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6 Steps for Establishing Employee Accountability & Empowerment

The Construction Business Owner

6 Steps for Establishing Employee Accountability & Empowerment. hirvin. Mon, 05/16/2022 - 15:13. Do you find yourself answering calls from your team of supervisors all day, addressing stupid questions and solving small problems? They continually ask you to make simple decisions for them. It seems like they won’t do much of anything without first checking with you.

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How to Use Purchase Orders to Combat the Rising Cost of Construction Materials

Viewpoint Construction Technology

With rising material costs in construction, purchase orders are a great way to control costs… IF you can track your budget!

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5 Key Considerations When Constructing Agricultural Steel Buildings

Construction Marketing

In the construction industry, wood is probably one of the most popular materials used. But with technological advancements, steel has become a more viable option, especially in the agricultural field. Agripreneurs are now taking advantage of steel buildings for their agricultural projects. And since this type of structure has a lot of benefits, it’s no surprise that its popularity is on the rise.

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13 Best Bed Alternatives | Top Alternatives To Bed | Bed Alternatives For Small Spaces

Civiconcepts

If you live in a small apartment or tiny house then have a tiny bedroom or no dedicated space for a bedroom, in that case, you required a Bed Alternative … 13 Best Bed Alternatives | Top Alternatives To Bed | Bed Alternatives For Small Spaces Read More ».

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Boost Growth & Efficiency with a Unified Construction Software Platform

Silos of data and outdated systems can hold your business back. It is time to switch to a modern construction software solution designed for specialty contractors. CMiC provides a platform that simplifies operations, improves visibility, and boosts efficiency. It integrates workflows like job costing, resource planning, forecasting, and compliance control into one system.

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How to Identify & Drive the Right Motivators Within Your Organization

The Construction Business Owner

How to Identify & Drive the Right Motivators Within Your Organization. hirvin. Tue, 05/17/2022 - 11:32. Ask any construction leader what they think the most common reason for employee flight is and you will hear a common refrain: money. Between being amid an employee-driven market and within an industry that historically has landed in the lower tiers of attractiveness among younger entry-level workers, it is easy to see how leaders might garner this impression.

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Construction Payment Speed: Winners and Losers

Levelset

While problems with slow payments reverberate throughout the construction industry, the truth is that some companies, roles, and project types are much more likely to get paid on time than others. Our recent Construction Cash Flow and Payment Report took a deep look at more than 500 construction companies to figure out who is getting paid quickly — and who isn’t.

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40 Types Of Tables | Different Types of Tables | Best Types Of Table For Living Room | Different Kinds Of Tables

Civiconcepts

Introduction To Tables The tables can be classified according to a variety of factors, the more basic of which is whether a table is fixed or mechanical. The fixed table … 40 Types Of Tables | Different Types of Tables | Best Types Of Table For Living Room | Different Kinds Of Tables Read More ».

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Difference between architecture drawing and engineering drawing

Learn Civil Engineering

What is architecture drawing? Architecture drawing is drawn by hand or produced digitally is a technical drawing that shows the design of a building or a product. It shows what the final building should look like, and an overview of the final product. These drawings give a guideline for how a building or a structure […].

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Pennsylvania Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act: What Residential Contractors Need to Know

Levelset

In Pennsylvania, contractors working on residential projects need to be aware of the Pennsylvania Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act. This Act has a fair amount of rules and requirements that must be followed on home improvement projects, specifically when it comes to the terms of their contracts. Here’s a breakdown of the contract requirements for residential and restoration contractors in Pennsylvania, to ensure that their contracts are complaint and valid, so they can get paid wha

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Valid construction cost information

Job Order Contracting

Valid construction cost information has a sound basis in logic or fact, reasonable, cogent, well-grounded, justifiable, and appropriate to the end in view. The “end in view” for any real property owner and their design-build partners is a well communicated, detailed scope of work, early and ongoing collaboration, and a mutually beneficial outcome.

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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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Unconventional Ways To Market Your Construction Business

Contractor Bookkeeping

One of your greatest fears is wasting money on a less than good lead. They may or may not have any genuine desire for services. Sometimes a person is committed to collecting three bids when they already have someone picked out to do the work. They may be looking for a "temporary friend" to do them a favor, or by the time you have completed the form, they have changed their mind and no longer want service.

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Why Does Engineering Matter in Everyday Life?

Learn Civil Engineering

Engineering has a role to play in almost everything that surrounds us. That gadget for your daily errands is nothing without the work of the engineers. And possibly there are no roads and bridges if engineers do not exist. They share both knowledge and skills to make the world better for each individual and the […].

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How will construction products feature in future disputes about unsafe buildings?

Practical Law Construction

Commentators have begun assessing the impact of the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA 2022) – not least on this blog – and there is much more yet to be said. This post concentrates on construction products, in particular, new rights to pursue manufacturers and suppliers in civil actions. Regulations controlling some construction products already exist, and a very helpful summary of these can be found here.

