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More Than "Just a Job": Building Careers for Women in Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Our customer community feels positive about job prospects for women in construction - now here's how to take that "job" and make it a "career"!

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IIJA may increase transportation’s GHG emissions as states spend more on highways

Construction Dive

The White House is also expected to delay the transition to electric vehicles in a revision to the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed emissions regulation.

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Modular Construction Combats the Affordable Housing Crisis

Contractor Magazine

Impact housing uses design expertise—including in-wall carrier systems from Geberit—to deliver thousands of new living units.

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Input prices rise after 3 months of decline

Construction Dive

The first increase since September highlights the ongoing presence of material price volatility, said Anirban Basu, Associated Builders and Contractors’ chief economist.

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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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FERC OKs Cross-Border Gas Pipeline Despite US LNG Export Pause

ENR Construction

Energy regulator approves Saguaro Connector Feb. 15, which would send 2.8 billion cu ft of gas per day from Pecos County, Texas into Mexico for overseas LNG shipment—noting independence from US Energy Dept. on export decisions.

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Utility EdF Writes Down $14B Loss on Delayed UK Nuclear Megaproject

ENR Construction

Eletricité de France is financing all construction costs for Hinkley Point C power plant, which it now expects to complete as late as 2031.

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Lake Charles Methanol plans $3.2B Louisiana plant

Construction Dive

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

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Dondlinger Construction: A Century of Innovation - Seamless Project Oversight

ENR Construction

With Sensera Systems, Dondlinger’s project managers get instant access to productivity, weather conditions, subcontractor presence, and more, and can make calls, redirect, and inquire about things they observe in real-time.

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EV battery plant construction booms even as automakers hit the brakes

Construction Dive

Although demand for electric vehicles has slowed, EV-related projects are continuing to help power the construction industry.

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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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EPA Parcels Out $5.8B for Drinking Water, Wastewater Projects

ENR Construction

Total includes $3.2 billion for drinking water state revolving funds and $2.6 billion for clean water SRFs.

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Earthing Bars – What They Are and What They Do

Learn Civil Engineering

An earthing bar, also known as a ground bar, is an important component in many electrical systems. It provides a central point to connect multiple grounding conductors, helping manage electrical safety and interference.

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US Offers $1.5B to GlobalFoundries for Semiconductor Chip Projects

ENR Construction

The CHIPS and Science Act money would go toward work to expand a New York chip plant and build another nearby, and to modernize a plant in Vermont.

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Millstone Weber nabs $405M Missouri I-70 expansion job

Construction Dive

The contractor is teaming up with designer Jacobs to build the first portion of the 200-mile, $2.8 billion highway overhaul.

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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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US Firm Wins Contract on 1-GW South Korea Floating Wind Project

ENR Construction

Project represents a big advance in deploying Principle Power's three-legged WindFloat wind turbine platform, firm says.

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Is a portacabin a temporary structure?

Learn Civil Engineering

Portacabins, also known as portable buildings or modular buildings, have become a common sight on construction sites, at events, and as additional space for businesses across the UK. But are they really just temporary structures? Or can they be used as more permanent solutions as well?

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Utility EdF Writes Down $14B Loss on Delayed UK Hinkley Point C Project

ENR Construction

Eletricité de France is financing all construction costs for the nuclear power megaproject, which it now expects to complete as late as 2031.

Finance 68
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US Firm Wins Contract on 1 GW S. Korea Floating Offshore Wind Project

ENR Construction

The project represents a big advance on deployment of Principle Power's three-legged WindFloat turbine platform.

US 69
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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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US Firm Wins Contract on 1-GW South Korea Floating Offshore Wind Project

ENR Construction

Project represents a big advance in deploying Principle Power's three-legged WindFloat wind turbine platform.

US 69
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Italy Advances Design for World's Longest Suspension Bridge Over Messina Strait

ENR Construction

The planned 10,800-ft-long bridge would connect Sicily to mainland Italy.

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Navigating Security Challenges on Remote Construction Sites

ENR Construction

Navigate the complexities of construction in remote or challenging locations and ensure your project's success with proactive security measures.