Fri.Feb 09, 2024

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Finding the Best Boom Lift for Your Fleet

Construction Business Owner

Finding the Best Boom Lift for Your Fleet ccapoccia Fri, 02/09/2024 - 16:09 Boom lifts, or cherry pickers, give you the reach necessary to complete difficult indoor and outdoor tasks safely at height — even extreme height. But how do you choose between electric, hybrid and engine-powered? Which one is right for you?

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What is Intelligent Transportation System? Its Working and Advantages

The Constructor

Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) represent the fusion of sensing, analysis, control, and communication technologies within ground transportation systems, aimed at augmenting safety, mobility, and efficiency. This multifaceted approach encompasses various applications designed to process and disseminate information, thereby alleviating congestion, refining traffic management, mitigating environmental impact, and enhancing transportation advantages for both commercial enterprises and [R

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November 2023 Industry Statistics

Construction Business Owner

November 2023 Industry Statistics ccapoccia Fri, 02/09/2024 - 16:24 The Construction Business Owner team compiles statistics each month from several sources, including the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the United States Census Bureau, to give you a better understanding of the current state of affairs for the construction industry. The statistics featured in each month's print issue are for three months prior to the publication of the magazine, based on the data available.

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Why and How Construction Companies Should Add a Recurring Revenue Business Model

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Viewpoint enables contractors to better manage their projects, processes and people, using the data gathered to lower risk and improve margins.

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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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3 Risks of Using AI in Construction

Construction Business Owner

3 Risks of Using AI in Construction ccapoccia Fri, 02/09/2024 - 16:16 The use of artificial intelligence is growing on construction jobsites. But without proper management, contractors won't make a return on their investment. Learn about three big AI risks and how to avoid them.

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What to Know About Bond Liability Before Selling Your Company

Construction Business Owner

What to Know About Bond Liability Before Selling Your Company ccapoccia Fri, 02/09/2024 - 15:37 Contractors selling their business may learn the hard way that not all liability can be easily transferred. Learn some steps that can help mitigate these risks.

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Skanska’s Q4 profits tumble 73% due to property market

Construction Dive

As U.S. construction helped bolster the Swedish builder’s balance sheet, the states’ poor commercial property market and return-to-office rates had negative impacts.

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How to Position Yourself for Success in 2024

Construction Business Owner

How to Position Yourself for Success in 2024 ccapoccia Fri, 02/09/2024 - 14:00 A guide to strategic tax planning, credits and deductions affecting contractors in 2024.

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Disability and architecture: ADA and universal design at college campuses

BD+C

Disability and architecture: ADA and universal design at college campuses 0 qpurcell Fri, 02/09/2024 - 11:30 Higher Education To help people with disabilities feel part of the campus community, higher education institutions and architects must strive to create settings that not only adhere to but also exceed ADA guidelines. Higher Education University Buildings Designers Architects “It sounded like a semitruck was coming,” said Adam Wouk, manager of disability services at Joliet Junior College,

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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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6 Key Tactics for Branding a Construction Company

Construction Business Owner

6 Key Tactics for Branding a Construction Company ccapoccia Fri, 02/09/2024 - 15:10 Your brand is the soul of your business. Check out these six core branding strategies that will plant your brand’s boots firmly on the ground and make you the go-to builder in the business.

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Improving Productivity And Leadership Mentality As A Contractor

Contractor Bookkeeping

As a construction business owner, improving productivity is essential to your company's success. But you may often find yourself pulled in different directions by competing responsibilities. At some point, we all experience that. Classifying tasks and tackling the most time-consuming ones can feel daunting. But why is it so hard for us to start – or even finish – seemingly insignificant tasks?

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Take Full Advantage of Equipment Telematics

Construction Business Owner

Take Full Advantage of Equipment Telematics ccapoccia Fri, 02/09/2024 - 15:50 Today’s compact equipment is intelligent, capable of providing owners, fleet managers and machine operators with vital information that can help them manage their businesses more efficiently, increase jobsite productivity and avoid unnecessary downtime. Discover how to use telematics to optimize your business.

