Contractor Bookkeeping

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

When valuing a business, most people think straightforwardly about profits. While financial success is undoubtedly critical, it's far from the only factor determining a business's actual worth. Understanding valuation complexities can offer small business owners and entrepreneurs a clear roadmap for sustainable growth and long-term success. While financial metrics are undoubtedly important, they do not provide a complete picture of a construction company's worth.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The AGC lauded the Defense Department’s move to stop the use of project labor agreements and said it anticipates other agencies will follow suit.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Our annual Generational Marketing webinar, packed with fresh COGNITION Smart Data insights, provides invaluable data to help you understand what todaysand tomorrowshomebuyers truly want. Lake City, Colo. — In a free webinar on February 19 , Green Builder Media CEO Sara Gutterman will share detailed insights from COGNITION Smart Data, offering actionable advice on how to meet the preferences of Boomers, Gen Xers, Millennials, and Gen Zsand prepare for the upcoming demands of Gen Alpha.

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Construction News

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has said the number of people starting construction apprenticeships needs to triple to plug labour shortages. In a report, the CITB says that the 2023/24 education year saw 33,000 construction apprenticeship starts, an improvement since the pandemic but still… The post CITB says threefold increase in apprenticeship starts needed appeared first on Construction News.

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Construction Equipment

Roads Online

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Image: www.investregional.nsw.gov.au/ Road resurfacing at Kiewa Street in Manildra, New South Wales will deliver safer journeys for all motorists driving on the main street of the town. Transport for NSW will remove and replace the existing road surface right through the centre of town, starting on the western side of the Mandagery Creek Bridge and stretching to 50 metres west of the intersection with Boree Street.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The global water softening systems market is experiencing robust growth, fueled by the increasing prevalence of hard water and the rising demand for efficient water treatment solutions. Hard water, known for its negative impact on plumbing, appliances, and skin, is driving widespread adoption of water softeners across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.

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Civil Engineer Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

The need for a healthier, greener environment is becoming more prevalent with each passing day. Construction waste currently represents about one-half of all waste generated in the UK, and only about 80% of that is going into clean-fill. Commercial waste is no longer a short-term problem that requires a short-term solution. With a lack of […] The post How to Manage Construction Waste Effectively first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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Construction News

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The firm responsible for M&E work during Grenfell Tower's refurbishment has filed for administration. The move means that Birmingham-based M&E contractor J.S.Wright & Co, which became an employee-owned trust in 2021, is set to stop trading after 135 years. The firm was appointed by Grenfells… The post Grenfell M&E contractor poised to enter administration appeared first on Construction News.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Lack of fall protection and failing to ensure safe trench excavations led to high initial fine amounts for several contractors.

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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.

Construction Management

Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The new community, which offers 362 luxury apartment homes and modern amenities, marked its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting celebration FORT WORTH — Toll Brothers Apartment Living , the rental subsidiary of Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE: TOL), the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, in partnership with Equity Residential, is pleased to announce the grand opening of The Sadie , a premier mid-rise apartment community in Fort Worth, Texas.

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New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Great British Nuclear (GBN) has confirmed that the winners of its small modular reactor (SMR) competition will still be announced around the time of the Spending Review on 11 June 2025, despite reports that it would take place on 26 March at the Spring Statement. The post Great British Nuclear competition winners announcement still around Spending Review appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction News

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Tilbury Douglas is to deliver a 100m emergency department and critical care unit in Dorset. The contractor announced yesterday (12 February) that it will begin constructing the new facility at Dorset County Hospital in Dorchester this spring, once enabling works have finished. It expects to… The post Tilbury Douglas picked for 100m Dorset hospital emergency unit appeared first on Construction News.

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Painting/finishing Contracts 82

Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Contractors expect activity to pick up over the next six months amid renewed confidence since the presidential election, according to Associated Builders and Contractors.

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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.

