Construction Business Owner
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Winter Watch: Rules to Protect Your Jobsite. ccapoccia. Tue, 11/29/2022 - 20:56. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), winter conditions this year are predicted to be drier than average across the South, with wetter-than-average conditions for areas of the Ohio Valley, Great Lakes, northern Rockies and Pacific Northwest.
Learn Civil Engineering
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
What is a pitched roof? Definition: A pitched roof is a roof with two sloping sides that meet at a ridge. A pitched roof refers to a particular roof which consists of a sloped surface or can have those surfaces that have an angle of over 20 degrees. Types of pitched roof 1. Mono-Pitch Roof […].
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Construction Marketing
DECEMBER 1, 2022
Managing a contraction site or other related projects requires investing in heavy equipment like excavators, bulldozers, backhoes, trenchers, graders, and compactors, among others. There are several benefits of utilizing these machines. For one, they help enhance the efficiency of processes and increase the rate of output. Besides, they facilitate activities that can’t be done manually.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
DECEMBER 1, 2022
Want to better understand your construction projects' financial health? The secret is timely, accurate work-in-progress (WIP) reporting.
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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.
Wolgast Corporation
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Liens Can Wreak Havoc on Funding. By Brian Stadler, Wolgast President & CEO. If you haven’t built a building in the last couple of years, you may be surprised when your banker tells you that they want to hire a Title Company to handle all of your payments to not only the General Contractor, but also directly to the General Contractor’s second tier Sub-Contractors.
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The Constructor
DECEMBER 1, 2022
What is a construction element? A construction element is a part of a building or structure. It can be a load-bearing element, such as a beam or column, or a non-load-bearing element, such as a wall or floor. There are many different types of construction elements, but in this article we’re going to focus on […]. The post What construction element provides protection for the top of an outside wall or a parapet wall?
Job Order Contracting
DECEMBER 1, 2022
Improving capital facility planning requires the integration of robust, local market cost information. Far too often, real property portfolio owners rely upon tools that use national average cost data and location factors, as well as other forms of area cost factoring and economic indexes to budget repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects.
Lets Build
DECEMBER 2, 2022
It’s a curious paradox that few industries are as tightly regulated and controlled as the construction sector, yet at the same time, few industries are as vulnerable to unexpected events. From ambient weather to subcontractor failures, construction projects can be derailed in numerous ways. From a builder’s perspective, many potential risk factors can be anticipated and pre-emptively resolved by developing a construction quality management plan.
Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 1, 2022
Modernizing Your Equipment & Expanding Your Reach. ccapoccia. Thu, 12/01/2022 - 17:13. For more than 30 years, the team at Atlas Excavating focused on laying pipes. The family-owned company built a solid business, but in doing so, it didn’t necessarily grow its offerings or bring in new technology. A few years ago, the Atlas team recognized the growing opportunities in grading, excavation and site preparation.
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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.
Contractor Bookkeeping
DECEMBER 2, 2022
Cutting costs can be a quick and easy way to improve the profitability of your construction business. Introducing cost-control measures can bring immediate savings and ensure you remain profitable in the long term. But cost-control measures must be carefully managed. Eliminating errant expenses is beneficial, but indiscriminate cost-cutting could lead to a drop in quality or poor morale if staff fear being made redundant or are not given the tools they need to do their job efficiently.
Job Order Contracting
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
Traditional construction cost management remains problematic for most real property owners. Traditional Construction Cost Management Failure. I just read a “study” on the “Current State of Cost Management Capabilities” that clearly reveals the lack of awareness, education, and capability relative to this critically important practice area.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
DECEMBER 2, 2022
The data center market estimates a growth of ?$615.96 billion ?by 2025. Hinging on this monumental projection is an immense uptick in demand in the construction industry to build these facilities and build them fast. . Modular Power Solutions (MPS),—a subsidiary of Rosendin Holdings—is the premier provider of end-to-end design, engineering, and offsite modular manufacturing services for large-scale data center projects. .
Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 1, 2022
September 2022 Construction Industry Stats. ccapoccia. Thu, 12/01/2022 - 17:33. 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.
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.
Pro Builder
DECEMBER 2, 2022
Builder Reputation Basics: One Make-or-Break Factor You Can't Miss. ibush. Fri, 12/02/2022 - 12:07. Since the first construction meeting lays the groundwork for a great relationship throughout the build, don’t sleep on the initial meeting between your site supervisor and new homeowners. Andrew Shipp. As a home builder, you control your reputation in the market, and valuable word of mouth depends on how well you execute a handful of items to foster positive customer perceptions and great reviews.
