Mon.Nov 06, 2023

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Amtrak Northeast Corridor projects get $16B in federal funding

Construction Dive

Major bridge and tunnel projects will make the nation’s busiest passenger railroad “safer, faster, and more reliable,” U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said.

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Over 275 Partners Now Integrate with Autodesk Construction Applications 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

21 New Integrations for Autodesk Construction Cloud Construction companies produce an immense amount of data every day; but are firms actually leveraging this goldmine of insights? New research from Deloitte Access Economics , commissioned by Autodesk, suggests there’s work to be done here. Today, only 20% of construction firms identify as data leaders, with the remaining 80% reporting either beginner or emergent levels of data capabilities.

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Feds award $653M for 41 port projects

Construction Dive

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

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Obituary: Mort Downey, 87, Set High Bar as Six-Decade Transit Leader

ENR Construction

Long career for transportation operations and finance expert included a long stint as the U.S. Transportation Dept chief operating officer and leadership of two major U.S. urban transit systems.

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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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IUPAT FTI training center announces ambitious plan for country first training program

Construction Dive

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

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Top 3 security solutions for your jobsite

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

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Polyiso: Maximizing sustainability in high-performance buildings

Construction Specifier

Photos courtesy Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association ( PIMA ). By Justin Koscher The construction industry is one of the country’s largest energy consumers and contributors of greenhouse emissions. However, to mitigate its impact on the environment, it has set long-term sustainability targets and is heading toward decarbonization. Efforts to decarbonize begin with reducing U.S. energy consumption, for which minimum performance standards and building energy codes are increasing i

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Sandherr to retire after 27 years leading AGC

Construction Dive

CEO Stephen Sandherr will leave the Washington, D.C.-based association in March, and current COO Jeffrey Shoaf will replace him.

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Stacy and Witbeck-led JV Picked for $895M Oregon Bridge Replacement

ENR Construction

The Earthquake Ready Burnside Bridge project in Portland would replace a busy river crossing completed nearly 100 years ago.

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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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DLR Group opens office in Nashville, Tenn.

BD+C

DLR Group opens office in Nashville, Tenn. 0 qpurcell Mon, 11/06/2023 - 10:06 Designers DLR Group is expanding its presence in the Southeast with the opening of an office in downtown Nashville, Tenn.—a collaborative effort led by DLR Group Principals Matthew Gulsvig, AIA, LEED AP, and Randall Coy. Headquarters Designers Architects DLR Group, a 100% employee-owned integrated design firm, is expanding its presence in the Southeast with the opening of an office in downtown Nashville, Tenn.

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Construction Economics for November 6, 2023

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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Now available: Change Orders in Fieldwire’s Project Management Suite

Fieldwire

Every construction project has changes that impact the original scope, cost, and schedule. To capture those changes, contractors utilize change orders that describe what has changed as well as the associated cost and schedule impact of that change. There can be thousands of change orders on a project, and it is vital to the contractor’s financial status and reporting to ensure they are managed correctly.

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Nonresidential Construction Employment Increases, Says ABC

Construction Superintendent Magazine

The construction industry added 23,000 jobs on net in October, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has increased by 219,000 jobs, an increase of 2.8%. Nonresidential construction employment increased by 8,400 positions on net, with growth in all three subcategories.

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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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NYC Second Ave. Subway Project Advances With $3.4B in US Funding

ENR Construction

Project's Phase 2 would extend the line 1.8 miles into Manhattan/s East Harlem section.

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ENR New York Reveals 2024 Top Young Professionals

ENR Construction

Bringing you breaking news in real time from around the Tri-State construction industry.