Sat.Jan 21, 2023 - Fri.Jan 27, 2023

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5 Essential Excavation Attachments for Construction Sites

Construction Marketing

Once you purchase an excavator for your construction business, you’re well on your way to performing a wide range of tasks efficiently. However, the excavator won’t be the only thing you need to purchase to achieve optimal productivity. You might also need to buy many different excavator attachments. With dozens of options on the market and only a limited budget to work with, you might be curious about the most important attachments you need to buy to get business underway.

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How to Ward Off Workplace Hearing Loss

Construction Business Owner

How to Ward Off Workplace Hearing Loss ccapoccia Tue, 01/24/2023 - 10:55 The average construction worker may encounter any number of loud noises during a shift, but just how loud is too loud? Exposure to loud noises — especially over a long period of time — can cause permanent hearing damage, including ringing in the ears and partial hearing loss. Hearing damage, which is irreversible, can limit a worker’s abilities and reduce their overall quality of life.

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New construction technology releases: January 2023

Construction Dive

eTakeoff, Topcon, RedTeam and others have recently released new products and updates to keep construction projects running on time and on budget.

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Do Roofing and Scaffolding Specialist Subcontractors Need Construction Software?

Viewpoint Construction Technology

From safety and compliance to improving your team's productivity, we delve into why specialist subcontractor software is made for roofers and scaffold

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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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14 Types of Closet Doors: A Comprehensive Guide to Choosing the Right One for Your Home

Learn Civil Engineering

Generally, clothing, jewelry, and other valuables are kept behind Closet Doors. A crucial step in safeguarding the items within is selecting the ideal closet door for the bedroom. A stunning door may also highlight your sense of style. But with so many different styles of closet doors available, which one is best for you?

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Flush Doors: A Practical And Stylish Choice For Your Home

The Constructor

Are you looking for a practical and stylish door option for your home? Flush doors could be a perfect choice. Flush doors are one of the most popular in commercial and residential buildings, offering a sleek appearance and great performance features. But it’s not just their looks that make them such a desirable choice – […] The post Flush Doors: A Practical And Stylish Choice For Your Home appeared first on The Constructor.

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6 Key Construction HR Management Issues—And How Technology Can Help

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Managing construction HR can be a complex challenge, but modern technologies are simplifying the human resources processes.

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Significant Improvement of Evaluation and Maintenance of Building Infrastructure – Public Sector

Job Order Contracting

Significant improvement of evaluation and maintenance building infrastructure is required to reverse the legacy of environmental and financial waste. Significant Improvement of Evaluation and Maintenance of Building Infrastructure requires accelerated adoption of readily available robust programmatic tools and support services that analyze and reduce both risk and cost.

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What’s the Best Source for Hiring?

Construction Business Owner

What’s the Best Source for Hiring?

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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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Home Decor Trend Alert – Top Wall Texture Ideas

The Constructor

Are you looking for ways to liven up the decor in your home? A great way to cut through the clutter is to focus on wall textures. This article will show you all the latest trends for home decor in 2022 and inspire you with your wall texture projects. We’ll explore the different types of […] The post Home Decor Trend Alert – Top Wall Texture Ideas appeared first on The Constructor.

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Phases of Commercial Real Estate Development

Construction Marketing

Commercial real estate development involves the process of acquiring, designing, constructing, and leasing or selling commercial properties such as office buildings, retail centers, and industrial parks. Read more on the proper steps to ensure your commercial investment runs smoothly. 1. Find a Location The development process begins with identifying a suitable location and assessing its potential for development.

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Rethink Preventive Maintenance – Lower costs 30%-40% while extending system life up to 10x

Job Order Contracting

In today’s economic environment it may be time to rethink Preventive Maintenance, lower costs 30%-40%, and extend system life up to 10x. While most facilities management teams have a preventive maintenance program, there is only one source for PM tasks, checklists, AND locally researched costs for EVERY FREQUENCY (daily, weekly, monthly, annually… ), and that is Four BT, LCC (4BT)!

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November 2022 Construction Industry Stats

Construction Business Owner

November 2022 Construction Industry Stats ccapoccia Tue, 01/24/2023 - 11:01 The Construction Business Owner team compiles statistics each month from several sources, including the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the United States Census Bureau, to give you a better understanding of the current state of affairs for the construction industry.

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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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Maximizing Your Space with a Sloping Roof

The Constructor

Are you looking for ways to maximize your space but want to avoid investing in a major renovation? Sloping roofs can be the perfect solution! They provide a modern and stylish look for your home and make the best use of your space, creating more living and storage areas than you ever thought possible. This […] The post Maximizing Your Space with a Sloping Roof appeared first on The Constructor.

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3 Benefits of Construction Software for Mechanical and Electrical Contractors

Viewpoint Construction Technology

We discuss how M&E subcontractors can use construction field software to increase productivity, compliance, and profits.

