Fri.Aug 09, 2024

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Financial Statements Demystified: A Practical Guide For Contractors

Contractor Bookkeeping

Understanding financial statements might sound daunting, but small business owners like you must stay on top of your game. Each financial report offers unique insights into your company's economic status. As a construction contractor, your financial statements provide valuable insights into your company's financial health and are essential for making informed decisions.

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Owners push more projects into planning

Construction Dive

Driven by expectations of an imminent interest rate cut, momentum is building across many major sectors, according to Dodge Construction Network.

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Suntec Concrete Named 2024 Southwest Specialty Contractor of the Year

ENR Construction

The Southwest Construction Views blog examines the current events, issues and challenges of development, design and construction in the Desert Southwest

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Woven in stone: The role of CMUs in architectural design

Construction Specifier

Photos courtesy RSP Architects By John Cicciarelli Supima Cotton is an Arizona-based nonprofit trade association that has represented cotton farms and monitored distribution of extra-long staple cotton since 1954. The organization recently built its new headquarters in Tempe, Ariz. The site is situated on the outskirts of South Mountain Park Preserve, allowing for sweeping views of the diverse desert landscape and surrounding mountain vistas, while maintaining easy access to Arizona State Univer

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12 Reasons Specialty Contractors Need a Construction-Specific Software Platform

As a specialty contractor, your success hinges on your ability to manage complex workflows, maintain cost control, and deliver projects on time. But are you still relying on outdated systems or multiple software packages that create data silos and inefficiencies? This comprehensive eBook reveals the 12 key reasons why investing in a construction-specific software platform is the game-changer your business needs.

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AGC: Construction Firms Add 25,000 Jobs In July, Unemployment Rate Holds Steady

Construction Superintendent Magazine

The construction sector added 25,000 jobs in July as wage gains continued to outpace increases in the broader economy, according to an analysis of new government data the Associated General Contractors of America released. Association officials said the biggest challenge for the industry remains finding enough workers to keep pace with demand and urged public officials to boost support for construction education and training programs.

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Market engagement starts on major reservoir projects procurement strategy

Construction Law

Anglian Water has issued a Periodic Indicative Notice (PIN) to start market engagement for £5 billion of works for its Fenland and Lincolnshire reservoir projects. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details. If you don't have an account, you can get free access to the news on this site and receive a free newsletter on Fridays by creating a Newsletter account.

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Building a Winning Sales Team in a Challenging Housing Market

ENR Construction

Sales is a tough job. But for those working in today’s housing market, with 30-year mortgage rates north of 7.5% and the median home price hovering just below $400,000, getting buyers to sign on the dotted line is a major challenge.

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Most building safety regime professionals now registered

Construction Law

Most building control professionals completed registration with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) by the 6 July deadline extension. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details. If you don't have an account, you can get free access to the news on this site and receive a free newsletter on Fridays by creating a Newsletter account.

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ENR California Announces 2024 Best Projects Excellence in Safety and Sustainability Winners

ENR Construction

This blog examining California construction will ask questions, give you previews of what is to come in ENR California and report on what we are hearing, reading and seeing in the state's construction industry.

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Pricing for Profit: How to Set, Negotiate, and Succeed

Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a

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The Modern kitchen Design Ideas All Homeowners Love 

Civiconcepts

Coming up with a new design for your household can take some effort as you try to determine what would work best for you and your lifestyle.

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The 4-1-1 on 2-10 Warranties: Answering Builders’ Top 5 Questions

ENR Construction

Builders are no strangers to 2-10 home warranties—and with good reason. This critical coverage is the only way to protect builders from the long-term risk of major structural claims.

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EPA unveils labels for green construction materials

Construction Dive

The program will support the Biden administration’s Buy Clean Initiative to boost lower-carbon building products.

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Risk Shift on Infrastructure Projects Includes Bigger Mobilization Payments

ENR Construction

From Tutor Perini to ACS Group, risk control is gospel. But Tutor Perini reports that it is being granted substantial mobilization payments on large infrastructure projects; Ronald Tutor; Juan Santamaria Cases.

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How ERPs Are Reshaping Efficiency in the Construction Industry

Construction companies face daily challenges, from project delays to cost overruns. But with the right ERP software, these hurdles become opportunities for growth. This in-depth study covers how companies like Bartlett-Cocke General Contractors saw an 83% reduction in cost analysis time and a 62% decrease in vendor payment processing time by adopting a Construction ERP system.

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3 Ways Home Builders Can Evaluate Market Risk

ENR Construction

Is another home building bubble ready to burst? Are record-setting home prices primed for a steep decline? Is demand still outpacing supply or have conditions changed?

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Legal Update: New Laws in Florida and Texas

ENR Construction

Florida and Texas have signed new bills into effect recently. In both cases, the changes create new opportunities for home builders to reduce risk.

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5 Steps to Better Risk Management for Builders

ENR Construction

Just as important as building quality homes is knowing how to protect them—and the rest of your business assets—along the way.

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