November, 2024

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Data center boom fuels demand for nuclear projects

Construction Dive

A shift in how tech companies like Google and Amazon meet their energy needs is creating opportunities for construction firms equipped to handle atomic power work.

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What’s Your Go-To Software Program or App?

Construction Business Owner

What’s Your Go-To Software Program or App? ccapoccia Tue, 11/05/2024 - 15:18 Ryan Stryker President Stryker Construction Inc. Buildertrend and STACK CT are tied for first place as my favorite software tools. Buildertrend excels at streamlining our project management — simplifying everything from communication and scheduling to budgeting. It keeps our team and clients on the same page, ensuring smooth operations.

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Oklahoma’s $2.5B Disney-sized theme park reportedly fails to launch

Construction Dive

The opening of the American Heartland development in Vinita has been pushed back and two firms have filed liens against the developers.

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The Financial Roadmap To Success: Goal-Setting For Contractors

Contractor Bookkeeping

Setting financial goals for your construction business may be one of your most important responsibilities as a leader and business owner. Your financial goals serve as far more than wishful projections; they form the backbone of your road map for success, both internal and external. Financial goals are something that every single business should possess regardless of its market, model, or size.

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Optimize Construction Projects with CMiC’s Industry-Leading ERP

Construction project managers face constant challenges, from delayed schedules to fragmented workflows. CMiC’s ERP transforms how projects are managed, providing a unified system for financials, scheduling, and collaboration. With tools for real-time insights, cost control, and document management, CMiC empowers managers to make confident decisions.

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Overcoming 3 Major Construction Innovation Barriers

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Learn how to overcome construction innovation barriers to become a more effective organization.

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Mass Timber Maine

PC Construction

Last week industry leaders came together in Maine to discuss the use of mass timber in future building projects and learn about the drive to bring mass timber production to New England. Hosted by the Portland Museum of Art, this event stimulated forward-thinking ideas and dialogue to blend creativity in design and construction to optimize the use of CLT, Glulam and other mass timber products within design and our day-to-day lives.

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Practical LEAN Construction

Job Order Contracting

Practical LEAN construction frameworks involve robust approaches inclusive of multi-level training, detailed workflows, clear responsibilities, and a common data environment (CDE)*. Examples of practical LEAN construction frameworks are Integrated Project Delivery (if it includes objective, granular, detailed line-time construction task data), Alliance Partnering, and collaborative Job Order Contracting.

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Building the Future: Trimble Dimensions 2024 Brings Groundbreaking Tech to Life

Viewpoint Construction Technology

See the highlights from Dimensions 2024, featuring a powerful showcase of innovation, growth and collaboration.

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Active Construction Cost Management – Government, Healthcare, Education, Transportation

Job Order Contracting

Active Construction Cost Management is important to any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build activity. Yet, despite is value, most public sector organizations have yet to deploy it. Over eighty percent (80%+) of all projects are late or overbudget largely due to an inadequately detailed and poorly communicated Scope of Work (SOW), including the failure to leverage readily available objective, current, verifiable, local market labor, material, equipment, and productivity data.

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Breaking Ground on Better Payment Processes: Strategies for Construction Pros

Speaker: Timothy Allsopp

Payment challenges often lead to delayed projects, financial bottlenecks, and strained relationships. With construction projects becoming more complex, outdated processes are no longer sustainable. By refining financial workflow, companies can improve cash flow, reduce error, and foster trust between stakeholders. Discover practical strategies for redesigning payment systems to overcome workflow challenges while creating a smoother, more reliable process for contractors and subcontractors alike.

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Why Are Concrete Barriers Preferred for Crowd Control at Large Events?

Construction Marketing

Large events require careful planning and robust safety measures. When it comes to crowd control, concrete barriers emerge as the preferred choice for event organizers. These heavy-duty structures provide unparalleled stability and security, effectively managing large crowds and enhancing overall safety. Concrete barriers offer distinct advantages over other types of crowd control equipment.

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Amy Northcutt, Director of Education & Outreach at Trimble

Construction Business Owner

Amy Northcutt, Director of Education & Outreach at Trimble ccapoccia Thu, 11/14/2024 - 08:57 Amy Northcutt, director of education and outreach at Trimble, believes in the adage, “representation matters.” As a queer woman in construction, she said she never saw someone like herself in leadership roles at construction firms. She has worked both within and outside of Trimble to increase that representation.

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Early Collaboration: The Key to Commercial Construction Risk Mitigation

HardHatChat

Over the past 20+ years, Englewood has completed over 2500 commercial construction projects in the retail, restaurant, hospitality, senior living, industrial, cannabis, and automotive sectors. Working with some of the best Directors of Construction, architects, and project managers in the business, we understand that risk management is a core concern for our clients.

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Pittsburgh to gain 2 entertainment projects worth more than $800M

Construction Dive

The $740 million riverside development and $64 million concert venue will bring new leisure, retail and housing options to the Steel City.

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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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3 Ways to Build Innovation Into Your Construction Business

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Learn how to build innovation into your operations and position your construction business to adapt to current and future needs.

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MINIMIZING TIME AND COST OF Commercial Construction PROJECTs

Job Order Contracting

Minimizing the time and cost of commercial construction projects without sacrificing quality requires the following elements: Owner leadership and accountability Integreated planning, procurement, and project delivery teams A well defined and well communicated detailed Scope of Work A process focused upon mutually beneficial outcomes. 90%+ of ALL repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects “fail” due to a poorly defined and poorly communicated Scope of Work (SOW).

