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Unmasking Halloween Horrors: Small Business Safety Nightmares

Construction Business Owner

Unmasking Halloween Horrors: Small Business Safety Nightmares ccapoccia Fri, 10/25/2024 - 10:51 As Halloween approaches and the crisp autumn air settles in, there's a sense of eerie excitement that fills the air. But for small business owners, this season can also bring about a different kind of fear — safety nightmares that haunt their daily operations.

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Mastering Leadership In Construction: From Passive To Assertive

Contractor Bookkeeping

Effective leadership is crucial for project success in the dynamically challenging construction environment. A Project Manager (PM) oversees operations, guides teams through day-to-day tasks, ensures effective communication, and maintains stakeholder alignment. As many of you, our readers and clients, are both wearing two hats - PM and Owner; it's essential to understand the advantages and disadvantages of taking on both roles.

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Owners of ship that slammed into Key Bridge settle with DOJ for $102M

Construction Dive

The department will use the funds to pay agencies for responding to and cleaning up after the March 26 collapse.

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Chancellor to relax fiscal rules to borrow for infrastructure

Construction Law

Hopes for a substantial rise in infrastructure investment have been boosted by news from Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves that she will alter fiscal rules to make a potential £50 billion available. 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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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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ENR Midwest Announces Expanded Region and the Top Young Pros for 2025

ENR Construction

Twenty young professionals from across the Midwest have been named ENR Midwest's Top Young Pros for 2025.

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Big Projects Bolster Bustling Memphis Market

ENR Construction

Davis, who started with Turner in Memphis in 2016, though he’s been working in the area since the mid-2000s, says the Memphis construction market is busier than it’s ever been and that its level of activity has been steady.

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Leadership council says standard forms should be unamended

Construction Law

The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has spoken out against the common practice of standard contract forms being amended by clients and solicitors to introduce onerous or hard to insure contract terms. 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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Lawsuit Seeks to Overturn Environmental Review for $3.6B Ohio-Kentucky Bridge

ENR Construction

Public transit advocates say federal officials improperly declared "no significant impact" from the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project.

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Eco-Conscious Choices in Home Remodeling

Civiconcepts

Eco-consciousness in home renovation is no longer a peripheral movement; it is becoming the heartbeat of responsible living.

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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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FAA Awards $970M for Airport Terminal Projects

ENR Construction

The funds will go toward efforts at 125 airports, with most of the projects located at or around terminals and related facilities.

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The Silent Revolution in Garage Design Trends

Civiconcepts

The humble garage—once a mere haven for oil-stained vehicles and dusty tools—has undergone a seismic change in recent years.

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Construction Economics for October 28, 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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Repurposing Materials: Creative DIY Ideas for Sustainable Homes

Civiconcepts

In a time when sustainability is crucial, reusing materials has emerged as a key component of environmentally friendly living.

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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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October 2024 City Scoop: Greenville

ENR Construction

While some projects in the Greenville region have been delayed due to financing issues, Solesbee says the steady stream of new residents moving to the Upstate South Carolina area is keeping contractors in Greenville busy, with sectors such as environmental, health care and education topping the list as most active, with industrial projects on the rise.

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Water Commission to give industry ‘root and branch’ review

Construction Law

The entire UK water sector has failed and the industry’s regulation will undergo a ‘root and branch’ review considering all options for the future, Environment Secretary Steve Reed has announced. 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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Southeast People: October 2024

ENR Construction

Updates about construction professionals in the Southeast region.

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Major projects management failings highlighted in National Audit Office report

Construction Law

Concerns over project management and staffing as well as management of major projects are highlighted in a critical report on the Sellafield nuclear waste facility by government spending watchdog the National Audit Office. 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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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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Southeast Pulse: October 2024

ENR Construction

Project news from Dodge Data & Analytics for the Southeast region.

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Southeast On the Scene: October 2024

ENR Construction

Reports from key industry events in the Southeast region.

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Southwest On the Scene: October 2024

ENR Construction

In honor of Sundt Foundation’s 25th anniversary, three Sundt Construction employee-owners competed to see who could raise the most money to help fight breast cancer. Together—and with a dollar-for-dollar match from Sundt—Scott “Sketti” LaPoint, Melissa “Machine Gun” Moreno and Danny “Bubba” Gumm collectively brought in more than $319,000 through the contractor’s “Ink It & Pink It” campaign.

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Southwest Industry News: Hensel Phelps Wins $275M Contract for Border Station

ENR Construction

Plans to increase commercial vehicle inspection capacity at the land port of entry along the Mexico border in Douglas, Ariz., are moving along as the U.S. General Services Administration awarded a $274.7-million design-build contract to Hensel Phelps Construction Co. for a commercial port near an existing U.S. Customs and Border Protection facility.

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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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Southwest People: October 2024

ENR Construction

Updates about construction professionals in the Southwest region.