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Construction Cost Estimating Guide

Job Order Contracting

The following is presented as a Construction Cost Estimating Guide for enabling owners and design-builders to gain visibility into actual local market labor, material, and equipment costs. It has long been recognized that detailed line item estimating is a proven best practice for developing verifiable, objective, and actionable cost information for repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects.

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Climate-Adaptive Design: The Future of Resilient Architecture

The Constructor

Climate-adaptive design is a revolutionary approach to architecture and engineering, creating structures that actively respond to weather extremes rather than merely withstanding them. These innovative buildings incorporate dynamic elements, advanced materials, and predictive systems to adjust their form and function as environmental conditions change.

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Hydrogen-Powered Construction Equipment: The Future of Sustainable Building

The Constructor

Hydrogen-powered construction equipment represents a groundbreaking shift in the industry’s approach to sustainability, replacing diesel engines with cutting-edge fuel cell technology that emits nothing but water vapor. This revolutionary propulsion system combines the refueling convenience of traditional equipment with zero-emission operation, potentially eliminating one of constructions largest carbon footprints.

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Building Connections: Offline Marketing In The Construction Industry

Contractor Bookkeeping

In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, it's easy for construction business owners to overlook the power of offline marketing. However, effective offline strategies remain crucial in building relationships, enhancing brand visibility, and generating leads. In this digital age, offline marketing often creates more meaningful connections than digital efforts.

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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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From Paper to Perfection: The Digital Future of Construction Procurement

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Learn why a digital construction supply chain is crucial to your business.

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Construction groups decry PRO Act’s reintroduction

Construction Dive

Sen. Bernie Sanders was among the legislators to reintroduce the law, which would tip the labor negotiating scales in favor of unions.

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Hiring Smart: How Alex Ayres builds the foundation for Korte’s future

The Korte Company

Theres a lot on the line in the construction industry, from multimillion-dollar budgets to critical safety considerations. Thats why weve got to Hire Smart with people like Alex Ayres, our director of technology and development. Hes focused on building our capabilities so The Korte Company can provide the best for its customers and its team members.

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Construction industry recovery in Australia and New Zealand: Key drivers for growth

Viewpoint Construction Technology

The ANZ construction industry is recovering from COVID-19 challenges through innovation, and digital tools, paving the way for a resilient future.

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Nonresidential construction prices notch ‘far-too-hot’ 9% annualized gain

Construction Dive

Goosed by trade fears and rising iron, steel and lumber costs, inputs are likely to post year-over-year jumps for 2025, according to Associated Builders and Contractors.

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Micro-Housing: A Revolutionary Approach to Urban Living

The Constructor

Micro-housing is a revolutionary approach to urban living, designed to maximize functionality within minimal square footage. These innovative dwellings combine ingenious design, transformable elements, and cutting-edge technology to create comfortable homes in footprints as small as 150-400 square feet.

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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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Join PC Construction at the DBIA Water/Wastewater Conference

PC Construction

The DBIA Water/Wastewater Conference is just around the corner, held this year at National Harbor, Maryland. This industry-leading conference brings together owners, engineers, contractors and practitioners in one educational environment to learn, promote and share design-build experiences in the water and wastewater industry. PC Construction has been at the forefront of construction, design and project delivery in the water and wastewater market for over 60 years.

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Grant Kueper, from black cat to construction management

The Korte Company

Grant Kueper refers to himself as the “black cat” of the family. He was certainly an outside cat, and a natural for the construction industry. Early on weekend mornings, he wanted to go outside and get dirty building things. It could be 20 or 100 degrees outside and Mom’s like, I don’t know why the heck you want to go outside.

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Streamlined site reporting with new 360 Photos for Field View

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Viewpoint enables contractors to better manage their projects, processes and people, using the data gathered to lower risk and improve margins.

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Turner Construction establishes VC arm

Construction Dive

Turner Ventures will focus on climate, proptech and digitization while giving startups direct access to the largest construction firm in the country.

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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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3 Ways to Reduce Payment Risk With The New Tariffs And Rising Construction Costs

Levelset

Contractors operate with low profit margins as it is, so absorbing the increased cost of materials and labor is usually not an option. There are three main ways contractors can effectively deal with construction cost increases: financing building material purchases, adding a margin to their estimates, or including an escalation clause in the contract. 1.

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Leading Construction Chiefs Launch Effort to Tackle Industry Suicide Rate

ENR Construction

Bechtel, Fluor, Turner Construction, North Americas Building Trades Unions, DPR, Kiewit, Clark Construction and Skanska executives aim new initiatives to lower high craft worker suicide rate and boost mental health across construction

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It’s about people: 2024 in review

The Korte Company

Weve always been a family company. But at The Korte Company, family isnt just about a last name its about the people who show up every day, take pride in their work and build something bigger than themselves. Since our early days pouring concrete for dairy barns, one thing has never changed: our people are our foundation, our family. Its their dedication, expertise and craftsmanship that have turned us into the company we are today.

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Work Truck Week 2025 Welcomes More Than 16,000

Contractor Magazine

Industry professionals from 31 countries and all 50 US states met March 47 at the Indiana Convention Center.

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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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Rays exit $1.3B stadium deal

Construction Dive

After Hurricane Milton damaged Tropicana Field and created economic uncertainty in St. Petersburg, Florida, funding delays were too much.

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Mega projects need stronger governance, says NAO

Construction Law

The National Audit Office (NAO) has called on the Treasury and the new National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA) to improve how they categorise and define major projects according to their risk and strategic importance. 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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Offshore Wind Projects Hit by New Lawsuits, But Construction is Not Halted

ENR Construction

Projects in New Jersey, Massachusetts and Virginia face challenges from new federal energy politics, but construction is making key progress on ongoing off-shore wind facilities.

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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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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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Hydronic System Transformation at the Historic Strater Hotel

Contractor Magazine

Altitude Backflow, LLC, leverages NIBCOs PressACR system to upgrade a 19th century landmark.

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After 5 years, construction still reels from COVID’s labor impact

Construction Dive

Though building's “essential” status kept workers busy through lockdowns, the industry still has not recovered from the blow to an already-persistent trades shortage.

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High Court sets date for Wimbledon judicial review hearing

Construction Law

The High Court has set aside two days from 8 July for a hearing on a judicial review challenge to plans to expand the Wimbledon tennis complex. 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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House Passes Continuing Resolution With Cuts to Construction Spending

ENR Construction

The continuing resolution to fund the government through September next goes to the Senate, where it will need bipartisan support to avoid a shutdown and an interruption of government funding and services.

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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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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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Pivotal New Cybersecurity Requirements for Government Contractors

Construction Business Owner

Pivotal New Cybersecurity Requirements for Government Contractors ccapoccia Thu, 03/13/2025 - 13:47 Government contractors and subcontractors face a pivotal year when it comes to cybersecurity. In late 2024, the Department of Defenses (DoD) Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program went into effect, creating a chain reaction across various industries reliant on government contracts as part of the defense industrial base (DIB) supply chain.

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Large construction firms expand backlogs as smaller firms struggle

Construction Dive

The amount of work on builders’ books highlights a growing divide between contractors based on size, according to Associated Builders and Contractors.

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New Bill to transform infrastructure delivery

Construction Law

The Planning and Infrastructure Bill has received a cautiously warm welcome to its proposals designed to speed up planning and reduce obstacles to delivering infrastructure. 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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How General Contractors Can Drive Growth Without Increasing Headcount

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.