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OCTOBER 29, 2024

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

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 30, 2024

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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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 30, 2024

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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OCTOBER 30, 2024

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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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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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 29, 2024

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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NH Construction Law

OCTOBER 28, 2024

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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Levelset

OCTOBER 31, 2024

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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Construction Law

OCTOBER 31, 2024

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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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 29, 2024

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

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OCTOBER 29, 2024

Heavy Lifting, Minimal Downtime: Mazzella’s Formula Learn how Mazzella Lifting Technologies optimized operations and kept their fleet moving with smart telematics solutions. mhodges Tue, 10/29/2024 - 09:45 Managing over 200 vehicles and 100 construction assets is no small feat, especially in heavy industries like construction. Mazzella Lifting Technologies needed a solution to cut inefficiencies and keep its fleet running smoothly across expansive and remote locations.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 31, 2024

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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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 26, 2024

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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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 30, 2024

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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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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NOVEMBER 1, 2024

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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Wolgast Corporation

OCTOBER 28, 2024

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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PC Construction

OCTOBER 31, 2024

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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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 28, 2024

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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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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NOVEMBER 1, 2024

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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Contractor Magazine

OCTOBER 30, 2024

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

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PC Construction

OCTOBER 30, 2024

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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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 31, 2024

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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Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a

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NOVEMBER 1, 2024

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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Contractor Magazine

OCTOBER 31, 2024

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

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

A new report identifies Hurricane Maria as instigating the failure, while possible impacts of the radio telescope's electromagnetic radiation on its zinc components remain hypothesized but unproven.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 29, 2024

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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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 30, 2024

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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Construction Superintendent Magazine

OCTOBER 29, 2024

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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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 28, 2024

This blog examining California construction will ask questions, give you previews of what is to come in ENR California and report on what we are hearing, reading and seeing in the state's construction industry.

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