ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

Under a collaborative design-build delivery, Sundt and SCB came together in 2022 to begin work, with groundbreaking following in May 2023—less than 12 months between contract award and construction start. Concrete also means a lower risk profile and helps on schedule and quality. “It Arcata sees about 40 to 50 in.

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ENR Construction

JULY 18, 2025

The suspension letter cited concerns over local fisheries, sediment toxicity and flood‑risk impacts. The Corps anticipates obtaining final USACE Section 404 and EPA Section 401 permits by mid-2026, with field construction scheduled to begin in late 2026 and commissioning targeted for 2029. Louisiana Gov. s Westside.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

Under a collaborative design-build delivery, Sundt and SCB came together in 2022 to begin work, with groundbreaking following in May 2023—less than 12 months between contract award and construction start. Concrete also means a lower risk profile and helps on schedule and quality. “It Arcata sees about 40 to 50 in.

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ENR Construction

JULY 3, 2025

However, only one sector—specialty trade contractors—showed overall job gains, with these firms collectively adding an estimated 18,400 positions during June. KEYWORDS: construction contractors jobs Share This Story Scott Judy is ENR’s Managing Editor. Is this comment offensive? Please tell us why.

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Construction Dive

JULY 14, 2025

for example, recently laid off 233 workers after the postponement of two major contracts due to steel price volatility. Additional tariffs are pushing contractors once again to brace for more availability issues on imported specialty materials. In fact, contractors say tariff hikes have already triggered delays on certain projects.

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ENR Construction

JULY 21, 2025

Rendering courtesy of Powers Brown Architecture Somewhat Temporary Contracted under a design-build delivery method, the team of Hoar Construction, Powers Brown Architecture and IMEG Corp. Instead, the university aimed for a “somewhat temporary” structure, says David Rowson, senior project manager at Powers Brown.

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ENR Construction

JULY 16, 2025

Contractors that claims the latter last year interfered with the formers business and unfairly competed by hiring away 11 senior managers. 17 on ENR Top 600 Specialty Contractors list. In an amended complaint filed in May, Keller repeated its request that the court enjoin Berkel from employing the 11 managers for one year.

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Jonas Construction

AUGUST 20, 2024

Effective cash flow management and data accuracy are crucial to maintaining financial health and operational efficiency for construction and service businesses, like specialty and mechanical contractors. In today’s competitive and operationally complex construction industry, businesses face numerous internal and external risks.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 7, 2022

This is especially true for commercial and residential construction sites, where plumbing contractors play an essential role between general and specialty contractors alike. The plumbing contracting industry continues to grow at a promising rate. Plumbing Contracting in 2022 and Beyond.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 16, 2022

Even back in the Middle Ages, large endeavors were broken down into skill-specific projects and contracted out to the guilds. The masons, architects, blacksmiths, and painters then managed their little corners of construction, freeing the overseer to do their thing. . Specialty contractors do face significant challenges, though.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 19, 2022

Wilson, a construction management firm out of St. Wilson into PlanGrid Unlimited but also started explaining this new construction management software that we hadn’t released yet–Autodesk Build. We were discussing the gaps they wanted to close in their project management process. The feedback from Project Managers slowed.

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Managing a reputation for delivering high-quality projects, keeping your business profitable, your people productive, and your firm growing requires focus, commitment, and understanding. Business management software like ERP is built to handle this—but who can deliver? Running a successful construction firm is by no means an easy task.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 9, 2024

Watch what they have to say: AR and Drone's Impact on the Industry Kelly Barber Division Chief, Systems Management, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation "Some of the biggest construction trends and innovations that we are starting to explore are the use of AR and drones.

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Stok

JANUARY 29, 2020

When it comes to finding the right Project Manager for your design and construction project, tracking scope, cost, and schedule is itself not enough. To be an effective leader, your Project Manager needs to be proactive rather than reactive. Your Project Manager needs to be a strong, consistent communicator.

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iField Smart

JANUARY 4, 2023

Whilst procurement and cost challenges plague specialty contractors, the construction industry faces another obstacle of labor shortage along with other challenges that require a cloud-based tech to solve their problem. It has become exigent for specialty contractors to win more bids as sub-contractors ‘ bids become short-lived.

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Levelset

MAY 23, 2022

As a contractor, you may have realized that taking care of every detail will not be enough as there are always going to be risks associated with your work. Whether it’s the risk of an unexpected accident or a project running over schedule and costing you money, there are many things that can go wrong.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2024

However, budgets are limited, materials are expensive, design and construction schedules are constrained, and global supply chain logistics continue to apply pressure to projects. The greater the amount of customization to the system and the more constrained the project schedule, the greater the value design-assist can offer in reducing risk.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Your ultimate guide to construction cost management, and how to improve it. Tracking costs and monitoring risk while keeping a job on budget can be one of the biggest hurdles to any building project. This can affect everything from the bidding process to change order management, your team’s efficiency, and ultimately, your bottom line.

