Fri.Jun 02, 2023

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4 Ways to Boost New Tech Adoption with Post-Installation Training

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Viewpoint enables contractors to better manage their projects, processes and people, using the data gathered to lower risk and improve margins.

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Refresh Your Company’s New Hire Checklist

Construction Business Owner

Refresh Your Company’s New Hire Checklist Your template for creating better first days & encouraging eager employees mhodges Fri, 06/02/2023 - 08:34 Want new employees to feel excited and ready to dive into their roles? Complete these 20+ essential onboarding tasks detailed in this free onboarding checklist. Fill out the form at this link to download the checklist.

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Demystifying Reinforced Concrete: Key Principles for Construction

The Constructor

Reinforced concrete is one of the world’s most widely used building materials. From bridges and skyscrapers to foundations and walls, reinforced concrete is essential to modern construction. Despite its prevalence, many people need to become more familiar with the key principles of reinforced concrete construction, design considerations, and the installation and maintenance processes.

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Debt ceiling deal leaves DOT mostly unscathed, but transportation, housing funds may still be at risk

Construction Dive

“We're still assessing the best ways to accommodate the caps and restraints that are part of this deal,” said Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.

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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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Developer dumps Henry Construction from London tower job

Construction Enquirer

Student developer Fusion has terminated its contract with Henry Construction on a £72m purpose-built student scheme in Brent Cross, North London. The termination of the contract to build the 22-storey project comes as a growing list of subcontractors and suppliers on projects around the capital complain that they are not being paid by the contractor.

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Claritas Group heading for liquidation

Construction Enquirer

Kent based contractor Claritas Group is heading for liquidation after being sunk by cash-flow and inflationary pressures. CEO and founder Jon Wardle confirmed the news in a statement while thanking staff and suppliers for the impact of the failure. He said: “I am sad to announce that Claritas Group has started the process of a Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidation. “Firstly, I must thank every member of the Claritas team that kept supporting me, each other, all our customers that supporte

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Friday Feedback: What’s your favorite project?

Construction Dive

As summer kicks off, Construction Dive begins a weekly series asking for reader input on a variety of topics.

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Becoming A Better Construction Company Owner By Developing Courage

Contractor Bookkeeping

Fear is a natural, emotional response to distress. The evolution of humanity was dependent upon feeling and responding to fear. Unfortunately, for some of us, fear is a stumbling block to unlocking our full potential and becoming great leaders. Fear can have a significant impact on business activities. If a business owner is afraid of taking risks or making decisions based on past negative experiences, it can hinder their success.

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Go-ahead for clutch of major jobs to reboot Manchester

Construction Enquirer

Manchester City planners have nodded through a series of planned schemes that promise to revive construction activity in Manchester. Among the flight of projects given the green light are two major high-rise projects with a combined construction value of up to £575m. The largest being advanced by developer Oval Real Estate is a landmark mixed-use scheme to redevelop the Albert Bridge House site on Bridge Street with two striking buildings.

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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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Welcome PC Interns!

PC Construction

We are excited to welcome PC’s 2023 summer interns! We have over 20 individuals joining us from colleges and universities spanning the East Coast. Over the next few months, they will work with our talented teams in each of our regions – from Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire and New York down to the Mid-Atlantic, North Carolina, Georgia and Florida – to hone their skills and gain on-the-job experience.

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Boosted by All Sectors, Construction Adds 25K Jobs in May

ENR Construction

The heavy and civil engineering category led the way, adding 10,700 jobs, while specialty trade contractors added 7,300 positions, and building contractors added 6,600 jobs.

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The benefits of using architectural zinc in roofing and wall claddings

Construction Specifier

Photo courtesy Mississippi Aquarium and RHEINZINK. By Charles “Chip” McGowan Evaluating materials and products to meet projects’ performance requirements and code compliance is an ongoing task for specification professionals. Supporting modern construction goals, sustainable attributes, and outcomes are now part of this evaluation and specification process.

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Engineering Reports Highlight Iowa Building's Problems Before Collapse

ENR Construction

Months before a six-story apartment building in Davenport, Iowa, partially collapsed May 28, a structural engineer advised the property owner that an unexpected void space had been discovered during repairs to a damaged area of the exterior brick wall.

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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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NAR Kicks off Community Service Projects for Realtor Volunteer Days

Pro Builder

NAR Kicks off Community Service Projects for Realtor Volunteer Days ldeakins Fri, 06/02/2023 - 10:28 The National Association of Realtors is gearing up for Realtor Volunteer Days, a week of nationwide community service projects The National Association of Realtors (NAR) is calling on all of its members to participate in Realtor Volunteer Days this Saturday through June 11.

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Two Workers Critically Injured After Partial Building Collapse in New Haven, Conn.

