Construction Business Owner
APRIL 4, 2024
How to Prep Your Loader for the Upcoming Busy Season ccapoccia Thu, 04/04/2024 - 08:58 Spring is a great time to get your equipment ready for the busy working season ahead. With longer days, comfortable temperatures and improved ground conditions, it’s the perfect opportunity to make sure your equipment is in top shape.
Construction Business Owner
APRIL 2, 2024
6 Ways AI Is Changing the Construction Game ccapoccia Tue, 04/02/2024 - 14:45 Not long ago, building information modeling (BIM) was the hottest topic in the construction industry. But that’s no longer true, thanks to ChatGPT. Now the big question is this: What can generative artificial intelligence (AI) — and AI in general — do for construction? It’s still early days, but AI is already driving value, reducing risk and boosting efficiency and safety across the spectrum of planning, engineering,
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Construction Dive
APRIL 3, 2024
Outright cancellations increased 7% over the past month, fueled by publicly funded projects, according to ConstructConnect.
Construction Business Owner
APRIL 1, 2024
How AI Resolves Challenges & Excites the Next Generation ccapoccia Mon, 04/01/2024 - 17:37 We’ve all heard and experienced the challenge of finding workers to fill construction-related jobs, whether in the office or the field. It’s a condition that isn’t likely to improve anytime soon. As a recent Forbes story pointed out, “help wanted” signs aren’t the solution.
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The Constructor
APRIL 5, 2024
Scheduling in construction projects is a meticulous process involving the listing of tasks, activities, and milestones, each assigned with a planned start and finish date. The significance of scheduling in construction projects cannot be overstated, as it fundamentally contributes to the success of a project. Effective scheduling ensures the completion of the project within the […] The post Importance of Scheduling in Construction Projects appeared first on The Constructor.
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Construction Dive
APRIL 4, 2024
The 13-year megaproject would include modernized tracks and platforms, a new train hall and an underground garage.
Construction Business Owner
APRIL 1, 2024
Inside Construction's 2024 Risk & Insurance Landscape ccapoccia Mon, 04/01/2024 - 17:00 Uncertainty has defined the construction landscape for several years now. Just look across your own company. You’ve likely seen changes to your business, projects, employees and clients. That change can alter your business’s risk — and the insurance necessary to protect it.
The Constructor
APRIL 3, 2024
The entire process of structural planning and design necessitates not only creativity and conceptualization but also a comprehensive understanding of practical aspects, including recent design codes and regulations, bolstered by extensive experience, expertise, and discernment. It is crucial that any structure to be built meets the criteria of efficiency for its intended purpose and possesses […] The post Types of Structural Design and its Processes appeared first on The Constructor.
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 3, 2024
There is a direct linkage between the concept of a circular economy and sustainable FM. The principles of a circular economy are: design out waste and pollution; keep products and materials in use; and regenerate natural systems. The applicability of these to sustainable FM is clear. Improving the efficiency of facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects is fundmental to attainment of both a circular economy and sustainable FM.
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Construction project managers face constant challenges, from delayed schedules to fragmented workflows. CMiC’s ERP transforms how projects are managed, providing a unified system for financials, scheduling, and collaboration. With tools for real-time insights, cost control, and document management, CMiC empowers managers to make confident decisions.
Construction Dive
APRIL 1, 2024
Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.
Construction Business Owner
APRIL 2, 2024
How Autonomous Tech Is Transforming the Industry ccapoccia Tue, 04/02/2024 - 16:33 In today’s construction industry, technology is the driving force behind transformative change, breathing new life into a sector facing multiple challenges. This digital transformation is not merely a shift but a dynamic renaissance, igniting the next phase in the industry's evolution, promising innovation and unlocking a realm of future possibilities.
The Constructor
APRIL 1, 2024
What is Lightweight Concrete? Lightweight concrete is a specialized concrete mixture made with lightweight coarse aggregates, and sometimes lightweight fine aggregates, instead of traditional aggregates. This type of concrete possesses an in-place density (unit weight) typically ranging from 90 to 115 lb/ft³ (1440 to 1840 kg/m³), in contrast to the density of normal weight concrete, which […] The post What is Lightweight Concrete?
