementation of congestion pricing tolls for Manhattan because of the potential for "unintended consequences.

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How climate change is hitting highways

Construction Dive

Resilience is a key consideration for road builders amid a slew of new environmental conditions, said a Federal Highway Administration official at the recent 2024 NIBS conference in Washington, D.C.

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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

The Verdantix Green Quadrant: EHS Software 2023 is an independent third-party analysis of 23 EHS software vendors (including Intelex) that provides an in-depth look at the technical capabilities, application breadth, innovation focus, and momentum of key environmental, health, and safety management software market players. The guide is essential reading for EHS software benchmarking, especially for understanding unique vendor strengths and capabilities.

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Nonresidential Construction Adds 17,100 Jobs in May

Contractor Magazine

On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has increased by 251,000 jobs, an increase of 3.1%.

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Major Operational Milestone for WSSC’s Piscataway WRRF Bioenergy Project

PC Construction

Last night brought a lot of excitement to the $271 million Piscataway WRRF Bioenergy Project , which centers on the addition of the thermal hydrolysis and anaerobic digestion processes to produce Class A biosolids. In the words of our friends at WSSC Water, “Last night, a bundle of innovation was born.” This quip refers to the next phase of operational start-up requiring initial seeding of the anaerobic digester.

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Building Remodel for Energy & Money Savings

Wolgast Corporation

If you’re currently ready for an office remodel, you have the potential to save a considerable amount of money by investing in modern, energy efficient products and installations. With 29% of your operating expense being spent on utilities 1 , the energy efficient products that have become available over the last six years or less can make a big impact.

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Scaffold Fall Kills Ironworker on Chicago Cancer Center Project

ENR Construction

Fall that killed David O’Donnell, 27, and injured another ironworker occurred after scaffolding blew away from a University of Chicago project under construction, said a fire official, but it is under federal OSHA investigation.

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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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New construction technology releases: June 2024

Construction Dive

New tech tools on the market include AI-powered delay forecasting, a smart antenna to better control equipment and a detailed GIS map integration.

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New issue of Construction Law arrives with subscribers

Construction Law

The latest issue of Construction Law is arriving on subscriber’s desks, and our extensive range of in depth news and analysis of key developments is also available to read now on the journal’s website. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details. If you don't have an account, you can get free access to the news on this site and receive a free newsletter on Fridays by creating a Newsletter account.

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CMAA New England Recognizes BETA Technologies Project

PC Construction

Yesterday, PC Construction was recognized by the Construction Management Association of America’s New England Chapter with a Project Achievement Award for the BETA Technologies S40 Aircraft Assembly Facility. The Project Achievement Awards highlight the “best of the best” projects that serve as an example in the construction industry and are true pinnacles of excellence and innovation.

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Preventing flooring failures: Factors to consider in substrate prep

Construction Specifier

By David Gross Substrate preparation is a crucial first step in the flooring installation process and it can significantly impact the appearance and longevity of the final flooring material. While most floor covering installers understand the concept of basic preparation steps such as cleaning and leveling, some are less experienced with the additional technical aspects of moisture and pH testing.

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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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MTA Projects in Limbo After Governor Pauses Manhattan Congestion Pricing

ENR Construction

Transit projects ranging from a $7.7-billion subway line extension to station accessibility improvements are on hold with the pause of program which was expected to generate $15 billion.

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Hilton bets big on lifestyle category, plans to double hotels in 4 years

Construction Dive

Former Graduate Hotels President Kevin Osterhaus will lead the growth of the company's lifestyle portfolio, which is expected to increase to 700 hotels.

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Transparency worries rise over growing use of frameworks

Construction Law

The value of government contracts awarded to the private sector via frameworks has tripled in the past four years but is raising transparency concerns, according to procurement data provider Tussell. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details. If you don't have an account, you can get free access to the news on this site and receive a free newsletter on Fridays by creating a Newsletter account.

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ABC: Nonresidential Construction Spending Remains Near Record High

Construction Superintendent Magazine

National nonresidential construction spending decreased 0.3% in April, according to the latest Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of data published by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $1.20 trillion. Spending was down on a monthly basis in 10 of the 16 nonresidential subcategories.

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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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How ProjectReady Integrates with Autodesk Construction Cloud

Construction Today

ProjectReady and Autodesk Construction Cloud have joined forces to offer a comprehensive solution that enhances project management capabilities. This integration brings together the best features of both platforms, providing construction professionals with tools that improve collaboration, streamline workflows, and boost overall project efficiency. This article delves into the specifics of this… Source The post How ProjectReady Integrates with Autodesk Construction Cloud appeared first on

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Autodesk Appoints New CFO After Audit Into Recent Accounting Practices

ENR Construction

The tech giant says it will change how it books multiyear software subscriptions after an audit committee found lower revenue in the end years of such deals was accounted for incorrectly.

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The heat is on. Contractors say they’re ready.

Construction Dive

Commercial construction firms aren't waiting on OSHA's much-anticipated heat standard to protect their workers.

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Builders call for planning reform

Construction Law

The National Federation of Builders (NFB) has called for an ‘Ofsted’ style system for planning to be introduced by the next government in its general election submission. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details. If you don't have an account, you can get free access to the news on this site and receive a free newsletter on Fridays by creating a Newsletter account.

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Drive Profitability With a Construction-Specific ERP

For specialty contractors, using a construction software platform helps to lay the technological foundation required to support future growth and improved financial performance. Through integrated back office and field capabilities, you can improve how you bid, plan, staff, run, monitor, and close out self-performing projects, all while improving operational excellence.

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Escalation: Predicting project costs in a volatile market

BD+C

Escalation: Predicting project costs in a volatile market 0 qpurcell Mon, 06/03/2024 - 12:26 Construction Costs Thad Berkes, Chief Cost Estimator, Design Collaborative, shares that one of the major hurdles that Design Collaborative attempts to forecast for its commercial construction projects is escalation. Thad Berkes, Chief Cost Estimator Contractors Designers Construction Costs One of the major hurdles that we attempt to forecast for our commercial construction projects is escalation.

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Construction Giant Lendlease Exits International Arena

Construction Today

Lendlease, the Australian construction giant, recently announced its decision to exit the international construction market. This strategic move is part of the company’s effort to concentrate on its core markets in Australia, the United States, and Europe. The decision follows a comprehensive review of the firm’s operations, affecting about 7% of its global construction backlog.

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Massachusetts Utility Launches Geothermal Network Claimed as Setting a US First

ENR Construction

Eversource utility-scale thermal energy pilot links residential and commercial buildings in Framingham to provide heating and cooling