Wolgast Corporation
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Here is one secret of the trade to save significant time during pre-construction, by giving your contractor a ballpark budget before design and/or estimating starts, an owner can take a shortcut in the preliminary phase and get to construction sooner. When the timing matters, how much you’re willing to spend will make the process move along much faster.
Contractor Bookkeeping
DECEMBER 16, 2022
The year is almost over. Fourth-quarter and year-end deadlines are approaching. Most construction business owners who reach out to us describe this as their "Year End Madness" to prepare their documents for the tax accountant. The end of the year tends to be chaotic for construction company owners, but it's an excellent time to get some extra housekeeping done for your business.
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Autodesk Construction Cloud
DECEMBER 14, 2022
This past year has been an interesting one for the construction folks, to say the least. In 2022, we kicked off strong with four consecutive months of increased construction spending. However, supply chain bottlenecks, inflation, and labor shortages all remained significant challenges for the construction industry. A 2022 study by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and Autodesk found that 93% of construction firms have unfilled positions. .
Job Order Contracting
DECEMBER 14, 2022
A robust facilities sustainment solution is critical to any real property owner. #1. A current real property inventory of all critical facilities systems – Foundations, Floors, Exterior Walls, Exterior Windows, Exterior Doors, Roof Coverings, Interior Construction, Casework, Doors, Partitions, Interior Windows, Stairs, Wall Finishes, Floor Finishes, Ceilings, Elevators/Lifts/Conveying Systems, Plumbing, Domestic Water Equipment, Sanitary Waste, Specialty Piping Systems, Gas Monitors, Flow Monito
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Construction firms that rely on fixed budgets and outdated procurement methods are losing ground fast.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.
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Lawrence Livermore National Lab team successfully produced more nuclear fusion energy than it took to start the reaction—but commercial power production still is "few decades" away, US Energy Dept. officials said Dec. 13.
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Autodesk Construction Cloud
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Building Information Modeling (BIM) is critical in keeping projects running smoothly. BIM gives contractors, engineers, and project managers an intelligent model for their built assets, enabling stakeholders to plan, collaborate, and execute the project effectively. . Simply put, BIM keeps everyone on the same page. But there’s much more to the technology that impacts both your field teams and those working from the office. .
Job Order Contracting
DECEMBER 15, 2022
If only real properly owners understood that BEHAVIORS drive Facilities Management Outcomes – Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, or New Builds. It’s the integration of People, Process, Information, and Technology, working together to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes that is the “simple” solution to the endemic environmental and economic waste plaguing the AECOO sector (architecture, engineering, construction, owner, operator/operations).
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 13, 2022
The Corps of Engineers has issued the fourth and final permit needed for the Northern Integrated Supply Project, which will involve the construction of two reservoirs with a combined 215,600 acre-ft of water storage.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
DECEMBER 13, 2022
How does Viewpoint For Projects (VFP) compare to generic document management systems when it comes to organising construction project documentation?
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.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
DECEMBER 12, 2022
As 2023 approaches and we begin to look back and reflect over last year’s events, now is a great time to review some of the best and most notable blogs from our Digital Builder blog. By taking some time to review these blogs now, it gives us an excellent opportunity to refresh ourselves on what has happened and what may be to come in 2023 and beyond.
Job Order Contracting
DECEMBER 14, 2022
Primary Lesson for FMers and Real Property Owners… The consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects on time and on budget is quite simple. Unfortunately achieving “simple” requires a lot of thinking and hard work, not to mention political will. 4BT.US. The post Primary Lesson for FMers and Real Property Owners appeared first on 4BT.
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 11, 2022
This state-of-the-art educational building offers students modern facilities to support their education.
Best Practices Construction Law
DECEMBER 16, 2022
It’s that time of year again – the holiday season is upon us, and for those in the construction industry, that can mean a few extra challenges when it comes to maintaining efficiency on the job site. Here are five best practices for dealing with labor during the holiday season: Communicate early and often: Make sure to clearly communicate any changes to the schedule or workload to your team as early as possible.
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.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Today’s contractors need to be strategic about winning new work to keep their businesses growing and profitable. But that’s easier said than done. So, what is the key to winning new work? The answer to that varies based on who you talk to, but there are some common themes, like good communication, a quality product and excellent project management. In the Big Room, an online community where you can communicate, collaborate, work on new ideas, and grow together with other construction professiona
Job Order Contracting
DECEMBER 13, 2022
A Relationship-based Approach to Sustainable Facilities Management is needed to meet current and emerging economic and environmental requirements. Traditional methods for planning, procuring, and delivery repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction are incapable of consistently delivery of quality outcomes on time and on time. Internal and external planning, procurement, and project delivery teams need to be integrated on an early and ongoing basis with a robust programmatic framework.
