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SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Recognition of the root cause of construction project failures is the first step towards improvement. Basically, a lack of understanding of work scope and the associated detailed work activities, processes, and resources are required as well as how these activities impact participants and stakeholders cause repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build projects to be late, over budget, or otherwise completed poorly.

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The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Green construction is an ever-growing trend in the construction industry that focuses on reducing the impact of buildings on the environment while at the same time increasing energy efficiency. It is a building method that considers the impact of the construction process on the environment, from the materials used to the energy use to the […] The post Green Building: A Growing Trend For Energy Efficiency And Eco-Friendly Construction appeared first on The Constructor.

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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Public money is keeping factory construction humming along at a record pace, including for new North Carolina and Louisiana facilities worth $3.6 billion total.

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CivilJungle

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Best Concrete Mix for Driveways The best concrete is the most widely used construction material. The new concrete driveway can cost a small fortune. You’ll repair it, first need to determine if the driveway is damaged.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Photos and illustrations courtesy Simpson Gumpertz & Heger. By Daniel Gibbons and Matthew Worster Designers of exterior facades commonly locate door operators in buildings on door heads in entrances that are not all glass. Head-mounted door operators function in a sheltered environment, typically on the wall’s interior side, and are relatively easy to access and maintain.

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The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The U.S. housing construction sector is one of the country’s largest and most important industries. With billions of dollars invested in projects each year, the sector has a considerable impact on the economy and the lives of many individuals. As such, those involved in the industry need to understand the importance of risk management and […] The post Key Considerations For Risk Management In The U.S.

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Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

AECOO Engagement, Alignment, and Sharing of Objective, Current, Veriable Information are fundamental requirements for the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects. AECOO Engagement, Alignment, and Sharing of Objective, Current, Veriable Information are fundamental to efficient project delivery. [contact-form] The post AECOO Engagement, Alignment, and Sharing of Objective, Current, Veriable Information = Efficient Construction Delivery Strategy appear

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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Set for January 2025, the state’s Buy Clean Concrete rules establishing greenhouse gas emission limits will cover all agency projects.

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Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Strategies for Achieving a Low Experience Modification Rate ccapoccia Fri, 09/29/2023 - 08:35 A low experience modification rate (EMR) benefits your business, so establish a safety culture to help lower your EMR.

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The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The construction industry is a complex world, filled with many project management issues that can derail the successful completion of any project. Effective project management strategies must be implemented to ensure construction projects finish on time and within budget. Strategic resource management is an important tool in the project manager’s arsenal, allowing them to manage […] The post Strategic Resource Management In Construction Project Management appeared first on The Constr

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Contractor Bookkeeping

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

In the business world, cash flow remains the lifeblood that keeps your operations running smoothly. Whether you're a start-up finding your feet or a seasoned business in the construction industry, managing and maintaining a steady cash flow can be challenging. But a few small changes can make a world of difference to your cash flow and overall revenue.

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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Reducing parking spaces can save money and minimize environmental impact, a Rutgers University white paper found.

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Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

How Surety Bonds Can Better Your Business ccapoccia Thu, 09/28/2023 - 08:38 Findings from a recent report from Ernst & Young (EY) titled “The Economic Value of Surety Bonds” found that both public and private construction projects protected by surety bonds had lower rates of contractor default, lower cost of completion in the case of default, and were finished faster than unbonded projects.

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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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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

3 affordable housing projects that serve as social catalysts 0 qpurcell Mon, 09/25/2023 - 12:49 Affordable Housing Trish Donnally, Associate Principal, Perkins Eastman, shares insights from three transformative affordable housing projects. Trish Donnally MFPRO+ Blog Higher Education University Buildings Multifamily Housing Affordable Housing Senior Living Design Student Housing Designers Architects Projects Sustainable Development To say the United States is facing an affordable housing crisis i

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Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Here is your summer wrap-up of LB Geniebelt updates! On the agenda: a clearer interface, some cross-project enhancements, a quality link with LB Aproplan, and much more. An improved application with a brand-new design! ? We’ve refactored the design of our LB Geniebelt application to make it more efficient, adaptable, and user-friendly. This means faster loading times, improved navigation, and a platform that truly grows with you.

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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Infrastructure projects will be held up if the government is not funded by Sunday, according to the White House and association leaders.

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Contractor Connection

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

In the world of managed repair and home improvement, finding reliable contractors can be a daunting task. Whether you’re planning a small renovation project or need emergency repairs, you want to ensure that the professionals you hire are not only skilled but also trustworthy. This is where the Contractor Connection Network steps in, offering a unique and comprehensive solution to connect property owners with qualified contractors.

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Enlisting contractors comes with a substantial financial investment and entails significant risks. Every hiring client aims to find safe, reliable, and compliant contractors, so they put potential vendors through a series of tests. Prequalification and contractor management platforms have become prerequisites in the modern world. Hiring clients’ search for a contractor involves gathering and analyzing information on a contractor’s operations.

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Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Here is your summer wrap-up of LB Geniebelt updates! On the agenda: a clearer interface, some cross-project enhancements, a quality link with LB Aproplan, and much more. An improved application with a brand-new design! ? We’ve refactored the design of our LB Geniebelt application to make it more efficient, adaptable, and user-friendly. This means faster loading times, improved navigation, and a platform that truly grows with you.

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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

There are a slew of changes that contractors need to be aware of, or risk paying back wages and penalties.

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ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The state would buy uncontracted energy from offshore sites and sell to utilities to propel market, as key developer Equinor launches first undersea robotic analysis and design of its project site off Morro Bay.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Photos courtesy Solatube International. By Neall Digert, Ph.D “Adaptive reuse,” alternatively known as building reuse, is a remarkable approach that injects vitality and purpose into vacant structures, which is different from the design they were intended for. By preserving and repurposing these structures, adaptive reuse projects contribute to preserving local culture, fostering a sense of continuity and forming a connection to the past for future generations.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Win-Win Scenarios for Residents and Property Managers 1 kcichowicz Fri, 09/29/2023 - 10:33 Multifamily Housing Discover how proptech is opening open new paths to revenue for owners and property managers, while bringing desirable amenities and conveniences for renters. Check out my thoughts on profitable, resident-centric proptech. Multifamily Housing At the end of the day, businesses exist to generate revenue.

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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

A federal complaint alleges supervisors initially tried to keep the 2021 discovery out of the news before suggesting workers of color planted the items.

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ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

P raised by organized labor and called a modest labor step by contractor groups, Homeland Security Dept. chief Alejandro N. Mayorka approved 18 months more of protected status for Venezuelan workers in the U.S.

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Construction Today

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

International Construction Equipment (ICE®) is the largest supplier of pile driving and drilling equipment in North America. The business offers the largest rental fleet in the industry, with a global distribution network and one of the most complete lines of deep foundation equipment available. Pollyanna Cunningham, Vice President Marketing, Brand and Media Relations at ICE® shares her insights.

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CivilJungle

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

How to Raise the Height of a Vinyl Fence? Vinyl fence extension is one of the critical works but it is not critical too much because there are so many different options and techniques are there.

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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

American Heartland will sprawl over 1,000 acres in the northeastern part of the state, according to developer Mansion Entertainment Group.

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