Construction Business Owner
JUNE 27, 2024
Can a Prefabrication Strategy Differentiate Your Business? ccapoccia Thu, 06/27/2024 - 10:24 In the ever-changing landscape of the construction industry, efficiency, productivity and cost-effectiveness have become paramount. Traditional construction methods, though tried and tested, often fall short of meeting the increasingly stringent demands of owners and stakeholders.
Job Order Contracting
JUNE 27, 2024
It’s time to relearn construction cost estimating. Before relearning construction cost estimating, it’s important to hit your resent button. The following represent the new realities. Technology will not solve your problems. Tech is an enablers. People, Process, and Information are the three kings. Focus on working with professions with experience, yet willing to learn, listen, and share information.
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Construction Dive
JUNE 26, 2024
The pause in infrastructure construction is a major setback for the city’s development, said Carlo Scissura, president and CEO of the New York Building Congress.
Wolgast Corporation
JUNE 26, 2024
In the ever-evolving landscape of education, the importance of robust school infrastructure cannot be overstated. A school's physical environment shapes the experiences of students, teachers, and staff alike, affecting everything from academic performance to overall well-being. Yet, ensuring the vitality of these educational spaces often requires significant financial investment, typically through school bond campaigns.
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For construction firms striving for operational excellence, the right ERP is a game-changer. Upgrading your construction ERP is essential for optimizing operations, enhancing decision-making, and driving growth. By downloading "10 Factors to Consider When Switching Your Construction ERP," you will learn: The importance of adaptability and scalability in ERP solutions.
Contractor Bookkeeping
JUNE 28, 2024
Running a small construction business comes with unique challenges, and dealing with toxic employees is undoubtedly one of the trickiest. A single troublesome team member can disrupt productivity, affect team morale, and ultimately harm your business's success. These individuals can create a hostile work environment, lower morale, and reduce productivity.
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Job Order Contracting
JUNE 25, 2024
AI -Caveat Emptor – FM (Above image by rawpixel.com on Freepik) While the below was intended to apply to computers, the content has relevance to AI. That said, the current status of AI is basically “pattern recognition”, the problem of assuming biased or misinformation is accurate is very real. AI algorithims sort through avaiable data, look for relevant information based upon statistically high conformity and output a result.
Construction Dive
JUNE 25, 2024
The new facility will use a sodium-based cooling process instead of water, according to TerraPower, the Microsoft founder’s nuclear energy company.
Safety Services Company
JUNE 24, 2024
In the construction industry, safety is paramount, given the inherent risks that can lead to serious injuries and fatalities. Contractors and hiring clients alike prioritize safety leadership , seeking partners who excel in safety and compliance, surpassing basic OSHA standards. Recently, The Advancing Construction Safety Leadership Conference addressed industry safety challenges by fostering a cultural shift where safety is ingrained as a core value, not just a regulatory requirement.
BD+C
JUNE 24, 2024
Not your grandparents’ senior living community: Redefining aging in place 0 qpurcell Mon, 06/24/2024 - 08:49 Senior Living Design Perkins Eastman’s Senior Living and Residential teams are putting a new face on home for seniors who don’t want to move away in retirement. MFPRO+ Blog Mixed-Use Senior Living Design Designers “Would you move into your own senior living community?
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The Verdantix Green Quadrant: EHS Software 2023 is an independent third-party analysis of 23 EHS software vendors (including Intelex) that provides an in-depth look at the technical capabilities, application breadth, innovation focus, and momentum of key environmental, health, and safety management software market players. The guide is essential reading for EHS software benchmarking, especially for understanding unique vendor strengths and capabilities.
Construction Business Owner
JUNE 27, 2024
April 2024 Construction Stats ccapoccia Thu, 06/27/2024 - 14:51 The Construction Business Owner team compiles statistics each month from several sources, includi
Job Order Contracting
JUNE 23, 2024
These are the top six reasons construction projects fail. Whether repair, renovation, maintenance, or new builds, 30%-40% waste is the norm due to one or more of the following… #1 Lack owner leadership, capacity, accountability. #2 Failure to adopt, implement, and manage a robust and integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery process. #3 Poor team selection. #4 Insufficiently detailed and/or poorly communicated Scope of Work (SOW). #5 Lack of trust. #6 Failure to leverage the k
Construction Dive
JUNE 25, 2024
The estate of deceased ironworker Samantha Deschenes claimed that Portland, Oregon-based Andersen Construction violated the Oregon Safe Employment Act in a lawsuit filed June 10.
Wolgast Corporation
JUNE 24, 2024
Design-Build Construction (DB) is one of the increasingly popular methods of construction. Instead of hiring an Architect to design your building and then finding a General Contractor to bid the design, a commercial building owner gets the designer and the contractor as one entity. The Design-Builder becomes the single-source to take on the full-risk of a construction project.
