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Contech surpasses $30B in total venture funding

Construction Dive

More construction technology providers will reach unicorn status even as venture capital slows in other sectors, according to an investment firm focused on the industry.

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Transforming workplaces for employee mental health

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Transforming workplaces for employee mental health 0 dbarista Wed, 11/15/2023 - 13:05 Office Buildings From enhanced privacy to a sense of community to natural design elements, here are practical measures for renovating workplaces with a focus on improving employee mental health. Lauren Elliott, RID, NCIDQ Office Buildings Headquarters Designers Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Architects Renovating your workplace can have a profound impact on the mental health and well-being of you

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NYC tackles overdose deaths in construction

Construction Dive

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

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Structural Defects Found in NYC Parking Garage Over Amtrak Rail Lines

ENR Construction

Structural issues with a parking garage in the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood of Manhattan prompted an engineer hired by the building’s owner to call 911 to report it.

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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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Construction input prices drop amid declining inflation

Construction Dive

The 1.2% drop in materials costs in October “should be cheered by most contractors,” said Anirban Basu, ABC chief economist.

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AECOM’s profits plunge on higher revenue, backlog

Construction Dive

CEO Troy Rudd said the strong U.S. dollar, which erodes the value of international contracts paid with foreign currency, impacted results.

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Contractors Oppose OSHA's Proposed Rule About Safety Inspections

ENR Construction

Employers say the change would give union representatives access to nonunion jobsites and create safety liabilities.

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Most businesses buy the wrong software, report finds

Construction Dive

Unanticipated onboarding costs and the shift from on-prem licensing to usage-based fee structures can exacerbate buyer’s remorse, a Capterra survey found.

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ABC Construction Backlog Indicator Falls for Small Contractors, Increases for Large Contractors

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Associated Builders and Contractors reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator declined to 8.4 months in October from 9 months in September, according to an ABC member survey conducted Oct. 19-Nov. 2. The reading is down 0.4 months from October 2022. View ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator and Construction Confidence Index tables for October.

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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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‘Each day comes with surprises,’ project manager says

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

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Should retail developers avoid high crime areas?

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Should retail developers avoid high crime areas? 0 dbarista Wed, 11/15/2023 - 11:20 Retail Centers For retailers resolute to operating in high crime areas, design elements exist to mitigate losses and potentially deter criminal behavior. Ryan Weller, Principal and Studio Director of Retail Brand Experience, and Josh Loree, Marketing Coordinator Retail Centers Shopping Centers Contractors Designers Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Engineers Architects Building Owners Last month the

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Skanska lands Texas university project, tops out another

Construction Dive

The Sweden-based developer and contractor announced it won a $100 million Texas State University project a week after it celebrated a milestone on a business school structure.

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Whistleblower Suit Details Claimed Fraud in Failed $7.5B Clean Coal Project

ENR Construction

In just unsealed federal suit, former site construction manager claims utility owner of over-budget Kemper project in Mississippi defrauded the U.S. Dept. of Energy.

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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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Shawmut completes NYC landmark renovation project

Construction Dive

Work included the realignment of floor plates, relocation of columns and the creation of new elevator shafts on a 100-year-old building in Manhattan.

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Boston Logan Airport Opens Modernized Terminal E

ENR Construction

The modernization expands the airport's international terminal to 390,000 sq ft, adding four additional gates.

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McCarthy completes $92M Texas port project

Construction Dive

The St. Louis builder finished Port Houston’s Bayport Wharf 6 in 26 months on an accelerated timeline.

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Thermaframe Elevates Aesthetics and Sustainability at Carleton University!

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Thermaframe Elevates Aesthetics and Sustainability at Carleton University! 1 kcichowicz Wed, 11/15/2023 - 11:51 Fiberglass-framed triple-glazed curtain wall system with bird-friendly frit at Carleton University's new Engineering Design Centre designed by Diamond Schmitt (DSAI) and KWC Architects.

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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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Boston Logan's Modernized Terminal E Opens

ENR Construction

The modernization expands the airport's international terminal to 390,000 sq ft, adding four additional gates.

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AU 2023 Day 3 Recap: Top Construction Sessions That You Might Have Missed

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Day 3 marks the completion of Autodesk University 2023, and it was undoubtedly one to remember. Three days of informative, thought-provoking, and collaborative sessions to help you do your work better, faster, and smarter. If you couldn’t attend AU in person, rest assured. You can find many of this week's sessions on demand here. Don’t forget to check out Day 3 of our Digital Builder podcast’s AU recap episode.

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OSHA's Worker Walkaround Representative Proposed Rule Raises Contractor Concerns

ENR Construction

Employers say the change would give union representatives access to nonunion jobsites and create safety liabilities.

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Whistleblower Suit Details Claimed Fraud in Failed Clean Coal Project

ENR Construction

Former site construction manager claims utility owner of overbudget $7.5B Kemper project at Mississippi power plant site filed false statements for years to hide major cost hikes and schedule delays until work was eventually cancelled.

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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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Structural Defects Found in NYC Parking Garage Over Amtrak Rail Lines

ENR Construction

Structural issues with a parking garage in the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood of Manhattan prompted an engineer hired by the building’s owner to call 911 to report it.

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$640M Modernization of Boston Logan International Airport's Terminal E Opens to Public

ENR Construction

The modernization expands the airport's international terminal to 390,000 sq ft, adding four additional gates and new amenity spaces.