Construction Marketing
JUNE 14, 2022
Construction workers face various challenges in the course of their work. These challenges include using dangerous tools and poisonous chemicals and being around unsafe working environments. All these pose risks to the health of these workers. . As the owner of a construction firm , you’re responsible for enhancing the safety of your workers.
Best Practices Construction Law
JUNE 15, 2022
If you have Googled, “ Virginia Pay If Paid ” or “ Virginia Pay When Paid ” or “ Pay if Paid Enforceable ” or “ best construction lawyer ever “, then you likely have found your way here (that last one is mere puffery ). Let’s cut to the chase—Virginia has joined 11 other states that have expressly prohibited “pay if paid” clauses in construction contracts.
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Practical Law Construction
JUNE 14, 2022
Construction claims usually arise out of a breach of contract , because it is easier to establish liability than under a tortious claim. However, where there is no contract or the contractual limitation period has expired, or a contracting party is insolvent or is uninsured, parties may have no choice but to bring a claim in tort. To succeed in an action for negligence at common law, it is well established that a claimant must prove that the defendant owes it a duty of care, that the defendant h
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JUNE 16, 2022
Subcontracting is a time-honored tradition. Even back in the Middle Ages, large endeavors were broken down into skill-specific projects and contracted out to the guilds. The masons, architects, blacksmiths, and painters then managed their little corners of construction, freeing the overseer to do their thing. . Today, little is different. Large projects still get chunked out and handed off to knowledgeable subcontractors who, in their turn, hire their own workers with the confidence that they c
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.
Business Facilities
JUNE 16, 2022
A solid education system, infrastructure investments, a strong workforce, and resilient business climate are just some of the many reasons why more and more companies choose to call Virginia home.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JUNE 16, 2022
Learn how tech-enabled contractors are better positioned to recruit smarter and onboard faster.
Construction Project Zone brings together the best content for construction projects from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Natural Building
JUNE 12, 2022
Dan Whittington and Merve Yesilkr had been living semi off-grid together for the last five years. A combination of losing their jobs due to the pandemic mandates, the cost of living and a “what am I doing with my life” moment led them down the path of becoming completely self-sufficient. Their expenses were less than $5000 in the last year, used to upgrade an old water pump system.
Jobsite with Procore
JUNE 13, 2022
Profitability and efficiency go hand in hand in construction, but it’s next to impossible to be operating on all cylinders if your teams aren’t on the same page.
Business Facilities
JUNE 13, 2022
Partnerships with higher education organizations are making a clear impact on businesses today, especially regarding workforce training.
Civiconcepts
JUNE 17, 2022
When we started our cooking journey than having kitchen essentials tools and cookware for cooks. But after some years of refining our cooking techniques, testing recipes, and creating and learning … 40 Kitchen Essentials | Types of Kitchen Utensils | Top Kitchen Must Have Tools | Best Essential Kitchen Items Read More ».
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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.
ENR Construction
JUNE 15, 2022
Texas Central Partners and its plan for a high-speed rail service between Dallas and Houston await a court ruling in an eminent domain case.
Jobsite with Procore
JUNE 14, 2022
Construction projects produce huge amounts of data, but an abundance of information can be both a blessing and a curse, depending on how well it’s put to use.
Business Facilities
JUNE 14, 2022
The more than $214 million, 169,000-square-foot addition at the Bloomington, IL plant will produce Kinder Bueno products for the North American market.
Best Practices Construction Law
JUNE 17, 2022
Last month, a construction worker died as a storm swept through a construction site in Lebanon, Indiana. The preliminary investigation determined that the contractor was on an elevated platform while working on an industrial warehouse that was under construction. The man and other workers were in the process of stopping due to approaching thunderstorms.
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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.
Construction Marketing
JUNE 13, 2022
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design is a certification that aids in improving building performance and reduces the impact on the environment. It provides guidelines to create an efficient and sustainable built environment that encourages market competitiveness and public health improvement. People are becoming more conscious about their carbon footprint.
PC Construction
JUNE 17, 2022
The PC team joined members of Spruce Peak Realty and Bull Stockwell Allen at a ceremonial groundbreaking last week to mark the start of construction for the next phase of development at Spruce Peak in. The post Ground Broken for Next Phase of Development at Spruce Peak first appeared on PC Construction Company Blog.
Business Facilities
JUNE 15, 2022
The beloved building toy maker will create more than 1,760 new jobs with its new manufacturing facility in Chesterfield County, VA. .
Best Practices Construction Law
JUNE 16, 2022
I have seven children. and two of them have flown the coop. I also have two grandchildren who are ripe for spoiling. You see, grandchildren are a different type of kid , which means I get to treat them different than the kiddos living under my roof. In construction, however, some courts have held that the type of contract delivery method do not change the treatment of the other contract clauses, such as the applicability of a differing site conditions clause.
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.
cnstrctr
JUNE 17, 2022
It was early in 2021 and I was having one of those moments where I phased out in the middle of a conversation with my partner to think about the construction industry. She’s come to accept these from me now. It was at this point that I started developing the marketplace at [link] which has grown into the brand of Essential Construction. Our community has grown since then, we now have over 13,000 members, a little over 1,000 resources on our marketplace, over 100 tutorials and all of those
ENR Construction
JUNE 16, 2022
Engineers working on the retrofit to stabilize the building developed a plan with 18 piles instead of 52, as had been considered earlier.
Business Facilities
JUNE 14, 2022
Caterpillar Inc. will move its global headquarters from its current location in Deerfield, IL to the company’s existing office in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Best Practices Construction Law
JUNE 14, 2022
North Carolina Avenue is one of the hottest properties in Monopoly, says most of my kids. And if you are a contractor or subcontractor in North Carolina, the law makers recently afforded you some additional protections to your lien rights. While many states prohibit prospective lien waivers—that is, an advanced waiver of lien rights usually included in a construction contract before the work is performed or the lien right arises—the General Assembly in North Carolina recently passed a new law t
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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.
cnstrctr
JUNE 17, 2022
It was early in 2021 and I was having one of those moments where I phased out in the middle of a conversation with my partner to think about the construction industry. She’s come to accept these from me now. It was at this point that I started developing the marketplace at [link] which has grown into the brand of Essential Construction. Our community has grown since then, we now have over 13,000 members, a little over 1,000 resources on our marketplace, over 100 tutorials and all of those
ENR Construction
JUNE 15, 2022
Public officials at ENR FutureTech 2022 called for broader use of digital project delivery, while attendees flocked to see and hear the latest on jobsite robots and analytical AI
Business Facilities
JUNE 13, 2022
Multifamily community real estate developer Resia will invest more than $40 million and create 200 jobs at a new factory in Bay County, FL.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JUNE 15, 2022
We take a quick look back at the 2022 Spectrum User Summit—with construction technology enhancements at the forefront.
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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.
cnstrctr
JUNE 12, 2022
Understand the requirements and planning process for pouring concrete in cold weather.
ENR Construction
JUNE 15, 2022
ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics.
Business Facilities
JUNE 16, 2022
New PepsiCo distribution center is part of the company’s $268 million investment in Georgia, and will create 50 new jobs in Commerce.
Work Gearz
JUNE 17, 2022
Wool is an adaptable and multiskilled substance. But different wools and different fabrics react to water in dissimilar manner. Wool has a propensity to sense in the presence of moisture and agitation. But it also hangs on to its insulating properties when wet. In a survival situation, you are much better off wearing wool than synthetic fabrics. The aspect we need a bit more focus on is the relation between water and wool.
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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
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