Input prices rise after 3 months of decline
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
The first increase since September highlights the ongoing presence of material price volatility, said Anirban Basu, Associated Builders and Contractors’ chief economist.
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Common Construction Business Pitfalls And How To Overcome Them
Contractor Bookkeeping
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Construction Company owners like you have probably experienced life-changing events in the past few years, as many of our clients did. Are you struggling to keep your construction business afloat? Do you find yourself facing the same issues over and over again? It's common for construction businesses to meet various challenges, but if you're not addressing them properly, they can quickly become pitfalls. 1.
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Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) in Construction, Types and Uses
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
An FRP composite is defined as a polymer that is reinforced with a fibre. The primary function of fibre reinforcement is to carry load along the length of the fiber and to provide strength and stiffness in one direction. FRP represents a class of materials that falls into a category referred to as composite materials. Composite materials consist of two or more materials that retain their respective chemical and physical characteristics when combined together.
6 Benefits of Mass Timber in Sustainable Construction
Construction Today
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
In the hunt for sustainable development and climate-resilient construction methods, the construction industry is witnessing a paradigm shift towards more eco-friendly materials. Among these, timber emerges as a beacon of innovation and environmental stewardship. This material is not just a tribute to the tradition of building with wood but a modern solution to the pressing challenges of carbon… Source The post 6 Benefits of Mass Timber in Sustainable Construction appeared first
Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software
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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.
9 of the top contech deals of 2023
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Autonomous drone technology, metal reclamation and modular construction topped the list of the biggest contech funding rounds last year.
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More Than "Just a Job": Building Careers for Women in Construction
Viewpoint Construction Technology
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Our customer community feels positive about job prospects for women in construction - now here's how to take that "job" and make it a "career"!
FEDRAMP is Hindering Facilities Management in the Federal Sector
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 17, 2024
We have all been dealing with FEDRAMP for years along with associated misinformation, ambiguity, and missteps. FEDRAMP is Hindering Facilities Management in the Federal Sector due to its failure to keep pace with current technology and methods. As a result, there is a misunderstanding as to how and if these requirements provide benefit. The fact is that FEDRAMP can and has harmed efficient federal sector stewardship of the built environment.
COMMON ENERGY CONSERVATION MEASURES
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
In this subsection, various energy conservation measures (ECMs) commonly recommended for commercial and industrial facilities are discussed. It should be noted that the list of ECMs presented below is not exhaustive or comprehensive. Rather, it is provided to indicate options that energy auditors can consider during energy analyses. However, it is strongly advised that energy […] The post COMMON ENERGY CONSERVATION MEASURES appeared first on The Constructor.
Construction starts flatline even as manufacturing booms
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Expected interest rate cuts in the second half of 2024 should spur more starts as the year progresses, said Richard Branch, chief economist at Dodge Construction Network.
Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP
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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.
How Construction Accounting Can Be More Strategic and Mitigate Risk
Viewpoint Construction Technology
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
One of the accounting department’s greatest assets is its ability to assess risk and avoid it. Harness the power of your accounting department!
White House Announces $5.8B Investment in Water Infrastructure
Contractor Magazine
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Almost half of this funding will be available as grants or principal forgiveness loans, ensuring funds reach underserved communities most in need of investments in water infrastructure.
GENERAL PROCEDURE FOR A DETAILED ENERGY AUDIT
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Energy audits play a crucial role in identifying opportunities for energy efficiency improvements in buildings. The audit process is comprehensive and iterative, typically involving several tasks tailored to the specific type and function of the building being assessed. While the sequence of tasks may vary, a general procedure can be outlined to guide the audit […] The post GENERAL PROCEDURE FOR A DETAILED ENERGY AUDIT appeared first on The Constructor.
Granite posts profit for 2023, earns $26M in Q4
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
The California-based road builder’s pivot to small jobs is paying off, but charges from outstanding legacy projects left a blot on its quarterly results.
The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide
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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?
