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DOT Policies & Procedures in Construction: Your Blueprint for Compliance

Construction Business Owner

Promote to rotator No Rotator Image Status of webinar Upcoming Experts share insights on the essential elements and best practices for creating and reviewing effective policies and procedures. Thu, 04/24/2025 - 12:00 2:00 p.m. Central DOT policies and procedures are the foundation of your compliance program and must meet or exceed current regulatory requirements.

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DoD Construction Estimating

Job Order Contracting

DoD Construction estimating can be significantly improved with the use of local market, objective, and current construction cost data. Historically many DoD sites have use “national average” cost data and have attempted to localize information with “area cost factors” and/or other forms of “cost indexes” This traditional method can introduce significant errors in cost estimation as demonstrated by several independent sources.

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How Pollution and Dirt Are Quietly Ruining City Skylines

Construction Marketing

City skylines are meant to be a reflection of progress, innovation, and architectural brilliance. Yet, over time, many of these towering structures lose their visual appeal due to pollution, grime, and environmental wear. The slow degradation is often unnoticed until the damage becomes significant. From stained glass to discolored stone, pollution and dirt are silently altering the urban landscape.

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Why Process and Execution Matter in Commercial Construction

HardHatChat

Experience is Not the Only Measure of a Great General Contractor In the world of commercial construction, developers and construction directors often face a common challenge: finding a general contractor they can trust. One of the most frequent concerns we hear is, “Have you done this exact type of project before?” While experience is undoubtedly valuable, it is not the sole indicator of success.

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How AI is Reshaping Construction: Insights from Industry Experts

Construction firms embracing AI are outperforming the competition. This exclusive guide unpacks the impact of AI-driven analytics, automation, and predictive insights on project management, risk reduction, and workforce transformation. Discover how AI enhances real-time decision-making, optimizes labor and materials, and ensures projects stay on schedule and budget.

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Kinetic Structures: The Future of Adaptive Architecture

The Constructor

Kinetic structures represent a groundbreaking shift in architecture and engineering, creating buildings that physically transform in response to environmental conditions, functional needs, and aesthetic goals. These dynamic structures incorporate movable components, advanced mechanical systems, and intelligent controls to achieve an unprecedented level of adaptability.

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2025: The Year of Thinking Strategically

Construction Business Owner

2025: The Year of Thinking Strategically ccapoccia Thu, 03/20/2025 - 14:39 The construction industry continued to see either growth or stability in all its sectors in 2024. Anchored by a large thrust in the residential sector once again, businesses largely flourished. Check out FMI Corp.'s state of the industry for 2025.

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North Atlantic States Carpenters create state-of-the-art skills trainings tailored to employers’ needs

Construction Dive

Carpenters union builds custom trainings that help its business partners succeed.

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FAST and RELIABLE Cost Estimates

Job Order Contracting

Finally, FAST and RELIABLE Cost Estimates for construction, renovation, repair, and maintenance are now possible with 4BT’s local market detailed cost data! Objective Current Local Market Detailed CSI Masterformat Preventive Maintnenace Cost Data (also available – organized using expanded UNIFORMAT) Gain measurably improved cost visibility and cost management capability for your organization by using verifable data to build FAST and RELIABLE Cost Estimates.

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Nashville’s New Nissan Stadium Set to Transform the East Bank

Construction Today

Nashville is undergoing a major transformation with the construction of the new Nissan Stadium, a state-of-the-art venue set to replace the existing home of the Tennessee Titans. Positioned just 100 feet from the current stadium, this $2.1 billion project aims to elevate the fan experience, modernize the city’s sports infrastructure, and drive economic growth in the East Bank district.

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The Funding Blueprint for Your Construction Business – Your Guide to Growth

Take your construction business to the next level with our comprehensive 2025 funding guide! Whether you're managing seasonal cash flow challenges, dealing with unexpected equipment repairs, or planning to scale your operations, securing the right funding is essential for success. This guide explores a range of fast and flexible financing options tailored for construction businesses.

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#144:  What Is a “Material” Breach Justifying Contract Termination?

NH Construction Law

When an owner hires a contractor to perform work, there is an expectation that the contractor will adhere to the express and implied contract terms, the ultimate goal being to build what the contract calls for in a proper, safe and timely manner, free of claims from injured third parties or unpaid suppliers and subcontractors. These are obviously essential considerations in every construction contract.

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Delta Faucet Company and ISN®: A Closer Look

Safety Services Company

Delta Faucet Company has recently joined the *ISNetworld network, demonstrating their commitment to maintaining the highest standards in safety and compliance. For contractors aiming to secure opportunities with Delta Faucet Company, understanding ISNetworld compliance for Delta Faucet is a critical step forward in securing work with one of the most reputable manufacturers in the industry.

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Fed holds main rate steady, forecasts higher inflation, slower growth

Construction Dive

“Growth looks like it's maybe moderating a bit, consumer spending moderating a bit, but still at a solid pace,” Fed Chair Jerome Powell said during a press conference.

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White House Order Shifts Bulk of Emergency Response from FEMA to States

ENR Construction

March 18 order follows layoffs of more than 200 Federal Emergency Management Agency employees and a Jan. 24 order for a task force review of agency disaster response efficiency.

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The Constructor's Digital Transformation Playbook: Reducing Risk With Technology

Speaker: Dylan Secrest

Construction projects are high-stakes operations where even minor inefficiencies can lead to costly delays, safety concerns, and budget overruns. Managing risk in construction has always been a challenge, but as projects grow in complexity, traditional methods no longer cut it. Enter Digital Transformation - a game changer approach that replaces inefficiency with AI-powered analytics, real-time monitoring, and automated workflows to proactively manage risk.

