Construction Today
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Barcelona’s Sagrada Família is not just a basilica; it is an architectural marvel that has captured the imagination of millions for over a century. Designed by the legendary Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí, this monumental structure has been under construction for more than 140 years, making it one of the longest-running construction projects in the world.
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
3 Pros & Cons of Managing Fleet Maintenance In-House ccapoccia Tue, 09/03/2024 - 09:27 One of the greatest costs in operating a construction fleet is asset maintenance and repair. Coming in second only to fuel, service spend on average takes up roughly 22% of a fleet’s budget, according to Fleetio’s recent benchmarking report. But is it more cost-effective to manage maintenance and repair services in-house rather than working with third-party shops?
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Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
The updated Western Solar Plan proposal expands potential development by 9 million acres and should speed solar permitting, the Biden administration said.
Safety Services Company
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
In a rapidly changing industrial landscape, ensuring workplace safety is more crucial than ever. The Safety Leadership Conference 2024, which lasted from August 26-28 , was a transformative event for safety professionals across various sectors including manufacturing, construction, distribution, transportation, and utilities. This Safety Leadership conference is designed to equip safety leaders with the necessary tools and insights to foster safer work environments – and every year they succeed
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Construction firms embracing AI are outperforming the competition. This exclusive guide unpacks the impact of AI-driven analytics, automation, and predictive insights on project management, risk reduction, and workforce transformation. Discover how AI enhances real-time decision-making, optimizes labor and materials, and ensures projects stay on schedule and budget.
Construction Today
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
The UK construction industry is facing a crisis. With labor shortages reaching critical levels and the post-Brexit immigration system restricting access to foreign workers, the sector is grappling with challenges that threaten its growth and sustainability. Construction projects are delayed, costs are soaring, and the skills gap is widening—all while the demand for new infrastructure and housing… Source The post Why the UK Construction Industry Needs Immigration Reform Now appea
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Visual Indication Trims Solve Security Challenges in Retrofits 1 kcichowicz Tue, 09/03/2024 - 10:54 Backwards compatible visual indication trims can help retrofits more readily achieve recommendations for safer school design. Schlage Recent survey data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) indicates the average age of a school is 49 years old—with more than 59 percent of main instructional buildings having been built before 2000.
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The Korte Company
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Donna Boeing is a mother figure, at home and in the office. As an office manager, she keeps things running smoothly, assuring everyone and everything is in their proper place. And if anyone on her team is in need, she’s always fast to help. When she started, she didn’t know much about being an office manager, or running a print room or helping architects layout their spec books.
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Minutes Matter: Reduce the Risk of Suspension Trauma ccapoccia Tue, 09/03/2024 - 09:36 Falls are a leading cause of serious injury and death in the construction industry. While quality fall arrest systems do an excellent job of preventing impact injury, ensuring worker safety doesn’t end there. Suspension trauma, also known as harness-induced pathology, occurs when a worker is left suspended in a fall-arrest harness for an extended period.
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Construction Safety: Protect Workers, Increase Operational Efficiency Learn how to keep workers safe on the jobsite while streamlining your operations. mhodges Tue, 09/03/2024 - 15:32 Strengthening construction safety with telematics: a guide to protect workers and boost productivity is an invaluable resource for construction professionals seeking to elevate their safety protocols and operational practices.
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The push to accelerate construction and a lack of maintenance on existing infrastructure and buildings are top concerns for structural engineers, a new survey found.
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Take your construction business to the next level with our comprehensive 2025 funding guide! Whether you're managing seasonal cash flow challenges, dealing with unexpected equipment repairs, or planning to scale your operations, securing the right funding is essential for success. This guide explores a range of fast and flexible financing options tailored for construction businesses.
Contractor Bookkeeping
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
If your company is experiencing rapid growth, you might find yourself navigating a good news/bad news situation: while your sales figures climb, managing cash flow becomes increasingly complex, pushing you to seek additional financing to meet the rising demand. Consider this scenario: A couple wanting to sell their house expresses interest in your remodeling service, presenting an exciting opportunity that could significantly elevate your construction business.
PC Construction
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
A team of 10 PC women from the Vermont region recently participated in Habitat for Humanity’s annual Women Build Week. This annual campaign focuses on bringing women together to build stronger communities. Women and children are the most likely to be affected by poor living conditions, and events like Women Build provide the opportunity for women to serve their communities while expanding their construction skills.
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Electric Equipment Is Proving Its Power ccapoccia Thu, 09/05/2024 - 10:09 W hile many in our industry remain hesitant about electric heavy equipment, the machines are quietly but undeniably proving themselves on pilot tests and real jobsites. Questions and concerns around how to charge, how long that charge will last and how the higher purchase price is recouped are all fair.