ENR Construction

Workers were rescued from a partially collapsed building in New Haven, Conn., on June 2, including two critically injured workers.

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Central PA HBA and Penn State Partner to Educate Women About Skilled Trades

Pro Builder

Central PA HBA and Penn State Partner to Educate Women About Skilled Trades ldeakins Fri, 06/02/2023 - 11:05 The Builders Association of Central Pennsylvania is partnering with Penn State University to teach young women about opportunities for career development in the skilled trades Over the past several years, the Builders Association of Central Pennsylvania (BACP) has seen a large boost in engagement among young women from across the region due to its strong ties with several schools in the a

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How Many Bags Of Concrete Per Sonotube?

CivilJungle

How Many Bags Of Concrete Per Sonotube? Sonotube is a brand of cardboard tubes that are often used in construction to form the foundations of buildings. These tubes are designed to be filled.

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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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Newly Renovated Homeless Shelter Opens in Corona, Calif.

Pro Builder

Newly Renovated Homeless Shelter Opens in Corona, Calif. ldeakins Fri, 06/02/2023 - 11:18 The recently renovated Corona Harrison Shelter/Navigation Center will provide temporary housing and health resources to homeless individuals starting in June After three years of federally funded construction totaling $3.3 million, a once shuttered emergency shelter has reopened in Corona, Calif.

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Crane's Falling Counterweights Injure Four, Damage Atlanta Apartment Project

ENR Construction

Construction has resumed after a crane accident in Atlanta crushed a part of a garage and injured four workers.

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Affordable Housing Project Seeks to Upgrade Homes in Historic Richmond, Va., Community

Pro Builder

Affordable Housing Project Seeks to Upgrade Homes in Historic Richmond, Va., Community ldeakins Fri, 06/02/2023 - 11:40 Richmond's historic Blackwell community is in need of serious home upgrades, which most homeowners can't afford in the midst of an affordability crisis. Luckily, the Townes At River South project can help The Townes At River South project, funded by both government and private entities, will update 161 historical units in the Blackwell community in Richmond, Va.

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Florida Agency Countersues Contractors After Claim of Wrongful Termination

ENR Construction

Lane-Webuild JV breached its contract, says South Florida Water Management District in a May 30 court filing that seeks to recover claimed additional costs from project delays.

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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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Purple Heart Recipient Honored With Mortgage-Free House

Pro Builder

Purple Heart Recipient Honored With Mortgage-Free House ldeakins Fri, 06/02/2023 - 12:03 Retired Army Spc. Evan Marcy was recently granted a mortgage-free house in East Haven, Conn., from nonprofit Building Homes for Heroes Retired Army Spc. Evan Marcy, a Purple Heart recipient who lost his left leg in combat in Afghanistan, is set to receive a mortgage-free home from Building Homes for Heroes, the nonprofit announced in a recent press release.

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US Supreme Court Rules Against Striking Drivers Who Abandoned Concrete Delivery Trucks

ENR Construction

SCOTUS decision in Glacier Case won't impact National Labor Relations Act.

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Outsourcing More? There Could Be Hidden Costs

Construction Business Owner

Outsourcing More? There Could Be Hidden Costs Exploring the pros, the cons & how to do it right sdempsey Fri, 06/02/2023 - 09:57 Since the late 1980s, businesses have turned to outsourcing to expand globally, control costs and improve efficiency. Initially used for scaling and launching new products, outsourcing has become crucial for accessing specialized knowledge and avoiding excessive investments.

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ENR Northwest's Top Contractors Surveys Due June 12

ENR Construction

News, opinions and insights about design and construction in the Pacific Northwest, Including Washington, Oregon and Alaska.

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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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Outsourcing More? There Could be Hidden Cost

Construction Business Owner

Outsourcing More? There Could be Hidden Cost Outsourcing: the Pros, the Cons, and How to Do it Right sdempsey Fri, 06/02/2023 - 09:57 Since the late 1980s, businesses have turned to outsourcing to expand globally, control costs, and improve efficiency. Initially used for scaling and launching new products, outsourcing has become crucial for accessing specialized knowledge and avoiding excessive investments.

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ENR Northwest Names Burns & McDonnell 2023 Contractor of the Year

ENR Construction

News, opinions and insights about design and construction in the Pacific Northwest, Including Washington, Oregon and Alaska.

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Behind the Build: Interview with Matthew Keck, BIM Manager at Metromont 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Construction is filled with complex processes requiring the collaboration of multiple teams—including office, engineering, and trades. As such, communication is essential to the success of your projects; the lack thereof can lead to delays, errors, and increased costs. This is where Building Information Modeling (BIM) comes into play, and BIM managers are the ones tasked with connecting teams and improving coordination between them.

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