The Construction Users Roundtable

10/03/2024

🌟 Join us for an exciting opportunity to explore CURT award-winning projects and innovative safety programs! This Summit is open to everyone, and we can’t wait to celebrate excellence in our industry.

🗓️ Save the dates: ✨ Awards of Excellence Celebration: Nov. 12 ✨ Summit: Nov. 13

Don't miss out on this chance to network, learn, and be inspired. Register now to secure your spot!

Register here: https://ow.ly/OOm050TChK3

Join us to learn about CURT award-winning projects and safety programs! This Summit is Open to EVERYONE. Fee includes Awards of Excellence Celebration on Nov. 12 & Summit on Nov. 13. Non-Member Price: $775 CURT Member Price: $599

09/04/2023

Happy Labor Day!

07/28/2023

"The versatility and efficiency of knuckle boom cranes make them a valuable addition to any construction site. Their unique design and superior control mechanisms offer a level of productivity that few other machines can match. As the construction industry continues to evolve, the importance of these adaptable and efficient machines cannot be overstated."

https://constructionreviewonline.com/machinery-equipment/the-versatility-and-efficiency-of-knuckle-boom-cranes-in-construction/

Knuckle boom cranes, widely known for their versatility and efficiency, are an indispensable part of the construction industry

07/28/2023

Be careful out there. Fraudsters appear to be turning to generative AI to assist them in crafting well-written email messages at scale — without the poor spelling and grammar that has historically been associated with scams.

In the first quarter of 2023, threats in corporate inboxes hit new highs with a quarter of all reported emails classified as malicious or untrustworthy, Fortra said in a recent report. Nearly all of these threats (99%) were classified as impersonation attacks.

https://www.constructiondive.com/news/ai-linked-new-crop-of-business-email-scams/654181/

Firms can no longer count on bad spelling and grammar to red-flag problem emails: Fraudsters are using AI to craft well-written email messages at scale.

07/27/2023

Effectively managing buildings and facilities is crucial to ensure operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness. One approach that has gained significant traction in recent years is automated building and facilities management.

Organizations can streamline operations, optimize energy usage, and enhance productivity by leveraging advanced technology and intelligent systems. This quick guide offers practical insights and strategies for success in understanding and implementing automated building and facilities management.

https://constructionreviewonline.com/management/a-quick-guide-to-automated-building-and-facilities-management/

This quick guide offers practical insights and strategies for success in understanding and implementing automated building and facilities management.

07/21/2023

"Technology has caused dramatic transformation in the civil construction industry over the past few decades, taking us from paper to PDFs, from simple plastic models to intelligent 3D digital models, and from orange field books to cloud-based construction administration solutions with sophisticated capabilities."

This article outlines the 4 eras of digital transformation thus far within the construction industry.

https://www.enr.com/articles/56650-the-road-to-digital-project-delivery-four-eras-of-transformation-in-civil-construction

Digital transformation has touched every aspect of the industry, from planning and design to construction, inspection and maintenance.

07/21/2023

"Community engagement should be more than a box to tick; proactive, inclusive and collaborative engagement can deliver not only better value for the developer but more diverse and sustainable place-making for all."

https://www.pbctoday.co.uk/news/planning-construction-news/value-community-engagement/128958/

Proactive, inclusive and collaborative community engagement delivers better value, more diverse and sustainable place-making for all

07/20/2023

Texas is a hotspot for construction and infrastructure, but there are new laws that may impact your operations in the state. Here are 5 new laws impacting construction in Texas that you need to know about.

https://www.constructiondive.com/news/5-new-texas-laws-impact-construction/653296/

These bills from the latest legislative session nix water breaks for workers, allow third-party permitting and fund water infrastructure.

07/20/2023

Labor shortages, a manufacturing boom and infrastructure work are keeping the industry from returning to pre-pandemic price levels. This construction expert predicts flat material prices for the second half of the year.

https://www.constructiondive.com/news/construction-consultant-material-prices-linesight/652870/

Labor shortages, a manufacturing boom and infrastructure work are keeping the industry from returning to pre-pandemic price levels.

07/19/2023

This article may be focused on heightened crime in the UK, but we all still need to remain vigilant on our project sites here in the US to mitigate any operational downtime. Especially those that could have been defended against with a little proactiveness. A lot of great information here to check out.

https://www.pbctoday.co.uk/news/planning-construction-news/what-you-need-know-when-comes-safeguarding-construction-equipment/129369/

As tool theft continues to rise in the UK, Premier Guarantee outlines the precautions you should take when safeguarding construction equipment

07/19/2023

Women in engineering day may have passed but it's still worth showcasing women leaders in our industry. Check out this story.

https://www.pbctoday.co.uk/news/hr-skills-news/women-in-engineering-sheri-irons-discusses-her-career/128683/

To celebrate women in engineering day 2023, Sheri Irons, owner of INDSS, explores her career in the engineering industry

07/18/2023

There's still time to register for this Thursday's CURT Connect on Lean Project Delivery. In this segment, we will take a deep dive into Master Planning of Validation - Planning Your Collaborative Design Sessions. It's completely free and the knowledge you'll gain is priceless!

Register here: https://www.curtevents.com/event-details/lean-project-delivery-connect-18

Connects are free to CURT Members & Non-Members. We gather topics related to the subject, vote on which entries are most popular with the attendees, then discuss them in breakout sessions. It's a great way to connect and get immediate answers to what’s top of mind!