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Contractors are using data analytics to rapidly respond to economic uncertainty in construction, said panelists in a May 20 webinar. Early in the Covid-19 crisis, contractors were already using cloud-based analytics platforms to game-plan scenarios related to the federal Paycheck Protection Program, said Bruce Orr, Founder of Atlanta-based ProNovos. “For every one question such as ‘How much did we pay…
Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) today announced powerful new integration capabilities for Autodesk Construction Cloud with the release of a new integration platform Autodesk Construction Cloud Connect and an expansion of its partner ecosystem. Autodesk added several new APIs enabling custom connections for BIM 360® and PlanGrid®, and 15 new native integrations, bringing the total number of direct integrations in the Autodesk Construction…
As return-to-work programs kick off across the United States, Black & Veatch announces the launch of COVOPERATE, an innovative new workforce management application powered by Field2Base that can help employers navigate the complex challenge of safely and productively restoring operations impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Part of a comprehensive safety suite augmented by on-site, physical…
Construction Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROAD) (the “Company”), a vertically integrated civil infrastructure company specializing in the construction and maintenance of roadways across five southeastern states, today announced that it will participate in the Baird 2020 Global Consumer, Technology & Services Conference, to be held on June 2 and 3, 2020. Charles E. Owens, the Company’s President and Chief Executive…
With a projected growth rate of 12% — much higher than the national average of 5% — the opportunities available in roofing are increasing, as are the training needs. Working jointly to establish a workforce development solution for the roofing industry, NCCER and the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) have partnered to create a career…
Septima P. Clark Expressway (US 17) is a critical transportation corridor across the Charleston peninsula that experiences chronic flooding during heavy rainfall events. The City of Charleston enlisted Davis & Floyd to recommend and design improvements for flood resiliency, highway accessibility, traffic efficiency, and vehicular/pedestrian safety. Davis & Floyd provided the following solutions to the…
Our industry has been disrupted. The extent of the impact of COVID-19 will not be known for some time, but one thing is certain; the construction business will not be as usual. Finding the elusive strategic balance for leading your company and structuring for success is essential. As leaders we must adapt and adjust. The…
Economic development professional Jerry Howard has been named President of Greenville (S.C.)-based InSite Consulting, a leading provider of comprehensive site assessment/site selection and economic development services to clients around the world. This significant addition to InSite’s leadership team was announced this week by company founders and owners, Tonya Crist and Rob Cornwell. “Bringing Jerry on…
As the construction industry reopens in California and across the United States, BuildCenter, a software spinoff from COBE Construction, Inc., is offering a free health screening tool and attendance log. The app helps all construction companies meet critical mandates set by many county health agencies. The mandates aim at getting the construction industry moving again while…
Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) today announced the early release of the BIM 360 Assets module within Autodesk Construction Cloud. The BIM 360 Assets module enables construction teams to track and manage project assets through the entire building lifecycle – from design through handover – from one centralized location. The new module also gives construction teams increased access…
