Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The first increase since September highlights the ongoing presence of material price volatility, said Anirban Basu, Associated Builders and Contractors’ chief economist.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Construction Company owners like you have probably experienced life-changing events in the past few years, as many of our clients did. Are you struggling to keep your construction business afloat? Do you find yourself facing the same issues over and over again? It's common for construction businesses to meet various challenges, but if you're not addressing them properly, they can quickly become pitfalls. 1.

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The Constructor

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

An FRP composite is defined as a polymer that is reinforced with a fibre. The primary function of fibre reinforcement is to carry load along the length of the fiber and to provide strength and stiffness in one direction. FRP represents a class of materials that falls into a category referred to as composite materials. Composite materials consist of two or more materials that retain their respective chemical and physical characteristics when combined together.

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Construction Today

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

In the hunt for sustainable development and climate-resilient construction methods, the construction industry is witnessing a paradigm shift towards more eco-friendly materials. Among these, timber emerges as a beacon of innovation and environmental stewardship. This material is not just a tribute to the tradition of building with wood but a modern solution to the pressing challenges of carbon… Source The post 6 Benefits of Mass Timber in Sustainable Construction appeared first

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Autonomous drone technology, metal reclamation and modular construction topped the list of the biggest contech funding rounds last year.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Our customer community feels positive about job prospects for women in construction - now here's how to take that "job" and make it a "career"!

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The Constructor

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

In this subsection, various energy conservation measures (ECMs) commonly recommended for commercial and industrial facilities are discussed. It should be noted that the list of ECMs presented below is not exhaustive or comprehensive. Rather, it is provided to indicate options that energy auditors can consider during energy analyses. However, it is strongly advised that energy […] The post COMMON ENERGY CONSERVATION MEASURES appeared first on The Constructor.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

We have all been dealing with FEDRAMP for years along with associated misinformation, ambiguity, and missteps. FEDRAMP is Hindering Facilities Management in the Federal Sector due to its failure to keep pace with current technology and methods. As a result, there is a misunderstanding as to how and if these requirements provide benefit. The fact is that FEDRAMP can and has harmed efficient federal sector stewardship of the built environment.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Expected interest rate cuts in the second half of 2024 should spur more starts as the year progresses, said Richard Branch, chief economist at Dodge Construction Network.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

One of the accounting department’s greatest assets is its ability to assess risk and avoid it. Harness the power of your accounting department!

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The Constructor

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Energy audits play a crucial role in identifying opportunities for energy efficiency improvements in buildings. The audit process is comprehensive and iterative, typically involving several tasks tailored to the specific type and function of the building being assessed. While the sequence of tasks may vary, a general procedure can be outlined to guide the audit […] The post GENERAL PROCEDURE FOR A DETAILED ENERGY AUDIT appeared first on The Constructor.

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Contractor Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Almost half of this funding will be available as grants or principal forgiveness loans, ensuring funds reach underserved communities most in need of investments in water infrastructure.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.

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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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Federal Construction Contracting Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Sanford Federal, Inc., the selected awardee for a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (the VA) contract, learned the hard way that a contractor simply cannot ignore a size protest, regardless of its actual merit. On August 8, 2023, the VA issued an RFQ for boiler plant safety device testing, calibration and inspection for one of its facilities in Arizona.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Student Safety is Still SAFTI’s Top Priority 1 kcichowicz Thu, 02/22/2024 - 07:58 SAFTI FIRST For many K-12 schools, the safety and security of students, faculty and staff remains a top priority in school design for both new construction and renovations/additions. It was true in this November 2022 BD&C article, and it remains true for 2024. The emphasis has been on perimeter hardening; controlled access; increased surveillance; concealed, shelter-in-place spaces, and other security measures bu

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Contractor Magazine

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Impact housing uses design expertise—including in-wall carrier systems from Geberit—to deliver thousands of new living units.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Strong awards and cash generation were countered by a large negative charge, according to one financial research analyst.

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ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Quanta Services' 550-mile transmission line under construction in Arizona faces pushback from tribes, others over claimed threats to historic and cultural sites in San Pedro River Valley.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

University design to help meet the demand for health professionals 0 qpurcell Wed, 02/21/2024 - 10:52 University Buildings Virginia Commonwealth University is a Page client, and the Dean of the College of Health Professions took time to talk about a pressing healthcare industry need that schools—and architects—can help address. Higher Education University Buildings Healthcare Facilities Laboratories Designers Architects Virtual Reality Virginia Commonwealth University is a Page client, and the D

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Contractor Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The real secret? Pay attention to the performance curve to keep your hydronic system running smoothly.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.

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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.

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ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Total includes $3.2 billion for drinking water state revolving funds and $2.6 billion for clean water SRFs.

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Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

An industrial facility which uses foam plastics as thermal barrier. Photo courtesy Richard Barone By Richard Barone Over the past several decades, plastic has been increasingly used in the construction industry, and with more plastics in buildings, the International Building Code (IBC) has updated its requirements to address the flammability of these plastics.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Construction Company owners like you have probably experienced life-changing events in the past few years, as many of our clients did. Are you struggling to keep your construction business afloat? Do you find yourself facing the same issues over and over again? It's common for construction businesses to meet various challenges, but if you're not addressing them properly, they can quickly become pitfalls. 1.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The California-based road builder’s pivot to small jobs is paying off, but charges from outstanding legacy projects left a blot on its quarterly results.

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ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The 2.2-million-sq-ft project will double the facility size, establishing the firm as one of only a few U.S.-based manufacturers of truck and bus radial tires.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Designing a new frontier in Seattle’s urban core 0 qpurcell Fri, 02/23/2024 - 08:50 High-rise Construction Graphite Design Group shares the design for Frontier, a 540,000-sf tower in a five-block master plan for Seattle-based tech leader Amazon. High-rise Construction Office Buildings Headquarters Designers Architects Biophilic Design Sustainable Design and Construction Occupying a 2,600-square-meter, half-block lot in Seattle’s central business district, the project brief was for a 40,000-sm of

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Contractor Magazine

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Attendance was strong with the big show welcoming 48,034 attendees interacting with 1,875 exhibitors.

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