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Proven Practices To Collect Construction Client Payments Effectively

Contractor Bookkeeping

All construction contractors have experienced bad debt's financial pain, which is defined as a customer who refuses to pay no matter what you do. We've been there before, and it will probably happen again in the future. Owning and operating any business, including accounting, means sometimes you provide goods and services and not get paid. Knowing The Answers Helps.

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4 Tech Tricks for Rental Equipment Safety

Construction Equipment

Renting has become increasingly popular in the construction and mining industries with many companies now opting to rent instead of purchase equipment.

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What Is a Buttress Dam | Types of Buttress Dam | Advantages & Disadvantages of Buttress Dam | Application of Buttress Dam

CivilJungle

What Is a Buttress Dam? The buttress dam is a variation or improvisation of the Gravity Dam. Buttresses are just like concrete walls that are built parallel to the flow of water with such a prescribed thickness at frequent intervals. An arch slab or angled deck slab is installed on such buttresses to sustain upstream water. Typically, the Gravity Dam needs more concrete action.

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Why Rental Is on the Rise

Construction Business Owner

Why Rental Is on the Rise. Alex Headley. Wed, 04/14/2021 - 07:30. Complex projects paired with tight labor markets and timelines have put additional pressure on construction contractors. Having the right equipment available at the right time is critical to staying on track. A strategic, well-executed fleet strategy can eliminate downtime that strains your schedule — and your bottom line.

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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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Introducing ‘Viewpoints on Construction’ Virtual Series

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Virtual series brings construction professionals together to discuss key industry issues throughout 2021.

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What is Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS)?

The Constructor

Onsite wastewater treatment system (OWTS) is a privately owned and maintained sewage disposal system that treats wastewater and produces disinfected.

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Protect Your Jobsite From with OSHA's Focus Four Hazards

Construction Business Owner

Protect Your Jobsite From with OSHA's Focus Four Hazards. Alex Headley. Mon, 04/12/2021 - 07:30. Construction work is a risk. Each year, the industry is rated as one of the most dangerous jobs in America — and for good reason. Your projects are never the same for more than a few days, materials move, people change shifts and deadlines tighten.

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Construction Cloud Software: The Benefits of a Hosted Solution

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Learn five benefits of having a hosted solution versus on-premise software.

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Chose the right Job Order Contract Platform

Job Order Contracting

Chose the right Job Order Contract Platform to achieve significant benefits with minimal administration costs. Chose the wrong one, and you will likely pay hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars for “JOC services” and do little more than automate previous poor business practices. People, Principles, and Process Drive Best Value Outcomes.

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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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Distracted Driving Awareness Month: Are Zoom Meetings Adding To Distractions Behind The Wheel?

FDR Safety

The Covid-19 Pandemic has changed nearly everyone’s life in one way or another, especially the way we conduct work. For many, this change came in the way we work, specifically learning how to work remotely. With the need to hold “face to face” conversations, millions of us have adapted to video conferencing, fueling the rise of platforms like Zoom or Microsoft Teams.

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How Your Company Can Land Bigger Fish

Construction Business Owner

How Your Company Can Land Bigger Fish. Alex Headley. Mon, 04/12/2021 - 07:30. Many contractors still have problems with low margins, cheap competition, the tight economy or customers who won’t pay reasonable prices. These construction companies operate with poor business plans and repeat the same behavior while hoping for better results. However, achieving better results requires fighting for improvement, making change and taking new risks. .

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Rongjiang Bridge: The World’s Longest Bridge of Rigid Girder and Flexible Arch

The Constructor

The Rongjiang Bridge is a part of the Xiamen-Shenzhen high-speed railway route constructed in the Jieyang City of Guangdong Province, China. It is.

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Avoiding Construction Cost Overruns

Job Order Contracting

Avoiding construction cost overruns is best accomplished by, Getting the front-end of capital investments right, including using reliable reference class information to create unbiased cost estimates. The more localized and granular the information the best. Optimally a locally researched detailed unit price cost book (UPB) is used. The UPB should be updated to include the most recent labor, material, cost,, and productivity information available.

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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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5 reasons project managers don’t want to digitalise. And why they are wrong.