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
The agency’s proposed rule would require employers to develop heat injury and illness prevention plans, among other actions.
Speaker: Dylan Secrest
Construction projects are high-stakes operations where even minor inefficiencies can lead to costly delays, safety concerns, and budget overruns. Managing risk in construction has always been a challenge, but as projects grow in complexity, traditional methods no longer cut it. Enter Digital Transformation - a game changer approach that replaces inefficiency with AI-powered analytics, real-time monitoring, and automated workflows to proactively manage risk.
Building Radar
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
The construction industry in the United States is bustling with activity as we head into 2024. Major new projects are taking shape across the country, reflecting the nation’s dynamic economic landscape and advancing technological capabilities. From sprawling commercial developments to state-of-the-art infrastructure, these projects are setting the stage for growth and innovation.
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
All construction industry segments added jobs, led by nonresidential specialty contractors.
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
How Job Costing Helps Businesses Improve Their Performance ccapoccia Thu, 09/05/2024 - 10:02 I n the construction industry, too many businesses suffer financially for one simple reason: They are not optimizing their job costing analyses. At its heart, job costing is all about maximizing the value you get from your resources. To know where to focus on improvement, you have to know where and under what circumstances you can expect high performance and which projects are underperforming.
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The federal workplace watchdog took enforcement actions against Florida-based J.A. Croson, New Jersey's Asphalt Paving Systems and Balfour Beatty's U.S. infrastructure arm.
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Contractor Magazine
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Industry job openings decreased by 51,000 last month and are down by 103,000 from the same time last year.
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
The low-cost WIFIA loans are available to support public water treatment, transmission and distribution, source, storage and other projects.
Construction Specifier
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
By Jeff Fullerton Photos courtesy Intertek Noise pollution is all around us. Even when people are inside, it is hard to block out intruding and distracting noises within the space people are in; noise coming from adjacent rooms, areas above or below, or from hallways; or even from outside the building. Conversations or activity of other occupants, the whirl and beeps of computers and electronic equipment, and the hum of HVAC and mechanical systems all create a cacophony of unwanted sound that is
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Despite a 17% fall in unfilled positions in July, economists say nonresidential contractors are looking to hire craftworkers.
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Construction firms are battling rising material costs. Inflation, supply chain issues, and contractual constraints are squeezing margins and disrupting schedules. This guide delivers actionable strategies to help you secure pricing, optimize procurement, and manage contracts effectively. Learn how to use technology, streamline operations, and minimize waste to keep your projects profitable.
Construction Today
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Balfour Beatty, the UK’s largest construction and infrastructure company, has taken a significant step towards shaping the country’s future energy landscape. On December 20, 2022, the company announced a memorandum of understanding with U.S.-based Holtec International, a leading energy firm specializing in nuclear power. This partnership, which also includes Hyundai Engineering and Construction… Source The post Balfour Beatty Bets Big on Tiny Nuclear Plants appeared first
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
More than halfway through 2024, change remains a constant for the construction and architecture & engineering (A&E) industries amid a year marked by potential growth and ongoing challenges.
Civiconcepts
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
When building, renovating, or upgrading your home, fencing is a crucial element that deserves careful consideration.
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Fluctuations in recent months stem from a worsening shortage of qualified workers, according to AGC’s chief economist.
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Grow Leads & Visibility! Contractors need more than word-of-mouth. A strong website boosts visibility, draws in leads, showcases skills, and enhances your credibility. Learn how a quality site, that is easy to manage, can set you apart from the competition, and help can take your construction business to the next level. Marketpath is a leading provider of high-quality website solutions tailored for contractors and the construction industry.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
How to promote wellness through interior design 0 qpurcell Fri, 09/06/2024 - 09:07 Designers We spend most of our lives inside, and the spaces we inhabit have the potential to greatly impact our health depending on the kinds of design decisions made. Jennifer Stormont, AIA Designers We spend most of our lives inside, and the spaces we inhabit have the potential to greatly impact our health depending on the kinds of design decisions made.
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Capital improvements at 293 aging dams will be boosted in agency's first round of Infrastructure law funding.
Building Radar
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Efficient project management in the construction industry is essential for maintaining timelines, budgets, and client relationships. With the increasing complexity of construction projects, it’s critical to have a robust Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software tailored specifically for construction needs. In this article, we will explore some of the best construction CRM software available today, highlighting their features, benefits, and how they can enhance your project management capa
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.
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For construction businesses, scaling operations means taking on greater workloads. Unfortunately, much of the responsibility of managing additional work falls on you and your finance team. Learn how you can navigate the increased complexity of managing more projects without adding headcount. We’re here to share insights into why technology is key to scaling your finance operations.
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