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How Procurement and Payment Automation Can Make You Everyone’s Favorite Customer

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Learn how to eliminate missed payments and keep your suppliers happy by automating your procurement process.

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Keeping Up with the Evolving Construction Industry

Construction Business Owner

Keeping Up with the Evolving Construction Industry By Matt Klemmensen, Casualty Loss Control Expert, Munich Re Specialty – North America mhodges Wed, 10/30/2024 - 08:47 The construction industry is a dynamic segment of the economy. Contracting firms must constantly adapt to changing market conditions. Shocks like the “remote work revolution” brought on by the pandemic have caused cancellations and delays to commercial office projects.

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Transform Construction Cost Estimating

Job Order Contracting

If your projects are overbudget, late, and continue to go “off the rails”, it may be time to transform construction cost estimating practices. Transform Construction Cost Estimating Traditionally cost estimates are created by either contacting local constractors or subconstractors, or by using a national average construction cost database and applying a cost factor.

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Reasons to reinvent the Midcentury academic library

BD+C

Reasons to reinvent the Midcentury academic library 0 qpurcell Wed, 10/30/2024 - 10:00 Libraries DLR Group's Interior Design Leader Gretchen Holy, Assoc. IIDA, shares the idea that a designer's responsibility to embrace a library’s history, respect its past, and create an environment that will serve student populations for the next 100 years. Gretchen Holy, Assoc.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, 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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Ex-ComEd Lawyer Testifies Former Illinois House Speaker Demanded Favors for Support of Utility

ENR Construction

Former ComEd general counsel and top lobbyist Thomas O'Neill testified that lobbying work, internships and other favors were given in exchange for passing bills that hiked electrical rates with only modest investment in the state's electrical grid.

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#140:  Including Overhead and Profit In Mechanic's Lien Amounts

NH Construction Law

New Hampshire’s mechanic’s lien statute, RSA 447:2 , gives a lien to those who “perform labor, provide professional design services, or furnish materials” to improve someone’s real estate. The lien “provides security against the property owner for the value of the labor or materials rendered.” Pine Gravel, Inc. v.

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Project Research Matters: Lessons From a Recent New Jersey Lien Case

Levelset

In the construction world, getting paid for your hard work is crucial. One of the most effective ways to secure that payment is by filing a construction lien. But the devil is in the details. Filing a proper lien claim requires accurate information. A recent case out of New Jersey, Green Field Construction Group, LLC v. Marjam Supply Company, highlights the importance of getting the project details correct before filing a claim.

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Judge advises parties to consider regional courts

Construction Law

Technology and Construction Court Judge Stephen Davies has advised parties to consider issuing claims in the Birmingham and Bristol Technology and Construction Courts where appropriate rather than overburdening the London TCC. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details.

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New York GC taps new leadership for Carolinas and Northeast expansion

Construction Dive

Rochester-based LeChase Construction appointed William Goodrich as chairman and Kyle Sayer as president to lead its growth plans.

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Stay Ahead in 2024 with Proven Strategies for Success

The specialty contractor space is facing a transformative period, driven by labor shortages, rapid technological advancements, and increasing regulatory requirements. In 2024, contractors must navigate complex challenges like fragmented management systems and delays in payment. This guide offers a deep dive into the key disruptions reshaping the industry over the next 24 months, including digitization, sustainable practices, and modular construction.

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Why Modernizing the Rental Process Can Benefit Business Owners

Construction Business Owner

Why Modernizing the Rental Process Can Benefit Business Owners ccapoccia Fri, 11/01/2024 - 17:33 The construction equipment rental business model offers many benefits for all involved, including the rental companies themselves — which stand to make a lot of money in this lucrative, fast-growing industry — and the companies actually renting equipment, because they can avoid heavy outlays and capital expenses.

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Better Tools For Estimators Drive Significantly Improved Construction Cost Visibility

Job Order Contracting

Better Tools are now availalble for construction estimators to drive significantly improved contruction cost visibility. Approximately 90,000 line items with locally researched labor, material, and equipment costs are essential for superior cost visibility. Current data, available exclusive from Four BT, LLC (4Bt) offers granular, real-time insights into the actual cost dynamics specific to a project’s location.

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Showing Positive Gains: The Q2 2024 Quarterly Construction Metrics Index

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Q2 2024 was a wild ride for the construction industry! See what changes and trends impacted the construction industry to prepare for what’s next.

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New construction technology releases: October 2024

Construction Dive

From a chatbot that speaks builders’ language to tech that corrals massive amounts of data captured from scans, this month’s offerings are aimed at simplifying complex tasks.

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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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The Evolution of Environmental Risks

Construction Business Owner

The Evolution of Environmental Risks ccapoccia Fri, 11/01/2024 - 18:18 T he landscape of environmental concerns confronting business owners has evolved significantly over the decades, beginning with the concept of corporate social responsibility in the 1950s, the triple bottom line framework which includes the three P’s of sustainability (people, planet and profit) in the 1990s, and most recently, the emergence of environmental social governance (ESG).

