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6 Rental Assets That Set Up a Project for Success

Construction Business Owner

6 Rental Assets That Set Up a Project for Success ccapoccia Tue, 04/08/2025 - 09:40 Construction business owners know that renting heavy equipment for projects can pay off in multiple ways. It can fill fleet gaps, sidestep capital expenditures and provide access to the best machine for the job. In addition to equipment, projects require temporary infrastructure.

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Construction Cost Estimating Improvement

Job Order Contracting

The ability to access current, objective, and granular labor, material, and equipment costs on a local level represents a significant Construction Cost Estimating Improvement. Benefits Superior Cost Visibility Improved Cost Management Detailed Scope of Work Development Fewer Errors and Omissions Every successful project rests upon a foundation of robust process, skilled teams, reliable tools, and actionable information.

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Holographic Building Projections: Designing the Future in Real Time

The Constructor

Holographic building projections are transforming the construction industry by merging virtual design with real-world environments. This advanced visualization technology allows architects, clients, and engineers to walk through full-scale, 3D models of proposed buildingsright on the actual construction site.

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Safety Training in the Workplace: Avoiding OSHA Fines and Costly Risks

Safety Services Company

When it comes to workplace safety, doing the bare minimum is a dangerous and costly gamble. This is why safety training in the workplace is so important. For safety managers and contractors, the stakes have never been higher. OSHA fines, liability risks, and potential harm to team members are major concernsand all of these issues can often be traced back to insufficient safety training or poorly implemented safety programs.

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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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A winning foundation: Solid defense with low carbon concrete

Construction Specifier

By Aubrey Smading and Lionel Lemay Photo courtesy ZGF Architects With four WNBA titles, the Seattle Storm are used to excellence on the court. These winning ways have now extended beyond the court as the teams new $64-million training facilitythe Seattle Storm Center for Basketball Performancewas named a winner in the National Ready Mixed Concrete Associations (NRMCA) 2024 Concrete Innovation Awards.

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How to Create an Independent Government Cost Estimate

Job Order Contracting

What is an Independent Government Cost Estimate? An IGCE (also in construction related service an IGE) is a cost estimate developed by the Government Requiring Activity, based on the requirements of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) or Statement of Work (SOW). An IGCE is required for every new acquisition that exceeds the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT), or as otherwise specified.

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Bioluminescent Infrastructure: The Future of Sustainable Urban Lighting

The Constructor

Bioluminescent infrastructure is revolutionizing urban lighting by harnessing natures own light-producing mechanisms. By integrating biological luminescence into roads, bridges, and pathways, cities can create self-illuminating surfaces that require no electricity. This groundbreaking technology merges synthetic biology, material science, and civil engineering to develop infrastructure that glows autonomously through biochemical reactions.

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MTA plans to build through budget uncertainty

Construction Dive

The New York City-based transit agency is pushing ahead on major infrastructure projects, even as questions swirl about where the long-term money will come from.

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What Does a Construction Manager Do? 6 Core Responsibilities Explained

Construction Today

Construction managers are the backbone of every successful building project. Their role spans every phase of a construction job, from concept to completion. But what does a construction manager do day to day? We outline the top six duties within the field of construction management and how construction managers ensure safety, quality, and efficiency on every job site.

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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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5 Steps to Securing a Bright Future for Your Business

Construction Business Owner

5 Steps to Securing a Bright Future for Your Business ccapoccia Tue, 04/08/2025 - 09:26 I n todays dynamic construction market, building a transferable business is essential for long-term success. By focusing on areas like strategy design, leadership structure, operational processes, financial health and technology optimization, best-in-class construction firms can create a strong foundation that sets the business up for sustained growth and attracts outside growth capital.

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New Crane Index, Quarterly Cost Report from Rider Levett Bucknall

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Rider Levett Bucknall has released its latest Crane Index and Quarterly Cost Report, providing a perspective on the North American construction industry in 16 key markets (formerly 14; Miami and Nashville have been newly added to the Quarterly Cost Report). The latest RLB quarterly cost report, with data current to mid-Q1 2025, shows that the national average change in construction costs was.98% in Q1, which was down from 1.11% in Q4; congruently, the year-over-year rate is 4.35%, down from 5.86

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Bamboo Reinforcement: A Sustainable Revolution in Construction

The Constructor

Bamboo reinforcement represents a groundbreaking advancement in sustainable construction, offering a renewable alternative to steel in structural applications. This innovative material leverages bamboos exceptional tensile strength and rapid growth cycle to create eco-friendly reinforcement solutions. As the construction industry seeks to reduce its carbon footprint, bamboo emerges as a transformative option for durable, low-impact structures.

