Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 30, 2023

The latest research from Deloitte and Autodesk found that economic uncertainty was cited as the top challenge for Australian construction businesses. 61% of construction businesses reported that rising material and labour costs significantly impacted their financial viability. KPMG research also shows just 31% of projects come within 10% of the original budget, indicating that budget control is more crucial than ever in this uncertain economic climate.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 1, 2023

A shrinking labor pool and supply chain delays impact subs’ bottom lines, but the silver lining of the IIJA has gotten shinier.

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The Constructor

JUNE 2, 2023

Reinforced concrete is one of the world’s most widely used building materials. From bridges and skyscrapers to foundations and walls, reinforced concrete is essential to modern construction. Despite its prevalence, many people need to become more familiar with the key principles of reinforced concrete construction, design considerations, and the installation and maintenance processes.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 31, 2023

Prepare for the Construction Industry Evolution With a Digital Transformation A playbook for modernizing your processes to remain competitive mhodges Wed, 05/31/2023 - 10:34 Construction technology continues to quickly evolve. Not many years ago, it would have been impossible to design, plan, and execute an entire building plan from a single, three-dimensional blueprint via building information modeling (BIM) technology, but today it is.

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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.

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Pro Builder

MAY 30, 2023

Teardown-Rebuilds Are Taking Over the New-Home Market ldeakins Tue, 05/30/2023 - 10:40 Rather than hunting for increasingly scarce vacant lots, builders are tearing down existing properties to add new infill homes to favorable neighborhoods A National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) report recently found that in 2021, nine percent of new homes resulted from teardowns, a share that continues to rise as undeveloped lots become increasingly hard to find.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 2, 2023

Fear is a natural, emotional response to distress. The evolution of humanity was dependent upon feeling and responding to fear. Unfortunately, for some of us, fear is a stumbling block to unlocking our full potential and becoming great leaders. Fear can have a significant impact on business activities. If a business owner is afraid of taking risks or making decisions based on past negative experiences, it can hinder their success.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 1, 2023

Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.

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The Constructor

MAY 31, 2023

High-rise buildings are typically more than five stories and can range from just a few stories to the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, which stands at 830 meters. High-rise buildings are constructed for various uses, including residential, office, and commercial, and are considered a major engineering feat due to the complexities of constructing tall […] The post The Importance of Fire Safety in High-Rise Buildings appeared first on The Constructor.

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Contractor Magazine

MAY 30, 2023

CONTRACTOR magazine took the opportunity to speak to two manufacturing leaders in the sustainable space—A.O. Smith and Lochinvar—about electrification and heat pump water heater technology.

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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.

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MAY 30, 2023

Promote to rotator No Rotator Image Status of webinar Featured Thu, 06/22/2023 - 12:00 1 p.m. CDT As a result of economic and cultural trends, construction organizations today are increasingly relying on technologies that increase efficiency — especially in accounting departments. While the COVID-19 pandemic is largely behind us, construction companies are still dealing with the repercussions, including a backlog resulting from material and skilled labor shortages.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 2, 2023

Viewpoint enables contractors to better manage their projects, processes and people, using the data gathered to lower risk and improve margins.

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 31, 2023

4BT (Four BT, LLC) is the sole source for current, objective, verifiable, and granular local market cost data that does not rely upon location or economic factoring of national average cost information. Construction cost data is available for for Small Projects, Operations & Maintenance, and Major Renovations and Alterations, as well as Preventive Maintenance.

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The Constructor

MAY 27, 2023

Historic buildings offer a unique opportunity to reclaim a piece of history and breathe new life into communities. Revamping these buildings comes with many advantages, including increased property value, community engagement, and a variety of creative opportunities. But there are also significant challenges to be aware of, from navigating regulations and managing costs to understanding […] The post Revamping Historic Buildings: Challenges and Opportunities appeared first on The Constructo

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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?

