Tag: Construction
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The seven ways AI can impact construction
Image: Kira4kacom | Dreamstime.com The report examines how AI can help reduce errors across the construction lifecycle, from project inception and design to practical completion and handover. The report also looks at where AI could introduce new risks in construction and how the industry should adapt and develop to manage these. Here are the seven…
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Construction software and project management platforms: what’s the difference?
Image courtesy of CMiC Can you tell construction management and project management software apart? And why does knowing the difference matter? CMiC explains. Software buyers in construction often fall into the trap of evaluating tools through a single lens – what’s visible on the surface. Menus, dashboards and scheduling features may look similar across platforms,…
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6 Tips to Build a Culture of Safety in Construction
In construction, safety isn’t something you check off a list during orientation. It’s a constant, evolving part of the job — no matter how long you’ve been in the industry or what role you play. Whether someone’s just getting started or has been on sites for decades, there’s always more to learn and reinforce. From…
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Canadian toll firm hires US construction exec as CEO
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Jose Espinosa is taking the reins as president and CEO of toll highway company 407 ETR, according to a news release from the Woodbridge, Ontario-based firm. He brings to the role more than 25 years of international…
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US hotel room construction hits 20-quarter low
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: The volume of U.S. hotel rooms under construction decreased year over year for a sixth consecutive month in June, according to new CoStar data. As of last month, there were 138,922 U.S. hotel rooms under…
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Immigration reforms: what’s next for construction employers?
As major changes to the immigration system come into effect, here’s what industry employers need to know. Some of these roles are relevant to construction, such as welding trades, metalworking production, and construction and building trades. However, only certain specific jobs within these categories, such as builders and fence erectors, can be sponsored. View the…
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Ball Janik Adds Jon Lemole to FL Construction Litigation Team
Ball Janik LLP proudly announces that construction defect litigation attorney Jon E. Lemole has joined the firm as a special counsel in its Sarasota office. With more than three decades of experience in complex litigation representing business owners and individuals, Lemole’s addition marks the further expansion of Ball Janik’s construction defect litigation capabilities. Lemole brings a…
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The 3 essential elements that keep construction firms standing strong
In an industry where approximately 40% of construction companies fail within their first three years, understanding the fundamental elements of business success has never been more crucial. In order to build for your company to build its foundation for success, there are three pillars every contractor needs. 1. The Power of Vision in Construction Leadership…
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Interest rate fog stalls construction momentum
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. In the first half of the year, one word continued to appear in headlines surrounding broad economic and political change: “uncertainty.” Construction Dive’s Uncertainty Series delves into how this lack of clarity is affecting contractors and what…
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How to grow a construction business: 6 proven strategies for success
Succeeding in the construction industry takes hard work. Construction business owners often need to overcome obstacles such as over-budget projects, difficult client demands and cash flow issues. The companies that survive aren’t just lucky. They’re strategic about how to grow their construction businesses and their banking choices. In this article, we’ll cover 6 ways you…