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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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What Is a Mass Wall in Construction?

Building Radar

When it comes to building design, the concept of mass walls plays a crucial role in providing structural integrity, energy efficiency, and moisture control. Mass walls, often constructed using materials like concrete, stone, or brick, are designed to manage heat flow, making them essential for both commercial and residential buildings importance of mass walls.

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7 Benefits of Shoring in Construction

Construction Today

Shoring is a cornerstone technique in modern construction, providing temporary support to buildings, trenches, and excavation sites. Whether stabilizing a structure during renovations or ensuring safety in deep excavations, shoring is indispensable. Below, we discuss the top 7 benefits of shoring in construction and why it’s essential for maintaining safety and efficiency in today’s projects.

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

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, 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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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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Energy Prices Drive Construction Materials Costs Higher in October

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Construction input prices increased.3% in October compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data. Nonresidential construction input prices also increased.3% for the month. Prices increased in all three energy subcategories last month. Natural gas prices increased by 29.3%, unprocessed energy materials prices rose 9.9% and crude petroleum prices advanced by 7.3%.

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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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New credit guarantee launched for international projects

Construction Law

UK export credit agency UK Export Finance (UKEF) has introduced a new guarantee product to help British firms secure international contracts providing engineering, design and technical services. 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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Building a safer future in construction through mobile technology and AI  

Construction Today

The construction industry remains one of the most hazardous, accounting for nearly a quarter of all US worker fatalities in 2022. Despite the increase in safety initiatives, injury and fatality rates have remained steady, underscoring the ongoing opportunity to improve safety practices and better address the evolving challenges of modern construction.

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Brit Fuller, Chief Operating Officer at Building Company Number 7

Construction Business Owner

Brit Fuller, Chief Operating Officer at Building Company Number 7 ccapoccia Thu, 11/21/2024 - 07:19 Brit Fuller, chief operating officer at Nashville, Tennessee-based Building Company Number 7 (Build Co. 7), said she fell into construction by accident. Working for a company that outsourced administrative and marketing tasks for businesses, she landed a construction client, which led to the creation of a new arm of that company.

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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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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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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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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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The Real Cost Of Bad Construction Client Service

Contractor Bookkeeping

Have you ever paused to consider the real impact of your business's customer experience? Is it lifting your brand or dragging it down, along with your team's morale? Today's consumers expect nothing short of excellence, so understanding the consequences of poor customer service is vital. So, what does poor customer service cost you? Let's delve into the details—they might change your perspective.

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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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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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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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Rosendin’s Texas-sized hiring spree seeks 700 electricians

Construction Dive

The specialty contractor has a strong backlog and wants hundreds of tradesworkers in the Lone Star State to help deliver it.

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Procore Releases New AI Agents, Platform Integrations at Groundbreak

ENR Construction

Procore introduced new artificial intelligence tools for scheduling, safety and project management and its technology partners with integrations into Procore's platform introduced their own new AIs at the Groundbreak Conference November 20-21 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver.

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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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Eric Kues: From smalltown roots to big-time projects

The Korte Company

Eric Kues is a smalltown guy who appreciates a close-knit team. But that doesn’t limit the big things he hopes to accomplish with The Korte Company. He grew up in Bartelso, Illinois, at that time a town of 400 people, where everybody filled up at the same gas station and family gatherings were a Sunday tradition. With his big extended family, Eric’s upbringing was steeped in the values of hard work, family and community — values that stay with him.

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Approaching its 100th anniversary, R. C. Stevens Construction continues to be a pillar in the Florida construction scene  

Construction Today

Now entering its 98th year in business, R. C. Stevens Construction (R. C. Stevens) has been leading the Florida construction sector for almost 100 years. The company was founded back in 1926 by builder and architect Raymond C. Stevens, who was a true pioneer in the design-build industry, being the first builder in Orlando to take on both the design and construction of projects for his clients.

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FTA gives U of Cincinnati $5.1M to test contech systems

Construction Dive

The agency’s goal is to help transit departments deliver projects on time, on task and on budget, said the transit authority’s deputy administrator.

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Firms Report Some Q3 Bumps, But See Growth Triggers

ENR Construction

Revenue and profit fell for several of construction’s biggest companies, according to numbers posted for the third quarter of 2024, but there was also optimism that fast-developing market sectors will become financial springboards that add to future results.

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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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Department of Labor Kicks Off Tenth Annual National Apprenticeship Week

Contractor Magazine

National Apprenticeship Week will include over 1,300 apprenticeship events, across all 50 states and U.S. territories.

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From military precision to market leadership, American Facilities Professionals (AMFAC) is changing the face of facilities management

Construction Today

Thanks to a combination of hard work and innovative vision, AMFAC has established itself as one of the US’ foremost providers of preventative and reactive property maintenance services. In just six years, the company has made waves across the industry, and expanded its offering with innovative, eco-friendly advances. Company President, Jameka Spencer, joins CT to discuss the company’s fascinating… Source The post From military precision to market leadership, American Facil

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Turner targets advanced tech builds in leadership revamp

Construction Dive

With 40% of its revenues set to come from data centers, chip fabs and similar projects, the industry’s biggest contractor is making moves to stay ahead of its growth.

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Chicago Masonry Firm Pays $550K to Settle Misclassified Worker Allegation

ENR Construction

Settlement resolves United Builders Group Co.'s alleged misclassification of nearly 100 employees as independent contractors with no overtime wages paid.

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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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Vicinity’s Inaugural 42MW Electric Boiler Now Operational

Contractor Magazine

The new boiler will enable the company to deliver its carbon-free thermal energy product, eSteam, to its customers this heating season.

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Learn how Norrell Construction’s focus on employee safety sets it apart from the competition 

Construction Today

A renowned industrial contractor, Norrell Construction (Norrell) offers a wide range of self-performed services, including mechanical, piping, civil, instrumentation and electrical (IE), cranes and elevators, HVAC, sheet-metal, building and remodeling, plumbing, roofing, and more. Beyond its comprehensive skill set, what truly sets Norrell apart is its unwavering dedication to delivering… Source The post Learn how Norrell Construction’s focus on employee safety sets it apart from

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Demand for water, advanced facilities drive Jacobs’ growth

Construction Dive

The burgeoning sectors drove double-digit gains across the Dallas-based firm’s portfolio, according to the company’s earnings call.

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Feds Charge India Energy Billionaire Adani in Bribe Scheme, Putting US Investors at Risk

ENR Construction

Officials in Kenya have already canceled major contracts with Gautam Adani's companies, with funding for projects in other markets also facing potential impact.

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Outdated ERP? Spot the Signs Before It Stalls Your Progress

Aging construction ERP systems can slow down productivity and put your business at risk. If you’re working with outdated software, you may be missing out on essential features and innovations like AI, AR, and enhanced reporting capabilities. This guide provides you with insights regarding when you need to upgrade and outlines what to look for in a new construction ERP system.