Construction Business Owner

APRIL 13, 2023

Addressing Mental Health Issues Among Workers at Civil Contractors ccapoccia Thu, 04/13/2023 - 14:59 While the COVID-19 pandemic was largely negative for the world, it appears that the construction industry has experienced at least one positive outcome from the pandemic: a more open and engaged approach to worker mental health. Attention to the mental health of construction workers did not start in 2020.

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 13, 2023

Job Order Contract CORE REQUIREMENTS drive efficiency. They are critical to enabling optimal performance and achieving satisfaction for all participants and stakeholders. Traditional JOC Programs have proved challenging and costly to many participants as they tend to be structured to favor owners and are costly. Also, they fail to bring together the right people, owners, and design-builders, together in a collaborative environment.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 13, 2023

5 Risk Management Areas You Should Focus on This Year & Beyond ccapoccia Thu, 04/13/2023 - 16:55 The last several years have been challenging for contractors as they face mounting pressures from inflation, labor shortages, rising capital costs and continued supply chain interruptions. As you navigate these pressures, be sure not to ignore the many risks that could adversely affect the business you’ve worked so hard to build and maintain.

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The Constructor

APRIL 13, 2023

Translucent concrete provides a revolutionary way to bring in natural light while providing structural and aesthetic advantages. This innovative material can create a modern and striking look in architectural projects while conserving energy and increasing safety. In this article, we will learn about translucent concrete, its incredible benefits, and how it can be used in […] The post The Magical Effects of Translucent Concrete appeared first on The Constructor.

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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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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 13, 2023

The Foundations of Operational Excellence (Part 2 of 3) ccapoccia Thu, 04/13/2023 - 14:17 For many engineering and construction (E&C) firms, the first area they turn to for improvement is the field, because it often seems to be the easiest place to boost efficiency. Yet, operationally superior organizations know they must implement the right practices, processes and people across the entire organization, including field teams.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 13, 2023

How Integrated Tech Can Improve Information, Processes & Sharing ccapoccia Thu, 04/13/2023 - 15:33 Communication, transparency and open sharing of project information are essential to building successful relationships across all stakeholders on the project team. However, the shared information must also be trusted. If incomplete, inaccurate or untimely information is sent, relationships and trust can quickly erode.

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APRIL 13, 2023

SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVE your JOB ORDER CONTRACT Sustainable Facilities Management #1 Put People First: Center your JOC Program around integrating your Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery Teams and enabling internal and external professionals to reach their full potential and perform their best sets up your organization for best value achievement. #2.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 13, 2023

Set Your Sights on Success ccapoccia Thu, 04/13/2023 - 13:49 What’s the No. 1 factor successful construction company leaders focus on to achieve results? At a recent mastermind peer group meeting attended by 20 successful construction company owners and managers, I asked: “What’s the one thing you do to make sure your construction company is successful?

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Construction Dive

APRIL 13, 2023

The number of cranes in North American cities grew by 7% from the most recent report by Rider Levett Bucknall, but the increase was concentrated in the multifamily sector.

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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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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 13, 2023

Promote to rotator No Rotator Image Status of webinar Featured Thu, 04/27/2023 - 12:00 1 p.m. CDT Construction companies have little to no control over the cost of materials or the state of the labor market. However, how you manage projects is entirely under your control. Bloated technology stacks and disconnected workflows create delays in projects and waste resources.

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Construction Dive

APRIL 13, 2023

Despite the decrease among some types of products, other commodity prices continued to rise.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 13, 2023

ESOPs as an Alternative Buyer for Construction Companies ccapoccia Thu, 04/13/2023 - 14:33 In an economic environment defined by ever-increasing interest rates, traditional market debt financing doesn’t provide liquidity to corporations as it did in the past. Particular to the construction industry, interest rate hikes make construction projects more expensive due to the increase in material costs, which can delay or cancel projects, or place pressure on general contractors’ or subcontractors’

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 13, 2023

SQUARE Engineering firm was founded in 1992. The core of SQUARE’s success is offering technically sound and cost-effective solutions that guarantee the most rewarding results. Viewed as best-in-class in the construction industry, SQUARE are committed to professional excellence that meets and exceeds clients’ expectations with a delivery promise centred around delivering flawless results.

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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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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 13, 2023

Understanding Termination for Convenience ccapoccia Thu, 04/13/2023 - 15:16 Parties enter into contracts to memorialize the terms of an agreement reached with other parties. Each contract should outline the responsibilities and duties of each party in order to hold each contracting party to the agreed-upon terms. Construction contracts are no different and generally contain certain essential terms that include price, scope of work and time for performance.

