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The Top 6 Things That Keep Project Managers Up at Night

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Project managers face many challenges, from cost overruns to safety concerns—but connected construction tools can help.

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Five Effective Ways To Retain Employees And Keep Your Company Healthy

Contractor Bookkeeping

Traditionally, employers have relied on giving employees raises to retain their staff and reward them for being hard-working and loyal. Raises can get expensive, and there is often an upper limit for what you can offer regarding increasing salaries and wages. Keeping your employees happy makes business sense. You want to keep your good employees, and it costs money to find, hire and train new staff.

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6 Tips for Surviving a Home Renovation While Living Onsite

Construction Marketing

After living in the same house for many years, the interiors may no longer suit your tastes and preferences, and you may choose to renovate the house. However, renovation is a long and costly process. While renovating, you will have to hire a contractor and workers, pay for construction equipment, and deal with extra costs that occur during the project.

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Using exterior-grade waterproofing in interior applications

Construction Specifier

By Makoto S. Weinstein, PE and Scott A. Tomlinson, PE. Photo © iStock. Designers of new construction and renovation projects sometimes prefer to use exterior-grade waterproofing and roofing products (collectively referred to as “exterior-grade waterproofing” in this article) within interior space for improved performance compared to typical interior-grade waterproofing products.

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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Construction firms that rely on fixed budgets and outdated procurement methods are losing ground fast.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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Construction Industry Trends: August 2022 Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

August saw new laws and more federal funding for construction projects, boosts in hiring and construction starts, and more women in construction roles.

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Investing In Opportunity Zones

Business Facilities

As part of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Qualified Opportunity Zones across the U.S. provide a vehicle to reinvest capital gains for near- and long-term tax benefits.

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Breaking Down Regional Silos to Gain Efficiencies and Increase Profitability

Autodesk Construction Cloud

With the advent of so many new construction technologies, general contractors are currently sitting at a fork in the digital road. There are existing systems that have worked (or at least, have gotten the job done), and then there’s the next step in the evolution of these systems. The big push from most ConTech companies revolves around data, which makes sense.

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Germany Pact Propels Eastern Canada as Green Hydrogen Hub

ENR Construction

Billions in proposed wind-generated hydrogen projects in Atlantic provinces get attention as Canada sees key role in energy transition for Germany, Europe and elsewhere.

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2022 Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting

4BT, founded in 2016, is a certified veteran-owned small business (VOSB), and was founded by JOC program management, technology, and cost data experts with decades of experience with industry sector leading organization including the RS Means Company, LLC, 4Clicks Solutions, LLC, and VFA, Inc. 4BT provides a complete range of JOC tools and services, including but not limited to, enterprise JOC knowledge management technology, locally researched facilities repair, maintenance, and construction co

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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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Nucor Will Invest $200M In South Carolina

Business Facilities

Nucor will expand its Berkeley County, SC steel manufacturing facility. In Marion County, auto body parts supplier DMA Sales will invest $5M to expand its operations.

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2022 AGC Workforce Survey: Labor Challenges Pave the Way for Career Opportunities 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

From healthcare to food services, nearly every industry has been impacted by serious labor shortages in the last year. In construction, these shortages are nothing new, but how the industry is addressing them is changing. . So, what exactly is the state of the construction labor market today, and what are firms doing to recruit qualified workers? .

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$2B Electric Vehicle Battery Plant Breaks Ground in Kentucky

ENR Construction

Japanese electric vehicle battery maker Envision AESC's plant will have a 30-GWh capacity and potential to expand up to 40 GWh.

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Standardized repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build processes and workflows and continuously improve

Job Order Contracting

Select, define, clarify, and cost all repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds. Leverage current, granular, local labor, material, and equipment costs to ensure a detailed, well communicated Scope of Work. Define and clarify problem situations and address via collaborative methods. Standardized repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build processes and workflows and continuously improve.

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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.

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Two Projects To Bring More Than 340 Jobs To Arkansas

Business Facilities

GoTextbooks’ Little Rock expansion will create 200 new jobs, Bryce Corporation’s new manufacturing facility will create 142 positions in Searcy.

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8 Main Types of Construction Contracts

Autodesk Construction Cloud

A contract’s a contract, right? You describe what will be delivered when, how much the customer owes, and sign on the dotted line. If only it were that simple. There are many construction contract types out there. The construction industry uses different kinds of agreements depending on the project’s scope, delivery, schedule, budget, and the parties involved.

