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News Briefs: July-August 2021

by Construction Executive | Jul 31, 2021
Business | News Briefs | Nuts + Bolts | Productivity

COVID-19 emergency standard excludes construction, ABC Greater Tennessee academy funding, electronic surety bonding guidelines and more.

Joint Ventures…What Did I Agree To?

by Jeffrey Cavignac | Jul 27, 2021
Business | Business Risk | Insurance | Risk | Risk Management

While joint ventures can be a good way to pursue a project, consider the risks.

Understanding the Eichleay Formula: Recovering Compensation From Project Delays

by Robert Mercado | Jul 27, 2021
Accounting | Business | Finance | Project Management

If a construction project is delayed by the actions of the project owner or another contractor, the delayed contractor has the right to request compensation for the impact of the delay. The most common calculation related to compensation recovery is the Eichleay formula.

How Drone Data Can Deliver Large-Scale Infrastructure Upgrades

by Jeff Schmidt | Jul 27, 2021
Data Analytics | Drones / UAV’s | Economy | Infrastructure | Markets | Technology

For large-scale projects like infrastructure overhauls, time and cost savings amount to massive benefits for the stakeholders involved.

Deloitte Report Shares the ‘Future of Construction’

by Construction Executive | Jul 27, 2021
Business | Economy

Deloitte has launched a report, “The Future of Construction: Key Trends Shaping Engineering and Construction,” which discusses advancements in a changing industry.

Understand and Reduce Operation Costs in Construction

by Sam Meenasian | Jul 26, 2021
Accounting | Business | Business Development | Finance | Project Management

A smart, strategic approach is required for any construction company to reduce operating costs.

Pandemic Magnifies Financial Risk in Construction: What Executives Can Do to Speed up Customer Payments

by Lori J. Drake | Jul 22, 2021
Accounting | Business | Finance | Project Management

Managing payments and the paperwork that goes with them is key to ensuring that construction businesses have the funds they need to grow and build their businesses.

Pandemic Appropriations for Education Create Construction Opportunities

by Nat Peniston | Jul 20, 2021
Business | Education | Finance | Workforce

COVID-19 had an enormous impact on America’s education system. Recognizing the need for students to safely resume in-person learning, Congress allocated substantial funding to help schools rebuild and recover.
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