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Arc CEO Frank L Ciminelli II: Platforms like cmBuilder.io are key to the future of construction

Construction Dive

Innovative construction management firm, Arc Building Partners, is focused on fast-tracking even the most complex projects, and they’re doing it with platforms like cmBuilder.io.

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Wolgast Corporation Marks 75th Anniversary

Wolgast Corporation

Wolgast Corporation Marks 75th Anniversary! Saginaw, MI - For the first 52 years, the Wolgast family owned and operated Wolgast Corporation. Started by Gerald Wolgast as G.H. Wolgast Masonry in 1948, his motto of “Do it right the first time, every time” has been his legacy that still steers the company today. Gerald’s sons, Lynn and the late Patrick and Mark Wolgast left their own legacy on the general contracting company by diversifying to include Design-Build and Construction Management servic

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Work-life Balance and Mental Health in Construction: Overheard in the Big Room  

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Working in construction can be incredibly rewarding. As a sector brimming with talent and innovation, the construction sector gives professionals numerous opportunities to build meaningful careers. That said, it can also be a stressful industry to work in and some construction professionals may struggle to maintain a healthy work-life balance and prioritize their mental health.

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What's Hot, What's Not (A Lot): Q3-Q4 2022 Construction Metrics Index

Viewpoint Construction Technology

How do construction project statistics, contract values, hiring metrics, and cash flows trends look on a quarterly basis?

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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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Amazon delays groundbreaking for HQ2’s second phase

Construction Dive

The company said the first phase of its $2.5 billion Arlington, Virginia, headquarters project will still be complete in June.

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Property Developers Guide to Water Heating

Construction Marketing

With energy efficiency being a high priority for everyone right now in the UK energy crisis, property developers have set out a guide to help people use heating systems that can be used to curb energy usage and save on both water and the price of energy. Water heating can be expensive especially if you are dealing with old pipes and boiler systems.

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Parent and group company guarantees, dormant companies and adjudication enforcement

Practical Law Construction

Can a dormant company enforce an adjudicator’s decision in its favour? It may take an unusual set of facts to produce such a situation (in both cases where it has happened, there was a dispute as to who was the correct contracting party). However, the answer is yes. So long as it falls on the right side of the well-known principles for a stay of execution in Wimbledon v Vago , a dormant company can enforce an adjudicator’s decision and resist an application for a stay of execution.

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Manufacturing sector props up construction spending

Construction Dive

Nonresidential construction spending moved higher in January largely due to massive manufacturing-related projects.

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How to File a Lawsuit After an Injury At a Construction Site?

Construction Marketing

Unfortunately, injuries at construction sites are highly likely. You may wonder if you have legal recourse if you have been injured while working at a construction site. The answer to that question depends on several factors, which we will outline below. But first, it is important to understand that every case is unique, and you should always consult with a qualified construction accident injury attorney to get specific advice about your situation.

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What Can Project Managers Do to Make Construction Projects More Efficient?

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Project management in UK construction is tough. That's why we've rounded up some top tips on how to make more projects more consistent and profitable.

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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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Ex-Atlanta Official Sentenced to Prison for Contractor Bribes

ENR Construction

Jo Ann Macrina, a former city water commissioner, will serve a 4.5-prison term, while a former PRAD Group executive also faces criminal charges related to accusations of bribing officials.

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Turner-Yates JV wins $4B Panasonic EV battery plant build

Construction Dive

It’s part of a wave of recent factory projects as the U.S. continues its push to onshore manufacturing to better compete in the global economy.

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7 Best Architecture Design & 3D Modeling Software

Civil Engineering Web

In this article, we listed the top and best architecture software’s that are widely used in architectural and engineering industry consisting most of the features and integration with other software to make work high class in category. Listed all architectural software’s are easy to understand and require moderate to high system configuration.

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Top Tips for Tackling Design Build Projects More Effectively

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Success in design-build construction projects requires full oversight of the project. We discuss some tips for construction project efficiency.

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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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Feds Outline Workforce Rules for $39B in Chip Plant Funding

ENR Construction

The U.S. Commerce Dept. launched first funding opportunity for semiconductor chip producers seeking to build, expand or modernize plants using money from the Chips and Science Act.

