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Estimating Software as a Critical Investment

Construction Business Owner

Estimating Software as a Critical Investment. hirvin. Wed, 06/15/2022 - 11:00. When Don Pearson struck out on his own to start Tenex Contractors in early 2021, he brought along a trusted partner: the enterprise-class software for estimating that he was familiar with.

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Solar Chimney: How does it Work?

The Constructor

A solar chimney or thermal chimney is a passive solar cooling and heating system that regulates temperature, improves ventilation, and enhances fire.

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2022 Spectrum User Summit: The Biggest Technology Enhancements, Top User Experiences, and More

Viewpoint Construction Technology

We take a quick look back at the 2022 Spectrum User Summit—with construction technology enhancements at the forefront.

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Why are green buildings important?

Lets Build

Over the last few decades, concerted global efforts have successfully tackled a number of looming environmental crises. From CFCs and acid rain to the hole in the ozone layer, it’s often the eleventh hour before mankind takes the necessary evasive action. Yet the ongoing climate emergency poses a far greater threat than anything we’ve faced before and consequently requires far greater action.

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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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Virginia Joins 11 Other States Prohibiting Pay-If-Paid Clauses in Construction Contracts

Best Practices Construction Law

If you have Googled, “ Virginia Pay If Paid ” or “ Virginia Pay When Paid ” or “ Pay if Paid Enforceable ” or “ best construction lawyer ever “, then you likely have found your way here (that last one is mere puffery ). Let’s cut to the chase—Virginia has joined 11 other states that have expressly prohibited “pay if paid” clauses in construction contracts.

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Texas High-Speed Rail Project CEO Exits Company, Board Disbands

ENR Construction

Texas Central Partners and its plan for a high-speed rail service between Dallas and Houston await a court ruling in an eminent domain case.

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Rasmussen Mech. Keeps the Beer Cold in Sturgis

Contractor Magazine

Radiant cooling application in the Oasis Bar keeps the customers happy while preventing waste.

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Florida Condo Collapse Probe to Begin Invasive Sample Testing

ENR Construction

National Institute of Standards and Technology investigators will take hundreds of samples from physical evidence collected at the collapse site in Surfside, Fla.

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A Call to Action on Digital Project Delivery

ENR Construction

Public officials at ENR FutureTech 2022 called for broader use of digital project delivery, while attendees flocked to see and hear the latest on jobsite robots and analytical AI

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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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Texas High-Speed Rail Project CEO Exits Company, Board Disbands

ENR Construction

Texas Central Partners and its plan for a high-speed rail service between Dallas and Houston and waiting on a ruling in an eminent domain case.

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Major Upgrades Underway on Kauai’s Wailua River Bridge

ENR Construction

A $55.7-million scour repair project will see demolition of the existing seven bridge piers and associated timber piles, and installation of 14 new reinforced concrete drilled shafts on this 77-year-old bridge.

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Construction Economics for June 20, 2022

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.com/economics.

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West Virginia Asphalt Paving Market Analysis and Case Study

ENR Construction

Several years ago, Infotech participated in a high-level market analysis for the state of West Virginia. The initial findings from that analysis launched an investigation that led to a $101.35 million settlement for the state.

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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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A Call to Action on Digital Project Delivery

ENR Construction

Broaden use of digital tools, public sector managers told 2022 Future Tech attendees; jobsite robots and analytical AI drew attention at June 9-11 ENR conference

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Data Work Makes Data Work: Laying the Foundation for Analysis

ENR Construction

Did you know many data analysts ignore the very first step of analysis? Here’s how doing the data work builds a path for streamlined analysis.

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Wesbuilt is ENR New York's Contractor of the Year for 2022

ENR Construction

The firm impressed ENR with its 68% revenue growth from 2020 to 2021, and with its BIM process called COLLAB.

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Understanding the Benefits of Cost-Based Estimation

ENR Construction

How well do you understand your project costs? Take things a level deeper with cost-based estimation.

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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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KBR Pays $13.7M to Settle DOD Contract Breach Whistleblower Suit

ENR Construction

Justice Dept. agreement resolves claims of subcontracting kickbacks and bid rigging related to firm's past LOGCAP military operations support contract in Iraq.

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Illinois Excavation Firm Worker Convicted in $280K Fraud Scheme

ENR Construction

Employee arranged kickbacks with local highway commissioner

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ENR MidAtlantic Names Rycon Construction 2022 Contractor of the Year

ENR Construction

Rycon Construction is ENR MidAtlantic's 2022 Contractor of the Year.

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Army Corps Prepares New Loan Program for Dams

ENR Construction

The program will target only non-federally owned dams.

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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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KBR Will Pay $13.7M to Settle DOD Contract Breach Whistleblower Suit

ENR Construction

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Ill. Excavation Firm Worker Convicted in $280K Fraud Scheme in Suburban Chicago

ENR Construction

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Illinois Excavation Firm Worker Convicted in $280K Fraud Scheme in Suburban Chicago

ENR Construction

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Record Floods Cripple Yellowstone National Park Infrastructure

ENR Construction

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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!