Construction Dive
MAY 22, 2024
To capitalize on the CHIPS and Science Act and other federal funding, the agency has called on the industry to invest in equitable hiring practices and supportive services.
PC Construction
MAY 23, 2024
Last Thursday, a team of 14 PC Construction employee owners participated in the 41 st annual Vermont Corporate Cup Challenge, one of Vermont’s oldest and largest 5K races. The event brings over 2,000 Vermonters together in Montpelier to promote physical fitness in the workplace and at home. We set out on the course on one of Vermont’s first warm (and very humid) spring evenings.
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Construction Business Owner
MAY 16, 2024
Powering the Future ccapoccia Thu, 05/16/2024 - 09:32 Moxion's president and co-founder Alex Meek describes Moxion's history, future of electrification and the results of its Komatsu pilot project.
Job Order Contracting
MAY 19, 2024
If you are looking for a better job order contracting solution, it’s time we talked. Bolster your team with a diverse range of perspectives and expertise can help ensure you’re sufficiently covering all you requirements. Transparently communicate your plans, SOWs, and requirements so that everyone has a firm grasp. Remember that repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builders can no longer be the purview of one person or a small group of individuals.
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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.
Contractor Bookkeeping
MAY 17, 2024
Most businesses understand that customer satisfaction is crucial to their success. Happy clients are likelier to remain loyal, refer others, and leave positive reviews. This trend has only been amplified by social media and online review sites, where negative feedback can spread quickly and damage a company's reputation. In an increasingly competitive marketplace, more than an effective customer service system is needed: you must provide customers with a positive and memorable end-to-end experie
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Construction Business Owner
MAY 16, 2024
Understanding the Tools & Telematics on Your Machines ccapoccia Thu, 05/16/2024 - 08:33 On today’s construction jobsites, it can be cumbersome to keep projects moving forward safely, quickly and in sync — but not if you have machines and tools that can help you orchestrate when, where and how you work. It all begins and ends with data — from the inputs that indicate whether a machine is being operated safely to the back-end reporting that helps a fleet manager determine whether their company
Contractor Magazine
MAY 21, 2024
NRS’s groundbreaking products are a significant step towards creating a robust circular economy.
Construction Dive
MAY 21, 2024
There are key ways to de-risk multibillion-dollar jobs like the Gateway Program in New York and New Jersey, according to panelists at a recent webinar.
BD+C
MAY 20, 2024
How to Bolster Classroom Security with Security-Rated Glazing 1 kcichowicz Mon, 05/20/2024 - 10:02 Several types of security-rated glazing play different roles in safer school design. This blog looks at three types and how they can enhance classroom security. As recommended by the Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS) and other organizations, a multilayered approach to safer school design provides multiple fail safes and time barriers to maximize the effectiveness of a comprehensive security
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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.
ENR Construction
MAY 17, 2024
Crews building the new crossing will soon reach a milestone as bridge sections being built between Detroit and Windsor, Canada will be joined in the middle by the end of June.
Construction Today
MAY 20, 2024
The construction industry has long been recognized for its substantial environmental impact, contributing significantly to global carbon emissions and resource depletion. As the world increasingly turns towards sustainable practices, the construction sector is also striving to reduce its environmental footprint. At the forefront of this transformative effort is CEMEX, a global powerhouse in… Source The post CEMEX Collaborates with Industry Giants to Revolutionize Eco-Friendly Construction
Construction Dive
MAY 22, 2024
Cybercriminals used AI-generated video to pose as the AEC company's CFO and other employees, leading a staff member to transfer $25 million to Hong Kong bank accounts.
Safety Services Company
MAY 21, 2024
The *ISNetworld® network is experiencing a surge in popularity, with new companies joining every month. This trend highlights the growing importance of streamlined contractor screening and getting prequalified for *ISNetworld® hiring clients’ job offerings. This article will focus on *ISNetworld® client additions in May 2024 and their specific compliance requirements.
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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?
ENR Construction
MAY 20, 2024
Adaptive reuse of the historic Terminal Warehouse in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood is transforming a more than 130-year-old building into a mixed-use development
Construction Today
MAY 20, 2024
Skanska USA, a leading name in the construction and development sector, has launched the Excellence in Construction Leadership Program (ECLP). This initiative underscores Skanska’s dedication to fostering professional growth among its employees and maintaining high standards within the construction industry. As the construction landscape becomes increasingly complex, the need for adept leaders who… Source The post Skanska USA’s Excellence in Construction Leadership Program appeared f
Contractor Magazine
MAY 17, 2024
This week, we highlight a commercial condensing tankless water heater, a series of heat pump water heaters, a light commercial electric boiler, a kitchen and bathroom faucet collection, a waterproof work boot, and a cordless compact dust extractor/cordless track saw combo kit.
Construction Dive
MAY 22, 2024
The two-phase, double-track project improves safety for riders and reduces travel times between Michigan City, Indiana, and Chicago.
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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.
BD+C
MAY 23, 2024
The unique design needs of Critical Access Hospitals 0 qpurcell Thu, 05/23/2024 - 09:45 Hospital Design Trends BWBR healthcare principals Brad Krump, AIA, and Scott Kirchner, AIA, discuss their industry experience and passion for supporting the role that critical access hospitals play in their communities. Katie Nordenson, Communications Manager Hospital Design Trends Designers If you live in an urban area, you may take for granted that you can call emergency services and have someone on the sce
ENR Construction
MAY 16, 2024
The inadequacy of existing safeguards to protect bridges and other infrastructure from ever-larger container ships was considered in a House hearing May 15, a day after the NTSB released its preliminary report on the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Construction Today
MAY 20, 2024
In a groundbreaking move to boost female participation in the construction industry, Intel and Micron Technology have announced their commitment to the CHIPS Women in Construction Framework. This initiative, launched by the U.S. Department of Commerce, is part of the broader CHIPS for America program and aligns with Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo’s Million Women in Construction initiative… Source The post Intel and Micron Join CHIPS Initiative to Double Female Construction Workf
Construction Superintendent Magazine
MAY 16, 2024
Construction input prices increased 0.5% in April compared to the previous month, according to the latest Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index data. Nonresidential construction input prices increased.6% for the month. Prices increased in 2 of the 3 energy subcategories last month. Crude petroleum prices were up 10.6%, while unprocessed energy materials prices increased 8.2%.
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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 Dive
MAY 20, 2024
The software giant, which previously committed $1 billion to the project, has increased its promised expenditure amid a surge of data center activity.
Construction Law
MAY 16, 2024
The Scottish Parliament has unanimously approved legislation that gives Ministers powers to assesses and remediate buildings with unsafe cladding where consent of the owners has not been provided. 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.
ENR Construction
MAY 20, 2024
Officials say KLF Enterprises had evidence a former hospital building in Illinois contained asbestos, but did not take required precautions.
Construction Today
MAY 23, 2024
The standard approach to building is widely understood. Every project is broken down by a variety of factors. This includes tools, materials, and a slew of information such as estimates versus actuals, local regulations, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and more. All those project tasks have several sub-tasks, many of which are contingent upon a smooth workflow.
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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!
Civiconcepts
MAY 21, 2024
When planning home improvement projects of large magnitudes, it isn’t always feasible to continue living in the house.
Construction Dive
MAY 20, 2024
When the labor shortage makes it challenging to find new talent, impactful steps can be taken to unveil the hidden potential within your current team.
Construction Law
MAY 16, 2024
Public sector major project capabilities have been slammed by the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee (PAC) in a report that says government departments have become over reliant on consultancies and engineering and construction companies as civil service technical and engineering skills have been neglected. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details.
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