Fri.Feb 17, 2023

article thumbnail

Texas Instruments to build $11B semiconductor plant in Utah

Construction Dive

The multibillion-dollar project marks the largest economic investment in state history.

364
364
article thumbnail

The Difference Between A Construction Accountant And A Tax Accountant

Contractor Bookkeeping

How often have you hired someone with the expectation that they know how construction works, and then you found out they did not know about it? You are a master in the construction industry, so you recognize what to look for in your particular field and quickly observe if someone has the skillsets, and you proceed accordingly. You know what happens when you send your best Rough Carpenter that you pay piece work for framing spec from the ground up in all kinds of weather and working conditions to

118
118
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Construction material prices back on the rise

Construction Dive

An elevated producer price index indicates the economy remains overheated, said Anirban Basu, chief economist of Associated Builders and Contractors.

331
331
article thumbnail

What’s WRONG with Federal Facilities Mangement?

Job Order Contracting

What’s wrong with federal facilities management? EVERTHING. FACT #1 – National security is negatively impacted by the lack of effective/efficient facilities lifecycle management. FACT #2 – Lack of a lifecycle total cost of ownership approach in support of federal agency/department missions. FACT #3 – No set of quantitive key performance indicators exists or is required with respect for federal facilities lifecycle management.

article thumbnail

How CMiC Helps Construction Teams Stay Ahead of Project Risk

CONSTRUCT™ by CMiC delivers structured project management built for the realities of construction. It brings together RFIs, submittals, drawings, and punch lists in a connected environment that prevents gaps in communication and documentation. Risk is managed in real-time with issue tracking, automated compliance checks, and daily journals that surface hidden patterns.

article thumbnail

Granite reports higher profits but stumbles on accounting again

Construction Dive

A missed $12 million tax accrual will cause the California contractor to restate its books for the second time in two years.

291
291

More Trending

article thumbnail

AECOM Wins PM Contract for Dallas Fair Park Upgrades

ENR Construction

City voters passed a ballot measure last year to boost hotel occupancy taxes to generate $300 million for some upgrades to park known for hosting the State Fair of Texas

article thumbnail

Announcing our Viewpoint For Projects and Microsoft 365 integration

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Introducing live edits and collaboration within Viewpoint For Projects

article thumbnail

OSHA Withdraws Effort to Revoke Arizona Job Safety Plan

ENR Construction

Arizona officials adopted rules and passed laws to achieve compliance with national safety requirements.

74
article thumbnail

Did you know that you can clear cookies on Rapport3?

Rapport3

Rapport3 Tips & Tricks: Clearing Rapport3 Cookies Did you know that you could clear Rapport3 cookies on the system? Before contacting the support desk, please try to clear Rapport3 cookies first as this feature can often help, and saves you time. Just navigate to your Avatar in the top right hand side of Rapport3, and then select Clear Rapport3 Cookies.

52
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Army Announces Changes in Senior Corps of Engineers Positions

ENR Construction

Changes include new deputy chief of engineers, the Corps' No. 2 position.

article thumbnail

Did you know that you can clear cookies on Rapport3?

Rapport3

Rapport3 Tips & Tricks: Clearing Rapport3 Cookies Did you know that you could clear Rapport3 cookies on the system? Before contacting the support desk, please try to clear Rapport3 cookies first as this feature can often help, and saves you time. Just navigate to your Avatar in the top right hand side of Rapport3, and then select Clear Rapport3 Cookies.

52
article thumbnail

Dragons and daylight: Maximizing sunlight and climate control with TDDs

Construction Specifier

Photos courtesy Dennis Poon By Benjamin Oman For four-year-old Nakal and eight-year-old Berani, two Komodo dragons, the comforts of home have been difficult to reproduce where they reside: in the rainy, gray region of the Pacific Northwest. The pair, born in the tropical climate of Indonesia, share a unique set of environmental needs that have challenged the construction of their living space for years.

Zoning 52
article thumbnail

ENR Midwest Names Owner of the Year

ENR Construction

41
article thumbnail

Guide to Solving Labor, Equipment, and Materials Management Gaps

Specialty contractors operate in a high-pressure environment where labor, equipment, and materials must be managed with precision. Delays, misalignments, and compliance gaps can derail performance and cut into margins. This guide offers a structured approach to managing LEMs using integrated systems, predictive analytics, and transparent workflows. From reducing idle equipment time to maintaining compliance and tightening inventory control, every recommendation in this guide is built around impr

article thumbnail

ACA Board Changes

Alberta Construction

At ACA’s Annual General Meeting at the end of January new Chair Trevor Doucette (Graham Construction) was elected as John Winter (Cooper Concrete) moved into the Past Chair role. Joining them on the management committee is Jason Portas (PCL) and Jen Hancock (Chandos) formerly the Edmonton Construction Association representative on the board. Trevor joined ACA’s management committee in 2 years ago.

article thumbnail

AECOM Wins Program Management Contract for Dallas' Fair Park

ENR Construction

The park known for hosting the State Fair of Texas is planning a slate of work expected to last into 2027.

article thumbnail

ENR Shortlists Project of the Year Finalists Among Its 'Best of the Best'

ENR Construction

A key transit link, a collaboratively built hospital facility and a new event space at a historic temple are in the running for top recognition in project execution and impact

article thumbnail

Geo Week Events Call for Action on Climate, Workflow, Diversity in Geotechnical Disciplines

ENR Construction

36
article thumbnail

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.