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Integrated Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery Solution

Job Order Contracting

Consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects on time and on budget is possible using an integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery solution. Robust construction planning, procurement, and project delivery solutions are suitable for facilities as well as horizontal physical infrastructure repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new build projects.

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ESG in Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

The purpose of ESG (environmental, social, governance) standards is to build a resilient construction business with predictable, long-term success.

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The 2 Primary Factors Impacting Construction Outcomes in the Public Sector

Job Order Contracting

The 2 primary factors impacting construction outcomes in the public sector are, #1 Owner leadership, commitment, and competence, and. #2 Construction delivery method. Most of us are aware of the rampant, economic, and environmental waste endemic to public sector facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction. Virtually nothing has been done to address the fundamental cause.

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How To Balance Profit Centers And Cost Centers In Your Construction Company

Contractor Bookkeeping

Success in operating a profitable construction business is all about maintaining the proper balance of control over both The Profit Centers and The Cost Centers. If either one gets too powerful and is allowed to run your construction company, it can cause more damage than good. The definition of a Non-Profit Construction Company is one that tries to fix its weaknesses and continues making the same mistakes repeatedly, expecting a different result and continues to struggle until the owner lays do

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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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Floating Floor | What Is A Floating Flooring | Pros & Cons Floating Flooring | Best Material For Floating Flooring

Civiconcepts

What Is A Floating Floor? The term “floating floor” refers to the creation of flooring materials to lock collectively the use of a similar device of puzzle piece the place … Floating Floor | What Is A Floating Flooring | Pros & Cons Floating Flooring | Best Material For Floating Flooring Read More ».

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Owners: Answer These 3 Key Questions to Maximize the ROI from your Construction Platform

Jobsite with Procore

The successful planning and execution of any capital project has never been an easy undertaking. After expending sizable efforts in planning the allocation of capital, raising funds, and gaining the necessary approvals, owners of all stripes—whether they manage the construction for a school district, set of condo buildings, public power utility, or an oil refinery—must execute on delivering each project.

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Decarbonization Efforts Largely Exclude Affordable Housing

Pro Builder

Decarbonization Efforts Largely Exclude Affordable Housing. ldeakins. Fri, 05/06/2022 - 10:23. Affordable housing projects could perhaps benefit the most from renewable energy and eco-friendly building solutions, but decarbonization efforts aren’t geared toward multifamily construction. Electrification and decarbonization initiatives are gaining momentum in the residential sector, but affordable housing projects still lag behind in the race toward energy efficiency, the American Council for an E

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New Freshpet Plant Will Create About 100 Jobs In Pennsylvania

Business Facilities

The healthy pet food maker will build a state-of-the-art Innovation Kitchen near its existing Freshpet Kitchens campus in the Lehigh Valley.

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Contractors Turn To Automated Payment Apps for Faster Billing

Pro Builder

Contractors Turn To Automated Payment Apps for Faster Billing. ldeakins. Fri, 05/06/2022 - 10:18. The days of long delayed payments and financial headaches are a thing of the past for contractors switching to speedy payment apps. Payment apps and fintech solutions are automating wages and construction fees for contractors and speeding along the payment process for all construction employees, Construction Dive reports.

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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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Suffolk Stands Down Following Consecutive Serious Injuries on Jobsites

ENR Construction

After two serious safety incidents in consecutive days, the Boston-area’s largest contractor voluntarily issued a safety stand down on all its projects in Boston through May 6. .

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Best Re-solable Work Boots

Work Gearz

Have you had a pair of work boots that you really loved, but that at some point, the soles wore out? Maybe the boots themselves were still in good condition but because of the method used to attach soles to boot uppers, they could not be resoled and so you had to toss them. Now you may be in the market for a new pair of work boots, and you don’t want to repeat that error.

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Specialty Contractor Workforce Decline Dampens Construction's April Job Numbers

ENR Construction

Construction's unemployment rate of 4.6% was the lowest ever recorded for the month of April, according to AGC.

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Pros and Cons of Container Homes

Natural Building

Minimalist housing, like tiny homes, van living, and container homes, has taken off in the past decade, in part due to the skyrocketing costs of home ownership that make traditional houses inaccessible to many people. Part of the appeal of container homes is that they are a chance to recycle old shipping containers, giving them new purpose. Another benefit of container houses is that they’re quick and easy to build; they are one of the fastest types of housing to assemble.

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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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Suffolk Stands Down After Consecutive Serious Jobsite Injuries

ENR Construction

After two serious safety incidents in consecutive days, Boston area’s largest contractor voluntarily issued a safety stand down on regional projects ending May 6. .

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Harnessing Data and Technology to Improve Patient Experience in Milton Keynes

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH) NHS Foundation Trust is a medium sized district hospital that provides a full range of acute hospital services and an increasing number of specialist services to the growing population of Milton Keynes and the surrounding areas. With around 550 beds and employing more than 4,000 staff, the hospital sees and treats approximately 400,000 patients each year through their outpatient and emergency services facilities.

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Suffolk Stands Down After Consecutive Serious Boston Site Injuries

ENR Construction

After two serious safety incidents in consecutive days, Boston area’s largest contractor voluntarily issued a safety stand down on projects ending May 6. .

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Chief Economist for National Association of Realtors Predicts Waning Affordability Ahead

Pro Builder

Chief Economist for National Association of Realtors Predicts Waning Affordability Ahead. ldeakins. Fri, 05/06/2022 - 10:31. National Association of Realtors chief economist Lawrence Yun says that a market slowdown could be just around the corner. Housing supply is on the uptick post-pandemic thanks to unwavering demand in a booming housing market, but according to Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of Realtors, external factors could chip away at that steady progress.

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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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Crossrail to Begin Limited Operation in London This Month

ENR Construction

London’s much delayed Crossrail project is due to start services May 24 when the tunneled section through the city opens.

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Housing Prices Outpace Wages in Smaller Metros

Pro Builder

Housing Prices Outpace Wages in Smaller Metros. ldeakins. Fri, 05/06/2022 - 10:34. Migrating buyers are sending housing prices to record highs in small metros, but wage growth can’t keep up. Record-high housing prices are outpacing wage growth and forcing buyers to retreat in the midst of ongoing mortgage rate increases, according to The New York Times.

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New York Picks Gilbane-Turner Joint Venture for $750M Health Laboratory

ENR Construction

State officials want to consolidate the Dept. of Health Wadsworth Laboratory into one location.

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Year in Review: Construction Firms Share How Autodesk Takeoff Transformed Their Workflows 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

From supply chain issues and the rise of material costs to labor shortages and increasing project complexity, construction companies will have to navigate many challenges well into the foreseeable future. That’s why having the right preconstruction strategy is more important than ever. And proper planning is the best way to mitigate risk and set projects up for success before breaking ground. .

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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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5 Best Boots for Trail Work

Work Gearz

Will you be working in the great outdoors? If trail work is a part of your profession, you need to select your work boots carefully. Professions that involve trail work, ecology, or even conservation mean lots of trekking in the elements and lots of uneven terrains. Appropriate work boots will be an essential part of your work gear and your safety. Trail work usually means that you will be working in a remote location that requires considerable physical exertion.