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5 ways to improve your construction company’s profitability

Lets Build

Many construction companies struggle to stay profitable. One major reason behind this is the way the industry works. A lot of business leaders focus on bidding on contracts and winning jobs rather than making a profit in order to keep up. Many clients, especially in the public sector, tend to award contracts to the lowest.

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Demystifying Bloodborne Pathogen Safety

Safety Services Company

Demystifying Bloodborne Pathogen Safety. Working in an environment that exposes you to bodily fluids like blood bears serious risks. These fluids can carry pathogens that can cause fatal diseases. Bloodborne pathogens are especially dangerous. One tiny cut from a small needle can be the difference between a long healthy life and a chronic disease that needs maintenance medicine. .

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Building over a building: A radical project from the archives

The Korte Company

Ralph Korte was fed up. He’d been in the factory at the corner of 6 th and Zschokke streets in Highland, Illinois many times to talk about problems with the building. On every visit, the factory’s managers complained about the state of the structure: It was flimsy. Its roof leaked. Too much snow and the whole place would cave in. And after every visit, the message handed down from distant corporate bosses was the same.

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5 Ways to Minimize Jobsite Distractions

Construction Business Owner

Experiencing distractions while operating construction equipment, such as excavators or wheel loaders, may not be as prevalent as while driving a car or truck, but they are something that every company needs to address with its employees. Operator distractions are everywhere. Learn how to prevent and correct them here. .

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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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Coming Soon to a Screen Near You!

Viewpoint Construction Technology

We've overhauled Vista to make for a faster, more efficient operating experience.

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Rose McMurray, FDRSafety Senior Advisor, Appointed to National Safety Council Board Of Directors

FDR Safety

On November 12th the National Safety Council announced the appointments of 11 new members to the National Safety Council Board of Directors, including FDRsafety’s own Rose McMurray. Ms. McMurray joins as a NSC Division Representative, bringing her vast knowledge and experience in Transportation Safety policies and practices to the Council. Leading FDRsafety’s Transportation Safety Division, she provides clients with insight into how to obtain good ratings in CSA 2010 measurements.

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What’s the best professional advice you’ve received regarding risk mitigation?

Construction Business Owner

Construction industry experts discuss the basis of their risk mitigation strategies.

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Four Themes around Construction in the Cloud

Viewpoint Construction Technology

A look at four findings from contractors surveyed on the cloud from the Dodge Data & Analytics report, "Improving Performance with Project Data"

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Cantilevered Beams and Trusses- Applications and Advantages

The Constructor

A cantilever is a rigid structural member such as beam fixed at one end to a commonly vertical support from which it protrudes. It can also be.

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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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What You Can Say about RECs is Regulated by the FTC

Green Building Law Update

Businesses who generate renewable energy, say, by using solar panels, but sell the Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) for the renewable energy they generate shouldn’t claim they “use” renewable energy. The Federal Trade Commissions has advised that such a claim would be deceptive. The guidance from the FTC is not new, but as renewable energy becomes more prevalent, increasingly businesses are making claims about their green energy.

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20 Female Leaders in Construction You Need to Know

Construction Business Owner

Currently, women represent only 9% of the construction workforce. In the field, that statistic has an even starker contrast: For every 100 men on the jobsite, there is only one woman. However, many of the women who go to work in construction every day do so with the drive and a vision for a more diverse and more inclusive workforce. In the following pages, we’ve highlighted 20 of those women. .

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AIA updates construction management contract documents

Construction Dive

The AIA's revisions address the larger industry trend of early collaboration in preconstruction and integrated project delivery methods.

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What are the Contents of Construction Documents?

The Constructor

Construction documents are written, graphic, and pictorial documents prepared or assembled for describing and communicating the design, location, and.

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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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Skanska designs personal protective equipment tailor-made for the female workforce

BD+C

The number of women in the construction industry is growing. According to the Institute for Women’s Policy Research, between 2017 and 2018 alone the number of women working in construction trades increased by 17.6%. The percentage of women classified as construction managers has also risen, from 5.9% in 2003 to 7.7% in 2018. As a whole, the percentage of women in the construction industry sits at 9.9%.

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The Strategy Behind the Brand: WD-40

Construction Business Owner

It’s in your garage. It’s in your truck’s toolbox. It’s in your office storage closet. And it’s even in your kitchen at home. Chances are, you use WD-40 Multi-Use Product to keep your tools and equipment running smoothly. The product has been around for more than 65 years, and the original solution has stayed virtually the same.

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OSHA: Faulty wiring at Universal Orlando caused electric shocks to employees, guests

Construction Dive

The theme park was not fined for the incident, but one legal expert says the company and contractors that built the park could be sued by individuals who were injured.

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What are Permanent and Temporary Works at Construction Sites?

The Constructor

Construction site works are generally classified into permanent site works and temporary site works. Permanent site works are required for the entire.

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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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Polk County – Florida’s Best Place For Business

Business Facilities

Polk County, Florida located along the heart of the I4 corridor is a multifaceted economic engine centered on innovation, technological advances, manufacturing, logistics and so much more. - Read: Polk County – Florida’s Best Place For Business at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Doosan Bobcat Boosts its Manufacturing in Minnesota

Construction Equipment

Doosan Bobcat will invest $26 million for an expansion of its Litchfield, Minnesota, manufacturing facility.

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'They've defended America, now let's help them build it': Experts talk combating construction labor shortage with veterans

Construction Dive

While countless jobs in the construction industry go unfilled, a stream of highly capable veterans look for work. Some experts say it's a marketing problem.

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Standard Brick Dimensions Based on Different Codes

The Constructor

Brick dimensions is one of the most crucial parameters that need to be considered during the selection of bricks in order to ensure they fit with.

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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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Modular construction reaches new heights

BD+C

The modular construction industry—long associated with “low-rise” structures—keeps rising higher and higher. Key decision makers will gather at World of Modular, the modular construction industry’s largest and longest running tradeshow and convention, on March 9 – 12, 2020 in Orlando, Florida to discuss innovation in modular, including the growing trend of modular high rises.

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KoKo Drains: Drain Cleaning at its Best

Contractor Magazine

Having built a reputation on services that people can trust, KoKo Drains, South Pasadena, Calif.

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P3s can add significant costs to Canadian highway projects, study finds

Construction Dive

An analysis by a progressive think tank of one Nova Scotia highway project found it cost about $175 million more as a P3 than it would have if it were government financed.

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4 Tips to Combat Drowsy Driving

Construction Equipment

Driver behavior is critical to maintaining a safe on-road fleet, but fatigued and drowsy driving is an often-overlooked danger.

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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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A guitar-shaped hotel is South Florida’s latest beacon

BD+C

The world’s first guitar-shaped hotel, with a price tag estimated at $1.5 billion, opened in Hollywood, Fla., late last month.

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TATRO Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week

Contractor Magazine

The company currently has 17 enrolled apprentices.

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What's your construction ROI? Quickly find out!

Construction Dive

It only takes a few minutes to calculate just how much time and money you are currently losing by using paper and spreadsheet for your project management in the construction and service trade.