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Digital Builder Ep 54: How the ABC Tech Alliance Empowers Industry Collaboration & Innovation

Autodesk Construction Cloud

On this podcast episode We’re joined by Matthew Abeles , VP of Construction Technology and Innovation at the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). Recent highlights from the ABC Tech Report Every year, ABC publishes its Tech Report. Small and mid-sized contractors are increasingly leveraging digital tools.

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The ABCs of BYOD in Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Contractors are Leveraging Power of Construction Management Software and Mobile Applications for Growth, But Where Do Responsibilities for Device Management Lie? I’ve seen more and more project managers, foremen and site workers are pulling up plans on tablets or smart phones and entering job information.

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Accelerated Bridge Construction Explained

Viewpoint Construction Technology

To address the backlog of work that needs to be done and reduce the time it takes to plan and build bridges, many organizations such as the Accelerated Bridge Construction University Transportation Center at Florida International University (FIU) have promoted a new construction method called Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC).

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Accounting for Retention Receivable & Payable: A Contractor’s Guide

Levelset

Construction projects rely on contractors completing the work they started and meeting the design intent. In an attempt to hold contractors accountable, many projects use retention holdbacks, also known as retainage. These holdbacks need to be accounted for by every party to a project: owner, general contractor, and subcontractor.

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Webinars and Construction Events in March 2022

Autodesk Construction Cloud

About: Western Winter Workshop is an industry event pulling together capital program organizations, executives, contractors, consultants, innovators and technology solution professionals who share the common goal of driving successful project delivery. ABC Convention (San Antonio, TX). Western Winter Conference (Indian Wells, CA).

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Construction labor productivity starts with technology

Fieldwire

Research from the ABC (Associated Builders and Contractors) suggests construction has the tall task of attracting an estimated 546,000 additional workers on top of the normal pace of hiring in 2023 to meet the demand for labor.

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Safety Tips: Prevent Fires and Burns on Your Construction Site

Safety Services Company

According to ABC News , the fire started accidentally in a spray insulation foam trailer. This figure reveals a potential gap in safety and compliance procedures within contractor management. Developing a Hot Work Permit Program One of the best ways for contractors to prevent fires is to implement a hot work permit program.

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