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Quinnipiac University Partnership

Wholsen Construction

Engineering is one of the most challenging and demanding majors of any undergrad program – many of Wohlsen’s team members can attest to this! As a leader in the industry, The post Quinnipiac University Partnership appeared first on Wohlsen Construction.

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Construction Industry Trends: September 2022 Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Decreasing material costs, a push for more BIM practices, and more high-dollar projects among the construction industry headlines in September.

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Level Up Design and Coordination Workflows with Accessible Reality Capture 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Picture this: your construction firm is looking to bid on a project to renovate an old factory into a new office building. The owner wants to preserve the structure’s historic look and feel while revamping the building’s internal layout and adding modern amenities. . It’s an exciting project, but it also comes with a host of challenges.

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What Is Epoxy Flooring | Types Of Epoxy Flooring | 10 Best Epoxy Floors For Home | Advantages and Disadvantages of Epoxy Flooring

Civiconcepts

Introduction To Epoxy Flooring It is possible that you have never heard of epoxy flooring when you are considering various flooring designs. The epoxy resin flooring really stands out from … What Is Epoxy Flooring | Types Of Epoxy Flooring | 10 Best Epoxy Floors For Home | Advantages and Disadvantages of Epoxy Flooring Read More ».

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.

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Domestic building claims: £25k’s the limit or the end of the residential occupier?

Practical Law Construction

Every so often the TCC produces a judgment that serves as a cautionary tale of how domestic building projects can go wrong and how the resultant litigation can be often be a: “… financial disaster for one of the parties and, even if not, likely an expensive and ultimately unrewarding result for both.” Those who have advised on and acted in such claims will be familiar with trying to manage the particular conflicting factors.

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GCP's Acquisition by Saint-Gobain Closes

GCP Applied Technologies

GCP's Acquisition by Saint-Gobain Closes. Phillip.fry@gc…. Tue, 09/27/2022 - 13:22. GCP Applied Technologies. September 27, 2022. GCP Applied Technologies, a leading global provider of construction products, announced today that the agreement to be acquired by Saint-Gobain has closed. ALPHARETTA, GA – September 27, 2022 – GCP Applied Technologies, a leading global provider of construction products, announced today that the agreement to be acquired by Saint-Gobain has closed.

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Listing of LEAN Construction Practices

Job Order Contracting

Below is a listing of LEAN construction practices. Of these, only LEAN Job Order Contracting provides a robust framework that integrates internal and external planning, procurement, and project delivery teams within a common data environment inclusive of actionable cost visibility, defined workflows, and quantitative metrics. 6 Sigma. Benchmarking.

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Minn. Light Rail Project Is Nine Years Late, Billions over Budget

ENR Construction

An extension of the Southwest Light Rail Transit (Southwest LRT) in Minnesota is nine years behind schedule and $1.5 billion over budget, according to a recently released report from the state legislature’s Office of Legislative Auditor.

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Texas Central Wins Authority to Take Land for High-Speed Rail System

Construction and Infrastructure Law

Move over luxury bus lines and quick flights. Central Texans should be on the lookout for bulldozers and train stops. On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court of Texas held that Texas Central Railroad & Infrastructure, Inc. and related entities (collectively “Texas Central”) have eminent domain authority to acquire property for a proposed high-speed rail system between Dallas and Houston. [1] Specifically, the Court held that the corporation qualifies as an “interurban electric railway company” u

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New Model-Based Workflows, Reality Capture and Extended File Support in Autodesk Construction Cloud Make BIM More Valuable to Construction Teams

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Project stakeholders can now access critical model data with fewer steps; powerful new features provide greater control over cost and schedule management. New Orleans, LA., September 27, 2022 – Autodesk University – Autodesk , Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) today announced a suite of new capabilities across Autodesk Construction Cloud , making it easier for construction project teams to use and maximize the value of BIM from the office to the field.

