Construction Dive
MARCH 9, 2023
Baggy gear can lead to new hazards, workers performing tasks without protection or even a lack of confidence and belonging in one’s job, experts say.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MARCH 9, 2023
A look at 2023 construction trends forecasts, built on Q3 & Q4's Construction Metrics Index data from Trimble customers!
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LetsBuild
MARCH 10, 2023
Our world is powered by data. Companies worldwide use data to make better decisions, predict future outcomes, and improve their efficiency— and the construction industry is no exception. While construction professionals have adopted digitalisation and data-driven practices slower than others, they’ve now discovered the unique benefits that data analytics can bring to their projects.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
MARCH 10, 2023
Tracking progress for different areas of installation on a project can be tricky. While project schedules are helpful, they’re often static and don’t contain real-time info on a project. On top of that, some teams or subcontractors track their own updates independently, leaving other stakeholders out of the loop. This lack of connectivity and collaboration can cause wasted time and avoidable delays.
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Silos of data and outdated systems can hold your business back.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.
Construction Dive
MARCH 6, 2023
Out of more than 400 submissions, these 31 women stand as examples of how intuition, dedication and intelligence are shaping the industry.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MARCH 8, 2023
Learn all about Viewpoint Help, Trimble Viewpoint’s single source for product documentation and knowledge.
Construction Project Zone brings together the best content for construction projects from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 10, 2023
Systems Enablers for Sustainable Facilities Management, Repair, Renovation, and Maintenance are critical considerations for any real property portfolio owner. In fact, they dictate how efficiently or how poorly an organization manages facilities stewardship requirements. The AECOO sector (Architecture, Engineering, Contruction, Operators, Owners) must transition for a linear to a circular system for managing the built environment.
Construction Dive
MARCH 6, 2023
In today’s challenging market, a knowledgeable, reputable and innovative broker can serve as a valuable business partner and key strategic advisor. So, what differentiates one broker from another? Read how a ‘culture of collaboration’ provides multiple client benefits.
PC Construction
MARCH 9, 2023
My interest in the construction industry began my junior year of high school when my step-father needed a hand at his small residential construction company, and I was looking for a part-time job. I quickly fell in love with construction and changed my plans. Rather than going to college to study business, I decided to focus on construction trades. After graduating from high school, I applied at PC Construction with only a little experience in the industry and no idea what trade I wanted as my s
ENR Construction
MARCH 9, 2023
From finding to synthesizing information for creating checklists, answering RFIs, or simply answering questions backed by data, conversational Artificial Intelligence technology such as ChatGPT is now available to help contractors make better decisions, enhance communication and collaboration, and rapidly change the industry.
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.
cnstrctr
MARCH 6, 2023
Formwork is a common activity found on most jobsites. Learning how it works can help improve your project.
Construction Dive
MARCH 7, 2023
Spending on roadway contracts in 2022 was more than 29 times higher than spending on rail and transit contracts, per American Road & Transportation Builders Association data.
PC Construction
MARCH 6, 2023
As a kid, I used to build dams in the creek in my backyard. I would spend hours carefully constructing a dam and then watch the water pond up so I could catch crayfish. Those are some of my fondest memories – getting my hands dirty and turning sticks, rocks and mud into something of real purpose. Today I’m still having fun building things – just on a much larger scale!
ENR Construction
MARCH 8, 2023
Federal Highway Administration officials say the agreement to end a civil rights investigation into the proposed I-45 North Houston Highway Improvement Project includes design changes to reduce its neighborhood footprint.
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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.
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 5, 2023
Job Order Contracting should be an integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery environment where, All parties are aligned and focused on the activities that affect actual work outcomes Owners actively participate and are not simply focused on procuring services and managing the contract Teams/crews plan their work and deliver on those plans collaboratively and transparently The knowledge of those doing the work is leveraged Locally researched unit price cost data validates costs Learn
Construction Dive
MARCH 7, 2023
A strong U.S. economy should fend off recession concerns this year, said Ken Simonson, chief economist for Associated General Contractors of America.
