Biden details ‘Buy America’ plan in State of the Union
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
The president listed some of the types of materials and federally funded projects that would fall under his standard.
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GRP: Taking Construction to the Next Level
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
For decades, construction projects have used traditional methods and materials such as steel and timber to build structures. However, the construction sector has taken an evolutionary leap forward with the introduction of Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP). GRP has provided designs with increased structural integrity, durability, flexibility, and cost efficiency, making GRP an ideal construction material. […] The post GRP: Taking Construction to the Next Level appeared first on The Constructor
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The VALUE of Time and Motion Study and Locally Researched Granular Construction Task Data
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
The value of time and motion study is clear. The process enables the accurate definition of labor, material, and equipment requirements to perform a specific task. What is time and motion study? The evaluation of work performance, analysis of the time spent in going through the different motions of a job or series of jobs. Time-and-motion studies were first instituted in offices and factories in the United States in the early 20th century.
Philly launches digital tool to ease building permitting process
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
The pilot aims to improve access to information about necessary permits, approvals and other requirements for some residential and commercial projects, the city said.
Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software
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Making Construction Careers Appealing to Young People
Autodesk Construction Cloud
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
The huge UK high-speed rail project – known as HS2 – recently announced a milestone that was nothing to do with kilometres of track laid or tunnels bored. Having pledged in 2020 to take on 2,000 apprentices over the lifetime of the project, it took on its 1,000 th apprentice in January 2023. In fact, there are over 100 construction-related apprenticeships available in the UK, from bricklayers, plumbers and roofers to construction design and build technicians and BEMS (building energy management
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Don't Waste Your Leads: Own Them and Get Serious About Managing Them
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FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Don't Waste Your Leads: Own Them and Get Serious About Managing Them ibush Wed, 02/08/2023 - 08:00 Leads are a home builder's lifeline and source of future cashflow (and profits). And while owning and managing leads is important for business success, it's essential in a slowing economy In an environment where sales are slowing due to rising interest rates, home builders need to get serious about lead generation and customer relationship management (CRM), advises home building consultant Brad Hau
AECOM profit grows on expanding backlog from city, state projects
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FEBRUARY 8, 2023
The Dallas-based firm said many of its government clients have flush rainy day funds ahead of expected increases in infrastructure spending over the next several years.
Transitioning From Residential to Commercial Construction
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FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Transitioning your company from performing residential work to commercial can be a challenge but it's one that can be overcome if you're prepared.
Jacobs beats estimates, maintains strong 2023 outlook
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FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Government stimulus money will continue to boost the contractor’s performance this year, said CEO Bob Pragada during an earnings call yesterday.
Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP
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Onshore, Offshore Wind Energy Projects Get Big Boost in Maine
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
State regulators approved construction of a 1-GW onshore wind project, set to double current capacity, while the US Interior Dept. will allow development of a floating offshore wind turbine array in the deep-water Gulf of Maine.
Balfour Beatty awarded $242M US 70 project
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
The stretch of highway in North Carolina is being upgraded to interstate standards.
Komatsu All-Electric Wheel Loader Draws Industry Interest
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
When Komatsu rolled out its WA Electric wheel loader during demonstration sessions at the 2022 Bauma equipment trade show in Munich, Germany, last October, engineers and sales staff at the booth were not expecting the little machine to steal the show.
Home Exteriors See Value Engineering by Home Builders
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FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Home Exteriors See Value Engineering by Home Builders ibush Wed, 02/08/2023 - 06:00 To contend with current cost pressures, home builders are taking steps to value engineer the exteriors of their homes As a result of rising costs, home builders are taking steps to value engineer their product. Architect and homeowner surveys conducted by John Burns Real Estate Consulting's DesignLens database and New Home Trends Institute show that streamlining the home's exterior is one of the most common cost-
The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide
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Construction Economics for February 13, 2023
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FEBRUARY 8, 2023
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.
Garney's Varying Approaches Yield Solid Gains on North Texas Pipeline
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Construction manager at-risk delivery method enables team to navigate rocky terrain, supply chain issues and material escalations.
Will Claims By Contractors on Big Design-Build Projects Ever End?
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FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Progressive design-build may be part of the solution to avoiding losses, claims and litigation.
Mind the Interfaces: A Primer on Offsite Fabrication
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
To reduce project cost and schedule length while addressing the skilled labor shortage, many owners and contractors are moving work from the construction site to a fabrication facility.
Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business
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Industry Leads for the Week of February 13, 2023
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Firm, Exec Plead Guilty to Willful OSHA Violation in Fatal 2017 Collapse
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FEBRUARY 8, 2023
A temporary retaining wall built without an engineer's review collapsed, killing a worker and injuring another.
Texas & Louisiana People: February 2023
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FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Updates about construction professionals in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Texas.
The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting
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Texas & Louisiana Pulse: February 2023
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Texas & Louisiana On the Scene: February 2023
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