Construction Dive
MARCH 9, 2023
Baggy gear can lead to new hazards, workers performing tasks without protection or even a lack of confidence and belonging in one’s job, experts say.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MARCH 8, 2023
Learn all about Viewpoint Help, Trimble Viewpoint’s single source for product documentation and knowledge.
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Contractor Bookkeeping
MARCH 10, 2023
A USP (Unique Selling Proposition) is a compelling reason for your target market to choose your construction business over your competitor's. Examples range from cutting-edge service and product features to simply being more convenient and easier to find for the target market. But it all boils down to meeting your local market's needs in a more accurate and improved way than the competition and being able to market these points more effectively.
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 10, 2023
Systems Enablers for Sustainable Facilities Management, Repair, Renovation, and Maintenance are critical considerations for any real property portfolio owner. In fact, they dictate how efficiently or how poorly an organization manages facilities stewardship requirements. The AECOO sector (Architecture, Engineering, Contruction, Operators, Owners) must transition for a linear to a circular system for managing the built environment.
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Construction firms that rely on fixed budgets and outdated procurement methods are losing ground fast.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.
Construction Dive
MARCH 8, 2023
Spearheaded by Hilti's Antonia Elisa Soler Blasco, the multinational organization is breaking down barriers for women in the field.
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LetsBuild
MARCH 10, 2023
Our world is powered by data. Companies worldwide use data to make better decisions, predict future outcomes, and improve their efficiency— and the construction industry is no exception. While construction professionals have adopted digitalisation and data-driven practices slower than others, they’ve now discovered the unique benefits that data analytics can bring to their projects.
PC Construction
MARCH 9, 2023
My interest in the construction industry began my junior year of high school when my step-father needed a hand at his small residential construction company, and I was looking for a part-time job. I quickly fell in love with construction and changed my plans. Rather than going to college to study business, I decided to focus on construction trades. After graduating from high school, I applied at PC Construction with only a little experience in the industry and no idea what trade I wanted as my s
Construction Dive
MARCH 7, 2023
A strong U.S. economy should fend off recession concerns this year, said Ken Simonson, chief economist for Associated General Contractors of America.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
MARCH 10, 2023
Tracking progress for different areas of installation on a project can be tricky. While project schedules are helpful, they’re often static and don’t contain real-time info on a project. On top of that, some teams or subcontractors track their own updates independently, leaving other stakeholders out of the loop. This lack of connectivity and collaboration can cause wasted time and avoidable delays.
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.
ENR Construction
MARCH 6, 2023
DART says delays in permitting and changes in scope by the City of Dallas have added $83M to the cost of the project.
PC Construction
MARCH 6, 2023
As a kid, I used to build dams in the creek in my backyard. I would spend hours carefully constructing a dam and then watch the water pond up so I could catch crayfish. Those are some of my fondest memories – getting my hands dirty and turning sticks, rocks and mud into something of real purpose. Today I’m still having fun building things – just on a much larger scale!
Construction Dive
MARCH 6, 2023
The initiative aims to recruit 13,000 participants into apprenticeship readiness programs.
The Contractor Magazine
MARCH 8, 2023
Almost one-half of all construction job openings disappeared in a single month.
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.
ENR Construction
MARCH 10, 2023
Anirban Basu, chief construction economist for Marcum LLP, warns that an "overheated" economy may impact some industry segments this year.
PC Construction
MARCH 10, 2023
To wrap up our celebration of Women in Construction week, over 30 women from all regions and departments of PC Construction got together virtually this morning to make introductions, connect and share ideas for the future. Industry wide, only about 9% of the construction workforce is made up of women, and only 1% in field positions. At PC, women make up of 16% of all employees, 4% of craft/field employees, 21% of our operations team, 16% of managers and 12% of executives.
Construction Dive
MARCH 6, 2023
Out of more than 400 submissions, these 31 women stand as examples of how intuition, dedication and intelligence are shaping the industry.
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 5, 2023
Job Order Contracting should be an integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery environment where, All parties are aligned and focused on the activities that affect actual work outcomes Owners actively participate and are not simply focused on procuring services and managing the contract Teams/crews plan their work and deliver on those plans collaboratively and transparently The knowledge of those doing the work is leveraged Locally researched unit price cost data validates costs Learn
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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.
ENR Construction
MARCH 10, 2023
All industry segments recorded increases for the month, led by residential specialty trade contractors
cnstrctr
MARCH 6, 2023
Formwork is a common activity found on most jobsites. Learning how it works can help improve your project.
Construction Dive
MARCH 8, 2023
The Dodge Construction Network said its Momentum Index has rebounded, shaking off a steep plunge at the beginning of the year.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
MARCH 9, 2023
The construction industry has seen rapid growth in digital collaboration. According to a recent analysis of aggregated and anonymized data from Autodesk Construction Cloud, there have been 2.5x more collaboration events on issues and tasks and a 121% increase in digital collaborators since 2020. While these collaboration trends are promising indicators of digital transformation within the construction industry, firms still face data siloes and disconnect across their critical tech stacks.
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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.
ENR Construction
MARCH 9, 2023
From finding to synthesizing information for creating checklists, answering RFIs, or simply answering questions backed by data, conversational Artificial Intelligence technology such as ChatGPT is now available to help contractors make better decisions, enhance communication and collaboration, and rapidly change the industry.
BD+C
MARCH 8, 2023
Call for Speakers: BD+C’s 2023 Women in Residential + Commercial Construction Conference 0 dbarista Wed, 03/08/2023 - 09:00 Building Team The 2023 Women in Residential + Commercial Construction conference event will take place October 25-27 in Nashville, Tenn., and will bring together more than 300 women leaders from all facets of the $1.4 trillion U.S. residential and commercial constructing sector.
Construction Dive
MARCH 7, 2023
Spending on roadway contracts in 2022 was more than 29 times higher than spending on rail and transit contracts, per American Road & Transportation Builders Association data.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
MARCH 7, 2023
Now is a tremendous time to be working in construction. Collaboration is on the rise. Digitalization continues to make inroads. We’re becoming more eco-friendly. But, like most industries, there are still areas for improvement. In construction, some of the biggest challenges include attracting diverse talent, promoting equitable working conditions, and being more efficient with project delivery.
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.
ENR Construction
MARCH 8, 2023
Federal Highway Administration officials say the agreement to end a civil rights investigation into the proposed I-45 North Houston Highway Improvement Project includes design changes to reduce its neighborhood footprint.
BD+C
MARCH 6, 2023
Benefitting kids through human-centric high school design 0 qpurcell Mon, 03/06/2023 - 09:09 K-12 Schools Ingrid Krueger, AIA, LEED AP, shares why empathetic, well-designed spaces are critical in high schools. Ingrid Krueger, AIA, LEED AP K-12 Schools School Construction Architects Well-designed spaces foster feelings of safety and certainty for all who use them.
Construction Dive
MARCH 8, 2023
Addressing sexual harassment and accommodating mothers are some of the keys to supporting a diverse workforce, a recent survey of tradeswomen shows.
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