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BD+C

APRIL 13, 2023

Creating a sense of place with multipurpose K-12 school buildings 0 dbarista Thu, 04/13/2023 - 12:02 K-12 Schools Multipurpose buildings serve multiple program and functional requirements. The issue with many of these spaces is that they tend not to do any one thing well. James Krueger, AIA, NCARB, Design Principal Education Facilities K-12 Schools School Construction Designers Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Facility Managers Architects Building Owners PreK–12 education has become

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 13, 2023

Leveraging Tech So Your Company Survives & Thrives ccapoccia Thu, 04/13/2023 - 16:21 The construction industry has faced significant challenges in recent years, with economic uncertainty and fluctuating demand exerting pressure on budgets and resources. As we come to terms with a difficult economic forecast in the coming months, it is more important than ever for leaders and managers to ensure that every dollar spent delivers maximum return on investment (ROI), including information technology (

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Pro Builder

APRIL 13, 2023

As Mortgage Rates Fall, Priced Out Buyers Are Making a Comeback ldeakins Thu, 04/13/2023 - 10:57 The Federal Reserve is slowing its aggressive rate hikes amid cooler inflation and a weaker labor market, and long-delayed homebuyers are being quick to respond The average contract interest rate for 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances of $726,200 or less fell from 6.40% to 6.30% last week, and as a result, mortgage applications to purchase a home rose 8% compared with the pre

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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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Construction Dive

APRIL 13, 2023

As tradesworkers expect more from their jobs, some general contractors could shift toward self-perform.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 13, 2023

These Are the Most Sought-After Neighborhoods in the US ldeakins Thu, 04/13/2023 - 10:44 New listings in these local housing markets are getting the most attention on Zillow Over the past several years, housing experts have tracked the most popular states and metro areas among homebuyers in the midst of an unprecedented housing boom, but a new study by HouseFresh takes an even closer look at the nation’s hottest markets.

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Construction Dive

APRIL 13, 2023

The project suffered a setback in 2020 after Skanska USA’s barges crashed into it during Hurricane Sally.

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ENR Construction

APRIL 13, 2023

As an index of what people are thinking, event themes can serve an important function. The 70 or so partner companies that organize Construction Safety Week, the annual industry education and awareness focus started in 2014, have chosen a singular message of jobsite safety unity, “Strong Voices Creating Safe Choices,” as this year’s theme for the May 1-5 event.

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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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Construction Dive

APRIL 13, 2023

After the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature, multifamily borrowers could face challenges finding construction debt and loans from smaller lenders.

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Construction Specifier

APRIL 13, 2023

Photos courtesy Intertek. By Heather Stahl-Figueroa Designing and constructing a building is increasingly complex. The construction industry faces a myriad of challenges, such as completing projects on schedule, ensuring the quality and safety of products and materials, overseeing the costs so they do not exceed the budget, and complying with corporate environmental and social responsibility standards; all while applying effective risk management at every step.

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Construction Dive

APRIL 13, 2023

The community is part of a $120 million, four-project fund portfolio assembled by Pinnacle Partners.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 13, 2023

After Extreme Volatility in 2022, Housing Experts Are Split on Where the Market Goes Next ldeakins Thu, 04/13/2023 - 10:50 Economists at Zillow and Moody's Analytics are forecasting two very different paths for the housing market in 2023 The 2022 housing market followed a roller-coaster trajectory of peak highs followed by a sudden drop-off, and after a year of volatility, housing experts aren’t sure where the housing market is headed next.

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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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BD+C

APRIL 13, 2023

Urgent care facilities: Intentional design for mental and behavioral healthcare 0 dbarista Thu, 04/13/2023 - 11:47 Healthcare Facilities The emergency department (ED) is the de-facto front door for behavior health crises, and yet these departments are understaffed, overwhelmed, and ill-equipped to navigate the layered complexities of highly demanding physical and behavioral health needs.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 13, 2023

Remodeling Sector Expected to See Slow but Steady Progress in 2023 ldeakins Thu, 04/13/2023 - 11:02 Remodeling sentiment inched higher during the first quarter of 2023, but many lingering challenges threaten to delay new and existing projects in the year ahead The National Association of Home Builders/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) rose 1 point during the first quarter of 2023 for a reading of 70, but according to NAHB Eye on Housing, many challenges remain for remodelers in 2023.

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ENR Construction

APRIL 13, 2023

Safety Vice President Matthew Compher packages New View safety principles to limit harm from serious injuries.

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