Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Babaian Photos and illustrations courtesy Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) In its most general form, exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) consist of expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation board coated with a reinforced polymer-modified cementitious base coat and a polymer-based finish coat. By Alex Ardelean, Elizabeth V.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

This guide is packed with insights to help you tackle compliance challenges with confidence while focusing on building proactive safety systems throughout the workplace. Competitiveness: Businesses with stellar safety track records win more contracts and build trust with clients.

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Develop Coaching

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

From project management to cost control, there are several key areas where you can make strategic improvements to enhance your bottom line. Control Overhead Costs Optimising costs is the second key to boosting your construction business profits. This awareness helps you determine if you’re making a profit on your contracts.

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Buildern

JUNE 13, 2025

Construction accounting typically relies on two revenue recognition methods: Percentage of Completion (POC) for ongoing projects and the Completed Contract method for simpler and smaller projects. Long-Term Contracts Construction projects, even small ones, often involve long-term contracts. Specialized billing methods (e.g.,

General Contracting 52

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Buildern

JUNE 11, 2025

Small construction business owners already know how quickly things can spiral out of control. Such software solutions have been designed to keep your projects on track and your budget under strict control. Here are some of the biggest benefits for small and mid-sized construction teams: Budget and Cost Control.

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Jonas Construction

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

How can contractors consistently stay on top of costs while managing complex projects and service contracts? This allows contractors to make informed decisions, allocate resources more efficiently, and maintain strong cost control. Job costing offers a detailed, micro-level analysis of profit and loss for individual projects.

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CCR Magazine

APRIL 9, 2025

For decades, general contractors stood at the center of every job site, running the show, coordinating teams, and acting as the final word on everything from schedules to budgets. Its about how the industry is naturally evolving, and if general contractors arent watching closely, theyre going to miss the signsand the opportunity to adapt.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 7, 2025

Granular Local Market Cost Data is Essential for Cost Visibility & Management (Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, & New Builds) Using current, verifiable, and detailed local cost dat a instead of national averages with adjustment factors ensures: Cost transparency All labor, material, and equipment costs are broken down and verifiable.

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UK Construction Blog

JUNE 11, 2025

Whether it’s accessing rooftops, maintaining building façades, or installing equipment, the risks are significant – and so are the legal responsibilities. Specialist firms like Altus Safety support organisations across sectors in navigating these regulations, but ultimate responsibility always lies with those controlling the work.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 26, 2025

The post Top 10 Construction Defects: Prevent These Costly Building Mistakes appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Key Takeaways Construction defects commonly stem from design deficiencies, poor workmanship, substandard materials and inadequate quality control, potentially reducing property values by up to 25%.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 24, 2025

of Transportations District 5 has used remote-controlled bulldozers and excavators in production to remove slide material, officials say. The remote controlled machines are being run by an operator seated in a control center located above the slide. and other contracting partners to incorporate the innovative technology.

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UK Construction Blog

APRIL 16, 2025

Whether you’re planning a landscaping makeover, building an addition, or digging into a project, proper planning around drainage and grading is absolutely essential. It can cause the soil to expand and contract, putting pressure on your foundation walls. Whats the Big Deal About Drainage and Grading? Lets start with the basics.

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UK Construction Blog

MAY 8, 2025

Building Approval Following DA approval, you’ll need building approval (sometimes called a Construction Certificate), which verifies that your plans comply with the Building Code of Australia and other relevant standards. This is typically obtained through a council or a private certifier.

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Procore

JUNE 18, 2025

Introducing Procore Helix, an intelligence layer that powers smarter, more connected ways to build Author: Brian Payne, VP of Product Marketing Construction is changing. At this year's Innovation Summit, we discussed not just the evolution of technology but the dawn of a new era in how we build.

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Roads Online

JUNE 16, 2025

Geoquest Australia has five decades experience of providing Reinforced Earth solutions to projects in Australia and New Zealand, combining three elements; controlled backfill, precast concrete facing panels and soil reinforcements to form a durable retaining structure. The client generally determines the geometry of the walls.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

The building journey goes beyond just construction schedules. Experience and track record Professional tiny home builders know specialised construction methods that go beyond regular home building. Their expertise covers unique building techniques, system planning, and tiny house requirements.

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Jonas Construction

AUGUST 20, 2024

They can also stem from economic and industry challenges like fluctuating interest rates and shortages in skilled labor, which businesses have even less control over. In Canada, non-residential building construction costs rose by 0.8% in the first quarter of 2024.

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Buildern

JULY 22, 2025

Let’s break down how general contractor financing works, what builders can offer, and how it benefits both sides of the deal. Table of Contents What Is General Contractor Financing? It’s not ideal for complex builds, but for everyday projects under $20K, it removes the sticker shock that might otherwise derail the sale.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 22, 2025

These pre-manufactured or modular homes offer a flexible and often more affordable way to build, without sacrificing design or quality. Simply put, a kit home is a home or building delivered as a package of pre-cut, pre-engineered materials and components. What Exactly Are Kit Homes?

