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MARCH 8, 2023

Addressing sexual harassment and accommodating mothers are some of the keys to supporting a diverse workforce, a recent survey of tradeswomen shows.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

MARCH 10, 2023

A USP (Unique Selling Proposition) is a compelling reason for your target market to choose your construction business over your competitor's. Examples range from cutting-edge service and product features to simply being more convenient and easier to find for the target market. But it all boils down to meeting your local market's needs in a more accurate and improved way than the competition and being able to market these points more effectively.

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The Constructor

MARCH 4, 2023

The construction sector has embraced cutting-edge technologies in the battle to make the industry safer, more efficient, and cost-effective. As the transformation in the industry has moved forward, construction robots have become an important contributor to the sector’s advancement. This article delves into the impact of construction robots on the construction industry, from the different […] The post Exploring the Impact of Construction Robots on the Industry appeared first on The C

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 9, 2023

A look at 2023 construction trends forecasts, built on Q3 & Q4's Construction Metrics Index data from Trimble customers!

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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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FDR Safety

MARCH 9, 2023

On Feb. 1, 2019, the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC) reversed an OSHA citation issued to Suncor Energy Inc. as the controlling employer for a fall protection violation. The Commission vacated the citations for two primary reasons: Suncor had implemented a robust safety program that met and exceeded OSHA standards. Suncor had implemented a rigorous enforcement program that removed employees from the worksite for a single violation of its fall protection safety procedures.

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MARCH 6, 2023

Formwork is a common activity found on most jobsites. Learning how it works can help improve your project.

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PC Construction

MARCH 9, 2023

My interest in the construction industry began my junior year of high school when my step-father needed a hand at his small residential construction company, and I was looking for a part-time job. I quickly fell in love with construction and changed my plans. Rather than going to college to study business, I decided to focus on construction trades. After graduating from high school, I applied at PC Construction with only a little experience in the industry and no idea what trade I wanted as my s

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Pro Builder

MARCH 8, 2023

Household Formation Continues to Outpace Single-Family Production ldeakins Wed, 03/08/2023 - 10:17 The U.S. housing market needs to add approximately 6.5 million single-family homes to keep up with the breakneck pace of household formation After more than a decade of underbuilding relative to population growth, the gap between single-family home production and household formation grew to 6.5 million homes between 2012 and 2022, CNN reports.

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The Constructor

MARCH 6, 2023

In today’s world, modular construction provides a great opportunity for developers and builders to expand their projects with greater efficiency and cost-effectiveness. This construction method has become increasingly popular in the past decade for various reasons, and it is essential to understand its benefits and challenges. In this article, we will explore the advantages and […] The post Exploring the Benefits and Challenges of Modular Construction appeared first on The Constructo

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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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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 10, 2023

Systems Enablers for Sustainable Facilities Management, Repair, Renovation, and Maintenance are critical considerations for any real property portfolio owner. In fact, they dictate how efficiently or how poorly an organization manages facilities stewardship requirements. The AECOO sector (Architecture, Engineering, Contruction, Operators, Owners) must transition for a linear to a circular system for managing the built environment.

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Lets Build

MARCH 10, 2023

Our world is powered by data. Companies worldwide use data to make better decisions, predict future outcomes, and improve their efficiency— and the construction industry is no exception. While construction professionals have adopted digitalisation and data-driven practices slower than others, they’ve now discovered the unique benefits that data analytics can bring to their projects.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 9, 2023

Baggy gear can lead to new hazards, workers performing tasks without protection or even a lack of confidence and belonging in one’s job, experts say.

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The Constructor

MARCH 10, 2023

In an era when sustainability has become an important benchmark for forward-thinking buildings, it’s inspiring to see how far architecture and design have come in the pursuit of creating a more eco-friendly approach to construction. From Amsterdam to Tokyo, the following 10 buildings are some of the most sustainable structures in the world, showcasing the […] The post The Top 10 Most Sustainable Buildings Around the World appeared first on The Constructor.

