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5 new robots contractors should know

Construction Dive

From a humanoid bot that tosses bags to a bricklaying truck, these emerging machines may lighten your workload.

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Digital Builder Ep 66: Solving Construction's Capacity Problem

Autodesk Construction Cloud

For this episode we’re doing something a little different by re-releasing a conversation we recorded last year at Autodesk University. I am currently in the final stages of planning all the exciting new episodes we’re filming at Autodesk University 2023 in Las Vegas and as part of that prep work, I went back and re-listened to our conversation with Autodesk’s President and CEO Andrew Anagnost.

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Billions in deferred maintenance projects coming to US facilities

Construction Dive

A nationwide push to address delayed upkeep on public buildings and infrastructure will create myriad opportunities for contractors, according to a consultant.

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Bentley Sees Potential of AI, Gets Deeper in Subsurface Mapping

ENR Construction

Engineering technology provider Bentley Systems promises that customers’ data will always be theirs, regardless of the ongoing industry-wide migration to the cloud and the rise of AI.

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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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Is Phoenix’s construction market hot? Depends on who you ask.

Construction Dive

With few natural disaster risks, a stable climate and business-friendly practices, the Arizona metropolis has experienced a burst in industrial building.

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Granite lands $45M Utah highway widening

Construction Dive

The California contractor is once again flexing its roadbuilding might with a reconstruction and expansion of State Route 108 near Salt Lake City.

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Gateway Shortlists Five Teams for NJ Side of Hudson Rail Tunnel

ENR Construction

Gateway Development Commission expects to award a contract worth more than $1 billion to one of the joint ventures next year.

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Construction Employment Rises by 11,000 Jobs in September, Labor Conditions Remain Tight

Construction Superintendent Magazine

The construction industry added 11,000 jobs in September as unemployment rates for the sector remained at historically low levels, prompting contractors to raise pay faster than for other jobs, according to an analysis of new government data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials noted that the number of people working on nonresidential construction projects declined for the month as firms struggle to find enough workers to hire amid tight labor conditio

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Unpunished Racist Taunts: A Pennsylvania Harassment Case With No True 'Winner'

ENR Construction

The taunts started in the first days of Andre Pryce’s new job, camouflaged as joking. During the next nine months, he said coworkers filled his ears with racist insults.

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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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Safety in Construction: Latest University of Melbourne Report Finds Majority Believe Tech Makes a Positive Difference.

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Technology has the potential to support many of the challenges around quality and safety that affect the construction industry today. We are excited to announce the release of our latest report, created in partnership with The University of Melbourne, “The role of Technology in Supporting Construction Quality & Safety – September 2023”. The reportlooks at current trends in the role of technology in support of construction quality and safety in Australia and Singapore and includes a survey of

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Roadmap Guides Graphisoft Updates, Deepens User Input

ENR Construction

Graphisoft continued its strategy of driving software development and product releases through its public roadmap with the launch of several new versions of its popular BIM software, including Archicad, earlier this month.

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Gateway Shortlists Five Teams for New Jersey Side of Hudson Rail Tunnel

ENR Construction

Gateway Development Commission expects to award a contract worth more than $1 billion to one of the joint ventures next year.

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Boeing Picks PARIC-Barton Malow JV for St. Louis Expansion

ENR Construction

Boeing is planning a $1.8-billion advanced aerospace manufacturing facility at St. Louis Lambert International Airport.

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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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Construction Economics for October 30, 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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Pulse for the Week of October 30, 2023

ENR Construction

Project news from Dodge Data & Analytics.

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