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How to Stay Competitive & Profitable

Construction Business Owner

How to Stay Competitive & Profitable ccapoccia Mon, 03/18/2024 - 09:20 Through working closely with fence contractors, general contractors and dealers over the years, I’ve seen one issue come up repeatedly for construction business owners: getting the balance between pricing and profitability right. You must remain competitive in the market while still offering prices accessible enough for your customer base.

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Dollar General plans 800 stores this year as rival Dollar Tree pulls back

Construction Dive

Thirty of those will be under its Popshelf banner, though the discount retailer is taking the concept’s expansion slowly given its discretionary focus.

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A modular construction solution to the mental healthcare crisis

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A modular construction solution to the mental healthcare crisis 0 qpurcell Mon, 03/18/2024 - 12:19 Healthcare Facilities Maria Ionescu, Senior Medical Planner, Stantec, shares a tested solution for the overburdened emergency department: Modular hub-and-spoke design. Maria Ionescu Healthcare Facilities Modular Building Contractors Designers Architects Coronavirus Roughly a quarter of the U.S. population confronts a mental health challenge each year.

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How to embed sustainability in construction supply chains

Construction Dive

Transforming a supply chain into a sustainable value chain involves commitment, collaboration, technology and innovation.

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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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Life of an Architect Podcast Ep. 146: Ask the Show Spring 2024

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Life of an Architect Podcast Ep. 146: Ask the Show Spring 2024 Life of an Architect Podcast dbarista Mon, 03/18/2024 - 08:52 We get asked a lot of good questions here on the show. They come up in the comment section, they are sent into our email inboxes, and some slide into our DM’s. Sometimes we reach out and ask people what they would like us to discuss, which is what’s happening on this episode.

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South Fork Wind becomes first US utility-scale offshore wind farm to complete construction

Construction Dive

The completion of Ørsted and Eversource’s 130-MW project gets New York closer to its goal of deploying 9 GW of offshore wind by 2035.

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Border projects get $1B for clean construction

Construction Dive

Dozens of U.S. land ports of entry along Mexico and Canada will get electrification and upgrades with low-carbon materials.

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Orlando’s Pull for Tourists and New Residents Keeps Firms Bustling

ENR Construction

As more people move to the Orlando area, and as local tourist attractions see continued success, local firms are working to keep up.

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Partnering for success: The case for public-private partnerships in America

Construction Dive

A seasoned design-build partner can be the key to unlocking the advantages of a public-private partnership.

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ENR Midwest Owner of the Year: Aging Railroad Bridges Replaced in St. Louis

ENR Construction

The Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis has replaced two railroad bridges over the Mississippi River, ensuring that commerce continues to thrive.

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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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BIM services - A game changer for MEP engineers and consultants

Construction Dive

By adopting BIM's data-driven approach, MEP professionals today streamline workflows, reduce project risks and design more efficient and sustainable building systems.

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ENR Southeast 2023 Top Starts: Big Project Starts Mark Southeast’s Manufacturing Might

ENR Construction

An electric vehicle plant, an EV battery facility as well as a silicon carbide wafer manufacturing complex highlight a robust Southeast market.

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ENR Midwest 2023 Top Starts: Contractors See Ripple Effects of Megaprojects

ENR Construction

The regional Top Starts list was dominated by solar and wind farms as well as electric vehicle battery production and manufacturing projects.

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Charging Ahead: Ford’s $5.6B EV Manufacturing Complex

ENR Construction

The West Tennessee megaproject will provide the foundation for the automaker’s ambitious, innovative electric vehicle strategy.

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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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Eco-Friendly Design Meets Acoustical Functionality

ENR Construction

Balancing a mass timber-focused design while keeping its end use in mind requires strategic coordination for proper execution.

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ENR Southeast 2024 Owner of the Year: Persistence Pays Off For Convention Authority

ENR Construction

The Georgia World Congress Center Authority, ENR Southeast’s Owner of the Year, knows what it means to stay the course.

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$200M Andretti Global HQ Project Resumes With Clark as New GC

ENR Construction

The autosports organization is also planning to build a fan-focused facility at the same site.

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Southeast Pulse: March 2024

ENR Construction

Project news from Dodge Data & Analytics for the southeast region.

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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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Southeast People: March 2024

ENR Construction

Updates about construction professionals in the Southeast region.

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Southeast On the Scene: March 2024

ENR Construction

Reports from Key industry events in the southeast region.