Construction Dive

OCTOBER 2, 2024

After several months of cooling, which experts speculate was mostly confined to the residential sector, unfilled positions increased by 138,000 in August.

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OCTOBER 23, 2024

How Digital Transformation Drives Success in Construction 1 kcichowicz Wed, 10/23/2024 - 12:59 Learn how digital transformation boosts construction efficiency and profitability. Discover key strategies to stay competitive. The construction industry, traditionally resistant to change, is facing an urgent call to embrace digital transformation. As challenges like inflation, supply chain disruptions, and labor shortages intensify, construction companies are realizing that to stay competitive, they

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Building Radar

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Webinars have become a powerful tool for the construction industry, allowing professionals to share knowledge, showcase expertise, and engage with clients and prospects. However, running an effective webinar requires careful planning and execution. By implementing best practices, construction companies can maximize their impact and achieve their marketing objectives.

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Roads Online

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Image courtesy of PlanRadar. A major milestone has been reached on the new $786 million Bridgewater Bridge project in Tasmania, with the pouring of the final pair of the 42 bridge piers this evening, marking the completion of the bridge’s substructure. The new Bridgewater Bridge is Tasmania’s largest ever transport infrastructure project, with the 1.2-kilometre-long bridge to include two lanes of traffic in each direction, a safe shared path for cyclists and pedestrians, and clearance for boats.

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Speaker: Dylan Secrest, Founder of Alamo Innovation and Construction Digital Transformation Consultant

Construction payment workflows are notoriously complex when you consider juggling multiple stakeholders, compliance requirements, and evolving project scopes. Delays in approvals or misaligned data between budgets, lien waivers, and pay applications can grind progress to a halt. The good news? It doesn't have to be this way! Join expert Dylan Secrest to discover how leading contractors are turning payment chaos into clarity using digital workflows, integrated systems, and automation strategies.

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Wolgast Corporation

OCTOBER 28, 2024

As a Design-Builder , we take on the role of advocate for our clients and put ourselves in their shoes while carefully making design and construction decisions. What would they choose to do to effectively save money and time without sacrificing quality or building longevity? We are currently working on a building for Chippewa Nature Center that our Architect, Neil Frank, resourcefully designed using materials that would save time and money.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 26, 2024

Better Tools are now availalble for construction estimators to drive significantly improved contruction cost visibility. Approximately 90,000 line items with locally researched labor, material, and equipment costs are essential for superior cost visibility. Current data, available exclusive from Four BT, LLC (4Bt) offers granular, real-time insights into the actual cost dynamics specific to a project’s location.

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BDC Network

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Facility Condition Assessment Data Can Help Reduce Carbon Footprint 1 kcichowicz Tue, 10/15/2024 - 10:59 Facility condition assessments provide powerful insight into your buildings and offer an ideal vehicle to advance resiliency and decarbonization goals. This combined data is key to making informed decisions that can reduce your carbon footprint. The increasing impacts of climate change are driving a global urgency for carbon neutrality.

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Building Radar

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Enhancing sales training is essential for staying competitive in the construction industry. Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing how sales professionals in construction are trained, making the process more efficient and impactful. By utilizing AI tools and technologies, companies can create customized training programs that meet the unique needs of their sales teams.

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Roads Online

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Converge will provide a sneak peek into the future of the construction sector, showing off innovative materials, machines and methods. Image: Image: stock.adobe.com/Summit Art Creations. Want to see what the future has in store for the infrastructure sector? Then welcome to Converge. Converge is a brand-new expo that for the first time will bring together Municipal Works and Commercial and Civil Construction, to provide attendees a glimpse at Australia’s infrastructure future.

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Construction companies face shifting labor markets, volatile material pricing, and global supply chain disruptions that threaten profitability. This guide details how industry leaders are replacing outdated budgeting with incremental funding, adopting regional procurement, and using digital tools for real-time financial oversight. Learn how to deploy workforce agility, connected jobsite monitoring, automated procurement, and cost simulation models to preserve margin stability.

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Construction Today

OCTOBER 15, 2024

PCL Construction, a Canadian firm with US headquarters in Denver, has secured a $300 million contract to modernize Amtrak’s King Street Yard in Seattle. Funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the project aims to enhance Amtrak’s maintenance capabilities and support the new Amtrak Airo trains, set to begin service in 2026.

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Rabbet

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Redrock Residential is a development firm that focuses on high-end, garden-style multifamily buildings in Texas. The team wanted to make the development process more efficient by leveraging technology. As a small team, they wanted to stay lean and provide higher returns to their equity partners. Challenges Redrock’s development team managed their projects in Excel.

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CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Transporting construction materials requires you to overcome complex logistical hurdles beyond simply transportation. You could be moving oversized steel beams, fragile glass panels, or heavy-duty excavators and each of these materials presents a unique challenge that requires specific solutions. Construction managers and site planners can be better prepared to meet deadlines, adhere to regulations, and maintain equipment safety by understanding these obstacles for themselves.

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Construction employment increased in 40 states in September from a year earlier, while 24 states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs between August and September, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said even more states would have added workers if contractors could find enough qualified applicants.

