Wed.Nov 06, 2024

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Energy, Environmental Policy Shift Expected in Second Trump Administration

ENR Construction

A second Trump administration will have significant impacts on energy and environmental policy, from an expected restart of construction on LNG export terminals to a broader realignment in permitting and regulatory approaches.

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MINIMIZING TIME AND COST OF Commercial Construction PROJECTs

Job Order Contracting

Minimizing the time and cost of commercial construction projects without sacrificing quality requires the following elements: Owner leadership and accountability Integreated planning, procurement, and project delivery teams A well defined and well communicated detailed Scope of Work A process focused upon mutually beneficial outcomes. 90%+ of ALL repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects “fail” due to a poorly defined and poorly communicated Scope of Work (SOW).

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The do’s and don’ts of running a tech pilot

Construction Dive

Know what you’re looking for, have a goal in mind and don’t get ahead of yourself, experts from companies including Suffolk, McCarthy and DPR say.

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Voters Decide State Ballot Issues With Implications for Construction

ENR Construction

Some ballot measures approved by voters will put billions of dollars toward various construction projects, while others could clear—or add—red tape.

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Boost Growth & Efficiency with a Unified Construction Software Platform

Silos of data and outdated systems can hold your business back. It is time to switch to a modern construction software solution designed for specialty contractors. CMiC provides a platform that simplifies operations, improves visibility, and boosts efficiency. It integrates workflows like job costing, resource planning, forecasting, and compliance control into one system.

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Skanska nabs $435M Florida hospital, medical office job

Construction Dive

Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.

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Survey finds AI has taken hold in AEC

Construction Dive

Despite increased technology adoption, 72% of firms rely on paper documents for one or more phases of the building process, the new report found.

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Construction Economics for November 11, 2024

ENR Construction

ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.

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When is generative AI the wrong tool?

Construction Dive

Despite the hype, the technology is often not the most cost-effective, reliable or efficient tool for enterprises to use, according to Gartner’s Rita Sallam.

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How Small Grants Make Big Safety Differences

ENR Construction

Milwaukee County, Wis., basically decided “we have a problem” when it came to road and traffic safety.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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MasTec reports increased profits on flat revenues, higher backlog

Construction Dive

Delayed starts on large projects in the Florida firm’s Clean Business unit, which includes solar and wind installations, contributed to its overall sales plateau.

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FHWA disburses nearly $17M for contech programs

Construction Dive

A federal grant funded projects in eight states to accurately monitor data, establish new workflows and integrate BIM.

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October 2024 economic roundup

Construction Dive

Construction Dive tracks recent key industry data such as backlog, planning activity, input costs, starts, job openings and spending.

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4 employment actions to expect under a second Trump presidency

Construction Dive

Employers are likely to see immigration raids, agency chair replacements and a slowing in regulatory activity, experts at Littler predicted.

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Scalable ERP Tailored for Small to Mid-Sized Construction Firms

Built for the construction industry, CMiC’s ERP delivers unified solutions to empower small to mid-sized firms. Consolidate project management, cost tracking, and team collaboration into one seamless platform. With tools that adapt to your business needs, CMiC simplifies communication between the office and field, ensuring greater efficiency and reduced risk.