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How a Heavy Civil Contractor Boosted Production by Connecting Their ERP, Field, and Payroll

Viewpoint Construction Technology

When Coyote Ridge Construction wanted to improve time report production quantities, this heavy civil contractor knew they needed a modern approach.

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Amazon to invest $10B in 2 Mississippi data centers

Construction Dive

The retail giant will build multiple complexes in two industrial parks across Madison County amid continued growth in the industrial sector.

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The Rise of Women in Construction: Why It’s Critical, Especially in Field Leadership

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Women have made tremendous strides in making the construction industry more diverse. Despite progress, women are still severely underrepresented in leadership and project supervisory roles. Both have traditionally been the domain of men, and we must bring more women into these roles because it will help solve many significant challenges our industry faces.

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NASA tests autonomous construction robots

Construction Dive

The machines assemble modular wire structures called “voxels,” which may eventually be used to build shelters on the moon.

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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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ABC: 2024 Construction Workforce Shortage Tops Half a Million

Contractor Magazine

In 2025, the industry will need to bring in nearly 454,000 new workers on top of normal hiring to meet industry demand.

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Amazon, Google Buy 65% of Scotland Offshore Wind Project Power

ENR Construction

$3-billion, 882-MW Moray West project, set to finish by early 2025, has signed power deals with tech firms—with Google announcing Feb. 1 a new large wind agreement with Shell and Mitsubishi.

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Hensel Phelps names new president, other leaders

Construction Dive

The Colorado construction giant has tapped Brad Jeanneret and added new executive roles: chief administrative officer and chief health and safety officer.

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Amazon, Google Buy 65% of Scotland Offshore Wind Farm Power

ENR Construction

Amazon agreed Jan. 30 to take more than half of power from $3B Moray West project that is set to finish by early 2025; Google committed to 100-MW in 2022.

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Contech funding plummets in 2023, despite more deals

Construction Dive

Conservative investors, steep interest rates, inflation and upcoming elections contributed to a decline in investment dollars, a Cemex Ventures report found.

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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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Gas Pipeline Explodes in Rural Oklahoma, With Damage But No Injury

ENR Construction

No injuries or health threats to neighboring towns were reported, said statement from pipeline owner parent firm Phillips 66.

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January 2024 wins: Contractors report their latest awards

Construction Dive

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

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AIA Releases Construction Forecast: Healthcare Construction to See Modest Gains Through 2025

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Spending on nonresidential buildings will see a modest 4% increase in 2024, after increasing by more than 20% last year according to The American Institute of Architects’ latest Consensus Construction Forecast. The pace will slow to just over 1% growth in 2025, a marked difference from the strong performance in 2023. Although construction spending in the nonresidential building sector is projected to be at a slower pace through 2025, healthcare construction spending is projected to see gains.

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STO Building Group makes 2 more executive appointments

Construction Dive

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

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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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Knowledge Value Chain – Acquisition: Unlocking Knowledge’s Source

Dezide

In the world of knowledge management for technical troubleshooting of advanced products, the Acquisition phase is where it all begins. From tapping into internal expertise to harnessing external sources, both explicit and tacit, this phase identifies what knowledge is needed to tackle challenges and drive progress. This first phase of the Dezide Knowledge Value Chain Read more The post Knowledge Value Chain – Acquisition: Unlocking Knowledge’s Source appeared first on Dezide.

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Guam, EPA Reach Deal for $400M in Wastewater System Improvements

ENR Construction

Work required under the terms of a newly signed consent decree is expected to cost about $400 million.

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How to Speed Up Your Submittals Process without Compromising Quality 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Successful construction projects require alignment at every stage of a project. Submittals are a fundamental process to keeping project teams aligned by ensuring critical project information like materials and equipment match project specifications. When managed well, submittals keep GCs, architects, engineers, and owners connected from the start.

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FAA Awards $244M for Airfield, Terminal Projects

ENR Construction

Largest grant is $45 million for runway improvements at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.

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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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Space Shuttle Hoisted Into Place at California Science Center

ENR Construction

Crews continue to build the structure surrounding the future exhibit.