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Tampa Bay Rays Stadium Deal Collapses Amid Funding Issues

Construction Today

Subscribe to our free newsletter today to keep up-to-date with the latest construction news. The Tampa Bay Rays have officially withdrawn from their $1.3 billion stadium project in St. Petersburg, leaving the team’s future in Florida uncertain. The decision marks a major setback for the franchise, which had planned to anchor a large-scale redevelopment in the city’s Historic Gas Plant… Source The post Tampa Bay Rays Stadium Deal Collapses Amid Funding Issues appe

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Developer pays £88,000 over health and safety breaches

Construction Law

A London property developer has been fined 63,000 and ordered to pay 25,622 costs after being found guilty of multiple health and safety offences. 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 onFridays by creating a Newsletter account.

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Steel curtain walls: Revolutionizing facades

Construction Specifier

By Chuck Knickerbocker Photo Simon Hurst Photography/courtesy Technical Glass Products (TGP) Glazing systems are significant in connecting interior spaces to the outdoors, making them a popular option for todays sleek and modern building facades. Their ability to transfer daylight also makes them beneficial for interior applications. While naturally heralded for these attributes, glazing systems are increasingly required to do more as sustainable construction and energy efficiency take center st

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$2B George Washington Bridge project hits 7-year milestone

Construction Dive

Crews have swapped out all 592 cables on the world’s busiest span, which runs between New York and New Jersey.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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White House Order Shifts Emergency Response Role from FEMA to States

ENR Construction

March 18 order follows layoffs of more than 200 Federal Emergency Management Agency employees and a Jan. 24 order for a task force review of agency disaster response efficiency.

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Charge Robotics Automates Solar Construction with Robotics

Construction Today

Subscribe to our free newsletter today to keep up-to-date with the latest construction news. The global push toward renewable energy has significantly increased the demand for solar power installations. However, the traditional methods of building large-scale solar farms remain labor-intensive, costly, and prone to human error. Labor shortages and rising wages make large-scale solar… Source The post Charge Robotics Automates Solar Construction with Robotics appeare

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Building Safety Levy is unfair and punitive, say house builders

Construction Law

The Home Builders Federation (HBF) has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer asking for the proposed Building Safety Levy to be reconsidered, and for product manufacturers, who were heavily criticised by the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 report, to be forced to make a bigger contribution. 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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Building Success Through People

Construction Business Owner

Building Success Through People ccapoccia Tue, 03/25/2025 - 09:54 O ver the past 30-plus years of organizational consulting experience in risk management, safety/health and well-being, Ive had the pleasure of supporting hundreds of organizations. The importance of culture cannot be overstated. Culture is how an organization communicates how things get done.

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Every Contractor Needs An Effective Website - Unlock the Key to Increased Leads

Grow Leads & Visibility! Contractors need more than word-of-mouth. A strong website boosts visibility, draws in leads, showcases skills, and enhances your credibility. Learn how a quality site, that is easy to manage, can set you apart from the competition, and help can take your construction business to the next level. Marketpath is a leading provider of high-quality website solutions tailored for contractors and the construction industry.

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HITT acquires New Jersey healthcare builder

Construction Dive

The acquisition of Central Consulting & Contracting will help the Virginia-based contractor meet the area’s increasing demand for medical facilities.

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Jury: Greenpeace Owes Dakota Access Pipeline Developer $660M in Damages

ENR Construction

Jury decides Greenpeace should pay more than $660 million in damages to Energy Transfer Partners for defamation, trespassing and other illegal actions involving protests against the pipeline.

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US Expands Metal Tariffs, Sparking Industry Concerns

Construction Today

Subscribe to our free newsletter today to keep up-to-date with the latest construction news. The US government has announced a significant expansion of tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, affecting a broad range of products, including horseshoes and bulldozer blades. The newly expanded tariffs impose a 25% duty on an estimated $150 billion worth of derivative products made from steel and… Source The post US Expands Metal Tariffs, Sparking Industry Concerns appeared first on Co

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Scotland aims to build on lead in offshore wind investment

Construction Law

Scotland aims to be the centurys global leader in clean, secure energy with a potential 100 billion offshore wind market to be captured, Scotlands First Minister John Swinney told an investment conference in Edinburgh. 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 onFridays by creating a Newsletter accoun

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Manage Rising Material Costs: Strategies for Construction Leaders

Construction firms are battling rising material costs. Inflation, supply chain issues, and contractual constraints are squeezing margins and disrupting schedules. This guide delivers actionable strategies to help you secure pricing, optimize procurement, and manage contracts effectively. Learn how to use technology, streamline operations, and minimize waste to keep your projects profitable.

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Solar Paint: Transforming Surfaces into Energy Generators

The Constructor

Solar paint represents a groundbreaking advancement in renewable energy technology, turning ordinary surfaces into electricity-generating assets through specialized photovoltaic coatings. This innovative material leverages nanotechnology, advanced chemistry, and solar science to harvest energy from sunlight without the need for traditional solar panels.

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$1.1B Southwest Florida airport expansion breaks ground

Construction Dive

Suffolk’s Terminal E project in Fort Myers, Florida, is the largest municipal construction effort in county history.

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Stantec to Lead Engineering of $800M Mojave Groundwater Bank Project

ENR Construction

The project includes linking the reservoir to a 350-mile pipeline network connecting to both the Colorado River and California aqueducts.

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