Contractor Bookkeeping

MARCH 10, 2023

A USP (Unique Selling Proposition) is a compelling reason for your target market to choose your construction business over your competitor's. Examples range from cutting-edge service and product features to simply being more convenient and easier to find for the target market. But it all boils down to meeting your local market's needs in a more accurate and improved way than the competition and being able to market these points more effectively.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 10, 2023

Systems Enablers for Sustainable Facilities Management, Repair, Renovation, and Maintenance are critical considerations for any real property portfolio owner. In fact, they dictate how efficiently or how poorly an organization manages facilities stewardship requirements. The AECOO sector (Architecture, Engineering, Contruction, Operators, Owners) must transition for a linear to a circular system for managing the built environment.

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The Constructor

MARCH 10, 2023

In an era when sustainability has become an important benchmark for forward-thinking buildings, it’s inspiring to see how far architecture and design have come in the pursuit of creating a more eco-friendly approach to construction. From Amsterdam to Tokyo, the following 10 buildings are some of the most sustainable structures in the world, showcasing the […] The post The Top 10 Most Sustainable Buildings Around the World appeared first on The Constructor.

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Lets Build

MARCH 10, 2023

Our world is powered by data. Companies worldwide use data to make better decisions, predict future outcomes, and improve their efficiency— and the construction industry is no exception. While construction professionals have adopted digitalisation and data-driven practices slower than others, they’ve now discovered the unique benefits that data analytics can bring to their projects.

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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 Dive

MARCH 10, 2023

In a recent webinar, panelists from across the country offered advice and insight on how to grow the share of women in construction.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 10, 2023

“New York is back,” but in a way that differs from its pre-pandemic level, a presenter at this week’s New York Build conference said.

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PC Construction

MARCH 10, 2023

To wrap up our celebration of Women in Construction week, over 30 women from all regions and departments of PC Construction got together virtually this morning to make introductions, connect and share ideas for the future. Industry wide, only about 9% of the construction workforce is made up of women, and only 1% in field positions. At PC, women make up of 16% of all employees, 4% of craft/field employees, 21% of our operations team, 16% of managers and 12% of executives.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 10, 2023

The firm reported a strong Q4 and end to 2022, and plans to take on more complex infrastructure, environment and refurbishing work in the years ahead.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 10, 2023

Anirban Basu, chief construction economist for Marcum LLP, warns that an "overheated" economy may impact some industry segments this year.

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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 Dive

MARCH 10, 2023

Grants will be awarded to projects in high-polluting sectors such as iron and steel, chemicals and refining and food and beverage.

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Construction Specifier

MARCH 10, 2023

Photos courtesy the Sherwin-Williams Company By Mark Merrifield Any contractor hired to apply a floor coating wants to ensure a few important characteristics about the concrete substrate which will support the flooring. This includes confirming the concrete is structurally sound, free of contaminants, and properly prepared for the applied flooring system to bond to it securely for the long-term.

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

MARCH 10, 2023

The Marcum Commercial Construction Index for the fourth quarter of 2022 reveals that the construction industry retained momentum at year’s end despite constraints facing the industry, including labor shortages, materials costs and elevated borrowing costs. While some construction segments have fared better than others, an overheated economy and gloomy economic outlook will eventually begin to drag on the industry.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 10, 2023

How Two Female Construction Management Teachers Are Inspiring a New Generation of Leaders ldeakins Fri, 03/10/2023 - 10:23 Molly Smith and Michele Randel are dedicated to teaching younger generations about opportunities for career advancement in the skilled trades Molly Smith, a registered architect and construction management lecturer at California State University Fresno, is working alongside her colleague Michele Randel to boost interest in residential construction careers by teaching archite

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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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Constructlaw

MARCH 10, 2023

In All Seasons Landscaping, Inc. v. Travelers Cas. & Sur. Co. of Am. , a Connecticut court considered for the first time whether the performance of warranty work tolls the statute of limitations on payment bond claims. The court ruled that it does not. It dismissed subcontractor All Seasons Landscaping, Inc.’s (ALS’s) bond claim because ALS admitted that it last performed non-warranty work on the project more than one year before filing suit, meaning the statute of limitations barred its cla

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Pro Builder

MARCH 10, 2023

National Association of Realtors Recognizes 5 Charitable ‘Do-Gooders' ldeakins Fri, 03/10/2023 - 10:38 These NAR members are uplifting their communities through donations, nonprofits, and hours upon hours of volunteer work The National Association of Realtors is honoring five members who have gone above and beyond to support their local communities through selfless volunteer work.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 10, 2023

All industry segments recorded increases for the month, led by residential specialty trade contractors

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Pro Builder

MARCH 10, 2023

Meet the All-Woman Crew Breaking New Ground in Monterey County ldeakins Fri, 03/10/2023 - 10:58 Led by a woman Grade Setter, this sister trio is working to prepare sites for a new housing project along Highway 1 in California Shea Homes recently hired Teichert Construction, which employs an all-women crew, to prepare sites for new homes at The Dunes and The Enclave in Monterey County, Calif.

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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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ENR Construction

MARCH 10, 2023

Bouygues-led consortium will build Abidjan's first rail line set to have a capacity of 500,000 passengers per day

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Pro Builder

MARCH 10, 2023

How One Veteran in Memphis Is Giving Back to Those in Need ldeakins Fri, 03/10/2023 - 11:13 Founder of local nonprofit Flanders Fields, Ben Owen is providing housing and addiction support to veterans In Memphis, local veteran Ben Owen started Flanders Fields, a nonprofit with the goal of supporting other veterans with drug and alcohol counseling and employment and housing assistance.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 10, 2023

All industry segments recorded increases for the month, with residential specialty trade contractors leading the way.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 10, 2023

Women in Construction: Stephanie Kretchmar Turns Glitter into Gold qpurcell Fri, 03/10/2023 - 11:27 In honor of Women in Construction Week, Utopia conducted a Q&A with several women in the construction industry. From property and project managers, to engineers and CFOs, these women have climbed the ranks and made a name for themselves in their respective companies.

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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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ENR Construction

MARCH 10, 2023

A consortium of four French companies has commenced construction of a 37.5-km metro rail line in Ivory Coast's capital of Abidjan.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 10, 2023

When it comes to construction projects, the act of “laying the groundwork” starts well before teams make it to the job site. A strong project foundation begins with having a great project model that simulates the construction process and communicates the plan to stakeholders. This is where Virtual Construction Specialists come in. They create and manage the virtual model of the project to bring design ideas to life and convey critical information to clients and stakeholders.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 10, 2023

Anirban Basu, chief construction economist for Marcum LLP, warns that an "overheated" economy may impact some construction segments this year.

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