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Choosing the right procurement software is a crucial step in ensuring third-party risk management, process governance, and bidding efficiency. With so many procurement solutions to choose from, it can be overwhelming without a frame of reference and a solid starting point. This free buyer’s guide will cover: Benefits of Procurement Software –– Why do you need it?
Contractor Magazine
JUNE 26, 2024
This year’s EWTS featured thought-provoking conversations relating to water conservation, quality and scarcity, and what action plans could be implemented to ensure safe and sufficient drinking water for generations to come.
Construction Business Owner
JUNE 27, 2024
Inside CFMA’s 2024 Annual Conference ccapoccia Thu, 06/27/2024 - 12:57 T he theme for the 2024 Construction Financial Management Association’s (CFMA) Annual Conference & Exhibition was “Your Path to Bigger & Better,” held in Grapevine, Texas, May 18-22. The event marked significant achievement in the realm of construction financial management.
ENR Construction
JUNE 24, 2024
The telescope, part of the next generation of telescopes now under construction or development, will be one of the largest optical telescopes ever built when completed.
Construction Dive
JUNE 25, 2024
As the construction manager at risk delivery method grows in popularity, there are key ways for contractors to ensure they’re getting a good deal.
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Anything that is built on a poor foundation will soon crumble from the ground up. This is literally the case in the construction stage of projects and it applies just the same during the pre-construction stage. This free eBook is your ultimate guide to scaling your business with customizable software as early as during the bidding stage.
PC Construction
JUNE 25, 2024
Construction is well underway on the State of Vermont Agency of Transportation’s new garage and salt shed in Swanton. PC Construction’s Special Projects team recently finished structural steel erection and detailing for the 15,000-square-foot, 11-bay maintenance garage. Nearly a dozen additional scopes will be self-performed throughout construction, with an associated value of $1.3 million of the overall $9.4 million project.
Contractor Bookkeeping
JUNE 28, 2024
Running a small construction business comes with unique challenges, and dealing with toxic employees is undoubtedly one of the trickiest. A single troublesome team member can disrupt productivity, affect team morale, and ultimately harm your business's success. These individuals can create a hostile work environment, lower morale, and reduce productivity.
Construction Business Owner
JUNE 27, 2024
Choose the Right Earthwork Takeoff Tech ccapoccia Thu, 06/27/2024 - 13:06 Successful companies consistently reduce labor costs and enhance quality on jobsites through investments in modern machinery. Similar opportunities exist in the office setting, though the benefits may not be as immediately apparent. Moreover, the mindset of “what we have works, so why change?
ENR Construction
JUNE 24, 2024
Former Chicago politician Ed Burke's crimes included extorting developers of construction projects, prosecutors said, but sentence was less than guidelines recommended
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Supply chain challenges and rising material costs are forcing specialty contractors to pay more for what they need to complete each job. Following a simple set of principles, this easy-to-follow guide can help you manage job costs, ease the pains of accounting, and run a more profitable businesses. If you are a Specialty Contractor or Self-performing GC, you do not want to miss out on this essential guide!
Construction Dive
JUNE 27, 2024
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre will nearly double in size while renovations will transform it into a 100% private-room facility.
Civiconcepts
JUNE 28, 2024
Tax laws constantly change, and construction companies need to stay nimble to keep up. That’s because new regulations can affect everything from filing requirements to payroll taxes and international compliance.
Construction Superintendent Magazine
JUNE 28, 2024
The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index score declined to 42.4 in May, as more firms reported a decrease in billings than the month prior. The pipeline of new work coming into firms is showing increasing softness. While inquiries into new projects continue to increase, they did so at a slower pace than in recent months. Additionally, architecture firm billings remained soft across all regions and sectors in May.
Construction Business Owner
JUNE 27, 2024
Why AI Is Your Estimator’s New Personal Assistant ccapoccia Thu, 06/27/2024 - 13:11 Artificial intelligence (AI) is leading the conversation across the construction industry. As contractors seek new ways to improve efficiency and productivity in estimating, they’re turning to automated processes that eliminate the need for time-consuming, manual work.
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Research reveals 96% of respondents are very or fairly optimistic about their organization’s growth prospects for the next year. The InEight Global Capital Projects Outlook also finds over half see digital technology as the greatest growth opportunity. But these are only some of the findings. Don't be kept in the dark when it comes to the future. Read the report today!
ENR Construction
JUNE 27, 2024
The Maryland Transportation Authority is now evaluating proposals to replace the bridge, which collapsed after it was struck by a cargo vessel in March, with an eye on a possible completion by 2028.
Construction Dive
JUNE 25, 2024
Construction on the LAX train project is nearly complete, but there are several issues that need to be resolved between the owner and contractors.
BD+C
JUNE 28, 2024
AIA’24: What’s the latest in accessibility? 1 kcichowicz Fri, 06/28/2024 - 09:35 Join expert Allan Thompson on a tour of the Savaria booth at AIA’24, featuring sleekly modern wheelchair lifts and the latest technology in home elevators: the Savaria touchscreen car operating panel and luxury flush landing door.
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