Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Anna Martin, U-PACT Oregon Lead Instructor AT Ironworkers Local 29 Apprenticeship ccapoccia Tue, 11/19/2024 - 07:14 Anna Martin needed a fresh start, one she felt she couldn’t get in her role in customer service. She took a pre-apprenticeship class and fell in love with ironworking. When she took her journeyman’s exam, she had the highest score of 27 people — and she was the only woman.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Learn how to overcome construction innovation barriers to become a more effective organization.

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Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Guide to Construction Cost Optimization provides a road map for applying best management practices necessary to drive financial visibility and transparency. Introduction Objective, verifiable, and locally researched detailed line-item unit price construction data provides the highest level of cost visibility and cost management capability. Since other levels or types of cost estimating can’t meet this level, care should be given as to what form of cost data is being use.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

A shift in how tech companies like Google and Amazon meet their energy needs is creating opportunities for construction firms equipped to handle atomic power work.

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Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, 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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Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Setting financial goals for your construction business may be one of your most important responsibilities as a leader and business owner. Your financial goals serve as far more than wishful projections; they form the backbone of your road map for success, both internal and external. Financial goals are something that every single business should possess regardless of its market, model, or size.

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Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

The underutilization of robust construction cost management methods continue to drive high levels of waste across virtually all public sector organizations. You can’t manage what you don’t measure… A standardized approach to construction data collection, maintenance, and use should be established use a common format data format and yields objective, verifiable, and current local market labor, material, equipment, and productivity details.

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Construction Today

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The Rio Grande LNG project, led by NextDecade, is an ambitious $18.4 billion venture in the US liquefied natural gas (LNG) market. Located in Brownsville, Texas, this large-scale facility aims to establish a powerful presence in the global LNG market, contributing to US energy exports and local economic growth. Designed to support up to six liquefaction trains, the project will process and export… Source The post NextDecade Advances Contested Rio Grande LNG Despite Legal Hurdles appea

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Alex Belkofer, senior director of VDC for the firm, said he is highly optimistic about artificial intelligence but that builders need to adopt it in “bite-sized pieces.

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Contractor Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Leading manufacturer partners with charitable organizations in Pennsylvania and Michigan this Thanksgiving, committing $25,000 in donations.

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The specialty contractor space is facing a transformative period, driven by labor shortages, rapid technological advancements, and increasing regulatory requirements. In 2024, contractors must navigate complex challenges like fragmented management systems and delays in payment. This guide offers a deep dive into the key disruptions reshaping the industry over the next 24 months, including digitization, sustainable practices, and modular construction.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Highway and water infrastructure in Western North Carolina are coming back online months after Hurricane Helene brought widespread damage to the region.

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Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Active Construction Cost Management is important to any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build activity. Yet, despite is value, most public sector organizations have yet to deploy it. Over eighty percent (80%+) of all projects are late or overbudget largely due to an inadequately detailed and poorly communicated Scope of Work (SOW), including the failure to leverage readily available objective, current, verifiable, local market labor, material, equipment, and productivity data.

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Building Radar

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Brazil is entering a dynamic phase in 2024, with significant construction projects aimed at boosting economic growth, enhancing infrastructure, and promoting sustainable development. As one of the largest construction markets in Latin America, Brazil is focused on modernizing its urban areas, expanding transportation networks, and investing in energy-efficient solutions Brazil’s construction market growth.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

With 40% of its revenues set to come from data centers, chip fabs and similar projects, the industry’s biggest contractor is making moves to stay ahead of its growth.

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Contractor Magazine

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

A catastrophic series of events led to the complete failure of this chilled water plant in the middle of the cooling season.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

A $1.184-billion design-build contract was awarded to Tutor Perini/O&G to design and build the AirTrain at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey.

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The Korte Company

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

At The Korte Company, hiring is about more than just filling a position. It’s finding the best people for the job and the team. They need more than the right skills. They should align with our values, culture and commitment to excellence. When we Hire Smart, we find the people who naturally excel at their roles, because it fits their capabilities, passions and personalities.

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Building Radar

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

China’s construction industry is poised for significant growth in 2024, driven by major infrastructure projects across the country. As one of the fastest-growing markets globally, China’s focus on urban development, transportation, and sustainable energy projects is attracting substantial investments construction market growth. Understanding where the construction boom is happening in China is crucial for companies looking to capitalize on these opportunities.

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Aging construction ERP systems can slow down productivity and put your business at risk. If you’re working with outdated software, you may be missing out on essential features and innovations like AI, AR, and enhanced reporting capabilities. This guide provides you with insights regarding when you need to upgrade and outlines what to look for in a new construction ERP system.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.

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Contractor Magazine

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

CONTRACTOR'S Products of the Year are chosen by our readers, based on pageviews of our Weekly Product Galleries.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The Midwest construction industry continued to thrive in 2023, bolstered by a steady flow of projects that kept many firms busy producing work that pushed the boundaries of innovation, promoted sustainability and safety, reinvented historic structures and spurred forward-thinking construction solutions.

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Levelset

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

A recent Colorado Court of Appeals decision offers essential guidance for subcontractors filing claims under the Colorado Public Works Act. The case clarifies what can and cannot be included in a verified statement of claim, particularly concerning delay damages, and highlights the severe consequences of filing an excessive claim. The outcome serves as a cautionary tale for subcontractors to keep claims clear, accurate, and well-supported to avoid potentially losing an entire claim.

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For construction businesses, scaling operations means taking on greater workloads. Unfortunately, much of the responsibility of managing additional work falls on you and your finance team. Learn how you can navigate the increased complexity of managing more projects without adding headcount. We’re here to share insights into why technology is key to scaling your finance operations.

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Building Radar

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

California is experiencing a construction boom in 2024, driven by substantial investments in infrastructure, renewable energy, and urban development. As the largest state economy in the United States, California is focusing on enhancing its infrastructure to meet the growing demands of its population. The construction surge includes projects related to transportation, sustainable housing, and clean energy initiatives infrastructure developments.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Construction input prices increased.3% in October compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data. Nonresidential construction input prices also increased.3% for the month. Prices increased in all three energy subcategories last month. Natural gas prices increased by 29.3%, unprocessed energy materials prices rose 9.9% and crude petroleum prices advanced by 7.3%.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Gensler, Mott MacDonald and DMAA are contributing planning, design and engineering services for the first 2.4 km of the planned 170-km-long urban megaproject in Saudi Arabia.

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Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network

In today’s construction market, owners, construction managers, and contractors must navigate increasing challenges, from cost management to project delays. Fortunately, digital tools now offer valuable insights to help mitigate these risks. However, the sheer volume of tools and the complexity of leveraging their data effectively can be daunting. That’s where data-driven construction comes in.

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Construction Today

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Shoring is a cornerstone technique in modern construction, providing temporary support to buildings, trenches, and excavation sites. Whether stabilizing a structure during renovations or ensuring safety in deep excavations, shoring is indispensable. Below, we discuss the top 7 benefits of shoring in construction and why it’s essential for maintaining safety and efficiency in today’s projects.

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Building Radar

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The construction landscape in New York is set to experience a transformative year in 2024, driven by substantial investments in infrastructure, transportation, and sustainable urban development. As one of the most dynamic construction markets in the United States, New York continues to be a hub for large-scale projects aimed at improving city infrastructure, boosting economic growth, and supporting sustainable practices construction growth in New York.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

At Barton Malow, testing a field printer that operates much like a CAD-driven Roomba started by organizing teams and aligning goals, writes the firm’s VDC director.

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