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Rankings Recognize Best Metros For Corporate HQs, Business Climate

Business Facilities

In Business Facilities’ 2022 Metro Rankings Report, cities across the U.S. and Canada are hot spots for corporate headquarters, best business climates.

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Hot Tips: How Contractors are Beating the Summer Heat

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Trimble Viewpoint customers came through with some hot tips for staying cool during the summer months!

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Common Construction Contractor Bookkeeping Issues With Accounts Payable

Contractor Bookkeeping

Accounts Payable keeps track of the bills owed to a supplier or subcontractor. A proper Construction Contractor Bookkeeping System uses the Accounts Payable feature to track unpaid bills. The bank wants to get paid, and unlike the contractor who is embarrassed to call an old customer, the bank is very willing to call early and often for any outstanding payments due.

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What’s New with Autodesk Construction Cloud? 35+ Releases You Should Know  

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Summer is the busiest time of year for construction. For those professionals living in the northern hemisphere, both the weather and work are heating up. With tight project milestones and schedules to meet and robust crews to manage, your time is limited. . At Autodesk, our goal is to help your teams work faster and smarter all year long. This month, we have nearly 40 product releases across Autodesk Construction Cloud platform and products including Autodesk Build, Autodesk BIM Collaborate,

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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Construction firms that rely on fixed budgets and outdated procurement methods are losing ground fast.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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Metro Rankings Report Honors Thriving Industrial Parks, Logistics Leaders

Business Facilities

Elk Grove Business Park, IL leads Industrial Parks, while Memphis, TN tops Logistics Leaders in Business Facilities’ 18th Annual Rankings Report.

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5 Types of Kitchen Island | Top Kitchen Island Styles | Best Kitchen Island Shapes

Civiconcepts

What do you mean by Kitchen Island? The kitchen island is a freestanding type unit that adds to boost the functionality of kitchen activity and also boosts the aesthetic of … 5 Types of Kitchen Island | Top Kitchen Island Styles | Best Kitchen Island Shapes Read More ».

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The Latest from Autodesk Build: 28 Product Updates 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Construction professionals can’t stop talking about Autodesk Build. Since its launch just one and half years ago, the software solution has been making a significant impact on how teams across the office and the field collaborate and manage their projects. . Our customers remain our biggest source of product enhancements and changes. This month, our product teams are excited to share nearly 30 product updates – many of which are driven directly by customer feedback. .

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GE Appliances Launches Appliance Manufacturing In Connecticut

Business Facilities

GE Appliances' first Monogram Smart Flush Hearth Oven rolled off the production line yesterday at the CoCREATE Stamford microfactory.

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How to Wash Greasy Work Clothes?

Work Gearz

Greasy work clothes take our life to clean them! But not anymore with some most effective tips that I am going to share with you in this article. I have been through this tough time multiple times and have tried various ways to save my favorite workwear from the grease and oil stains. And in this journey I found some unique ingredients that helped me through these stubborn oil stains.

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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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Not One, But Two Air-Rights Projects Rise Over Massachusetts Turnpike in Boston

ENR Construction

After a nearly four-decade drought, two separate air-rights projects with a combined cost of $1.7 billion are taking shape, including one set to be a major life sciences hub in the city.

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Field and Office Communication: 9 Surefire Ways to Close the Gap  

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Field and office communication are essential to a well-run project. However, many times it can feel like field and office teams operate in their own world. Those in the office may never step foot on a jobsite. By the same token, workers in the field might never understand the back-end intricacies of collaborating with so many different suppliers, designers, architects, engineers, and owners.

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SkyWater To Build $1.8B Semiconductor Plant At Purdue University

Business Facilities

In a public-private partnership with Indiana and Purdue University, SkyWater Technology will pursue CHIPS Act funding to build a $1.8B semiconductor plant in West Lafayette.

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6 Care and Maintenance Tips for Your Air Conditioning Unit

Construction Marketing

Now that summer is here, many homeowners now realize the importance of their AC units. However, summer is also a time when many people have problems with their units, from strange noises to poor performance. AC repairs can be quite costly, so it’s always best to do everything you can to avoid them. That’s why we’ve put together this list of tips on how to take care of your AC unit.

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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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Biden Picks AECOM's Shailen Bhatt for Top FHWA Post

ENR Construction

President Joe Biden has announced he will nominate Shailen Bhatt, former head of the Colorado and Delaware departments of transportation and now a senior vice president with design firm AECOM, to lead the Federal Highway Administration.

