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Manufacturer, Agribusiness To Invest Over $94M In South Carolina Expansions

Business Facilities

In South Carolina, SHL Medical to invest $90 million in its new North Charleston manufacturing site; City Roots will invest $4.4 million to expand in Richland County.

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Wohlsen Announces New Senior Vice President of Senior Living

Wholsen Construction

We are pleased to announce that Bernard “Bud” L. Grove has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Senior Living. In his role, Bud will lead Wohlsen’s senior living initiatives. The post Wohlsen Announces New Senior Vice President of Senior Living appeared first on Wohlsen Construction.

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Hiring Construction Workers: The Inside Scoop on What Young Professionals Want

Viewpoint Construction Technology

3 Best Practices for Attracting and Retaining Young Talent for Your Construction Workforce.

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How To Prevent Employee Theft In Your Construction Company

Contractor Bookkeeping

Recent employee theft statistics are increasing, and small business owners are more vulnerable to the problem. The most common embezzlement methods include billing fraud, cash on hand, and check tampering. You may not know how employees can steal from you as a construction business owner. Some standard methods include: redirecting company checks to personal accounts and altering entries to cover up the theft. undercounting change to customers and keeping the balance. seeking reimbursement for no

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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Construction firms that rely on fixed budgets and outdated procurement methods are losing ground fast.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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Virginia Leads States In Tech Talent Pipeline, Cybersecurity Rankings?

Business Facilities

Virginia once again earned top spots for both Tech Talent Pipeline and Cybersecurity in Business Facilities' 18th Annual Rankings Report.

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How Tech and Data Improve Construction Practices and Processes

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The challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic has required the construction industry to turn to digital tools to successfully adapt to the pandemic and maintain productivity. This disruption has boosted construction's use of technology and adoption.

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The Reality of Construction Cost Management

Job Order Contracting

The reality of construction cost management is that it is impossible without visibility. Over 95% of ALL repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects lack cost visibility. And don’t get me started in the need for a focus on overall process regarding planning, procurement, and project delivery. The post The Reality of Construction Cost Management appeared first on 4BT.

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Texas, Michigan, California Top Industry Rankings

Business Facilities

Texas, Michigan, California have each nabbed top industry rankings in Business Facilities' 18th Annual Rankings Report.

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Overheard in the Big Room: The Future of BIM Across the Lifecycle   

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Technology has enabled rapid advancement in almost every sector, but nowhere are its effects felt as greatly as in construction. While humans have been engineering architectural feats for thousands of years, traditional drawings are often siloed, stagnant, and vulnerable to rapid obsolescence. . Building information modeling (BIM) is set to change all that, its revolutionary goal since the 1970s when it was first proposed.

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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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DOT Proposes Rule Update Clarifying DBE Qualifications

ENR Construction

The proposals would loosen some requirements for disadvantaged business enterprises, and expand reporting requirements for prime contractors.

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JOC Programs that make sense.

Job Order Contracting

JOC Programs that make sense deliver comprehensive, integrated robust processes, professional services, and enabling software solutions to enable public sector facilities management teams to more efficient mange building and other structure in concert with mission goals. Robust programmatic process for all repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction projects. 4BT (Four BT LLC) JOC and physical asset life-cycle management expertise and technical capabilities are embodied in its 4BT-PEP

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New York, San Francisco Top Fintech, Crypto Leaders Rankings

Business Facilities

New York City leads the pack in Fintech, San Francisco is the Crypto Market Leader, and Morgantown, WV tops new Metros For Movers list in Business Facilities’ 18th Annual Rankings Report.

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Warning Signs Your Roof Needs Help

Construction Marketing

Roof maintenance is an important aspect of home ownership. Many people tend to overlook it and may not notice issues arise. A bad roof can lead to water getting into your house, causing damage to its interior while also increasing your energy costs. Replacing a roof may be expensive; however, a new one will last you years. Here are just a few telltale signs that you need to replace your roof.

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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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An Up-Close Look at Toronto’s Construction Boom 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

As Canada’s largest city, Toronto is known for its diverse culture, buzzing nightlife, towering skyscrapers, and an iconic waterfront skyline. The city is home to some of the tallest buildings in Canada, including the famed CN tower. And though skyscrapers certainly aren’t new to Toronto, a recent construction boom is drastically changing the already impressive skyline, making the city one of the biggest construction sites in all of North America.

