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Commerce Department wants more women in construction

Construction Dive

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.

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PC Team Participates in Corporate Cup Challenge

PC Construction

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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Powering the Future

Construction Business Owner

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.

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Looking for a BETTER Job Order Contracting Solution?

Job Order Contracting

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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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

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.

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How To Build Up And Stand Out By Delighting Your Construction Clients

Contractor Bookkeeping

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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US, Canadian Crews Will Meet in the Middle With Gordie Howe Bridge Sections

ENR Construction

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.

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Builders embrace the megaproject boom

Construction Dive

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.

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Although much of construction is the visible output of labor, the process for achieving the finished project is complex. Arguably, it’s more complex than it needs to be, writes Robert Salaj  

Construction Today

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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The unique design needs of Critical Access Hospitals

BD+C

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

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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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Building Waste Repurposed to Create Sustainable Fertilizer

Contractor Magazine

NRS’s groundbreaking products are a significant step towards creating a robust circular economy.

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ENR's 2024 Top 400 Contractors: Firms Feel Pinch for Profitability

ENR Construction

When the Federal Reserve hiked interest rates 11 times last year in a bid to control rampant economic inflation, many Top 400 Contractors said they felt those policy changes in the form of project delays, rescopes or outright cancellations.

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Scammers siphon $25M from engineering firm Arup via AI deepfake ‘CFO’

Construction Dive

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.

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Sneha Gurjar explores the practical applications of BIM in today’s construction projects 

Construction Today

Building Information Modeling (BIM) has emerged as a groundbreaking catalyst in the construction sector, fundamentally altering how projects are conceptualized, designed, and executed today. The transition from conventional design methodologies to AI-driven processes has ushered in unprecedented levels of efficiency and precision across all phases of construction, spanning from initial design and… Source The post Sneha Gurjar explores the practical applications of BIM in today’s const

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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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How to Bolster Classroom Security with Security-Rated Glazing

BD+C

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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*ISNetworld® Client Additions May 2024: Tips to Stay Compliant

Safety Services Company

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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Federal Investigations Into Baltimore Bridge Collapse Consider Wider Threats to Infrastructure

ENR Construction

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.

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Microsoft plows $3.3B into data center at former Foxconn site

Construction Dive

The software giant, which previously committed $1 billion to the project, has increased its promised expenditure amid a surge of data center activity.

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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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Harrison Langley, CEO of MDLR Brands, is setting new standards in the housing solutions sector 

Construction Today

My family has always been in real estate,” begins Harrison Langley, CEO of MDLR Brands. “When I went to college, I bought my first quadruplex and my journey started from there.” Harrison’s professional journey began at the College of Charleston in South Carolina where he studied physics, real estate, and studio art. He then moved to New York to work for an investment and holding company… Source The post Harrison Langley, CEO of MDLR Brands, is setting new standards

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Weekly Product Gallery: Noritz, Bradford White, Lochinvar, Peerless, Georgia Boot, Festool

Contractor Magazine

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.

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ABC: Construction Input Prices Increase in April

Construction Superintendent Magazine

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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Super Columns Support NYC Warehouse Renovation

ENR Construction

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

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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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Walsh-Herzog JV completes $650M Indiana rail expansion

Construction Dive

The two-phase, double-track project improves safety for riders and reduces travel times between Michigan City, Indiana, and Chicago.

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Top 10 Construction Project Management Tools for 2024: Streamline Your Builds 

Construction Today

The demand for efficient project management has never been higher. With an array of challenges ranging from tight deadlines to budget constraints, construction project managers are in constant search for tools that can streamline their workflows and enhance productivity. From scheduling and task assignments to document management and collaboration, each tool offers unique features to cater to the… Source The post Top 10 Construction Project Management Tools for 2024: Streamline Your Builds

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Scottish Parliament unanimously approves cladding remediation Bill

Construction Law

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.

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Integrating Automation In Civil Engineering: From Concept to Completion

Civiconcepts

From initial surveys through to final construction, automation is ushering in a generational leap in how civil engineering projects of all sizes play out.

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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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OSHA Fines Demolition Subcontractor $392,000 Over Asbestos Hazards

ENR Construction

Officials say KLF Enterprises had evidence a former hospital building in Illinois contained asbestos, but did not take required precautions.

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From good to great: How to keep talent and elevate team performance

Construction Dive

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.

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Modern construction projects face greater headwinds to success 

Construction Today

Construction and development projects have always been inherently dangerous places. The movement of massive amounts of material and equipment by a large group of contractors in a confined space requires careful choreography by very experienced individuals with a great deal of oversight and supervision. To do that while also attempting to mitigate or eliminate risk to both lives and property makes… Source The post Modern construction projects face greater headwinds to success appeared firs

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