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5 Steps To Improve Change Order Management

Construction Business Owner

Change orders—they’re part of the normal course of a construction project, but they’re are also a major pain point—the cause of disputes among contractors, owners and designers, and a reason for cost overruns and completion delays. The industry will never not have change orders, and they will always be a source of disputes. But contractors would find their pain considerably lessened by putting clear, systematic procedures in place for managing change orders from the get-go.

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The 10 Fundamentals of LEAN Construction

Job Order Contracting

The ten fundamentals of LEAN construction include… 1. Focus upon outcomes. 2. Early and ongoing participation of all stakeholders and service providers. 3. Mutual trust and respect. 4. Engaging and leveraging the expertise of participants actually doing the work. 5. Financial and task level transparency via locally researched detailed line item unit price book. 6.

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What is your company’s approach to artificial intelligence (AI) use?

Construction Business Owner

Our experts discuss how they integrate AI in the office and on the jobsite.

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A new Atlanta-area STEM magnet school will feature a flexible modular design

BD+C

Fulton Country Schools in Georgia teamed with Georgia Tech’s Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing to develop Innovation Academy, the school district’s latest magnet school. The 245,000-sf, three-level school, whose construction broke ground on Nov. 21, will be located in downtown Alpharetta, Ga., on property that previously housed the old Milton High School.

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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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Hard Rock New Orleans developer will not implode partially collapsed building

Construction Dive

1031 Canal Development said a conventional demolition could start sooner, help keep the structure stable and give crews a better chance to recover the two deceased workers inside.

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Predictive planning: Work on the plan, not in It

Construction Dive

Learn how AI-guided predictive planning is helping the industry achieve better project outcomes.

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Dubai, London and New York are 2019’s ‘Construction Mega Cities’

BD+C

Today, more than half of the world lives in an urban area. By 2050, this number is expected to increase to some two-thirds of the world’s population, according to the United Nations. While this may lead to overcrowding in cities, and overuse of resources, it also presents companies in the construction industry with major opportunities for growth.

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CNH, Nikola JV to Launch Heavy Truck

Construction Equipment

CNH Industrial and Nikola Motors will launch a heavy truck as part of the joint venture and collaboration agreement between Nikola and CNH’s Iveco and FTP Industrial groups. The battery electric Nikola TRE will use the Iveco S-Way truck platform and Nikola’s proprietary technology and controls.

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USGBC unveils vision for LEED Positive

BD+C

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced its LEED Positive vision statement and LEED development roadmap that will “lay the foundation for a future of LEED that is regenerative.”. LEED Positive will encourage development that allows buildings to become a vehicle for environmental restoration and repair, according to a USGBC news release.

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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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Transportation Market to Grow 5 Percent: ARTBA

Construction Equipment

The U.S. transportation infrastructure market is expected to grow at least 5 percent next year, according to the annual economic forecast released Dec. 4 by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA).

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Report shows reducing embodied carbon can save money and help mitigate climate change

BD+C

Embodied carbon in buildings accounts for 11% of all global greenhouse gas emissions, according to The Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) Greenprint Center for Building Performance.

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StonePoint Acquires Road Builders

Construction Equipment

StonePoint Materials LLC has acquired Road Builders, LLC, a materials and paving construction company serving Western Kentucky. The move includes two quarries, three asphalt plants, and paving and construction crews, according to a press release announcing the deal.

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Data Center Company First To Qualify For New Illinois Tax Incentive

Business Facilities

STACK INFRASTRUCTURE will be the first company to make use of Illinois’ new sales tax exemption on equipment purchases at its Chicago data center campus. - Read: Data Center Company First To Qualify For New Illinois Tax Incentive at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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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[VIDEO] School District Debuts Heavy Eqpt. Simulator

Construction Equipment

Florida-based Flagler Schools instructors showcased the district’s heavy equipment simulator late last month, part of a program to encourage students to consider a career as an operator.

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New York, Chicago among the world's 2019 'construction mega cities'

Construction Dive

Ten U.S. cities on GlobalData's list each have a minimum of $30 billion in their pipeline.

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Survey Says U.S. Employees Are The Happiest Employees

Business Facilities

A new global survey by Mindspace confirms that employees of large U.S. companies are happiest, but small to medium enterprises (SMEs) lag far behind. - Read: Survey Says U.S. Employees Are The Happiest Employees at BusinessFacilities.com.

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What Is Rebar | Why use Rinforcmnet in Concreter | Types of Steel Reinforcement Bars

CivilJungle

We know that Rebar. It is known as reinforcement steel and reinforcing steel. This is a steel bar or mesh bar of steel wire used in reinforced concrete and masonry structures to strengthen and hold this concrete in tension. Reinforcing steel bars are used to help the concrete withstand tension forces. Why use Rinforcmnet in […].

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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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The 428: St. Paul's office corner

BD+C

Abandoned and derelict for more than three decades, St. Paul, Minn.’s Woolworth’s Building has been revived as a modern office and co-working space in the city’s Lowertown district. The 428 is St. Paul’s first speculative office development in a half-decade, and is designed to attract tech and marketing companies with wellness-focused, amenity-rich spaces.

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Infraday West Emphasizes Disruptive Technology, Smart Cities

ENR Construction

The annual Infraday West conference brought hundreds of construction industry professionals, scores of expert speakers, and a host of big name sponsors to the Intercontinental Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles on December 4 to discuss important issues facing transportation and infrastructure markets.

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New Vista Features Provide Enhanced Billing Tracking and Review

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Our Vista 6.19 release included stronger, more streamlined tracking and review of job billing status.

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$118-Million Park Atop Highway Tunnel Breaks Ground in San Francisco

ENR Construction

Construction on the Presidio Tunnel Tops project in San Francisco recently broke ground.

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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!

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Atlanta metro commission floats $173B transportation plan

Construction Dive

The Atlanta Regional Commission's draft plan includes $102 billion for the maintenance of existing infrastructure including road resurfacing, bridge repair and transit upgrades.

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$118-Million Tunnel Tops Park Breaks Ground in San Francisco’s Presidio

ENR Construction

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ACEC Successfully Pushes to Have Indonesian Regulation Cancelled

ENR Construction

Organization viewed regulation as a problem for U.S. firms seeking to enter or continue working in Indonesian market.

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Infraday West Brings Hundreds of Industry Professionals to Downtown LA

ENR Construction

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Discover 7 Ways to Cut Construction Inefficiencies

Construction sites are often just-barely-controlled chaos. Without clear coordination, you risk everything from clashes to delays, cancellations, and missed deadlines. Get the free eBook & learn how to solve the biggest challenges in construction!