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What Can Construction Learn From Netflix?

Construction Business Owner

What Can Construction Learn From Netflix? ccapoccia Tue, 05/16/2023 - 16:26 Netflix is a company many of us wanted to root for — America loves an underdog story.

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How To Increase Your Construction Business Profit In Three Months

Contractor Bookkeeping

Sales and profit are two very different things – as a construction business owner, you can find yourself without the cash to pay bills despite making sales you knew were profitable. You may also be startled to discover that solid cash flows from sales deliver little profit. A cash flow forecast tracks cash flowing in and out of your business. The timing of these flows enables you to identify cash-rich and cash-lean periods.

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Discover The Benefits Of Grasscrete & Its Installation Process

The Constructor

If you’re looking for a more sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to traditional concrete paving, grasscrete may be the perfect solution. Grasscrete combines the strength of concrete with the natural beauty of grass, making it the ideal choice for various projects. Grasscrete offers a range of benefits, including improved drainage, reduced runoff, enhanced soil retention, and […] The post Discover The Benefits Of Grasscrete & Its Installation Process appeared first on The Con

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Construction in the Digital Age: Embracing Innovative Tools for Successful Business

Construction Marketing

The construction industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation as it embraces the digital age. Due to the quick adoption of new tools and technologies, keeping competitive and being successful in the current environment of the construction industry are now closely related to implementing technological innovations. In fact, it is now a requirement for construction enterprises if they want to survive and prosper in the current era.

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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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Construction Standardization: A Game Plan to Success

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Construction projects generate an enormous amount of data, from design and engineering to operations. Without proper standardization, this data can become a liability rather than an asset. Without a set of procedures that can be repeatable with results that can be measured, you simply won’t have a way to tell how well your team is performing – and each project will be making its own decisions, leading to poor data quality.

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Construction quality management 101: Everything you should know

Lets Build

Quality is an essential aspect of any construction project and must be a critical consideration from start to finish. The contractor must adhere to the project specifications while considering quality standards, such as ASTM, ANSI, ACI, and AWS. This is where construction quality management comes in. To that end, project mangers must have a construction quality management system.

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The Foundations of Operational Excellence (Part 3 of 4)

Construction Business Owner

The Foundations of Operational Excellence (Part 3 of 4) ccapoccia Tue, 05/16/2023 - 13:37 Operationally superior engineering and construction (E&C) firms continuously implement changes to processes and procedures to make sure they’re operating at the highest level. Creating an operationally superior E&C firm, whether you’re a general contractor or a specialty trade contractor, takes diligence, continuous review and constant changes to processes and procedures.

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The Importance of Effective Time Management in Construction

The Constructor

Time management is one of the most important and necessary skills for success in any industry. This is especially true in construction, where project teams must manage complex tasks with tight deadlines, budgets, and often-sensitive safety considerations. With effective time management, teams can avoid missing critical deadlines, overspending on projects, and potentially jeopardizing the safety […] The post The Importance of Effective Time Management in Construction appeared first on The C

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Shawmut revolutionizes subcontractor management with HammerTech

Construction Dive

Shawmut taps HammerTech for next-gen subcontractor management: Uncover the groundbreaking strategy.

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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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Shear Wall Selection for Wood-Framed Buildings

BD+C

Shear Wall Selection for Wood-Framed Buildings 1 kcichowicz Fri, 05/19/2023 - 07:36 Multifamily Housing From wall bracing to FTAO, there are many ways to secure the walls of a building. Learn how to evaluate which method is best for a project. APA – THE ENGINEERED WOOD ASSOCIATION Multifamily Housing Shear walls are walls specifically designed to resist lateral loads, transferring the load from the wall above to the wall below and, ultimately, out through the foundation.

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CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023

Construction Business Owner

CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 ccapoccia Tue, 05/16/2023 - 14:56 CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023, the largest trade show in North America, took place March 14-18 in Las Vegas, Nevada. This year’s installment exceeded expectations with a record-breaking 139,000 registered attendees (a 6% increase from 2020), more than 3 million net square feet of exhibits (10.5% larger than 2020) and 2,400 exhibitors from 36 countries — with 603 new exhibitors.

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Maximizing Energy Efficiency in Commercial Buildings: Tips and Tricks

The Constructor

Cutting energy costs for commercial buildings can be a challenging task. From heating and cooling to lighting and appliances, energy consumption in commercial buildings is often quite high. But with the right strategies and technologies, you can reduce energy costs and maximize efficiency. In this article, we’ll discuss the benefits of energy efficiency, some tips […] The post Maximizing Energy Efficiency in Commercial Buildings: Tips and Tricks appeared first on The Constructor.

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Contractors face uncertainty over new Florida immigration law

Construction Dive

New legislation that requires companies to confirm that employees are allowed to work in the U.S. could result in severe consequences for construction firms.

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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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Digital Builder Ep 50: Is Mentorship the Key to Unlocking Opportunities in Construction?

Autodesk Construction Cloud

With the growing conversation about how construction is changing because of purpose-built technology like AI, AR technology, and robotics, it’s important to nurture those who will have their careers be the most influenced by it: the next generation of workers. That’s why we’ve invited Alan Dillon, Senior Superintendent at Truebeck Construction , for a conversation about leadership, effective mentorship, and why successful relationships are the key to successful projects.

