Contractor Bookkeeping
AUGUST 2, 2024
Handling multiple projects simultaneously is a common challenge for small construction companies. While it can signify growth and success, it comes with its fair share of struggles. From resource allocation to maintaining quality and meeting deadlines, juggling several projects can be overwhelming. However, with the right strategies, it's possible to navigate these challenges successfully.
The Pro Builder
JULY 29, 2024
To create off-planet housing, a NASA project grows fungi’s root-like structure so that it fills lightweight inflatables.
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Prodyogi
AUGUST 1, 2024
Open excavation, often referred to as the trial pit or test pit method, is one of the a direct exploration method performed to study the subsurface conditions of a site. This soil exploration method involves digging pits at specific locations to examine the soil layers first-hand. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).
Civil + Structural Engineer
JULY 29, 2024
By Chad Clinehens, President & CEO, Zweig Group From The Zweig Letter These events offer firm leaders an opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate – this year with a focus on ROI. For the past decade, we have seen the AEC industry soar past previous financial metrics and benchmarks, and, keeping to this trend, the industry is performing at historic levels in 2024.
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Build LLC Blog
AUGUST 1, 2024
BUILD discusses influence, experience, and the future of Seattle with UW's campus architect & landscape architect. The post Designing the College Campus—Past, Present, and Future; An Interview with Rebecca Barnes and Kristine Kenney, part 1 appeared first on BUILD Blog.
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The Pro Builder
JULY 30, 2024
Workforce development continues to be a priority for the National Association of Home Builders, which is working with educators and industry partners to develop a skilled workforce for the future
Civil + Structural Engineer
AUGUST 2, 2024
Environmental data and permitting are the vital first steps for construction projects of all kinds. The digitization of these processes enables greater efficiency and shorter project timelines, and allows environmental consultants to visualize, organize, and analyze data for robust project planning. Award-winning engineering, planning, and consulting firm Freese & Nichols, Inc.
Prodyogi
JULY 30, 2024
Are you in search of a partition wall that provides separation without blocking light and ventilation? Glass bricks are an excellent option. Among the different types of glass bricks, Venetian bricks stand out as a fantastic choice for enhancing your interior space. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).
Construction Dive
JULY 31, 2024
Analysts continue to attribute major changes in labor demand to residential construction, as the commercial sector retains momentum.
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.
The Pro Builder
JULY 30, 2024
As housing becomes more costly, members of all generations are having a harder time preparing for retirement. According to the National Association of Realtors, which cites information from Prudential Financial’s 2024 Pulse of the American Retiree Survey, members of Generation X are significantly unprepared for retirement, with many having less than $50,000 saved.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JULY 31, 2024
Plaquemines LNG Driven Pile Megaproject by Cajun Industries Hawthorne, N.J. : The winner of the 2024 DFI Outstanding Project Award is the Plaquemines LNG Driven Pile Megaproject, submitted by Cajun Industries. The award is being presented at DFI’s 49th Annual Conference on Deep Foundations in Aurora, Colorado, October 7–10. The project is a new, 632-acre (255 ha) liquid natural gas (LNG) export facility located in Port Sulphur, Louisiana, owned by Venture Global Plaquemines LNG.
New Civil Engineer
JULY 29, 2024
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed that UK infrastructure projects including the £1.7bn A303 Stonehenge Tunnel “will not move forward” as the government looks to fill a £22bn hole in public finances that it has discovered in its audit of public finances. The post Stonehenge Tunnel among infrastructure projects axed by government in budget overhaul appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Dive
JULY 30, 2024
Lawyers talk about the ways that contractors can guard themselves against the legal risks of attacks, and what to do if a breach occurs.
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.