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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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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 5, 2023

Job Order Contracting should be an integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery environment where, All parties are aligned and focused on the activities that affect actual work outcomes Owners actively participate and are not simply focused on procuring services and managing the contract Teams/crews plan their work and deliver on those plans collaboratively and transparently The knowledge of those doing the work is leveraged Locally researched unit price cost data validates costs Learn

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Pro Builder

MARCH 6, 2023

Coverings Announces Top 10 Tile Trends for 2023 esorum Mon, 03/06/2023 - 12:09 Coverings , North America’s largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference, has announced the top 10 ceramic tile trends for 2023. The tile trends were gathered and forecasted by the three leading international tile associations and sponsors of Coverings 2023 —Ceramics of Italy, Tile Council of North America, and Tile of Spain—to highlight the most popular, on-trend styles of tile from the global marke

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Construction Dive

MARCH 7, 2023

Spending on roadway contracts in 2022 was more than 29 times higher than spending on rail and transit contracts, per American Road & Transportation Builders Association data.

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The Constructor

MARCH 8, 2023

Construction sites are inherently dangerous places, and one of the biggest hazards workers face is the risk of electric shock. As a construction site worker, it is important to stay safe by following various electrical safety tips. This article outlines eight essential tips to help keep you safe on the job, from understanding your safety […] The post Stay Safe on the Job: 8 Electrical Safety Tips for Construction Site Workers appeared first on The Constructor.

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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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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 10, 2023

Tracking progress for different areas of installation on a project can be tricky. While project schedules are helpful, they’re often static and don’t contain real-time info on a project. On top of that, some teams or subcontractors track their own updates independently, leaving other stakeholders out of the loop. This lack of connectivity and collaboration can cause wasted time and avoidable delays.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 6, 2023

Women in Construction: Gina Bertolini Earns Her Seat (Q&A) qpurcell Mon, 03/06/2023 - 13:48 In honor of Women in Construction Week, Utopia conducted a Q&A with several women in the industry. From property and project managers, to engineers and CFO's, these women climbed the ranks and made a name for themselves in their respective companies. Gina Bertolini, chief financial officer for Nicholas & Associates , is one such woman.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 7, 2023

A strong U.S. economy should fend off recession concerns this year, said Ken Simonson, chief economist for Associated General Contractors of America.

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PC Construction

MARCH 6, 2023

As a kid, I used to build dams in the creek in my backyard. I would spend hours carefully constructing a dam and then watch the water pond up so I could catch crayfish. Those are some of my fondest memories – getting my hands dirty and turning sticks, rocks and mud into something of real purpose. Today I’m still having fun building things – just on a much larger scale!

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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

MARCH 9, 2023

From finding to synthesizing information for creating checklists, answering RFIs, or simply answering questions backed by data, conversational Artificial Intelligence technology such as ChatGPT is now available to help contractors make better decisions, enhance communication and collaboration, and rapidly change the industry.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 7, 2023

Housing Sentiment Tumbles Amid Affordability Constraints ldeakins Tue, 03/07/2023 - 10:36 Homebuyers and sellers share a similar outlook on the housing market as elevated borrowing costs and house prices prolong a worsening affordability crisis After three consecutive monthly increases, the Fannie Mae (FNMA/OTCQB) Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) fell 3.6 points in February to 58.0, nearing the all-time low level recorded in October 2022, Fannie Mae reports.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 6, 2023

Out of more than 400 submissions, these 31 women stand as examples of how intuition, dedication and intelligence are shaping the industry.

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PC Construction

MARCH 10, 2023

To wrap up our celebration of Women in Construction week, over 30 women from all regions and departments of PC Construction got together virtually this morning to make introductions, connect and share ideas for the future. Industry wide, only about 9% of the construction workforce is made up of women, and only 1% in field positions. At PC, women make up of 16% of all employees, 4% of craft/field employees, 21% of our operations team, 16% of managers and 12% of executives.

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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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ENR Construction

MARCH 8, 2023

Federal Highway Administration officials say the agreement to end a civil rights investigation into the proposed I-45 North Houston Highway Improvement Project includes design changes to reduce its neighborhood footprint.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 8, 2023

Women in Construction: Jeanne Bartels Wears Many Hard Hats qpurcell Wed, 03/08/2023 - 11:46 In honor of Women in Construction Week, Utopia conducted a Q&A with several women in the construction industry. From property and project managers, to engineers and CFOs, these women have climbed the ranks and made a name for themselves in their respective companies.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 6, 2023

In today’s challenging market, a knowledgeable, reputable and innovative broker can serve as a valuable business partner and key strategic advisor. So, what differentiates one broker from another? Read how a ‘culture of collaboration’ provides multiple client benefits.

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