Construction Today

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

US construction spending continues to drive economic activity, with funding sources shaping the sector’s pace and direction. A common question facing industry analysts is how private and public dollars divide across construction projects. Recent Census Bureau data reveals that private sources dominate, contributing about 78% of construction dollars, while public sources account for the remaining… Source The post US Construction Spending: Trends in Public vs.

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Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

The need to improve construction cost certainty is critical regardess of whether repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build projects are invovled. Here is proven method improving cost visibility and saving up to 30%40%. Create detailed line item estimates for ALL repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects. Use LOCALLY RESEARCHED labor, material, and equipment costs from an objective source.

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Building Radar

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The construction industry is known for offering a wide range of career opportunities. However, one of the most common questions people have is, “How much does a construction worker make?” Understanding the various factors that influence construction worker salaries is crucial, whether you’re considering entering the field or looking to advance your career.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Amber Page, DEI Specialist at Fortis Construction ccapoccia Mon, 11/11/2024 - 09:54 Amber Page was raised by a carpenter, but she didn’t initially enter the construction field. “I worked in aviation for a number of years and got really burnt out,” she said. “I didn’t really know what I wanted to do. I started working for Skanska, a construction company.

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Construction companies face shifting labor markets, volatile material pricing, and global supply chain disruptions that threaten profitability. This guide details how industry leaders are replacing outdated budgeting with incremental funding, adopting regional procurement, and using digital tools for real-time financial oversight. Learn how to deploy workforce agility, connected jobsite monitoring, automated procurement, and cost simulation models to preserve margin stability.

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The national September 2024 not seasonally adjusted construction unemployment rate was 3.7%, down.1% from the previous year, according to a state-by-state analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data released by Associated Builders and Contractors. The analysis also found that 24 states had lower construction unemployment rates over the same period, four states were unchanged and 22 states were higher.

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Construction Law

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Scotland’s Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) has welcomed Scottish Government moves to eliminate low cost tenders from public sector projects, saying they smother innovation and damage industry productivity and growth. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details.

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PC Construction

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

default Project will boost green energy capabilities, save customers money, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions Accokeek, MD – The design-build team of PC Construction, Stantec, and Hazen and Sawyer are excited to announce the completion of construction for WSSC Water’s $271 million Piscataway Bioenergy Facility in Prince George’s County, Maryland, where biosolids will be turned into green energy.

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Wolgast Corporation

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Building Owners have been using a form of wainscoting in their buildings since the 14 th century according to howstuffworks.com. This enhancing wall covering is typically added to the lower third of a wall, but can also be used to cover the entire wall if so desired. Wainscoting comes in many materials for different uses including laminate, metallic, tile, vinyl (VCW) , fiber reinforced, or polymer (FRP) material to name most options.

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Construction Today

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The Rio Grande LNG project, led by NextDecade, is an ambitious $18.4 billion venture in the US liquefied natural gas (LNG) market. Located in Brownsville, Texas, this large-scale facility aims to establish a powerful presence in the global LNG market, contributing to US energy exports and local economic growth. Designed to support up to six liquefaction trains, the project will process and export… Source The post NextDecade Advances Contested Rio Grande LNG Despite Legal Hurdles appea

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Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Amy Northcutt, Director of Education & Outreach at Trimble ccapoccia Thu, 11/14/2024 - 08:57 Amy Northcutt, director of education and outreach at Trimble, believes in the adage, “representation matters.” As a queer woman in construction, she said she never saw someone like herself in leadership roles at construction firms. She has worked both within and outside of Trimble to increase that representation.

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Building Radar

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The construction industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by an increasing focus on sustainability. As businesses and consumers become more eco-conscious, there is a growing demand for sustainable construction products that reduce environmental impact and promote energy efficiency. Companies can gain a competitive edge by developing sustainable product lines , which not only align with global sustainability goals but also enhance profitability.

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Associated Builders and Contractors’ Construction Backlog Indicator fell to 8.4 months in October, according to an ABC member survey conducted Oct. 21-Nov. 4. The reading is unchanged from October 2023. Backlog fell in every region except for the Northeast in October, reversing the previous month’s trend in which every region except for the Northeast saw an increase in backlog.

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Construction Today

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

With Donald Trump’s re-election, industry leaders are speculating on the changes his administration could bring to the US construction industry. From trade and tax policies to deregulation and immigration, each area holds significant potential to impact construction companies, labor markets, and project costs. Trade tariffs and immigration policies, in particular, are expected to be high on the… Source The post Construction Leaders Brace for Trump’s Trade, Tax, and Labor Shifts

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Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Setting financial goals for your construction business may be one of your most important responsibilities as a leader and business owner. Your financial goals serve as far more than wishful projections; they form the backbone of your road map for success, both internal and external. Financial goals are something that every single business should possess regardless of its market, model, or size.

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Building Radar

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Building a strong sales enablement program in the construction sector is essential for driving long-term growth, enhancing client relationships, and optimizing project outcomes. In an industry where competition is fierce and margins are tight, a well-structured sales enablement strategy can significantly increase your team’s productivity. By empowering your sales teams with the right tools and resources, companies can boost efficiency, enhance customer engagement, and secure more high-marg

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Digger Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

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Construction Law

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The government is examining using private finance for a new rail link connecting Birmingham with Manchester, Transport Secretary Louise Haigh has confirmed. She said during a visit to Greater Manchester with Chancellor Rachel Reeves that private finance options are ‘perfectly viable to explore’, the first time a Government source has confirmed rumours that have been around for several weeks.

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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.

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Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Guide to Construction Cost Optimization provides a road map for applying best management practices necessary to drive financial visibility and transparency. Introduction Objective, verifiable, and locally researched detailed line-item unit price construction data provides the highest level of cost visibility and cost management capability. Since other levels or types of cost estimating can’t meet this level, care should be given as to what form of cost data is being use.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.

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Contractor Magazine

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

CONTRACTOR'S Products of the Year are chosen by our readers, based on pageviews of our Weekly Product Galleries.

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Construction Law

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Consultation has been launched (14 November) on the £7 billion East West Rail scheme to connect Cambridge and Oxford via Bedford, Milton Keynes and Bicester. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details. If you don't have an account, you can get free access to the news on this site and receive a free newsletter on Fridays by creating a Newsletter account.

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Risk management in construction faces pressure from tighter margins, compressed timelines, and increasing complexity. This guide shows how AI strengthens project stability by predicting risks across cost, schedule, safety, supply chains, and workforce planning. AI algorithms analyze procurement data, subcontractor bids, equipment performance, and site conditions to identify potential disruptions.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Highway and water infrastructure in Western North Carolina are coming back online months after Hurricane Helene brought widespread damage to the region.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The changes, which go into effect next month, establish minimum requirements for the use of protection devices such as concrete barriers.

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Contractor Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Leading manufacturer partners with charitable organizations in Pennsylvania and Michigan this Thanksgiving, committing $25,000 in donations.

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Construction Law

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

A contractor has been fined £160,000 after a man was killed by a telehandler at a housebuilding site in Glasgow. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details. If you don't have an account, you can get free access to the news on this site and receive a free newsletter on Fridays by creating a Newsletter account.

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Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Updates about construction professionals in the midwest region.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Better facilities make workers feel valued, according to the self-perform leader for the firm’s Northwest region.

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Contractor Magazine

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

A catastrophic series of events led to the complete failure of this chilled water plant in the middle of the cooling season.

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