2024

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2024 Construction Costs Open Forum Now On Demand

Construction Business Owner

2024 Construction Costs Open Forum Now On Demand Expert Insights on Navigating Construction Market Volatility mhodges Thu, 03/14/2024 - 14:58 If there’s one constant in the construction industry, it’s the fact that material costs and labor rates are constantly in flux. Especially now, when the global economy is more connected than ever before, unforeseen events can upend costs seemingly overnight.

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TSMC reaches deal with Arizona union on $40B chip factory project

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The semiconductor giant’s plan to import workers from Taiwan sparked strong opposition from the Arizona Building and Construction Trades Council.

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Make It Resilient 2024 Student Contest Encourages New Ways to Build for Extreme Environments

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From the moon to Mars, we’re getting closer to the reality of expanding humanity’s habitat beyond our planet. But, here on Earth, extreme weather and a changing climate are also creating new challenges—from wildfires to coastal flooding, severe heat waves, and more. With its latest annual Make It Real program, Autodesk is challenging high school students to imagine how to design and build a habitat for an extreme environment.

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Disability and architecture: ADA and universal design at college campuses

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Disability and architecture: ADA and universal design at college campuses 0 qpurcell Fri, 02/09/2024 - 11:30 Higher Education To help people with disabilities feel part of the campus community, higher education institutions and architects must strive to create settings that not only adhere to but also exceed ADA guidelines. Higher Education University Buildings Designers Architects “It sounded like a semitruck was coming,” said Adam Wouk, manager of disability services at Joliet Junior College,

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Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP

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.

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Specifying fiber-reinforced polymer technology in new curtain wall technology

Construction Specifier

Photos courtesy Deceuninck North America. By Greg Koch As energy codes and sustainability standards continue to drive industry innovation, specifiers can now choose curtain wall systems that waste significantly less energy than their predecessors. Some manufacturers are using fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) technology to create curtain wall components, reinforcements, and pressure plates that can be incorporated into the hollow chambers of aluminum frames to significantly bolster the system’s ove

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Superior Construction is reinforcing the built environment across the Carolinas as we learn in our conversation with Richard Kirkman, PE 

Construction Today

There are many man-made marvels often taken for aesthetic value, rather than the ingenuity required to create them. However, in the case of the Ashley River Crossing pedestrian bridge, both are applicable. Located in Charleston, South Carolina, the bridge will be the first cable-stayed movable pedestrian structure in the country. Its hydraulic swing span components will allow the bridge to open… Source The post Superior Construction is reinforcing the built environment across the

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Transforming Concrete Work: A DEWALT POWERSHIFT Case Study

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Transforming Concrete Work: A DEWALT POWERSHIFT Case Study Discover How DEWALT is Revolutionizing Concrete Workflow and Redefining Industry Standards mhodges Thu, 03/07/2024 - 12:31 Explore how DEWALT's innovative electric equipment is redefining concrete workflow. Discover the ergonomic design features aimed at minimizing physical strain on workers, coupled with advanced safety measures ensuring smooth and safe operation.

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Optimize Operations to Grow Your Business

Construction Business Owner

Optimize Operations to Grow Your Business Discover proven strategies to enhance your field service operations and drive business growth. mhodges Mon, 03/04/2024 - 11:38 When your business depends on delivering quality service, it’s essential to have field service operations that run like clockwork. However, finding the time to fine-tune these operations can be a challenge.

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CBO Spotlights 2024's Sustainability VIPs

Construction Business Owner

CBO Spotlights 2024's Sustainability VIPs ccapoccia Fri, 03/01/2024 - 19:01 Sustainable methods of building and the strategies that shape them continue to stimulate change across the built environment.

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Complying With the Department of Labor’s Independent Contractor Rules

Construction Business Owner

Complying With the Department of Labor’s Independent Contractor Rules ccapoccia Tue, 03/05/2024 - 17:35 Misclassification of workers has increasingly become a target of the U.S. Department of Labor, the National Labor Relations Board, and plaintiffs' attorneys who believe that many companies incorrectly use and identify employees as independent contractors.