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OSHA rule change expands use of instance-by-instance citations

Construction Dive

Legal experts said the shift does pose a risk for lax employers, but will likely be used sparingly for extreme cases.

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Sustainable Buildings with Steel

Whirlwind Steel

March 2, 2023 by Whirlwind Team Sustainable Buildings with Steel With steel, it’s easy to be green. This metal alloy is one of the greenest building products you can use because it is easily recyclable without losing its quality. Most buildings you see contain recycled steel, and any steel resulting from demolition can be recycled and used in another steel product.

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Steps to Make Your Next Construction Project More Profitable

Viewpoint Construction Technology

From lean construction to project communication, we share how to make more profit on construction projects without compromising on quality.

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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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West Virginia Wild: Crews Carve Out Corridor H Through the Appalachian Mountains

ENR Construction

When crews with Kokosing Construction Co. began a $209-million design-build contract—the largest of its kind in West Virginia—in 2015, they first had to build roads in order to build the actual road called Corridor H.

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Jacobs wins $500M water reuse facility build in Los Angeles

Construction Dive

The Dallas-based construction services firm will deliver the project under a progressive design-build contract, according to the release.

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2023 Trade Definitions now available

Alberta Construction

The new Trade Definitions 2023 versions are now available at the Trade Definitions website at: [link]. Thank you to the committee for their hard work on this year’s version. They continue to modify and build on the work of past years.

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Is Your Construction Software Solution Secure?

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Construction data is a vital part of each project, how do you ensure that your project data is 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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Work From Home? Maybe if You Want to Kill Your Culture

ENR Construction

Technology might make working remotely possible for office personnel, but you need to consider what that will mean for your company's culture, especially considering the very human diversity and inclusivity goals it has.

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Buy America provisions can improve construction lead times — for a price

Construction Dive

About one-third of materials used in U.S. projects are made overseas. A make-it-here push would further raise already high costs.

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Productizing Sustainable Urban Housing with BJ Siegel

AEC Business

How do you take the learnings from Apple’s way of innovating products and apply them to housing? On WDBE Talks, you’ll hear how BJ Siegel pivoted from Apple to follow his passion at Juno, a proptech company. He will be a keynote speaker at WDBE 2023. In this episode, Aarni Heiskanen and his guest JB Siegel discuss: […] The post Productizing Sustainable Urban Housing with BJ Siegel appeared first on AEC Business.

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Watch: Findings from Gensler's latest workplace survey of 2,000 office workers

BD+C

Watch: Findings from Gensler's latest workplace survey of 2,000 office workers 0 dbarista Thu, 03/02/2023 - 12:39 Gensler's Janet Pogue McLaurin discusses the findings in the firm's 2022 Workplace Survey, based on responses from more than 2,000 workers in 10 industry sectors. Government Buildings Office Buildings Headquarters Building Team Contractors Designers Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Engineers Facility Managers Architects Building Owners Industry Research Janet Pogue McLa

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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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Washington Dam Owner Will Pay $1M for Rehab's River Pollution

ENR Construction

Electron Hydro LLC and its chief operating officer pleaded guilty to a gross misdemeanor violation of operating an unlawful hydraulic project, and face a record state penalty for an environmental crime.

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If industry safety numbers are murky, how can construction companies measure improvement?

Construction Dive

A lack of consensus and quality data are hindering construction’s safety record, experts say.

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Advanced Procurement Agency at heart of call for reform

Construction Law

Science, technology and innovation are at the heart of the UK’s future and procurement and infrastructure policies have key roles to play in producing the necessary conditions for fostering them, say former Prime Minister Tony Blair and former Conservative Party leader William Hague in a joint report. In A New National Purpose: Innovation Can Power the Future of Britain they jointly push for procurement reform, part of their broader demand for improving innovation in the UK public services.

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The next steps for a sustainable, decarbonized future

BD+C

The next steps for a sustainable, decarbonized future 0 qpurcell Thu, 03/02/2023 - 13:03 Sustainability For building owners and developers, the push to net zero energy and carbon neutrality is no longer an academic discussion. K-12 Schools Healthcare Facilities Office Buildings Public Health Labs Regulations Energy-Efficient Design Green Specifications Insulation Energy Efficient Roofing Sustainable Development Sustainable Design and Construction For building owners and developers, the push to n

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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