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OSHA head calls on industry to embed safety in culture

Construction Dive

At a Wednesday event, Assistant Labor Secretary Doug Parker charged industry leaders with creating an environment that expects workers to speak up about hazards.

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National Electrical Safety Month: Key Workplace Safety Tips

Safety Services Company

In May, we celebrate National Electrical Safety Month (NESM) by emphasizing the importance of prioritizing the safety of your team members through strict adherence to electrical safety protocols. As contractors, we need to ensure the health and safety of our workers from all hazards, including what OSHA calls the “fatal four.” According to OSHA , the top 4 contributors to workplace injuries and fatalities are: Falls Struck-By Caught-By/In-Between Electrocution According to a 2022 Bur

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6 of the biggest OSHA fines of Q1 2024

Construction Dive

Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.

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Tricky Hydronic Install? Press Systems Can Make it Possible

Contractor Magazine

But watch out! Techs need to anticipate trickery from the press process.

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Your Blueprint for Efficient Construction Project Management

Take control of your construction projects with this comprehensive guide to modern project controls. Learn how to integrate advanced tools that centralize budgets, schedules, and performance metrics. Discover strategies to prevent overruns, predict risks, and optimize workflows using real-time data and predictive insights. This guide is designed for construction leaders aiming for excellence in a competitive landscape.

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Successful contractors don’t fight change. They embrace it.

Construction Dive

Know when it’s time to look beyond a “that’s how things have always been done” mentality, writes consultant Matt Verderamo.

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AECOM leans into water, climate, project management

Construction Dive

The Dallas-based firm sees global shifts in infrastructure funding toward sustainability and resilience, CEO Troy Rudd said in a Q2 earnings call.

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Trimble Acquires Flashtract to Streamline Payments on its Platform

ENR Construction

The acquisition of the construction payments management platform expands Trimble's ERP offerings.

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Pardon Our Dust - Under Construction

Wolgast Corporation

Four Options to Keep Your Clients Happy During Your Remodel Project During a commercial remodel, there is more you can do than just posting a good looking “Pardon Our Dust” sign when it comes to your customers and your staff. We know all too well how it is when you’re trying to run a business, but need to update or reconfigure your working space. The thought of disrupting business as usual is just too much, and losing out on customer traffic is out of the question.

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Semi-Autonomous Trucks Help Florida Contractor Stay Ahead

ENR Construction

Finding enough qualified workers to meet the current construction demand is a real challenge in many hot markets of the U.S. right now.

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The Funding Blueprint for Your Construction Business – Your Guide to Growth

Take your construction business to the next level with our comprehensive 2025 funding guide! Whether you're managing seasonal cash flow challenges, dealing with unexpected equipment repairs, or planning to scale your operations, securing the right funding is essential for success. This guide explores a range of fast and flexible financing options tailored for construction businesses.

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Unlock Verizon’s leap into the future: powering smart factories with private cellular networks 

Construction Today

As a leader in the industrial production revolution thanks to its innovative 5G networks and business alliances, Verizon’s private cellular technology can deliver seamless connectivity between machines, sensors, and decision-makers, enabling smart manufacturing through unmatched data speeds, low latency, and robust security. This provides benefits such as predictive maintenance… Source The post Unlock Verizon’s leap into the future: powering smart factories with private cellular

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Judge: Lane Owes $79M to I-4 Ultimate Partners Skanska, Granite

ENR Construction

A federal judge in Florida found Skanska acted in its joint venture partners' best interest, and that Lane owes its partners about $80 million for its unpaid share of capital calls.

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Dodge Momentum Index Increases 6% in April

Construction Superintendent Magazine

The Dodge Momentum Index, issued by Dodge Construction Network, increased 6.1% in April to 173.9 (2000=100) from the revised March reading of 164.0. Over the month, commercial planning improved 12.6% and institutional planning dropped 6.3%. A flood of data center projects entered planning in April, causing robust growth in the commercial segment of the DMI, while traditional office and hotel projects continued to face slower momentum.

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Road Project to Improve Access to Peru's Machu Picchu Site

ENR Construction

When completed in 2025, the new paved road will reach a hydroelectric plant just a few miles from the Machu Picchu sanctuary. Travelers can either continue on foot or by train to the town Aguas Calientes near the historic site.

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Guide to SaaS, PaaS, and Hybrid ERP: Make the Right Deployment Choice

ERP deployment options such as SaaS, PaaS, on-premises, and hybrid models directly impact your firm's scalability, security, and integration capabilities. This guide reviews how each approach supports key priorities such as managing complex projects, maintaining data sovereignty, and achieving seamless collaboration. By understanding the nuances of these options, you can make decisions that enhance your ERP's performance while aligning with budget and long-term goals.

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Choosing the Right Color Scheme for Your School

Learn Civil Engineering

Incorporating School Spirit: Exploring color options that align with the school’s branding and spirit to foster a sense of pride and unity among students and staff. Incorporating school spirit through color options that align with the school’s branding and spirit is a powerful way to foster a sense of pride and unity among students and staff.

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Design, Legal and Accounting all Fight a War on Billable Hours After the Advent of AI

ENR Construction

Generative AI conceptual design tools can create images such as these (made by ENR using Adobe’s Firefly Image 3 tool for demonstration purposes), working from text prompts as broad as “construction,” “cities” and “future.

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Senate Passes Five-Year FAA Measure, with Hike for Airport Grants

ENR Construction

The bill includes $19.7-billion for Airport Improvement Grants.

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Construction Economics for May 13, 2024

ENR Construction

ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.

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Unlock The Blueprint: How To Construct A Better Payment Workflow

Speaker: Timothy Allsopp

Payment challenges often lead to delayed projects, financial bottlenecks, and strained relationships. With construction projects becoming more complex, outdated processes are no longer sustainable. By refining financial workflow, companies can improve cash flow, reduce error, and foster trust between stakeholders. Discover practical strategies for redesigning payment systems to overcome workflow challenges while creating a smoother, more reliable process for contractors and subcontractors alike.

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Pulse for the Week of May 13, 2024

ENR Construction

Project news from Dodge Data & Analytics.

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Achieving Full ‘Living’ Status

ENR Construction

The 58,000-sq-ft PAE Living Building in Portland, Ore., is the first privately developed speculative office building fully certified under the rigorous Living Building Challenge of the International Living Future Institute, and one of only 35 fully certified Living Buildings in the world.

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Brasfield & Gorrie Drone Fleet Sends Data Directly to ArcGIS

ENR Construction

Contractor Brasfield & Gorrie is working to update its site maps to avoid utility strikes and other incidents by integrating drone flight data directly into their GIS maps using Esri’s Site Scan for ArcGIS Pro.

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ENR’s Coverage of the 1907 Collapse of the Quebec Bridge

ENR Construction

Charles Whiting Baker, chief editor of Engineering News, was vacationing in Vermont in August 1907 when word reached him that the Quebec Bridge, under construction near Quebec City across the border in Canada, had collapsed.

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Optimize Construction Projects with CMiC’s Industry-Leading ERP

Construction project managers face constant challenges, from delayed schedules to fragmented workflows. CMiC’s ERP transforms how projects are managed, providing a unified system for financials, scheduling, and collaboration. With tools for real-time insights, cost control, and document management, CMiC empowers managers to make confident decisions.