Construction Business Owner
MARCH 18, 2024
How to Stay Competitive & Profitable ccapoccia Mon, 03/18/2024 - 09:20 Through working closely with fence contractors, general contractors and dealers over the years, I’ve seen one issue come up repeatedly for construction business owners: getting the balance between pricing and profitability right. You must remain competitive in the market while still offering prices accessible enough for your customer base.
Construction Dive
MARCH 18, 2024
Transforming a supply chain into a sustainable value chain involves commitment, collaboration, technology and innovation.
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Viewpoint Construction Technology
MARCH 20, 2024
Viewpoint enables contractors to better manage their projects, processes and people, using the data gathered to lower risk and improve margins.
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 22, 2024
Linking Program Management and Project Management and enhancing this relationship aligns single projects to a robust programmatic approach to significantsly improve overall outcomes for owners, architects, engineers, and builders. TRANSPARENCY-COLLABORATION-ROBUST PROCESS Imagine that the the person who owns the facility and the one designing, engineering, repair, renovating, maintaing, or building it had the same information.
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The Verdantix Green Quadrant: EHS Software 2023 is an independent third-party analysis of 23 EHS software vendors (including Intelex) that provides an in-depth look at the technical capabilities, application breadth, innovation focus, and momentum of key environmental, health, and safety management software market players. The guide is essential reading for EHS software benchmarking, especially for understanding unique vendor strengths and capabilities.
The Constructor
MARCH 22, 2024
The process of excavation at a construction site involves a comprehensive understanding of various aspects including centerline and excavation drawings, setting out plans on the ground, soil excavation, and removal procedures. Quality assurance checks such as recording ground levels and marking reference points are essential throughout the process to ensure precision and adherence to project […] The post Work Procedure of Excavation at Construction Site appeared first on The Constructor.
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Wolgast Corporation
MARCH 19, 2024
School District leaders new to construction projects on their campus may not know all the steps and activities needed before construction can start. We share details of what to expect and who the shareholders should be to make a School District's project(s) happen. The Start In the State of Michigan, the school foundation allowance is intended for instruction and operations of a School District.
Contractor Bookkeeping
MARCH 22, 2024
As a construction company owner, you're the architect of your business's vision and culture. But some of the foundation often needs to catch up in the hustle to improve services, chase sales, and keep the lights on. Core values—those guiding principles that shape your company's identity—are more than words on a wall or a statement in a handbook. Getting leads and doing the work is only part of the answer.
BD+C
MARCH 18, 2024
A modular construction solution to the mental healthcare crisis 0 qpurcell Mon, 03/18/2024 - 12:19 Healthcare Facilities Maria Ionescu, Senior Medical Planner, Stantec, shares a tested solution for the overburdened emergency department: Modular hub-and-spoke design. Maria Ionescu Healthcare Facilities Modular Building Contractors Designers Architects Coronavirus Roughly a quarter of the U.S. population confronts a mental health challenge each year.
Construction Dive
MARCH 20, 2024
Working in construction is an opportunity to learn new things, according to Linda Rosati, the Wisconsin contractor’s new vice president of business development.
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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.
PC Construction
MARCH 21, 2024
On Wednesday, PC joined The University of Maine to celebrate the start of construction for major renovations to Harold Alfond Sports Arena and the Shawn Walsh Hockey Center. This project will further UMaine’s commitment to excellence in the state’s only Division I athletics program, strengthen gender equity and provide a preferred destination for high school sports championships, competitions and community events.
ENR Construction
MARCH 20, 2024
In December, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced it was replacing traditional hardhats for its employees with ANSI-Z89.1-certified Type II safety helmets when they work on sites.
Contractor Magazine
MARCH 19, 2024
The premier event of the work truck industry brought together 15,790 attendees and 536 exhibitors at the Indiana Convention Center.
Construction Dive
MARCH 21, 2024
The initiative will seek to reduce barriers to entry for potential workers and provide career services designed to staff the booming civil sector in Texas.