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Wainscoting for Style, Durability and Function in Commercial Buildings

Wolgast Corporation

Building Owners have been using a form of wainscoting in their buildings since the 14 th century according to howstuffworks.com. This enhancing wall covering is typically added to the lower third of a wall, but can also be used to cover the entire wall if so desired. Wainscoting comes in many materials for different uses including laminate, metallic, tile, vinyl (VCW) , fiber reinforced, or polymer (FRP) material to name most options.

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Anna Martin, U-PACT Oregon Lead Instructor AT Ironworkers Local 29 Apprenticeship

Construction Business Owner

Anna Martin, U-PACT Oregon Lead Instructor AT Ironworkers Local 29 Apprenticeship ccapoccia Tue, 11/19/2024 - 07:14 Anna Martin needed a fresh start, one she felt she couldn’t get in her role in customer service. She took a pre-apprenticeship class and fell in love with ironworking. When she took her journeyman’s exam, she had the highest score of 27 people — and she was the only woman.

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Every Contractor Needs An Effective Website - Unlock the Key to Increased Leads

Grow Leads & Visibility! Contractors need more than word-of-mouth. A strong website boosts visibility, draws in leads, showcases skills, and enhances your credibility. Learn how a quality site, that is easy to manage, can set you apart from the competition, and help can take your construction business to the next level. Marketpath is a leading provider of high-quality website solutions tailored for contractors and the construction industry.

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Stop Chasing Payments: How To Streamline Your Construction Receivables

Contractor Bookkeeping

Running a small business is a constant juggle, and managing your receivables is one of the more frustrating tasks. How often have you been waiting on overdue invoices? Do you have enough cash flow to cover next month's expenses? If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. Many small business owners need help keeping their accounts receivable in check, which can ultimately impact their business's health and sustainability.

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NYC plans $1B buildout via project labor agreements

Construction Dive

The $270 million Willets Point redevelopment, part of an initiative that includes the city’s first soccer-specific stadium, could pave the way for an additional $50 billion in projects.

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CONTRACTOR's Products of the Year 2024

Contractor Magazine

CONTRACTOR'S Products of the Year are chosen by our readers, based on pageviews of our Weekly Product Galleries.

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Improve Construction Cost Certainty

Job Order Contracting

The need to improve construction cost certainty is critical regardess of whether repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build projects are invovled. Here is proven method improving cost visibility and saving up to 30%40%. Create detailed line item estimates for ALL repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects. Use LOCALLY RESEARCHED labor, material, and equipment costs from an objective source.

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How General Contractors Can Drive Growth Without Increasing Headcount

For construction businesses, scaling operations means taking on greater workloads. Unfortunately, much of the responsibility of managing additional work falls on you and your finance team. Learn how you can navigate the increased complexity of managing more projects without adding headcount. We’re here to share insights into why technology is key to scaling your finance operations.

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NextDecade Advances Contested Rio Grande LNG Despite Legal Hurdles

Construction Today

The Rio Grande LNG project, led by NextDecade, is an ambitious $18.4 billion venture in the US liquefied natural gas (LNG) market. Located in Brownsville, Texas, this large-scale facility aims to establish a powerful presence in the global LNG market, contributing to US energy exports and local economic growth. Designed to support up to six liquefaction trains, the project will process and export… Source The post NextDecade Advances Contested Rio Grande LNG Despite Legal Hurdles appea

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Amber Page, DEI Specialist at Fortis Construction

Construction Business Owner

Amber Page, DEI Specialist at Fortis Construction ccapoccia Mon, 11/11/2024 - 09:54 Amber Page was raised by a carpenter, but she didn’t initially enter the construction field. “I worked in aviation for a number of years and got really burnt out,” she said. “I didn’t really know what I wanted to do. I started working for Skanska, a construction company.

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The Delegation Mindset: Empowering Your Construction Team

Contractor Bookkeeping

Delegation is a skill often discussed but rarely mastered, especially by small construction business owners wearing multiple hats. The balancing act of managing daily operations while pushing for growth can be overwhelming. Imagine if you could free up hours in your day to focus on strategic decisions rather than getting bogged down in every minute detail.

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Construction injury rate drops to lowest in over a decade

Construction Dive

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

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The Ultimate Guide To Data-Driven Construction: Optimize Projects, Reduce Risks, & Boost Innovation

Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network

In today’s construction market, owners, construction managers, and contractors must navigate increasing challenges, from cost management to project delays. Fortunately, digital tools now offer valuable insights to help mitigate these risks. However, the sheer volume of tools and the complexity of leveraging their data effectively can be daunting. That’s where data-driven construction comes in.

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Good Plumbing Performs High-Efficiency Boiler Replacement for Catholic Church

Contractor Magazine

Serving religious institutions has become a 'niche within a niche' for Southwest-PA contracting company.

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Construction Cost Management Methods – Public Sector

Job Order Contracting

The underutilization of robust construction cost management methods continue to drive high levels of waste across virtually all public sector organizations. You can’t manage what you don’t measure… A standardized approach to construction data collection, maintenance, and use should be established use a common format data format and yields objective, verifiable, and current local market labor, material, equipment, and productivity details.

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Silver Dollar City Expansion Brings $500M Investment to Missouri

Construction Today

Silver Dollar City, a family entertainment staple in the Ozark Mountains of Branson, Missouri, is undertaking an unprecedented $500 million expansion. This historic development, set over the next decade, underscores the park’s commitment to enhancing visitor experiences and solidifying its position as a premier Midwest destination. The expansion includes developing 1,200 acres adjacent to the park… Source The post Silver Dollar City Expansion Brings $500M Investment to Missouri appea