Tue.Sep 19, 2023

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Major construction in Vegas ahead of Formula 1 race

Construction Dive

The city will see $8 billion worth of projects this year, including some for the Grand Prix in November.

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Transforming shopping malls into 21st century neighborhoods

BD+C

Transforming shopping malls into 21st century neighborhoods 0 qpurcell Tue, 09/19/2023 - 10:38 Adaptive Reuse As we reimagine the antiquated shopping mall, Marc Asnis, AICP, Associate, Perkins&Will, details four first steps to consider. Marc Asnis, AICP MFPRO+ Blog University Buildings Healthcare Facilities Mixed-Use Apartments Retail Centers Shopping Centers Designers Architects Adaptive Reuse Exterior Restoration Interior Architecture Sustainability Sustainable Development The death of the 20t

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Atlanta construction exec deals with supply chain snarls

Construction Dive

DPR Construction’s Kali Bonnell sees positive indicators for the industry, including a strong pipeline of projects.

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A Guide to Contractor Management and Prequalification

Safety Services Company

Every hiring client seeks suppliers that meet and exceed expectations regarding safety , work ethics, and project management. As suppliers, contractors are expected to demonstrate their training and expertise by adhering to prequalifications requirements. Contractor prequalifications are third-party audits and certifications that serve as proof of skill, dedication to maintaining safe working conditions, and adherence to regulations like OSHA.

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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

The Verdantix Green Quadrant: EHS Software 2023 is an independent third-party analysis of 23 EHS software vendors (including Intelex) that provides an in-depth look at the technical capabilities, application breadth, innovation focus, and momentum of key environmental, health, and safety management software market players. The guide is essential reading for EHS software benchmarking, especially for understanding unique vendor strengths and capabilities.

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Returns for apartments continue to fall

Construction Dive

A real estate industry report ranks the areas of the country with the most and least returns for multifamily investors.

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Amtrak Details Ambitious Plans to Triple Capital Spending in Next Two Years

ENR Construction

Major programs include $1B Sawtooth Bridges Replacement in New Jersey, needed to support the overall Gateway mega-program to add new rail tunnels under the Hudson River.

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Electrical contractors leverage technology to improve project efficiency

Fieldwire

Electrical contractors face many challenges when working on project and field management. From turning cost estimates into a schedule of values (SOV), planning and forecasting of labor and aligning with the contract schedule, to maintaining detailed recordkeeping for field teams—it’s a process that can be labor-intensive, time-consuming and frustrating.

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Work Starts on $2B West Virginia Hydrogen Plant to Power Data Megasite

ENR Construction

Mountaineer GigaSystem would produce blue hydrogen from natural gas and store CO2 emissions underground on state-owned property, with its first phase to open in 2028.

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Producer Price Index for Construction Materials, Services Rises 1.1%

Construction Superintendent Magazine

The price of materials and services used in nonresidential construction increased 1.1% from July to August, driven by an extreme jump in diesel fuel costs, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials noted that most other commodity prices were subdued but said their newly released survey showed contractors continue to experience widespread problems finding qualified workers and the costs associated with those shortages.

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Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP

As the use of Enterprise Resource Planning systems in the construction industry is critical to optimizing operations, it's critical that decision makers conduct a thorough software evaluation to find the one that best aligns to their needs.

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US Infrastructure Investment Can Be Modernized With Digital Twins

ENR Construction

As money from the Bipartisian Infrastructure Act makes its way to states and municipalities, digital twins can be a powerful tool to make infrastructure investment more efficient.

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Did You Hear the News? The 45L Tax Credit is Back.

BD+C

Did You Hear the News? The 45L Tax Credit is Back. 1 kcichowicz Tue, 09/19/2023 - 12:48 The 45L tax credit awards builders and developers using energy-saving building materials. With OX products, unlock financial rewards while championing sustainability.

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McCarthy Chosen for LFP Battery Plant in St. Louis

ENR Construction

The 140,000-sq-ft battery materials plant is expected to produce 30,000 metric tons for use in batteries that can store energy needed to run electric vehicles, charging stations or on the electric grid.

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28 Different Components Or Parts Of Stairs

CivilJungle

There are different parts of stairs having their own function. In this article, we have discussed each part of a staircase and its details.

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The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide

Choosing the right procurement software is a crucial step in ensuring third-party risk management, process governance, and bidding efficiency. With so many procurement solutions to choose from, it can be overwhelming without a frame of reference and a solid starting point. This free buyer’s guide will cover: Benefits of Procurement Software –– Why do you need it?

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Tampa Bay Rays Announce Plans for a $1.3B Ballpark in St. Petersburg

ENR Construction

Plans call for 8 million sq ft of development totaling more than $6.5 billion for St. Petersburg's Historic Gas Plant District neighborhood.

