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The Clever Space-Saving Tricks That Can Make Any Home Feel Bigger

Construction Marketing

Living in a small space doesnt mean you have to feel cramped. With the right design tricks and organization strategies, you can make your home feel larger, more open, and more functional. Even in well-planned corner block house designs , maximizing every inch of space is essential for a comfortable and stylish living environment. Whether youre dealing with a small apartment, a compact home, or just want to make better use of your current space, these clever space-saving solutions can make a noti

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A Practical Guide to Insurance & Risk Management

Construction Business Owner

A Practical Guide to Insurance & Risk Management ccapoccia Fri, 03/28/2025 - 08:56 In todays complex business landscape, understanding and managing risks is no longer optional. Whether its negotiating contract terms, purchasing the right insurance policies or ensuring compliance with subcontractor requirements, every decision has a direct impact on your companys financial health and operational resilience.

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Living Concrete: Buildings That Heal Themselves Like Bone

The Constructor

Living concrete represents a revolutionary advancement in construction materials, merging biology and engineering to create self-healing components that repair damage autonomously. This breakthrough material combines traditional concrete with living microorganisms that restore structural integrity through biomineralization, similar to how bones regenerate.

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Transforming Your Construction Team Through Support And Collaboration

Contractor Bookkeeping

Being a construction manager and a business owner requires a unique blend of skills and attributes essential for effectively leading a crew. Leadership is at the forefront of this role, as a construction manager must inspire and motivate their team to achieve project goals while maintaining safety and quality standards. This involves clear communication, conflict resolution, and a collaborative team environment.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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Proposed New York law would expand prevailing wage requirements

Construction Dive

Under the legislation, private projects receiving at least 20% in public funding would fall under set pay standards.

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Pair Your Compact Track Loader Hydraulics With the Right Attachments

Construction Business Owner

Pair Your Compact Track Loader Hydraulics With the Right Attachments ccapoccia Tue, 04/01/2025 - 18:28 When purchasing a compact track loader or skid-steer loader, one of the most important factors to consider is the type of work you plan to do every day. Buying the right loader and the right attachments for it is key to boosting efficiency and tackling jobs.

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Hydrophobic Roads: The Self-Draining Future of Infrastructure

The Constructor

Imagine roads that never flood, surfaces that shed rain like lotus leaves, and highways that heal themselves from damage. Welcome to the era of hydrophobic roads a game-changing breakthrough in how we build for the future. As extreme weather events become more frequent due to climate change, traditional roads are failing to keep up.

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Prices For Nonresidential Construction Materials, Services Climb.5% in February

Construction Superintendent Magazine

The price of materials and services used in nonresidential construction rose.5% in February, following an increase of.7% in January, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data. The producer price index for inputs to new nonresidential construction a weighted average of all materials and certain services used in new construction increased for the second month in a row.

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America’s aging water infrastructure faces new threats

Construction Dive

The U.S. urgently needs to increase funding to shore up facilities, experts say, as climate change and emerging contaminants like PFAS pose growing threats.

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A Practical Guide to Profitable, Sustainable Construction Strategies

The future of construction is sustainable, efficient, and cost-conscious. This guide offers a practical roadmap for reducing material waste, optimizing energy use, and integrating sustainable design principles. Discover how innovative construction firms are leveraging circular economy strategies, digital tracking, and energy-smart building solutions to reduce expenses and stay ahead of regulatory shifts.

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The key to spurring a US construction boom: efficient, low carbon cement production

Construction Today

In recent years, high mortgage and interest rates and a slowdown in housing starts – the number of new residential projects initiated annually – have weakened cement demand in the US. At the same time, rising prices, driven by high energy costs and supply chain constraints, have worsened the situation, marking 2024 as the worst year since 2017 in cement production volume.

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Government slated for failures to advance post Grenfell remediation plans

Construction Law

Eight years after the Grenfell Tower disaster in which 72 people died, for which the construction industry among others was castigated for long term failings in its approach to building safety, it seems the government has still not taken steps to discover how many buildings have dangerous cladding, how much it will cost to remedy, or when this will be done.

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Aerial 3D Printing: How Hovering Robots Are Building Skyscrapers

The Constructor

Aerial 3D printing is transforming construction by using autonomous drones to build structures without scaffolding or ground-based equipment. This breakthrough combines precision flight control, advanced printing technology, and specialized materials to enable faster, more efficient construction. As urban spaces become more constrained, aerial 3D printing offers a game-changing solution for vertical building projects.

