Wed.Nov 01, 2023

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Introducing Traqspera Field Management for Viewpoint Spectrum

Viewpoint Construction Technology

See what Traqspera Field Management brings to the Spectrum ERP (HINT: mobile time tracking, geofencing, daily field reporting & more!

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Startup competition announces 8 finalists

Construction Dive

The companies, which offer solutions ranging from underground utility detection to autonomous layout systems, will compete for the top prize in Cemex's annual tech contest.

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Orsted Cancels New Jersey Offshore Wind Developments Amid Economic Squeeze

ENR Construction

The Danish energy developer expects it will write off billions of dollars as a result of the move, saying a a changed economic situation and supplier delays prompted the cancellation.

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MasTec closes Rochester, New York, plant

Construction Dive

The country’s third-largest commercial contractor shut down the facility following a pause in work on a major battery factory in the area.

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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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Toyota's NC Battery Plant Investment Nears $14B

ENR Construction

Toyota expects to a 7-million-sq-ft facility to produce electric vehicles at its Liberty, N.C., plant, currently under construction.

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Toyota's North Carolina Battery Plant Investment Nears $14B

ENR Construction

Toyota expects to a 7-million-sq-ft facility to produce electric vehicles at its Liberty, N.C., plant, currently under construction.

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Granite posts lower profits on increased revenue, record backlog

Construction Dive

The California-based contractor continues to work through its old, less profitable jobs, but is booking new ones at a faster rate than last year.

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ABC: Nonresidential Construction Spending Increases

Construction Superintendent Magazine

National nonresidential construction spending increased 0.3% in September, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $1.1 trillion. Spending was down on a monthly basis in 9 of the 16 nonresidential subcategories. Private nonresidential spending increased 0.1%, while public nonresidential construction spending was up 0.5% in September.

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Boston expands construction safety requirements

Construction Dive

The city will begin to require safety plans, safety meetings and safety coordinators for construction and demolition projects, according to the new ordinance.

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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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Digital Builder Ep 67: The Power of Digitization on the Jobsite

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Much like last week, we’re re-releasing one more episode recorded last year at Autodesk University. This time we’re looking back at my conversation with Ken Schneider from the United Association and Ron McGuire from the International Training Institute. We discussed the ongoing challenges facing the industry, including topics like labor, supply chains, and the perception of technology within the trades.

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Need for skilled AI talent is driving up salaries

Construction Dive

The average listed salary for an AI engineer grew 12% compared to three months ago, reaching $188,000, according to Comprehensive.io data.

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Meet the interns: An inside look at their experience at The Korte Company

The Korte Company

Most internships just last a summer. But good internships leave a lasting impression. When we scout colleges and trade schools for interns, we’re offering real-life, hands-on professional experience. It’s about more than data entry and paper pushing and all the grunt work no one really likes. It’s about nurturing future talent. And with any luck, our investment in the next generation makes us better both within and beyond The Korte Company.

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Life of an Architect Podcast Ep. 137: Is Architecture School Broken?

BD+C

Life of an Architect Podcast Ep. 137: Is Architecture School Broken? Life of an Architect Podcast dbarista Wed, 11/01/2023 - 09:53 Life in college for architecture students is remarkably predictable. For those of us who have been through it, as unique or different as you think your experience was, you eventually come to realize that, at their core, architecture school programs are almost fundamentally the same in their format.

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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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Difference Between an Curtains and Drapes

CivilJungle

Difference between curtains and drapes: Curtains are panels of fabric that cover windows and are usually cut to fit the window or a few centimeters below it.

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Report: More Developed Design Key to Limiting Claims and Disputes on Projects Worldwide

ENR Construction

A database of 1,801 projects informs an annual report on claims and disputes.

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JobCost Coding Best Practices

Cassell Construction Estimating

A client asked recently for some advice on Jobcost coding. Should they just have a 1:1 relationship between Contract Items and JobCost Phases? What are best practices for setting up the Phase Master list? While there’s no single right answer for all contractors, here are some guidelines based on our more than 25 years of construction consulting experience: The strategy for building useful and meaningful Jobcost phase codes is one of the most important decisions a company faces when setting

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Orsted Cancels Big NJ Offshore Wind Projects Amid Financial Squeeze

ENR Construction

Major wind developer, and others that include giant Equinor, predict millions in writedowns as first projects face tough economics, but proponents see a solid market that needs government attention to current obstacles.

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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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Attracting Next Generation Talent: The Convergence of Talent, Technology, and Training

ENR Construction

As the industry continues to struggle with workforce shortages as well as increasingly inexperienced skilled laborers, relieving the strain will come down to the convergence of talent, technology, and training.