Wolgast Corporation
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
We hear about energy efficiency, greenhouse gases, renewable energy, and carbon emissions more frequently these days, but maybe not as popular is Net Zero Energy Building or Net Zero Energy Building Ready. These aren’t new concepts, but with the flurry of attention on energy savings, we wanted to check into the current status for Michigan Commercial Building Owners.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Your Construction Equipment and Construction Fleets are Your Company’s Biggest Capital Assets—Protect It With Better Data.
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Contractor Bookkeeping
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
There are a few different methods that employers use to pay their employees, and while they may have similarities, they each also have implications for your construction business and employees. On top of that, there may be a blended model at play, in which you offer two types of compensation at once, such as a wage and bonuses. When paying employees, laws and the IRS have made the payroll function a time-consuming nightmare for the small business owner.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
As with every industry, everything ultimately boils down to the bottom line. But in construction, with razor-thin margins, the stakes are significantly higher and there is little room for the unexpected. Contractors are focused on executing efficiently and safety, while winning new business and staying profitable. . However, the industry is at a pressure point and unfortunately, the unexpected is one of the few things companies can expect.
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.
Civiconcepts
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
What Do You Mean By Thermal Insulation? The process of heat reduction and heat transfer between the thermal object within the range of radioactive influence, it’s called a process of … Thermal Insulation | Thermal Insulation Materials In Buildings | Best Thermal Insulation In Buildings Read More ».
Levelset
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Business insurance can help mitigate occurrences or disasters that can severely impact or destroy the good standing of your business. It’s important to know which policies make the most sense for your business, and how to choose policies that provide the right type of coverage to keep you protected. Let’s take a look a subcontractor insurance: when it’s needed, what happens if a sub goes uninsured, and what policies subs can use to protect their businesses from risk.
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Autodesk Construction Cloud
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
Projects of all sizes face an overwhelming amount of construction documentation. Forms. Contracts. Reports. Plans. Permits. The list goes on and on. . Legacy pen-and-paper-based systems lead to outdated, disconnected, and even chaotic information. Thankfully, pen and paper are on the way out of the industry. Still, without good digital systems in place, the task of managing all those documents can get very overwhelming and chaotic. .
Civiconcepts
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
What do you mean by Drywall Anchors? Sometimes you need to set fasteners on walls such as Screw and nail into a material that does not hold tight you use … 15 Types of Drywall Anchors | Different Types Of Wall Anchors | Dry Wall Anchors Types | Best Types of Wall Anchors For Wall Read More ».
Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
The 4BT-PEP is a turnkey JOC Program that delivers the highest performance at the lowest possible administrative cost. 4BT exclusively provides all of the following, without the need to pay a percentage of construction volume, which results in excessive cost and failure to meet public sector fiscal responsibilities. Powerful, yet easy-to-use services and tools that support efficient project delivery, including LEAN job order contracting that simplify administrative and operational processes, and
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
Over the next eight years, Wolfspeed expects to create approximately 1,800 jobs at its new Silicon Carbide Materials manufacturing facility in Chatham County, NC.
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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
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
The sustainable design and contracting market is fertile ground for innovation now more than ever, Top 100 firms share. With decarbonization incentives baked into recent federal spending packages such as the CHIPS and Science Act, Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, many owners across industrial and infrastructure sectors now have the wherewithal to think green.
Construction Specifier
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
Photos courtesy Fiberon. Bridging form and function with modern rainscreens. By Eric Atkins, CEP, AIA. Water, wind, and ice—while their force and formidable power continue to threaten even the best laid structures, building science and cladding products has come a long way in the defense against weather damage. Moisture causes issues like mold, rot, and long-term structural decay.
Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 10, 2022
Built environment sustainability is critical. Facilities and other structure are responsible for 50% of material resources taken from nature, 40% of energy consumption and 50% of total waste resulting is significant land an air degradation. From an economic perspective, waste is also extremely high with 80% of all projects being over budget, late, and otherwise poorly completed.