Risk Management

Construction Placements

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Waste to Wealth: Transforming Recycled Materials into High-Performance Concrete Additives Explore how recycling waste into concrete additives is reshaping sustainable construction with cost savings, improved durability, and reduced environmental impact. The post Waste to Wealth: Transforming Recycled Materials into High-Performance Concrete Additives appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Civil Engineer Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

When searching for construction software to help run your business cost should not be your ultimate concern because the old adage is true – you really do get what you pay for. Just as you wouldn’t hire a high school kid to do your accounting because you could get him cheap, you also shouldn’t pick […] The post Free Construction Software first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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Engineering 76

Construction News

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The Department for Business and Trade has named former Mace executive-turned-MP Mike Reader as its business champion for construction. The Labour representative for Northampton South said he will host a series of events in Westminster to hear from the industry. Reader was elected last summer… The post Ex-Mace MP appointed construction champion appeared first on Construction News.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The council will hold its next public hearing for the standards Feb. 14, where it will discuss the results of the comment period that ended in January.

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Construction Management

Roads Online

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Users can see and benefit from real-time data to improve their operation. Images: Komatsu. Komatsu is ahead of the curve when it comes to Smart Construction and Intelligent Machine Control (IMC), changing the way projects are designed, planned, and executed. James Muir General Manager Smart Construction explains whats next for the company in this exciting space.

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Construction input prices increased 1.4% in January compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index data. Nonresidential construction input prices increased 0.9% for the month. Overall construction input prices are 1.3% higher than a year ago, while nonresidential construction input prices are 0.7% higher.

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Construction News

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Heathrow Airports boss has announced a multibillion-pound plan to build new infrastructure while laying the groundwork for its long-proposed third runway. In a speech this morning (12 February) at British Steels plant in Scunthorpe, Heathrow chief executive Thomas Woldbye also signed the UK Steel Charter.… The post Heathrow commits to using UK steel in multibillion-pound expansion plan appeared first on Construction News.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The legislation from Rep. Andy Biggs will not move forward, an employment lawyer told Construction Dive, but other new policies could affect the federal safety agency.

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Construction Management

Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Columbia, NC Skanska, a leading global construction and development firm, has been awarded a $450 million contract to build a new fixed-span, high-rise bridge that will replace the current 2.8-mile-long Lindsay C. Warren Bridge over the Alligator River, connecting Tyrrell and Dare counties in North Carolina. The North Carolina Department of Transportation bridge replacement project represents a significant infrastructure upgrade that will enhance access to the Outer Banks and improve hurricane

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CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

You’re thinking about flooring improvement yet remain uncertain about selecting the appropriate material. The choice of flooring material has the power to transform your space for better or worse. The abundance of available flooring choices including traditional hardwood and modern luxury vinyl makes selecting the best option difficult. Market research data predicts the UK floor covering market will reach USD 2.59 billion by 2025.

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Construction News

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) is searching for a contractor to lead its 1.8bn estate overhaul, featuring new office space, labs and infrastructure upgrades around the country. In a prior information notice published on Thursday (6 February), the arms-length government body said it… The post Science agency seeks contractor for 1.8bn estate overhaul appeared first on Construction News.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The sizable number of projects in planning should support construction spending in 2025’s second half, according to Dodge Construction Network.

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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.

Construction Management

Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Modular steel structure will keep area communities connected throughout the six-month project Lydney, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Acrow Bridge , a leading international bridge engineering and supply company, has announced one of its modular steel bridges has been installed on Craigo Road in the village of Craigo, Montrose, Scotland, during a Network Rail project to replace the bridge over the railway line between Dundee and Aberdeen.

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CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Getting into a car accident is the kind of moment that can leave anyone feeling rattled, even if its just a minor fender bender. One second, everything is normalthen suddenly, theres the screech of tires, the crunch of metal, and an instant flood of adrenaline. Its easy to feel overwhelmed but knowing exactly what to do can make all the difference in protecting both legal rights and financial interests.

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Wrench

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

AI is being aggressively rolled out in a wide range of industries from Healthcare to Banking to Retail, but the EPC sector seems reluctant to join in. That reluctance, in many cases, stems from widely held misconceptions and myths about AI in the context of EPC project management. In this series we’ll be leveraging our experience of consulting with EPC organizations around the world, and with project control teams, to dispel some of the most popular myths.

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