Fri.Dec 16, 2022

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How To Prevent Your Construction Company's Yearly Cycle Of Chaos

Contractor Bookkeeping

The year is almost over. Fourth-quarter and year-end deadlines are approaching. Most construction business owners who reach out to us describe this as their "Year End Madness" to prepare their documents for the tax accountant. The end of the year tends to be chaotic for construction company owners, but it's an excellent time to get some extra housekeeping done for your business.

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Plan Approved To Pay For $959M of Red Line Extension in Chicago

ENR Construction

A proposed $3.6 billion extension of the Chicago Transit Authority’s Red Line would serve communities on the city’s far Southside.

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It’s a Jolly Time of the Year: 5 Tips for Dealing with Construction Labor Issues During the Holidays

Best Practices Construction Law

It’s that time of year again – the holiday season is upon us, and for those in the construction industry, that can mean a few extra challenges when it comes to maintaining efficiency on the job site. Here are five best practices for dealing with labor during the holiday season: Communicate early and often: Make sure to clearly communicate any changes to the schedule or workload to your team as early as possible.

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Lawmakers Call on Amazon to Add Storm Shelter to Rebuilt Warehouse After Tornado

ENR Construction

Three Democrats are questioning the safety of a plan to rebuild an Illinois Amazon fulfillment center to its pre-tornado condition.

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How Top Construction Firms Reinvent Cost Control

Construction firms that rely on fixed budgets and outdated procurement methods are losing ground fast. This guide reveals how market leaders are managing financial risk by shifting to incremental budgeting, regional sourcing, and real-time cost tracking. Learn how to structure contracts with price protections, streamline procurement workflows with automation, and avoid labor cost increases with smarter workforce planning.

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ABC: Florida, Arizona Are Best States for Construction

Construction Superintendent Magazine

For the fourth time, Florida claimed the top spot in Associated Builders and Contractors’ eighth annual Merit Shop Scorecard, a ranking of all 50 states and the District of Columbia based on policies and programs that strengthen career pathways in construction, encourage workforce development and advocate for fair and open competition on taxpayer-funded construction projects.

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Dispatch from Alaska: insights on moisture, soil, and material performance

Construction Specifier

Photos courtesy © Adobestock. By Tiffany Coppock. “As engineers, we always have options,” says Billy Connor, director of the Arctic Infrastructure Development Center at the University of Alaska. Connor explains the job of the engineer is to specify the best material option in terms of cost, durability, and performance, as well as the owner or client’s desire.

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Manchin's Energy Permit Reform Measure Fails 47-47 in Senate Vote

ENR Construction

Senate Democrat's last-ditch effort for modest reform on 'priority' projects and advancing the Mountain Valley gas pipeline falls flat.

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Oracle Buys Newmetrix to Integrate AI Tech Into Cloud Platform

ENR Construction

Purchase will enable Oracle to pursue plans to expand its AI-based safety analysis to other areas of construction on its cloud platform. .

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Design-Build Project Team Pivots to Create a Pandemic Ready Redesign for Manchester, N.H. Hospital

ENR Construction

The $23.5-million Elliot Hospital Emergency Department Expansion benefited from additional design work during the COVID lockdown.

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The Constructor's Digital Transformation Playbook: Reducing Risk With Technology

Speaker: Dylan Secrest

Construction projects are high-stakes operations where even minor inefficiencies can lead to costly delays, safety concerns, and budget overruns. Managing risk in construction has always been a challenge, but as projects grow in complexity, traditional methods no longer cut it. Enter Digital Transformation - a game changer approach that replaces inefficiency with AI-powered analytics, real-time monitoring, and automated workflows to proactively manage risk.

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Corpus Christi New Harbor Bridge Main Span Work Cleared to Resume

ENR Construction

Texas DOT says crews from joint venture contractor Flatiron/Dragados LLC can lift. delta frames into place and continue construction of the main span. towers.

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TxDOT Clears Corpus Christi New Harbor Bridge Main Span Work to Resume

ENR Construction

Crews from joint venture contractor Flatiron/Dragados LLC may now lift. delta frames into place and continue construction of the main span. towers.

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