Fri.Jul 12, 2024

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Midyear construction check: Cooling inflation boosts most sectors

Construction Dive

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

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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Top 2 largest projects to enter planning involve data center construction

Construction Dive

The Dodge Momentum Index, focused on nonresidential construction planning, is up 43% from June 2019 levels, signaling strong spending for next year.

Plans 130
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Prices of Construction Materials Fall 0.3% in June

Contractor Magazine

Overall construction input prices are 1.1% higher than a year ago, while nonresidential construction input prices are 0.7% higher.

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Expert Guide to Making the Best Construction ERP Decision for Your Firm

Choosing the right ERP system is a pivotal decision for any construction company. Our buyer’s guide is crafted to provide leaders with the essential knowledge needed to make informed choices. This guide delves into the critical aspects of selecting a construction ERP, including making the right decision, building internal support, and identifying the best software for your organization.

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Federal infrastructure projects get a (flood) raise

Construction Dive

New and reconstruction projects must be built more resiliently under a new Federal Emergency Management Agency policy.

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$2.5B tower completed in Times Square

Construction Dive

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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Illinois Advances Building Efficiency With Energy Conservation Code

ENR Construction

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.

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Entek receives $1.2B DOE loan for Indiana battery separator facility

Construction Dive

The loan covers most of the costs to build the facility in Terre Haute and boost the domestic lithium-ion battery cell supply chain.

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Prices of Construction Materials Fall 0.3%

Construction Superintendent Magazine

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.

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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

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.

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Glasgow starts consultation on tall buildings in the City

Construction Law

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.

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Regulatory Chaos Seen in Wake of US Supreme Court Loper Ruling

ENR Construction

Majority decision overturning 40-years of legal precedent in court deference to federal agency rulemaking leaves many unanswered questions.

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High-water mark of adjudication passed with Supreme Court judgment

Construction Law

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.

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New procurement routes promised for water infrastructure investment

Construction Law

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.

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Sustainable Construction: Practical Strategies for Reducing Material Waste

In the construction industry, efficient material management and waste reduction are essential for both environmental sustainability and economic success. This detailed eBook provides an in-depth look at methods to cut waste and boost material efficiency. Topics covered include sustainable design principles, utilizing BIM for waste minimization, precise estimating and ordering, and effective storage and handling of materials.

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Driver death leads to £333,000 fine for housebuilder

Construction Law

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.