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Mixing New With Tried-and-True for Construction Efficiency

by Raymond Horner | Aug 31, 2021
Business | Equipment | Productivity | Tools

In construction, combining new technologies with advanced yet already trusted materials, systems and accessories accelerates jobsite installation and productivity.

Live Field Data Can Reduce Worker Safety Costs in Construction

by Mike Merrill | Aug 31, 2021
Business Development | Careers | Workforce

Accidents happen, but they aren’t inevitable. Live field data can help construction companies decrease and outright eliminate safety failures to protect a company’s most valuable asset—its workers.

Understanding the Covenant Against Contingent Fees

by Hal Perloff | Aug 31, 2021
Business | Business Development

There's an entire industry promising to help contractors tap into the more than $600 billion federal marketplace. Engaging services from one of these firms is allowed with restrictions, including the Covenant Against Contingent Fees.

Current Challenges Facing Commercial Construction Projects

by Kevin J. Riexinger | Aug 24, 2021
Business | Business Risk | Commercial | Markets | Project Delivery | Risk | Risk Management | Safety

Shortages of computer chips, delivery drivers and petrochemical products are causing major delays and increasing costs on construction projects.

Poor Collaboration Among Trade Partners Has Consequences

by Cameron Page | Aug 24, 2021
Business | Business Development | Culture | Organization Culture | Project Delivery | Project Management

Effective change order communication prevents costly delays and improves working relationships.

Construction Business Owners May Be Able to Multiply Retirement Savings

by Scott A. Poulin | Aug 24, 2021
Accounting | Business | Finance

Cash balance pension plans represent a powerful tool for maximizing tax-advantaged retirement savings.

Pandemic-Related Construction Materials Pricing Poses Challenges in Construction Lawsuits

by Nick Stewart | Aug 24, 2021
Business | Dispute Resolution | Economy | Legal and Regulatory

It's important to keep an eye on how the global pandemic has impacted construction materials when addressing cost of repair estimates in construction litigation.

How Collaborative Software Can Reshape Construction Operations

by Michel Richer | Aug 24, 2021
Productivity | Technology

Improving data transparency and information flow helps teams make data-driven decisions. Collaborative software is the key, so first find out who else is using the software and how they’re using it.
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