Building Radar

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The role of a project manager is pivotal in ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the desired quality standards. To excel in this demanding field, construction project managers must possess a diverse set of skills that enable them to navigate complex challenges and lead their teams effectively. Integrating sales insights into your project planning process can significantly enhance these skills, ensuring that your projects are both profitable and successful.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Managing change orders for any size of repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build project, whether IPD, alliance job order contracting, DB, DBB, ‘et al’, simply requires a robust preconstruction process in most instances. A granular, well communciated (among owner and design/builders), well organized (using a standardized data architecture such as expanded CSI MasterFormat) DETAILED SCOPE OF WORK, eliminates of 90% of change orders.

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The Korte Company

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Clint Hertzler is a sophomore at Missouri State University studying construction management. But he spent the summer in a very different role, field surveying. This internship wasnt Clints first rodeo with The Korte Company. Last winter, he was looking for a job shadowing opportunity for extra credit. He reached out to a family friend, Doug Flath, a field survey manager with The Korte Company.

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Contractor Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Confused heat pumps, angry electricians, faulty control boardscan Nelson Mechanical find a solution?

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Speaker: Timothy Allsopp

Payment challenges often lead to delayed projects, financial bottlenecks, and strained relationships. With construction projects becoming more complex, outdated processes are no longer sustainable. By refining financial workflow, companies can improve cash flow, reduce error, and foster trust between stakeholders. Discover practical strategies for redesigning payment systems to overcome workflow challenges while creating a smoother, more reliable process for contractors and subcontractors alike.

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Construction Law

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Freedom of Information requests have revealed that the Environment Agency and HS2 have spent more than 150,000 in litigation costs in a dispute over groundworks at two HS2 sites in Warwickshire. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details. If you don't have an account, you can get free access to the news on this site and receive a free newsletter onFridays by creating a Newsletter account.

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Construction Law

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has raided several construction sites and offices to gather evidence for a bid rigging investigation focussing on roofing contracts at schools. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details. If you don't have an account, you can get free access to the news on this site and receive a free newsletter onFridays by creating a Newsletter account.

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The Constructor

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Throughout history, humanity has erected remarkable structures that showcase engineering prowess and leave a lasting legacy. Iconic constructions like the Eiffel Tower, the Burj Khalifa, and the Great Wall of China stand as testaments to human ingenuity and ambition.

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PC Construction

DECEMBER 9, 2024

PC Construction is thrilled to announce the addition of Director of Business Development Lisa Beeler. Lisa brings a decade of business development and marketing experience in the AEC industry, most recently with Haley Ward. She is actively involved with the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce, AGC Maine, NEHES and Plan NH and serves on the boards for MEREDA and SMPS Northern New England.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Challenge and improve construction cost estimating methods by enhancing data and ensuring process standardization. Improving construction cost estimating data and processes are central to significantly enhancing cost visibility and cost management. Robust Construction Cost Estimating Requirements: #1. Detailed line item estimating #2. Local market, current, verifiable and objective labor, material, equipment, and productivity data sets linked to granular construction tasks. #3.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

DECEMBER 13, 2024

The construction industry is dynamic and challenging, and a business's success or failure can hinge on various factors. As we approach the end of another year, it's essential to take a step back and assess your company's successes and challenges. Contracting is notorious for its complexities and ever-changing landscape. It is crucial to evaluate what worked well, what didn't, and what lessons we can carry into the following year.

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Associated Builders and Contractors reported its Construction Backlog Indicator remained unchanged at 8.4 months in November, according to an ABC member survey conducted Nov. 20-Dec. 3. The reading is down.1 months from November 2023. Backlog in the infrastructure category contracted in November, though it is still the only category with higher backlog on a year-over-year basis.

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The Korte Company

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Many students would hesitate to take an internship after just one year of college. But that didnt stop Ryan Wuebbels. While many of his peers were settling into summer break, Ryan packed his bags and headed south to Jacksonville, Florida, for a unique opportunity with The Korte Company. Ryan is a construction management student at Western Kentucky University.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Commercial Construction Costs 2024 increased 0.1% for the month of November 2024, while overall construction input prices are 0.5% higher than a year ago, and nonresidential construction input prices are 0.3% higher. Prices decreased crude petroleum prices were down 3.3%, while unprocessed energy materials prices were down 2.0%., while natural gas prices were up 2.6% in November.

