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AECOO Engagement, Alignment, and Sharing of Objective, Current, Veriable Information = Efficient Construction Delivery Strategy

Job Order Contracting

AECOO Engagement, Alignment, and Sharing of Objective, Current, Veriable Information are fundamental requirements for the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects. AECOO Engagement, Alignment, and Sharing of Objective, Current, Veriable Information are fundamental to efficient project delivery. [contact-form] The post AECOO Engagement, Alignment, and Sharing of Objective, Current, Veriable Information = Efficient Construction Delivery Strategy appear

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NY announces first-in-the-nation state concrete mandate

Construction Dive

Set for January 2025, the state’s Buy Clean Concrete rules establishing greenhouse gas emission limits will cover all agency projects.

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3 affordable housing projects that serve as social catalysts

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3 affordable housing projects that serve as social catalysts 0 qpurcell Mon, 09/25/2023 - 12:49 Affordable Housing Trish Donnally, Associate Principal, Perkins Eastman, shares insights from three transformative affordable housing projects. Trish Donnally MFPRO+ Blog Higher Education University Buildings Multifamily Housing Affordable Housing Senior Living Design Student Housing Designers Architects Projects Sustainable Development To say the United States is facing an affordable housing crisis i

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Lactation pods keep nursing moms on the jobsite

Construction Dive

The spaces give women privacy for pumping breast milk, an action that is covered by the federal PUMP Act that went into effect late last year.

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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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What’s New on LB Geniebelt? | September 2023

Lets Build

Here is your summer wrap-up of LB Geniebelt updates! On the agenda: a clearer interface, some cross-project enhancements, a quality link with LB Aproplan, and much more. An improved application with a brand-new design! ? We’ve refactored the design of our LB Geniebelt application to make it more efficient, adaptable, and user-friendly. This means faster loading times, improved navigation, and a platform that truly grows with you.

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What’s New on LB Geniebelt? | September 2023

Lets Build

Here is your summer wrap-up of LB Geniebelt updates! On the agenda: a clearer interface, some cross-project enhancements, a quality link with LB Aproplan, and much more. An improved application with a brand-new design! ? We’ve refactored the design of our LB Geniebelt application to make it more efficient, adaptable, and user-friendly. This means faster loading times, improved navigation, and a platform that truly grows with you.

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BIM + PIM: Combining 2 strategies for enhanced construction management

Construction Dive

By eradicating communication gridlocks, isolated data and tedious document tasks, firms gain valuable time that they can spend on delivering quality projects.

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Reframing and repurposing daylight through adaptive reuse

Construction Specifier

Photos courtesy Solatube International. By Neall Digert, Ph.D “Adaptive reuse,” alternatively known as building reuse, is a remarkable approach that injects vitality and purpose into vacant structures, which is different from the design they were intended for. By preserving and repurposing these structures, adaptive reuse projects contribute to preserving local culture, fostering a sense of continuity and forming a connection to the past for future generations.

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Amazon earmarks $3.5B for Ohio data centers

Construction Dive

The investment marks the initial part of the tech giant’s $7.8 billion commitment to expand data centers in the state.

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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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Firm Grows by Focusing On Craft, Logistics

ENR Construction

Baker Concrete varies its approach to fit the context, whether it is building in a remote desert or a bustling city.

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Mycon names senior VP for Texas, Arizona

Construction Dive

Rick Dubec will helm the distribution center sector for the Dallas-based firm, which counts 25 Walmart projects in its portfolio.

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Pros and Cons of Opting for a White Brick House Exterior

CivilJungle

Introduction of White Brick House Numberless customers like the appearance of bricklayers, but they dislike the paint. A red brick house is a charming appearance but isn’t for everybody.

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Breaking the Silence: Encouraging a Dialogue on Suicide Risks in Construction

ENR Construction

Almost 30 years ago when I started my career in the construction industry, mental health was rarely talked about.

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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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What Is Egress Window?

CivilJungle

Introduction of Egress Window There are many types of windows but egress windows are a standard feature in any construction nowadays. Although both basement and attic conversions are different, one thing is common to both.

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US DOT Awards $1.4B in Grants to Rail Infrastructure Projects

ENR Construction

FRA receives $6B in grant applications, four times the funds available.

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Complete Guide to Garage Floor Resurfacing: Materials, Steps, and Cost

CivilJungle

Introduction of Garage Floor Resurfacing Every review product is free to choose, though we may repay or receive a partner work if you buy reality through our joins.

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ENR Midwest Announces Top Young Pros for 2023

ENR Construction

This year’s Top Young Pros will each be profiled in detail in the January 2024 edition of ENR Midwest.

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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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New Funding Boosts Projects In Glacier National Park

ENR Construction

Crews push to finish multiyear work on 13 bridges and restore the historic Going-to-the-Sun Road.

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Mountain States People: October 2023

ENR Construction

Updates about construction professionals in the Mountain States region.

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Army Corps Begins Taking Applications for New Dam Loan Program

ENR Construction

New $7.5 billion loan program will partially fund non-federal dams in need of repairs.

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ENR New England Honors 2023 Award of Merit Sustainability Winner

ENR Construction

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

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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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ENR New England Announces Excellence in Safety Award Winner for 2023

ENR Construction

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

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Downtown Hotel Design Inspired by Walk in Woods

ENR Construction

Denver’s Populus project incorporates negative emissions and glass fiber reinforced concrete ‘aspen eyes’ into the design.

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ENR Mountain States 2023 Top Specialty Firms: Project Pipeline Keeps Work Flowing

ENR Construction

Specialty firms complete large, landmark projects while continuing to navigate workforce and supply chain challenges.

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October 2023 City Scoop: Billings

ENR Construction

Dodge offers data on projected 2023 construction starts in the Mountain States.

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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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Mountain States On the Scene: October 2023

ENR Construction

Reports from key industry events across the Mountain States region.

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Mountain States Industry News: October 2023

ENR Construction

Updates on projects and companies in the Mountain States region.

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