Big Data and AI in Construction
Viewpoint Construction Technology
AUGUST 2, 2023
A look at big data and AI in construction, their use cases, and how you might be more familiar with the concepts than you think.
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ConTech Conversations: ‘AI genie is out of the bottle’
Construction Dive
AUGUST 2, 2023
Construction technology executive René Morkos says regulations can slow the burgeoning field of artificial intelligence, but can’t stop it from advancing.
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Electric fleet challenges and considerations
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Fleet managers everywhere are under pressure to reduce their fleet’s emissions. Regulations are tightening. Industry-leaders are making carbon reduction commitments. Some end customers are prioritizing environmental sustainability when evaluating contractors or products. And overwhelming buzz surrounds electrification of infrastructure, transportation, manufacturing — name an industry.
Private projects stall even as public construction spending jumps
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Although infrastructure dollars are flowing, “private developer-driven activity appears to be drying up,” said ABC’s chief economist.
Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software
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Ilke Homes modular factory machinery up for sale
Construction Enquirer
AUGUST 2, 2023
Machinery and equipment from the factory of collapsed modular house builder ilke Homes is being auctioned off this month. Ilke went into administration in June when its North Yorshire production plant was closed and 1,150 staff lost their jobs. The Flaxby Moor factory had the capacity to produce 2,000 homes a year. Now Hilco Valuation Services has been tasked with selling off all the equpment via an online auction.
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Funding green light for £32m BAM Nuttall sea defence job
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Ceredigion County Council has secured Welsh Government funding for the £31.6m Aberaeron Coastal Defence Scheme where BAM Nuttall is lined up as main contractor. The council has been working on the plans for five years alongside consultant engineers Atkins. Aberaeron is exposed to a wide range of wave conditions with storm waves entering through the harbour entrance causing overtopping of the harbour walls.
$2.1B Louisiana bridge project advances
Construction Dive
AUGUST 2, 2023
A consortium of Sacyr, Acciona and Plenary Americas has been picked for negotiations to build the span over the Calcasieu River in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Amey, ISG and Costain industry’s quickest payers – list
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AUGUST 2, 2023
Amey, ISG, Costain and Osborne rank as construction’s fastest-paying main contractors settling subcontractor and supplier invoices in less than 20 days. Latest returns from submissions to the Government’s Duty to Report on Payment Practices and Performance indicate a slight improvement on past years. But the controversial self-reporting data which is collated and published by trade body Build UK every six months has been challenged by subcontractors because it is based on the number of invoices
Skanska exec named to OSHA advisory committee
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AUGUST 2, 2023
Mindy Uber, who oversees health and safety for the contractor in parts of the western U.S., hopes the agency will prioritize mental health and its upcoming heat standard.
Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP
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Collapsed construction job agency sold by administrators
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AUGUST 2, 2023
A major construction recruitment agency has been bought out of administration. Administrator Kroll has confirmed the sale of PSR Contract Solutions Ltd to PSR Staffing Solutions Ltd. Kroll said the deal will “ensure continuity of employment for PSR’s 1200 staff and temporary workers under the PSR Solutions brand and will provide customers with continuity of supply of temporary workers, protecting them from business interruptions.” Matthew Ingram and Elizabeth Welch were appointed as
SEC votes to overhaul disclosure rules for material cyber events
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AUGUST 2, 2023
After a fierce debate, the agency voted to require companies to come clean on material breaches and attacks within four business days of determination.
Taylor Wimpey starts just 13 new sites in first six months
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AUGUST 2, 2023
House builder Taylor Wimpey’s new home completions plunged by over a quarter to 5,120 in the first six months of the year eroding operating margins by 6 percentage points to 14%. Tightening market conditions and planning system problems saw the number of new outlets opened by Taylor Wimpey dwindle to just 13 outlets from 50 in the same period a year ago.
The good news is also the bad news: Job openings are stagnant
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Unfilled positions dipped about 0.1% from May to June, but that means contractors’ hiring struggles aren’t going anywhere.
The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide
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US Offshore Wind Gets Atlantic, Gulf Pushes Amid Sector Cost Tumult
ENR Construction
AUGUST 2, 2023
Feds propose 557 sq miles of new Atlantic ocean tracts for development and set Aug. 29 for first Gulf of Mexico auction of three large sites, but projects cope with rising costs as they advance construction.
5 steps construction managers can take to help implement new tech to their crew
Fieldwire
AUGUST 2, 2023
The construction industry has historically been slow to adopt technological changes, but that attitude is starting to change. Tech integration is becoming much quicker and more efficient as the next generation of employees joins the workforce and new subcontractors take up leadership roles. Benefits of implementing new technology Implementing new technology has many benefits.
Long-Delayed Vogtle Nuclear Unit Goes Online
ENR Construction
AUGUST 2, 2023
The completion of Georgia Power's Plant Vogtle Unit 3 marks the first new U.S. nuclear plant to achieve commercial operation in more than 30 years.
The foundation of resilience. A look at building codes and standards. By Joe Sollod
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Building codes and standards that support resilient infrastructure are more important than ever due to the increasing frequency and severity of disasters and other environmental hazards. Buildings should be built with regard to the surrounding natural areas. Striking this balance is a challenge, but it is possible. Creating a resilient world will require diligent planning and innovative thinking.
Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business
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Construction Today celebrates 100 years of Alterman
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AUGUST 2, 2023
Just to warn you, I love talking about Alterman. I could go on forever. So, if I start running on and on, please feel free to cut me off and I will make sure I stop!” As President & CEO of Alterman, it’s part of Greg Padalecki’s job to sing the company’s praises. Immediately, though, it becomes apparent this isn’t just a PR exercise.
Susan Bowman sets the example
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CFO Susan Bowman is Ralph Korte’s oldest daughter, but don’t let that mislead you. Before coming to The Korte Company, she spent a few eye-opening years at a different family-owned construction company — and she knew what people sometimes said about kids on the payroll. “By the time I came to Korte, I already realized, ‘Okay, I’m coming in as a family member — and that means some employees will receive me well and some may not.
Associated Building Supply’s CEO talks fairness and future growth
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Chris Cole, CEO and Founder, established Associated Building Supply Inc (ABSi), after leaving his previous role as a Regional Manager for National Wood Clad Window and Door Manufacturers. “After studying for my degree at The Citadel, I spent a number of years in the Airforce and working for the government,” Chris opens. “Having amassed the necessary skills and discipline to run a company.
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AECOM Tapped to Oversee $1.5B Sea-Tac Airport Concourse Renovation
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Behind Florida’s number one community-owned utility – JEA
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For those outside of Florida, or for those living in the Sunshine State and unaware, here’s a snapshot history of JEA. Before its new nominal anacronym, JEA was known as Jacksonville Electric Authority. In 1895, the City of Jacksonville started generating its own electricity, necessitating a local authority. Fast forward to 1967, city and county governments consolidated, which resulted in the.
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FL Crane & Sons is an employee-owned construction company specializing in commercial construction. Founded only two years after the end of World War II by Floy Lee Crane in Fulton, Mississippi, the firm has since grown year-on-year, becoming one of the leading construction companies operating in the southeastern United States. Last year, the FL Crane & Sons’ team celebrated 75 years in business.
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