Preparing a Construction Business to Survive a Disaster
In the event of a disaster, every organization should have an effective business continuity plan that identifies risks, conducts an analysis of the impact on the
Cloud-Based Financial Software Puts Project Managers in Control of the Bottom Line
Understanding exactly where the project stands against the budget saves time and effort and establishes reasonable financial guard rails to maintain a healthy portfolio
Construction Technology and Software Rundown: Week of Aug. 7, 2017
Don’t miss the video on hyper-positioning software and sensor-based platforms that transform vehicles into autonomous vehicles on the jobsite. New software includes
Construction Systems Not Talking? Get Them on the Same Page
Taking systems from unlinked to connected provides near real-time information for companies. It is worth the upfront time and effort as information availability
Contractors Can Survive a Disaster With a Business Continuity Plan
A frequently overlooked area of disaster preparedness is the development and implementation of a business continuity plan. With just a small investment of time,
Benefits Matter: Construction Workers Want More Than Medical: How benefits can help create happy, productive and less worried workers
Learn three ways how small businesses are expanding their benefit programs beyond medical in order to attract, retain and take better care of the people who make
Streamline Contractor Claim Investigations With Expedited Dispute Resolution Bonds
Expedited dispute resolution bonds are a type of surety bond that provides protection to the obligee if the contractor defaults. An EDR bond combines the coverage
The Value of Surety in Assisting Contractors That Manage Aging Infrastructure Projects
Winning a P3 infrastructure bid requires awareness of the financial and political environment from contract to completion. Risk allocation among multiple stakeholders
ABC Members Invest $200,000 in Military Families
Folds of Honor already has awarded nearly 13,000 scholarships at $5,000 each, and it is poised to change the lives of another 40 military families thanks to Associated
What hobby or pastime inspires you most when you are not at work?
"One thing stands out as my favorite and most inspiring pastime: I love to build, renovate and improve."
Overcoming America’s Infrastructure Problems with Public Private Partnerships
While P3s fill the financial void for funding much needed infrastructure projects, they can cause problems for those unfamiliar with their structure, reasoning and
The Narrowing of Additional Insured Coverage and Its Impact on P3 Projects
A narrowing of risk transfer that can be achieved through standard form additional insured endorsements and recent court court decisions limiting the reach of additional
Service Relationship Management Keeps the Connected Jobsite Running
The construction industry has become increasingly reliant upon connected data through the industrial internet of things (IIoT).
2017 Executive Insights: Construction Accounting
Nine industry experts offer insights on cybersecurity and financial fraud in the construction industry.
Technology is in Your Lap and Pockets
Much like how Apple’s iPhone revolutionized mobile computing, check out how On Center is paving the way for construction takeoff, estimating, and project tracking
Petition Calls for Mandatory Drug Testing of NYC Construction Workers
The Associated Builders and Contractors Empire State Chapter has petitioned the New York City Council to implement mandatory drug and alcohol testing for all city
Report Examines Construction Industry Wage Gap
A recent report from Abodo found construction and extraction was one of only two of the nation’s five fastest-growing occupations in which women earn as much as
DOL to Reward Employers for Hiring Veterans
As directed by the HIRE Vets Act President Trump recently signed, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is establishing a program to reward employers who hire veterans
Apprenticeship and CTE Policies Begin to Take Shape
President Donald Trump signed an executive order that will allow industries to build innovative workforce development systems that address glaring skills gaps.
Open Competition Bills Enacted in Florida And Missouri
Missouri and Florida became the 23rd and 24th states to take action to ensure fair and open competition in government procurement of construction services.
Construction Technology and Software Rundown: Week of July 24, 2017
Here’s the rundown on an app for precast modeling, a telematics app, hi-res imagery camera, fiber cement support platform and hi-speed rugged tablet. There is