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Five Basic Construction Accounting Tasks To Complete Every Month

Contractor Bookkeeping

Proper construction accounting is all about the details. The answers you need to operate and grow your company are in reports. Everything starts with cash because "cash is fact, profit is an opinion." All transactions in the bank account of your construction accounting system no matter if it is QuickBooks or Xero, must be assigned to the proper accounts: Income.

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Hoosiers Are Poised For Hardwoods Industry Growth

Business Facilities

The state has unveiled its new Indiana Hardwood strategy, aimed at attracting new hardwood processing facilities to the Hoosier State and expanding existing mills. - Read: Hoosiers Are Poised For Hardwoods Industry Growth at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Staying Successful Means Taking Risks

Contractor Magazine

Not one of the 100 companies on our Book of Giants list got there by resting on their laurels.

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The New Frontier for Women’s Construction Gear

Construction Business Owner

A new dawn is breaking for the construction industry. More and more women are entering the skilled trades, challenging job sites and safety manufacturers to more closely consider their equipment needs.

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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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What is Skirting in Construction? Purpose and Types

The Constructor

Skirting is basically a board that runs along the border between the interior wall and the floor. It covers the improper edges, avoids scratches from.

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Top software firms: Contractors hungry for tech integration

Construction Dive

Interoperability, especially between tools seen as "cool," helps both small and large firms make the most out of limited resources.

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Which Employee(s) Do You Need to Fire?

Construction Business Owner

It’s likely that as many as 10% to 20% of your employees are ill-suited for their position, but it’s not all your fault. Not everyone you hired was the right player, and you shouldn’t feel bad about it. You made the best hiring decision you could make at the time. And time often proves that some people meet the job requirements but are just not a cultural fit within your company values.

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Sextant – Types and Uses

The Constructor

A sextant is an instrument used for measuring the angle between two visible objects. Both horizontal and vertical angles can be measured using a.

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Highlighting Construction Technology at CFMA National Conference

Viewpoint Construction Technology

The CFMA is the leader in educational resources and training opportunities for the financial professional in the construction industry.

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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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Top construction execs reveal challenges, opportunities

Construction Dive

Leaders at AECOM, PCL and STO Building Group discuss labor, tariffs, integrated project delivery and preparing for a potential slowdown.

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The New Frontier for Women’s Construction Gear

Construction Business Owner

A new dawn is breaking for the construction industry. More and more women are entering the skilled trades, challenging jobsites and safety manufacturers to more closely consider their equipment needs.

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7 Types of Fish Ladders or Fishways

The Constructor

A fishway or fish ladder is a waterway constructed on or around a natural or artificial obstruction to provide a passageway for fishes and other.

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On-boarding Employees and Their Importance in Successfully Integrating New Construction Technology

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Surviving in the construction industry demands openness to drive change.

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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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Tech an increased focus of ENR Top 400 firms

Construction Dive

A trend among the country's highest-earning contractors, according to an Engineering News-Record analysis, is to attribute part of their success to specific tech tools.

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The Tech Features You Need to Run Fleet Diagnostics Efficiently

Construction Business Owner

Diagnosing issues with trucks and off-highway equipment isn’t as simple as it used to be. Advancements in this industry, such as aftertreatment and common rail fuel injection, have made diesel engines more complicated now than ever before. A result of this has been a major increase in the service work being performed—both preventative maintenance and repairs needed due to failure.

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Civil Engineering Aspects of Smart City

The Constructor

The application of Civil engineering in the construction of Smart infrastructure is the foundation for all the other key elements in a Smart city.

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On-boarding Employees and Their Importance in Successfully Integrating New Construction Technology

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Embracing change and new technologies can be confusing for employees if they’re not properly trained and motivated. Humans are an ironic bunch. On the one hand, we have a desire to improve what we do, who we are, what we achieve. We are striving to be better than before. Yet, simultaneously, so many of us have an aversion to change. Whenever a new thing or activity is introduced to us, we start stressing ourselves out and grouching about the time we must spend learning how to do a new proc

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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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California labor officials cite sub for $598K of unpaid wages, hold GC responsible for $69K

Construction Dive

The state's department of industrial relations has fined a general contractor for a portion of one of its subcontractors' unpaid wages under a new state law.

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Diagnose Your Fleet More Efficiently With the Right Tool & Support

Construction Business Owner

. Diagnosing issues with trucks and off-highway equipment isn’t as simple as it used to be. Advancements in this industry, such as aftertreatment and common rail fuel injection, have made diesel engines more complicated now than ever before. A result of this has been a major increase in the service work being performed—both preventative maintenance and repairs needed due to failure.

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Determination of Pressure by Simple Manometers in Fluid Mechanics

The Constructor

Manometers are devices used to determine the pressure at any point in fluid either by balancing the column of the fluid by the same or by using.

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No More Overlooking Work Zone Accidents

FDR Safety

Last week we published a blog highlighting the dangers faced by teenagers while driving , specifically carpooling. An appropriate topic given that it was Memorial Day Weekend and the kick-off to what we in the safety industry know as the 100 Deadliest Days. Thanks to overwhelming media coverage this phrase and the associated 3+ month time period have become a nationally recognized issue.

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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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$1.6B LAX expansion team highlights BIM, AR/VR and other tech for staying on budget, schedule

Construction Dive

The design-build team behind a massive Los Angeles International Airport project recently outlined the benefits they've found in sharing models across stakeholders.

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Which Employee(s) Do You Need to Fire?

Construction Business Owner

It’s likely that as many as 10% to 20% of your employees are ill-suited for their position, but it’s not all your fault. Not everyone you hired was the right player, and you shouldn’t feel bad about it. You made the best hiring decision you could make at the time. And time often proves that some people meet the job requirements but are just not a cultural fit within your company values.

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Universal Testing Machine-Components and Functions

The Constructor

Universal testing machine (UTM) is used to perform standard tensile and compression test on the materials. UTM is a versatile testing machine which.

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Comparing bridge waterproofing membranes: Not all liquid waterproofing is created equal

GCP Applied Technologies

Comparing bridge waterproofing membranes: Not all liquid waterproofing is created equal. Phillip.fry@gc…. Thu, 05/30/2019 - 13:08. GCP Applied Technologies. May 30, 2019. When it comes to waterproofing bridge decks, it’s easy to assume that all liquid waterproofing systems are the same. After all, they may look very similar on paper. However, there are key questions to ask when specifying liquid waterproofing to ensure you get a system that’s durable and can be applied quickly, to help keep the

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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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Private group raises millions, builds border wall section in 4 days

Construction Dive

We Build the Wall contracted Fisher Sand and Gravel to construct a half-mile of barrier on private land in New Mexico over the weekend, but is facing legal challenges.

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The New Frontier for Women’s Construction Gear

Construction Business Owner

A new dawn is breaking for the construction industry. More and more women are entering the skilled trades, challenging jobsites and safety manufacturers to more closely consider their equipment needs.

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Real-time information in the construction field: Why it matters

Lets Build

The importance of real-time information in construction For years, there has been a time lapse between the main office and the construction sites when it comes to data and communication. That gap created numerous delays that needed to be avoided to keep a project on time and on budget.

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