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ABC: Nonresidential Construction Spending Rises to Highest Level on Record in February

Construction Superintendent Magazine

National nonresidential construction spending increased.3% in February, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled roughly $1.2 trillion. Spending was up on a monthly basis in 9 of the 16 nonresidential subcategories.

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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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Design-build fosters collaboration, flexibility

Construction Dive

The fastest-growing project delivery method in the U.S. can help contractors control costs, streamline schedules and encourage innovation.

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Acknowledging the past, planning for the future

Construction Today

The construction sector has been branded as an industry that is reluctant to adopt modern technologies, methodologies, and software. While there is an element of truth in that characterization, it is important to understand the genesis of this largely misguided perception. Unlike other industries, where processes can be standardized and repeated, construction is inherently project-based.

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Construction Law – April 2025

Construction Law

Editors comment Government slated for failures to advance post Grenfell remediation plans Editor Nick Barrett looks at the Pubic Accounts Committees report on the governments dilatory progress on post Grenfell Tower tragedy building safety. Complacency and not taking issues seriously enough are among the accusations levied by MPs. News Our regular news round up includes publication of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill; housebuilders demanding that product manufacturers make a bigger contribu

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Shape-Shifting Architecture: Buildings That Adapt to Weather and Needs

The Constructor

Shape-shifting architecture represents a revolutionary advancement in building design, creating structures that physically transform in response to weather conditions, occupant needs, and environmental factors. These dynamic buildings incorporate movable elements, responsive materials, and intelligent control systems to achieve unprecedented adaptability.

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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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Solid Business Sense: Private Equity and the MEP Trades

Contractor Magazine

While PE investment can accelerate growth and offer financial freedom, it may also bring cultural shifts and operational changes to family-run businesses.

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Hyundai to invest $21B in US manufacturing

Construction Dive

The automaker plans to build a $5.8 billion steel plant in Louisiana as part of the investment.

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A Unistrut implementation by XYZ set a new standard in construction efficiency  

Construction Today

When leading electrical contractor Interstates partnered with XYZ Reality on an 80MW data center project in Nebraska, its aim was to utilize XYZ’s platform to transform its construction methodologies and enhance project efficiency. Through this strategic collaboration, Interstates has achieved unprecedented advancements in layout procedures, marking a significant milestone in the construction… Source The post A Unistrut implementation by XYZ set a new standard in construction efficie

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Incorporating green drafting into construction contracts

Construction Law

Elle Cheung and Jane Hughes of Trowers & Hamlins LLP examine some sources of green drafting that provide provisions that can be incorporated into contracts. A fresh approach to drafting and risk allocation will be needed, they argue. This story is only available to subscribers to the printed edition of Construction Law. If you have a subscription please log in to read the rest of the story.

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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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AECOM-HNTB Team Wins $186M Contract to Manage NYC Second Avenue Subway Extension

ENR Construction

The MTA selected the joint venture over two other teams that submitted proposals for the work on the Second Avenue subway extension.

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‘Service Nuggets’ and When to Think Globally Rather Than Locally

Contractor Magazine

Understanding nuggets of wisdom and why is so critical to a successful service visit and rescue project.

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Shawmut hits $1B in New England revenue

Construction Dive

The milestone indicates continued demand in education and large-scale ground-up commercial construction in the region, according to the contractor.

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How general contractor W.E. O’Neil Construction has maintained its competitive edge for over a century 

Construction Today

The story of W.E. O’Neil Construction began 100 years ago when William E. O’Neil, working as an office boy for a local architectural firm, dreamed of bigger opportunities. Through hard work and determination, William founded W.E. O’Neil Construction in Chicago, though the timing was challenging – just four years later, the Great Depression began.

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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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New kid or old hand – planning for data centres in the UK

Construction Law

The UK Government has committed to expanding the UKs computer capacity by at least 20 times by 2030 as part of the AI Opportunities Action Plan. Sarah Fitzpatrick of Norton Rose Fulbright explains changes being made to the planning regime that will support the necessary growth in data centres. This story is only available to subscribers to the printed edition of Construction Law.

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NJ Energy Firm Partners with UAE on Planned $25B Investment in Power for US Data Centers

ENR Construction

The partnership aims to meet the growing electricity demand from energy-intensive data centers focused on artificial intelligence.

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Nonresidential Construction Spending Rises to Highest Level on Record in February

Contractor Magazine

Private nonresidential spending increased 0.4%, while public nonresidential construction spending was up 0.2% in February.