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How To Protect Yourself And Your Construction Business From Fraud

Contractor Bookkeeping

Unfortunately, fraudsters are out there. They want your money and identity, and they're getting more sophisticated. There's a wealth of opportunity for swindlers to take advantage of people because so much of what we do is now online.

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Exploring the Impact of Climate on Building Design

The Constructor

The design of a building is not merely an aesthetic concern but is closely tied to the local climate. By understanding the nuances of the climate in their area, architects, builders, and designers can create efficient, comfortable, and sustainable solutions.

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30 Types Of Door Knobs And Handles

Civiconcepts

One important thing needed by every home is door knobs. The majority of door knobs are circular in shape and have been used for long periods of time.

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Collapse that killed 3 underscores importance of scaffolding safety

Construction Dive

Safety experts emphasized focusing on planning ahead and utilizing various resources to protect workers at heights

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The Ultimate Free Guide to Construction Project Management Software

Spreadsheets and in-house tools can no longer manage the sophistication and the demand for data of modern construction. Our free buyer’s guide will help you identify what construction software you need and the key features you should be looking for.

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Transitioning From Residential to Commercial Construction

cnstrctr

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. Division 01 - General Requirements All Posts Featured Articles General Construction Knowledge

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The VALUE of Time and Motion Study and Locally Researched Granular Construction Task Data

Job Order Contracting

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?

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Building for better fire resilience in WUI zones

Construction Specifier

Photo courtesy ROCKWOOL North America Photo courtesy By Rick Roos Wildfires continue to make headlines and the long-term prognosis is concerning, as experts forecast more of the same in coming years. Yet, building in wildland urban interface (WUI) zones continues at a fast pace.

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Komatsu All-Electric Wheel Loader Draws Industry Interest

ENR Construction

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

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Construction Workforce Shortage Tops Half a Million in 2023, Says ABC

Construction Superintendent Magazine

The construction industry will need to attract an estimated 546,000 additional workers on top of the normal pace of hiring in 2023 to meet the demand for labor, according to a proprietary model developed by Associated Builders and Contractors.

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The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide

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 is a must for anyone wanting to solve procurement or vendor management pain points.

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Cement vs. Concrete: Which Building Material is Better?

The Constructor

Finding the right building material for your next project can be challenging. Cement and concrete are two of the most widely used building materials for construction and have many advantages and disadvantages.

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Things Involved With Hiring Uncertified Hi-Rail Crane Operators – What You Need To Know

Construction Marketing

Are you considering hiring hi-rail crane operators to facilitate your upcoming project or task? While it’s undoubtedly a smart move to recruit specialized professionals, are you sure they meet the required qualifications necessary for safely operating a hi-rail crane? The risks associated with an uncertified operator can be severe. It ranges from personnel injuries to property damage.

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The Super Bowl’s most recent stadiums and how much it cost to build them

Construction Dive

SoFi Stadium was just two years old when it first hosted the Super Bowl last year, but Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium has hosted six times since 1987

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Viewpoint Academy, Product Training for Your Success

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Learn all about Viewpoint Academy, one of our (free) amazing customer success resources! Viewpoint Technology

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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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GRP: Taking Construction to the Next Level

The Constructor

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).

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Sustainable Public Sector Facilities Management – Unattainable?

Job Order Contracting

Sustainable Public Sector Facilities Management is unattainable if current practices are not fundamentally changed. The current mindset across all public sector organizations is not conducive to sustainable facilities management from either economic or environmental perspectives.

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Commercial construction planning falls after months of gains

Construction Dive

Despite a dip in the Dodge Momentum Index, levels of building activity remain comparatively strong

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Construction Workforce Shortage Tops Half a Million in 2023, Says ABC

Contractor Magazine

The construction industry averaged more than 390,000 job openings per month in 2022, the highest level on record. Construction Data

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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.

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Don't Waste Your Leads: Own Them and Get Serious About Managing Them

Pro Builder

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).

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Clarkson Students Visit Vermont Jobsite

PC Construction

Last week, 13 students from Clarkson University’s mechanical, civil, and engineering management program traveled to South Burlington to take in the BETA Technologies S40 Aircraft Assembly Facility project.

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The top and bottom 5 states for construction employment

Construction Dive

High interest rates have negatively impacted some projects, but unemployment has dipped as contractors focus on their backlog

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Weekly Product Gallery: Best of KBIS 2023

Contractor Magazine

The best in new and interesting front-of-the wall product offerings from the 2023 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show. Industry Event News / Kitchen & Bath Industry Show

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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. Over half of respondents see digital technology as the greatest growth opportunity. Don't be kept in the dark when it comes to the future. Read the report today!

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Residential Construction Employment Posts Strong Gains at Start of 2023

Pro Builder

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Onshore, Offshore Wind Energy Projects Get Big Boost in Maine

ENR Construction

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

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Missouri trade school gets $32M boost for larger facility

Construction Dive

The Northland Career Center wants to construct a new, $60 million facility to better serve the skilled trade needs in the region

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National Security Impacted by Lack of Facilities Lifecycle Management

Job Order Contracting

Is national security impacted by lack of facilities lifecycle management? Absolutely. Economics, the environment, national security, and life/safety are all negatively impacted by the lack of a sustainable facilities lifecycle management strategy.

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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!

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While New Homes See Fresh Competition, Older Houses Sit Unsold

Pro Builder

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Sky-High Chicago Concrete Costs Outpace US Rise, Contractors Say

ENR Construction

Cement surcharges and prices to ensure deliveries of materials such as concrete have jumped much faster than inflation in the area for more than a year. High demand, lower river water levels, a labor dispute and many other factors are contributing to unprecedented increases

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NY union head: Material prices are construction’s ‘biggest challenge’

Construction Dive

Felice Farber, new executive director for the Subcontractors Trade Association, gave her diagnosis of the state of diversity and inclusion and construction’s most serious woes

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