Construction Dive

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Rising wages and plentiful jobs have kept employees' spirits high, but watch for signs of discontent, a new report says.

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Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Construction marketing is a specialized field of marketing that focuses on promoting services and products related to the construction industry. It is vital as it helps construction businesses establish their brand, reach potential clients, and ultimately grow their business. It’s not just about making sales, but about fostering relationships and building a reputation that can lead to long-term success in a highly competitive industry.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 2, 2023

4 Tips to Protect Your Machine Investment ccapoccia Mon, 10/02/2023 - 11:44 Purchasing a piece of equipment — or an entire fleet — is undoubtedly a long-term investment. Additionally, your compact loader, excavator, lawn mower and many other equipment purchases may be directly tied to your professional livelihood, making their reliability even more important to you, your business and your future.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Getting approved for a business loan or line of credit is more complicated than qualifying for a personal loan. Small construction business owners must be adequately prepared to meet with a lender to present their business in the best possible light and ready for the money they need. Think of all the times: You loaned money to a friend or relative Provided labor and materials for somebody's home or business without a deposit check Did change order work that you never got paid for doing and never

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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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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Generative AI is here and it's impacting white-collar jobs (architects, engineers, project managers, etc.). Its infrastructure is already in place, so adoption is happening faster than expected. As a result, predictions about how it will impact the workforce might not necessarily be accurate.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Do You Know the Currency of the Field? ccapoccia Mon, 10/02/2023 - 12:26 Even today, some construction companies are reluctant to share information with the field employees — mainly, the budget figures. For a litany of reasons, “the office” is fearful of the superintendent or foremen possessing job cost information.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Contractors say lead times for generators, electrical switchgears and elevators stretch to two years because of billion-dollar builds.

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Cassell Construction Estimating

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Intorducing The New Sage Estimating To Vista Exporting Tool Quickly convert your sage estimates into a viewpoint vista project management budget Works with the sage estimating versions 9.8 to 13.X (Pervasive) Flexible Contract Items & Cost Codes Compatible with standard complexity markups Material & Subcontract Records included Avaialable exclusively from Cassel Consulting Introducing Price $1995 plus 20% annual support Optimize Simplify Improve Grow The post Sage Estimating to Vista Exp

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Viewpoint enables contractors to better manage their projects, processes and people, using the data gathered to lower risk and improve margins.

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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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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Lessons From the Garbage Pail Kids ccapoccia Mon, 10/02/2023 - 00:53 This summer, my wife decided to help a few of the local neighborhood kids by hiring them to clean our garbage bins. For $15, they would fully clean our large garbage and recycling bins. My only responsibility was to pay them. One night, our doorbell rang. We both looked shocked since neither of us were expecting someone so late.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The nation's decrepit dams desperately need rehabilitation, something the new loans are designed to fund.

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Construction Today

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a digital representation of a building’s physical and functional characteristics. It is a powerful tool that streamlines the construction process by enabling architects, engineers, and contractors to work collaboratively on a single platform. Here are five things you need to know about BIM: While BIM is often associated with 3D modeling, it is much more than.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Bellway Homes, has adopted Viewpoint For Projects, along with Field View, as its construction management platform.

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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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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Concrete Paves the Way to a More Sustainable Future ccapoccia Mon, 10/02/2023 - 09:45 Millions of miles of pavements are placed or rehabilitated across the globe every year. Nearly 2.8 million lane-miles of pavement are in the U.S. and are a focus in the effort to lower U.S. greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), according to a February 2023 study from the MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub (CSHub).

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The labor market appears to be cooling, but construction labor woes won’t go anywhere anytime soon, an economist says.

