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5 Essential Financial Management Tips for Small Construction Companies

Civiconcepts

Source: Pexels Managing finances effectively is essential for success in any business, but especially so for small construction companies.

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How construction businesses can utilize esports marketing strategies

Construction Marketing

Over the last two decades, marketing has grown into a trailblazer — where utilizing new methods and techniques is needed for any business to stay ahead. With this, each industry has its own set of marketing tools and strategies, where each business finds new ways to grab its audience’s attention. One of the most prominent in the world of marketing has to be the evolution of esports, and industries like construction , finance, and other traditional businesses should take a leaf out of the e

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Florida construction workers say they’re denied water, rest, shade

Construction Dive

With a state law restricting local governments from mandating heat safety on the horizon, immigrant laborers say bosses refuse their calls for relief.

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Seeing the Big Picture & Setting Up a Company for Lasting Success

Construction Business Owner

Seeing the Big Picture & Setting Up a Company for Lasting Success ccapoccia Thu, 05/30/2024 - 13:55 In 1979, McDonald’s launched its first Happy Meal, the Sony Walkman arrived on the music scene and CompuServe introduced a dial-up service for consumers — a precursor to today’s online world. During this time of creativity and innovation, Keith Kothmann founded Construction Cost Management (CCM) in Fort Worth, Texas.

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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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CHRYSO & GCP Win Two Innovative Fiber Project of the Year Awards

GCP Applied Technologies

CHRYSO & GCP Win Two Innovative Fiber Project of the Year Awards Phillip.fry@gc… Wed, 05/29/2024 - 14:30 DUCTILCRETE® & STRUX® solutions recognized for solving complex challenges GCP Applied Technologies May 29, 2024 CHRYSO & GCP (Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals), a worldwide leader in sustainable construction, is proud to announce that the Fiber Reinforced Concrete Association (FRCA) awarded two of their projects with the Innovative Fiber Project of the Year award.

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PC Joins Bernstein Shur Women in Construction Event

PC Construction

Last week I joined fellow employee-owners Melanie Hurrell and Natalie Boor at Bernstein Shur’s 9 th Annual Women in Construction event in Falmouth, Maine. Berstein Shur is a female-led, New England-based law firm that practices around the world in multiple industries, with construction being one of them. Continued engagement within the construction industry is valuable to the growth of PC and the entire construction community, and this event did not disappoint.

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Patent Filings Describe Materials Under Consideration for Moon Habitats

ENR Construction

Additive manufacturing and 3D printing patents are being filed for everything from human urine-bound bricks to radiation shielding for construction on the moon.

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Improving Job Order Contracting Outcomes

Job Order Contracting

Improving Job Order Contracting outcomes requires transformational change. We have yet to reach a point where JOC is valued for more than simply speeding procurement times. To date, most public sector owners use JOC to shorten procurement timelines without sufficient consideration of cost, quality, relationship building, or risk mitigation. The net effect is that many owners are wasting hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars paying for “JOC consulting” fees as a percentage of

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SAFTI FIRST’s Approach to Fire Rated Glazing Innovation

Safti First

Research and development drives innovation in any industry, but it is especially critical when it comes to a life safety product like fire rated glass and framing. It ensures these products don’t just meet the minimum requirements, but goes above and beyond in protecting people and property. Whenever SAFTI FIRST embarks on launching a new product, the intention is always the same – create a revolutionary, game-changing product that delivers the greatest design flexibility and customer sati

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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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How Modern Wastewater Treatment Technologies Are Shaping Urban Development

Civiconcepts

Modern wastewater treatment technologies are transforming urban development. With growing populations and environmental concerns, cities must adopt innovative solutions to manage wastewater efficiently.

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How to Select Appropriate Head Protection for Construction Workers

Construction Business Owner

How to Select Appropriate Head Protection for Construction Workers ccapoccia Thu, 05/30/2024 - 12:04 Construction has the highest number of fatal and nonfatal work-related traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Nonfatal TBIs are life-altering events, whereby 43% of patients treated for TBI did not attend ordinary work for five years after injury. 1 Helmets are the single most effective tool for prevention of head injury.

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Enhance Construction Cost Estimating – 5 Steps

Job Order Contracting

While we are all aware of the high levels of financial and environmental waste associated with the construction and sustainment of the built environment, very little has been done to address the issue at the root cause level. . What are the sources of most project cost overruns, delays, and overall dissatisfaction with outcomes? The failure to use standard terms, definitions, and data architectures as well as objective local market data.

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At halfway mark, majority of infrastructure law funds yet to be spent

Construction Dive

The number of projects identified or underway is up 40% in the past six months according to the White House, but more money needs to be disbursed.

