Construction Business Owner
JUNE 10, 2024
Investigating the Importance of Manufacturer Certifications for Contractors ccapoccia Mon, 06/10/2024 - 15:28 Discover how manufacturer certifications can help contractors build their reputations and access broader projects.
Construction Marketing
JUNE 7, 2024
Owning a car is like having a baby because you want to take care of it with all you have and you don’t want something bad to happen to it. After all, it’s a significant investment and it’ll be your possession for a long time. Protecting it isn’t an afterthought—it’s a priority. And one of the most practical steps you can take is to install a metal carport.
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Job Order Contracting
JUNE 5, 2024
Is your 2024 JOC Program up to date? FACT: Most JOC Programs have not kept pace with current robust processes, cost data sets, or technologies. Are you and your Job Order Contracting Team… continually making improvements. adopting a long-term perspective, engaging in better internal and external communications, allocating resources to the most attractive improvement activities, collaboratively and efficiently engaging in planning, procurement, and project delivery activities, encouraging
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JUNE 6, 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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At the highest level, contractors understand the importance of accurately predicting and preparing for variances in costs or schedules when delivering a construction project. In fact, leaders know it is essential to the profitability, cash flow and potential viability of projects. For that reason, forward-thinking decision-makers who know that forecasting is a complex process, also realize that this is not feasible by using out-of-date systems.
Construction Dive
JUNE 10, 2024
While certain construction sectors saw growth, the value of newly signed design contracts dipped slightly as owners remain hesitant to commit to new work, the American Institute of Architects said.
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Contractor Bookkeeping
JUNE 7, 2024
In the competitive construction industry, implementing efficient business systems can make a significant impact on the overall success and profitability of a construction business, regardless of its size or specialization. From streamlining operations to improving project management, adopting efficient systems can yield tangible benefits that truly pay off in the long run.
PC Construction
JUNE 5, 2024
Last night brought a lot of excitement to the $271 million Piscataway WRRF Bioenergy Project , which centers on the addition of the thermal hydrolysis and anaerobic digestion processes to produce Class A biosolids. In the words of our friends at WSSC Water, “Last night, a bundle of innovation was born.” This quip refers to the next phase of operational start-up requiring initial seeding of the anaerobic digester.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JUNE 4, 2024
Learn the key terms around defect management, completion, and practical advice for making sure your construction projects don’t get hit by delays.
Construction Dive
JUNE 6, 2024
Commercial construction firms aren't waiting on OSHA's much-anticipated heat standard to protect their workers.
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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.
BD+C
JUNE 8, 2024
8 ways to cool a factory 0 qpurcell Sat, 06/08/2024 - 10:00 Industrial Facilities Whichever way you look at it—from a workplace wellness point of view or from a competing for talent angle—there are good reasons to explore options for climate control in the factory workplace. Sergio Sádaba, Principal Industrial Facilities Designers Lists HVAC Mechanical Systems For most industrial factories, it’s process over people.
ENR Construction
JUNE 7, 2024
Transit projects ranging from a $7.7-billion subway line extension to station accessibility improvements are on hold with the pause of program which was expected to generate $15 billion.
PC Construction
JUNE 4, 2024
Yesterday, PC Construction was recognized by the Construction Management Association of America’s New England Chapter with a Project Achievement Award for the BETA Technologies S40 Aircraft Assembly Facility. The Project Achievement Awards highlight the “best of the best” projects that serve as an example in the construction industry and are true pinnacles of excellence and innovation.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JUNE 6, 2024
Find out how to tap into the extensive benefits of integrated construction software to streamline your data management and grow your profitability.
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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?
Construction Dive
JUNE 6, 2024
While the industry’s suicide and substance abuse rates are some of the highest, the issue doesn’t get enough attention, an XL Construction exec writes.
Contractor Magazine
JUNE 7, 2024
On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has increased by 251,000 jobs, an increase of 3.1%.
ENR Construction
JUNE 7, 2024
David O’Donnell, 27, died in June 6 Chicago project accident, while Samantha Ruvolo Deschenes, 33, suffered fatal injuries May 30 in forklift rollover at a Portland, Ore., school construction site.
Construction Superintendent Magazine
JUNE 11, 2024
The Marcum Commercial Construction Index for the first quarter of 2024 reports that the construction industry continued growing despite various challenges. The construction industry continues to benefit from massive investment in manufacturing structures. “Construction spending on manufacturing structures is up 184% over the past four years,” said Anirban Basu, Marcum’s chief construction economist and report author. “Given the size of many of these projects and ongoing efforts to st
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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.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JUNE 5, 2024
See how the right progress claims software can help you save time, reduce risk, and ensure the accuracy of invoicing between you and your contractors.
Construction Dive
JUNE 7, 2024
The entertainment company may construct a fifth theme park in Orlando, following an initial agreement with the local oversight board.
BD+C
JUNE 10, 2024
Introducing Super Seal-X: Firestopping Tailor-Made for Windows 1 kcichowicz Mon, 06/10/2024 - 07:19 Super Seal-X makes it easy to seal off windows/mullions from the spread of fire, smoke and sound.
ENR Construction
JUNE 7, 2024
Fall that killed David O’Donnell, 27, and injured another ironworker occurred after scaffolding blew away from a University of Chicago project under construction, said a fire official, but it is under federal OSHA investigation.
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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!
Construction Superintendent Magazine
JUNE 10, 2024
The construction industry added 21,000 jobs on net in May, 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 251,000 jobs, an increase of 3.1%. Nonresidential construction employment increased by 17,100 positions on net in May, with growth registered in all three major subcategories.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JUNE 6, 2024
Looking to optimise your worksite operations? Consider the financial, safety, efficiency and accuracy benefits of using drones in construction.
Construction Dive
JUNE 4, 2024
Resilience is a key consideration for road builders amid a slew of new environmental conditions, said a Federal Highway Administration official at the recent 2024 NIBS conference in Washington, D.C.
Construction Law
JUNE 7, 2024
The latest issue of Construction Law is arriving on subscriber’s desks, and our extensive range of in depth news and analysis of key developments is also available to read now on the journal’s website. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details. If you don't have an account, you can get free access to the news on this site and receive a free newsletter on Fridays by creating a Newsletter account.
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For specialty contractors, using a construction software platform helps to lay the technological foundation required to support future growth and improved financial performance. Through integrated back office and field capabilities, you can improve how you bid, plan, staff, run, monitor, and close out self-performing projects, all while improving operational excellence.
ENR Construction
JUNE 5, 2024
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said she was indefinitely pausing implementation of congestion pricing tolls for Manhattan because of the potential for "unintended consequences.
Construction Superintendent Magazine
JUNE 5, 2024
National nonresidential construction spending decreased 0.3% in April, according to the latest Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of data published by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $1.20 trillion. Spending was down on a monthly basis in 10 of the 16 nonresidential subcategories.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JUNE 6, 2024
Cyber attacks against Australian construction companies are spiking. We look at what companies should do now to fortify their cybersecurity.
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