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Managing Your Construction Contracts Properly is Essential. Viewpoint For Projects Now Makes It Easier.

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Viewpoint For Projects now offers Sypro Contract Manager for customers.

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OSHA heat standard still not in sight

Construction Dive

Water, rest, shade and acclimatization help workers stay safe in sweltering temperatures, according to OSHA health scientist Gary Orr.

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Unlocking the power of digital twins: Maximizing success with OKRs

BD+C

Unlocking the power of digital twins: Maximizing success with OKRs 0 qpurcell Mon, 07/17/2023 - 11:43 BIM and Information Technology To effectively capitalize on digital twin technology, owners can align their efforts using objectives and key results (OKRs). Jacob D’Albora, Director of Digital Building Operations Augmented Reality Big Data BIM and Information Technology In the fast-paced world of digital transformation, organizations from all industries are embracing innovative technologies to r

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Canadian wildfires raised air pollution. Lumber prices could be next.

Construction Dive

Historic fires are blazing through the provinces of Alberta and Quebec, dealing a blow to the country’s softwood lumber production.

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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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Thinking outside the box – Modular versus stick-built, and the case for the future of construction

Construction Today

There are many deeply held misconceptions and stigmas surrounding mobile construction, which could, in part, account for why modular construction’s overall market share of the construction industry was 5.5 percent in 2021, despite its speed, versatility, quality, and environmentally friendly benefits. Aligning with these misconceptions, modular construction is rarely viewed as an alternative or.

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United Utilities starts £5.5bn major project bid race

Construction Enquirer

United Utilities has started the hunt for contractors to deliver complex design and build projects for a programme worth £5.5bn over 10 years. The North West water company’s AMP8 and AMP9 investment plans are set to be significantly larger than years. To deliver the ramping up of work, United Utilities has created a model of five delivery runways.

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Bechtel gets green light on $12B Texas LNG project

Construction Dive

Phase 1 of NextDecade’s Rio Grande plant in Brownsville includes total financing of $18.4 billion.

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Visa rules relaxed to attract foreign builders to UK

Construction Enquirer

Immigration rules are being relaxed for foreign construction worker.s The Home Office has conformed a raft of trades has been added to the government’s Shortage Occupation List which temporarily eases visa restrictions in sectors where employers are struggling to fill vacancies. The relaxed rules will now apply to: Bricklayers and masons Roofers, roof tilers and slaters Carpenters and joiners Plasterers Construction and building trades not elsewhere classified Eddie Tuttle, Policy, Researc

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OSHA electronic recordkeeping rule to take effect in 2024

Construction Dive

The rule will require employers with 100 or more employees to submit information from Forms 300 and 301 once per year.

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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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Ribbon Cut on Rokeby Museum’s Collections Storage Facility

PC Construction

On Saturday, Rokeby Museum and PC Construction President and CEO Matt Cooke cut the ribbon on the Museum’s new collections storage facility. The building, which was unveiled as the PC Construction Collections Building, is in honor of PC’s role as the museum’s Preservation Sponsor. PC became a Preservation Sponsor for Rokeby Museum in 2021, donating time and materials to complete several high-priority maintenance projects on the historic site.

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Winvic to start first phase of £1bn West Midlands Interchange

Construction Enquirer

Winvic Construction Ltd has been awarded the contract for the first phase of the £1bn West Midlands Interchange (WMI) project. Construction will start later this year on phase one which will include road and energy infrastructure and the earthworks required to create development plots and landscape zones. Winvic was confirmed as the design stage delivery partner by client Oxford Properties and Logistics Capital Partners (LCP) last year on the 734-acre site where 8m sq ft of commercial space is p

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Bechtel Gets Construction OK for $12B Rio Grande LNG Project

ENR Construction

Fixed price award for Brownsville, Texas gas export plant first phase follows developer NextDecade's final investment decision and what it said to be a record $18.4B financing for three-train facility to produce 17.6M tons annually.

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Plans in for first phase of £2.5bn Salford Crescent scheme

Construction Enquirer

Regeneration partnership, the English Cities Fund, and the University of Salford have submitted plans to Salford City Council to bring forward Crescent Innovation North, a key part of the wider £2.5bn, 252-acre Crescent masterplan. Crescent Innovation North will bring forward up to 933 new homes, as well as 1.7m sq ft of commercial and academic space.