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8 of the Latest Integrations with Autodesk Construction Cloud

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The quality of your data can make or break your ability to make informed project decisions. But the more teams adopt new digital tools, the more data they capture within isolated and disconnected silos of information. However, with the right data management systems and strategies, construction teams can breach those silos and get the high quality, connected information they need to make good decisions that move projects forward at minimum risk. .

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Simmons Pet Food Plans Expansion Projects In Kansas And Iowa

Business Facilities

New canning lines in Emporia, KS and Dubuque, IA, and a new pet food distribution facility in Edgerton, KS are part of the pet food company's $500 million growth plan.

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What is Preconstruction?

Shiel Sexton

How preconstruction is the foundation of every construction project… Every construction project, big or small, must be meticulously planned. But have you ever thought about how much planning goes into a single construction project? Planning a construction project is a huge undertaking, but thankfully the preconstruction process makes this overwhelming process much smoother.

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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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Holtec Seeks DOE Loan for $7.4B Plan to Deliver Small Modular Reactors

ENR Construction

Manufacturer and nuclear plant decommissioning specialist is partnering with operator Entergy to advance use of its future SMR-160 reactors at existing sites.

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Expanding the Issues Ecosystem with BCF export in Autodesk Construction Cloud

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Just over a decade ago, project users who were working with BIM – data and models were burdened with many manual processes. One of the biggest pain points occurred when professionals compared different versions of the BIM model to identify the kind of changes required during the design process. This required BIM users to deal with large data sets as the entire model had to be exchanged as a bulk of data.

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Independent Financial Expands Texas Corporate HQ

Business Facilities

Phase Two of the financial services company’s $150 million McKinney, TX headquarters campus supports an expanding workforce, provides new amenities.

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How to Start a Roofing Business: 9 Tips to Grow & Thrive

Levelset

If you’re looking to start a roofing business, it’s the perfect time to flip the switch. Industry research notes that the US roofing industry consists of more than 80,000 businesses employing 250,000 people — and annual industry revenues exceed $50 billion. It’s an excellent time to consider starting a roofing company, as both the residential and commercial sectors are experiencing a wave of new construction, and that means opportunities for the roofing industry, which is expected to grow revenu

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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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ASCE Updates Guidance on Utilities Investigation, Documentation

ENR Construction

One standard received its first update in 20 years. The other is a new standard with a focus on creating 3D digital twins.

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What Is Data Federation and What Does It Mean for the Construction Industry? 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

As the saying goes, teamwork makes the dream work. This has never been truer than in construction where collaboration between multiple project teams throughout a project’s lifecycle is essential to moving projects forward through completion. Nonetheless, the “dream” is often not reality. In fact, 60% of general contractors see problems with coordination and communication between project team members as a key contributor to decreased labor productivity.

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Delaware: Small But Mighty

Business Facilities

Delaware may BE smaller than most U.S. states but what it lacks in size, it makes up in its many strengths.

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Tips for Salvaging Building Materials

Natural Building

Reclaimed or salvaged building materials can be sourced from buildings that have been deconstructed, demolished, or remodeled and from the excess construction material of building sites. Incorporating these reclaimed construction materials into projects is better for the planet and more financially responsible. Plus, recycled building materials often come with a unique history or one-of-a-kind appearance that adds a special touch to your project.

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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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Contractors Face More Pressure From High Material Prices

ENR Construction

Impacts from rising prices still are felt despite recent signs they are stabilizing, according to Associated General Contractors and Associated Building Contractors analyses and testimony aired in congressional committee round table event.

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5 Reasons Construction Professionals Can’t Miss Autodesk University 2022

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Calling all construction professionals—we’ve got some exciting news: Autodesk University is back in person and better than ever! Taking place from September 27-29 in New Orleans, AU 2022 will fill you with knowledge and inspiration so you can build the world you want to see. From driving digital transformation to building resilience through sustainability and cloud-based solutions, AU 2022 covers the essential topics to help you improve your business—both in the short and long-term. .

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Umicore To Build $1B+ EV Battery Materials Plant In Eastern Ontario

Business Facilities

Umicore's industrial scale battery materials manufacturing plant in Loyalist Township, Ontario will be the first of its kind in North America.