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ENERGY AUDIT FOR BUILDINGS

The Constructor

The contemporary world is grappling with a pressing energy crisis, which has necessitated the development of innovative energy-efficient buildings. However, a significant challenge remains in the form of existing buildings that continue to consume substantial amounts of conventional energy. Minimizing the energy consumption of these structures is paramount, not only to conserve resources for future […] The post ENERGY AUDIT FOR BUILDINGS appeared first on The Constructor.

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The Complete Guide to Cyber Security in UK Construction

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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AP exec sees growth in office conversion market

Construction Dive

Adolfson & Peterson’s Will Pender says the firm is seeing a record demand for projects that transform vacant workspaces into housing.

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Ironworkers 63 will build mini structures with curtain wall inside training facility

ENR Construction

At just 12,000 sq ft, a glass structure is rising in suburban Broadview, outside Chicago, where future occupants will be repeatedly raising up glass curtain walls inside the building.

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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 leveraging a digital payment platform in commercial construction increases speed and reduces risk

Construction Dive

With the right payment solution in place, construction companies can make the payment process more efficient.

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JE Dunn to build $224M DOE project

Construction Dive

The Kansas City, Missouri-based general contractor expects to break ground on the 127,000-square-foot lab in late 2024, according to the release.

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N.C.’s Interstate 26 Widening Aims for Big Improvements

ENR Construction

Widening a highway is more difficult than creating a greenfield one, according to Mike Patton, resident engineer for the North Carolina Dept. of Transportation’s (NCDOT) Division 14, which covers the state’s westernmost and mountainous counties.

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Subsidized city and state projects present unique opportunity for New York M/WBE subcontractors

Construction Dive

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

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Golden Gate Suicide Deterrent Barrier Now Runs Full Span

ENR Construction

Work on the remaining parts of the Golden Gate Bridge Physical Suicide Deterrent and Wind Retrofit project is expected to complete in 2027.

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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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New Quarterly Cost Report Charts Construction Trends

Construction Superintendent Magazine

International property and construction consultancy firm Rider Levett Bucknall has released its latest Quarterly Cost Report, providing a perspective on the North American construction industry in 14 key markets. With data from mid-Q4 2023, the latest RLB quarterly cost report shows the national average increase in construction costs was 1.32% over the previous quarter, with Boston, Chicago, Honolulu, Portland, Seattle and Washington, D.C. experiencing increases over the national average this qu

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Baton Rouge-New Orleans Commuter Rail Project Shows Signs of Life

ENR Construction

As a feasibility study gets underway, there are still unanswered questions on the project's total cost and sources of funding.

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Speculative vs purpose-built labs: Pros and cons

BD+C

Speculative vs purpose-built labs: Pros and cons 0 qpurcell Mon, 01/22/2024 - 10:55 Laboratories Hanbury's George L. Kemper, AIA and R. David Cole, AIA share the unique advantages and challenges of both spec. and purpose-build labs. George L. Kemper, AIA and R. David Cole, AIA Laboratories Designers In the dynamic world of laboratory design, where cutting-edge research and innovation thrive, creating functional and efficient lab and office spaces requires meticulous planning and a comprehensive

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ENR Southeast's 2024 Top Young Professionals

ENR Construction

This year’s diverse group of Top Young Professionals forecasts a promising future for design and construction firms in the region.

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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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Converting Old Buildings to New Uses Takes Center Stage in Chicago

ENR Construction

Sustainably preserving and repurposing older buildings and creating entertainment/hospitality venues and high-end apartments and hotels are all dominant themes in the Chicago market.

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Midwest People: January 2024

ENR Construction

Updates about construction professionals in the Midwest region.

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Midwest On the Scene: January 2024

ENR Construction

Reports from key industry events across the Midwest region.

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ENR Midwest's 2024 Top Young Professionals

ENR Construction

This year’s class of Top Young Professionals in the Midwest affirms that the future of design and construction in the region belongs to the firms that are willing to adapt and innovate.

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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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Midwest 2024 Legacy Award Winner Ray Kowalik

ENR Construction

When Ray Kowalik first interviewed with a recruiter at Kansas City, Mo.-based Burns & McDonnell after graduating from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1987 with a bachelor’s degree and a master’s in civil engineering, the concept of employee ownership didn’t bear all that much weight.

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Construction Boom Is Transforming Omaha’s Urban Core

ENR Construction

The AEC community is going strong in Omaha, Tondl says. “The pandemic and subsequent inflationary period have not slowed growth.

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Contractors Are Building the New Workplace in Atlanta

ENR Construction

Dodge offers data on projected 2024 construction starts in the Nashville area.

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Big Projects Keep Builders Busy in Nashville

ENR Construction

Dodge offers data on projected 2024 construction starts in the Nashville area.

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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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Southeast Pulse: January 2024

ENR Construction

Project news from Dodge Data & Analytics for the Southeast Region.

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Southeast People: January 2024

ENR Construction

Updates about construction professionals in the Southeast region.

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Southeast On the Scene: January 2024

ENR Construction

Reports from key industry events across the Southeast region.