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MAY 30, 2024

Source: Pexels Managing finances effectively is essential for success in any business, but especially so for small construction companies.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 27, 2024

Over the last two decades, marketing has grown into a trailblazer — where utilizing new methods and techniques is needed for any business to stay ahead. With this, each industry has its own set of marketing tools and strategies, where each business finds new ways to grab its audience’s attention. One of the most prominent in the world of marketing has to be the evolution of esports, and industries like construction , finance, and other traditional businesses should take a leaf out of the e

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Construction Dive

MAY 30, 2024

With a state law restricting local governments from mandating heat safety on the horizon, immigrant laborers say bosses refuse their calls for relief.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 30, 2024

Seeing the Big Picture & Setting Up a Company for Lasting Success ccapoccia Thu, 05/30/2024 - 13:55 In 1979, McDonald’s launched its first Happy Meal, the Sony Walkman arrived on the music scene and CompuServe introduced a dial-up service for consumers — a precursor to today’s online world. During this time of creativity and innovation, Keith Kothmann founded Construction Cost Management (CCM) in Fort Worth, Texas.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 29, 2024

CHRYSO & GCP Win Two Innovative Fiber Project of the Year Awards Phillip.fry@gc… Wed, 05/29/2024 - 14:30 DUCTILCRETE® & STRUX® solutions recognized for solving complex challenges GCP Applied Technologies May 29, 2024 CHRYSO & GCP (Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals), a worldwide leader in sustainable construction, is proud to announce that the Fiber Reinforced Concrete Association (FRCA) awarded two of their projects with the Innovative Fiber Project of the Year award.

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PC Construction

MAY 30, 2024

Last week I joined fellow employee-owners Melanie Hurrell and Natalie Boor at Bernstein Shur’s 9 th Annual Women in Construction event in Falmouth, Maine. Berstein Shur is a female-led, New England-based law firm that practices around the world in multiple industries, with construction being one of them. Continued engagement within the construction industry is valuable to the growth of PC and the entire construction community, and this event did not disappoint.

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ENR Construction

MAY 29, 2024

Additive manufacturing and 3D printing patents are being filed for everything from human urine-bound bricks to radiation shielding for construction on the moon.

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 27, 2024

Improving Job Order Contracting outcomes requires transformational change. We have yet to reach a point where JOC is valued for more than simply speeding procurement times. To date, most public sector owners use JOC to shorten procurement timelines without sufficient consideration of cost, quality, relationship building, or risk mitigation. The net effect is that many owners are wasting hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars paying for “JOC consulting” fees as a percentage of

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Civiconcepts

MAY 28, 2024

Modern wastewater treatment technologies are transforming urban development. With growing populations and environmental concerns, cities must adopt innovative solutions to manage wastewater efficiently.

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Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network

In today’s construction market, owners, construction managers, and contractors must navigate increasing challenges, from cost management to project delays. Fortunately, digital tools now offer valuable insights to help mitigate these risks. However, the sheer volume of tools and the complexity of leveraging their data effectively can be daunting. That’s where data-driven construction comes in.

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Safti First

MAY 28, 2024

Research and development drives innovation in any industry, but it is especially critical when it comes to a life safety product like fire rated glass and framing. It ensures these products don’t just meet the minimum requirements, but goes above and beyond in protecting people and property. Whenever SAFTI FIRST embarks on launching a new product, the intention is always the same – create a revolutionary, game-changing product that delivers the greatest design flexibility and customer sati

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 30, 2024

Creating Seamless Processes & Frictionless Collaboration ccapoccia Thu, 05/30/2024 - 09:27 Success on complex and sizable construction projects requires more than just hard work, cooperation and trust in your team. In today’s digitally charged work environment, leveraging technology as your catalyst toward greater profitability is seen as a necessity rather than a luxury.

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 28, 2024

While we are all aware of the high levels of financial and environmental waste associated with the construction and sustainment of the built environment, very little has been done to address the issue at the root cause level. . What are the sources of most project cost overruns, delays, and overall dissatisfaction with outcomes? The failure to use standard terms, definitions, and data architectures as well as objective local market data.

