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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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.
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
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ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Pacific Pile & Marine asserts in a lawsuit that the city of Seattle failed to issue a needed change order for accelerated work the contractor performed as part of a major rebuilding of the city's waterfront.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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As a specialty contractor, your success hinges on your ability to manage complex workflows, maintain cost control, and deliver projects on time. But are you still relying on outdated systems or multiple software packages that create data silos and inefficiencies? This comprehensive eBook reveals the 12 key reasons why investing in a construction-specific software platform is the game-changer your business needs.
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.
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.
Construction Specifier
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
By Chris Bennett, iSCS, CDT, James Longo, iSCS, and Keith Robinson, RSW, FCSC, FCSI, LEED AP RSW, FCSC, FCSI Photo by Magda Biernat Photography Concrete floors are used in wide-ranging facilities, such as industrial data centers, commercial high-rise buildings, and residential homes. Concrete floor quality depends on several factors, including the concrete mix design, the curing process, including consolidation and finishing.
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.
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
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Despite a 17% fall in unfilled positions in July, economists say nonresidential contractors are looking to hire craftworkers.
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
Early stage design was completed this year by Black & Veatch on one developer's project to build three new onshore wind sites to power an estimated 240,000-ton-per-year green hydrogen plant in Nova Scotia, with larger facility planned in Newfoundland & Labrador.
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
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.
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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.
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
The $450 million effort led by Kiewit involves dismantling four hydroelectric dams on the Klamath River in Oregon and California to restore salmon migration.
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Why are space agencies and the nations that run them so interested in Moon habitats? A renewable source of Helium-3 could lead to moon mining. Interlune is already patenting the technology.
Building Radar
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The Netherlands is set for significant advancements in its construction industry in 2024, with a range of ambitious projects aimed at addressing housing shortages, sustainable development, and infrastructure improvement. This article explores some of the latest construction projects in the Netherlands for 2024, focusing on their impact on the country’s growth and urban landscape.
Construction Today
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
In the past decade, data centers have emerged as a critical driver of growth in the global construction industry. Fueled by the digital transformation of businesses, the explosion of cloud computing, and the proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices, demand for data centers is skyrocketing. For construction companies like Skanska Rashleigh Weatherfoil, this trend presents a unique… Source The post How Data Centers are Powering Profit for Skanska Rashleigh Weatherfoil appeared first
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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?
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Messer’s Nick Proffitt sees burgeoning demand in the sector, which encompasses student housing, athletic and school buildings, medical centers and more.
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.
Building Radar
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
France is making significant strides in the construction and infrastructure sectors, with 2024 set to mark a milestone in one of the largest infrastructure projects in Europe: The Grand Paris Express. This massive project is designed to transform the Greater Paris region by enhancing its transportation network, promoting sustainable urban development, and improving connectivity for millions of people.
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