Midyear construction check: Cooling inflation boosts most sectors
Construction Dive
JULY 12, 2024
Innovative financing and cost management strategies can help contractors manage headwinds, said Joe Natarelli, construction services leader at Marcum.
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Discover The Importance Of A Solid Business Plan For Your Contracting Company
Contractor Bookkeeping
JULY 12, 2024
Starting a construction business without a plan is like setting sail without a compass. While you might eventually reach your destination, the journey will likely be longer and more challenging. A well-constructed business plan is essential for guiding your business toward success. Here's why It Clarifies Your Vision A business plan helps you articulate the vision for your enterprise.
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Federal infrastructure projects get a (flood) raise
Construction Dive
JULY 12, 2024
New and reconstruction projects must be built more resiliently under a new Federal Emergency Management Agency policy.
Prices of Construction Materials Fall 0.3% in June
Contractor Magazine
JULY 12, 2024
Overall construction input prices are 1.1% higher than a year ago, while nonresidential construction input prices are 0.7% higher.
A Practical Guide to Profitable, Sustainable Construction Strategies
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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.
$2.5B tower completed in Times Square
Construction Dive
JULY 12, 2024
The contracting team on the 47-story TSX Broadway used lifts to raise the site’s original theater by 30 feet.
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Top 2 largest projects to enter planning involve data center construction
Construction Dive
JULY 12, 2024
The Dodge Momentum Index, focused on nonresidential construction planning, is up 43% from June 2019 levels, signaling strong spending for next year.
Illinois Advances Building Efficiency With Energy Conservation Code
ENR Construction
JULY 12, 2024
The state implemented a custom energy conservation code based on the 2021 IECC this year and is in the process of developing a stretch energy code.
Entek receives $1.2B DOE loan for Indiana battery separator facility
Construction Dive
JULY 12, 2024
The loan covers most of the costs to build the facility in Terre Haute and boost the domestic lithium-ion battery cell supply chain.
Prices of Construction Materials Fall 0.3%
Construction Superintendent Magazine
JULY 12, 2024
Construction input prices fell 0.3% in June compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index data. Nonresidential construction input prices declined 0.4% for the month. Overall construction input prices are 1.1% higher than a year ago, while nonresidential construction input prices are 0.7% higher.
The Funding Blueprint for Your Construction Business – Your Guide to Growth
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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.
Glasgow starts consultation on tall buildings in the City
Construction Law
JULY 12, 2024
Glasgow City Council has launched a public consultation on Tall Buildings in the City in response to an increasing number of them being built and planned. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details. If you don't have an account, you can get free access to the news on this site and receive a free newsletter on Fridays by creating a Newsletter account.
Regulatory Chaos Seen in Wake of US Supreme Court Loper Ruling
ENR Construction
JULY 12, 2024
Majority decision overturning 40-years of legal precedent in court deference to federal agency rulemaking leaves many unanswered questions.
High-water mark of adjudication passed with Supreme Court judgment
Construction Law
JULY 12, 2024
Collateral warranties are not construction contracts and cannot be the subject of adjudications, the Supreme Court has ruled. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details. If you don't have an account, you can get free access to the news on this site and receive a free newsletter on Fridays by creating a Newsletter account.
New procurement routes promised for water infrastructure investment
Construction Law
JULY 12, 2024
Water regulator Ofwat proposes cuts to water company’s infrastructure investment plans over the next five years by some £16 billion, at the same time as announcing that new funding models will be used in procurement of what is still a giant programme of £88 billion. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details.
How Poor Planning and Budgeting Lead to Construction Cost Overruns
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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.
Driver death leads to £333,000 fine for housebuilder
Construction Law
JULY 12, 2024
Housebuilder Avant Homes has been fined more than £300,000 after a driver was crushed to death by falling concrete blocks at a construction site in South Lanarkshire. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details. If you don't have an account, you can get free access to the news on this site and receive a free newsletter on Fridays by creating a Newsletter account.
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