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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Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Practical LEAN construction frameworks involve robust approaches inclusive of multi-level training, detailed workflows, clear responsibilities, and a common data environment (CDE)*. Examples of practical LEAN construction frameworks are Integrated Project Delivery (if it includes objective, granular, detailed line-time construction task data), Alliance Partnering, and collaborative Job Order Contracting.

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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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Viewpoint Construction Technology

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

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

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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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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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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Amy Northcutt, Director of Education & Outreach at Trimble ccapoccia Thu, 11/14/2024 - 08:57 Amy Northcutt, director of education and outreach at Trimble, believes in the adage, “representation matters.” As a queer woman in construction, she said she never saw someone like herself in leadership roles at construction firms. She has worked both within and outside of Trimble to increase that representation.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Building Radar

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Einführung in AI-gestützte Lösungen Die Bauindustrie sieht sich heutzutage mit einer Vielzahl an Herausforderungen konfrontiert. Dazu gehören ineffiziente Projektverfolgung, unzureichende Datenanalysen, sowie ein intensiver Wettbewerb zwischen den Unternehmen. In diesem dynamisch wachsenden Sektor können AI-gestützte Lösungen eine Schlüsselrolle spielen, indem sie fortschrittliche Technologien implementieren, um Betriebsprozesse zu optimieren und Verkaufschancen signifikant zu verbessern.

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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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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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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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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

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

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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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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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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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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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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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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The burgeoning sectors drove double-digit gains across the Dallas-based firm’s portfolio, according to the company’s earnings call.

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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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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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Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Associated Builders and Contractors’ Construction Backlog Indicator fell to 8.4 months in October, according to an ABC member survey conducted Oct. 21-Nov. 4. The reading is unchanged from October 2023. Backlog fell in every region except for the Northeast in October, reversing the previous month’s trend in which every region except for the Northeast saw an increase in backlog.

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Construction Today

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

US construction spending continues to drive economic activity, with funding sources shaping the sector’s pace and direction. A common question facing industry analysts is how private and public dollars divide across construction projects. Recent Census Bureau data reveals that private sources dominate, contributing about 78% of construction dollars, while public sources account for the remaining… Source The post US Construction Spending: Trends in Public vs.

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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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