Construction Business Owner
JULY 10, 2018
Do construction contractors that win 100 percent of their business through the low-bid process need marketing? If you are this type of contractor, you will likely insist wholeheartedly that you don’t. After all, as a low-bid construction business owner, your fate lies strictly in the ability of a hard-nosed, creative estimator to bring in new work on bid day.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 10, 2018
From the back office to the job site, technology is transforming construction, facilitating new levels of collaboration, efficiency and speed among project teams. Yet when it’s time to expand into a new jurisdiction, it often feels like Throwback Thursday, with mountains of paperwork to complete and nothing but an automated phone line for assistance on the long and winding path to licensure.
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FDR Safety
JULY 9, 2018
Worksites are a melting pot of tradesmen who bring a range of skills and experience of how to do the job “the right way”. While logistics and coordination are critical to the success of a project, the most important piece could be the relationship between workers. It is human nature to lack trust in someone with whom you are unfamiliar. Naturally this can cause problems on job sites especially in relationships between temporary safety managers and full time workers.
Lets Build
JULY 13, 2018
Safety on construction sites should be a priority at all times. With that in mind, we prepared the following infographic of the most common construction accidents – divided into five main categories: How many? Who? When? Where? How? Read also: How to decrease accident rate on a construction site?
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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.
Construction Business Owner
JULY 12, 2018
Construction is a low-margin industry facing a skilled labor shortage and increasingly complex, fragmented projects. While every project is unique, with countless moving parts and diverse physical, environmental or regulatory challenges, that doesn’t mean lessons learned at one site can’t be applied to the next. By failing to capture, unlock and employ insights from one project to the next, owners and contractors miss out on a critical opportunity to make the industry safer, more efficient and,
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BD+C
JULY 9, 2018
“Hospitals of the future” has been the hot topic of conversation around the proverbial office watercooler. My two cent contribution to these conversations usually comes in the form of my assertion that the pragmatics of healthcare architecture can sometimes hold us back from truly imaging what the future of healthcare architecture could be.
Lets Build
JULY 13, 2018
Safety on construction sites needs to be a central focus at all times. That’s why we prepared this infographic of top construction accidents – divided by these categories: how many? who? when? where? how? Read also: How to decrease accident rate on a construction site?
Construction Business Owner
JULY 13, 2018
You’ve seen the news coverage—another day, another highly visible immigration raid on a business. All politics aside, there is no denying the federal government is making a big, loud statement that it will continue to come down hard on the companies that flout hiring rules. A very different sort of enforcement action that tends to fly below the radar, but still can be intimidating and costly is an inspection of your hiring records by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 9, 2018
A Viewpoint on Construction, Modern Takes on a Transforming Industry. Episode 2: Should You Join a Construction Trade Association? In this episode of A Viewpoint on Construction, the importance of trade associations to the strength of the construction industry and the success of member contractors is examined. Michael D. Bellaman, president and CEO of Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) shares his insights about the positive impacts trade associations can have, from legislative bargaining
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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.
Job Order Contracting
JULY 13, 2018
State, local governments may spend approximately $275B on commercial construction in 2018, including $90+B on roads and $70+B. Unfortunately the bulk of these funds will be spent in a wasteful manner and without the use of proven LEAN construction delivery methods. The post State, County, Local Government – $275B on Commercial Construction in 2018?
BD+C
JULY 13, 2018
The thought of colonizing Mars has science fiction aficionados, scientists, and billionaire entrepreneurs staring up at the night sky with renewed wonder and inspiration. But the key to achieving the lofty goal of colonizing and building extensively on a new planet may not exist out among the stars, but under our feet right here on Earth.
Construction Business Owner
JULY 12, 2018
Each month, the Construction Business Owner team compiles statistics from several different sources, including the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the United States Census Bureau, to give you a better understanding of the current state of affairs for the construction industry. The statistics featured in each month's print issue are for 3 months prior to the publication of the magazine, based on the data available.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 11, 2018
We know that as an IT professional in a construction organization, you wear many hats — mobile device manager, server maintainer and application help desk to name a few. That’s why we are dedicating an entire educational track at this year’s Viewpoint Collaborate User Conference just for you! This track offers dozens of sessions on timely topics in construction IT, from emerging trends in cloud computing to detailed instruction in Viewpoint software database and reporting tools.
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.
Job Order Contracting
JULY 12, 2018
Consumer Price Index Summary. Technical information: (202) 691-7000 • cpi_info@bls.gov • www.bls.gov/cpi Media Contact: (202) 691-5902 • PressOffice@bls.gov CONSUMER PRICE INDEX – JUNE 2018 The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.1 percent in June on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 0.2 percent in May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.
Construction Dive
JULY 9, 2018
The project delivery method considered the "alternative" to design-bid-build is expected to represent 44% of construction spending.
BD+C
JULY 11, 2018
One of the most important milestones in a child’s life is learning to ride a bike. It’s a skill that, once acquired, is never forgotten. It doesn’t take a classroom lecture on technique, balance, and physics. It takes good old-fashioned trial and error. In other words, “practice.”.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 12, 2018
OSHA’s Crane Operator Proposal.
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.
Job Order Contracting
JULY 12, 2018
+17.4 % for copper and brass mill shapes. + 12.3 percent for steel mill products. + 52.8% for diesel fuel, 52.8. + 18.3% for lumber and plywood. + 7.5% for asphalt felts and coatings. + 5.5% for ready-mixed concrete. + 5.0% for paving mixtures and blocks. The best value alternative for detailed, locally researched, line item construction cost data.
Construction Dive
JULY 8, 2018
The Canadian infrastructure firm halted work on nonessential portions of the expansion in May amid opposition from activists and British Columbia officials.
BD+C
JULY 11, 2018
Today, more than 40 million American adults suffer from a mental-health condition, and half of all chronic mental illness begins by the age of 14. Despite these overwhelming statistics, the negative stigmas associated with mental illness, combined with a scarcity of clinicians and facilities, resulted in over half of those with behavioral health conditions forgoing treatment last year. .
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 10, 2018
Regulatory Requirements Before Bidding.
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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.
Job Order Contracting
JULY 12, 2018
Public Sector Real Property Owners have a fiduciary responsibility to efficiently manage their buildings and other physical infrastructure. Traditional design-bid-build simply isn’t up to task. Collaborative construction delivery, such a job order contracting (JOC) can meet this goal, however, the JOC Program must observe LEAN fundamental processes, not carry excessive fees, and provide mutual benefit to owners and contractors.
Construction Dive
JULY 10, 2018
Most executives surveyed by Engineering News-Record said they believe the industry will continue to grow into 2019, but are leery about long-term growth.
BD+C
JULY 13, 2018
ulti-family housing and student housing have many similarities. Not only do they share many of the same building methods and construction types, but design team members skilled in multi-family housing often adjust well to student housing.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 9, 2018
A Viewpoint on Construction, Modern Takes on a Transforming Industry.
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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.
Job Order Contracting
JULY 11, 2018
What if there was a better way to perform renovation, repair, maintenance, sustainability, and construction tasks? What if owners and service providers could consistently assure that over 90% of projects are on-time, on-budget, and delivered per requirements? With LEAN OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting, this is not only possible, but the norm. Learn more?
Construction Dive
JULY 8, 2018
The 350-acre sports-recreation-entertainment complex near Columbus will include an amphitheater, conference center, 70 restaurants and hotels.
Contractor Magazine
JULY 10, 2018
Business experience is not a prerequisite to buy a plumbing franchise – financial education and name recognition are part of the package.
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