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 16, 2022
A proposed $3.6 billion extension of the Chicago Transit Authority’s Red Line would serve communities on the city’s far Southside.
Practical Law Construction
DECEMBER 13, 2022
I think all of the attendees of the FIDIC 2022 International Users’ Conference in London in November 2022 were delighted to be able to congregate in person, after two successive years of an on-line conference due to general pandemic restrictions. I know I was – not least because it meant I didn’t have to contend with any “you’re on mute” moments during my presentation on industry feedback and early use of FIDIC Green Book 2021.
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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.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
DECEMBER 15, 2022
With below-freezing temperatures, high winds, and extreme dryness—not to mention its remoteness—there are few places less forgiving than the Antarctic. As the world’s iciest continent, Antarctica holds most of the planet’s freshwater in its ice sheets, meaning the region plays a crucial role in regulating the Earth’s climate. As such, it’s critical to monitor conditions in the Antarctic to be at the forefront of climate, biodiversity, and ocean research.
Job Order Contracting
DECEMBER 11, 2022
Best Value / LEAN Construction and LEAN Production are not the same. Best value / Lean construction is an integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery process that uses robust workflows, a common data environment, and collaborative teams to increase productivity, profits, and innovation in the industry. The terms “Best Value” and “LEAN” can be used interchangeably.
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 14, 2022
Engineering firm inked confidential settlements with four child plaintiffs ahead of a February retrial in the case over the 2014-2015 Flint, Mich., lead-in-water crisis.
Construction Superintendent Magazine
DECEMBER 16, 2022
For the fourth time, Florida claimed the top spot in Associated Builders and Contractors’ eighth annual Merit Shop Scorecard, a ranking of all 50 states and the District of Columbia based on policies and programs that strengthen career pathways in construction, encourage workforce development and advocate for fair and open competition on taxpayer-funded construction projects.
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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.
Construction Specifier
DECEMBER 16, 2022
Photos courtesy © Adobestock. By Tiffany Coppock. “As engineers, we always have options,” says Billy Connor, director of the Arctic Infrastructure Development Center at the University of Alaska. Connor explains the job of the engineer is to specify the best material option in terms of cost, durability, and performance, as well as the owner or client’s desire.
Job Order Contracting
DECEMBER 15, 2022
Leadership must be supportive and directly involved. LACK OF LEADERSHIP has led to rampant waste endemic to the AECOO sector (architecture, engineering, construction, owner, operator). The FACT that real property owners have not taken responsibility for the DEVELOPMENT of their staff and external service providers has proven an impenetrable barrier to measurable improvement in economic and environmental outcomes.
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 16, 2022
Three Democrats are questioning the safety of a plan to rebuild an Illinois Amazon fulfillment center to its pre-tornado condition.
Daily Civil
DECEMBER 15, 2022
What Are Vaulted Ceilings? A vaulted ceiling can be defined as a ceiling that is angled upwards toward the roof to reach over the typical eight-to-ten-foot height of. Read more The post Vaulted Ceiling – Types, Advantages & Disadvantages appeared first on DAILY CIVIL.
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 Korte Company
DECEMBER 15, 2022
Some people never forget a face. But Executive Assistant Colleen Infuso never forgets a voice. “When clients call in, I know who they are. They don’t have to identify themselves.”. From the way someone speaks to quirks of past projects (more on that later), Colleen’s brain stores information like a file cabinet. This talent has played a quiet but critical role in the success of The Korte Company’s Las Vegas division for the past 20 years.
Job Order Contracting
DECEMBER 14, 2022
For All things JOC – Job Order Contracting click here … Structuring a best value JOC Program requires far more than getting a certification, buying software, or hiring a ‘JOC consultant” . Few JOC Programs, especially within non-DOD Federal applications, are structured to provide BEST VALUE to Owners and Design-Builders. They have been set up to simply procure construction/maintenance services faster, and in manner cases without traditional or proper oversight.
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Barton Malow has been building the projects for Ultium Cells, the joint venture of General Motors and LG Energy Solution. .
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