October, 2024

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A fifth of construction workers lack permanent legal status. Can the next president change that?

Construction Dive

Illegal immigration has dominated the headlines during this election season, but building pros are calling for help to get skilled workers to jobsites.

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How Digital Transformation Drives Success in Construction

BD+C

How Digital Transformation Drives Success in Construction 1 kcichowicz Wed, 10/23/2024 - 12:59 Learn how digital transformation boosts construction efficiency and profitability. Discover key strategies to stay competitive. The construction industry, traditionally resistant to change, is facing an urgent call to embrace digital transformation. As challenges like inflation, supply chain disruptions, and labor shortages intensify, construction companies are realizing that to stay competitive, they

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Laborers' Add Paid Maternity Benefit for Women Union Members

ENR Construction

Members will receive $800 a week in maternity benefits for a minimum of 12 weeks, union General President Brent Booker told the Tradeswomen Build Nations conference in New Orleans.

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Prevailing Wage Essentials

Construction Business Owner

Promote to rotator No Rotator Image Status of webinar Featured The knowledge to ensure your construction projects adhere to prevailing wage requirements. Thu, 11/21/2024 - 12:00 1:00 p.m. Central Prevailing wage in construction is complicated due to variations in wage rates across different regions and the diverse scope of construction projects. Understanding prevailing wage is crucial because it ensures fair compensation for workers, maintains a level playing field among contractors and promote

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Stay Ahead in 2024 with Proven Strategies for Success

The specialty contractor space is facing a transformative period, driven by labor shortages, rapid technological advancements, and increasing regulatory requirements. In 2024, contractors must navigate complex challenges like fragmented management systems and delays in payment. This guide offers a deep dive into the key disruptions reshaping the industry over the next 24 months, including digitization, sustainable practices, and modular construction.

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How To Finance a Business: Short-Term vs. Long-Term

Construction Marketing

Securing funding is one of the most crucial steps when starting or expanding a business. However, deciding on the right financing type can significantly impact immediate operations and future growth. As such, business owners must weigh various factors to determine the best fit between short-term and long-term funding. Read on to learn how to finance a business with either short-term or long-term financing.

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Financial Institutions Make Changes to Keep up with Technology

Wolgast Corporation

As technology changes to be more flexible and safely accessible, Financial Institutions are making changes, too. We have clients who are making the switch to Interactive Teller Machines (ITMs) so they can operate better under the current labor shortage and be more convenient for their members. The ITMs offer video operators that are highly skilled to efficiently help members virtually by operating from anywhere in the country.

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3 surprises impacting the return to the office

BD+C

3 surprises impacting the return to the office 0 qpurcell Mon, 10/21/2024 - 13:21 Office Buildings This blog series exploring Gensler's Workplace Survey shows the top three surprises uncovered in the return to the office. Janet Pogue McLaurin, FAIA, FIIDA, LEED AP BD+C, LEED AP ID+C Office Buildings Headquarters Designers Architects Industry Research Research often measures and confirms what we, as designers and strategists, may intuitively believe based on our experience and practice.

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September Jobs Report: Construction Employment Increased by 25,000

Contractor Magazine

The construction unemployment rate increased to 3.7% in September. Unemployment across all industries decreased from 4.2% in August to 4.1% last month.

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Why and When to Use Structural Insulated Panels: A True Story

Wolgast Corporation

As a Design-Builder , we take on the role of advocate for our clients and put ourselves in their shoes while carefully making design and construction decisions. What would they choose to do to effectively save money and time without sacrificing quality or building longevity? We are currently working on a building for Chippewa Nature Center that our Architect, Neil Frank, resourcefully designed using materials that would save time and money.

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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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Heavy Lifting, Minimal Downtime: Mazzella’s Formula

Construction Business Owner

Heavy Lifting, Minimal Downtime: Mazzella’s Formula Learn how Mazzella Lifting Technologies optimized operations and kept their fleet moving with smart telematics solutions. mhodges Tue, 10/29/2024 - 09:45 Managing over 200 vehicles and 100 construction assets is no small feat, especially in heavy industries like construction. Mazzella Lifting Technologies needed a solution to cut inefficiencies and keep its fleet running smoothly across expansive and remote locations.

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Transform Construction Cost Estimating

Job Order Contracting

If your projects are overbudget, late, and continue to go “off the rails”, it may be time to transform construction cost estimating practices. Transform Construction Cost Estimating Traditionally cost estimates are created by either contacting local constractors or subconstractors, or by using a national average construction cost database and applying a cost factor.

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New construction technology releases: October 2024

Construction Dive

From a chatbot that speaks builders’ language to tech that corrals massive amounts of data captured from scans, this month’s offerings are aimed at simplifying complex tasks.

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Overcoming Solo Contractor Challenges: How MAP Can Simplify Operations

Contractor Bookkeeping

Does this sound like you? Maybe you started your company with a few friends and relatives as your earliest clients, and you thought your overhead expenses would be low since you worked out of your home. You made a decent living for yourself, hired a few sub-contractors per project, paid your suppliers, and earned a profit—at least that is what your tax preparer said.

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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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Exciting New Partnership: BAE Systems and ISNetworld® in 2024

Safety Services Company

Exciting news: BAE Systems and ISNetworld® have joined forces! We are thrilled to announce that BAE Systems has joined the esteemed ranks of ISNetworld®’s hiring clients. As a pivotal player in global defense, aerospace, and security, BAE Systems’ integration into ISNetworld’s contractor management platform marks a significant step in enhancing operational excellence and safety standards across their extensive array of projects.

