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How the Opioid Crisis Impacts the Construction Industry

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How the Opioid Crisis Impacts the Construction Industry ccapoccia Mon, 01/15/2024 - 16:50 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports the number of overdose deaths in the U.S. has more than doubled in the past five years. Over 105,000 Americans died from all overdoses in calendar year 2022, and approximately 70% of all overdose deaths in the U.S. are attributed to opioids.

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Agile Facilities Management – Deferred Maintenance – Public Sector – Federal, State, County, Local

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Agile facilities management is required in order to address growing deferred maintenance across all public sectors. The constant cry that more dollars would solve the major deferred maintenance issues facing all public sector department and agencies is false. In reality the efficacy of spending precious dollars on facilities repair and maintenance is often overlooked, and the process of sustaining physical infrastructure has little true oversight.

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Growing Your Construction Business Through Streamlined Financial Operations

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Promote to rotator No Rotator Image Status of webinar Upcoming explore ways to streamline your construction company’s financial operations. Thu, 02/22/2024 - 12:00 1:00 p.m. Central Construction business finances are complex, with multiple budgets for different job sites, lots of employees who need corporate cards, and complex systems to calculate cash flow.

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5 Innovations Revolutionizing Road Construction 

Construction Today

The field of road construction is on the cusp of a revolution, driven by a surge in innovative technologies and materials. As our societies grapple with challenges like climate change, urbanization, and the need for sustainable infrastructure, these advancements offer promising solutions. From eco-friendly pavements to smart technology integration, the future of road construction is aligning with… Source The post 5 Innovations Revolutionizing Road Construction appeared first on Const

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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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Court Rules Energy Firm Enel Must Deconstruct 150MW Oklahoma Wind Farm

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The Osage Nation wants the complete removal of the wind farm, power lines and infrastructure, which could cost the energy company upwards of $300 million.

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Transportation Experts Air Design-Build, Climate Change Challenges

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The project delivery approach is not always the optimum one, said speakers at the Transportation Research Board forum, which focuses on sector improvement and recently concluded in Washington, D.C.

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Life of an Architect Podcast Ep. 142: When I Grow Up

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Life of an Architect Podcast Ep. 142: When I Grow Up Life of an Architect Podcast dbarista Mon, 01/15/2024 - 12:40 Astronaut, fireman, ballerina, pilot, builder, dump truck driver – these are all things that children consider as a profession, even before they know the word “profession.” For a lot of architects (but not all), they decide they want to be an architect pretty early in their childhood development.

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Canada Can Finish Disputed Oil Line Project, Regulator Says

ENR Construction

Trans Mountain pipeline expansion in Alberta and British Columba, set to to triple Canada's shipping capacity, wins variance on second try with conditions.

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Sandherr Named ENR MidAtlantic Legacy Award Winner

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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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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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Charlotte Hornets Pick Turner/Everett JV for $250M Arena Overhaul

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Work on the arena, which originally opened in 2005, is scheduled for the next two off seasons, starting in May.

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New Stopgap Spending Bill Gains Momentum in Congress

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With deadlines approaching, the draft bill would avert a federal government shutdown.

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Design-Build, Climate Change Challenges Aired at Transportation Conference

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Panelists discussed risks and rewards that come with technology, design-build.

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VIEWPOINT: Navigating Boston’s Proposed BPDA Life Sciences Changes

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News and opinions about design and construction in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.

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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?