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GHG, SHG, SEC Regulations – Facilities Regs and Reporting Changes Coming Soon

Job Order Contracting

New GSG, SHG, SEC Facilities Regulations and Reporting Requirements on the near-term horizon. Is your organization ready? How a company assesses and plans for climate-related risks may have a significant impact on its future financial performance and investors’ return on their investment in the company. (SEC 17 CFR 210, 229, 232, 239, and 249). “ESG- Using Environmental, Social and Governance factors to evaluate companies and countries on how far advanced they are with sustainability.

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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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Guardian Bikes Building An Automated Bike Factory In Indiana

Business Facilities

In its first step toward transitioning to U.S. production, kids' bike manufacturer Guardian Bikes is moving production from China to Seymour, IN.

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The Basics of Fall Protection

cnstrctr

Falls are one of the leading causes of injury in construction, understanding the basics of fall protection can help to prevent them on your jobsite.

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Maine Team Walks for Healthy Hearts

PC Construction

PC's employee owners raised over $10,000 and participated in the American Heart Association Heart Walk. The post Maine Team Walks for Healthy Hearts first appeared on PC Construction Company Blog.

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Optimizing Construction, Repair, Renovation, and New Build Outcomes

Job Order Contracting

Optimizing Construction, Repair, Renovation, and New Build Outcomes requires a robust programmatic process that is consistently applied and continuously improved. Let’s start with what methods will NOT WORK if used on their own… Design-bid-build. CPM. Last Planner / Last Planner System. Kaizen. CM@R/CM@Risk. Design-build. Blackbelt. Six sigma.

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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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Better Buildings Initiative Creates More Than $15B In Energy Savings

Business Facilities

Since 2011, the Better Buildings Initiative has partnered with public and private sector leaders to improve energy efficiency of commercial buildings and industrial plants.

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Fall Protection VS Fall Prevention

cnstrctr

Keep your workers safe from falls by understanding the difference between fall protection and fall prevention.

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Ambition, Outreach Make PC Construction ENR Southeast's 2021 Contractor of the Year

ENR Construction

In 2021, PC Construction was able to clear the lingering hurdles of the COVID-19 pandemic, growing revenues and clearing a new hurdle: completing its most ambitious project yet on its way to its latest accolade of earning ENR Southeast’s Contractor of the Year honor.

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Integrated LEAN Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery for Owners and Design-Builders

Job Order Contracting

While we hear about integrated project delivery (IPD), alternative project delivery, and job order contracting, are they truly fully developed processes with supporting tools and services …integrated LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery for owners and design-builders requires internal and external teams to collaborate appropriately through the project lifecycle.

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Scalable ERP Tailored for Small to Mid-Sized Construction Firms

Built for the construction industry, CMiC’s ERP delivers unified solutions to empower small to mid-sized firms. Consolidate project management, cost tracking, and team collaboration into one seamless platform. With tools that adapt to your business needs, CMiC simplifies communication between the office and field, ensuring greater efficiency and reduced risk.

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The Automotive Industry: Driven To Success

Business Facilities

Since the 2003 opening of Nissan’s assembly plant in Canton, Mississippi has been a key player in the automotive industry.

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Scrap the Silos: Why a Connected Construction Environment is Necessary for ANZ Contractors' Success

Viewpoint Construction Technology

A look at how modern construction project management has evolved and why connected data and workflows will change the game.

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House Panel Approves New WRDA Bill

ENR Construction

The measure approved by the House panel would authorize about $25 billion for new Corps construction projects, including $19.2 billion for a major hurricane and flood protection plan in coastal Texas.

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Job Order Contracting - Untitled Article

Job Order Contracting

4BT OpenJOC / 4BT OpenBUILD – The integrated LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery solution deployed as a cloud SaaS platform, and complete with full support services. Enterprise Management capability for Mutiple Programs, Contracts, Projects, Proposal/Bid, Workorders, Contractor, Subcontractors, and Forms/Documents. management.

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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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Abbott Reaches Agreement With FDA To Reopen Infant Formula Plant

Business Facilities

CDC concluded its investigation with no findings of a link between Abbott formulas produced at Sturgis, MI plant and infant illnesses.

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How to Advance Your Safety Strategy With Tech & See Bottom-Line Benefits to Your Operations

The Construction Business Owner

How to Advance Your Safety Strategy With Tech & See Bottom-Line Benefits to Your Operations. hirvin. Tue, 05/17/2022 - 10:30. While heavy construction consistently ranks among the top industries for injuries and fatalities, the increased use of technology is helping to turn the tide and make jobsites safer. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), in 2019, construction accounted for about one in five worker fatalities in private industry, despite construction repres

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Women Cite Infrastructure Law, Energy Transition As Key Diversity Catalysts

ENR Construction

To boost women's career tracks as industry sectors grow, attendees shared creative approaches at ENR's Groundbreaking Women in Construction conference, held earlier this month.

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Sand Finish Concrete | 10 Types of Sand Finish Concrete | Top Concrete Sand Finish | Sand Washed Concrete

Civiconcepts

What Is Sand Finish Concrete? Sand finish concrete is similar to traditional concrete, but it is giving more smooth and classy finish. Sand finish concrete is made using 1 part … Sand Finish Concrete | 10 Types of Sand Finish Concrete | Top Concrete Sand Finish | Sand Washed Concrete Read 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