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Construction Dive

MAY 28, 2024

The $3.7 billion UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, California, and the $1.8 billion Linde Blue Hydrogen plant in Beaumont, Texas, ranked as the top two projects to get underway last month.

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MAY 31, 2024

The world’s energy demands continue to rise, particularly in the Oil and Gas industry. This creates a growing need to embrace sustainability and optimize operations with innovative technlogies. Exploring the integration of Oil and Gas Digital Twin technology in this sector not only highlights advancements but also sets the stage for significant operational transformations.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 30, 2024

How to Drive Change When the Old Way Feels Just Right ccapoccia Thu, 05/30/2024 - 12:44 Leadership’s charge can be referred to as “change for better results.” Leaders identify an aspect of their organization or business and understand that change must occur. Whether it is a process that isn’t working or a market that isn’t yielding results, something has to give.

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 30, 2024

Public sector facilities management has not measurably improved for decades. The reason is simple. Lack of organizational development readiness. Despite the availability of integrated, collaborative, and robust frameworks that enable Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery teams to performs at signinficant higher levels with respect to cost visibility, cost management, quality, and speed, public sector FM suffers from an endemic lack of accountable, capable leadership.

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Construction Dive

MAY 28, 2024

The number of projects identified or underway is up 40% in the past six months according to the White House, but more money needs to be disbursed.

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Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a

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Contractor Magazine

MAY 31, 2024

Where are the young people entering the plumbing trade? They're here! Meet three young tradesmen and hear their stories of success.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 30, 2024

The Pros & Cons of Fleets Going Green ccapoccia Thu, 05/30/2024 - 12:24 Sustainability within the construction industry can encompass everything from project design, build and waste removal, to what materials and fleet assets are used. A significant amount of focus around sustainability is on electrification of both vehicles and equipment, but to build a solid sustainability strategy, it’s imperative to also consider other aspects — such as the efficacy of green materials — and gain a clear

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 31, 2024

United States Government agency FM strategy and management has remained inefficient and without proper oversight for decades. Lacking leadership, capacity, and accountability, they are still remain unable or unwilling to quantify and manage the returns on FM investment. Other countries, such as the UK for example, are realizing that early engagement of the real property owner, the end user, and the planning, procurement, and project delivery teams are critical to improving overall repair, renov

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Construction Dive

MAY 29, 2024

Speakers at the annual NIBS conference recommended using the “gorilla test” and other techniques to monitor the technology as it evolves.

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Contractor Magazine

MAY 28, 2024

Different segments of the PHCC organization, and the p-h-c industry as a whole, came together for another impactful legislative event in Washington, DC.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 30, 2024

How to Embrace Tech & Realize True Digital Workflows ccapoccia Thu, 05/30/2024 - 09:47 We as an industry have reached a tipping point when it comes to technology and its value across the construction workflow and beyond. In years past, construction and survey firms have invested in a tool or technique to improve a task with great success. For instance, many now use a total station because it’s far more efficient than using string and tape.

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ENR Construction

MAY 29, 2024

The Federal Transit Administration is helping fund the project with a $149.9-million grant it awarded to the Regional Transportation Commission in April.

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Construction Dive

MAY 30, 2024

Turner retained the No. 1 crown, but a different builder has worked its way up to the second-place slot in ENR’s annual ranking.

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MAY 28, 2024

For all trades the journey breaks down into five phases, each with distinctive logistical, financial, technological and cultural challenges.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 30, 2024

Establishing Who’s Who in Your Fall Protection Program ccapoccia Thu, 05/30/2024 - 10:14 The importance of fall protection training cannot be understated. Falls are a leading cause of injury and death for construction and general industry workers. Nearly two to three workers die every day from falling from heights, and most of those deaths occur at a height of 20 feet or less.

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Construction Specifier

MAY 31, 2024

By Danielle DiDomizio, P.E., Amarantha Quintana-Morales, AIA, and Matthew Normandeau, P.E. The design of contemporary cavity wall assemblies is the result of a century of trial and error. During the transition from mass masonry walls to the “four barrier” (i.e. water, air, vapor, and thermal barrier) assemblies of today’s construction, the “early veneer walls” constructed between the mid- to late-20 th century emerged.

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