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3 Best Practices for Saving Money on Payroll

Construction Business Owner

If you work on taxpayer-funded jobs or you provide services to a government agency, you’re probably subject to the Davis-Bacon Act, McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act, state prevailing-wage laws or local living-wage laws. And small compliance mistakes quickly add up to big costs. .

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Tech Toys: 3D concrete printing, VR ladder training and more

Construction Dive

Also, Unity Reflect will allow for Autodesk Revit changes to be seen instantly in Unity VR/AR systems and a Japanese firm will use U.S.-based drone platforms to inspect and repair concrete infrastructure.

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3 Best Practices for Saving Money on Payroll

Construction Business Owner

If you work on taxpayer-funded jobs or you provide services to a government agency, you’re probably subject to the Davis-Bacon Act, McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act, state prevailing-wage laws or local living-wage laws. And small compliance mistakes quickly add up to big costs. .

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Experts to AEC firms: stop ignoring cybercrime vulnerabilities

Construction Dive

Although the industry is at high risk for hacking and the average data breach costs $3.8 million, most contractors aren’t prepared, say presenters at this week's ENR FutureTech conference.

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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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Governor’s Report: Leading By Example In Louisiana

Business Facilities

Under Gov. John Bel Edwards, Louisiana has become a national leader in cyber security and a global leader in water management and coastal restoration. - Read: Governor’s Report: Leading By Example In Louisiana at BusinessFacilities.com.

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The French Senate doesn’t want your Notre Dame restoration ideas

BD+C

Don’t expect to see the roof of Paris’ Notre Dame Cathedral adorned with an infinity pool or a greenhouse filled with exotic plants in the near future.

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Making up for the construction labor shortage with technology

Construction Dive

Construction has had a complicated relationship with technology, but the shortage of skilled labor has forced the industry to re-evaluate.

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Highway Spending Jumps 17 Percent in April

Construction Equipment

Highway and street construction spending jumped 17.2 percent in April. Construction spending totaled $1.30 trillion, according to the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). For the first four months of 2019, spending rose by 0.2 percent from the same period in 2018.

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NYC awards AECOM-Hill JV contract to manage $8.7B Rikers replacement

Construction Dive

The $107 million deal will see the team select design-build firms for four new jails that will replace the soon-to-be-shuttered Rikers Island detention facility.

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Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP

As the use of Enterprise Resource Planning systems in the construction industry is critical to optimizing operations, it's critical that decision makers conduct a thorough software evaluation to find the one that best aligns to their needs.

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Navistar Reports $48 Million Loss in Q2

Construction Equipment

Navistar announced a second quarter 2019 loss of $48 million, compared to second quarter 2018 net income of $55 million. The loss reflected a one-time charge of $159 million to address a legal class action settlement, and related litigation from legacy engines.

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Man defrauds feds $346M through sham construction firms

Construction Dive

The DOJ said Kansas contractor Matthew McPherson set up sham companies to bid on contracts set aside for disabled veterans and minorities.

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In the patient space: 6 ways nurses influence design thinking

BD+C

Nurses are acutely aware of the impact of the physical environment on their ability to deliver excellent care to patients. They spend the most time in patient rooms, navigating units for supplies, communicating with physicians and other clinical staff, and spending what little down time they have at a nurse’s station.

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New York MTA calls for 10% design, engineering fee reduction

Construction Dive

The transit authority, which faces a $1 billion budget overrun, said it will adjust future payments to contractors that do not respond to its request.

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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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EFP Corp. Investing More Than $6.5M In Indiana Expansion

Business Facilities

The Northern Indiana packaging manufacturer is expanding to a 100,000-square-foot building in the Vanderburgh Industrial Park in Evansville, IN. - Read: EFP Corp. Investing More Than $6.5M In Indiana Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Florida lawmaker questions state DOT weather-related delays

Construction Dive

Following a local media investigation that found DOT-approved delays have added 41 years to projects, a state senator has prompted the governor to call for greater scrutiny on contractor extensions.

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Details about high Rise Buildings Structural Systems

Construction Cost Estimating

Requirement for high-rise buildings: The High rise buildings are gaining popularity in recent times for the following purposes - • Shortage of land. • High demand for business and residential space. • Economic Growth. • Technological Progression. • Inventions in Structural Systems. • Aspiration for aesthetics in urban settings. • Cultural significance and prestige. • Human Desire to build higher.

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American Airlines building $250M hotel, conference center

Construction Dive

The 620,000-square-foot, nine-story building will sit at the center of the airline's new $1 billion Fort Worth, Texas, headquarters.

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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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Unity Unveils Reflect, To Convert and Link Revit Models

ENR Construction

After announcing a technology partnership with Autodesk last November, virtual reality and gaming engine platform producer Unity Technologies has introduced its first-ever product for the construction industry.

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Hard Rock, Tejon Indian Tribe jointly building $600M hotel, casino near Bakersfield, California

Construction Dive

The 52-acre project on 306 acres of federal trust land is expected to generate 1,000 construction jobs.

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Canceled WSP Contract Sends Message To NY Construction Industry

ENR Construction

Faced with a looming $1-billion operating deficit by 2022 and the need for costly capital projects, New York City’s primary transit agency, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, has imposed a 10% fee cut on current projects by hundreds of professional, technical and advisory firms.

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Kansas contractor pleads guilty to $346M veteran, minority fraud

Construction Dive

The DOJ said contractor Matthew McPherson set up sham companies to bid on contracts set aside for disabled veterans and minorities.

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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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The Top 100 Project Delivery Firms: Not 'Alternative' Anymore

ENR Construction

Design-Build and Construction Management-at-Risk are assuming an increasing percentage of the overall market.

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Hard Rock, Tejon Indian Tribe building $600M hotel, casino near Bakersfield, California

Construction Dive

Construction of the hotel and casino on federal trust land is expected to create more than 1,000 construction jobs.

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ENR's Regional 'Top Young Professionals' Contest Open For Entries

ENR Construction

ENR’s Regional Editions officially announce the start of our 2020 Top Young Professionals competition! This annual region-by-region contest—previously known as Top 20 Under 40—will highlight a group of individuals under the age of 40 who represent the industry’s top rising leaders by giving back to their industry and local communities.

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Miami-Dade officials approve up to $5B for airport capital projects

Construction Dive

The Miami International Airport modernization program will be spread across a period of five to 15 years.

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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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A Look at the Future of Lithium Ion Batteries

ENR Construction

Leaps in lithium-ion battery technology during the last two decades sparked the smartphone revolution and drove the rise of electric vehicles.

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MIami-Dade officials approve up to $5B for Miami airport capital projects

Construction Dive

The multibillion modernization program will be spread across a period of five to 15 years.

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Duke Energy Hires JV to Speed Decommission of Crystal River Nuke Plant

ENR Construction

Duke Energy will decommission its Crystal River nuclear plant in Florida about 50 years earlier than planned under an agreement with Accelerated Decommissioning Partners.

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