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The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide

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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Establishing Healthy Confrontation

Construction Business Owner

Establishing Healthy Confrontation ccapoccia Fri, 03/01/2024 - 15:40 Many managers, supervisors and employees always have excuses for not completing tasks on time. A lot of leaders struggle with holding people accountable. They are often afraid if they’re too tough by demanding accountability, their people will resist and potentially quit their positions.

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Cutting Heavy Equipment Fuel Use

Construction Business Owner

Cutting Heavy Equipment Fuel Use ccapoccia Fri, 03/01/2024 - 16:59 The cost of diesel fuel remains a primary concern for contractors in the construction industry. Fuel costs can constitute a significant portion of operational expenses, particularly on large projects or when equipment operates in less populated areas, requiring longer-distance fuel transportation.

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Keep Your Hands Safe in the Workplace This Winter

Construction Business Owner

Keep Your Hands Safe in the Workplace This Winter ccapoccia Thu, 01/04/2024 - 12:11 Hand injuries accounted for 102,350 days away from work in 2020, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the National Safety Council. Even minor scrapes and lacerations can prevent construction laborers from completing their work, leading to significant delays and costly medical care.

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Discover the New DEWALT POWERSHIFT™ Cordless Equipment System

Construction Business Owner

Discover the New DEWALT POWERSHIFT™ Cordless Equipment System Don’t wait to start, stop to refuel, or be limited by gas a second longer. Put the power in your hands and TAKE CONTROL™ with DEWALT POWERSHIFT™. mhodges Fri, 02/23/2024 - 10:49 Introducing DEWALT POWERSHIFT™, a groundbreaking equipment system to optimize the workflow of concrete jobsites through electrification.

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Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business

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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How to Build a Strong Safety Program

Construction Business Owner

How to Build a Strong Safety Program ccapoccia Thu, 02/01/2024 - 15:38 Team member safety is on the minds of organization leaders each day. Successful companies know the importance of keeping their teams safe, no matter the type of work they do or the conditions in which they do them. A safe workplace is also critical to employee recruitment and retention, which are important in today’s competitive employment environment.

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How to Equip Your Fleet for Rugged Terrain

Construction Business Owner

How to Equip Your Fleet for Rugged Terrain ccapoccia Tue, 01/30/2024 - 13:41 Rubber track conversions are gaining popularity as an easy-to-install solution for commercial construction and other types of businesses that frequently need to travel over rugged and unpredictable terrain. Built initially for lighter-duty trucks, advancements in rubber track conversion systems are now a smart option for contractors and construction companies that are driven to complete projects on time.

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Accelerating Your Month-End Close with Financial Automation

Construction Business Owner

Promote to rotator No Rotator Image Status of webinar Upcoming Closing the books can be a time-intensive task for construction finance teams. Thu, 03/28/2024 - 12:00 1:00 p.m. Central Closing the books can be a time-intensive task for construction finance teams. It might take days of detailed work, cause backlogs on other projects, and unearth errors that have to be corrected.

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Finding the Best Boom Lift for Your Fleet

Construction Business Owner

Finding the Best Boom Lift for Your Fleet ccapoccia Fri, 02/09/2024 - 16:09 Boom lifts, or cherry pickers, give you the reach necessary to complete difficult indoor and outdoor tasks safely at height — even extreme height. But how do you choose between electric, hybrid and engine-powered? Which one is right for you?

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The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting

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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Exploring Industry Shifts Around Mental Health

Construction Business Owner

Exploring Industry Shifts Around Mental Health ccapoccia Tue, 02/06/2024 - 17:03 The construction industry struggles with one of the highest suicide rates of any profession in the U.S., leading to a shift in how companies approach the mental health of their workers. New data from Dodge Construction Network’s Civil Quarterly reveals that civil contractors are beginning to take the issues of mental health, company culture and substance use seriously.

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How the Opioid Crisis Impacts the Construction Industry

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How the Opioid Crisis Impacts the Construction Industry ccapoccia Mon, 01/15/2024 - 16:50 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports the number of overdose deaths in the U.S. has more than doubled in the past five years. Over 105,000 Americans died from all overdoses in calendar year 2022, and approximately 70% of all overdose deaths in the U.S. are attributed to opioids.