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7 design lessons for future-proofing academic medical centers

BD+C

7 design lessons for future-proofing academic medical centers 0 qpurcell Fri, 10/18/2024 - 08:32 Healthcare Facilities HOK’s Paul Strohm and Scott Rawlings and Indiana University Health’s Jim Mladucky share strategies for planning and designing academic medical centers that remain impactful for generations to come. Higher Education University Buildings Healthcare Facilities Designers Architects Academic medical centers (AMCs) are training grounds for physicians and destinations for leading-edge

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Keeping Up with the Evolving Construction Industry

Construction Business Owner

Keeping Up with the Evolving Construction Industry By Matt Klemmensen, Casualty Loss Control Expert, Munich Re Specialty – North America mhodges Wed, 10/30/2024 - 08:47 The construction industry is a dynamic segment of the economy. Contracting firms must constantly adapt to changing market conditions. Shocks like the “remote work revolution” brought on by the pandemic have caused cancellations and delays to commercial office projects.

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Better Tools For Estimators Drive Significantly Improved Construction Cost Visibility

Job Order Contracting

Better Tools are now availalble for construction estimators to drive significantly improved contruction cost visibility. Approximately 90,000 line items with locally researched labor, material, and equipment costs are essential for superior cost visibility. Current data, available exclusive from Four BT, LLC (4Bt) offers granular, real-time insights into the actual cost dynamics specific to a project’s location.

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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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Kiewit beats out 2 firms for Texas desalination plant job

Construction Dive

The city of Corpus Christi picked the firm to design and build its first seawater purification system, expected to cost at least $750 million, in order to drought-proof its water supply.

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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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PCL Lands $300M Seattle Rail Yard Contract to Power Amtrak’s Green Future

Construction Today

PCL Construction, a Canadian firm with US headquarters in Denver, has secured a $300 million contract to modernize Amtrak’s King Street Yard in Seattle. Funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the project aims to enhance Amtrak’s maintenance capabilities and support the new Amtrak Airo trains, set to begin service in 2026.

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Reasons to reinvent the Midcentury academic library

BD+C

Reasons to reinvent the Midcentury academic library 0 qpurcell Wed, 10/30/2024 - 10:00 Libraries DLR Group's Interior Design Leader Gretchen Holy, Assoc. IIDA, shares the idea that a designer's responsibility to embrace a library’s history, respect its past, and create an environment that will serve student populations for the next 100 years. Gretchen Holy, Assoc.

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Pricing for Profit: How to Set, Negotiate, and Succeed

Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a

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Your Checklist for Succession Planning Success

Construction Business Owner

Your Checklist for Succession Planning Success ccapoccia Tue, 10/15/2024 - 20:49 M arcum recently published the 2024 edition of its annual construction industry survey. Every year, industry leaders respond to questions on everything from the top issues keeping them up at night to emergent trends. Marcum then collates, analyzes and distributes the results, shedding light on the thought processes of industry leaders.

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Future Leaders Gather for Learning and Team Building

PC Construction

Last week, 15 participants in PC Construction’s Leadership Development Program (LDP) gathered in Charlotte, North Carolina, for their annual Academy. Hailing from Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, DC, North Carolina and Florida, the LDP engineers kicked things off with some team building at the U.S. National Whitewater Center. They worked together to complete a variety of challenges that required communication, problem solving and a lot of balance!

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$3.6B Brent Spence Bridge project sued over environmental concerns

Construction Dive

The lawsuit alleges officials didn’t sufficiently study the impact of the new Cincinnati-area span and says the design doesn’t do enough to include biking and transit.

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Key Questions To Help Evaluate And Operate Your Construction Business

Contractor Bookkeeping

External factors, such as economic changes or technological advances, can significantly impact whether a business will thrive or fail. The rise of sharing and gig economy apps is an excellent example. These apps gave consumers more affordable options for daily tasks and errands and provided individuals with a new way to earn money on their schedules.

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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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Curtain wall design-assist: Navigating the process for success

Construction Specifier

By John A. Jackson, AIA Photo courtesy Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc. Curtain wall systems are ever present in today’s commercial construction marketplace. Whether creating new architectural expressions or rehabilitating architecturally significant historic buildings, from stick-built to unitized, “off-the-shelf” commodity to custom bespoke systems, utilizing insulating glass units or opaque spandrel panels, simple flat or complex geometry; it seems the sky is the limit with curtain wall desi

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How to get your construction team engaged and on board with new processes

BD+C

How to get your construction team engaged and on board with new processes 0 dbarista Thu, 10/10/2024 - 09:48 Contractors Discover practical strategies to boost employee engagement and create a collaborative environment where your team feels valued and motivated to contribute to your company’s vision. Todd Dawalt, Founder of Construction Leading Edge Contractors Did you know that only 15% of employees are engaged while the rest of the 85% isn’t?

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CBO on the Road: Caterpillar

Construction Business Owner

CBO on the Road: Caterpillar ccapoccia Thu, 10/10/2024 - 14:51 In August, I had the opportunity to attend Caterpillar’s launch celebration for eight next-generation skid steers and compact track loaders. Construction trade press members, as well as industry influencers, were invited to the to the Edwards Demonstration & Learning Center in Peoria, Illinois, for a day of machine demonstrations, educational sessions, operating opportunities and interviews.

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