An SBA Public Service Announcement: If You See Something, Say Something
Federal Construction Contracting Blog
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Sanford Federal, Inc., the selected awardee for a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (the VA) contract, learned the hard way that a contractor simply cannot ignore a size protest, regardless of its actual merit. On August 8, 2023, the VA issued an RFQ for boiler plant safety device testing, calibration and inspection for one of its facilities in Arizona.
University design to help meet the demand for health professionals
BD+C
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
University design to help meet the demand for health professionals 0 qpurcell Wed, 02/21/2024 - 10:52 University Buildings Virginia Commonwealth University is a Page client, and the Dean of the College of Health Professions took time to talk about a pressing healthcare industry need that schools—and architects—can help address. Higher Education University Buildings Healthcare Facilities Laboratories Designers Architects Virtual Reality Virginia Commonwealth University is a Page client, and the D
$11B SunZia Power Project Suit Has March 7 Federal Court Hearing
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Quanta Services' 550-mile transmission line under construction in Arizona faces pushback from tribes, others over claimed threats to historic and cultural sites in San Pedro River Valley.
IIJA may increase transportation’s GHG emissions as states spend more on highways
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
The White House is also expected to delay the transition to electric vehicles in a revision to the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed emissions regulation.
Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business
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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.
Modular Construction Combats the Affordable Housing Crisis
Contractor Magazine
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Impact housing uses design expertise—including in-wall carrier systems from Geberit—to deliver thousands of new living units.
Common Construction Business Pitfalls And How To Overcome Them
Contractor Bookkeeping
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Construction Company owners like you have probably experienced life-changing events in the past few years, as many of our clients did. Are you struggling to keep your construction business afloat? Do you find yourself facing the same issues over and over again? It's common for construction businesses to meet various challenges, but if you're not addressing them properly, they can quickly become pitfalls. 1.
Quanta Services Reports Sharply Higher 2023 Net Income of $750M
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
The specialty contractor also reported solid revenue growth year over year, to $20.9 billion from $17 billion for 2022, noting a significant rise in renewable energy-related work.
Construction fire safety at ‘major crossroads,’ industry expert says
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Contractors must bring the same level of fire prevention to construction sites as they do to the finished building, writes a certified fire investigator.
The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting
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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!
Replacement Circulator Selection for Peak Performance
Contractor Magazine
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
The real secret? Pay attention to the performance curve to keep your hydronic system running smoothly.
Evolving foam plastics: Decoding thermal barrier compliance
Construction Specifier
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
An industrial facility which uses foam plastics as thermal barrier. Photo courtesy Richard Barone By Richard Barone Over the past several decades, plastic has been increasingly used in the construction industry, and with more plastics in buildings, the International Building Code (IBC) has updated its requirements to address the flammability of these plastics.
Experts: Best Bet in $300M Osage Nation Wind Farm Dispute Is Negotiation
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Court order to take down 150-MW Oklahoma project could be 'yellow flag' to other companies building on Native American sites without full rights above ground—and below—according to two outside attorneys.
Fluor posts $21M loss despite higher backlog
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Strong awards and cash generation were countered by a large negative charge, according to one financial research analyst.
Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High
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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!
Serious Fraud Office makes four arrests in £140m property fraud investigation
Construction Law
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has raided three residences and made four arrests in Merseyside and Greater Manchester as it announced it is investigating Signature Group, a collapsed business that attracted over a thousand UK and international investors in the redevelopment of iconic landmarks. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details.
2024 Construction Workforce Shortage Tops Half Million, Says ABC
Construction Superintendent Magazine
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
The construction industry will need to attract an estimated 501,000 additional workers on top of the normal pace of hiring in 2024 to meet the demand for labor, according to a proprietary model developed by Associated Builders and Contractors. In 2025, the industry will need to bring in nearly 454,000 new workers on top of normal hiring to meet industry demand, and that’s presuming that construction spending growth slows significantly next year.
FERC OKs Cross-Border Gas Pipeline Despite US LNG Export Pause
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Energy regulator approves Saguaro Connector Feb. 15, which would send 2.8 billion cu ft of gas per day from Pecos County, Texas into Mexico for overseas LNG shipment—noting independence from US Energy Dept. on export decisions.
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