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Introducing Our Brand New Vista and Spectrum User Summits!

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Have you heard the news? The Trimble Viewpoint User Summits are coming this June!

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Integrated Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery Solution

Job Order Contracting

Consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects on time and on budget is possible using an integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery solution. Robust construction planning, procurement, and project delivery solutions are suitable for facilities as well as horizontal physical infrastructure repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new build projects.

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Stellantis Picks Ontario, Canada For Major Electric Vehicle Investments

Business Facilities

Stellantis will retool and modernize plants, build two new electric vehicle and EV battery technology R&D centers in Windsor and Brampton.

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Floating Floor | What Is A Floating Flooring | Pros & Cons Floating Flooring | Best Material For Floating Flooring

Civiconcepts

What Is A Floating Floor? The term “floating floor” refers to the creation of flooring materials to lock collectively the use of a similar device of puzzle piece the place … Floating Floor | What Is A Floating Flooring | Pros & Cons Floating Flooring | Best Material For Floating Flooring Read More ».

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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Construction firms that rely on fixed budgets and outdated procurement methods are losing ground fast.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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Sustainable Construction: What You Need to Know About UK Building Regulations’ Part L

Viewpoint Construction Technology

How Technology is Helping UK Contractors Meet Environmental Denands and Regulatory Compliance.

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Arizona State Focus: Heading To The Desert

Business Facilities

Arizona is one of the most popular destinations for new businesses for many key reasons.

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Year in Review: Construction Firms Share How Autodesk Takeoff Transformed Their Workflows 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

From supply chain issues and the rise of material costs to labor shortages and increasing project complexity, construction companies will have to navigate many challenges well into the foreseeable future. That’s why having the right preconstruction strategy is more important than ever. And proper planning is the best way to mitigate risk and set projects up for success before breaking ground. .

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15 Types of Plumbing Pipes | Plumbing Pipe Types | Types of Pipes For Plumbing | Best Types of Plumping Pipes

Civiconcepts

Introduction Plumbing pipes come in different varieties for all different types of plumbing applications in-house. That means there is no single plumbing pipe types that is best, for all the … 15 Types of Plumbing Pipes | Plumbing Pipe Types | Types of Pipes For Plumbing | Best Types of Plumping Pipes Read More ».

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The 2 Primary Factors Impacting Construction Outcomes in the Public Sector

Job Order Contracting

The 2 primary factors impacting construction outcomes in the public sector are, #1 Owner leadership, commitment, and competence, and. #2 Construction delivery method. Most of us are aware of the rampant, economic, and environmental waste endemic to public sector facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction. Virtually nothing has been done to address the fundamental cause.

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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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4 Key Habits of Large, Successful Contractors

Levelset

Running a successful construction business takes a ton of knowledge, determination, and hard work. But why is it that some companies are able to grow and thrive while others stagnate or go out of business entirely? . Levelset’s recent 2022 Cash Flow & Payment Report revealed some key differences between large, successful contractors and smaller construction businesses.

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Beat Communication Chaos by Empowering the Field with the Right Information at the Right Time

Jobsite with Procore

Getting information to and from the field promptly requires linking all aspects of your technology stack. Yet, only 18% of construction and engineering companies report that they have full integration of their construction technology. That’s a huge drag on communication, and all the manual information pushing in the world won’t fix it. .

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The Growing Integration Ecosystem of Autodesk Construction Cloud 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Autodesk Construction Cloud’s open and expansive ecosystem of integration partners offers customers the breadth, depth, and flexibility they need to connect key applications in their tech stack and automate workflows, making it easier to share insights and information across teams and tools, ultimately improving efficiency and collaboration. . Since the launch of Autodesk Construction Cloud , this ecosystem has continuously grown.

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New Freshpet Plant Will Create About 100 Jobs In Pennsylvania

Business Facilities

The healthy pet food maker will build a state-of-the-art Innovation Kitchen near its existing Freshpet Kitchens campus in the Lehigh Valley.

