Wed.May 15, 2024

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Earnings roundup: Data centers, water projects dominate public contractors’ focus

Construction Dive

On the latest round of earnings calls, some of the country’s largest commercial builders talked about the boom in computing facilities and the increased need for resilience in public works.

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US Water Heater Market Projected to Reach $5.08 Billion by 2029

Contractor Magazine

Research and Markets' study finds the market is highly fragmented, with many companies competing for market share.

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As backlog rises, so does contractors’ confidence

Construction Dive

New work increased 2.4% last month, but only time will tell if construction optimism is justified in the face of fresh headwinds, said ABC’s chief economist.

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Chinese Solar Firm Picks Partners for 283-MW South Africa PV Project

ENR Construction

Trina Solar Co.'s selection of installation partners for the solar photovoltaic project will help keep the project on target for completion within the next two years.

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Forecasting With Confidence: How Contractors Can Solve Four Common Challenges

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decision-makers who know that forecasting is a complex process, also realize that this is not feasible by using out-of-date systems.

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Construction input prices jump again, continue 2024’s upward climb

Construction Dive

A new ABC report points to yet another sign that inflation is accelerating and that interest rates are set to stay higher for longer.

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Trimble acquires payments, compliance platform Flashtract

Construction Dive

It’s the contech giant’s third acquisition of a niche technology provider in just over a year.

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Led by Energy, Construction Materials Prices Surge in April

Contractor Magazine

Overall construction input prices are 2.3% higher than a year ago, while nonresidential construction input prices are 2.2% higher.

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5 contech firms announce funding in 2024’s first half

Construction Dive

Drone-powered roof inspections, cloud-based estimating solutions and fungi-fueled recycling tech earned venture capital in recent months.

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ENR MidAtlantic Releases Top Contractors Preliminary List

ENR Construction

Written by the staff of ENR MidAtlantic Construction, this blog offers insights, analysis and opinionated takes on the latest news, trends and projects.

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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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Vast majority of Gen Z tech workers say they’d consider new career opportunities

Construction Dive

With high dissatisfaction rates, young tech workers pointed to career development as a vital aspect of engagement and retention in a recent survey.

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Checking In on Autodesk's AI 3D Image Generator, Buildots' Delay Forecast and NVIDIA's Robotics Partnership

ENR Construction

Autodesk, Buildots and NVIDIA are all further developing AI tools and experiments that could inform, iterate and automate construction.

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Modular adaptive reuse of parking structure grants future flexibility

BD+C

Modular adaptive reuse of parking structure grants future flexibility 0 qpurcell Wed, 05/15/2024 - 08:40 Adaptive Reuse The shift away from excessive parking requirements aligns with a broader movement, encouraging development of more sustainable and affordable housing. Marissa Kasdan, Associate AIA MFPRO+ Blog MFPRO+ New Projects Modular Building Multifamily Housing Designers Architects Adaptive Reuse Project + Process Innovation Reconstruction & Renovation Resiliency Sustainable Development Wh

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ENR New England Releases Top Contractors Preliminary List

ENR Construction

News and opinions about design and construction in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.

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Drive Profitability With a Construction-Specific ERP

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.

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ENR New York Releases Top Contractors Preliminary List

ENR Construction

Bringing you breaking news in real time from around the Tri-State construction industry.