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iField Smart

MARCH 8, 2023

How iFieldSmart Technologies connects teams, workflows, and information at various construction stages to eliminate risks, enhance efficiency and augment profits. Collaboration between project teams and other stakeholders poses challenges that include rework, delays, costs, and risks. Quote here : Technology Advancements.

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Jonas Construction

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Enter process management. Process management is important because it helps to improve overall operations. In this article, we have outlined the steps you can take to start mastering process management, and in turn, make sure that your projects run smoothly, on time, and within budget. Management and overall success criteria.

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UK Construction Blog

JANUARY 24, 2025

Mandatory insurance coverage includes general liability, employers’ liability (minimum 5 million), professional indemnity, and public liability insurance to protect against industry-specific risks. 40% Commercial 2.8% 35% Infrastructure 4.2%

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 14, 2012

Survey Schedule. Description: Sureties Liberty Mutual and Safeco step in to complete contracts held by EDGE Development at a community college and an airport. Risk management. Asset management. Specialty contractor innovation. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge.

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ENR Construction

JULY 26, 2012

Survey Schedule. Description: Good repair contracts are coming into the station, say officials. Risk management. Asset management. Specialty contractor innovation. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. Civil Engineering Schools. Current Costs. Material Trends. ENR Midwest.

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Procore

APRIL 24, 2024

Respondents cited the increasing complexity of projects, accelerated delivery schedules, and supply chain shortages that are the reality of our current market as reasons to invest in preconstruction. Those that invest in preconstruction have a competitive advantage.

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ENR Construction

JULY 29, 2012

Survey Schedule. TransCanada Looks to Asia After LNG Pipe Contract Win. Description: North America may be a little closer to quenching Asia’s thirst for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) after Royal Dutch Shell awarded a contract to TransCanada Corporation to design, build and operate a $4 billion pipeline in Northeastern British Columbia.

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ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Survey Schedule. Description: Construction groups like provisions affecting pavements, innovative project delivery, P3 model contracts, stormwater control, among others. Risk management. Asset management. Specialty contractor innovation. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge.

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Procore

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Similarly, just as a party host creates a list of party needs and shares it with attendees, a general contractor shares a list of payment requirements with specialty contractors. “It’s configured to our company’s needs and our specialty contractors can access that dashboard to easily see what's still outstanding.

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Field Wire

MARCH 5, 2024

Estimating project costs correctly and managing the budget accordingly are just as vital. Subcontractors getting awarded a contract spells financial disaster if the bid is too high to be competitive or too low to be profitable. However, trying to be a specialty contractor for everyone can backfire.

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UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

From hands-on trades to management roles, you’ll find countless ways to grow and advance. Whether you’re interested in carpentry, site management, surveying or project planning, there’s a pathway that matches your aspirations. Each route provides specific skills and qualifications aligned with different career goals.

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Buildern

MARCH 7, 2024

From coordinating timelines to managing budgets, every project manager knows the importance of having efficient tools at their disposal. Regardless of the sphere, the right construction project management software has become one of today’s construction industry’s most critical and non-negotiable assets.

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ENR Construction

JULY 31, 2012

Survey Schedule. Voids Design Contract After Ethics Review. million contract with a central Illinois architect to avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest; that decision will soon cost them more than a million dollars. Risk management. Asset management. Specialty contractor innovation.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 23, 2013

When trying someone new they may go with a “Low Risk” by prepaying for services on a “Deal” on a contractor lead generation service. Your best course of action could be to begin thinking and planning about how you can adjust the schedule to fit their project in place. Or are you a General Contractor or Specialty Trade Contractor?

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Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

FAR 36.203 requires preparation of an IGE when the anticipated total contract or modification is $100,000 or more. At the discretion of the contracting officer, an IGE may be required for actions less than $100,000. It is the basis for budgeting and reserving funds for the contract; 1.1.2.2. Previous Similar Contracts.

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CCR Magazine

JULY 13, 2023

Since then, the founder and his wife, company President, Sophia Amunategui, continue to revolutionize how the construction process gets managed. CDO Group was formed by a group of client-side development professionals to address the industry’s changing and often unpredictable development schedules. The key is to be in and out fast.

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DRB Development Solutions

DECEMBER 17, 2019

At the outset of a project, the contractor prepares a schedule of values from which his progress payments are measured. The strategy is for the contractor to “front end load” this payment schedule to off set the cash shortfall. The strategy is for the contractor to “front end load” this payment schedule to off set the cash shortfall.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 21, 2022

When a general contractor has a project to deliver, they will split it up into packages, such as drywall, plumbing, or mechanics, and invite subcontractors to bid on specific parts of the job defined by these specialties. . Timeline and schedules. Contract negotiation and formation. Proposed budget. Scope of work.

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Building Information Management

OCTOBER 26, 2012

The Institute initiated FEDCon®, now in its 20th year, to give private-sector architects, engineers, general and specialty contractors, and manufacturers insight into what they need to know to deliver services and products to the U.S. Exhibit Space #5. 4Clicks.com – Premier cost estimating and efficient project delivery software.

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