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Make Work in Progress (WIP) Work for You

Construction Business Owner

Promote to rotator No Rotator Image Status of webinar Upcoming WIP reporting allows construction companies to stay on top of every project and maximize profitability. Thu, 05/22/2025 - 12:00 1:00 p.m. Central An accurate and timely Work-in-Progress (WIP) report is one of the most essential tools a contractor can use to optimize cash flow. WIP reporting provides construction companies with the insight needed to determine if active jobs are under-billed or over-billed allowing you to stay on top o

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The Rise of Revolutionary Construction Materials

The Constructor

Construction materials have undergone a revolutionary evolution since 2000, introducing solutions that combine sustainability, efficiency, and high-performance engineering. These innovations are transforming the construction industry, enabling buildings that are more resilient, ecological, and adaptable to contemporary challenges.

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Facilities Preventive Maintenance Cost Management

Job Order Contracting

Facilities Preventive Maintenance Cost Management framework helps to both spend dollars more efficiently and better support your organization’s mission. Improve facilities, systems, and component availability and improve life-cycle cost management. Improve facilities, systems, and component availability and improve life-cycle cost management.

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Survey: What Kind of Fleet Do You Manage?

Contractor Magazine

CONTRACTOR is conducting a new survey on types of fleets and how they're managed.

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How Top Construction Firms Reinvent Cost Control

Construction firms that rely on fixed budgets and outdated procurement methods are losing ground fast. This guide reveals how market leaders are managing financial risk by shifting to incremental budgeting, regional sourcing, and real-time cost tracking. Learn how to structure contracts with price protections, streamline procurement workflows with automation, and avoid labor cost increases with smarter workforce planning.

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Developers delay billions in projects amid mounting uncertainty

Construction Dive

Tariffs, tax credits and loan approvals are weighing upon potential builds, particularly in clean tech construction.

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Custom-balanced doors: Step into universal design

Construction Specifier

By Tracy Hultin Photos courtesy Jackson & Ryan Architects At the intersection of advanced technology and inclusive design principles lies a near-century-old invention called the custom-balanced door. Custom-balanced doors are intelligently engineered with accessibility and sustainability in mind. In addition, these doors are being incorporated into modern buildings with other smart technologies, such as touchless activation switches, electric strikes for card readers, and power operation sys

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Long-Awaited Terminal Soars Swiftly in Burbank

ENR Construction

After decades of efforts, construction of a new $1.3-billion terminal complex is on the fast track in Southern California.

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Partnering with Volvo Penta to Put Your Uptime First

CK Power

As a Volvo Penta Certified Uptime Dealer , weve built our service model around one core priority: your uptime. Together with Volvo Penta, weve created a service experience thats fast, reliable, and built to keep your equipment running at peak performancebecause downtime isnt an option. In our latest video, you’ll hear from JJ Costello, Co-CEO, as he talks about how our certified team delivers on this promise every day.

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Choosing the Right Counsel in Lawsuits Covered by Insurance

Construction Business Owner

Choosing the Right Counsel in Lawsuits Covered by Insurance ccapoccia Tue, 04/22/2025 - 14:14 After a company has been sued, its immediate next steps should be twofold: Consult its lawyer and notify its insurance carrier. For a claim covered by an applicable insurance policy, the carrier should pick up defense of the lawsuit and provide an attorney to represent the company in the lawsuit.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

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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Augmented Reality in Construction: Transforming the Job Site

The Constructor

Augmented reality in construction represents a revolutionary advancement in project management by overlaying digital building information directly onto physical job sites through sophisticated visualization technology. This approach merges virtual designs with real-world environments, enabling workers to see structural elements, utilities, and specifications exactly where they will be built.

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The 9 largest commercial construction starts of March 2025

Construction Dive

Activity ticked up during the month but still trails last year's pace through the first quarter, according to Dodge Construction Network.

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Book of Giants 2025

Contractor Magazine

A quarter of the way into 2025 the nations largest mechanical contractors are facing an uncertain moment by investing in tools, training, relationships and a recommitment to safety.

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Navigating the Supply Chain Maze

Construction Business Owner

Navigating the Supply Chain Maze ccapoccia Thu, 04/24/2025 - 17:07 Supply chain optimization has become a critical factor in maintaining a competitive edge. However, many construction companies still struggle to effectively implement AI-powered solutions. Learn how companies can optimize their logistics processes.

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The Funding Blueprint for Your Construction Business – Your Guide to Growth

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.

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Judge Orders Corps of Engineers to Pay North Dakota $28M for Pipeline Protest Costs

ENR Construction

A federal judge has ruled that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers must pay $28-million to the state of North Dakota to cover damages caused by protesters who demonstrated against construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline.