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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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Construction Safety Week 2022

PC Construction

Safety is the foundation of PC, and we prove this each day by putting people first – building stronger, together. It is important that our employee owners put the same emphasis on safety both on. The post Construction Safety Week 2022 first appeared on PC Construction Company Blog.

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Owners: Answer These 3 Key Questions to Maximize the ROI from your Construction Platform

Jobsite with Procore

The successful planning and execution of any capital project has never been an easy undertaking. After expending sizable efforts in planning the allocation of capital, raising funds, and gaining the necessary approvals, owners of all stripes—whether they manage the construction for a school district, set of condo buildings, public power utility, or an oil refinery—must execute on delivering each project.

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Winning Strategies to Grow Your Construction Business in a Competitive Market

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The labor and material shortages occurring in today’s construction market and limited available financial resources make the market extremely competitive. It can be difficult to stand out and get the jobs you want as a subcontracting firm. . If you’re looking for more guidance on setting your business apart, join our webinar, Strategies to grow your business in a competitive market , on May 10 at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET.

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Pratt To Establish $200M Regional Manufacturing & Innovation Center In Texas

Business Facilities

Pratt Industries will employ 150 workers to manufacture corrugated boxes and custom packaging at High Point 67 in Cedar Hill, TX.

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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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Washington First State to Require Electric Heat Pumps

ENR Construction

Advocates say the move will reduce carbon emissions from commercial buildings.

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Does the platinum jubilee bank holiday entitle a contractor to an extension of time?

Practical Law Construction

An additional bank holiday has been created in the UK this year to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Does this entitle a contractor to claim an extension of time ? A client recently asked this question in the context of a project using the JCT Design and Build Contract 2016. It certainly throws up a number of issues. Is it a change in law?

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Behind the Build: Interview with Dwayne Jeffery, Safety Health & Environmental Director at Howard S. Wright

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Safety is a critical factor, not just at a project level but across your entire organization. A strong safety culture leads to smoother project execution and a more empowered workforce. . Promoting better safety isn’t just about handing out educational materials and conducting training sessions. To effectively ensure the safety of your team and projects, you first need to secure leadership buy-in, so your policies and best practices trickle down to the rest of the organization. .

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Nestlé Professional USA Investing $7.5M In Missouri Expansion

Business Facilities

Nestlé Professional USA, the out-of-home division of Nestlé, will create more than 30 jobs with its Trenton, MO expansion project.

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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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Specialty Contractor Workforce Decline Dampens Construction's April Job Numbers

ENR Construction

Construction's unemployment rate of 4.6% was the lowest ever recorded for the month of April, according to AGC.

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Why Every Contractor Needs to Prequalify their Subs

cnstrctr

Prequalify your suppliers and contractors to ensure quality companies are providing proposals for your project.

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How Rajat Buildtech is Leading the Way with Digital Adoption and Benefits

Autodesk Construction Cloud

A part of Rajat Group, Rajat Buildtech Pvt. Ltd was founded in 2005 with the vision of creating landmarks and contributing to the urban infrastructure development in the newly formed state of Chhattisgarh. Today, it is one of the most progressive and multi-faceted real estate and construction entities in the state. Their progressive status is backed up by their adoption of digital transformation.

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Systems Group To Create 60 Jobs With Arkansas Expansion

Business Facilities

Systems Group's El Dorado fabrication and machine shop expansion will participate in the AEDC’s Advantage Arkansas program.

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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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3 Reasons Cloud Hosted Systems are More Secure Than You Think

ENR Construction

A common misconception in the IT industry is that traditional on-premise systems are inherently more secure than those hosted in the cloud.

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Low Heat Cement – Composition, Properties, Uses, Advantages and Disadvantages

Learn Civil Engineering

What is low heat cement? Low heat cement is one of the types of Portland cement. It is specially made cement that generates low heat of hydration during the time of the setting process of construction. Low heat is in the context of low heat of hydration. Low heat cement is developed in 1930 in […].

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ESG in Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

The purpose of ESG (environmental, social, governance) standards is to build a resilient construction business with predictable, long-term success.