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Trends in Workplace Injuries & Safety in Construction

Construction Business Owner

Trends in Workplace Injuries & Safety in Construction ccapoccia Wed, 01/15/2025 - 16:43 As workplace safety remains a critical focus for business owners in the construction industry, Construction Business Owner (CBO) spoke with safety experts to explore emerging trends, safety culture, and actionable strategies for reducing injuries and costs. Representing Travelers in this discussion are Rich Ives, senior vice president of business insurance claims for Travelers Insurance, and Ken Wengert,

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Construction input prices hold steady, but contractors brace for hikes

Construction Dive

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The blueprint for success in mega water projects

Construction Dive

More water projects are valued in the billions. Learn why these complex builds require a specialized team.

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Practical Applications Of A Must-Read Book Into Your Small Business

Contractor Bookkeeping

It's amazing how some books stand the test of time. We usually refer to one of our most recommended, Stephen Covey's The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, when we mentor our contractor clients and employees. Although it was first published three decades ago, its lessons are still incredibly relevant for business owners. You might wonder how these habits fit into today's landscape of changing trends, tight deadlines, and constant distractions.

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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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Building a Safer Future: Mental Health and Suicide Prevention in Construction

Contractor Magazine

Mental health among construction workers is as much a safety concern as slips and falls. Discover how the industry is approaching the issue and how you can help.

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Baltimore's $2B Key Bridge Rebuild Kicks Off

ENR Construction

Pre-construction work for the estimated $2-billion Francis Scott Key Bridge rebuilt in Baltimore started.

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NY mandates contractor registration for publicly funded projects

Construction Dive

Consultant Kathleen Bloss talks about the type of work the law covers and steps that firms must take to comply.

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Guarding against graffiti: Best practices to safeguard commercial properties

Construction Specifier

By Edward Owens Photo Mehaniq/courtesy Bigstockphoto.com Graffiti and vandalism have become increasingly common threats to commercial properties across the United States. For instance, in the second half of 2023 alone, the San Francisco Bay Area recorded more than 10,000 instances of graffiti on commercial properties. 1 Despite a significant 74 percent increase in cleanup requests, the response rate from public works dropped to a concerning 14 percent.

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Construction Firms Predict Strong Demand For Certain Private-Sector, Most Types Of Public-Sector Work In 2025

Contractor Magazine

Survey results from AGC and Sage show concerns about immigration and trade policies, material and labor prices.

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Optimize Construction Projects with CMiC’s Industry-Leading ERP

Construction project managers face constant challenges, from delayed schedules to fragmented workflows. CMiC’s ERP transforms how projects are managed, providing a unified system for financials, scheduling, and collaboration. With tools for real-time insights, cost control, and document management, CMiC empowers managers to make confident decisions.

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ABC: Construction Underperforms Broader Economy in December Jobs Report

Construction Superintendent Magazine

The construction industry added just 8,000 jobs on net in December, 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 increased by 196,000 jobs, an increase of 2.4%. Nonresidential construction employment increased by 4,700 positions on net, with growth in all three subcategories.

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Clayco Dives Deep into Data Center Construction

ENR Construction

Company leaders estimate Clayco Compute will reach more than $4.5 billion in revenue by 2026.

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Gateway of opportunity: Vertical-stacking doors in modern spaces

Construction Specifier

By Heather Bender Photos courtesy Clopay Corp. With commercial architects and designers emphasizing openness and flexible use of space, elements such as sectional doors are getting much more attention. In response, door manufacturers are developing engineering and design features to serve a broader range of commercial environments. Once considered merely functional, sectional doors now come in an array of styles, colors, and modern vertical-stacking designs, requiring less space to store and ope

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Avoiding rework in capital construction  

Construction Today

Contractors pour nearly $180 billion every year into rework and other avoidable tasks that fail to move work forward. Capital construction projects generate hundreds of thousands of documents that must be tagged, organized, distributed, reviewed, revised, approved, and handed off throughout the project timeline. Delayed approvals, lost documents, and project disputes drain valuable resources and… Source The post Avoiding rework in capital construction appeared first on Construction Today.

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Unlock The Blueprint: How To Construct A Better Payment Workflow

Speaker: Timothy Allsopp

Payment challenges often lead to delayed projects, financial bottlenecks, and strained relationships. With construction projects becoming more complex, outdated processes are no longer sustainable. By refining financial workflow, companies can improve cash flow, reduce error, and foster trust between stakeholders. Discover practical strategies for redesigning payment systems to overcome workflow challenges while creating a smoother, more reliable process for contractors and subcontractors alike.