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Senators introduce bill to prevent use of algorithms to raise rent

Construction Dive

Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.

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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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How to Set Financial Targets to Achieve Business Goals

Construction Business Owner

How to Set Financial Targets to Achieve Business Goals ccapoccia Fri, 02/09/2024 - 13:22 The key to building a successful construction business: knowing and managing your numbers. You can’t bid projects right unless you know your job costs, production rates, actual overhead and profit goal. You can’t stay on budget unless you know, update and track your job costs on a regular basis during the performance of building a project.

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National Building Museum Explores Built Environment Through Children's Books

ENR Construction

Building Stories exhibit in D.C. museum connects visitors to engineering, architecture and construction through literature.

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Confronting the ‘Arranged Marriage’ of Business Partnerships

Construction Business Owner

Confronting the ‘Arranged Marriage’ of Business Partnerships ccapoccia Fri, 02/09/2024 - 13:37 All relationships, whether business or personal, require “maintenance” for ensured long-term success.

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National Lab Pilots 'Cooperative Construction' Contracts Approach

ENR Construction

National Renewable Energy Laboratory procurement experts saw commonalities with how projects were successfully procured for the 2012 London Olympics.

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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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Examining Phantom Stock

Construction Business Owner

Examining Phantom Stock ccapoccia Fri, 02/09/2024 - 14:22 How phantom stock, a contract between a company and recipients of phantom shares, affects a company's bottom line.

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National Energy Lab Pilots 'Cooperative Construction' Contracting

ENR Construction

Agency procurement experts saw commonalities with how projects were successfully contracted for the 2012 London Olympics.

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5 Critical Clauses Contractors Should Know

Construction Business Owner

5 Critical Clauses Contractors Should Know ccapoccia Fri, 02/09/2024 - 14:31 In this second installment on the allocation of risk between general contractors and developers in construction contracts, we’ll explore five critical general contract clauses contractors should know.

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Dallas bucks national office construction slump

Construction Dive

Dallas leads the county in office space under construction, according to commercial real estate services firms Cushman & Wakfield and CBRE.

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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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Selling Your Business in the Long Haul

Construction Business Owner

Selling Your Business in the Long Haul ccapoccia Fri, 02/09/2024 - 14:46 How to navigate a prolonged company sale and extended due diligence.

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Preparing and protecting facilities from flood risks

Construction Specifier

Photo courtesy iStock By Kimberly Kilroy, PE, RRC, CDT and Peter Spanos, PE, CFM, LEED AP As sea level continues to rise and weather patterns become more severe and less predictable, flood mitigation is becoming a critical part of new construction design and existing building renovations and maintenance. Whether the motivation is building code compliance, building protection and performance, or insurance premium reductions, it is necessary for facility owners and managers to address flood risk a

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HS2 slammed for failure to provide value for money

Construction Law

The House of Commons Public Accounts Committee says that HS2 now represents very poor value for money and neither the Department for Transport (DfT) or HS2 Ltd knows what the final benefits of the project will be. Costs have continued to escalate and neither the DfT or HS2 know how much the project will now cost, a PAC report says. 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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Georgia World Congress Center Authority Named ENR Southeast's 2024 Owner of the Year

ENR Construction

The Georgia World Congress Center Authority, North America's largest combined sports, entertainment and event center, is ENR Southeast's 2024 Owner of the Year.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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Government urged to scrap tax cut plans and increase public investment

Construction Law

A report from independent think tank the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR) has urged the government to boost public investment rather than implement ‘tax giveaways’. 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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2023's Top Starts: ENR Southeast Ranks the Region's Largest Projects

ENR Construction

The 25 largest projects to break ground last year will be featured in ENR Southeast's March 25 edition. Here's a look at the preliminary rankings.

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Construction Law latest print issue published

Construction Law

Our first issue of Construction Law print version will be landing on subscriber’s desks around now, with the usual blend of insight, analysis and news vital to anyone involved in the legal and contractural aspects of the industry. 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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