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What’s the Coolest Piece of Technology You’ve Seen Lately?

Construction Business Owner

What’s the Coolest Piece of Technology You’ve Seen Lately? ccapoccia Wed, 05/17/2023 - 10:08 Ruben Valdez Director of Business Development BoxLock Inc.

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Transform Your Home With Aluminum Paint

The Constructor

Aluminum paint can be an excellent way to transform the look of your home. Not only is it a modern and stylish finish, but it is also easy to apply and can be used on various surfaces. In this article, we’ll discuss everything you need to know about Aluminum paint—including how to choose the right […] The post Transform Your Home With Aluminum Paint appeared first on The Constructor.

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Backlog rebounds from 7-month low

Construction Dive

Boosted by a strong pipeline of infrastructure projects, contractors continue to express confidence in their six-month outlooks, despite economic headwinds.

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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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Going digital, increasing productivity at JEH Construction

Fieldwire

Since 1973, James E. Harris Construction (JEH) has worked on the construction and renovation of water and wastewater treatment plants, sewage pump stations, and metering and monitoring installations in North and South Carolina. Managing dozens of projects across county and state lines made field to office communication and project documentation a challenge, so they turned to Fieldwire in 2021 in an effort to digitize their jobsites.

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Standard Shower Sizes: Finding the Perfect Fit for Your Bathroom

Civiconcepts

A Shower is an essential fixture in a bathroom that provides an efficient and convenient way to clean oneself, generally, it consists of a showerhead, knob, or valve for controlling … Standard Shower Sizes: Finding the Perfect Fit for Your Bathroom Read More »

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Five Key Risks to Consider When Evaluating Construction Technology Vendors 

Jobsite with Procore

It’s an essential part of every construction leader’s job to ensure their budget and resources are driving efficiency and creating value for the business. This often includes evaluating new technology investments not just for how well they function, but whether the benefit actually justifies the cost. Without proper scrutiny, what may seem like a great arrangement today could cost a lot more down the line.

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Coulomb Solutions plans to build US battery pack factory

Construction Dive

The announcement follows LG Energy Solution’s $2.3 billion LFP battery facility in Queen Creek, Arizona, and Ford’s $3.5 billion factory for the same battery type in Marshall, Michigan.

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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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The Key To Multifamily Access Control | Consistent Resident Experiences

BD+C

The Key To Multifamily Access Control | Consistent Resident Experiences 1 kcichowicz Wed, 05/17/2023 - 12:55 Multifamily Housing Explore the challenges of multifamily access control and discover the key to consistent user experiences with a resident-first approach and open platforms. Multifamily Housing Over the last five years, the multifamily industry has been adapting to an increasingly digital world.

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CMAA New England Recognizes One Spruce Peak Project

PC Construction

This afternoon, PC was recognized by the Construction Management Association of America’s New England Chapter with a Project Achievement Award for the One Spruce Peak project in Stowe, Vermont. The Project Achievement Awards highlight the “best of the best” projects that serve as an example in the construction industry and are true pinnacles of excellence and innovation.

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2023 Collaborative Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting

2023 Collaborative Job Order Contracting is far superior to “traditional” JOC Program approaches. Looking to improve how your teams work together? Streamline workflows Reduce bottlenecks Empowering teams Multiple JOC Program audits confirm what most owners already know. JOC Programs must be collaborative with all parties working in a compliant, fully transparent environment, and towards mutually beneficial well-defined goals.

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When school is out, construction is in

Construction Dive

As elementary and high schools plan for a surge of federally funded upgrades over the next few months, many administrators remain concerned about spending deadlines.

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Learn How to Boost Productivity for Every Project

For construction contractors, productivity is everything. Download this guide to discover how digital production tracking improves project visibility, data collection, and production insights—all in real time.

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How can we reimagine live sports experiences?

BD+C

How can we reimagine live sports experiences? 0 qpurcell Thu, 05/18/2023 - 11:25 Arenas A Gensler survey finds what sports fans' experiences have been like returning to arenas, and their expectations going forward. Andrew Jacobs and Michelle DeCurtis Arenas Collegiate Stadiums Sports and Recreational Facilities Designers Coronavirus The world of live sports never takes a timeout.

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GSA Launches Low-Carbon Building Materials Pilot Program

ENR Construction

The program focuses on 11 buildings projects, and is intended to reduce emissions associated with federal construction and promote wider adoption of environmental product declarations for building materials.

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RESTORE CONFIDENCE IN FACILITIES PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE COST CONTROL & OUTCOMES

Job Order Contracting

FACILITIES PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE COST CONTROL and managing associated outcomes are critical aspects to lifecycle total cost of ownership asset management and associate FSRM ( Facilities Sustainment, and Restoration and Modernization) Locally Researched and Current Preventive Maintenance Cost Database – Exclusively available from 4BT! Task Description and associated expanded TriServices UNIFORMAT organization Unique PM check list for each task and for each frequency Unique cost for each fr