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The Rise of Renewable Diesel

Construction Business Owner

The Rise of Renewable Diesel ccapoccia Thu, 02/08/2024 - 17:03 To fully understand the potential of renewable diesel and its role in what’s expected to be a greener, more sustainable future for the construction industry, it’s important to understand what’s expected of the fuel in both the near term and the long term.

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The Modular Construction Industry’s Best Event Returns

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The Modular Construction Industry’s Best Event Returns mhodges Fri, 02/02/2024 - 08:43 The leaders and rising stars of the modular construction industry will gather again at the 2024 World of Modular in Orlando, FL, March 18-21, hosted by the Modular Building Institute (MBI), the world's largest trade association for the commercial modular construction industry.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

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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Stop Bidding & Start Negotiating

Construction Business Owner

Stop Bidding & Start Negotiating ccapoccia Mon, 01/29/2024 - 08:18 Every year, successful construction companies stop and look at their last 12 months, and then they make decisions and commitments to next year’s contract and sales goals. Does your company have a winning customer contract award strategy?

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November 2023 Industry Statistics

Construction Business Owner

November 2023 Industry Statistics ccapoccia Fri, 02/09/2024 - 16:24 The Construction Business Owner team compiles statistics each month from several sources, including the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the United States Census Bureau, to give you a better understanding of the current state of affairs for the construction industry. The statistics featured in each month's print issue are for three months prior to the publication of the magazine, based on the data available.

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Construction Change Order Fundamentals

Construction Business Owner

Promote to rotator No Rotator Image Change orders are an inevitable part of doing business as a contractor and can often mean more revenue. Thu, 03/07/2024 - 12:00 1:00 p.m. Central Change orders are an inevitable part of doing business as a contractor and can often mean more revenue. However, when mismanaged, change orders can be time-consuming and disruptive to the relationship between the contractor and their customer.

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Unlocking Success in AECO Projects: The Transformative Power of Collaboration

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Promote to rotator No Rotator Image Status of webinar Featured This presentation emphasizes the significance of genuine collaboration, sharing lessons learned in the office and field. Thu, 02/29/2024 - 12:00 1:00 p.m. Central AECO projects are by their nature collaborative enterprises. When stakeholders can communicate and share insights, projects are more likely to come in on time and under budget.

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Discover 7 Ways to Cut Construction Inefficiencies

Construction sites are often just-barely-controlled chaos. Without clear coordination, you risk everything from clashes to delays, cancellations, and missed deadlines. Get the free eBook & learn how to solve the biggest challenges in construction!

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October 2023 Construction Industry Stats

Construction Business Owner

October 2023 Construction Industry Stats ccapoccia Thu, 01/11/2024 - 10:12 The Construction Business Owner team compiles statistics each month from several sources, including the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the United States Census Bureau, to give you a better understanding of the current state of affairs for the construction industry.

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Inside Heavy Equipment Trends for 2024

Construction Business Owner

Inside Heavy Equipment Trends for 2024 ccapoccia Tue, 01/02/2024 - 18:10 The construction industry is a rapidly evolving segment, driven by technological advancements, environmental considerations and changing project demands. To keep up with market conditions, heavy equipment manufacturers worked hard in 2023 to invest in products and solutions to fulfill customer demands, and there’s no sign of that stopping in 2024.

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2024 Construction Forecast

Construction Business Owner

2024 Construction Forecast ccapoccia Wed, 01/10/2024 - 16:17 Fasten your seat belts and enjoy the ride. Like airline travelers bracing for expected turbulence, contractors are preparing for a tricky operating environment in 2024. “Heretofore, construction companies in all sectors have been busy,” said Anirban Basu, chairman and CEO of Sage Policy Group.

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Reality Check: Using AI in Construction

Construction Business Owner

Reality Check: Using AI in Construction ccapoccia Wed, 01/10/2024 - 17:06 As we look back on 2023, for a lot of businesses across every industry, it was the year of artificial intelligence (AI). There was a lot of talk, a fair amount of hype, some healthy skepticism, and many glimpses into what the future could look like. How much might AI transform the construction industry?

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Learn How to Boost Productivity for Every Project

For construction contractors, productivity is everything. Download this guide to discover how digital production tracking improves project visibility, data collection, and production insights—all in real time.