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Backlog ticks up, remains historically elevated

Construction Dive

New work continues to surge despite a gloomy economic forecast and elevated borrowing costs, per analysis from Associated Builders and Contractors.

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Remodel Your Commercial Office to Be More Modern

Wolgast Corporation

Easy Ways to Update Your Look Who doesn’t want to be known for always having the most modern looking office, comfortable staffers, or the ability to attract customers because their place of business is so fresh and enticing? The problem, we understand, it’s cost prohibitive and not a great investment to complete a remodel every year to keep up with new trends.

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Digital Builder Ep 44: Identifying Risk in Old Construction Tech Part 2

Autodesk Construction Cloud

In the second half of our two-part episode with Autodesk colleagues Lisa Chen, Technical Sales Executive, and Ross Wagner, Manager of Technical Sales, we continue talking about the obstacles preventing the industry from digitization and why legacy non-purpose-built tools are holding companies back. If you haven’t yet, catch the first half of our conversation with Lisa and Ross in Episode 41!

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Meet Spot: A robot that’s being tested to keep construction sites clean

BD+C

Meet Spot: A robot that’s being tested to keep construction sites clean 0 qpurcell Tue, 03/14/2023 - 07:57 AEC Tech What if we could increase consistency and efficiency with housekeeping by automating this process with a robot? Introducing: Spot. Brooke Gemmell and Evan Reilly AEC Tech Innovation Industry Research Trips and falls, falling objects, or cuts can often be avoided by routine housekeeping.

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Optimize Construction Projects with CMiC’s Industry-Leading ERP

Construction project managers face constant challenges, from delayed schedules to fragmented workflows. CMiC’s ERP transforms how projects are managed, providing a unified system for financials, scheduling, and collaboration. With tools for real-time insights, cost control, and document management, CMiC empowers managers to make confident decisions.

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Biggest dam removal in US history set to start in California, Oregon

Construction Dive

Kiewit is the contractor on the $450 million effort to take out the Klamath River dams and restore salmon habitat.

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Improve construction collaboration by leveraging construction analytics

LetsBuild

It’s no secret that the construction industry faces many project management challenges. Cost overruns are one of the most common results of these challenges, leading to construction companies going significantly over budget more often than they’d like to admit. Unorganised and siloed data, data spread across multiple systems, and an overall lack of connectivity are common factors among projects with high failure rates.

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What Every Trade Business Owner Should Know About Raising Prices

Contractor Bookkeeping

Raising prices can be a sore subject. Many construction business owners like you assume doing so will spell the end of your competitiveness. But by not raising prices, you're simply letting inflation and your suppliers' maintenance of your margins quietly eat away at profitability. The bottom line is that costs will always rise long-term - at least with inflation.

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Jobsite safety has slipped since the pandemic, construction CEOs say

Construction Dive

Contractors need to up their safety training practices to avoid “dire consequences,” writes consultant Jay Greenspan.

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NYC Advances Plan for $7.7B East Harlem Subway Extension

ENR Construction

Second Avenue expansion in Manhattan would go out to bid for first two construction contracts this year, said MTA.

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PC Construction Accepts AGC Build America Award for 4th Year Running

PC Construction

PC just now accepted a Construction Risk Partners Build America Award from the Associated General Contractors in Las Vegas, our fourth consecutive win of this prestigious award. This latest recognition is in the Construction Management category for the One Spruce Peak project in Stowe, Vermont. The Build America Awards honor AGC members who build the nation’s most impressive construction projects ranging across the building, highway and transportation, utility infrastructure, and federal a

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Breaking Ground on Better Payment Processes: Strategies for Construction Pros

Speaker: Timothy Allsopp

Payment challenges often lead to delayed projects, financial bottlenecks, and strained relationships. With construction projects becoming more complex, outdated processes are no longer sustainable. By refining financial workflow, companies can improve cash flow, reduce error, and foster trust between stakeholders. Discover practical strategies for redesigning payment systems to overcome workflow challenges while creating a smoother, more reliable process for contractors and subcontractors alike.

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On account payment wasn’t exercising an adjudicator’s lien

Practical Law Construction

Earlier this year I wrote about the judgment in Nicholas James Care Homes Ltd v Liberty Homes (Kent) Ltd , where O’Farrell J continued an interim freezing injunction that had been granted a month or so earlier. As I said at the time, while I wouldn’t ordinarily be interested in an injunction application, I wrote about it because one of the contractor’s defences to enforcement of the adjudicator’s decision focused on the adjudicator’s request for on account payments for his fees.

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Bank failures cause uncertainty for contractors

Construction Dive

The collapses of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank could weaken this year’s outlook for commercial real estate and construction, an economist said.

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Contractor List Emerges for Navy $2.5B Guam ID/IQ Awards

ENR Construction

Seven teams picked for infrastructure build task orders in military's wider Pacific refocus to counter China's influence in the region.

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Viewpoint User Summits 2023

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Join this free user event for Trimble Viewpoint users of the Spectrum or Viewpoint ERP! Network, ask the product experts, and earn up to 7 free CPEs.

