Contractor Bookkeeping
JUNE 19, 2020
If you're serious about getting the best value you can for your marketing budget, you'll need to develop a marketing plan. Many contractors are having challenges adapting to this ever-changing economy. Trade contractors who rely on the same general contractors they did a few years ago to supply jobs to bid on are finding it more difficult to recover and find work.
Construction Business Owner
JUNE 18, 2020
4 Tips for Better Change Order Management. Elizabeth Manning. Thu, 06/18/2020 - 10:53. I n an HBRC Journal study , results showed that the average cost overrun from change orders was as much as 11% to 15% of the original contract value for many construction projects. This could quickly make the difference between a job being profitable and nonprofitable for a construction company.
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Construction Junkie
JUNE 18, 2020
photo by Andy Rogers , CC BY-SA 2.0. Even though the means to prevent trench collapses is pretty simple , dozens of construction workers continue to be killed by them every year. A few weeks ago, The Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR) held a webinar on trenching and excavation hazards, the reduction of which is has been OSHA’s priority goal since 2018.
Pro Builder
JUNE 18, 2020
Single-Family Construction Permits Point to Building Growth. cbroderick. Thu, 06/18/2020 - 10:07. Numbers for single-family home construction remained flat in May with a 675,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate, but permits are signaling a promising growth. Single-family permits jumped nearly 12% last month, only 1.8% of what they were in 2019. Multifamily construction increased 15% in May as well, yet its future is not as bright as single-family construction.
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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.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JUNE 16, 2020
How technology is helping contractors provide safer jobsites and more streamlined processes.
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The Constructor
JUNE 16, 2020
Job Safety Analysis (JSA) is a process that breaks down and identifies the dangers of a particular job operation or task by integrating health and.
Job Order Contracting
JUNE 19, 2020
A Guide to Construction Services Procurement would be incomplete without a discussion of collaborative LEAN construction planning and management methodology. The latter is a robust, proven method of integrating the planning, procurement, and project delivery of repair, renovation, maintenance, and new new construction in and early and ongoing manner to consistent drive optimal outcomes.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JUNE 18, 2020
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Construction Business Owner
JUNE 16, 2020
6 Tips for Staffing Regardless of Market Conditions. Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 06/16/2020 - 14:01. Although many construction projects have been delayed due to COVID-19 restrictions, plenty of projects continue and their staffing needs remain crucial. Some ongoing construction projects—such as those funded by the government—come with built-in restrictions that make them even more challenging to fulfill.
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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.
The Constructor
JUNE 15, 2020
As pile foundations carry a lot of load, they must be installed with utmost care. The selection of suitable equipment and the process employed for.
Job Order Contracting
JUNE 18, 2020
Facilities knowledge management. in combination with LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery is the only proven pathway to improved financial, environmental, and functional performance outcomes. Building an integrated facilities knowledge management / LEAN environment is far from complex. The process does, however, requires owner leadership, commitment, and competency.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JUNE 17, 2020
In just a few short steps, you can be on your way to being a data-driven contractor with Viewpoint Analytics.
Construction Business Owner
JUNE 15, 2020
Social Distancing on the Jobsite. Kathy Wells. Mon, 06/15/2020 - 13:52. The jobsite we once knew—pre-COVID-19—was packed with meetings and personal interactions that we hardly considered risky until now. Today, we live in a world where the health and safety of our employees is not only a priority, but it’s also a major factor contributing directly to the well-being of those in our communities, cities, states and beyond.
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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.
The Constructor
JUNE 14, 2020
The Real Estate Regulatory Authority Act (RERA) was introduced to bring in transparency, accountability, and financial control into the highly.
Construction Dive
JUNE 19, 2020
While some aspects of construction are inching toward normal, others seem to be impacted by an unknown future, according to data collected by the Associated General Contractors of America and Procore.
Job Order Contracting
JUNE 15, 2020
JOC Program development involves a strategic analysis of current and planned capabilities and a clear definition of desired outcomes. For most public sector real property managers, and facilities management teams, JOC Program goals include the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, and new construction projects on-time and on-budget, in full compliance with applicable regulations.
Construction Business Owner
JUNE 17, 2020
Weathering the COVID-19 Storm. Kathy Wells. Wed, 06/17/2020 - 10:31. The COVID-19 pandemic has had far-reaching impacts on every aspect of daily life. World leaders and citizens alike are reacting to the rapidly changing situation as society enters a new reality for which there is no playbook. Business owners and executive teams from every industry are being tested.
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The Constructor
JUNE 15, 2020
Hardwood flooring is one of the best choices to bring distinctive air into the interior space, but it changes its behavior with the natural weather.
Construction Dive
JUNE 15, 2020
The proposed plan focuses on seven geographic areas and would include the construction of storm surge barriers.
Digger Blog
JUNE 18, 2020
Bobcat has unveiled its Stage V upgrades for telehandlers and M-Series compact tracked loaders, along with walkaround videos for a closer look.
Job Order Contracting
JUNE 15, 2020
Best value FM will remain an elusive goal for public sector real property owners until a transformation of basic management practices takes place. The path to best value facilities requires competency in both life-cycle total-cost-of-ownership asset management and LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. Both require higher levels of leadership, commitment, and competency that previously available.
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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.
The Constructor
JUNE 13, 2020
Where do people in the Non-Destructive Testing industry work? Infrastructure construction and maintenance Defense and Military Aircraft and Aerospace.
Construction Dive
JUNE 16, 2020
David Porter spoke with Construction Dive about how good pay, retirement benefits and structure can help entice task-oriented former service members.
BD+C
JUNE 19, 2020
A few years ago, in his book “Parking and the City,” Donald Shoup, distinguished research professor of urban planning at UCLA’s Luskin School of Public Affairs, estimated that there were eight parking spaces for every vehicle that was on the road in the U.S. Other research also shows that one in three Americans doesn’t have a park within a 10-minute walk from his or her home.
Green Building Law Update
JUNE 14, 2020
This blog post is an update to my June 6th post, Two New LEED Pilot Credits Respond to COVID-19 , describing that the U.S. Green Building Council has now added two additional Pilot Credits responding to the novel coronavirus. You may reasonably infer that I have posted an update (. something I rarely do) because I believe the two new LEED pilot credits can contribute to a meaningful consideration of how to adapt to keep people safe in buildings and how to mitigate risk to owners of those buildin
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The Constructor
JUNE 13, 2020
The construction industry has generally tended to resist digital transformation that other industrial and business sectors have witnessed in recent.
Construction Dive
JUNE 17, 2020
The Kenzen Patch is intended to detect the warning signs of heat stroke and other heat-related illnesses.
BD+C
JUNE 17, 2020
Santa Fe recently achieved the LEED Gold rating under the LEED v4.1 system—making it the second city in the world to achieve this distinction.
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