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Lubbock Lands Over 500 Jobs, $11M In Investment

Business Facilities

VXI Global Solutions, CEV Multimedia, Starnik Systems and SIMFLO have all opted to grow in Lubbock. - Read: Lubbock Lands Over 500 Jobs, $11M In Investment at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Planning for a Crisis: The Importance of a Construction Cybersecurity Plan

Viewpoint Construction Technology

With cyberattacks on the rise, learn how to create a construction cybersecurity plan to protect sensitive data.

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Difference Between One Way Slab and Two Way Slab | What Is Slab | What Is a One Way Slab | What Is a Two Way Slab

Civiconcepts

What Is Slab? The slab is an important structural element that is constructed to create horizontal or flat surfaces such as roofs, floors, decks, and ceilings. A slab has generally … Difference Between One Way Slab and Two Way Slab | What Is Slab | What Is a One Way Slab | What Is a Two Way Slab Read More ».

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What's next for workplace design?

BD+C

As humans, we need to connect with each other – and not merely on a screen. While remote work has offered a variety of benefits, we are seeing strong indicators that people want to get back to the office – as long as it feels safe and there is no loss of newfound flexibility.

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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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Mississippi: Delta Fiber Expands Broadband Service

Business Facilities

With matching funds from the Federal Cares Act, Mississippi is undertaking a $65-million installation of broadband service in rural areas. - Read: Mississippi: Delta Fiber Expands Broadband Service at BusinessFacilities.com.

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The Art Of Selling Your Construction Services Effectively

Contractor Bookkeeping

Sales are about addressing your customers' needs and problems. By understanding the issues clients face, you can show them how your service solves their problems. Here are some tips for asking the right sales questions to better understand and help your customers. 1. Don't jump into sales questions right away. Sales aren't just about making a sale, although that's certainly part of it.

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Student Housing Trends 2021-2022

BD+C

In this exclusive video interview for HorizonTV, Fred Pierce, CEO of Pierce Education Properties , developer and manager of off-campus student residences, chats with Rob Cassidy, Editor, MULTIFAMILY Design + Construction about student housing during the pandemic and what to expect for on-campus and off-campus housing in Fall 2021 and into 2022.

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CANPACK Selects Indiana For Second U.S. Plant

Business Facilities

Poland-based packaging manufacturer CANPACK will invest $380 million and create 345 jobs at its new aluminum beverage can manufacturing plant in Muncie, IN. - Read: CANPACK Selects Indiana For Second U.S. Plant at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Specialty Contractors: 7 Reasons to Move to the Cloud

Viewpoint Construction Technology

A connected, cloud-based construction solution can scale your specialty contracting business for continued success.

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Alan Parent Earns National Design-Build Certification

PC Construction

PC is pleased to announce that Alan Parent, the director of business development for PC’s water and wastewater construction market, has successfully completed the Design-Build Institute of America’s comprehensive education and certification testing program. Alan. The post Alan Parent Earns National Design-Build Certification first appeared on PC Construction Company Blog.

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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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An old Ford factory in Pittsburgh is being adapted to become a biomedical research facility

BD+C

A former Ford Motor Company assembly plant in Pittsburgh, which was built in 1915 as a factory and showroom for Model Ts, is being transformed into a research, innovation, and entrepreneurship hub called The Assembly.

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Israel, New Jersey Launch Future Tech Institute

Business Facilities

Israel’s Ben Gurion University and NJIT are teaming up to create an Institute of Future Technologies based in the Garden State. - Read: Israel, New Jersey Launch Future Tech Institute at BusinessFacilities.com.

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As Katerra Reportedly Shuts Down, Scramble Ensues Among Team Members, Clients

ENR Construction

The vertically integrated construction startup that sought to bring the myriad aspects of design, manufacturing and construction under one roof, is set to stop operations, according to media reports.

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Transport for Greater Manchester v Kier Construction: Notice the little things

Practical Law Construction

Preparing and sending contractual notices always makes me nervous. There are so many things to get wrong: is it in time, where should I send it, who to, how should I send it? Not to mention the actual content of the notice. For those of you like me, the recent case of Transport for Greater Manchester v Kier Construction Ltd shows that we are right to worry about these things.

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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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Georgia Southern’s new $60 million Engineering and Research Building completes

BD+C

Georgia Southern’s new $60 million, 140,625-sf Engineering and Research Building has completed construction. The building was designed to facilitate academic and institutional partnerships, inspire creative engineering, and accelerate academic success for students in the College of Engineering and Computing.

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10 Ways Amarillo, TX Can Help Your Business Succeed

Business Facilities

Whether you’re looking for lower taxes, higher education, first-rate incubators, generous incentives or a healthy work-life balance—Amarillo, TX has it all. - Read: 10 Ways Amarillo, TX Can Help Your Business Succeed at BusinessFacilities.com.