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 1, 2023

Promote to rotator No Rotator Image Status of webinar Featured Thu, 06/29/2023 - 12:00 11 a.m. CDT This webinar, specifically tailored to construction professionals, focuses on how to enhance the effectiveness of safety programs by incorporating diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and organizational integrity. The presentation showcases companies with best practices in this area and offers guidance on how to implement these principles within your own organization.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 1, 2023

There are more job openings than there are unemployed Americans and construction, like many industries, faces a growing need for workers.

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 27, 2023

LOCALLY RESEARCHED & Up to Date Unit Price Construction Cost Data available exclusively from 4BT (Four BT, LLC)! Line item cost data representing local market conditions. No use of location factors or economic factors – actual local market labor, material, and equipment costs. Cost data is collected and represented in a consistent way – expanded CSI MasterFormat, industry standard terms and defintions.

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The Constructor

MAY 29, 2023

Concrete is essential in many modern structures, from buildings to bridges and dams. Strengthening and reinforcing the material is essential in ensuring its strength and durability. Unfortunately, traditional concrete reinforcement and durability methods are becoming outdated and are only sometimes suitable for modern-day projects. Fortunately, there are a variety of innovative materials that can be […] The post Innovative Materials for Concrete Reinforcement and Durability appeared first

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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.

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JUNE 2, 2023

Refresh Your Company’s New Hire Checklist Your template for creating better first days & encouraging eager employees mhodges Fri, 06/02/2023 - 08:34 Want new employees to feel excited and ready to dive into their roles? Complete these 20+ essential onboarding tasks detailed in this free onboarding checklist. Fill out the form at this link to download the checklist.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 31, 2023

National Grid Electricity Transmission has fired the starting gun on what will be one of the biggest tender races this year for the construction industry. The power distributor is planning to shake-up its delivery model for infrastructure in what will be its largest investment programme in generations. Opting for a collaborative procurement model, The Great Grid Upgrade Partnership will be split into two major lots: covering consultancy and construction works.

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Construction Dive

MAY 30, 2023

The suddenly-everywhere tech can spit out a contract lickety-split. But would you trust your $100 million project to it?

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PC Construction

JUNE 2, 2023

We are excited to welcome PC’s 2023 summer interns! We have over 20 individuals joining us from colleges and universities spanning the East Coast. Over the next few months, they will work with our talented teams in each of our regions – from Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire and New York down to the Mid-Atlantic, North Carolina, Georgia and Florida – to hone their skills and gain on-the-job experience.

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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!

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ENR Construction

JUNE 2, 2023

The heavy and civil engineering category led the way, adding 10,700 jobs, while specialty trade contractors added 7,300 positions, and building contractors added 6,600 jobs.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 1, 2023

A shake-up in construction of the central section of HS2’s phase one route from London to the West Midlands will see the Align contracting joint venture take over responsibility for a stretch previously assigned to EKFB. The Enquirer understands the changes involve a number of sites in the North Chilterns area where EKFB (Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Construction and Bam Nuttall) was main contractor.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 1, 2023

Admares, a Finland-based buildings and homes manufacturer, will build a 2.5-million-square-foot factory as part of its relocation to the United States.

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Contractor Magazine

JUNE 1, 2023

Founder Judaline Cassidy builds a fierce group of Princess Warriors to break down barriers to mechanical, industrial and technical trade careers.

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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!

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JUNE 2, 2023

Months before a six-story apartment building in Davenport, Iowa, partially collapsed May 28, a structural engineer advised the property owner that an unexpected void space had been discovered during repairs to a damaged area of the exterior brick wall.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 30, 2023

Luton Town FC is aiming to start groundworks for its planned new 23,500-capacity stadium before the end of the year. The club is pressing ahead with its Power Court stadium plan with the aim of submitting detailed plans before for its first match in the Premier League. The club’s development arm, 2020 Developments, has just released new images as it gears up to fast-track the planned new stadium in the heart of Luton’s town centre.

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Construction Dive

MAY 30, 2023

The proposed legislation could also advance the Mountain Valley Pipeline and help boost the construction workforce, according to one trade group.

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