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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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Oil and Gas Digital Twin Technology and Generative AI

Safety Services Company

The world’s energy demands continue to rise, particularly in the Oil and Gas industry. This creates a growing need to embrace sustainability and optimize operations with innovative technlogies. Exploring the integration of Oil and Gas Digital Twin technology in this sector not only highlights advancements but also sets the stage for significant operational transformations.

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Creating Seamless Processes & Frictionless Collaboration

Construction Business Owner

Creating Seamless Processes & Frictionless Collaboration ccapoccia Thu, 05/30/2024 - 09:27 Success on complex and sizable construction projects requires more than just hard work, cooperation and trust in your team. In today’s digitally charged work environment, leveraging technology as your catalyst toward greater profitability is seen as a necessity rather than a luxury.

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FM Perspectives – Public Sector #124

Job Order Contracting

Public sector facilities management has not measurably improved for decades. The reason is simple. Lack of organizational development readiness. Despite the availability of integrated, collaborative, and robust frameworks that enable Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery teams to performs at signinficant higher levels with respect to cost visibility, cost management, quality, and speed, public sector FM suffers from an endemic lack of accountable, capable leadership.

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Test AI now, but know the risks, panelists say

Construction Dive

Speakers at the annual NIBS conference recommended using the “gorilla test” and other techniques to monitor the technology as it evolves.

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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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PHCC Legislative Conference: Collaboration on Capitol Hill

Contractor Magazine

Different segments of the PHCC organization, and the p-h-c industry as a whole, came together for another impactful legislative event in Washington, DC.

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How to Drive Change When the Old Way Feels Just Right

Construction Business Owner

How to Drive Change When the Old Way Feels Just Right ccapoccia Thu, 05/30/2024 - 12:44 Leadership’s charge can be referred to as “change for better results.” Leaders identify an aspect of their organization or business and understand that change must occur. Whether it is a process that isn’t working or a market that isn’t yielding results, something has to give.

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Goverment Agency FM Strategy

Job Order Contracting

United States Government agency FM strategy and management has remained inefficient and without proper oversight for decades. Lacking leadership, capacity, and accountability, they are still remain unable or unwilling to quantify and manage the returns on FM investment. Other countries, such as the UK for example, are realizing that early engagement of the real property owner, the end user, and the planning, procurement, and project delivery teams are critical to improving overall repair, renov

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The top commercial contractors of 2024

Construction Dive

Turner retained the No. 1 crown, but a different builder has worked its way up to the second-place slot in ENR’s annual ranking.

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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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Under 30 All-Stars of 2024

Contractor Magazine

Where are the young people entering the plumbing trade? They're here! Meet three young tradesmen and hear their stories of success.

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The Pros & Cons of Fleets Going Green

Construction Business Owner

The Pros & Cons of Fleets Going Green ccapoccia Thu, 05/30/2024 - 12:24 Sustainability within the construction industry can encompass everything from project design, build and waste removal, to what materials and fleet assets are used. A significant amount of focus around sustainability is on electrification of both vehicles and equipment, but to build a solid sustainability strategy, it’s imperative to also consider other aspects — such as the efficacy of green materials — and gain a clear

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Compelling Conversations: Panelized Walls for Multifamily Projects

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Compelling Conversations: Panelized Walls for Multifamily Projects 1 kcichowicz Wed, 05/29/2024 - 10:37 Learn why a Colorado-based framing contractor favors panelized walls over traditional framing in APA’s Compelling Conversations. APA – THE ENGINEERED WOOD ASSOCIATION MFPRO+ Blog APA’s Compelling Conversations features building professionals discussing important issues with APA experts and what they mean for the building industry.

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The largest commercial construction starts of April 2024

Construction Dive

The $3.7 billion UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, California, and the $1.8 billion Linde Blue Hydrogen plant in Beaumont, Texas, ranked as the top two projects to get underway last month.

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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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Charting the Prefabrication Journey in Five Phases

Contractor Magazine

For all trades the journey breaks down into five phases, each with distinctive logistical, financial, technological and cultural challenges.

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How to Embrace Tech & Realize True Digital Workflows

Construction Business Owner

How to Embrace Tech & Realize True Digital Workflows ccapoccia Thu, 05/30/2024 - 09:47 We as an industry have reached a tipping point when it comes to technology and its value across the construction workflow and beyond. In years past, construction and survey firms have invested in a tool or technique to improve a task with great success. For instance, many now use a total station because it’s far more efficient than using string and tape.

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Australia Giant Lendlease Sells US, UK Assets—With One Deal Done

ENR Construction

Developer-contractor exits U.S. markets after 45 years to refocus operations in home country.

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