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2021 Design Firm of the Year: ‘Obsessive’ Devotion To Clients Drives PBK

ENR Construction

Despite the challenges of the pandemic, PBK, ENR Texas & Louisiana’s 2021 Design Firm of the Year, grew in 2020 and continued to hone its four decades of learning center design excellence.

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Significantly improve the likelihood of success of construction project outcomes

Job Order Contracting

Improve the likelihood of success of construction project outcomes. Any real property owner can significantly improve likelihood of success of construction project outcomes. It simply requires owner leadership, commitment, and support to implement and maintain a robust programmatic approach for all facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new build projects.

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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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Clever financing enables development of a 118-unit senior residential community in Milwaukee

BD+C

A creative financing scheme was use to enable a senior living community in the historic Italian-American neighborhood of Milwaukee to pencil out. St. Rita Square, a $28.9 million urban senior living apartment community on Milwaukee’s Lower East Side, continues Capri Communities’ mission of “enriching the lives of residents through service and commitment to family and community.

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QVC Investing $27.5M In South Carolina Expansion

Business Facilities

The video retailer will create approximately 360 new jobs with an expansion of its Florence County, SC fulfillment center. . - Read: QVC Investing $27.5M In South Carolina Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.

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This Firm Beat Bechtel as No. 1 on ENR's Top 400 Contractors List

ENR Construction

As Bechtel focuses on shrinking its cost structure, another company rises to lead the 2021 top U.S. contractors ranking, for the first time in 20 years.

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Waterproofing structural elements in the water table

Construction Specifier

Photo © BigStockPhoto.com. by William M. Woods and Daniel G. Gibbons, PE. Waterproofing below-grade portions of buildings Has become increasingly important to owners as technological advancements and limited city space have pushed basements deeper into the ground and further into water tables. Designers are utilizing subterranean building space for occupancy and other sensitive uses for which owners have little to zero tolerance for water intrusion.

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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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Call for Speakers: BD+C’s 2021 Women in Design+Construction Conference

BD+C

Now in its six year, Building Design+Construction 's Women in Design+Construction Conference brings together 200+ AEC women leaders for professional development, leadership training, and networking. The event is organized and produced by the BD+C editorial and events teams, in colaboration with 35 industry experts who volunteer their time as advisors for the conference.

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Your Site Is Ready To Build In South Carolina

Business Facilities

Camp Hall is a Next Generation Commerce Park set in the bustling southeast region minutes from Charleston, South Carolina. Designed for thriving commerce and sustainability. - Read: Your Site Is Ready To Build In South Carolina at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Texas Passes Reforms to Winterize Power Infrastructure

ENR Construction

The reforms, which will require power plants to prepare for extreme weather conditions, were passed in response to widespread power outages in February.

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The Ultimate Construction Father's Day Gift Guide 2021

Construction Junkie Blog

Father’s Day 2021 is June 20, so you better get started on gift ideas if you want to impress dad this year. Whether your father is contractor, handyman, or DIYer, we’ve got a lot of great ideas for him this year. For more more gift ideas, be sure to check out our past Father's Day Gift Guides from 2016 , 2017 , 2018 , and 2019 or our Ultimate Construction Holiday Gift Guides from 2015 , 2016 , 2017 , 2018 , 2019 , and 2020 We’ve been lucky enough to be able to use many of the tools on this list

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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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World’s tallest detached-core building completes in Shenzhen

BD+C

Hanking Center, an 1,180-foot-tall mixed-use complex with a commercial office tower and retail center, has completed in Shenzhen, China. The 65-story tower is currently the tallest detached-core building in the world.

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Aiforsite’s Mission to Improve Construction Productivity Globally Attracts Investors

AEC Business

The construction industry suffers from high wastage compared to other industries. Up to 60% of the hours worked at construction sites is wasted time. The inefficiency leads to quality problems, delayed completions, and economic losses. Aiforsite aims to resolve the construction productivity problem. Aiforsite’s smart technology solution Artificial Intelligence for Construction (AIC) facilitates business intelligence […] The post Aiforsite’s Mission to Improve Construction Productivit

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3 Military Recruitment Tactics that Could Solve Construction’s Skilled Labor Shortage

ENR Construction

By 2022, the U.S. Department of Education estimates that job openings in highway construction and maintenance, as well other transportation-related occupations, will be 68% higher than the number of people currently in training to fill those positions.

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BF Location Video: Why Michigan? – Discover Pure Opportunity

Business Facilities

Businesses are choosing Michigan for our diverse and abundant workforce, business-friendly environment, low cost of living and global supply chain assets. - Read: BF Location Video: Why Michigan? – Discover Pure Opportunity at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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