Wed.Sep 13, 2023

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Infrastructure backlog jumps 24%, pushing demand to ‘upper end of historic levels’

Construction Dive

Despite tightening credit, high project financing costs and lingering recession fears, the country’s biggest contractors continue to book more new business, said Anirban Basu, ABC chief economist.

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ENR 2023 Top 100 Green Design Firms and Contractors: A Green Market Growth Spurt

ENR Construction

Green building revenue jumped in 2022 with more projects seeking third-party sustainability certifications. Federal spending and new carbon-cutting standards helped advance climate-friendly design, but Top 100 Green Design and Contracting firms say greater isn’t always greener when it comes to environmental impact.

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The time is now to protect your firm from ransomware attacks

Construction Dive

Contractors are prime targets for hacks, but there are important steps businessowners can take to protect themselves, writes one cyber expert.

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Autodesk University 2023: Check Out These Top Sessions for Execs and Owners

Autodesk Construction Cloud

We’re thrilled to announce that Autodesk University is back for 2023 — and it’s better than ever before! Bringing together the brightest minds in the construction industry, this year’s session will be hosted in Las Vegas, November 13-15! Over the course of three action-packed days, you’ll have a chance to glean insights from global peers in the realm of architecture, construction, and engineering.

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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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Project manager’s love of construction began early

Construction Dive

As a child, Bond Civil & Utility Construction's Selasie Buatsi tagged along with her father to construction jobs in her native Ghana.

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California environmental contractor taps tech exec for digital growth

Construction Dive

Brown and Caldwell is enlisting data in its fight against the effects of climate change, an increasingly critical area for clients.

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Long-Awaited WTC Performing Arts Center in NYC Debuts

ENR Construction

Punch-listing and testing acoustics and movable parts at the World Trade Center venue, with three flexible halls that have more than 60 configurations, was like fine-tuning a Swiss watch.

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Gotion to establish $2B Illinois battery plant

Construction Dive

Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.

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Long-Awaited WTC Performing Arts Center in NYC Opens to Public

ENR Construction

Punch-listing and testing acoustics and movable parts at the World Trade Center venue, with three flexible halls that have more than 60 configurations, was like fine-tuning a Swiss watch.

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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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Construction Management Micro Learning Episode 3

Fieldwire

Requests for Information ( RFIs ) are not going away on construction projects. However, we can fix the RFI process to make it much more efficient, and we can merge that improved process with digital drawings to greatly reduce rework on our projects. Take a few minutes to learn how to leverage digital workflows to improve your projects. Editor’s note: Fieldwire is proud to feature construction expert Jim Rogers on our blog.

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Clark-Stacy and Witbeck Team Wins First Contract for $6B Baltimore Amtrak Tunnel

ENR Construction

Amtrak selected the joint venture for a construction package covering the tunnel's southern approach and reconstruction of a station.

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Construction Management Micro Learning Episode 2

Fieldwire

Requests for Information ( RFIs ) are not going away on construction projects. However, we can fix the RFI process to make it much more efficient, and we can merge that improved process with digital drawings to greatly reduce rework on our projects. Take a few minutes to learn how to leverage digital workflows to improve your projects. Editor’s note: Fieldwire is proud to feature construction expert Jim Rogers on our blog.

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Judges Name ENR Southeast’s 2024 Top Young Professionals

ENR Construction

Our blog delivers the latest news, insights, and opinions about construction trends in the four-state region of Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas.

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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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Understanding Building Regulations Drawings

Learn Civil Engineering

If you are planning to build a home or business premises in the UK, you will need to ensure you comply with various regulations. These directives are in place to ensure the safety, accessibility, and environmental standards of the building.

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Glass Firm Pushes Boundaries of Facades

ENR Construction

W&W Glass has developed a clear view of its future as an industry leader in installation of custom-engineered structural glass systems.

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Houston's first innovation district is established using adaptive reuse

BD+C

Houston's first innovation district is established using adaptive reuse 0 qpurcell Wed, 09/13/2023 - 08:58 Adaptive Reuse Gensler's Vince Flickinger shares the firm's adaptive reuse of a Houston, Texas, department store-turned innovation hub. Vince Flickinger, RID, LEED AP BD+C Events Facilities Retail Centers Shopping Centers Designers Architects Adaptive Reuse Biophilic Design Interior Architecture Projects Reconstruction & Renovation Nestled in the heart of Midtown Houston, a once ic

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Cost of Removing Popcorn Ceiling and Refinishing

CivilJungle

Cost of Removing Popcorn Ceiling and Refinishing Repaired is important after removing the popcorn ceiling, so you have a wash and easy ceiling outside for coloring or attractiveness in the future.

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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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Color Your World with an Array of New WashBar Finishes

BD+C

Color Your World with an Array of New WashBar Finishes 1 kcichowicz Wed, 09/13/2023 - 10:22 Bring new colors, forms and life into washroom designs. Discover how WashBar technology will inspire washroom spaces out of this world.

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Standard Size of Window

CivilJungle

The standard window size: The most common size in the US varies by window type. The most common window type is double-hung, typically 24 and 48 inches wide and 36 and 72 inches wide.

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EPA Awards $105M in Grants to Improve Recycling Infrastructure

ENR Construction

The funding is EPA's largest recycling investment in 30 years, a top official says.

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Financial Readiness Tips for Contractors: How to Control Costs with Smart Preconstruction Practices 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Unplanned cost spikes can feel like a wrench being thrown into the gears of a well-oiled machine. They disrupt plans, wreak havoc on a project, and increase stress levels within your team. And while it may seem paradoxical to prepare for the unexpected, it's totally possible to gear up for cost and schedule changes effectively. But where do you begin?

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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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September 2023 City Scoop: Manchester N.H.

ENR Construction

Rich data from Dodge Data & Analytics for the Manchester, N.H. area.

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Rising US Project Costs Challenge Renewable Energy Commitments

ENR Construction

Cost bumps in U.S. offshore wind power construction are causing new impacts to projects and developers, but recent actions by some traditional energy sector firms indicate continuing commitment to a transition to renewables.

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Rising Project Costs Challenge Energy Transition Commitments

ENR Construction

Cost bumps in U.S. offshore wind power construction are causing new impacts to projects and developers, but recent actions by some traditional energy sector firms indicate continuing commitment to a transition to renewables.

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Judges Select 2023 ENR MidAtlantic Best Projects Overall Finalists

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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ENR New York Announces Overall Best Projects Finalists

ENR Construction

Bringing you breaking news in real time from around the Tri-State construction industry.

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New York and New England People: September 2023

ENR Construction

Updates about construction professionals in the New York and New England regions.

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September 2023 City Scoop: Rochester, N.Y.

ENR Construction

Rich data from Dodge Data & Analytics for the Rochester, N.Y. area.

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