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Miami-Dade Seeks P3 Partner for Massive Miami Redevelopment

ENR Construction

County seeks proposals to redevelop MetroCenter in downtown Miami, estimating more than 23 million sq ft of new building in the next 12 to 15 years.

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Facilities Maintenance and Repair Goals

Job Order Contracting

Facilities Maintenance and Repair Goals include… Optimizing asset value. Life-cycle management in concert with organizational mission. Maximization of maintenance and repair cost visibility and cost management. Mitigation of unplanned events. Enhancement of facility user experiences and satisfaction. Integration of internal and external planning, procurement, and project delivery team.

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Every Contractor Needs An Effective Website - Unlock the Key to Increased Leads

Grow Leads & Visibility! Contractors need more than word-of-mouth. A strong website boosts visibility, draws in leads, showcases skills, and enhances your credibility. Learn how a quality site, that is easy to manage, can set you apart from the competition, and help can take your construction business to the next level. Marketpath is a leading provider of high-quality website solutions tailored for contractors and the construction industry.

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General Mills To Invest $100M In Ohio Expansion

Business Facilities

Global food company General Mills will create 30 jobs at its Wellston, OH facility, where it makes Totino’s Pizzas and Pizza Rolls. .

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Introducing Digital Builder Insider — Construction Resources for the Industry, by the Industry? 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

In today’s construction landscape, there are a lot of products, services, and technologies that offer the promise of “better”. With so many options, it isn’t easy to know where to turn for an unbiased opinion. . That problem ends today. . Autodesk is launching Digital Builder Insider — a collection of resources from industry leaders and up-and-coming thinkers immersed in the world of construction. ?

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AGC: 93% of Firms Need More Workers, 77% Can't Find Anyone Qualified

ENR Construction

A recent survey conducted by AGC with Autodesk found a persistent labor shortage across the industry.

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Choosing the right commercial door

Construction Specifier

By Shawn McCormick. Photos courtesy Clopay® Corporation. From schools, healthcare facilities, and hospitality spaces to manufacturing plants, event complexes, and shipping centers, commercial garage doors are essential, high-use components of the built environment. Their performance directly impacts the safety, security, and functionality of the structures in which they are installed, as they are often cycled dozens of times a day to help protect people and property, and help keep industries mov

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Explore How Generative AI Is Optimizing Every Construction Stage

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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Looking To A Healthy Future

Business Facilities

Significant population shifts, the pandemic, and Industry innovations are shaping the site decisions healthcare and medical device companies are making.

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The first step to sustainable transportation

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The Australian Government’s commitment to being net-zero by 2050 has ensured that the focus of every industry sector across the country is firmly on reducing emissions. However, as much of the nation’s industry is heavily reliant on fossil fuels, moving to greener, more sustainable alternatives is likely to be a challenge. For some sectors, the transition is well underway.

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Bringing Opioid Misuse out of the Shadows

ENR Construction

Contractors battle drug addiction by making treatment medication Narcan more available on jobsites, providing training to respond to overdoses and fostering prevention measures,

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Shiel Sexton Spotlight- Natalie Shotts

Shiel Sexton

Shiel Sexton Spotlight… Our next Shiel Sexton Spotlight is Natalie Shotts, one of our Estimators! She has been working at Shiel Sexton for four years now, and in this interview, she talked with us about what she likes about the organization, her position, and her recent transition to operations. What is your position within Shiel Sexton? For the last four years I’ve worked as one of our Estimators in the Indy office, but now I am currently transitioning to a new role where I’ll be working

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The Ultimate Guide To Data-Driven Construction: Optimize Projects, Reduce Risks, & Boost Innovation

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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U.S. EDA Announces 21 Build Back Better Regional Challenge Winners

Business Facilities

A marquee initiative of EDA’s American Rescue Plan, this program awards between $25 and $65 million to rebuild regional economies across the nation.

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Errors and Omissions (E&O) Insurance Explained for Construction?

Levelset

Errors and omissions (E&O) insurance covers contractors against financial loss resulting from mistakes, errors, or claims of negligence. While general liability insurance covers against claims related to injury or property damage, errors and omissions insurance protects from lawsuits related to financial loss. For example, an electrical contractor who failed to properly wire a building may cause a costly repair for the general contractor.

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Construction Adds 16K Jobs in August, But Jobless Rate Edges Up

ENR Construction

Residential segments continue to show gains despite higher interest rates.

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