Construction Today
JANUARY 21, 2025
The construction industry is evolving rapidly, with new home construction methods offering greater efficiency, sustainability, and affordability than ever before. Whether you’re a prospective homeowner or a developer, understanding these innovative building techniques is crucial for making informed decisions. But what is new construction, and how does it differ from traditional methods?
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 20, 2025
Organizations Persistently Run a Deficit in the Personnel Arena ccapoccia Mon, 01/20/2025 - 13:21 N o one should say, If we lose , we are in so much trouble. Consider a championship football team. There are only 11 players on the field at any given time representing a team. However, whether collegiate or pro, the roster has 105 or 53 players, respectively, providing a certain level of depth.
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Construction Specifier
JANUARY 23, 2025
By Mark D. Hagel, PhD, P.Eng. Photo by Klassen Photography/courtesy Jackson Masonry The invention of skeleton frame construction, which creates the buildings primary load-bearing role using a concrete or steel frame skeleton, led to the removal of the load-bearing function of masonry in the late 19 th century. The first building to use a steel-frame skeleton in North America was the Home Insurance Building in Chicago, completed in 1885.
Construction Dive
JANUARY 21, 2025
American Express and Billd are teaming up to help eligible construction companies access working capital through extended payment terms.
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Contractor Magazine
JANUARY 22, 2025
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Construction Marketing
JANUARY 20, 2025
Maintaining a property requires more than just keeping the walls clean and fixing the odd pipe. Property maintenance also includes your garden. It can either highlight the beauty of your place or, if neglected, undermine it. If you have ever dreamed of your outside area as a functional vegetable garden, you are not alone. Many people want to cultivate their own produce, but often, they’re unsure of how to begin.
ENR Construction
JANUARY 23, 2025
Senior PM Nick Pemberton of Matt Constr8ction, with neighbors and colleagues, used borrowed and donated equipment to quickly move pool water to where it was critically needed as the Eaton blaze spread to his Altadena, Calif.
Construction Law
JANUARY 23, 2025
Opinions are divided about government plans to reduce the ability of objectors to projects to cause delays using repeated judicial review appeals. 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 onFridays by creating a Newsletter account.
Revit OpEd
JANUARY 23, 2025
I've often thought about this but don't recall complaining about it before. I "wish" that the options offered on the Options Bar were closer to the work at hand. Perhaps "center" all the options being offered by default, at least? Here's the Option for "Copy" when using the Mirror tool. It's soooo faaaar awaaaay from the work at hand. With the mirror tool I can use the CTRL key to toggle it on (if off) and off (if on).
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Contractor Bookkeeping
JANUARY 24, 2025
Did you know that 39% of projects fail due to budget issues? For small businesses and entrepreneurs, the stakes couldnt be higher. Managing a project budget is not just about numbers; its about ensuring your business is profitable. By understanding the essential steps of project budgeting, you can turn potential pitfalls into opportunities for success.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JANUARY 23, 2025
Viewpoint enables contractors to better manage their projects, processes and people, using the data gathered to lower risk and improve margins.
Construction Dive
JANUARY 22, 2025
OpenAI, SoftBank and Oracle will fund the creation of 10 facilities during the initial phase of the Stargate initiative, with the option to increase to 20.
Construction Today
JANUARY 21, 2025
The race to dominate the AI landscape is pushing tech giants to invest in unprecedented infrastructure expansions. Microsoft has announced an ambitious $80 billion plan to develop AI-focused data centers in the United States by 2028. This bold move underscores the increasing demand for AI-driven cloud services, sustainability innovations, and hyperscale computing solutions.
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Contractor Magazine
JANUARY 24, 2025
In 2026, the industry will need to bring in 499,000 new workers as spending picks up in response to presumed lower interest rates.
Construction Law
JANUARY 24, 2025
Building materials supplier Travis Perkins has been fined 2 million after pleading guilty to health and safety breaches that led to inadequately secured timber falling from one of its lorries, killing the driver of a car. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details.
Construction Dive
JANUARY 23, 2025
Much of the U.S. is experiencing frigid temperatures this week. Workers unaccustomed to the cold may need extra protection, experts say.
Construction Today
JANUARY 21, 2025
NASA’s Artemis program, aimed at returning humans to the Moon and establishing a foundation for future Mars exploration, is one of the most ambitious space initiatives of the 21st century. At the heart of this effort is the Mobile Launcher 2 (ML-2), a towering and highly complex structure designed to support the Space Launch System (SLS) rockets—currently the most powerful rockets ever built.
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ENR Construction
JANUARY 24, 2025
The number of new workers needed to meet construction demand will rise even further in 2026, says ABC, as interest rates are expected to fall.
Construction Law
JANUARY 23, 2025
Full delivery of the New Hospital Programme that aims to build or expand 40 hospitals has been delayed for at least ten years, and some might not start construction until 2039, Health Secretary Wes Streeting has announced. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details.
Construction Dive
JANUARY 24, 2025
The construction industry needs nearly half a million more workers, particularly those with trades skills and experience, to deliver on project demand, per Associated Builders and Contractors.
Construction Today
JANUARY 21, 2025
Women in Construction Week has become a cornerstone event for recognizing and celebrating the contributions of women in the construction industry. Organized annually by the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), this week-long initiative highlights the challenges women face in the field and showcases their successes as they reshape one of the most traditionally male-dominated… Source The post Women in Construction Week 2025: Empowering Industry Leaders appeared fi
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Construction firms are battling rising material costs. Inflation, supply chain issues, and contractual constraints are squeezing margins and disrupting schedules. This guide delivers actionable strategies to help you secure pricing, optimize procurement, and manage contracts effectively. Learn how to use technology, streamline operations, and minimize waste to keep your projects profitable.
ENR Construction
JANUARY 22, 2025
County Public Works Director Mark Pestrella discusses how crews have begun removing toxins, cleaning up damage and replacing basic utilities in fire damaged areas in California.
Construction Law
JANUARY 23, 2025
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has called for a licensing system for contractors to be introduced, along with an improved competence system for construction professionals. 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 onFridays by creating a Newsletter account.
Construction Dive
JANUARY 21, 2025
Big D Builders said it has restarted work on the jobsite at the Boise Airport nearly one year after three workers were killed.
Federal Construction Contracting Blog
JANUARY 21, 2025
Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) have been controversial in the construction industry. On January 21, 2025, the United States Court of Federal Claims issued a ruling in MVL USA, Inc. et al. v. The United States that found that PLAs violate the Competition in Contracting Act (CICA). The courts ruling is a major victory for construction contractors who have long argued that PLAs are anti-competitive.
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ENR Construction
JANUARY 22, 2025
Public Works Director Mark Pestrella discusses how crews have begun removing toxins, cleaning up damage and replacing basic utilities in fire damaged areas
Construction Today
JANUARY 21, 2025
The Biden administration is taking significant steps to accelerate permitting for critical infrastructure projects, with a dual focus on clean energy and data centers. These reforms are part of a broader strategy to address pressing environmental, economic, and technological challenges. As data centers increasingly consume vast amounts of energy, and as clean energy projects face bureaucratic… Source The post Data Centers and Clean Energy: The US Push for Faster Project Approvals appeared
Construction Dive
JANUARY 24, 2025
Large-scale developments worth billions of dollars are underway across the country as the new year begins.
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