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Contractors confident in the face of falling backlog

Construction Dive

Construction backlog dropped in January but remains one month higher than a year ago and around the same level as the month before the pandemic, according to the report.

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Biggest Construction Industry Trends, Pitfalls, and Hotspots of 2023

Viewpoint Construction Technology

What will be the biggest construction industry trends of 2023? Customers from our Network told us what will be the biggest industry hot spots.

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The Difference Between A Construction Accountant And A Tax Accountant

Contractor Bookkeeping

How often have you hired someone with the expectation that they know how construction works, and then you found out they did not know about it? You are a master in the construction industry, so you recognize what to look for in your particular field and quickly observe if someone has the skillsets, and you proceed accordingly. You know what happens when you send your best Rough Carpenter that you pay piece work for framing spec from the ground up in all kinds of weather and working conditions to

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Digital Builder Ep 40: Construction Trends for 2023

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Many workers and leaders alike are feeling the pressure of so much exciting innovation happening across the different sectors of the construction industry. It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the possibilities, the expenses, and the fear of the unknown effects new technology and trends may bring. In today’s first-ever Digital Builder podcast hosted live on LinkedIn, we have invited three powerhouse leaders and our newest 40 Under 40 construction champions, Andrew Cooper , VDC Engineer at AECO

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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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Award-winning CTE teacher attends State of the Union

Construction Dive

Cory Torppa, who earned $100,000 for his Washington state high school’s construction program, said it's important to introduce students to the trades.

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What’s WRONG with Federal Facilities Mangement?

Job Order Contracting

What’s wrong with federal facilities management? EVERTHING. FACT #1 – National security is negatively impacted by the lack of effective/efficient facilities lifecycle management. FACT #2 – Lack of a lifecycle total cost of ownership approach in support of federal agency/department missions. FACT #3 – No set of quantitive key performance indicators exists or is required with respect for federal facilities lifecycle management.

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Bring Your Facility Manager to Your Next Design-Build Project  

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Close the data gap from AEC to operations The critical step for closing the AEC and operations data gap : involve facility managers in design and build data management processes as early as possible. While the formative stages of new projects bring together design and construction teams, facility managers often have more limited representation.

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Construction material prices back on the rise

Construction Dive

An elevated producer price index indicates the economy remains overheated, said Anirban Basu, chief economist of Associated Builders and Contractors.

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UK Researchers Scale-up Emission-free Cement Trials

ENR Construction

Cambridge Electric Cement uses cement paste from recycled concrete to replace the lime flux used in scrap steel recycling. Its slag can replace the clinker in portland cement.

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The Myth Of Zero Energy And Its Adverse Impact On Prevention Through Design

FDR Safety

THIS ARTICLE IS FOCUSED ON prevention through design (PTD) and why use of the term “zero energy” lockout/tagout (LOTO) for all service and maintenance tasks creates a range of adverse impacts. Examples of such impacts are: •impeding efficient and effective equipment designs when tasks (e.g., setup, maintenance, servicing, troubleshooting) are not considered in the concept and design phases of projects because zero energy is a perceived, yet infeasible, objective for all service and maintenance,

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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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Generating greater insights for the UK water market with @One Alliance

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The water sector is undergoing a transformation as they seek to deliver better outcomes for their customers and the environment alike. From digital metres, sensors, IoT platforms and other technologies, they’re gaining more visibility of their networks and providing an improved customer experience. In the UK, the water industry announced its commitment to a carbon zero future by 2030, which is decades before the government’s legally binding target of 2050.

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Construction’s labor gap tops 500M

Construction Dive

As a large swath of the workforce reaches retirement age, newer recruits lack the same level of experience.

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Developer Hires Stantec for $25B Sustainable Freight Hub in California

ENR Construction

Highland Fairview plans to build 40.6 million sq ft of warehouse space over seven years for its World Logistics Center project, with plans for sustainability that have “not yet been tackled on this scale in the U.S.

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Did you know that you can clear cookies on Rapport3?

Rapport3

Rapport3 Tips & Tricks: Clearing Rapport3 Cookies Did you know that you could clear Rapport3 cookies on the system? Before contacting the support desk, please try to clear Rapport3 cookies first as this feature can often help, and saves you time. Just navigate to your Avatar in the top right hand side of Rapport3, and then select Clear Rapport3 Cookies.

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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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What is Lean Construction?

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The Lean methodology is most often associated with manufacturing. Its roots began at the Toyota Production System in the early 20th century as a means for process improvement. Taiichi Ohno, an industrial engineer at Toyota, pioneered the thinking and processes that are now known as Lean. Ohno was known for the saying, “The more inventory a company has, the less likely it is they will have what they need.