Lets Build

Are you using MS Project, Excel, or WhatsApp to stay on top of your programme? Many project managers, like you, choose to rely on these tools to manage their project schedules. Good as they are, none of these tools is made for running construction projects with a lot of repetition. Imagine that you work on a hospital, apartment block, or even a roadwork project.

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John Deere on Industry Concerns, Looking to the Future

Construction Business Owner

John Deere on Industry Concerns, Looking to the Future. Alex Headley. Thu, 04/15/2021 - 11:05.

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Qinghai–Tibet Railway: The Longest and Highest Highland Railway in the World

The Constructor

The Qinghai–Tibet Railway is a 1,956 km long railway network located between Golmud and Lhasa in China. It is also known as the “heavenly road” as it.

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Forget Construction Cost Estimating Accuracy

Job Order Contracting

I always tell owners, builders, architects, and engineers to forget construction cost estimating accuracy. I would also avoid estimators and, or cost data providers that claim to provide accurate construction cost estimates. Why? There is no such thing as an accurate construction cost estimate. For an estimate to be “accurate”, it must be “correct and true in every detail.” Accuracy is referring to “the state of being exact or correct” Being accurate, and/or a

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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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LG Electronics Investing Additional $20.5M In Tennessee

Business Facilities

Home appliance manufacturer LG Electronics will add another shift, creating 334 jobs and bringing total employment at its Clarksville, TN operations to about 1,000. - Read: LG Electronics Investing Additional $20.5M In Tennessee at BusinessFacilities.com.

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An Ode to ArchiCAD…or…can we call it something else?

DebunkTheBIM

I’ve never been happy with the name of my (possibly) most essentials of tools. Not even 30 years ago when I first started associating with it, even though at the time both the Arch part and the CAD part were positive terms. Just did not have the right ring. Sure, names are such subjective things, aren’t they? And who am I to criticize a name, having burdened one of my children with one that is unpronounceable by most of the population she comes across?

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Important Types of Wastewater Treatment Systems

The Constructor

Wastewater treatment is the process of treating contaminated water or sewage to an effluent that can be safely dispersed back to the environment or.

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DoD Leadership Supports Facilities Repair, Renovation, and New Builds Cost Problems

Job Order Contracting

The root cause of cost overrun, is the fact that DoD teams keep underestimating scope changes and complexity in project after project. Unfortunately DoD leadership supports facilities cost problems by mandating dated, ‘ad-doc’ processes. While planners, cost estimators, and other professional are generally well aware of the factors that impact “capital projects” and how they may be mitigated, the fundamental cost estimation methods are flawed, dated, and ‘ad hocR

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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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Yanmar Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Tracked Carrier

Construction Equipment

Yanmar is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the YFW500D, its first tracked carrier equipped with a Yanmar diesel engine. The original carrier used the undercarriage of a Yanmar rubber crawler combine harvester and added a cargo box to enable it to transport materials on soft ground.

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Abzena To Create 325 Jobs In North Carolina

Business Facilities

Life sciences contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) Abzena will invest $213 million to establish a new manufacturing operation in Sanford, NC. - Read: Abzena To Create 325 Jobs In North Carolina at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Gotthard Base Tunnel: Construction Features of the World’s Longest Tunnel

The Constructor

The Swiss government was exploring ways to lay a railway line through the Alps for a long time. The idea was materialized in the year 1995 with the.

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Construction Procurement Costs

Job Order Contracting

Introduction. Construction Procurement Costs can be effectively managed within integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery environment. Often owners focuses only on initial purchase cost when they make decisions on repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build planning, design, procurement & construction. The above, when combined with the owner’s level of leadership and competency, internal collaboration and skill levels of procurement and facilities management teams, and th

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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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Materials Woes Slowing Projects; AGC Calls for Tariff Relief

Construction Equipment

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) has posted a Construction Inflation Alert to update contractors and clients on construction materials developments.

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Life Sciences Hubs: Good Genes, GREAT Growth

Business Facilities

Billions in private equity and public funding are flowing into the life sciences sector, which is front and center in the battle against the pandemic. - Read: Life Sciences Hubs: Good Genes, GREAT Growth at BusinessFacilities.com.

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San Marco Bell Tower: Foundation Reconstruction of the Tallest Structure in Venice

The Constructor

San Marco Bell Tower, the tallest structure in Venice, was first constructed around 800 years ago. Located in Piazza Public Square, the tower is.