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Cassell Construction Estimating

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Focus: Estimating & budgeting for Department of Defense projects, facilities, manufacturing, and public utilities. Optimum company (type): > 50 million dollar D.O.D. contractors, government agencies, owners Quick evaluation: Easy to use right out of the box for estimating & budgeting. More popular with D.O.D., governmental agencies, and facility owners #1 Strength: US Cost Success Estimator is an estimating system created by estimators, and doesn’t require a fully-developed database

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BD+C

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Transforming the entry experience with biophilic design 0 qpurcell Wed, 10/04/2023 - 13:44 Biophilic Design Vessel Architecture & Design's Cassandra Wallace, AIA, NCARB, explores how incorporating biophilic design elements and dynamic lighting can transform a seemingly cavernous entry space into a warm and inviting focal point. Cassandra Wallace, AIA, NCARB MFPRO+ Blog MFPRO+ New Projects Senior Living Design Designers Architects Biophilic Design Daylighting Designs Projects Sustainable Design a

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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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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Tools & Tech That Will Transform Your Jobsite ccapoccia Mon, 10/02/2023 - 10:37 The construction industry has transformed in recent years, propelled by technological advancements that have significantly optimized workforce demand. The use of cutting-edge construction equipment and innovative technology has reshaped the way projects are planned, executed and completed.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 2, 2023

An uptick in megaproject funding drove overall nonresidential outlays higher for the third consecutive month, according to the U.S. Census Bureau data.

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Cassell Construction Estimating

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Focus: Conceptual budget estimates Optimum company size: > $10mm Quick evaluation: Lightning fast budgeting (even without plans) based on similar, comparable estimates #1 Strength: Winest Modelogix potentially stores a company’s entire estimating intellectual property in a single database. This is huge. Extremely fast & intuitive budgeting, based on comps from in-house designed categories & queries. #1 Disadvantage: As is, Winest Modelogix can’t be used as a basis for detailed estim

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Civiconcepts

OCTOBER 1, 2023

The majority of time spent relaxing at home is within the four walls of the living room.

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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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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 2, 2023

8 Reasons to Invest in Operations Software — & 1 Reason You Shouldn’t ccapoccia Mon, 10/02/2023 - 09:53 The challenges of running a construction company are well known. From dealing with tight profit margins, short project timelines and equipment issues, along with an abundance of complex logistics daily, it can be extremely difficult to manage. Not to mention the ever-shrinking workforce the construction industry has been dealing with, further amplifying these issues.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The hub will produce concrete on site and employ barges to reduce emissions and congestion on the airport rehab project.

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Cassell Construction Estimating

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The Five Basics of Fundamentally Sound Construction Operations 1. Accurate Estimating a. Build the entire job, step by step in your head b. Take a consistent, organized approach (computer OR manual) c. Take off material in reasonable detail; don’t get bogged down in minutiae d. Focus on managing your biggest risk- LABOR i. Estimate labor & equipment hours required for each major task e.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 2, 2023

4 design strategies for successful K-12 magnet schools 0 qpurcell Mon, 10/02/2023 - 09:41 K-12 Schools Clark Nexsen's Donna Francis, AIA, Principal, and Becky Brady, AIA, share four reasons why diverse K-12 magnet schools require diverse design. Becky Brady, AIA, and Donna Francis, AIA K-12 Schools Designers Architects Interior Architecture Magnet schools emerged on the K-12 scene as early as the 1960s to establish a public education option that met multiple goals: Attracting a diverse student b

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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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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Leveraging Machine Tech for a Win-Win-Win Situation ccapoccia Mon, 10/02/2023 - 10:04 Construction equipment has undergone a technological transformation over the past several years, leading to significant improvements in productivity, efficiency, safety, environmental impact and more.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Experts say new footwear companies have pioneered materials and methods to help workers find the right fit.

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Cassell Construction Estimating

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Does this sound familiar at your company? 1. Bids are time‐consuming 2. Job costing is tedious 3. We’re too busy to change now‐ and besides we’ve always done it this way This article takes a light-hearted look at excuses for operating out of control. 1. Bids are time‐consuming: How are you doing your takeoff? Are you still using a scale and wheel? Digitizing on the 
computer?

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