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XL Construction appoints new president, COO

Construction Dive

The Northern California firm, which specializes in life science construction, made other promotions in its science, technology and healthcare unit.

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Developer Hires Stantec for $25B Sustainable California Freight Hub

ENR Construction

Highland Fairview plans to build 40.6 million sq ft of warehouse space over seven years for its World Logistics Center project, with sustainability plans that have “not yet been tackled on this scale in the U.S.

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Did you know that you can clear cookies on Rapport3?

Rapport3

Rapport3 Tips & Tricks: Clearing Rapport3 Cookies Did you know that you could clear Rapport3 cookies on the system? Before contacting the support desk, please try to clear Rapport3 cookies first as this feature can often help, and saves you time. Just navigate to your Avatar in the top right hand side of Rapport3, and then select Clear Rapport3 Cookies.

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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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Dragons and daylight: Maximizing sunlight and climate control with TDDs

Construction Specifier

Photos courtesy Dennis Poon By Benjamin Oman For four-year-old Nakal and eight-year-old Berani, two Komodo dragons, the comforts of home have been difficult to reproduce where they reside: in the rainy, gray region of the Pacific Northwest. The pair, born in the tropical climate of Indonesia, share a unique set of environmental needs that have challenged the construction of their living space for years.

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Texas Instruments to build $11B semiconductor plant in Utah

Construction Dive

The multibillion-dollar project marks the largest economic investment in state history.

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AECOM Wins PM Contract for Dallas Fair Park Upgrades

ENR Construction

City voters passed a ballot measure last year to boost hotel occupancy taxes to generate $300 million for some upgrades to park known for hosting the State Fair of Texas

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Sevan gives UC co-op student a chance to sharpen skills, network and explore Chicago

Seven Multi-Site Solutions

Note: This story was published by the University of Cincinnati on February 16, 2023, and written by Cedric Ricks: [link] Co-op gives student chance to sharpen skills, network and explore Chicago Employer says co-op students bring enthusiasm and value to companies Visuals are king for Abby Gast, who creates computerized simulations of real-world scenes.

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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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6 ways to boost your construction quality

iField Smart

Learn how new field processes and tech can be a significant driver to producing high-quality projects and winning more work. Closely connected, budget, schedule, and quality are considered the pillars to realize a winning construction project. Clients are truly satisfied if a building project generates a balance of the three factors. Nevertheless, “project quality” has a greater impact after completion and during handover.

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How a theater background helped set the stage for a career in construction

Construction Dive

Bulley & Andrews’ Dana Erdman embraces technology as well as diversity in her dual roles at the Chicago-based construction firm.

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Ford Plans $3.5B Michigan EV Battery Plant With New Twist

ENR Construction

EV Mustangs are set to use factory's first in the US lithium iron phosphate batteries that are more durable with less high-cost materials, automaker says

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The Importance of a Dedicated Engineering Document Management System (EDMS) – (Part – 2)

Wrench

With many design and construction companies these days looking to EDMS solutions to help them manage their data, it needs to be acknowledged that not all EDMS are created equal. A Standard EDMS cannot support the complexity of the engineering process or the technical nature of its data, in fact, a system intended to function as a document workflow management system for engineering teams has to take into account the unique nature of engineering data and procedures.

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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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What Is Construction RFI? 3 Steps to Handle Automated Processes

Buildern

A Request for Information (RFI) is a formal process used in construction project management to clarify questions or uncertainties that arise during the planning, design, or construction phases of a project. An RFI is typically submitted by a contractor, subcontractor, or supplier seeking clarification or additional information from the project owner, subcontractors, vendors, design team, or any other accountable project member.

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Turner Construction, Clark Builders win $54.5M mass timber student housing project

Construction Dive

The facility at the University of Fraser Valley near Vancouver is being funded to a large degree by the province of British Columbia.

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Rising Gas Demand Spurs Uneasy Balance of Energy Security, Climate Urgency

ENR Construction

Russian oil and gas cutoffs to Europe that followed its invasion of Ukraine are spurring a big US push for natural gas infrastructure to meet changing global supply needs, while also causing new angst over emissions and spurring efforts to find design, construction and operations solutions.

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What Are the Benefits of Installing a Shed on Artificial Grass?

Civiconcepts

I believe you may have misunderstood my previous response. It is not common to install artificial grass in a shed. It is more common to install a shed on artificial … What Are the Benefits of Installing a Shed on Artificial Grass?

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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