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Precast concrete enhances functionality, presenter says

Construction Dive

Jim Schneider highlighted use cases of three different buildings during a session at the National Institute of Building Sciences’ conference in Washington, D.C., Thursday.

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The BETTER Job Order Contracting Solution

Job Order Contracting

Looking for a better Job Order Contracting application? The 4BT OpenJOC TM Solution is just that! Why is the 4BT OpenJOC TM Solution better? Simple, it allows you and your team to… Leverage current best management practices with a focus upon collaboratoin and best value outcomes for all participants and stakeholders. Engage and empower the project leadership team and higher level of stakeholder involvement throughout a project.

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Tracking Construction Business Finances Through QuickBooks Desktop

Contractor Bookkeeping

The power of effective bookkeeping using QuickBooks Desktop - plus an Important Update from Intuit. Keeping track of sales, earnings, expenses, and purchases is fundamental to your construction business's overall health and sustainability. Effective bookkeeping produces the data you need to evaluate your current practices, anticipate challenges, and set attainable future goals.

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TJX, the world’s largest off-price retailer, is poised to get a lot bigger

Construction Dive

The company said it could expand its global fleet by 1,300 or more additional stores in coming years, spurred in part by department store closures.

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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decision-makers who know that forecasting is a complex process, also realize that this is not feasible by using out-of-date systems.

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Mastering Construction Business Finances Through QuickBooks Desktop

Contractor Bookkeeping

The power of effective bookkeeping using QuickBooks Desktop - plus an Important Update from Intuit. Keeping track of sales, earnings, expenses, and purchases is fundamental to your construction business's overall health and sustainability. Effective bookkeeping produces the data you need to evaluate your current practices, anticipate challenges, and set attainable future goals.

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UK-Based Wood Group Rejects Dubai AE's Sweetened $1.9B Buyout Offer

ENR Construction

Latest acquisirion offer from Sidara, formerly called Dar Group, was its third in recent weeks but still "significantly undervalued" the energy specialist, Wood Group says.

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AIA/Deltek Release Latest Architecture Billings Index

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Architecture firm billings remained soft entering into 2024, with an AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index score of 46.2 in January. Any score below 50 indicates decreasing business conditions. “This now marks the lengthiest period of declining billings since 2010, although it is reassuring that the pace of this decline is less rapid and the broader economy showed improvement in January,” said Kermit Baker, Ph.D., AIA Chief Economist. “Firms are seeing growth with inquiries into new proje

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UK's Wood Group Nixes Dubai AE Sweetened $1.9B Buyout Bid

ENR Construction

Latest acquisition offer from Sidara, formerly called Dar Group, was its third in recent weeks but still "significantly undervalued" the energy specialist, it said.

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Message from Doug Flynn

Flynn

The post Message from Doug Flynn appeared first on Flynn Group of Companies.

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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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UK's Wood Group Rejects Dubai AE's Sweetened $1.9B Buyout Offer

ENR Construction

Latest offer from Sidara, formerly Dar Group, was its third in recent weeks but "significantly undervalued" the energy specialist, the UK target says.

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Construction Work Zones Remain Hazardous, AGC Study Finds

ENR Construction

Nearly half of the participants in an Associated General Contractors' annual survey said work zones are less safe than a year ago.

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Contractors: Focus on the Skills Gap, Not the People Shortage, for Immediate Impact

ENR Construction

The most measurable impact contractors can have on project outcomes is to upskill their current teams and train new hires who lack necessary skills. Online training solutions will play an important role in helping contractors develop teams for peak performance.

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Bridge the Gap Between Curiosity and Career

ENR Construction

CareerStarter is a comprehensive online platform that leads job seekers beyond career exploration to direct connections with employers, local training programs and job opportunities, getting them started on a career pathway in construction that fits their interests.

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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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Contributing Factors to the Superintendent Shortage

ENR Construction

Contractors nationwide are seeking ways to overcome the superintendent shortage. Project success often depends more on this individual more than on any other. Some companies are finding unique and creative ways to train and qualify for the role.

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Trimble Launches Unity Suite, Integrating Project Management Tools with an Eye on Asset Lifecycle

ENR Construction

The Trimble Unity suite bundles together several of its software offerings with improved data compatibility across the board.

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Leadership Development Critical Amid Labor Shortage

ENR Construction

With an increased shortage of a skilled labor force in the construction industry, contractors today need to pay increased attention to the quality of superintendent and encourage development of their skillset to help guide projects through to completion.

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Set Your Sites on the Right Site Supervisors

ENR Construction

Site supervisors play an essential role in supervising and training the field workforce and managing projects. Making sure you have the right person in that position requires being intentional with selecting and training crew leaders.

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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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NCCER Asks Women: What’s It Like to Work in Construction and What Needs to Change?

ENR Construction

NCCER white paper highlights the unique benefits women bring to the construction workforce, the obstacles encountered getting in and staying in the industry, and their advice on what contractors can do to recruit and retain more women.

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Sponsorship, Work-Life Balance and Training are Key to Attracting and Retaining Women in the Construction Industry

ENR Construction

NCCER and Ambition Theory released Building Better, a report based on a survey with women across a variety of construction sectors. The report identifies three main action items for the construction industry to focus on.

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A Compelling Case for Construction Craft Training: The Return on Investment Is Real

ENR Construction

Matthew Clark, workforce development manager at NCCER, elaborates on the effectiveness of standardized construction craft training curriculum developed with input from industry practitioners and need for effective use of key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure return on investment (ROI).

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Worley — Winning Work by Investing in its People

ENR Construction

A globally respected company’s investment in its craft workforce contributes to notable success. With a laser focus on skills development, Worley has become an employer and contractor of choice within the construction industry.

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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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ENR AOE Winner Kit Miyamoto Talks Gaza Rebuilding Plans, Even as Bombs Continue to Fall

ENR Construction

Architectural Record recently spoke with ENR 2024 Award of Excellence Winner Kit Miyamoto of Miyamoto International about his firm's efforts to assess the damage in the war-torn Gaza Strip while making plans for eventual rebuilding efforts.

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