Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Anna Martin, U-PACT Oregon Lead Instructor AT Ironworkers Local 29 Apprenticeship ccapoccia Tue, 11/19/2024 - 07:14 Anna Martin needed a fresh start, one she felt she couldn’t get in her role in customer service. She took a pre-apprenticeship class and fell in love with ironworking. When she took her journeyman’s exam, she had the highest score of 27 people — and she was the only woman.

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Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

The underutilization of robust construction cost management methods continue to drive high levels of waste across virtually all public sector organizations. You can’t manage what you don’t measure… A standardized approach to construction data collection, maintenance, and use should be established use a common format data format and yields objective, verifiable, and current local market labor, material, equipment, and productivity details.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Learn how to overcome construction innovation barriers to become a more effective organization.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

A shift in how tech companies like Google and Amazon meet their energy needs is creating opportunities for construction firms equipped to handle atomic power work.

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Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

A $1.184-billion design-build contract was awarded to Tutor Perini/O&G to design and build the AirTrain at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey.

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Levelset

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

A recent Colorado Court of Appeals decision offers essential guidance for subcontractors filing claims under the Colorado Public Works Act. The case clarifies what can and cannot be included in a verified statement of claim, particularly concerning delay damages, and highlights the severe consequences of filing an excessive claim. The outcome serves as a cautionary tale for subcontractors to keep claims clear, accurate, and well-supported to avoid potentially losing an entire claim.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

With 40% of its revenues set to come from data centers, chip fabs and similar projects, the industry’s biggest contractor is making moves to stay ahead of its growth.

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Construction input prices increased.3% in October compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data. Nonresidential construction input prices also increased.3% for the month. Prices increased in all three energy subcategories last month. Natural gas prices increased by 29.3%, unprocessed energy materials prices rose 9.9% and crude petroleum prices advanced by 7.3%.

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Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Active Construction Cost Management is important to any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build activity. Yet, despite is value, most public sector organizations have yet to deploy it. Over eighty percent (80%+) of all projects are late or overbudget largely due to an inadequately detailed and poorly communicated Scope of Work (SOW), including the failure to leverage readily available objective, current, verifiable, local market labor, material, equipment, and productivity data.

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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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Building Radar

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Einführung in AI-gestützte Lösungen Die Bauindustrie sieht sich heutzutage mit einer Vielzahl an Herausforderungen konfrontiert. Dazu gehören ineffiziente Projektverfolgung, unzureichende Datenanalysen, sowie ein intensiver Wettbewerb zwischen den Unternehmen. In diesem dynamisch wachsenden Sektor können AI-gestützte Lösungen eine Schlüsselrolle spielen, indem sie fortschrittliche Technologien implementieren, um Betriebsprozesse zu optimieren und Verkaufschancen signifikant zu verbessern.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The burgeoning sectors drove double-digit gains across the Dallas-based firm’s portfolio, according to the company’s earnings call.

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Construction Today

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Shoring is a cornerstone technique in modern construction, providing temporary support to buildings, trenches, and excavation sites. Whether stabilizing a structure during renovations or ensuring safety in deep excavations, shoring is indispensable. Below, we discuss the top 7 benefits of shoring in construction and why it’s essential for maintaining safety and efficiency in today’s projects.

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The Korte Company

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

At The Korte Company, hiring is about more than just filling a position. It’s finding the best people for the job and the team. They need more than the right skills. They should align with our values, culture and commitment to excellence. When we Hire Smart, we find the people who naturally excel at their roles, because it fits their capabilities, passions and personalities.

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Building Radar

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Brazil is entering a dynamic phase in 2024, with significant construction projects aimed at boosting economic growth, enhancing infrastructure, and promoting sustainable development. As one of the largest construction markets in Latin America, Brazil is focused on modernizing its urban areas, expanding transportation networks, and investing in energy-efficient solutions Brazil’s construction market growth.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Crews raced to reach the entrapped worker, who had fallen into a void beneath a grade-level area of demolition debris.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The $740 million riverside development and $64 million concert venue will bring new leisure, retail and housing options to the Steel City.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The agency’s goal is to help transit departments deliver projects on time, on task and on budget, said the transit authority’s deputy administrator.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Tropicana Field’s roof was destroyed last month when Hurricane Milton hit St. Petersburg, Florida.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The Fort Collins, Colorado, building will focus on creating fusion energy as a viable clean energy source and include 5-foot-thick shielding walls.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Approved bond funding and climate resiliency-focused state ballot measures could provide new ways for municipalities to fund improvements.

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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 Dive

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

These smaller-but-growing markets are generating a range of public works construction projects, writes consultant Mary Scott Nabers.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

State officials have looked to the DOT for answers after the death toll on roadway construction sites skyrocketed this year.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.

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Building Radar

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

China’s construction industry is poised for significant growth in 2024, driven by major infrastructure projects across the country. As one of the fastest-growing markets globally, China’s focus on urban development, transportation, and sustainable energy projects is attracting substantial investments construction market growth. Understanding where the construction boom is happening in China is crucial for companies looking to capitalize on these opportunities.

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Building Radar

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

California is experiencing a construction boom in 2024, driven by substantial investments in infrastructure, renewable energy, and urban development. As the largest state economy in the United States, California is focusing on enhancing its infrastructure to meet the growing demands of its population. The construction surge includes projects related to transportation, sustainable housing, and clean energy initiatives infrastructure developments.

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Building Radar

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The construction landscape in New York is set to experience a transformative year in 2024, driven by substantial investments in infrastructure, transportation, and sustainable urban development. As one of the most dynamic construction markets in the United States, New York continues to be a hub for large-scale projects aimed at improving city infrastructure, boosting economic growth, and supporting sustainable practices construction growth in New York.

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Building Radar

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

In 2024, Texas is poised to become one of the hottest construction markets in the United States, driven by a combination of robust economic growth, population influx, and government-backed infrastructure projects. The Lone Star State continues to attract significant investments in sectors like housing, transportation, and renewable energy. Understanding where construction is booming in Texas is crucial for contractors, developers, and investors who want to capitalize on these opportunities key

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