Tue.Dec 17, 2024

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Choose a Dumpster Rental Partnership That Makes Your Job Easier

Construction Business Owner

Choose a Dumpster Rental Partnership That Makes Your Job Easier ccapoccia Tue, 12/17/2024 - 15:36 Regardless of what kind of construction project you are running, you will want to partner with a reliable dumpster rental company to help keep your jobsite clean and orderly. This choice may seem simple, but there are many considerations to keep in mind when choosing the right partner.

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Comprehensive Unit Cost Database – Construction

Job Order Contracting

Improve construction cost visibility and management with a LOCAL, CURRENT, OBJECTIVE, and VERIFIABLE Comprehensive Unit Cost Database with 90,000 granular construction tasks including labor, material, equipment, and productivity details. Getting preconstruction data and process right is critical and only 4BT (Four BT, LLC) offers local market granular cost data that is locally researched, provided in expanded CSI Masterformat , inclusive of over 90,000-line times, and capable of providing a high

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Tips for Navigating Liabilities & Subcontractor Responsibilities

Construction Business Owner

Tips for Navigating Liabilities & Subcontractor Responsibilities ccapoccia Tue, 12/17/2024 - 14:36 T he entanglement and overlap of work among multiple contractors is often inevitable due to the complex nature of construction projects and the diverse specialties of the contractors involved. When a property owner files a lawsuit related to alleged construction defects, the initial response typically involves investigating the defect and identifying the parties providing services and material

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California approves $1.4B to deploy 17,000 EV chargers, hydrogen fueling infrastructure

Construction Dive

California has about 152,000 public and shared private chargers installed today, and it expects that number to reach 250,000 in the next few years.

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Breaking Ground on Better Payment Processes: Strategies for Construction Pros

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 With construction projects becoming more complex, outdated processes are no longer sustainable.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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How to Protect Your Schedule & Profit

Construction Business Owner

How to Protect Your Schedule & Profit ccapoccia Tue, 12/17/2024 - 15:43 Imagine this: Your project is days away from completion. You get a call on a Sunday morning from local law enforcement who noted water flowing down the front steps of your project and onto the city street. A water line has been leaking since Friday, and a large section of the lower level of the building has standing water.

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Harnessing the Power of Supplemental Unemployment Benefit Plans

Construction Business Owner

Harnessing the Power of Supplemental Unemployment Benefit Plans ccapoccia Tue, 12/17/2024 - 14:42 S upplemental unemployment benefit plans (SUB plans) provide compensation to employees in addition to state unemployment insurance during layoff periods. When designed correctly, they can ease financial stress, generate worker loyalty and offer significant tax advantages.

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2024’s top legal issues

Construction Dive

Topics including potential disputes around the Key Bridge rebuild, the increased threat of cyberattacks and ever-changing marijuana laws were front and center this year in Construction Dive’s award-winning column.

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It’s Time to Rethink Your Recruitment Tactics

Construction Business Owner

Its Time to Rethink Your Recruitment Tactics ccapoccia Tue, 12/17/2024 - 14:54 C onstruction offers a bright and promising future for both business owners and workers. With steady national residential and nonresidential construction spending and a healthy stream of new bid opportunities, employees can enjoy healthy job security while companies pursue growth.

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Western Carolina University Students Tour Site, Learn Lean Techniques

PC Construction

Last week, we hosted a site tour for a class from Western Carolina University. The students’ courses currently focus on the areas of planning, equipment and project management, which made our large wastewater construction project the perfect place to see applicable action. The highlight of the tour was a deep excavation flanked by three cranes moving formwork, reinforcing steel and stone for backfill in addition to setting manhole sections for a vortex manhole.

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Boost Growth & Efficiency with a Unified Construction Software Platform

Silos of data and outdated systems can hold your business back. It is time to switch to a modern construction software solution designed for specialty contractors. CMiC provides a platform that simplifies operations, improves visibility, and boosts efficiency. It integrates workflows like job costing, resource planning, forecasting, and compliance control into one system.

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What Contractors Can Expect for 2025

Construction Business Owner

What Contractors Can Expect for 2025 ccapoccia Tue, 12/17/2024 - 15:05 C learing skies with a chance of showers. The construction industry and manufacturers can look forward to a gradually improving operating environment in 2025, thanks to lower interest rates, moderating inflation and steady if unspectacular growth in the nations overall economic activity.

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Project stress spikes ahead of expected rate cut

Construction Dive

The increase in on-hold and abandoned projects suggests the market was “overly optimistic” about how much the Fed would cut rates, said a chief economist.

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Building the Future

Construction Business Owner

Building the Future ccapoccia Tue, 12/17/2024 - 15:19 T he engineering and construction (E&C) sector, like many industrial trades, is facing continued growth. However, an unprecedented labor shortage is leaving a record number of construction jobs unfilled. Failure to address the E&C talent challenges could stall industry growth and innovation.

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The International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation (IWSH) Joins NKBA Global Connect as a Strategic Alliance Partner

Contractor Magazine

The non-profit arm of IAPMO, IWSH will offer NKBA Global Connect members connections to the water, hygiene and sanitation industries in North America.

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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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Bringing Access to Knoxville

Construction Business Owner

Bringing Access to Knoxville ccapoccia Tue, 12/17/2024 - 16:39 Kimberly Black didnt start in the construction industry. In fact, she was about as far from it as one can get. With a degree in international agriculture from Florida A&M University, Black worked with some of the top chicken producers in the U.S.

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Sen. Cruz Foresees Quick Action on DOT, Commerce Nominees

ENR Construction

Incoming committee chairman sees choices for Transportation, Commerce departments as "stellar nominees.

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What Do Construction Experts Expect in 2025?

Construction Business Owner

What Do Construction Experts Expect in 2025?

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Fortera Partners With Sumitomo to Bring Its Low-Carbon Cement Products to Asian Markets

ENR Construction

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Scalable ERP Tailored for Small to Mid-Sized Construction Firms

Built for the construction industry, CMiC’s ERP delivers unified solutions to empower small to mid-sized firms. Consolidate project management, cost tracking, and team collaboration into one seamless platform. With tools that adapt to your business needs, CMiC simplifies communication between the office and field, ensuring greater efficiency and reduced risk.

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Assessing Key Tax Methods for Contractors

Construction Business Owner

Assessing Key Tax Methods for Contractors ccapoccia Tue, 12/17/2024 - 14:24 C ontractors face challenges that necessitate careful consideration of accounting methods for their contracts, especially for tax purposes. The choice of tax accounting methods for contracts can significantly impact financial statements, cash flow and tax liabilities. Analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of the different methods available to contractors can also enhance overall business strategy.

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Worley Wins EPC Contract for ExxonMobil Texas Hydrogen Facility

ENR Construction

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What Leaders Can Gain From People-First Workplaces

Construction Business Owner

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ENR Midwest Taps Willis "Rick" Conner as its 2025 Legacy Awardee

ENR 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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Trump vows to speed up permits for megaprojects

Construction Dive

Big permitting changes on the horizon could impact the National Environmental Policy Act, which underpins much of the federal review process.

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Contractor Suffolk's Hospital Project Is on Critical List After Steward Health Care Bankruptcy

ENR Construction