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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?
BD+C
MARCH 17, 2024
5 criteria to optimize medical office design 0 rcassidy Sun, 03/17/2024 - 09:30 Healthcare Facilities Healthcare designers need to consider privacy, separate areas for practitioners, natural light, outdoor spaces, and thoughtful selection of materials for medical office buildings. Megan Koehler, AIA, LEED AP BD+C Healthcare designers need to consider privacy, separate areas for practitioners, natural light, outdoor spaces, and thoughtful selection of materials for medical office buildings.
ENR Construction
MARCH 21, 2024
Drones, self-propelled modular transporters and a curtain wall that really does hang off the roof like a curtain are all notable technologies that made installing an 18-million-lb timber roof possible at Portland International Airport.
Construction Law
MARCH 22, 2024
Halton Borough Council is to make contractors include mental health statements in bids for construction work. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details. If you don't have an account, you can get free access to the news on this site and receive a free newsletter on Fridays by creating a Newsletter account.
Construction Dive
MARCH 19, 2024
Court documents point to “one or more insiders” who allegedly diverted funds by accessing an executive’s email and doctoring a notary's stamp of approval.
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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.
Learn Civil Engineering
MARCH 21, 2024
A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required to operate a dump truck. Depending on the vehicle and the state, specific endorsements may also be necessary. Driving a dump truck professionally requires compliance with specific regulations and licensing standards.
ENR Construction
MARCH 19, 2024
Intel and its contractors lean on their experience building semiconductor fabrication plants to grow the manufacturing campus in Chandler, Ariz.
Construction Law
MARCH 22, 2024
Losing an adjudication with a supplier has been blamed by administrators for the failure of Newcastle based Surgo Construction Ltd. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details. If you don't have an account, you can get free access to the news on this site and receive a free newsletter on Fridays by creating a Newsletter account.
Construction Dive
MARCH 19, 2024
Mercer Mass Timber doesn’t intend to compete with large general contractors, but instead wants to offer an option for first-time users of the alternative building method.
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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!
Construction Superintendent Magazine
MARCH 20, 2024
U.S. construction costs are set to increase by 3-6% in 2024, following an average increase of 4% in 2023. Cost escalation will challenge construction firms, which will need to develop new processes and capabilities to keep costs under control and projects on track. The findings are shared in How to navigate 2024: Balancing challenge with opportunity, a report published by Currie & Brown.
ENR Construction
MARCH 21, 2024
Billings for architectural firms continued downward in February, according to the latest American Institute of Architects/Deltek monthly index, but the report's authors see possible silver linings in the latest numbers.
Construction Law
MARCH 22, 2024
Guidance on managing reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in listed buildings warns that RAAC might be unexpectedly present in more buildings than so far realised. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details. If you don't have an account, you can get free access to the news on this site and receive a free newsletter on Fridays by creating a Newsletter account.
Construction Dive
MARCH 21, 2024
A new law that was halted by an appeals court this week presents ramifications for the industry, where an estimated one in four workers is foreign-born.
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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!
BD+C
MARCH 19, 2024
3 reasons to consider green products for your next building project rcassidy Tue, 03/19/2024 - 14:13 Casey Smyth Building Enclosure Systems Green Building Products Moisture Protection Moisture Control/Building Envelope In recent years, there has been a sharp focus on creating a more sustainable building industry. Several elements go into this: choosing the right products, prioritizing sustainability, and exceeding regulatory requirements.
ENR Construction
MARCH 20, 2024
Final version of an emissions regulation announced by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will affect all on-road passenger vehicles, including cars, light-duty trucks and medium-duty vehicles.
Construction Law
MARCH 22, 2024
The Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) has published a new framework which sets out how Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be harnessed to boost productivity and efficiency in public project delivery. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details. If you don't have an account, you can get free access to the news on this site and receive a free newsletter on Fridays by creating a Newsletter account.
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