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Why and When to Use Structural Insulated Panels: A True Story

Wolgast Corporation

As a Design-Builder , we take on the role of advocate for our clients and put ourselves in their shoes while carefully making design and construction decisions. What would they choose to do to effectively save money and time without sacrificing quality or building longevity? We are currently working on a building for Chippewa Nature Center that our Architect, Neil Frank, resourcefully designed using materials that would save time and money.

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Future Leaders Gather for Learning and Team Building

PC Construction

Last week, 15 participants in PC Construction’s Leadership Development Program (LDP) gathered in Charlotte, North Carolina, for their annual Academy. Hailing from Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, DC, North Carolina and Florida, the LDP engineers kicked things off with some team building at the U.S. National Whitewater Center. They worked together to complete a variety of challenges that required communication, problem solving and a lot of balance!

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$3.6B Brent Spence Bridge project sued over environmental concerns

Construction Dive

The lawsuit alleges officials didn’t sufficiently study the impact of the new Cincinnati-area span and says the design doesn’t do enough to include biking and transit.

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How General Contractors Can Drive Growth Without Increasing Headcount

For construction businesses, scaling operations means taking on greater workloads. Unfortunately, much of the responsibility of managing additional work falls on you and your finance team. Learn how you can navigate the increased complexity of managing more projects without adding headcount. We’re here to share insights into why technology is key to scaling your finance operations.

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Dozer Grade Control Improves Productivity

Construction Business Owner

Dozer Grade Control Improves Productivity ccapoccia Fri, 11/01/2024 - 17:07 Grade control systems for dozers are game-changers on construction jobsites. Choose between a basic two-dimensional (2D) grade control system or a more sophisticated three-dimensional (3D) grade control system. These technologies can help you improve your accuracy, efficiency and productivity on rough- or fine-grading projects.

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AHR Expo Announces 2025 Innovation Awards Winners

Contractor Magazine

Winners are chosen annually in ten industry categories, representing the most innovative products and technologies in the market.

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Ribbon Cut on New PurposeEnergy Facility

PC Construction

Last week, PC joined PurposeEnergy for a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the completion of construction for the new Middlebury Resource Recovery Center (MRRC) in Vermont. The MRRC is an industrial organic waste treatment center for converting food and beverage residuals and wastewater into renewable energy and treated water. The 2,600-square-foot, two-story facility, situated on a half-acre site in Middlebury, consists of an anaerobic digester, a generator to produce renewable electricity from d

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How contractors and their clients can navigate NDAs

Construction Dive

Builders must walk a fine line between sharing their specialized expertise and passing on specific details gained from other owners’ projects, lawyers say.

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The Ultimate Guide To Data-Driven Construction: Optimize Projects, Reduce Risks, & Boost Innovation

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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FRA Awards $2.4B for Rail Infrastructure Projects

ENR Construction

In a major boost for railroad infrastructure, both passenger and freight, the Federal Railroad Administration is awarding $2.4 billion in grants to 122 rail projects that aim to improve rail safety, resilience and efficiency.

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Changing the Narrative About Plumbing at WorldSkills Lyon 2024

Contractor Magazine

Supported by IAPMO and the World Plumbing Council, IWSH Plumbing Champions leverages showcase events to create sustained, real-world impact.

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Material health: Metal fabric in healthcare design

Construction Specifier

By Dale Payne Photos ©Moris Moreno Photography/courtesy GKD Metal Fabrics Pandemic-level illness, a nationwide mental health crisis, and healthcare worker burnout are fueling a reimagined future for America’s healthcare infrastructure. This movement is made evident by the 2024 AIA Consensus Construction Forecast, 1 which projects a pattern of stable growth for healthcare will continue, producing an increase in spending of around 3.5 percent annually this year and next.

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Lane Construction nabs $190M Florida highway job

Construction Dive

The Webuild Group subsidiary will build the I-4 at SR-33 Interchange in Lakeland, solidifying the Sunshine State as a key market for the North Carolina contractor.

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Outdated ERP? Spot the Signs Before It Stalls Your Progress

Aging construction ERP systems can slow down productivity and put your business at risk. If you’re working with outdated software, you may be missing out on essential features and innovations like AI, AR, and enhanced reporting capabilities. This guide provides you with insights regarding when you need to upgrade and outlines what to look for in a new construction ERP system.

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Giant 2-GW Geothermal Project in Utah Gains Federal Approval

ENR Construction

Fervo Energy has construction underway on 631-acre project, including on 148 acres of public land, and announced two purchase agreements with Southern California Edison for 320 MW of eventual output.

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ABC Releases Data for September Construction Job Openings

Construction Superintendent Magazine

The construction industry had 288,000 job openings on the last day of September, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey. JOLTS defines a job opening as any unfilled position for which an employer is actively recruiting. Industry job openings decreased by 40,000 last month and are down by 134,000 from the same time last year.

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Next-gen builders embrace Western Red Cedar

Construction Specifier

By Brad Kirkbride Photo by Brit Kwasney/courtesy Western Red Cedar Lumber Association (WRCLA) Wood is one of the oldest building materials on the planet. Selected for its strength, durability, and workability, it has been the natural choice of builders for millennia. Its versatility made it essential to First Nations living on the Pacific coast, and a number of Western Red Cedar long houses and totems, some centuries old, are still standing today.