The Pro Builder
JULY 30, 2024
Renters are feeling the pressure of high home prices, with many saying they feel as though they’ll never own a home. According to a poll from CNN, 54% of renters believe it’s unlikely they’ll ever purchase a home. Additionally, 90% of renters younger than 45 say they would like to buy a home but can’t afford it, compared with 79% of those 45 and older.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JULY 30, 2024
Bridge bundling program provides mobility and safe infrastructure in rural community COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. – HNTB joins Collier County in celebrating the completion of their Eleven Bridge Replacements project , a bridge bundling program that created safer, more resilient transportation infrastructure for local motorists. HNTB provided final and post design services for the project that was divided into four procurement packages across three corridors.
The Construction Index
JULY 29, 2024
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has suspended further work on the planned Stonehenge tunnel and confirmed the cancellation of the A27 Arundel bypass.
Construction Dive
JULY 30, 2024
The integrated company, to be chaired by Turner Construction CEO Peter Davoren, will boast a backlog of $17.2 billion and operations in 24 states and eight Canadian provinces.
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The Pro Builder
AUGUST 2, 2024
The Imagination Age means it’s time to get serious about your business metrics and make them work harder and smarter for you. Find out how.
Civil + Structural Engineer
AUGUST 1, 2024
Leading Full-Service Contractor Drives Continued Growth With Strategic Promotion PHOENIX, AZ – Haydon , a leading full-service general contractor serving the Southwest for over three decades, has appointed Skyler Roussel as Director of Business Development. Roussel, who joined Haydon in 2018 and previously served as project director, brings a deep-rooted passion for construction and community impact to his new role.
New Civil Engineer
JULY 29, 2024
Historic aerial imagery of runoff ponds around the M25 shows they are full of vegetation that has been growing for decades, indicating they have not been maintained by National Highways and are full of potentially hazardous sediment from road runoff. The post Mapped: Aerial imagery shows M25 runoff ponds have not been maintained for decades appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Dive
JULY 29, 2024
A new settlement allows lead contractor Zachry Holdings to exit the Golden Pass export project owned by ExxonMobil and Qatar Energy.
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The Pro Builder
JULY 29, 2024
U.S. home prices are continuing to climb, but the rate at which they are growing appears to be slowing down. According to housing market platform Redfin, U.S. home prices rose by just 0.2% in June 2024. Prices in June were still up by 6.9% from the year prior, but this was the smallest month-over-month increase recorded since January 2023. The rate of price growth has decreased each month since February 2024, but regardless, home prices continue to set record highs each month.
The Construction Index
JULY 30, 2024
Treasury documents have shed further light on ambiguous statements by the chancellor yesterday.
Civil + Structural Engineer
AUGUST 1, 2024
JAMUL, Calif. – C.W. Driver Companies , a premier builder serving California since 1919, recently celebrated the structural topping out of Jamul Hotel, a $270M project accompanying the Jamul Casino in San Diego County, Calif. With the final beam placement, C.W. Driver Cos. celebrates the significant milestone and moves closer to the much-anticipated opening in 2025.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 1, 2024
Spending on nonresidential construction appears to have hit a period of stagnation, according to ABC’s chief economist.
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.
The Pro Builder
AUGUST 1, 2024
In an effort to increase affordable housing, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently joined the University of Alaska Fairbanks to showcase a new 3D printing project. Last year, HUD awarded a $600,000 Research Partnership grant to Nome, Alaska, for the project, which is in partnership with Xtreme Habitats Institute and Penn State University.
Prodyogi
JULY 27, 2024
Water storage is a critical aspect of infrastructure, whether for residential, industrial, or agricultural purposes. Choosing the right type of water tank can significantly impact the cost, maintenance, and longevity of your water storage solution. Two of the most common options available today are concrete water tanks and plastic water tanks. (adsbygoogle = window.
Civil + Structural Engineer
AUGUST 1, 2024
New 56-story Toronto skyscraper, created with Quadrangle Architects for Tower Hill Development, breaks the mold of city’s architecture while lending an enduring image NEW YORK CITY — PEI Architects, the award-winning firm known for cutting-edge architecture around the world, has completed 2221 Yonge Street Tower in Toronto. Marked by a strikingly new exterior image rising from a six-story podium base and capped by a top-floor sky lounge, 2221 Yonge is a long anticipated addition to a cityscape w
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