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The Secrets To Stellar Client Service In The Construction Industry

Contractor Bookkeeping

Customer service is the heartbeat of any successful business. The unsung hero transforms a potential disaster into an opportunity and a mere transaction into a lifelong relationship. In the narrative of customer loyalty and retention, service is the protagonist. Your approach to customer service has the power to attract and retain clients. As a construction business owner, client service is critical to your company's success.

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2 steps to boost your win rate

Construction Dive

Build credibility and relationships with potential clients to negotiate more deals, writes a construction consultant.

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Facilities Leaders NOT Facilities Managers

Job Order Contracting

Attaining a sustainable built environment requires Facilities Leaders NOT Facilities Managers. #1. Managers focus upon goals; leaders grow their people and perfect their systems. Repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build project fail due to poor systems and rarely due to the people doing the work. Leaders leverage systems-thinking and are process-oriented.

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Profit Starts With Knowing Your Numbers

Construction Business Owner

Profit Starts With Knowing Your Numbers ccapoccia Mon, 03/11/2024 - 10:15 The key to building a successful construction business: knowing and managing your numbers. You can’t bid projects right unless you know your job costs, production rates, actual overhead and profit goal. You can’t stay on budget unless you know, update and track your job costs on a regular basis during the performance of building a project.

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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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Independent contractor rule takes effect

Construction Dive

In a statement, SHRM said the rule “fosters ambiguity” and deters businesses from extending essential training to independent workers.

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Construction Input Prices Increase 1.4% in February

Contractor Magazine

Overall construction input prices are 1.5% higher than a year ago, while nonresidential construction input prices are 1.8% higher.

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2024 Construction Costs Open Forum Now On Demand

Construction Business Owner

2024 Construction Costs Open Forum Now On Demand Expert Insights on Navigating Construction Market Volatility mhodges Thu, 03/14/2024 - 14:58 If there’s one constant in the construction industry, it’s the fact that material costs and labor rates are constantly in flux. Especially now, when the global economy is more connected than ever before, unforeseen events can upend costs seemingly overnight.

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Florida bill aims to ban local mandates for heat protection

Construction Dive

The legislation on the desk of Gov. Ron DeSantis would block counties and cities from requiring companies to protect their workers from extreme heat.

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T.S. Raulston Wins 2023 Construction Award For Award Winning Tech Stack

Viewpoint Construction Technology

T.S Raulston has been using Trimble products since 2009 to deliver better products to customers at a reduced cost and timeline. Congrats on your win!

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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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Saudi Arabia’s $800 Billion Line to Nowhere

Construction Today

Saudi Arabia is embarking on one of the most ambitious urban development projects the world has ever seen. “The Line,” a futuristic city within the larger NEOM megacity initiative, aims to redefine what it means to live and interact within urban spaces. This linear metropolis stretches across 170 kilometers of desert, promising a zero-carbon footprint and an unprecedented integration of technology… Source The post Saudi Arabia’s $800 Billion Line to Nowhere appeared

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Cunningham-Limp’s Samuel Ashley Jr. on Sustainability in Long-Term Projects

Construction Business Owner

Cunningham-Limp’s Samuel Ashley Jr. on Sustainability in Long-Term Projects ccapoccia Thu, 03/14/2024 - 10:15 Most construction companies wouldn’t accept a project with a 10-year-plus timeline. But when Japanese Solderless Terminals (JST) approached Michigan-based Cunningham-Limp with a grand vision of a campus that preserved the surrounding forest, the company couldn’t say no, said President Samuel Ashley Jr.

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New construction technology releases: March 2024

Construction Dive

Just in time for spring construction season, new tech tools include heavy equipment innovations, a handheld radar scanner and digital twin upgrades.

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Hoses in Civil Engineering

Learn Civil Engineering

The selection of appropriate hoses in manufacturing processes within civil engineering projects is critical to ensuring operational efficiency, safety, and the longevity of infrastructure.

