Construction Business Owner

JULY 24, 2024

6 Reasons to Lease Compact Equipment ccapoccia Wed, 07/24/2024 - 16:51 In an industry as dynamic and fast-paced as construction, efficiency and flexibility are paramount. One key strategy that construction companies may consider to maintain a competitive edge is leasing equipment. It’s important to note that when it comes to buying, renting or leasing there is no wrong choice — every business is unique, and the decision comes down to what’s best for your specific needs.

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Construction Marketing

JULY 3, 2024

Shade sails provide an easy way to set up shade for places like parks, shopping centers or dining areas. When designing and constructing these areas, you must consider where shade structures will be installed. Depending on your construction goals, however, standard shade sizes and materials may not fit your needs, and you’ll need to find the best custom shade sail retailers to meet your unique demands.

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 21, 2024

Balancing Objectives and Costs for Job Order Contracting is often overlooked by most organizations. Are you consistently achieving quality on-time, on-budget repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build outcomes at a reasonable cost? Do you have full, verifiable, objective cost visibility? Are you using just to simply speed the procurement process?

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 25, 2024

Viewpoint enables contractors to better manage their projects, processes and people, using the data gathered to lower risk and improve margins.

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In the face of rising customer expectations and evolving industry standards, staying ahead in construction demands innovation. A Next Generation Construction ERP is designed to meet these challenges head-on. By integrating this advanced system into your tech stack, you empower your team with a single source of truth, enhancing decision-making and operational efficiency.

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Construction Dive

JULY 2, 2024

Released this morning, the standard would require employers to provide water and rest breaks when high heat creates a hazardous work environment.

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 3, 2024

Tunneling Through Time ccapoccia Wed, 07/03/2024 - 16:41 Infrastructure design and features are key to growing communities and cities, driving economies and forming neighborhood identities. The construction industry recently experienced costly bottlenecks attributed to supply chain breakdowns and workforce reduction, and officials have implemented stricter regulations and protocols designed to safeguard environments and construction personnel during excavation.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 19, 2024

Employee fraud can seriously affect any business; the construction industry is no exception. We have discussed this numerous times in our podcasts and blog posts. Unfortunately, we still get calls from construction business owners who unknowingly become victims of this financial nightmare. That is why it is important to revisit this topic and emphasize the need to be proactive and vigilant so it doesn't happen to you.

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 17, 2024

Improving Construction Services Procurement is critical to sustainable facilities management. JOC, Job Order Contracting can play a major role, if , JOC Programs as not used to simply “speed procurement” and robust, collaborative processes are leveraged. Effective construction services procurement capability is critical to sustainable facilities lifecycle management. 4BT’s tools and services are specifically designed to provide a lower cost, higher performing Job Order Contracting S

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BD+C

JULY 3, 2024

New science, old buildings: Renovating for efficiency, flexibility, and connection 0 qpurcell Wed, 07/03/2024 - 12:43 Laboratories What does the research space of the future look like? And can it be housed in older buildings—or does it require new construction? Matthew Plecity, AIA, ASLA, Principal Higher Education University Buildings Laboratories Architects Reconstruction & Renovation What does the research space of the future look like?

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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.

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Construction Dive

JULY 24, 2024

The biggest contractor in the U.S. is eyeing data center and biopharma opportunities in Europe with the acquisition of an Ireland-based firm focused on tech-heavy builds.

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Construction Today

JULY 11, 2024

The construction industry is at the forefront of a technological revolution, and nowhere is this more evident than in the rise of smart homes and buildings. These structures leverage advanced technologies to create more efficient, comfortable, and sustainable living and working environments. Here’s a comprehensive look at the 10 key innovations driving this transformation: The Internet… Source The post The Top 10 Smart Home and Building Innovations appeared first on Construction Tod

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 1, 2024

Austin Commercial Transforms Hospital With 3D Reality Capture Discover how Austin Commercial utilized FARO® 3D Reality Capture tools to complete a hospital renovation amid COVID-19. mhodges Mon, 07/01/2024 - 15:21 Austin Industries, one of the USA’s largest and most diversified construction companies, tasked Austin Commercial with a complex hospital renovation in Orlando, Florida.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 12, 2024

Starting a construction business without a plan is like setting sail without a compass. While you might eventually reach your destination, the journey will likely be longer and more challenging. A well-constructed business plan is essential for guiding your business toward success. Here's why It Clarifies Your Vision A business plan helps you articulate the vision for your enterprise.

