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NASA taps LSU for lunar construction research

Construction Dive

The team of academic and government scientists will test the use of molten sulfur and lunar dust to create waterless concrete for 3D printing on the moon.

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Transforming workplaces for employee mental health

BD+C

Transforming workplaces for employee mental health 0 qpurcell Tue, 12/12/2023 - 11:15 Office Buildings Lauren Elliott, Director of Interior Design, Design Collaborative, shares practical tips and strategies for workplace renovation that prioritizes employee mental health. Lauren Elliott, RID, NCIDQ Office Buildings Designers Engineers Architects Biophilic Design Daylighting Designs Interior Architecture Renovating your workplace can have a profound impact on the mental health and well-being of y

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$2.6B airport project tops out after anti-bias training pause

Construction Dive

A Turner-Flatiron JV is building San Diego’s Terminal 1, which remains on track to finish in 2025 despite the discovery of racist graffiti.

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These 5 essential traits in your team are the secret to a successful construction project

Fieldwire

There’s more to a successful construction project than enough resources, workforce and budget. It demands a team equipped with specific traits. As a subcontractor , you play a crucial role in the success of a construction project, making it essential for you to embody and instill these characteristics in your crew. Discover five vital traits that can help improve collaborations and elevate your business. 1.

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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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10 rail projects nab $8.2B from IIJA

Construction Dive

The largest grants will go to Brightline West, the California High-Speed Rail and a portion of the Raleigh to Richmond rail program on the East Coast.

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Consigli completes 2 mass timber structures in Maine

Construction Dive

The $37 million buildings at Bowdoin College are the first commercially scaled mass timber buildings in the state, according to the project team.

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Contractors Near Completion of Delayed Golden Gate Suicide Deterrent Net

ENR Construction

Other pieces of the Golden Gate Bridge Physical Suicide Deterrent and Wind Retrofit project are expected to complete in 2026.

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2 Flatiron JVs win Virginia rail projects

Construction Dive

The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority announced two projects to advance the transit and freight pathways in the state.

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ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator Inches up in November

Contractor Magazine

Despite the monthly increase, backlog is currently 0.8 months lower than at July’s cyclical peak.

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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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No Fatalities Reported After Partial Collapse of Seven-Story Bronx Building

ENR Construction

Fire Dept. officials told reporters that it is unclear what caused the partial collapse of the seven-story building.

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Industry Experts explain "How to Build What you Need to Go to the Moon."

BD+C

Industry Experts explain "How to Build What you Need to Go to the Moon." 1 kcichowicz Tue, 12/12/2023 - 09:56 Hear how Burns & McDonnell used EarthCam 3D and Autodesk to build deep-space exploration company Intuitive Machines' new HQ.

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No Fatalities Reported After Partially Collapsed Bronx Building Displaced 30 Families

ENR Construction

Fire Dept. officials told reporters that it is unclear what caused the partial collapse of the seven-story building.

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Revit 2024 - New Home Screen

Revit OpEd

With the recent updates to 2024 we now have an option for a new HOME screen, presenting more options for how to preview and find projects. So far it's working pretty well for me. I noticed today that some projects are "not found" while using it however. Those same projects turn up in the old Home while not showing up in a search in the new Home screen.

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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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No Fatalities Reported After Partially Collapsed Bronx Building Displaced 30 Families

ENR Construction

A seven-story building partially collapsed in the Bronx, N.Y. on Dec. 11.

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Top 5 Mistakes Contractors Make during the Prequalification Process and How to Fix Them

Safety Services Company

A LinkedIn Article noted that 35% of project defaults are due to issues identified in the prequalification process but ignored! Prioritizing safety and compliance is a critical step that helps contractors land more jobs. Prequalification can ensure contractors are capable, insured, and able to meet all the complex safety and performance requirements.

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The Inflation Intervention – Maximize Project Success Despite Rising Costs

ENR Construction

Reaching economic sustainability is contingent on an organization's ability to mitigate cost pressures within their control by implementing these four best practices.