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Unlock Hidden Potential: Strategies for Winning Expired Listing Leads

Civiconcepts

In real estate, the key to success often lies in uncovering opportunities where others may see obstacles.

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$2B Waldorf Astoria Renovation in NYC Resumes After Jobsite Fatality

ENR Construction

Work has started up again nearly a week after a craftworker on the Suffolk-led project fell to his death.

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Construction robot researchers target dangerous and dirty jobs

Construction Dive

With nearly $800,000 in grant funding, a team of scientists at UC San Diego are exploring ways to integrate robotics into the building industry and improve 3D modeling and mapping.

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New heights in sustainability: World’s largest Passive House office building

Construction Specifier

By Jamie Gentoso, P.E. Photos by Joseph D. Tran/courtesy Holcim Designed by Handel Architects in collaboration with Steven Winters & Associates, SOCOTEC, and WSP to incorporate Passive House design in its office portion, Winthrop Center in Boston is the worlds largest Passive House-certified office building. Passive House principles encompass various aspects of a building, including its walls, roofs, windows, ventilation, and heat exchange systems, all working in harmony to achieve high leve

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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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Izzy Kane gets real-world experience in project management

The Korte Company

After coming home from her third year at Missouri University of Science and Technology, Izzy Kane took part in a different kind of “summer school.” As a project management intern at The Korte Company, she spent her summer working on-site at Highland Primary School. Originally from Troy, Illinois, Izzy came to The Korte Company with a passion for construction and leadership.

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The Expanding Role of Physician Assistants in Modern Healthcare

Civiconcepts

Over time, the healthcare sector has undergone numerous changes.

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Dallas Awards Two Design Contracts for $3.7B Convention Center Overhaul

ENR Construction

Gensler will work on Dallas Memorial Auditorium and KAI will work on The Black Academy of Arts and Letters as part of the major overhaul and expansion project.

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How to comply with OSHA’s new PPE standard

Construction Dive

Starting this month, the agency will require construction employers to provide workers with properly fitting safety gear.

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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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Refine versus shine: Defining and defending design intent with refined concrete

Construction Specifier

By Kristina Abrams, AIA, LEED AP, CDT, CCS, Chris Bennett, CSC, iSCS, CDT, Bill DuBois, CSI, CCS, AIA, Melody Fontenot, AIA, CSI, CCCA, CCS, Kathryn Marek, AIA, CSI, CCCA, NCARB, SCIP, Keith Robinson, RSW, FCSC, FCSI, LEED AP, Ryan Stoltz, P.E., LEED AP, Vivian Volz, CSI, AIA, LEED AP, SCIP Photo courtesy Tao Group Solutions After years of grappling with client callbacks, legal disputes, and financial losses from poor polished concrete installations, the industry has reached a breaking point: pr

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The High Cost Of Not Keeping Up With Your Bookkeeping

Contractor Bookkeeping

If you ask 100 business owners what they like least about running a business, bookkeeping will likely rank high. It's an annoying and frustrating chore that takes up much time and is easy to put off until tomorrow. Avoiding your bookkeeping is dangerous, however. Not knowing your construction company's financial situation can result in missteps that could ultimately cost you your business.

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ABC: Construction Materials Prices Inch Down 0.2% in December, Up 0.9% Year Over Year

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Construction input prices decreased 0.2% in December compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index data released today. Nonresidential construction input prices also decreased 0.2% for the month. Overall construction input prices are 0.9% higher than a year ago, while nonresidential construction input prices are 0.6% higher.

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Port Authority Bus Terminal Replacement in NYC Gets $1.9B in Federal Funding

ENR Construction

The U.S. Dept. of Transportation will support the $10-billion project with a Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act loan.

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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.

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Microsoft plans to pour $80B into cloud data centers

Construction Dive

The tech giant will funnel more than half of the investments into U.S.-based facilities, Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith said Friday.

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Final investment decision on Sizewell C faces delay

Construction Law

Frances state auditor the Cour des competes says in a report that state owned French nuclear company EDF should delay making a final investment decision in the UKs Sizewell C nuclear reactor project until it has reduced its exposure to Hinkley Point C. 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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Defend against moisture: The importance of proper sealant testing

Construction Specifier

By Amy Becker Photo 2017 DJ Srki/courtesy Shutterstock High-performance facades start with high-performing glass. Insulating glass units (IGUs) are a critical component of glazing system performance. Glasss major role in energy efficiency, aesthetics, health, and wellness in buildings can only start with consistent, proven, and controlled IGU production and testing.