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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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Trends to watch shaping the future of ESG

BD+C

Trends to watch shaping the future of ESG 0 qpurcell Wed, 03/13/2024 - 09:46 Sustainability Gensler’s Climate Action & Sustainability Services Leaders Anthony Brower, Juliette Morgan, and Kirsten Ritchie discuss trends shaping the future of environmental, social, and governance (ESG). Mixed-Use Office Buildings Designers Architects Building Owners Codes Adaptive Reuse Biophilic Design Energy-Efficient Design Green Renovation Insulation Reconstruction & Renovation Sustainable Development Sustaina

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PC Construction and Stantec design-build team to lead Arlington County’s Re-Gen project

PC Construction

New thermal hydrolysis process technology will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, advance sustainability goals Arlington, VA – PC Construction, a leading environmental design-build contractor on the East Coast, and Stantec, its lead design partner and global consulting and engineering firm, have been selected to design and construct a major biosolids upgrade project for the Arlington County Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) in Northern Virginia.

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Oracle unveils $10B data center expansion plan

Construction Dive

The computer tech giant said just one of its planned facilities could accommodate about eight Boeing 747 airplanes lined up nose to tail.

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What’s Going On with Modular Construction?

Contractor Magazine

This building method based on prefabrication has its advocates and adversaries, but the next generations could boost its market share.

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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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NYC Pledges Funds To Port Authority $10B Manhattan Bus Terminal

ENR Construction

Major replacement and expansion is due for the 73-year-old interstate transit hub on Manhattan's west side.

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The revolution of tension fabric buildings in facility design

Construction Specifier

Photos courtesy Legacy Building Solutions By Ben Fox and Ellie Fox The success of a building project is dependent on many factors. Communication may be the most important factor of all. In order for everything to come together as planned, everybody needs to be on the same page with regard to design, materials procurement, and construction timelines, among many other considerations.

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Inflation, interest rates contribute to backlog dip

Construction Dive

Higher borrowing costs may stick around for longer than anticipated, which could upset economic momentum, said Anirban Basu, ABC chief economist.

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BIM at LOD400: Why Level of Development 400 matters for design and virtual construction

BD+C

BIM at LOD400: Why Level of Development 400 matters for design and virtual construction 0 dbarista Mon, 03/11/2024 - 12:27 BIM and Information Technology As construction projects grow more complex, producing a building information model at Level of Development 400 (LOD400) can accelerate schedules, increase savings, and reduce risk, writes Walter P Moore's Director of Construction Engineering Stephen E.

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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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Panama Canal Proposes New Reservoir to Secure Water Supply

ENR Construction

Daily canal transits have been slashed due to drought conditions. Officials have proposed building a new reservoir to meet the waterway's needs.

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Transforming Your Kitchen Space with Budget – Friendly Meal Kits

Civiconcepts

Nobody wants to spend hours of their free time at the grocery store trying to figure out what to make for dinner and the ingredients they need to buy.

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Balfour Beatty, C.J. Coakley sued for alleged wage theft on Virginia jobsite

Construction Dive

A class action lawsuit alleges that Coakley failed to pay its workers on time and in some cases not at all, while Balfour Beatty was aware of the issues.

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4 ways to streamline your architectural practice

BD+C

4 ways to streamline your architectural practice 0 qpurcell Fri, 03/15/2024 - 13:16 Architects Vessel Architecture's Lindsay Straatmann, AIA, highlights four habits that have helped her discover the key to mastering efficiency as an architect. Lindsay Straatmann, AIA Architects Lists Women in Design+Construction As an architect, I've always been fascinated by the seamless blend of creativity and precision in our field.

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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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Va. Legislature Derails $2B Arena Development in Alexandria

ENR Construction

The proposal would have created a new entertainment district in the Potomac Yards area.

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A Fresh Coat or a New Approach? Unpacking the Pros and Cons of Renovation

Civiconcepts

When considering improvements to a property, deciding between a mere aesthetic refresh with a fresh coat of paint and undertaking a comprehensive renovation to imbue new functionality and style can […]

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Input price surge signals bumpy road ahead

Construction Dive

“There is reason to believe that inflation will remain stubbornly high for months to come,” said ABC’s chief economist.

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