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3 Steps to Better Cost Control in Construction Projects

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The latest research from Deloitte and Autodesk found that economic uncertainty was cited as the top challenge for Australian construction businesses. 61% of construction businesses reported that rising material and labour costs significantly impacted their financial viability. KPMG research also shows just 31% of projects come within 10% of the original budget, indicating that budget control is more crucial than ever in this uncertain economic climate.

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How Labor Shortages & Virtual Work Are Changing Purchase-to-Pay Processes

Construction Business Owner

Promote to rotator No Rotator Image Status of webinar Featured Thu, 06/22/2023 - 12:00 1 p.m. CDT As a result of economic and cultural trends, construction organizations today are increasingly relying on technologies that increase efficiency — especially in accounting departments. While the COVID-19 pandemic is largely behind us, construction companies are still dealing with the repercussions, including a backlog resulting from material and skilled labor shortages.

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The Dotted Line: Why ChatGPT needs a (construction) lawyer

Construction Dive

The suddenly-everywhere tech can spit out a contract lickety-split. But would you trust your $100 million project to it?

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Luton Town FC to start new stadium before end of 2023

Construction Enquirer

Luton Town FC is aiming to start groundworks for its planned new 23,500-capacity stadium before the end of the year. The club is pressing ahead with its Power Court stadium plan with the aim of submitting detailed plans before for its first match in the Premier League. The club’s development arm, 2020 Developments, has just released new images as it gears up to fast-track the planned new stadium in the heart of Luton’s town centre.

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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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Debt ceiling deal would speed environmental permitting

Construction Dive

The proposed legislation could also advance the Mountain Valley Pipeline and help boost the construction workforce, according to one trade group.

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Top 10 commercial contractors of 2023

Construction Dive

Turner maintained its No. 1 ranking while first-timer MasTec claimed the third spot in this year’s list of construction industry giants.

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Plan approved to redevelop major Glasgow shopping mall

Construction Enquirer

Development manager Sovereign Centros has got the thumbs up for outline plans to transform the St Enoch shopping centre in Glasgow into a landmark mixed-use scheme. Proposals focus on the creation of a transformative city centre living scheme with over 900 homes, shops, leisure facilities, hotel and offices. The masterplan, drawn up by Leslie Jones Architecture, proposes an urban network of streets, based on historic street layouts.

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Majority of highway contractors report work zone crashes in last year

Construction Dive

AGC called upon legislators and motorists alike to improve roadwork safety as part of its highway contractor survey.

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Banned demolition boss wins appeal to remain a director

Construction Enquirer

Former managing director of Cantillon Paul Cluskey has won his appeal to continue as a director of the demolition contractor after being handed a four-and-a-half-year ban by the Competition and Markets Authority for involvement in cover pricing agreements. Cluskey, 49, signed a ‘company disqualification undertaking’ with the CMA last February, admitting involvement in three cover-bidding incidents.

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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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Hensel Phelps starts $630M NIH project in Maryland

Construction Dive

The Colorado-based general contractor expects to complete construction by 2029.

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McLaren Property to revamp Liverpool roller skating site

Construction Enquirer

McLaren Property has submitted a planning application to Liverpool City Council for a 242-bed student accommodation scheme on a site formerly occupied by the Ritz Roller Rink. The site on Myrtle Street neighbouring the University of Liverpool campus has seen two previous unsuccessful attempts at redevelopment. The McLaren scheme has been designed by Cartwright Pickard Architects and has been refined through lengthy discussions with the city council’s planning, urban design and conservation offic

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Feds Advance Approvals for $2.5B Nevada Transmission Projects

ENR Construction

But White House and legislators punt on more sweeping US transmission upgrade measures as they OK all permits for controversial gas pipeline in deadline-pushed debt ceiling compromise bill now set for House and Senate votes.

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Wates names Midlands construction chief

Construction Enquirer

Wates has appointed Matt Johnson as regional director for its construction business in the Midlands. Johnson has achieved rapid promotion since joining Wates’s Midlands’ division last summer as operations director. He brings more than 20 years’ experience within the construction, having worked as project director for Balfour Beatty and Lendlease as well as more recently director at leisure contractor Pulse Design & Build.

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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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Crews Cut and Roughen Colorado Dam for $531M Raise Project

ENR Construction

Denver Water is raising its dam outside Boulder, Colo., by 131 ft to nearly triple the Gross Reservoir's capacity.