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Ohio DOT touts record-breaking $3.2B construction season

Construction Dive

The total tally features 955 projects, 38 of which the state considers “major,” or over $10 million.

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Construction Hiring Historically Slow in December, Lowest Since April 2020 Says ABC

Construction Superintendent Magazine

The construction industry had 217,000 job openings on the last day of December 2024, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey. JOLTS defines a job opening as any unfilled position for which an employer is actively recruiting. Industry job openings are down by 217,000 from the same time last year.

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Constructing a Culture of Care

Construction Business Owner

Constructing a Culture of Care ccapoccia Tue, 04/22/2025 - 13:42 Faith Technologies Incorporated (FTI) a national provider in the engineering, construction, manufacturing and clean energy space has built a culture that prioritizes the health of its team members. FTIs EmpowerYou program is built on partnerships, innovation and feedback, offering employees and their families tools to improve their well-being.

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The Constructor's Digital Transformation Playbook: Reducing Risk With Technology

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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$1.3B Gaylord Pacific Resort Rises Along San Diego’s Bayfront

ENR Construction

A focus on quality and maintaining a strict 35.5-month schedule pushed the joint venture contractor on the Gaylord Pacific project to seek out innovations.

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New York builders awarded $251M contract on I-81 viaduct

Construction Dive

Salt City Constructors, a team of three contractors, expects to begin work immediately on the $2.25 billion effort to reconnect neighborhoods in Syracuse.

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The Evolution of Heritage Preservation Technology

The Constructor

Heritage preservation represents a sophisticated balance between safeguarding historical integrity and implementing cutting-edge technology to ensure architectural treasures endure for future generations. What began in the 19th century with figures like Eugne Viollet-le-Ducwho helped formalize restoration philosophy at sites like Notre-Damehas evolved into a high-tech discipline.

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After the Storm: How Content Recovery Helps Businesses Bounce Back

Wolgast Corporation

When a commercial business suffers property loss due to flood, smoke, or storm, the damage extends beyond walls and ceilings. From essential equipment and inventory to important documents and electronics, the contents inside the building are often just as valuable as the structure itself for business prosperity. That is where content recovery comes in to play.

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Explore How Generative AI Is Optimizing Every Construction Stage

Generative AI is already transforming how the construction industry operates. This concise guide walks you through its real-world impact on design, planning, job site logistics, and sustainability. Learn how contractors are using AI to reduce costs, improve worker safety, and shorten build times. Get a detailed look at the tools and platforms making it possible, including AI-driven robotics and material optimization.

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Long-Awaited Airport Terminal Soars Swiftly in Burbank

ENR Construction

After decades of efforts, construction of a new $1.3-billion terminal complex is on the fast track in Southern California.

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Roche, answering tariff threat, pledges $50B to US drug production

Construction Dive

The big pharma joined several of its peers in committing to invest billions of dollars in new and expanded manufacturing facilities in the U.S.

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Aerogel Insulation: The Cutting Edge of Thermal Performance

The Constructor

Aerogel insulation represents a revolutionary advancement in thermal management, utilizing the world’s lightest solid material to achieve unprecedented insulating performance. Aerogels, first developed by Samuel Kistler in 1931, are created through a supercritical drying process that removes liquid from a gel while preserving its complex nanoporous structure.

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Why Your Certificate of Insurance Gets Rejected and How to Fix It

Safety Services Company

Was your certificate of insurance rejected recently on one of the major contractor compliance platforms? Want to know why your certificate of insurance keeps getting rejected and how to fix it? We can help. Managing Certificates of Insurance (COIs) can feel like navigating a maze, especially when you’re trying to stay compliant with platforms like ISNetworld, Avetta, or Veriforce.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

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

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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Herrenknecht Tunnel Boring Machine Digs Out Key Links in Germany for North Sea Power

ENR Construction

German-based TBM manufacturer is progressing on a challenging dig under the Elbe River estuary, and expects further tunnel work in the future as Germany prepares significant investments in infrastructure.

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Industry group calls for federal action on work zone safety

Construction Dive

The theme for the National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week campaign, “Respect the Zone – So We All Get Home,” is aimed at protecting workers and motorists alike.

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Better Practices For Meeting Client Expectations In Construction

Contractor Bookkeeping

When hiring a construction contractor, clients often have a clear set of expectations that significantly influence their decisions. These expectations encompass many factors, including the quality of artistry, communication skills, adherence to timelines, and budget management. Picture a homeowner named Sarah. Excited and anxious, she embarked on renovating her old farmhouse.