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 2, 2024
While the concept of providing a standardized security approach may have been sound, FedRAMP limits Construction Productivity and Innovation, The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) is a government-wide program that provides a standardized approach to security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring for cloud products and services.
Speaker: Timothy Allsopp
Payment challenges often lead to delayed projects, financial bottlenecks, and strained relationships. With construction projects becoming more complex, outdated processes are no longer sustainable. By refining financial workflow, companies can improve cash flow, reduce error, and foster trust between stakeholders. Discover practical strategies for redesigning payment systems to overcome workflow challenges while creating a smoother, more reliable process for contractors and subcontractors alike.
Construction Dive
APRIL 3, 2024
Researchers will embed coils in a quarter-mile stretch of concrete roadway to produce a magnetic field that can recharge vehicles while they drive.
Construction Business Owner
APRIL 1, 2024
AI Is Solving Construction’s Gray Work Issue ccapoccia Mon, 04/01/2024 - 17:20 During this three-part series, we’ve talked about artificial intelligence (AI) in construction. The first article provided a reality check on what AI can and cannot do for construction project management. Next, we covered the risks of using AI and the impact of an overreliance on the technology.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 3, 2024
Heavy-highway jobsites are always at risk for safety risk in the firld. Check these 9 boxes to help your construction crew prioritize jobsite safety.
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 4, 2024
JOC Coefficients less than 1.0 are unfortunately common however represent sinficant risk to both real property owners and JOC contractors. A Job Order Contract (JOC) coefficient refers to a multiplier that is used to adjust the prices in a JOC contract. The coefficient should typically not be less than 1.0. Let’s break down what this means: Job Order Contracts (JOC) Definition : JOC is a type of procurement process used by public agencies to accomplish a large number of small to medium-siz
Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System
Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.
Construction Dive
APRIL 2, 2024
PCL Construction’s team breaks down its playbook for the numerous pro sports renovations it has completed across North America.
Construction Business Owner
APRIL 1, 2024
What You Think vs. What You Know ccapoccia Mon, 04/01/2024 - 16:40 Strategic planning and business planning are two common elements of any business that get thrown around somewhat synonymously. Regardless of whether you think strategic planning is based on the long view and business planning is more tactical and in the here and now, there are elements of both that are often overlooked.
Contractor Bookkeeping
APRIL 5, 2024
Running a small construction business may seem like hopping from one task to another, needing more support and guidance. That can make it tempting to let some to-dos on your checklist slide, especially those related to finances, which can be challenging and are often outside your preferred skill set or experience. The issue, of course, is that clients can only pay you once you've invoiced them.
ENR Construction
APRIL 1, 2024
Contractor groups voice concerns about workplace safety and more.
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Construction Dive
APRIL 3, 2024
Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.
Construction Business Owner
APRIL 1, 2024
4 Key Areas for Optimal Cash Flow Management ccapoccia Mon, 04/01/2024 - 16:51 As the construction industry transitions into the new year, it finds itself in a similar position to someone adjusting to a new day after a long night — the once buoyant stimulus era, characterized by the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Employee Retention Credit (ERC), has dimmed, leaving behind a commercial sector grappling with uncertainty and a residential sector tightening its financial belt.
Contractor Magazine
APRIL 1, 2024
Virtually every nonresidential construction segment experienced a decline in spending in February.
ENR Construction
APRIL 5, 2024
In long running $271.8-million dispute over concrete standards used in the waterway expansion's new locks, high court ruling goes against its builders group, but other claims are pending, including one against Panama itself.
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Construction Dive
APRIL 1, 2024
The construction team, which includes three local partners, will build the Cleveland, Ohio, university’s first new research structure in more than two decades.
Construction Business Owner
APRIL 1, 2024
How Surety Bonds Helped Pittsburgh Pirates Score a Tech Victory ccapoccia Mon, 04/01/2024 - 17:11 Surety bonds (not Barry Bonds) were the recent heroes for the Pittsburgh Pirates. PNC Park, home to the five-time MLB World Series champion Pittsburgh Pirates, was due for a technology renovation — specifically, an upgrade to its video production capabilities.
Contractor Magazine
APRIL 2, 2024
The number of open, unfilled construction positions stood at the second highest level on record at the end of February.
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