Construction Dive

MARCH 10, 2023

In a recent webinar, panelists from across the country offered advice and insight on how to grow the share of women in construction.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

MARCH 10, 2023

A USP (Unique Selling Proposition) is a compelling reason for your target market to choose your construction business over your competitor's. Examples range from cutting-edge service and product features to simply being more convenient and easier to find for the target market. But it all boils down to meeting your local market's needs in a more accurate and improved way than the competition and being able to market these points more effectively.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 10, 2023

“New York is back,” but in a way that differs from its pre-pandemic level, a presenter at this week’s New York Build conference said.

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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.

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Construction firms that rely on fixed budgets and outdated procurement methods are losing ground fast.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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Construction Dive

MARCH 10, 2023

The firm reported a strong Q4 and end to 2022, and plans to take on more complex infrastructure, environment and refurbishing work in the years ahead.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 10, 2023

Grants will be awarded to projects in high-polluting sectors such as iron and steel, chemicals and refining and food and beverage.

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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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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 10, 2023

All industry segments recorded increases for the month, led by residential specialty trade contractors

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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.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 10, 2023

Bouygues-led consortium will build Abidjan's first rail line set to have a capacity of 500,000 passengers per day

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Generative AI is already transforming how the construction industry operates. This concise guide walks you through its real-world impact on design, planning, job site logistics, and sustainability. Learn how contractors are using AI to reduce costs, improve worker safety, and shorten build times. Get a detailed look at the tools and platforms making it possible, including AI-driven robotics and material optimization.

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Construction Specifier

MARCH 10, 2023

Photos courtesy the Sherwin-Williams Company By Mark Merrifield Any contractor hired to apply a floor coating wants to ensure a few important characteristics about the concrete substrate which will support the flooring. This includes confirming the concrete is structurally sound, free of contaminants, and properly prepared for the applied flooring system to bond to it securely for the long-term.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 10, 2023

All industry segments recorded increases for the month, with residential specialty trade contractors leading the way.

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

MARCH 10, 2023

The Marcum Commercial Construction Index for the fourth quarter of 2022 reveals that the construction industry retained momentum at year’s end despite constraints facing the industry, including labor shortages, materials costs and elevated borrowing costs. While some construction segments have fared better than others, an overheated economy and gloomy economic outlook will eventually begin to drag on the industry.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 10, 2023

A consortium of four French companies has commenced construction of a 37.5-km metro rail line in Ivory Coast's capital of Abidjan.

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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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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 10, 2023

When it comes to construction projects, the act of “laying the groundwork” starts well before teams make it to the job site. A strong project foundation begins with having a great project model that simulates the construction process and communicates the plan to stakeholders. This is where Virtual Construction Specialists come in. They create and manage the virtual model of the project to bring design ideas to life and convey critical information to clients and stakeholders.

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Constructlaw

MARCH 10, 2023

In All Seasons Landscaping, Inc. v. Travelers Cas. & Sur. Co. of Am. , a Connecticut court considered for the first time whether the performance of warranty work tolls the statute of limitations on payment bond claims. The court ruled that it does not. It dismissed subcontractor All Seasons Landscaping, Inc.’s (ALS’s) bond claim because ALS admitted that it last performed non-warranty work on the project more than one year before filing suit, meaning the statute of limitations barred its cla

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The MCP Group

MARCH 10, 2023

Bid Due Date | March 21, 2023 2:00 PM Project Description This is a 3-building, 138-unit, senior apartment rehabilitation project that will be completed in phases with a 12-month total schedule. There are three sets of plans. Each plan set will need to be priced separately for accounting purposes. The project includes select demolition, site paving repair, seal coating, sidewalk repair, lot striping, outdoor shelter and patio, masonry restoration and repair, misc steel, structural steel, finish

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ENR Construction

MARCH 10, 2023

Anirban Basu, chief construction economist for Marcum LLP, warns that an "overheated" economy may impact some construction segments this year.

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The future of construction is sustainable, efficient, and cost-conscious. This guide offers a practical roadmap for reducing material waste, optimizing energy use, and integrating sustainable design principles. Discover how innovative construction firms are leveraging circular economy strategies, digital tracking, and energy-smart building solutions to reduce expenses and stay ahead of regulatory shifts.

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