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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?

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 18, 2024

An important construction cost estimating inprovement is the use of current, objective, verifiable, and locally researched granular labor, material, and equipment construction tasks. An important construction cost estimating improvement is the use of current, objective, verifiable, and locally researched granular labor, material, and equipment c onstruction tasks.

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

JULY 8, 2024

The construction industry added 27,000 jobs on net in June, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has increased by 235,000 jobs, an increase of 2.9%. Nonresidential construction employment increased by 21,200 positions on net, with growth in all three subcategories.

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Construction Dive

JULY 8, 2024

Momentum for these projects has escalated again, fueled by institutional investment and strong underlying fundamentals, according to a recent CBRE report.

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Contractor Magazine

JULY 16, 2024

The PHCC Educational Foundation and PHCC Academy® partner with SkillsUSA to sponsor and conduct the annual plumbing contest and provide support for the HVACR Contest.

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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.

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 11, 2024

Shore Up Safety: Prevent Trenching & Excavation Disasters ccapoccia Thu, 07/11/2024 - 14:40 From my perspective as a director of safety services, trenching and excavation incidents are no accident. They result from failing to recognize — and take necessary precautions to guard against — the danger trenches pose to workers. Yet each year as construction projects ramp up, we see an uptick in trench-related injuries and deaths.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 26, 2024

The recent cyber outage is a stark reminder of digital systems' vulnerability and potential impact on businesses, including those in the construction industry. This incident offers several critical lessons for construction bookkeeping. As a contractor, your accounting and bookkeeping systems are vulnerable not only to cyber threats but also to software outages, which can compromise sensitive financial data and disrupt business operations.

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 2, 2024

Fact: DoD Facilites Sustainment Practices NOT KEEPING PACE with Changing Landscape Delivering integrated and transparent Sustainment Capability must be a priority! Integrated and outcome-based performance-based planning, procurement, and project delivery teams are needed to drive progress towards required cost effective Sustainment capabilities, capacities, and operational outcomes.

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ENR Construction

JULY 19, 2024

Innovator who founded and led claims and project management consultant Hill International in the 1970s and became a widely sought expert in both fields, died of complications from a stroke on June 22.

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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!

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Construction Dive

JULY 22, 2024

An automatic sprinkler installer based in the Bay Area allegedly made verbal and physical threats against a worker due to his gender identity and sexual orientation, the agency said.

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PC Construction

JULY 15, 2024

Last Friday, the City of Bunnell , PC Construction and CPH gathered with local officials to celebrate the official groundbreaking for the Bunnell Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion project. This project is part of the City’s continued efforts to bring the plant up to advanced wastewater treatment standards and to meet environmental sustainability requirements.

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 25, 2024

Your Guide to Work Boots for Construction & Other Trades ccapoccia Thu, 07/25/2024 - 10:18 Having the right footwear is critical for comfort and safety. However, depending on your trade, you might have unique requirements, and the type of work boots you choose can make a significant difference in performance and protection. Here’s a comprehensive look at 10 essential types of work boots for various trade workers, such as construction workers, electricians, HVAC professionals, landscapers and

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Contractor Magazine

JULY 12, 2024

Overall construction input prices are 1.1% higher than a year ago, while nonresidential construction input prices are 0.7% higher.

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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!

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 5, 2024

Robust construction productivity tools are now available to measurably reduce overall costs by 30%-40%+. We all know that the ability to consistently plan and executive on time, on budget, and quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds requires focus upon and the integration of PEOPLE, PROCESS, INFORMATION, and enabling TECHNOLOGY. 90%+ of ALL projects fail due to poor preconstruction processes.

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ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2024

Esri President Jack Dangermond and Autodesk CEO Andrew Anagnost promise new GIS-to-BIM workflows as Esri and Autodesk's partnership works to bring planners and designers closer together.

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Construction Dive

JULY 22, 2024

The planned 10,000-seat Richmond Diamond District Ballpark will be the home of the Flying Squirrels, an affiliate of the MLB’s San Francisco Giants.

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