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Georgia’s booming CareerExpo draws young people to the trades

Construction Dive

Samantha Barnett, 18, discovered she was right for the trades when she snuck into her school’s construction program. Construction Ready's event validated her passion and skill for woodworking.

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Structured Settlements for Construction Defect Claims for Homeowners

Prodyogi

If you're a homeowner and you've recently discovered significant water damage due to faulty construction, you can file a construction defect claim against the builder. In such cases, the builder can offer to pay you a lump sum amount or can offer you a structured settlement. If you are offered a structured settlement, we will explain why this could be a better option for you.

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5 Design Considerations When Building In Harsh Environments

Construction Marketing

As an industry, engineering is always about adaptability. After all, no amount of high-grade construction can stand the test of time if it doesn’t survive its environment. Engineering in harsh environments poses a distinct set of challenges that call for innovative and robust design solutions. This article delves into the five most crucial ones, such as military shelter systems and remote research stations, to ensure structural integrity, functionality, and longevity. 1.

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5 Ways to Grow Your Construction Business in 2023

Viewpoint Construction Technology

It doesn’t have to be complicated: a little digitization goes a long way. See how to boost your construction business in 2023.

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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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Construction employment increases in 45 states

Construction Dive

Contractors are declining to bid on projects because they don’t have enough workers, according to a new report.

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Structured Settlement in Construction | How Does it Work?

Prodyogi

A structured settlement in the construction industry typically refers to a legal agreement between parties involved in a construction dispute or lawsuit, in which the party who owes a settlement pays the settlement amount in installments over a period of time, rather than in a lump sum.

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Hazardous Waste Management: How Environmental Consulting Can Help

Construction Marketing

With rapidly growing industries and development, hazardous waste management has been a significant concern for a long time. Proper waste disposal plays an integral role in human health and environmental conservation. Prolonged exposure to toxic chemicals and substances can increase the risk of severe diseases like cancer, pneumonia, tuberculosis, and tetanus.

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Northwestern taps Turner-Walsh JV for $800M stadium project

Construction Dive

The redevelopment of Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois, includes plans for fewer seats to foster a more intimate atmosphere for events beyond football games.

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4 Key Tips for Steel Contractors to Optimize Labor Resources

Jobsite by Procore

The entire construction industry faces headwinds with the economy and labor shortage, but steel contractors are being hit especially hard. According to Procore and Dodge Construction Network's survey, 58% of steel contractors said half or more of their work is negatively affected by lack of skilled labor, which results in cost overruns, quality issues, and increasing rework.

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EV charging stations in multifamily housing

BD+C

EV charging stations in multifamily housing 0 dbarista Fri, 03/31/2023 - 09:45 Ryan Gram, PE, EV Charging Practice Leader at engineering firm Kimley-Horn, provides expert advice about the "business side" of installing EV charging stations in apartment and mixed-use communities. Gram speaks with BD+C Executive Editor Robert Cassidy. Multifamily Housing Ryan Gram, PE, EV Charging Practice Leader at engineering firm Kimley-Horn, provides expert advice about the "business side" of installing EV cha

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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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Construction Schedule Management Software: 3 Ways to Keep Your Project on Track

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The construction industry really takes the adage “time is money” to another level. With today’s projects being bigger and more complex, time isn’t just money—it’s a small fortune. Wasted time and delays can lead to financial losses in the form of rework, increased labor costs, and even penalties or disputes. This is why having an accurate and updated project schedule is so important.

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The top 4 construction buzzwords for 2023

Construction Dive

Precon teams see digitizing and familiarizing with four key construction trends as ways to gain a competitive edge despite inflation, material costs and labor shortages.

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How To Weigh ROI Vs. Cost When Making a Business Purchase

Contractor Bookkeeping

Deciding to purchase something to help your construction business is a big decision. It can be challenging to part with hard-earned money, especially in the early days. To understand the right time to invest by purchasing something for your business, you must calculate whether the Return on Investment (ROI) would be profitable. The cost is the money you spend making the purchase plus any indirect costs (such as training costs) related to the purchase.

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Efficient Public Sector Facilities Management Solution

Job Order Contracting

Significantly improve public sector facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build outcomes. Robust Process, Integrated Teams Defined Workflows Validate Cost Data Robust tools and support services are now readily available to support all these foundational requirements. 1. Preconstruction Preconstruction planning is critical to any project.

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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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Building a competitive advantage: New study finds construction technology is why companies are performing better

Autodesk Construction Cloud

If you have spent any time following recent technology trends, you would of almost certainly encountered the newest breed of AI, like ChatGPT and DALL-E. The hype cycle for these technologies is at an all-time high. However, of all industries, construction still is ripe for the highest likelihood for automation – from the design to offsite fabrication facility and into the field.