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New in Autodesk Construction Cloud: 35+ Product Releases You Should Know in September

Autodesk Construction Cloud

At Autodesk, our goal is to help your teams work faster and smarter all year long. This month, we have more than 35 product releases across Autodesk Construction Cloud platform and products, including Autodesk Build, Autodesk BIM Collaborate, Autodesk Takeoff, ProEst, BuildingConnected, Assemble, and BIM 360. Click below to get the key info you need to know: Autodesk Construction Cloud Platform Autodesk Build Autodesk BIM Collaborate Autodesk Takeoff ProEst BuildingConnected Assemble BIM 360 Aut

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Construction Economics for September 25, 2023

ENR Construction

ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.

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New Autodesk Build Releases You Should Know in September

Autodesk Construction Cloud

This month, we’re excited to release feature additions and enhancements to Autodesk Build across document management, project management, and cost management. Check out the latest updates for Autodesk Build below: Admin Locations | Import Locations from Revit Notification | Advanced Settings Cost Management Releases *Cost Management | Cash Flow Distributions Enhancements *Cost Management | Automated Retention Cap Adjustment *=features in both Autodesk Build & BIM 360 Data & Intelligence

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Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business

Anything that is built on a poor foundation will soon crumble from the ground up. This is literally the case in the construction stage of projects and it applies just the same during the pre-construction stage. This free eBook is your ultimate guide to scaling your business with customizable software as early as during the bidding stage.

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Tampa Bay Rays Announce New $1.3B Ballpark

ENR Construction

Plans call for 8 million sq ft of development totaling more than $6.5 billion for St. Petersburg's Historic Gas Plant District neighborhood.

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Centralize, Organize and Streamline Project Communications with the Correspondence Tool

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Imagine you're working on a large construction project with a couple stakeholders who share your technology solution and others who don’t. The willingness across the project team to work together is better than ever, but there's one big issue: communication is all over the place. It’s unclear where final decisions should be stored, and its not always the case that decisions fit neatly into other workflows like RFIs or Forms.

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NY-NJ Industry Leaders See Reward, Risk in Transformational Infrastructure

ENR Construction

Energy and resilience megaprojects starting and planned in New York and New Jersey pose big logistical challenges but will generate major economic and quality of life benefits, said public and private sector industry experts at recent ENR forum in New York City.

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Construction’s New 80/20 Rule: The Simple but Powerful Impact of Early Information and Frequent Communication? 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

“I would love to redo that task!” … said no one ever.  Having to do things again because they weren't done right the first time can be a frustrating experience for anyone. But in construction, rework isn't just a hassle—it's a very expensive problem. Industry data shows that rework costs firms in the United States over $177 billion annually , and it can represent up to 20% of total project costs.

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The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting

Supply chain challenges and rising material costs are forcing specialty contractors to pay more for what they need to complete each job. Following a simple set of principles, this easy-to-follow guide can help you manage job costs, ease the pains of accounting, and run a more profitable businesses. If you are a Specialty Contractor or Self-performing GC, you do not want to miss out on this essential guide!

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Leaders See Rewards, Risks in Transformational Infrastructure

ENR Construction

Energy and resilience megaprojects starting and planned in New York and New Jersey pose big logistical challenges but will generate major economic and quality of life benefits, said public and private sector industry experts at recent ENR forum in New York City.

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Construction Productivity is a Process Problem, Not People: Here’s How Autonomy Helps

Autodesk Construction Cloud

In 2017, McKinsey & Company released a 10-year analysis from 2005 to 2015 that found that construction-labor productivity in the United States hadn’t kept pace with other industries. Since then, the construction industry has grappled with a poor reputation regarding productivity. But the way we see it, construction's "unproductive" notoriety is misleading.

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Officials See Rewards, Risks in Transformational Infrastructure

ENR Construction

Energy and resilience megaprojects starting and planned in New York and New Jersey pose big logistical challenges but will generate major economic and quality of life benefits, said public and private sector industry experts at recent ENR forum in New York City.

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JRC Mechanical LLC Named ENR MidAtlantic Specialty Contractor of the Year

ENR Construction

Written by the staff of ENR MidAtlantic Construction, this blog offers insights, analysis and opinionated takes on the latest news, trends and projects.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

Research reveals 96% of respondents are very or fairly optimistic about their organization’s growth prospects for the next year. The InEight Global Capital Projects Outlook also finds over half see digital technology as the greatest growth opportunity. But these are only some of the findings. Don't be kept in the dark when it comes to the future. Read the report today!

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DOE Offers $400M to Support State Energy Codes for Commercial Buildings

ENR Construction

The funding is part of DOE's efforts to reduce buildings-sector energy use and costs, as well as greenhouse gas emissions.