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Precision Castparts subsidiary Timet will invest $500 million to build an aerospace parts manufacturing plant on the Ravenswood, WV industrial site.
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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.
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
The U.S. Dept. of Transportation has awarded $1.5 billion for 26 freight and highway infrastructure projects in the latest round of its seven-year-old Infrastructure for Rebuilding America grants program.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
There is so much construction data out there, but without connected solutions to leverage it, your projects could be the missing significant benefits.
Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
Comprehensive job order contracting (JOC) system implementation and support services are now available without excessive fees with the 4BT-PEP OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting Knowledge Information Solution. Develop standards, procedures, software, and cost data to help address the deficiencies in traditional JOC Programs. Ensure contractors do not inflate or negotiate price proposals to account for bidding adjustment factors too low.
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
The eighth largest industry in the U.S. continues to grow as demand for plastics in construction, automotive, and electrical/electronics markets expands.
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.
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
Shailen P. Bhatt, President Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the Federal Highway Administration, got through his Senate confirmation hearing with strong support and no visible signs of opposition.
Construction Specifier
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
By Jen Frey. Photos courtesy Atlas. Preventing moisture intrusion in buildings is not a new challenge for owners, architects, specifiers and contractors, and manufacturers have developed many product solutions to meet this need. However, as the industry has advanced, so have changes to codes and materials, which have allowed innovative approaches to delivering SOME OF the highest performing building envelope solutions, including water-resistive barriers (WRBs) and polyiso (polyisocyanurate or PI
Levelset
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
Who pays for damages caused by faulty work or materials? If a contractor’s work fails after a project is complete, completed operations insurance can help cover some of the expenses. It is sold as an extension to your general liability insurance policy and may be required by the state you work in or the project owner. In this article, we’ll explain how completed operations coverage works, and how it protects contractors and subcontractors.
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
The high inflationary environment is having an impact on corporate real estate decision making, finds a new survey from CoreNet Global.
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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.
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Suppliers are beginning to offer concrete and cement products with reduced carbon content, but roadblocks remain in the way of widespread market penetration.
Construction Specifier
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
By Gary Madaras, PhD, INCE, ASA, CAA, Assoc AIA. Photos courtesy Rockfon. Building design standards and guidelines contain requirements for maximum permissible background noise levels in rooms due to the mechanical systems. 1 A suspended acoustic ceiling is typically the only element between the noise-generating devices in the plenum and the people in the room below.
Natural Building
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
I am posting this mainly because I think the design and execution of this large dome home is very nicely done. It is obviously not a geodesic dome, but rather one created with curved wall framing. The simple shingled exterior looks rustic and effective in shedding water. The wood paneled interior has nice warmth, and the long strips of glazing bring in lots of light and views of the natural surrounding.
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
The Central Illinois EV Supplier will invest over $20 million to manufacture electric compressors and establish an EV innovation hub in Decatur.
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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.
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
A consortium led by Norwegian green energy developer and operator Scatec has signed a commercial agreement to finance, construct, operate and maintain a greenfield hydroelectric power plant with peak capacity of 350 MW in the southern African country of Malawi.
Rapport3
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
Rapport3 client, David Chipperfield complete major finance transformation with integration partner AccountsIQ. Formed in London in 1985, David Chipperfield Architects (DCA) are now widely recognised for their award-winning, innovative work across the world. Since Alex Gilbert joined as CFO in June 2021, they’ve completed a major digital transformation of their finance function.
Civiconcepts
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
One of the essential pieces of furniture for everyone’s bedroom is the wardrobe, which is essential to house not only clothes but also other personal items such as shoes, scarves, beauty … How to Choose the Perfect Wardrobe for a Small Apartment Bedroom Read More ».
Levelset
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
The life of a contractor is a hectic one with most of the time spent on a jobsite — and a lot of places in between. With the amount of money you invest in tools and equipment, it’s crucial to protect those assets no matter where you go. Your base insurance policy may offer some coverage for unexpected damage to some business property, but making assumptions about the extent of coverage could lead to some financial distress. .
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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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