Job Order Contracting
DECEMBER 2, 2022
Why Job Order Contracting was developed. Job Order Contracting (JOC), an alternative to the sealed bid method of procuring facility construction and repair services, was developed by the Federal Government in the 1980s to reduce the processing time and administrative effort required for smaller construction jobs ( Source ). That said, JOC has evolved significantly since its early beginnings and many users and vendors have not kept pace.
Civiconcepts
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
What Is A Floating Desk? As a student and employees, we had a dream to have one beautiful desk for work, and sometimes we don’t have that much space in … What Is A Floating Desk | 3 Best Types Of Floating Desk | Pros & Cons Of Floating Desk Read More ».
Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 1, 2022
Examining Construction’s Power Alternatives. ccapoccia. Thu, 12/01/2022 - 17:26. At the center of any construction alternative power discussion is diesel. Diesel remains the go-to power on jobsites — according to the Diesel Technology Forum, 98% of construction’s energy use in the U.S. comes from diesel. But with global initiatives underway to reduce carbon emissions to net zero by 2050, it’s up to construction industry manufacturers to find ways to lessen diesel’s carbon impact.
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.
Pro Builder
DECEMBER 1, 2022
Is the Housing Market Becoming More Buyer-Friendly? ldeakins. Thu, 12/01/2022 - 10:30. Home prices are moderating and buyers are regaining bargaining power in a market correction, but a lingering affordability crisis is keeping some house hunters glued to the sidelines. After steep consecutive gains throughout the majority of 2022, home price growth is moderating across the country, says MarketWatch.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Belgian construction company Ibens uses prefabrication and extensive BIM modelling to deliver the highest quality project outcomes. Using Autodesk Construction Cloud’s BIM 360 solution has significantly streamlined the company’s collaboration with clients and partners, reducing review times from four weeks to one. With BIM 360, Ibens was able to deliver its first school construction project three months early.
Civiconcepts
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Introduction To Garden At that time when the world turned out to be more enlightened and the high societies started to have the pros of getting a charge out of … 12 Different Types of Gardens | Most Popular Types of Gardening | Top Garden Types With Pictures Read More ».
Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 1, 2022
Prevent a Hostile Work Environment & Protect Your Workforce. ccapoccia. Thu, 12/01/2022 - 16:01. Construction leaders at all levels must be aware of the rising risks of workplace misconduct. Company principals should be prepared to promptly and effectively investigate all circumstances of misconduct in the workplace. This includes incidents both in the office and on jobsites.
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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.
Pro Builder
DECEMBER 2, 2022
What Can Homebuyers Expect in 2023?—Zillow’s Predictions for the Year Ahead. ldeakins. Fri, 12/02/2022 - 10:30. A widespread housing affordability crisis is forcing homebuyers to make unprecedented sacrifices in the hunt for homeownership, and while that trend could continue in 2023, a shifting market could offer some relief. As an affordability crisis widens at the close of 2022, housing experts say homebuyers will likely take a more cost-conscious approach to home purchases in the year ahead.
Contractor Magazine
DECEMBER 1, 2022
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Civiconcepts
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Introduction To Patio Roof Materials Some people want to enjoy an amazing weekend or play some outdoor sport like badminton, basketball, chess, etc. To feel relaxed and calm and also … Types of Patio Roof Materials | 7 Top Patio Roofing Optiobs | Patio Roof Cover Materials Read More ».
Construction Business Owner
DECEMBER 1, 2022
7 Things Strategy Is Not. ccapoccia. Thu, 12/01/2022 - 14:53. With so much uncertainty in the construction community and world at large, firms are turning inward to ensure they have adequately prepared their businesses. Most construction organizations get an A-plus for being builders and solving construction problems, but when it comes to thinking 12, 24 or 48 months out, “Who knows what’s going to happen next week?
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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.
Pro Builder
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Purchasing Staffing Ratio: What Should It Be? ibush. Tue, 11/29/2022 - 15:31. How to figure out proper staffing in your purchasing department to balance costs and value with profitability. Tony Callahan. As a home builder, it’s important to maintain proper staffing levels within your purchasing department. An understaffed purchasing department won’t have time to properly vet price increases, competitively bid and accurately contract trades, minimize change-order costs , or ensure your next proje
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 2, 2022
Industry's jobless rate is down from October, year-earlier levels.
Lets Build
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
LetsBuild is made up of diverse hybrid teams from all over Europe ????. While that comes with its advantages, it also means we don’t interact as much in person as we might like. And you can only learn so much about one another when interactions are limited to emails and Zoom meetings. After 2 long years of facing social distancing and travelling limitations, we finally managed to come together again in Belgium, where we held our first post-COVID team camp, and it was an absolute blast!
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