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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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New Delay, Cost Boost Seen for $3.4B Maryland Purple Line

ENR Construction

Despite new push after two-year delay, startup of privately-developed 16.2-mile light rail in Washington, D.C. suburbs is pushed back to July 2027—more than five years later than originally planned—and team seeks $148 million more funding.

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Sisk UK construction division makes a loss

Construction Enquirer

The UK construction division of Sisk fell into the red last year. Latest results for parent company Sicon Limited for the year to December 31 2022 show the UK construction division delivered turnover of £350.7m from £382.9m the previous year generating a pre-tax loss of £2.5m compared to a pre-tax profit of £8.4m in 2021. John Sisk & Son CEO Paul Brown said: “The business performance in the year was impacted to varying extents by the effects of Covid-19 on projects which commenced building w

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Amentum Team Wins $5.9B DOE Ohio Plant Decommissioning Award

ENR Construction

U.S. Energy Dept selected team, also including Fluor and Cavendish Nuclear, to manage decontamination and decommissioning work at the shuttered Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant in Piketon, Ohio.

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Job losses as BAM restructures construction division

Construction Enquirer

BAM is restructuring its construction operations in England resulting in a “small number of redundancies” Changes will see the business reduce the number of operating regions from seven to five. The key moves will be a combining of the North West and North East regions to create a new Northern Region and the South East region being merged across the London, Western and Midlands regions, with the latter being renamed Central region.

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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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Bechtel Gets Construction Okay for $12B Rio Grande LNG Export Project

ENR Construction

Fixed price award for Brownsville, Texas gas export plant’s first phase follows developer NextDecade's final investment decision and what it said is a record $18.4-billion financing for three-train facility to produce 17.6 million tons annually.

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Consultancy growth stabilises Mace at £1.9bn revenue

Construction Enquirer

Mace’s consultancy business achieved record growth last year offsetting a dip in construction activity to keep revenue stable at £1.9bn. Consultancy revenue jumped by just over a third to hit £500m, while project delays at the main construction business saw revenue dip £100m to £1.4bn. Mace also delivered more than £214m of construction work through its construction management projects, not included in overall revenue.

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$441M SR 57/60 Intersection Project Starts in Los Angeles County

ENR Construction

Skanska was tapped to complete Phase III of the eastern county project, aimed at relieving one of the worst truck bottlenecks in California.

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R.D. Olson starts $65M Hilton hotel in California

Construction Dive

The project includes the adaptive reuse of an existing three-story office building as well as a new, six-story tower.

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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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Information is king – The ever-increasing role of the ‘I’ in BIM for construction projects By Nick Scalone

Construction Today

The ‘I’ in BIM has always had the potential to be important in construction projects. It’s not a new concept and has been thrown around the industry since the 1970s. It wasn’t commonly known until the US Army Corps of Engineers first introduced the term BIM in a 1992 report on the use of digital technology in the construction industry.

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Lawn Aeration: Exploring Types and Benefits of Aerating Your Lawn

Civiconcepts

Introduction A Vibrant, Lush lawn is the dream of every homeowner, for achieve that picture-perfect green lawn, proper maintenance is essential, Lawn aeration is a fundamental practice in maintaining a … Lawn Aeration: Exploring Types and Benefits of Aerating Your Lawn Read More »

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Mastering Radiator Sizing: Unveiling the Secrets Behind Radiator Calculators

Learn Civil Engineering

When the frosty winter air starts to creep in, there’s nothing quite like the cozy embrace of a well-heated home. Radiators, the unsung heroes of our comfort, are crucial in keeping us toasty. Using an electric radiator calculator will help you immensely along the way.

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Digital office deployment – Increase value and return on capital projects courtesy of construction technology 

Construction Today

The world has an insatiable appetite for large capital projects, driven by population growth and a global trend towards urbanization. The annual spend on construction is expected to grow by $4.5 trillion to reach $15.2 trillion by 2030. Governments, investors and corporations have responded to this demand by funding large investments in infrastructure and housing supply.

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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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Replacing Water Heaters with Tankless a Game Saver by New England Contractor

Contractor Magazine

Just days before the beginning of the UNH sports summer camp, the water heaters failed at McLaughlin Hall.

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$441M SR 57/60 Intersection Project Kicks Off in Eastern Los Angeles County

ENR Construction

Skanska was tapped to complete Phase III of the project aimed at relieving one of the worst truck bottlenecks in California.

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All About Wood Grain | What Is Wood Grain [ Types of Wood Grain ]

CivilJungle

What Is Wood Grain? The arrangement of wood’s fibers is a result of the growth of the tree, termed wood grain.