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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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Current Construction Cost Data CSI Masterformat

Job Order Contracting

Current Construction Cost Data CSI Masterformat is now more important than ever. 4BT exclusively offers locally researched construction cost data that is updated quarterly. Granular line-item construction cost data with labor, material, equipment, and productivity information. Organized using expanded CSI Masterformat. Over 65,000 line-items- repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build.

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South Africa, EDF Sign $612M Deal For 420 MW of Wind Power

ENR Construction

Three projects are the first of 25 wind and solar projects to be developed under a government plan that targets generation of 20 GW of electricity from renewable sources by 2030.

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Yearly Decreases, Quarterly Gains: Highlights from the Q2 2022 Construction Metrics Index

Viewpoint Construction Technology

The latest quarterly construction industry metrics review a lot of decreases, but the bigger story—and the opportunities—are in the details.

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Would I lie to you?

Practical Law Construction

This week I’m looking at a case from the Chancery Division of all places, Instrument Product Development Ltd v WD Engineering Solutions Ltd. Why, I hear you ask? Well, it caught my eye because the judgment starts by talking about a noted 1981 study, Role of schemeta in memory for places (was it just me that had to Google the meaning of “schemata”?) by psychologists William Brewer and James Treyens, and went on: “The study demonstrates an aspect of the fallibility of memory.

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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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LEAN Job Order Contacting Solution

Job Order Contracting

LEAN Job Order Contracting – Programmatic Approach Applied to ALL Projects and Workorders. Mitigate waste and variance. Effect positive change. Leverage knowledge from the building construction skilled trades. Develop program and project leadership. Focus upon outcomes. Mandatory cooperation. Common, clear, concise, and actionable local cost data.

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Scaling Up: The Push is On to Expand and Equip the Global Clean Energy Workforce

ENR Construction

Building for the worldwide energy transition and its applications will require recruiting, training and retraining millions of workers—a challenge as competition grows for industry talent

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Are Gore Tex Boots Good for Snow? 

Work Gearz

Gore-Tex is a fabric membrane that is waterproof and breathable and has some very unique qualities that make it the ideal material for outdoor gear. Its microporous characteristics prevent condensation and increase breathability by deflecting water from the outside while allowing it to breathe on the inside.  It has very little water absorption, is incredibly strong, light, and long-lasting, and is robust enough to be used on all types of outdoor clothing, from jackets to gloves and hiking

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Sixth Annual Beyond the Build Celebration

Shiel Sexton

And the celebration continues… This year, on the week of September 26 th -30 th , we celebrated our sixth annual Beyond the Build. On September 30 th , 2017, we celebrated our first anniversary of becoming 100% owned, and since then we have kept on celebrating! We use this week-long opportunity to come together and celebrate the three components of Shiel Sexton’s Beyond the Build which are Company, Community, and lastly Co-Ownership.

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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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Integrity in Public Sector Procurement of Facilities Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, and Construction Services

Job Order Contracting

Integrity in Public Sector Procurement of Facilities Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, and Construction Services is essential to minimizing costs and ensuring quality and safety. Obtaining the maximum projected value for each dollar of expenditure and ensuring that all purchasing transactions follow all state, local and federal regulations are, however, goals rarely met when it comes to the numerous repair, renovation, maintenance, and construction projects encountered by Federal, County, State,

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Missouri Contractor Gets Eight Years in Prison for Fraud, Tax Scheme

ENR Construction

Prosecutors say Zieson Construction Co. won through fraud $335 million in government contracts intended for businesses owned by disabled veterans or minorities.

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Rapport3 Tips & Tricks: Enhanced Business Development Notes

Rapport3

Rapport3 Tips & Tricks: Business Development Notes The Business Development Notes have been updated so you can now create a single business development note and paste it in a list of email addresses. These email addresses are automatically resolved to existing Rapport contacts for the company or company group. When creating a new note, a new bulk entry icon allows you to paste in a list of email addresses.

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How to protect your occasionally occupied or vacant properties

Maltaward

There are a number of reasons that you might have a vacant or occasionally occupied property. Whether you own a property or a piece of land that is currently under development, you’re carrying out construction work across your home, you’ve had to leave the property for urgent repairs, or any other reason, it is important to know how to keep it secure.