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PC Construction

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Portland, ME PC Construction is pleased to announce that Lisa Beeler of Scarborough, Maine, has joined its business development team. Lisa brings 20 years of business development and marketing experience, the last seven of which were focused on the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry. In her new role as PCs Director of Business Development for the Seacoast Region, Lisa will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to drive business opportunities and relations

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The construction industry added 10,000 jobs on net in November, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has risen by 211,000 jobs, an increase of 2.6%. Nonresidential construction employment increased by 6,800 positions on net, with growth in 2 of the 3 subcategories.

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The Korte Company

DECEMBER 10, 2024

For as long as he can remember, Connor has been fascinated by the process of creating intricate buildings, brick by brick. Its no wonder why his first loves were LEGOs and Minecraft. I was fascinated by seeing how things were put together, he said. Back then, I played (and I still do today) this video game called Minecraft. Its a building game that probably cemented my future as an architect.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Alliance Job Order Contracting has multiple benefits over traditional JOC. While traditional JOC Programs use national average cost data and location factoring or pay “JOC Consultants” a percentage of total JOC construction volume, neither maximize the potential of Alliance Job Order Contracting. The older methods, while prevalent and arguable the ‘status quo, do not provide requisite levels of cost visibility and/or cost management.

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Building Radar

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Throughout history, humanity has embarked on monumental construction projects that not only showcase our engineering prowess but also symbolize our cultural and technological advancements. These colossal structures have stood the test of time, representing the ingenuity and ambition of their creators. Understanding these architectural marvels provides valuable insights into the evolution of construction techniques and the socio-economic factors that drove their creation.

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Construction Law

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has poured cold water on hopes that a new railway line north of Birmingham will be built as an alternative to the cancelled leg of HS2. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details. If you don't have an account, you can get free access to the news on this site and receive a free newsletter onFridays by creating a Newsletter account.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 13, 2024

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 12, 2024

FM productivity constraints remain a barrier for most public sector areas. FM productivity constraints remain a barrier for most public sector organizations, presenting barriers to efficient sustainment & new builds. To address rising sustainment (repair, renovation, maintenance) and new build costs, robust, integrated Planning, Procurement, and Project Deliver Frameworks arecincreasing needed to maximize resource utilization.Yet public sector organization are still not providing the Leaders

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Building Radar

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The ability to transform vast amounts of data into actionable insights is crucial for enhancing project management and driving business growth. Data visualization tools play a pivotal role in this transformation by enabling construction professionals to interpret complex data sets through intuitive charts and graphs. These tools not only enhance decision-making but also improve communication among stakeholders, ensuring that everyone from project managers to executives can easily grasp the key m

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Construction Law

DECEMBER 13, 2024

The government has announced what it calls landmark planning changes that give councils a target of building 370,000 new homes a year. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details. If you don't have an account, you can get free access to the news on this site and receive a free newsletter onFridays by creating a Newsletter account.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 13, 2024

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Construction Law

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Construction Laws last issue of the year is arriving on subscribers desks now, with important analysis of developments that companies all along the supply chain need to be aware of. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details. If you don't have an account, you can get free access to the news on this site and receive a free newsletter onFridays by creating a Newsletter account.

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Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network

In today’s construction market, owners, construction managers, and contractors must navigate increasing challenges, from cost management to project delays. Fortunately, digital tools now offer valuable insights to help mitigate these risks. However, the sheer volume of tools and the complexity of leveraging their data effectively can be daunting. That’s where data-driven construction comes in.

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Construction Law

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The Industry Competence Steering Group (ICSG) has launched a comprehensive restructure, becoming a working group of the Industry Competence Committee (ICC) that is overseen by the Building Safety Regulator. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details. If you don't have an account, you can get free access to the news on this site and receive a free newsletter onFridays by creating a Newsletter account.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 13, 2024

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 13, 2024

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