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Accelerating Your Month-End Close with Financial Automation

Construction Business Owner

Promote to rotator No Rotator Image Status of webinar Upcoming Closing the books can be a time-intensive task for construction finance teams. Thu, 03/28/2024 - 12:00 1:00 p.m. Central Closing the books can be a time-intensive task for construction finance teams. It might take days of detailed work, cause backlogs on other projects, and unearth errors that have to be corrected.

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The REAL Barrier to Improved Facilities Lifecycle Management

Job Order Contracting

The REAL Barrier to Improved Facilities Lifecycle Management lies in the four cohorts of the status quo. The four cohorts of the status quo #1 The first group cares about the policy. They benefit from it. They’ve organized themselves around it. (It makes no sense to argue with the first group.) #2 The second group cares about stability. They have limited bandwidth, and they’re not particularly interested in reconsidering everything, all the time. #3 The third group doesn’t care that much. #4 And

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Playing it Safe: The Q3/Q4 2023 Quarterly Construction Metrics Index

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Check out this quarterly report on project starts, contract values, hiring, cash flows, materials pricing, and our customers' first-hand experiences.

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Michigan is no longer a ‘right-to-work’ state

Construction Dive

The repeal, which took effect Tuesday, is the first such reversal since states began implementing laws that prohibit union security agreements in the 1940s.

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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 things developers should know about mass timber

BD+C

5 things developers should know about mass timber 0 qpurcell Thu, 02/15/2024 - 13:36 Mass Timber Gensler's Erik Barth, architect and regional design resilience leader, shares considerations for developers when looking at mass timber solutions. Erik Barth Regulations Mass Timber Wood The Changing Built Environment The U.N.’s International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) sixth assessment report on climate change is an urgent call to action for the building industry.

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Will Real Estate Developers Soon Hold Back Even More Payments?

ENR Construction

If buildings could talk, the elegant Sharon Building at 55 New Montgomery St. in San Francisco would have stories to tell.

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5 of the biggest OSHA fines of Q4 2023

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One builder faces over $1.8 million in initial citations due to the use of updated instance-by-instance rules.

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Coalition Seeks Revamp of OMB Oversight of Buy America Policies

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Construction industry groups want OMB to focus on general policy and give individual agencies more authority over the specifics.

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LivAway Suites expands as infrastructure spending boosts extended stay demand

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The brand’s latest hotel groundbreaking in Dewitt, New York, is poised to benefit from a nearby $100 billion, federally funded factory project.

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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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Lego Picks Gray and Hourigan JV for $1B Virginia Plant Project

ENR Construction

The manufacturing facility plans call for 13 buildings totaling 1.7 million sq ft on a 340-acre site in Chesterfield County, Va., outside Richmond.

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Continuous insulation: Construction’s new frontier

Construction Specifier

By Joseph Goley The increased use of continuous insulation (c.i.) represents a fundamental shift in the way building insulation and energy efficiency efforts are approached in construction. As conversations around sustainability and energy conservation gain traction, c.i. has received greater attention among both commercial and residential customers.

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ENR Midwest Previews Top Starts for 2023

ENR Construction

This blog will comment on all matters related to design and construction in the Midwest.

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Finally, an Easy, Affordable Smart Lock Solution to Replace Old Deadbolts

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Finally, an Easy, Affordable Smart Lock Solution to Replace Old Deadbolts 1 kcichowicz Thu, 02/15/2024 - 12:45 MFPRO+ Video The DBolt Touch is a smart locking solution that gives multifamily property owners and managers the ability to easily upgrade from mechanical deadbolts.

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How Poor Planning and Budgeting Lead to Construction Cost Overruns

Budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning directly impact construction project outcomes. Inaccurate projections lead to cost overruns and delays. This guide outlines best practices for financial discipline, including forecasting methodologies, resource allocation strategies, and risk mitigation frameworks. Industry leaders recognize that precise financial control is essential for profitability and project stability.

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Laser Ablation Shows Promise for Removing Bridge Coatings

ENR Construction

Process has been used in automotive, welding, military and aerospace industries, but is still relatively new for infrastructure, with one materials group set to adopt a standard and technical guide.

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AI-based Tool Optimizes Construction Schedules Straight From P6

ENR Construction

ALICE Technologies' schedule analysis and re-sequencing AI algorithm no longer requires a full BIM to generate possible alternate schedules.

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Construction Economics for February 19, 2024

ENR Construction

ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.

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City of Boise, Denver Water Selected as 2024 Mountain States Owners of the Year

ENR Construction

Two regional entities are honored for their projects under development and their impact in the Mountain States.

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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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Heading Up and Down The Escalator of Life

ENR Construction

Wars and political tensions are escalating, and so is migration. Also on the rise are expectations that artificial intelligence will transform life and business as we know it.

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FAA Picks Winners for $970M in Airport Terminal Grants

ENR Construction

Applications far exceed the funds FAA has available.

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ENR Brought Ideas of “Father of Soil Mechanics” to the US

ENR Construction

More art than science, earthwork engineering relied heavily on local custom in 1904 when Karl Terzaghi (1883-1963) earned his engineering degree in Austria.

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ENR Brought Ideas of Soil Mechanics Pioneer to the US

ENR Construction

More art than science, earthwork engineering relied heavily on local custom in 1904 when Karl Terzaghi (1883-1963) earned an engineering degree in Austria.

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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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Pulse for the Week of February 19, 2024

ENR Construction

Project news from Dodge Data & Analytics for the week of February 19, 2024.

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Industry Leads for the Week of February 19, 2024

ENR Construction

Information derived from Industrial Reports, a market intelligence firm specializing in industrial construction and equipment leads.

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PWC NY Launches Scholarship Program

ENR Construction

Submissions are due March 31 for the New York Chapter of the Professional Women in Construction's scholarship