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‘Unwelcome surge’ of project abandonments hits construction

Construction Dive

Developers scrapped nearly twice as many private projects as public ones in March, according to the latest data from ConstructConnect.

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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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Microsoft Hits Pause Button on $1B in Data Centers in Ohio

ENR Construction

Microsoft had hired Ames Construction as general contractor for a $420-million, 245,000-sq-ft data center, with construction slated to start later this year.

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Addressing the Language Gap in Construction

Construction Business Owner

Addressing the Language Gap in Construction ccapoccia Thu, 04/10/2025 - 16:33 The construction industry is uniquely diverse, which breeds an extremely dissonant common language, therefore heightening workplace misunderstandings and risks while highlighting the necessity of companywide language training.

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March Construction Employment Up Just 1.8% Year Over Year

Construction Superintendent Magazine

The construction industry added 13,000 jobs on net in March, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has risen by a mere 143,000 jobs, an increase of 1.8%. Nonresidential construction employment increased by 22,300 positions on net in March, with growth in 2 of the 3 subsegments.

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Tariffs Drive Surge in March Construction Materials Prices

Contractor Magazine

Both overall and nonresidential construction input prices are 0.8% higher than one year ago.

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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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Tulsa’s $252M ‘Stonehenge’ project begins

Construction Dive

The I-44 and U.S. 75 interchange project is set to be the most expensive the Oklahoma DOT has ever undertaken.

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$100M Brain Health Hub Rises on Tight Site in San Antonio

ENR Construction

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonios Center for Brain Health is realizing the cutting-edge treatment vision of its doctors.

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The Role of Parging in Protecting Your Home’s Foundation

Learn Civil Engineering

Foundations are the backbone of every home, bearing the weight of the structure and ensuring long-term stability. While many homeowners focus on the visible beauty of brick facades, the hidden foundation often requires just as much care. One effective, yet sometimes overlooked, method to protect your foundation is parging.

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Facing the Crisis in Construction

Construction Business Owner

Facing the Crisis in Construction ccapoccia Tue, 04/08/2025 - 16:30 A mericas construction industry is in crisis, and far too few people are aware of the problem. Mental health has become a huge issue in our society at large, but it is even more prevalent in the construction industry. Why? There is a real stigma in talking about suicide. Failure to address the issue is particularly a problem in the construction industry, given the acute circumstances in construction.

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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-Radiant Comfort, Efficiency at Chippewa Indian Healthcare Facility

Contractor Magazine

ProBalance pumps deliver performance, speed commissioning of heating/cooling system.

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Industry groups launch National Career In Trades Week

Construction Dive

The organizations are boosting their marketing to Generation Z as a way to close the labor gap.

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Building a Regional Hub for Brain Health in San Antonio

ENR Construction

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonios Center for Brain Health is realizing the cutting-edge treatment vision of its doctors.

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Real Property Capital Plan – Federal Government

Job Order Contracting

A robust and consistently applied real property capital plan has been missing across the federal government sector for decades. GSA in particular have failed at the most basic level and to this day does not leverage objective, standardized, granular, local market labor, material, and equipment information to develop detailed and actionable scopes of work.

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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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The Art Of Giving And Receiving Constructive Criticism In Construction

Contractor Bookkeeping

Think about the last time you gave or received feedback. Did it inspire growth and improvement or leave someone feeling deflated? When done right, constructive feedback is a powerful tool for driving success. But it's a fine line getting it wrong can do more harm than good. For business owners, managers, and team leaders, effectively giving and receiving constructive feedback isn't just a nice skill; it's a necessity.

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PC Construction Wins Build America Merit Award for The Nest at Saddleback

PC Construction

Portland, ME Today, PC Construction accepted a 2025 Baldwin Group Build America Award from the Associated General Contractors of America. The award recognizes PCs work on The Nest at Saddleback Mountain , a unique mid-mountain restaurant, which won a Merit Award for projects valued under $20 million. The Nest is a 2,500-square-foot ski in/ski out restaurant at Saddleback Mountain in western Maine.

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Chicago asks city contractors to cut invoices by 3%

Construction Dive

The request to firms that had already signed contracts, sent by the city’s chief procurement officer, could put significant strain on small builders.

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