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The Ultimate Checklist for Choosing the Right Construction Management Software

Managing construction projects in disparate systems and spreadsheets is difficult due to numerous moving parts and diverse stakeholder needs. A dynamic, intuitive software solution is essential for everyone involved—owners, designers, engineers, Construction Managers, and General Contractors. Companies need a secure, centralized system to manage documents, scheduling, financials, and more.

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2022 Annual Awards

Granger Construction

Friday, September 30, 2022 | Each year, Granger Construction recognizes outstanding leadership and accomplishments among our teammates during our Annual Awards Celebration. This week, we had the privileged of celebrating our 2022 award recipients during our first ever G2 Summit: Granger Gathers event. Continuous Improvement Awards The Continuous Improvement Awards recognize outstanding performance and excellence by individuals who continually seek to implement innovative solutions in order to im

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Material Prices Slide Amid Unsteady Market

ENR Construction

Recession fears, inflation and other issues plaguing the economy in the first half of 2022 have persisted through the third quarter. While most construction sectors have been successful throughout this year, questions regarding what’s to come in 2023 loom large as we head toward the end of the year.

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Rapport3 Tips & Tricks: Enhanced Business Development Notes

Rapport3

Rapport3 Tips & Tricks: Business Development Notes The Business Development Notes have been updated so you can now create a single business development note and paste it in a list of email addresses. These email addresses are automatically resolved to existing Rapport contacts for the company or company group. When creating a new note, a new bulk entry icon allows you to paste in a list of email addresses.

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Federal Government Considering Inflation Relief for Contractors

The Construction Seyt

Both the General Services Administration (“GSA”) and the Department of Defense (“DOD”) are recognizing the impact of the eight percent rate of inflation on federal contractors. On September 9, 2022, DOD released a memo providing guidance to contracting officers “about the range of approaches available to them” to manage the effect of inflation on existing firm fixed price contracts.

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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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Sixth Annual Beyond the Build Celebration

Shiel Sexton

And the celebration continues… This year, on the week of September 26 th -30 th , we celebrated our sixth annual Beyond the Build. On September 30 th , 2017, we celebrated our first anniversary of becoming 100% owned, and since then we have kept on celebrating! We use this week-long opportunity to come together and celebrate the three components of Shiel Sexton’s Beyond the Build which are Company, Community, and lastly Co-Ownership.

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India's Airport Construction Is On the Rise

ENR Construction

Government is investing $11 billion through 2025 with a goal of developing 225 new airports as the country's aviation business has rebounded to pre-pandemic levels.

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Carpenter’s Insurance: Who Needs It & Why

Levelset

Insurance is one part of a strategy to keep your carpentry business financially healthy. You can practice safety and use common sense on the job, but there’s no way to predict when accidents or injuries might occur. To minimize any financial damage, a comprehensive carpenter’s insurance plan is a smart bet. . What is carpenter insurance? Carpenter’s insurance is a financial instrument that helps protect your business if accidents, injuries, or illnesses occur in a work-related capaci

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AU 2022 Day 2 Recap: The Most Interesting Moments of the Construction Session

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Autodesk University kicked off strong yesterday. The excitement of seeing attendees in person was infectious, and folks had a great time connecting with construction pros and gaining actionable insights from the sessions on Day 1. We’re now on Day 2, and the momentum continues! Whether you’re joining us in person or tuning in from your computer, AU 2022 offers the perfect opportunity to glimpse the future of construction.

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The Art of Contingency Planning: Dealing with Unforeseen Costs

Contingency planning is a strategic plan to allocate resources, time, and money if “all hell breaks loose” on a project. It considers risk mitigation and planning for a worst-case scenario.  Contingency planning in construction is necessary. You're expected to throw in a percentage to cover a contingency plan in your estimates but is it enough? There is an art to this type of planning and, if project leaders aren’t careful, a contingency plan could cost the company a lot more than lapsed deadlin