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B&K confirms £140m Leeds build to rent project

Construction Enquirer

Bowmer + Kirkland has been appointed to construct a 500-flat build to rent scheme at Whitehall Riverside in Leeds city centre. The £140m project is being delivered by Glenbrook and backed by Legal & General following last month’s announcement of what is Leeds’ largest build-to-rent funding deal and the pair’s first venture together. Whitehall Riverside represents Glenbrook’s first residential scheme in Leeds with a further 618-home development to come forward at Kirkstall Road later this yea

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Industrialized Construction Bridges the Gap Between Traditional and Future Building – Q&A with Salla Eckhardt

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Salla Eckardt has built a career by challenging the status quo to forge a path of growth and innovation. With over 20 years of experience–most recently working for Microsoft as its Director of Digital Building Lifecycle and Innovation–Salla has built a reputation in the construction industry for fostering programs that utilize emerging technology and innovative applications to inform digital strategy.

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How Will Climate Emergencies Affect Home Prices?

Pro Builder

How Will Climate Emergencies Affect Home Prices? ldeakins Tue, 05/30/2023 - 11:17 The climate crisis could have serious implications for the U.S. housing market, says 'Big Short' real estate investor Dave Burt Dave Burt, CEO of investment research firm DeltaTerra Capital, and one of the few who warned of the subprime mortgage crisis ahead of the 2008 housing market collapse, is now sounding the alarm about climate-related costs in today’s market.

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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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Industrialized Construction Bridges the Gap Between Traditional and Future Building – Q&A with Salla Eckardt

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Industrialized Construction Bridges the Gap Between Traditional and Future Building – Q&A with Salla Eckardt Salla Eckardt has built a career by challenging the status quo to forge a path of growth and innovation. With over 20 years of experience–most recently working for Microsoft as its Director of Digital Building Lifecycle and Innovation–Salla has built a reputation in the construction industry for fostering programs that utilize emerging technology and innovative applications to

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A Quarter of American Homeowners Are Considered ‘House Poor'

Pro Builder

A Quarter of American Homeowners Are Considered ‘House Poor' ldeakins Tue, 05/30/2023 - 11:31 A growing number of homeowners are spending more than 30% of their income on housing costs, leaving more than 1 in 4 Americans financially burdened A recent analysis of monthly housing costs and median income data by the Chamber of Commerce found that more than one-quarter of all homeowners in the U.S. are considered “house poor,” meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing costs.

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The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: A Pivotal Moment for Water Public-Private Partnerships in the United States

Constructlaw

Introduction America’s water infrastructure has long faced a critical need for funding and modernization. According to the American Society of Civil Engineers, there is a $105 billion funding gap for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projected over the next two decades. [1] The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) addresses this issue head-on, allocating $55 billion to water infrastructure — the largest federal investment of its kind in the nation’s history. [2] However, the

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Why Experts Say the Remodeling Sector Will Remain Strong Long-Term

Pro Builder

Why Experts Say the Remodeling Sector Will Remain Strong Long-Term ldeakins Tue, 05/30/2023 - 11:37 Remodeling is slowing as inflation makes home improvement projects more expensive. But as homeowners opt to stay put rather than sell, many are expected to invest in extensive upgrades in the years ahead Americans took on remodeling or DIY home projects in record numbers throughout the pandemic, but amid soaring inflation and growing recession fears, homeowners are becoming less willing to take on

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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 Art of Risk Management: Safeguarding Your Construction Business in an Uncertain World 

Learn Civil Engineering

Running a constriction business is no easy task, in the modern landscape with intense market competition, greater consumer demands as well as numerous market uncertainties, companies are presented with challenges that if not appropriately managed can hurt and damage even the most prepared entrepreneurs and business owners.

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Beam Load Calculator

CivilJungle

How to Work with Beam Load Calculator? In this calculator, we calculate calculating beam laod. So,Here we calculate beam load Step by Step. Step – 1. First Select Unit in Meter or Feet. Step.

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Vinyl vs. Aluminum Windows: What Are the Differences?

Learn Civil Engineering

Aluminum and vinyl window frames are some of the most popular options in the market. Both window frames are affordable and provide various benefits. For instance, aluminum window frames are more durable, while vinyl windows provide better protection against air leakages.

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High Performance Sliding Doors from AD Systems

BD+C

High Performance Sliding Doors from AD Systems 1 kcichowicz Tue, 05/30/2023 - 09:12 Find the right standard or custom sliding door solution for your next project with AD Systems. Learn more at SPECADSYSTEMS.COM.

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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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LG Energy Solution, Hyundai to build $4.3B joint battery cell plant in Georgia

Construction Dive

The two South Korea-based companies will locate the facility near Hyundai’s upcoming EV campus.

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Safety Firm Sold Fake Construction Training Cards, NYC DA Charges

ENR Construction

Undercover agents exchanged cash for Brooklyn firm's falsely certified documents, Manhattan prosecutor Alvin Bragg charges.

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The Push Toward Sustainable Heat Pump Technology

Contractor Magazine

CONTRACTOR magazine took the opportunity to speak to two manufacturing leaders in the sustainable space—A.O. Smith and Lochinvar—about electrification and heat pump water heater technology.