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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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Meeting ceiling requirements in restaurant settings

Construction Specifier

Photo courtesy Ceilume and Little Jumbo. By Ben Carr; Michael Chusid, RA, FCSI, CDT; and Steven H. Miller, CDT Restaurants, cafeterias, banquet halls, commissaries, and other food-service venues typically have at least two different types of ceilings. In the front of house, which includes public-facing areas such as the dining room, bar, and reception area, visual aesthetics are of primary importance, including the ceiling.

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How to combat ongoing supply chain shortages in construction? Come equipped with options

Construction Dive

Supply chain issues continue to plague the industry. Contractors must enact creative solutions to find a path forward.

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Port Authority, New York Governor Toss LaGuardia AirTrain Plan

ENR Construction

A panel chose expanded bus service as the best mass transit option for passengers traveling to and from the NYC airport.

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Work Truck Week Sets Record Attendance

The Contractor Magazine

Largest event in the work truck industry returns to pre-pandemic levels with 14,885 attendees, sold out Green Truck Summit and exhibit hall.

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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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Everything You Need To Know About Construction Internships

One Key Resources

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Skanska predicts construction costs will rise above inflation in many US cities

Construction Dive

Owners and contractors can expect to shell out more for projects in the near future, per a new report from the contractor that looked at 21 U.S. markets.

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Bid Packages Released for $1.4B Buffalo Bills Stadium Project

ENR Construction

Project team seeks prequalified subcontractors to build football stadium near Buffalo, N.Y., with construction set to start by mid-year.

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Yanmar rolls out compact track loader line at ConExpo

Equipment World

Ranging from 67 to 103.5 horsepower, the TL65RS, TL75VS, TL80VS and TL100VS have been designed from the ground up.

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Simplify Complex Financial Workflows with CMiC’s Powerful Tools

Designed specifically for construction finance professionals, CMiC’s ERP delivers the tools needed to manage projects with precision. Integrated job costing ensures real-time visibility into expenses, while automated progress billing accelerates cash flow. Revenue recognition compliance tools automate revenue recognition, and powerful analytics provide actionable insights.

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Episode 20 of The Construction Briefing

Practical Law Construction

We have published episode 20 of The Construction Briefing podcast featuring the Practical Law Construction editorial team. This month Michelle Rousell and Yassir Mahmood start their discussion with a number of building safety developments, before moving onto items with a numerical theme: Four adjudication enforcement judgments: WRB (NI) Ltd v Henry Construction Projects Ltd [2023] EWHC 278 (TCC) ; Exyte Hargreaves Ltd v NG Bailey Ltd [2023] EWHC 94 (TCC) ; Nicholas James Care Homes Ltd v Libe

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Tutor Perini earnings ‘negatively impacted’ by legal issues, canceled work

Construction Dive

The Los Angeles contractor also said it lost a record $11 billion in potential new jobs in 2022 when owners canceled projects.

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Electric, Hydrogen Power Offers Alternatives at CONEXPO 2023

ENR Construction

With demand for equipment running high, contractors looking to restock fleets found a range of alternative fuel options throughout the triennial equipment show.

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Aligning Cost Breakdown Structure with Work Breakdown Structure

In Eight

An adage in construction is that a successful project is any project that comes in under budget and ahead of schedule. Or at least one that doesn’t considerably over-run either one. In some cases, however, we have completely different audiences monitoring each of these two pillars within the triangle of scope, cost and time. While project teams in the field certainly care about costs, their focus in many cases appears to be on schedules: what are we doing this week, what do we need to prepare fo

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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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Bylt://™ Offshore™ – A Digital xD™ Series Focusing On Emerging Markets In Aquaculture, Marine and Offshore Energy. Available Via Your Bylt™ Passport™ On The BYLT™ SOS™ Social Operating System & It’s Partner Freemium Sites

Bylt News

Bylt:// Offshore Bylt’s digital xD is a first of It’s Kind for media, Models, Assets And More Via interactive & immersive Products Through It’s emerging markets. The series will be available via your Bylt Passport in xD delivered by the bylt SOS (Social Operating System & Modular Economic Infrastructure ) A new form Of Multilateral Protocol Dubbed “Hybrid Intralized Interplanetary Protocol” (HIIP ) Social & Economic Systems built on interacting fuse poin

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Equipment makers roll out autonomous machinery at ConExpo

Construction Dive

Teleo, Honda and Volvo are among the manufacturers offering new partnerships and updated products.

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New Labor Dept. Program Aims to Promote Construction Workforce Diversity

ENR Construction

Assistance program initially will apply to group of IIJA-funded DOT and GSA mega projects.

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Virginia Bans Pay-If-Paid Clauses to Protect Construction Subcontractors

Constructlaw

Virginia has joined the ranks of states that ban “pay-if-paid” clauses. Contingent payment clauses, like “pay-if-paid” and “pay-when-paid” clauses, protect contractors: A contractor need not pay its subcontractors or suppliers until the owner pays the contractor. A “pay- if -paid” clause conditions a subcontractor’s right to payment on the owner paying the contractor.

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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.