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ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

Army for $495 million in contracts for construction in Hawaii. The contracts will cover a wide range of projects valued between $25 million and $100 million throughout the state of Hawaii in support of the U.S. of Water Resources and the San Joaquin Area Flood Control Agency. Eleven firms have been selected by the U.S.

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Jonas Construction

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

How can contractors consistently stay on top of costs while managing complex projects and service contracts? This allows contractors to make informed decisions, allocate resources more efficiently, and maintain strong cost control. Job costing offers a detailed, micro-level analysis of profit and loss for individual projects.

Cost Control 52

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UK Construction Blog

APRIL 30, 2025

Clients hire you to build homes, offices, and major projects based on your name and reputation. Heres how construction companies can take control of their online image, including a clear guide on how to remove something from Google search results faster. Google doesnt control most of the content it lists.

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Buildern

JUNE 20, 2025

It’s one of those terms that pops up around contracts, payments, and bank-financed projects, usually when you’re knee-deep in paperwork or waiting on a bill. Such a draw-by-draw method is commonly used in bank-financed projects or when working with owner-lenders who expect control and visibility into the money spent.

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Jonas Construction

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Cash Flow Management Construction projects are generally executed over a long period of time (i.e. If this isn’t an option, many construction companies will also offer a service side to their business, maintaining PMAs , service contracts and work orders to generate cash flow throughout the year.

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Jonas Construction

APRIL 12, 2024

Contracts are Long-Term The length of time from recording the signatures on a contract to finishing the building and handing it over to the customer is another factor. This time frame is much longer than the shorter contracts that other industries work with. Many construction project contracts span several years.

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ENR Construction

JULY 8, 2025

Army Corps of Engineers July 8, 2025 The contractor and the flood control authority for the massive Red River diversion project in North Dakota have resolved $400 million in claims with a $57-million settlement, much of it related to the failure to use epoxy coating on rebar in parts of the project to protect against corrosion.

Cost Control 46

Cost Control Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Controls Heavy Equipment Manufacturing 46

Jonas Construction

MARCH 20, 2024

Accounting in construction management serves as the foundation of financial control, ensuring that every element of a project aligns with the set budget. For example, if the software has the capability to automatically allocate costs to the right PMA, equipment, general ledger, etc.

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 11, 2025

We’ll tackle these issues head-on, showing you how to evaluate offers, negotiate effectively, and keep control of your closing timeline. Transparent disclosure builds trust and selling experiences. Offering a transparent narrative builds rapport with cash buyers and encourages a fair transactional outcome.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2025

As prices continue to rise, companies must formulate strategies to control their operating costs. ” Consistent Supply Fasteners Direct is necessary for many building projects and products. Build a safety stock, which acts as a buffer for unforeseen demand changes.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 12, 2025

billion phase of a light rail transit line for the city of Austin, Texas, took a step toward reality on June 5, with the start of a two-step progressive design-build procurement process that aims to get construction underway in 2027. The final design and construction contract is scheduled for award in early 2026.

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ENR Construction

JULY 8, 2025

Army Corps of Engineers July 8, 2025 T he contractor and the flood control authority for the massive Red River diversion project in North Dakota have resolved $400 million in claims with a $57-million settlement. Video still courtesy of the U.S. The extra payments will come out of a contingency budget. billion project.

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Construction Daily News

APRIL 16, 2025

Sika CEO Argues Trump Trade Policies Hurt US Construction Optimism Original Source: US construction optimism hit by Trump trade policies, says Sika CEO Sika (SIKA.S), opens new tab, building chemicals maker, said President Donald Trump’s uncertain trade policies have lowered construction industry optimism. These input tariffs are old.

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Construction Dive

JULY 15, 2025

Its most transformative provisions include the restoration of 100% bonus depreciation, immediate expense of research and development costs and a permanent extension of the 20% pass-through deduction under Section 199A, said Deniz Mustafa, senior director of infrastructure finance at Associated General Contractors of America.

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Buildern

JULY 4, 2025

Meanwhile, construction job management software makes it easier to keep the project on track and build a stronger network between all links in a chain. Unless using the right tools, HR departments risk spending more time chasing forms than building effective teams. Let’s break out the main issues that building firms have to deal with.

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The Construction Index

JUNE 27, 2025

The move to Xwatch was driven by operator feedback and a need for reliable, user-friendly control systems that reduce exposure to high-energy hazards on site, it said. Balfour Beatty signs £833m Teesside Power deal 1 day Balfour Beatty has been awarded an £833m contract by Technip Energies to build Net Zero Teesside Power.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 24, 2025

Courtesy of Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Listen to the article 7 min This audio is auto-generated. A Kentucky attorney has filed a false claims lawsuit against the contractors building the $3.6 Davis Law Firm, for his expertise in federal DBE compliance when applying for the Brent Spence Bridge contract, per the complaint.

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For Construction Pros

JUNE 9, 2025

Though the joint is necessary to control cracking, they do provide opportunities for damage by impact from work done on the slab, improperly filled joints, the saw cut timing, damaged saw blades, poor finishing, etc. A generally accepted industry guideline is that joint deterioration of less than 1-in. Deterioration wider than 1 in.

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