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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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Building Radar

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The US commercial building construction market is a massive and competitive landscape, with several leading companies dominating the sector. Understanding the largest players in this market is crucial for stakeholders, including contractors, suppliers, and investors. The commercial construction sector includes office buildings, retail spaces, and industrial facilities, and knowing who the major companies are can provide insights into market trends and opportunities.

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PC Construction

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Last week, PC joined PurposeEnergy for a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the completion of construction for the new Middlebury Resource Recovery Center (MRRC) in Vermont. The MRRC is an industrial organic waste treatment center for converting food and beverage residuals and wastewater into renewable energy and treated water. The 2,600-square-foot, two-story facility, situated on a half-acre site in Middlebury, consists of an anaerobic digester, a generator to produce renewable electricity from d

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AEC Business

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Amy Marks's WBDE keynote was a deep dive into the complexities of the construction industry, the barriers to innovation, and the steps needed to drive meaningful change. The post Let’s Talk Business Models – Amy Marks at WDBE 2024 appeared first on AEC Business.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Effective leadership is crucial for project success in the dynamically challenging construction environment. A Project Manager (PM) oversees operations, guides teams through day-to-day tasks, ensures effective communication, and maintains stakeholder alignment. As many of you, our readers and clients, are both wearing two hats - PM and Owner; it's essential to understand the advantages and disadvantages of taking on both roles.

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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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Construction Today

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The construction industry is undergoing a rapid transformation with advancements in technology, materials, and processes. For project managers and developers, staying cost-effective without sacrificing quality is essential. Below, we explore eight of the most cost-efficient construction methods, offering valuable insights into techniques that streamline processes and reduce overall costs.

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Construction input prices decreased.9% in September compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data. Nonresidential construction input prices also decreased.9% for the month. Prices decreased in two of the three energy subcategories last month.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 30, 2024

If your projects are overbudget, late, and continue to go “off the rails”, it may be time to transform construction cost estimating practices. Transform Construction Cost Estimating Traditionally cost estimates are created by either contacting local constractors or subconstractors, or by using a national average construction cost database and applying a cost factor.

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Contractors Liability Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Want to work as a contractor in Las Vegas, Nevada? You must meet state and local rules. The Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB) sets rules for the whole state, but Las Vegas and Clark County have their own rules, too. These local rules help keep the city safe and address its unique tourism and environmental needs. This guide will show you how to get licensed, from the types of licenses you can get to local permit rules and costs, and how Las Vegas rules differ from state rules.

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AEC Business

OCTOBER 27, 2024

The "Building the Future: Bluebeam AEC Technology Outlook 2025" report highlights key global trends in construction technology, including the role of AI and digital tools. The post Report Highlights Trends in Construction Tech, Digitization, and AI appeared first on AEC Business.

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PC Construction

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Last night, PC Construction was recognized by the Construction Management Association of America with a national Project Achievement Award for the BETA Technologies Manufacturing and Assembly Facility. The Project Achievement Awards celebrate America’s leading professional construction and program managers that deliver creative and innovative projects around the world.

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BDC Network

OCTOBER 16, 2024

How AI can augment the design visualization process 0 qpurcell Wed, 10/16/2024 - 12:43 AEC Tech Blog author Tim Beecken, AIA, uses the design of an airport as a case-study for AI’s potential in design visualizations. Tim Beecken, AIA Airports Designers Architects AEC Tech Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming ubiquitous in our everyday lives.

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The construction industry had 288,000 job openings on the last day of September, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey. JOLTS defines a job opening as any unfilled position for which an employer is actively recruiting. Industry job openings decreased by 40,000 last month and are down by 134,000 from the same time last year.

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Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network

In today’s construction market, owners, construction managers, and contractors must navigate increasing challenges, from cost management to project delays. Fortunately, digital tools now offer valuable insights to help mitigate these risks. However, the sheer volume of tools and the complexity of leveraging their data effectively can be daunting. That’s where data-driven construction comes in.

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Jonas Construction

OCTOBER 18, 2024

When thinking about the difference between construction accounting and regular accounting, you’re likely to consider the challenges of the construction industry such as managing cash flow, cost overruns, and compliance. While those are all valid reasons, there are other distinctions that may not be considered when discussing the differences between construction accounting and regular accounting, which we’ll discuss further in this blog.

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Construction Today

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Hurricane Helene, one of the deadliest storms to hit the US mainland since Katrina in 2005, left a trail of destruction across the Southeast. The Category 4 storm damaged critical infrastructure, including roads, bridges, power grids, and water systems. With Hurricane Milton looming, recovery efforts from Helene are not only about repair but also preparation for what comes next.

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AEC Business

OCTOBER 20, 2024

BST Global has announced the formation of its AI + Data Consortium, a collaborative effort to use AI and data to drive innovation in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. The consortium brings together leaders from globally recognized firms to share expertise and shape the future of the AEC industry. The group’s goal is […] The post BST Global Launches AI + Data Consortium for the AEC Industry appeared first on AEC Business.

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