Fri.Jan 13, 2023

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COVID was construction’s top killer in 2020

Construction Dive

In the first year of the pandemic, construction workers were among the most vulnerable to COVID-19 and its related illnesses, new government data shows.

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The Advantages of Paperless Payroll In Your Construction Company

Contractor Bookkeeping

When you think of payroll, you might still envision paperwork and envelopes given to employees by hand. Even with direct deposit being the norm for years, there is still a significant paper component to manage. You won't find a contractor using inefficient tools on the job site these days. The hammer or the nail gun? No question. While every contractor recognizes the flaws of using ineffective tools, they may still be losing money due to inefficient payroll tools and processes.

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Fort Wayne Airport awards Clayco $60M terminal expansion

Construction Dive

The Chicago-based firm will build out the Indiana airport’s East Terminal.

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Why Technology Won’t Help Construction or Facilities Management and their LEGACY OF WASTE

Job Order Contracting

Technology Won’t Help Construction’s and Facilities Management’s Legacy of WASTE simply because technology simply automates existing processes. ERP, CMMS, IWMS, even BIM have all FAILED to produce measurable improvement with respect to the ability to consistently deliver QUALITY repair, renovation, maintenance, or new builds ON TIME and ON BUDGET.

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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Construction firms that rely on fixed budgets and outdated procurement methods are losing ground fast.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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Concrete’s cobra effect: unintended results of embodied carbon reduction

Construction Specifier

Photo courtesy Solomon Colors. By Christopher Bennett, iSCS, CDT; Rae Taylor, PhD; Keith Robinson, FCSC, FCSI, RSW, LEED AP; and Kenneth Hercenberg, CSI, CDT, CCS, CCCA, SCIP AFFILIATE. Recent efforts in North America to reduce embodied carbon in concrete are similar to British solutions to eradicate cobras in colonial India. Simple solutions often create bigger problems than the complex ones they were trying to solve.

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The Cons of Bathroom Remodeling

West Shore Construction

When it comes to your bathroom and even your kitchen , you want a space that feels like an oasis and functions well for your needs considering it’s an area you use every single day. Maybe your current washroom is outdated or tired looking, and its layout has served out its usefulness. Making a change and customizing your bathroom can be extremely rewarding, giving you the ability to add your own style, encourage a positive mindset when using it, and increase your home’s market value.

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AECOM Hunt Picked for $3B Texas Mixed-use Project’s First Phase

ENR Construction

Developer's plans for the project include construction of multifamily housing, office space, retail and two hotels in Frisco, Texas. .

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Procore Recognized as a 2023 Best Place to Work by Glassdoor

Procore

At Procore, we believe work isn’t just somewhere we go but something we do together. It’s why culture has been a priority since the day Procore was founded two decades ago. And while much has changed since the early days, the spirit of what makes Procore a great place to work has not. Our commitment to our vision of improving the lives of everyone in construction, our people-first culture and our core values of openness, ownership and optimism remains at the heart of everything we

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Episode 18 of The Construction Briefing out now

Practical Law Construction

Are you a construction practitioner wondering what might happen in 2023? If so, then wonder no more. Instead, listen to episode 18 of The Construction Briefing , in which Michelle Rousell and Yassir Mahmood of Practical Law Construction discuss what they think the big issues for 2023 are. They involve collateral warranties and building safety, both in the courts and through more legislative developments.

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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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Pennsylvania County Sues Contractors Over 1980s Jail Construction

ENR Construction

A 2021 renovation project revealed a planned bond beam had not been placed during the jail's construction in 1981.

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