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.
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.
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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AEC Business
JULY 31, 2024
The Georg Nemetschek Institute announced the AI Symposium & Expo on Artificial Intelligence for the Built World, which will be held in Munich from September 10 to 12, 2024. The conference, hosted by the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and TUM Venture Labs, will bring together leading academic researchers, industry professionals, and innovative startups to discuss the opportunities and […] The post A Munich Symposium & Expo on AI for the Built World appeared first on AEC Busine
Construction Dive
AUGUST 1, 2024
A Guam contractor faces over $1 million in penalties for an alleged history of failing to protect workers in trenches.
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.
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
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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.
AEC Business
JULY 31, 2024
Buildots has released a new Integrated Tracking feature that supports unified tracking of both automated and manually-recorded tasks on mobile and desktop devices. The new feature allows project teams to use AI for automated progress tracking while enabling professionals to log and verify tasks that require human oversight, such as checking for electrical wiring in […] The post Buildots Merges Automated and Manual Task Management appeared first on AEC Business.
Construction Dive
JULY 31, 2024
Analysts continue to attribute major changes in labor demand to residential construction, as the commercial sector retains momentum.
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.
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.
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.
AEC Business
JULY 30, 2024
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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.
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 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.
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.
AEC Business
JULY 30, 2024
The leading international openBIM conference will take place on February 3-5, 2025, in Tampere, Finland. The post InfraBIM Open 2025 appeared first on AEC Business.
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.
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 || []).
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.
Speaker: Claire Grosjean, Global Finance & Operations Executive
Finance teams are drowning in data—but is it actually helping them spend smarter? Without the right approach, excess spending, inefficiencies, and missed opportunities continue to drain profitability. While analytics offers powerful insights, financial intelligence requires more than just numbers—it takes the right blend of automation, strategy, and human expertise.
AEC Business
JULY 30, 2024
The world’s first artificial intelligence conference series continues on March 19-20, 2025, in Helsinki and virtual. The post AI in AEC appeared first on AEC Business.
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.
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.
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.
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Risk management in construction faces pressure from tighter margins, compressed timelines, and increasing complexity. This guide shows how AI strengthens project stability by predicting risks across cost, schedule, safety, supply chains, and workforce planning. AI algorithms analyze procurement data, subcontractor bids, equipment performance, and site conditions to identify potential disruptions.
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
AUGUST 1, 2024
Spending on nonresidential construction appears to have hit a period of stagnation, according to ABC’s chief economist.
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.
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