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IoT has massive upside, but data must flow first

Construction Dive

Real-time data must be integrated to improve forecasting, quality control and risk reduction, experts say.

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Developer’s Guide To Energy Efficient Properties

Construction Marketing

Looking to buy or rent a home/building can be an exciting time, but with global warming and the rise in resource prices, there are some changes you can make to your home or business to make it more energy efficient. Developers have created a guide that can help you use methods that can assist in saving energy and pay less for the amount of energy that you are consuming.

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Embrace the next generation of Construction and Sustainable Lifecycle Facilities Management!

Job Order Contracting

Embrace the next generation of Construction and Sustainable Lifecycle Facilities Management! Move all repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects forward with proactive, informed decisions. Owners & Developers – Planners – Designers – Procurement Professionals – Builders Collaborate with internal and external teams to detail Scope of Work and validate local market construction costs.

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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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Why Digital Construction is Gaining Momentum in Washington D.C. 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Earlier this month, I was in Washington, D.C. for policy conversations with U.S. government officials and industry leaders to discuss digital construction technology’s critical role in building strong and sustainable infrastructure. Momentum is increasing for the use of technology in how infrastructure is designed and constructed – propelled by the U.S. government’s investment in infrastructure to the tune of more than $1 trillion through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL).

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EEOC obtains $2.6M judgment against construction staffing firm

Construction Dive

The agency alleged in a discrimination suit that Maryland-based Green JobWorks refused to hire women for demolition and laborer jobs.

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Best Types of Solar Panels for Your Home or Business

Civiconcepts

Solar panels are a popular source of renewable energy that has gained immense popularity in recent years.

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Public Sector Facilities Professionals – Reduce inefficiency, Streamline processes, Improve Quality, Manage Costs

Job Order Contracting

Public Sector Facilities Professionals – Reduce inefficiency, Streamline processes, Improve quality, Manage costs Cost Visibility Collaborative Process Sustainable Facilities Management [contact-form] The post Public Sector Facilities Professionals – Reduce inefficiency, Streamline processes, Improve Quality, Manage Costs appeared first on 4BT.

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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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Galveston Corps Eyes Building Up Gulf Coast

ENR Construction

For more than 140 years, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Galveston District has tackled massive projects to provide safety and stability along a coastline stretching from Louisiana to Mexico.

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New construction technology releases: March 2023

Construction Dive

Autodesk, HCSS, Trimble and others have recently released new products and updates to keep construction projects running on time and on budget.

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New Release: My Home Delivers a More Personalized Autodesk Construction Cloud Experience

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Construction leaders and managers overseeing multiple projects often face several questions and decisions at any given time. Which projects, workflows, or issues require your immediate attention? What action items are due today? How can you summarize everything for executives and other leaders? Addressing these things quickly can be tricky if project data and insights aren’t centralized in a single view.

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Technology will NOT SOLVE Construction Productivity Woes.

Job Order Contracting

Despite the hype of many vendors, Technology will NOT SOLVE Construction Productivity Woes. Corporate parentage and culture do appear to be correlated with performance; the level of technology does not. – Krafcik, 1998. Those doing the work do far more than complete repair, renovation, maintenance, of new construction tasks, they manage quality and develop creative solutions to ever-present variables.

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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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Court Dismisses Suit Seeking Use Limits on Bonnet Carre Spillway

ENR Construction

Legal action was brought by communities that claimed business and environmental damage when the US Army Corps of Engineers opened the Louisiana spillway for 123 days in 2019.

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Microsoft plans $1B Wisconsin data center campus

Construction Dive

The tech conglomerate could start construction work on the 315-acre site later this year, according to a release.

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Top construction trends in the UK for 2023

Viewpoint Construction Technology

From supply chain stability to increasing timber prices, we discuss some of the expected 2023 construction trends in the UK

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Analyzing bacterial growth on vinyl and polished concrete

Construction Specifier

Photos courtesy Jon Belkowitz. Photo courtesy By Mallory A. Westbrook and Jon S. Belkowitz, PhD, PE Pathogen growth is a common financial problem that has a devastating impact in grocery stores, hospitals, retail stores, as well as schools. The root cause is due to exposure to contaminated food, settlement of airborne bacteria, and pathogens from spilled/dripped human fluids. 1 Common bacteria that cause these outbreaks include E. coli, Salmonella, Listeria, Staphylococcus aureus, and more.

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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