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Roadmap to LEAN Construction – Existing robust integrating planning, procurement, and project delivery

Job Order Contracting

Implementing a roadmap to LEAN Construction and efficient planning, procurement, and project delivery is neither complex nor costly. The benefits of the change include consistent delivery of 90%+ of all repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects on-time, on-budget, and per detailed specifications. The question is why aren’t LEAN construction solutions being implemented to any significant effect, and why are there so many being used improperly?

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BASF Commits $780M To Complete Louisiana Chemical Plant Expansion

Business Facilities

BASF will double production capacity at Geismar chemical manufacturing complex; ASH Industries investing $5M to expand In Acadiana Region.

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15 Types of Door Locks | Door Lock Types & Uses | Best 15 Types of Locks For Doors | Types of Bedroom Door Locks?

Civiconcepts

Introduction To Door Lock The door locks are essential for keeping your place, be it a workplace, home place security, safety and ensure privacy. So locks are pretty important that … 15 Types of Door Locks | Door Lock Types & Uses | Best 15 Types of Locks For Doors | Types of Bedroom Door Locks? Read More ».

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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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4 Things to Expect at AU 2022 for Construction 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Although many people are getting used to webinars and events online, we’re ready to see you again in-person. That’s why we’re so excited to announce that Autodesk University 2022 is back in-person and better than ever. In 2022, we are hosting AU in New Orleans between September 27-29 and covering key topics that can help improve your business. Whether you want to learn about driving your business’s digital transformation or building better resilience through cloud-based solutions and sustainabil

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Types of Capital for Construction Businesses

Levelset

Construction companies need capital to get off the ground, stay in business, and keep growing. The term capital is used across industries to represent all of a company’s financial assets, including cash, inventory, equipment, and more. Several different types of capital — working capital , debt capital , and equity capital — are common in the construction industry.

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Unilock To Invest Over $55M In Advanced Manufacturing Campus

Business Facilities

Hardscape manufacturer Unilock will establish new production facilities in Virginia to meet increased demand in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast markets.

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25 Types of Light Switches | Light Switches Types With Pictures | Best Types Of Electrical Switches In The Home

Civiconcepts

Introduction To Light Switches Light Switches are essential electrical devices; we use switches all the time for controlling the lighting. Flip the switch for turning off the light and again … 25 Types of Light Switches | Light Switches Types With Pictures | Best Types Of Electrical Switches In The Home Read More ».

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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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Upcoming Webinars & Construction Events in August 2022

Autodesk Construction Cloud

There are a couple big events in Chicago in August. Both of which focus heavily on construction technology. Keep an eye out for a great data visualization webinar happening on August 3rd. Towards the end of the month, you’ll find something for Southern U.S. states at the 81st annual Southern Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (SASHTO) conference.

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HNTB Designing $770M Des Moines International Airport Terminal

ENR Construction

The airport aims to have more gates in place to meet a projected increase in demand by 2032.

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CBRE Releases Annual Tech Talent Scorecard For 2022

Business Facilities

CBRE's Scoring Tech Talent report ranks the top 75 tech markets in the U.S. and Canada and outlines the industry’s job-growth trends amid economic shifts and increased remote hiring.

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Movement Joint in Tile Assemblies

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Avoid cracking tile floors with proper joint installation.

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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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5 Challenges Owners Face with Cost Management (and How to Fix Them)

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Cost management is one of those areas of a project that should never be neglected. If handled poorly, every stakeholder on the project feels the effects of it. So rather than sifting through multiple, disconnected tools to get the cost data you need, the dream scenario is to use a single solution. Autodesk Build provides just that. General contractors have seen the benefits, and we’re going to show you why fellow owners love it too.

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Senate Deal Breaks Logjam on Billions for Decarbonization and Energy Infrastructure

ENR Construction

Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) reached a deal late on July 27 on a bill they say will infuse billions of dollars in energy infrastructure projects and cut U.S. carbon emissions by 40% over the next decade, if it enacted into law.

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Massachusetts: Investing In The Future

Business Facilities

Across Massachusetts, new funding for higher education and STEM programs throughout grade levels will support the next generation workforce.