PC Construction
MARCH 10, 2023
To wrap up our celebration of Women in Construction week, over 30 women from all regions and departments of PC Construction got together virtually this morning to make introductions, connect and share ideas for the future. Industry wide, only about 9% of the construction workforce is made up of women, and only 1% in field positions. At PC, women make up of 16% of all employees, 4% of craft/field employees, 21% of our operations team, 16% of managers and 12% of executives.
ENR Construction
MARCH 10, 2023
Anirban Basu, chief construction economist for Marcum LLP, warns that an "overheated" economy may impact some industry segments this year.
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.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
MARCH 9, 2023
The construction industry has seen rapid growth in digital collaboration. According to a recent analysis of aggregated and anonymized data from Autodesk Construction Cloud, there have been 2.5x more collaboration events on issues and tasks and a 121% increase in digital collaborators since 2020. While these collaboration trends are promising indicators of digital transformation within the construction industry, firms still face data siloes and disconnect across their critical tech stacks.
Construction Dive
MARCH 8, 2023
Addressing sexual harassment and accommodating mothers are some of the keys to supporting a diverse workforce, a recent survey of tradeswomen shows.
BD+C
MARCH 8, 2023
Call for Speakers: BD+C’s 2023 Women in Residential + Commercial Construction Conference 0 dbarista Wed, 03/08/2023 - 09:00 Building Team The 2023 Women in Residential + Commercial Construction conference event will take place October 25-27 in Nashville, Tenn., and will bring together more than 300 women leaders from all facets of the $1.4 trillion U.S. residential and commercial constructing sector.
ENR Construction
MARCH 6, 2023
DART says delays in permitting and changes in scope by the City of Dallas have added $83M to the cost of the project.
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Autodesk Construction Cloud
MARCH 7, 2023
Now is a tremendous time to be working in construction. Collaboration is on the rise. Digitalization continues to make inroads. We’re becoming more eco-friendly. But, like most industries, there are still areas for improvement. In construction, some of the biggest challenges include attracting diverse talent, promoting equitable working conditions, and being more efficient with project delivery.
Construction Dive
MARCH 6, 2023
The initiative aims to recruit 13,000 participants into apprenticeship readiness programs.
BD+C
MARCH 6, 2023
Benefitting kids through human-centric high school design 0 qpurcell Mon, 03/06/2023 - 09:09 K-12 Schools Ingrid Krueger, AIA, LEED AP, shares why empathetic, well-designed spaces are critical in high schools. Ingrid Krueger, AIA, LEED AP K-12 Schools School Construction Architects Well-designed spaces foster feelings of safety and certainty for all who use them.
ENR Construction
MARCH 9, 2023
Corpus Christi span is set to open to traffic in the first half of 2025, with last design issue to be resolved in next few weeks, officials say.
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Alberta Construction
MARCH 10, 2023
ACA advocates pleased to see the government is moving toward applying prompt pay legislation to Public Works Acts projects. Infrastructure Minister Nathan Neudorf heard industry and promised to take first steps despite the short legislative window of time before the next election. ACA applauds Minister Neudorf and the Government of Alberta for publicly acting through a first step with the change in authority contemplated in Bill 9, the Red Tape Reduction Statutes Amendment Act, 2023.
Construction Dive
MARCH 8, 2023
The Dodge Construction Network said its Momentum Index has rebounded, shaking off a steep plunge at the beginning of the year.
Buildern
MARCH 10, 2023
Construction payment management can be a challenging process, as common issues such as payment disputes, lack of proper documentation, and poor cash flow management often occur. These issues can lead to financial instability, strained relationships with clients, and legal disputes. To help construction business owners and managers overcome these challenges, we’ve created an in-depth guide to maximizing construction payment management.
ENR Construction
MARCH 6, 2023
Share of city agency awards to minority- and women-owned business enterprises lags behind city goals, says new analysis from the NYC comptroller’s office.
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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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