Fri.Mar 21, 2025

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Overcoming Challenges In Construction Project Estimates And Submissions

Contractor Bookkeeping

In the bidding process, contractors prepare detailed proposals that outline their approach, costs, and timelines for a project. This involves thoroughly understanding the project specifications, assessing the site conditions, and determining the resources needed. Competitive bidding requires a balance between offering a competitive price and ensuring the proposal reflects the quality and reliability of the work.

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DoD Construction Estimating

Job Order Contracting

DoD Construction estimating can be significantly improved with the use of local market, objective, and current construction cost data. Historically many DoD sites have use “national average” cost data and have attempted to localize information with “area cost factors” and/or other forms of “cost indexes” This traditional method can introduce significant errors in cost estimation as demonstrated by several independent sources.

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Maryland officials failed to test Key Bridge vulnerability

Construction Dive

The National Transportation Safety Board said the span was nearly 30 times above the acceptable risk threshold and urged owners to evaluate 68 older bridges across the country.

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Delta Faucet Company and ISN®: A Closer Look

Safety Services Company

Delta Faucet Company has recently joined the *ISNetworld network, demonstrating their commitment to maintaining the highest standards in safety and compliance. For contractors aiming to secure opportunities with Delta Faucet Company, understanding ISNetworld compliance for Delta Faucet is a critical step forward in securing work with one of the most reputable manufacturers in the industry.

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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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AECOM tapped as Los Angeles Olympics infrastructure partner

Construction Dive

The Dallas-based firm will help plan and manage venues for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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Can USDOT kill California high-speed rail?

Construction Dive

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told the Federal Railroad Administration to review the Los Angeles-to-San Francisco project with an eye toward clawing back $4 billion in federal funds.

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Building Safety Levy is unfair and punitive, say house builders

Construction Law

The Home Builders Federation (HBF) has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer asking for the proposed Building Safety Levy to be reconsidered, and for product manufacturers, who were heavily criticised by the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 report, to be forced to make a bigger contribution. 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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Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner Resigns, No Successor Named Yet

ENR Construction

The longtime Amtrak leader said he was stepping down "to ensure that Amtrak continues to enjoy the full faith and confidence of this administration.

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Scotland aims to build on lead in offshore wind investment

Construction Law

Scotland aims to be the centurys global leader in clean, secure energy with a potential 100 billion offshore wind market to be captured, Scotlands First Minister John Swinney told an investment conference in Edinburgh. 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 onFridays by creating a Newsletter accoun

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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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The Boldt Co. Standardizes on AI-based Document Review with Document Crunch

ENR Construction

The Chicago-based contractor has adopted Document Crunch as its risk review platform for all projects and at all stages of construction.

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Fire safety costs appeals being heard this week

Construction Law

Developer Get Living is appealing this week against a ruling that it should help foot the bill for fire safety work in the former Olympic athletes village in east London in what is seen as a potentially landmark test case. A separate Building Safety Act appeal relating to the costs of fire safety works at Hippersley Point in southeast London, is also being heard this week.

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NTSB Says Key Bridge Was Vulnerable to Collapse

ENR Construction

The NTSB is recommending vulnerability assessments for nearly 70 bridges n early a year after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after a ship struck one of its piers.

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Major contractor speaks out against renegotiating HS2 contracts

Construction Law

Balfour Beatty Chief Executive Leo Quinn has said HS2 should not prioritise re-negotiating its contracts, as was suggested should be done in a Public Accounts Committee report in February, and should instead focus on delivery of the controversial project. 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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Manage Rising Material Costs: Strategies for Construction Leaders

Construction firms are battling rising material costs. Inflation, supply chain issues, and contractual constraints are squeezing margins and disrupting schedules. This guide delivers actionable strategies to help you secure pricing, optimize procurement, and manage contracts effectively. Learn how to use technology, streamline operations, and minimize waste to keep your projects profitable.

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NTSB Calls Key Bridge Collapse Preventable

ENR Construction

The NTSB is recommending vulnerability assessments for nearly 70 bridges n early a year after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after a ship struck one of its piers.

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The Boldt Co. Standardizes on on AI-based Document Review with Document Crunch

ENR Construction

The Chicago-based contractor has adopted Document Crunch as its risk review platform for all projects and at all stages of construction.

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Balfour Beatty Selects AtkinsRéalis Exec To Succeed Leo Quinn as CEO

ENR Construction

Philip Hoare, set to take over as the UK contractor's leader of ten years steps down, aimed to fix broken industry models as a leader at AtkinsRalis.

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Balfour Beatty Picks AtkinsRéalis Exec To Succeed Leo Quinn as CEO

ENR Construction

Philip Hoare, set to take over as UK contractor's leader of ten years steps down, aimed to fix broken industry models as COO of AtkinsRalis.

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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.