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Transforming Concrete Work: A DEWALT POWERSHIFT Case Study

Construction Business Owner

Transforming Concrete Work: A DEWALT POWERSHIFT Case Study Discover How DEWALT is Revolutionizing Concrete Workflow and Redefining Industry Standards mhodges Thu, 03/07/2024 - 12:31 Explore how DEWALT's innovative electric equipment is redefining concrete workflow. Discover the ergonomic design features aimed at minimizing physical strain on workers, coupled with advanced safety measures ensuring smooth and safe operation.

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Construction Industry Trends: February 2024 Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Viewpoint enables contractors to better manage their projects, processes and people, using the data gathered to lower risk and improve margins.

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Rise in project abandonments signals continued industry turmoil

Construction Dive

The uptick in on-hold or discontinued work could mean challenges ahead for construction, said an economist at ConstructConnect.

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Daniel Anderson to Serve Water/Wastewater Clients

PC Construction

PC Construction is pleased to welcome Daniel Anderson to the business development team, dedicated to serving water and wastewater clients and owners in the Georgia and Florida regions. With nearly a decade of experience in the construction industry, Daniel has worn many hats – from field engineer and superintendent to project manager and senior estimator.

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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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How major contractors open doors for women

Construction Dive

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

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Trades opportunities key to hiring, retaining women in construction

Construction Dive

Mortenson’s Maja Rosenquist says while progress has been made there is more work to do to welcome and keep underrepresented groups.

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Project of the Year: Microsoft Thermal Energy Center Showcases Geothermal Heating and Cooling

ENR Construction

The Microsoft Thermal Energy Center, a groundbreaking geothermal heating and cooling system that serves the buildings of the tech giant’s 72-acre East Campus Modernization outside Seattle, was truly two exotic jobs wrapped into one.

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Construction job openings surge 41% year over year

Construction Dive

The industry counted 413,000 open jobs in January, but fewer workers quitting and more layoffs could indicate softening labor demand, one economist said.

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Excellence in Sustainability - 1021 O Street State Office Building

ENR Construction

Energy conservation is a hallmark of this California State Office Building in Sacramento, one of the state’s first net-zero energy, net-zero carbon, all-electric government office facilities.

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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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Landmark breaks ground on 1,286 beds near University of Southern California

Construction Dive

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

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Biden Touts Infrastructure, Manufacturing Growth in State of the Union Address

ENR Construction

Most of Biden’s speech, delivered on March 7 to a joint session of Congress, centered on domestic issues, but he also announced one construction-related overseas action.

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JV selected for Hudson Tunnel work

Construction Dive

The Mace-Parsons-Arcadis team beat out two other finalists competing to deliver a key part of the Gateway Project, which President Joe Biden called one of the “most consequential projects in the country.

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Accounting Platform Sage Launches AI CoPilot to Boost Sector Offerings

ENR Construction

The technology provider for small-to-medium business enterprise introduces generative AI tool and a unified cloud suite of construction products at its Las Vegas user conference on Feb. 28.

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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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How shopping centers can foster strong community connections

BD+C

How shopping centers can foster strong community connections 0 dbarista Thu, 03/07/2024 - 10:34 Shopping Centers In today's retail landscape, shopping centers are evolving beyond mere shopping destinations to become vibrant hubs of community life. Here are three strategies from Nadel Architecture + Planning for creating strong local connections. Mark Mikelson, Las Vegas Retail Studio Director, and Jas Le, Project Architect Events Facilities Retail Centers Shopping Centers Contractors Designers

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Best Cultural/Worship - Orange County Museum of Art

ENR Construction

Although terra cotta tiles have been used in buildings around the world for centuries, the team behind the new Orange County Museum of Art outside of Los Angeles upped the ante of what’s possible.

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PHCC Members Will Head to Capitol Hill During Crucial Election Year

Contractor Magazine

PHCC will facilitate visits between members and their elected representatives during the annual Legislative Conference.

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ENR's Best of the Best 2023

ENR Construction

The 20 projects recognized here are the result of a nearly yearlong effort by ENR editors and roughly 100 construction industry members who judged contest entries at various stages.

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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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Project of the Year, Best Energy/Industrial - Microsoft Thermal Energy Center

ENR Construction

The Microsoft Thermal Energy Center, a groundbreaking geothermal heating and cooling system that serves the buildings of the tech giant’s 72-acre East Campus Modernization outside Seattle, was truly two exotic jobs wrapped into one.

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Best Highway/Bridge - Sixth Street Viaduct

ENR Construction

A workhorse with showhorse trappings as well, the $289-million Sixth Street Viaduct in Los Angeles features a series of technical innovations that sets a new threshold for seismic safety.

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Accounting Platform Sage Introduces Its AI CoPilot to Bolsters Construction Offerings

ENR Construction

Small-to-medium business enterprise accounting technology provider Sage announced a new, generative AI CoPilot and a unified cloud suite of construction products at its Las Vegas Transform conference Feb. 28.

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Best Sports/Entertainment - Gainbridge Fieldhouse of the Future Modernization

ENR Construction

The NBA All-Stars played their annual exhibition game last month in Indianapolis’ Gainbridge Fieldhouse, whose $360-million, year-and-a-half-old renovation is itself an all-star in the sports and entertainment category.

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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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Best Airport/Transit - Orlando International Airport Terminal C

ENR Construction

Flyers entering Orlando International Airport’s Terminal C might first notice the iconic prow at the entrance and the vivid experiential media exhibits.

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The Johnstown Dam Failure, as Seen in the Pages of ENR in 1889

ENR Construction

The small headline of the Engineering News article shown here belies the gravity of the disaster: the deadliest dam failure in U.S. history.

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Construction Economics for March 11, 2024

ENR Construction

ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.

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Best Health Care - Mayo Clinic East Expansion

ENR Construction

For Justin Adams, senior project director at McCarthy Building Cos., delivering the 330,000-sq-ft expansion at Mayo Clinic’s North Phoenix campus “was truthfully one of the most amazing projects and experiences that I’ve had in my career. This was different.

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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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Surfside Condo Collapse Investigators Have Nearly Finished Technical Work

ENR Construction

A team from the National Institute of Standards and Technology is still examining several failure hypotheses.

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Surfside Condo Collapse Investigators Approach Completion of Technical Work

ENR Construction

A team from the National Institute of Standards and Technology is still examining several failure hypotheses.

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Public Agencies Discuss Evolution of Alternative Project Delivery Methods

ENR Construction

Attendees at the Western Winter Workshop heard some of the lessons learned on construction management-at-risk and progressive design-build project delivery methods.

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