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2023 begins with ‘positive momentum’ for construction

Construction Dive

December project starts grew 27%, the first end-of-year monthly gain since 2017, according to Dodge.

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Electric vs. Diesel: Which Machine Is Right for Your Fleet?

Construction Business Owner

Electric vs. Diesel: Which Machine Is Right for Your Fleet? ccapoccia Tue, 01/24/2023 - 10:00 Construction equipment manufacturers are embracing electric power. Most major construction equipment manufacturers have electric vehicles (EVs) in their current production catalogs. Some of this is driven by corporate decisions to decrease the negative impact when it comes to climate change and pollution, and some of it is driven to help their customers be more productive and profitable.

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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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Exploring the Different Types of Clamps and Their Uses

The Constructor

Have you ever wondered how to secure two objects together? Then you need to understand clamps — a tool that can compress, hold, and secure two objects together. Clamps are incredibly useful and come in various sizes, designs, and styles. This article will explore the different types of clamps and the various ways they can […] The post Exploring the Different Types of Clamps and Their Uses appeared first on The Constructor.

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Reducing the admin burden for foremen: How construction apps can help save time

Lets Build

How much time do you and your crew lose each day because you’re stuck working on time-consuming administrative tasks? If you’re like most foremen and site managers, it’s more than you’d like to admit—construction professionals spend over one-third of their time on non-productive activities. As a result, on-site activities get delayed, causing you to miss deadlines and go over budget trying to make up for that wasted time.

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NY’s Carlos’ Law hikes penalties for jobsite safety crimes

Construction Dive

The $500,000-minimum fine for a felony targets contractors that have a “poor safety culture,” one attorney said.

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Smoothing the Road to Electric Work Trucks

Construction Business Owner

Smoothing the Road to Electric Work Trucks ccapoccia Tue, 01/24/2023 - 09:49 Electric power is beneficial, but converting a fleet of work trucks to run on electricity is not as simple as flipping a switch. Producing a work truck is far from simple. These vehicles are often constructed in multiple stages and by multiple manufacturers. Converting from internal combustion engines to electric drive systems piles on the complexity.

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Seamless Finance Solutions for Construction Leaders

Designed specifically for construction finance professionals, CMiC’s ERP delivers the tools needed to manage projects with precision. Integrated job costing ensures real-time visibility into expenses, while automated progress billing accelerates cash flow. Revenue recognition compliance tools automate revenue recognition, and powerful analytics provide actionable insights.

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20+ Fresh Releases for Autodesk Construction Cloud

Autodesk Construction Cloud

At Autodesk, our goal is to help your teams work faster and smarter all year long. This month, we have 20+ product releases across Autodesk Construction Cloud platform and products including Autodesk Build, Autodesk BIM Collaborate, BuildingConnected, ProEst, and BIM 360. And because your time is valuable, we don’t need you to sweat the details.

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Oxford Professor's Latest Book Examines Roots of Project Failure

ENR Construction

Bent Flyvbjerg and Dan Gardner's "How Big Things Get Done" stems from Flyvbjerg's work at Oxford University studying megaprojects.

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2023 construction outlook roundup: Proceed with caution

Construction Dive

As they look to the year ahead, contractors want to know how frayed supply chains, inflation and labor shortages will affect their business.

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Tips for Maximizing Your Savings During Tax Season

Construction Business Owner

Tips for Maximizing Your Savings During Tax Season ccapoccia Mon, 01/23/2023 - 15:26 With supply chain dynamics, inflation and rising material costs, contractors are experiencing heightened pressure on their margins. Reducing income taxes through effective planning is one way to put cash back into contractors’ pockets. The following will take a quick look at several tax savings strategies.

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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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Behind the Build: Interview with Maggie Farrell, Diversity & HR Manager at S. M. Wilson & Co.

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Fact: R epresentation matters , and it greatly affects your employee recruitment and retention. This is why diversity and inclusion programs are vital to building a solid workforce in your construction firm. Multiple studies have shown that diverse teams are more innovative and perform better. A study by Boston Consulting Group found that firms led by diverse management teams see higher revenues.

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Home Builder Sentiment Is Rising for the First Time in Over a Year—Here’s Why

Pro Builder

Home Builder Sentiment Is Rising for the First Time in Over a Year—Here’s Why ldeakins Thu, 01/26/2023 - 10:43 A slight drop in mortgage interest rates is motivating prospective buyers to jump back into the for-sale market, and that new activity is boosting home builder sentiment at the start of 2023 After 12 consecutive monthly declines, builder sentiment rose for the first time in January thanks to a slight drop in mortgage interest rates.

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Agilent plans $725M expansion at Colorado manufacturing facility

Construction Dive

The buildout follows strong demand growth for high-quality active pharmaceutical ingredients, as well as a positive outlook for manufacturing construction.

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