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Construction fire safety at ‘major crossroads,’ industry expert says

Construction Dive

Contractors must bring the same level of fire prevention to construction sites as they do to the finished building, writes a certified fire investigator.

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An SBA Public Service Announcement: If You See Something, Say Something

Federal Construction Contracting Blog

Sanford Federal, Inc., the selected awardee for a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (the VA) contract, learned the hard way that a contractor simply cannot ignore a size protest, regardless of its actual merit. On August 8, 2023, the VA issued an RFQ for boiler plant safety device testing, calibration and inspection for one of its facilities in Arizona.

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Lego selects JV for $1B Virginia facility

Construction Dive

Gray Construction and Hourigan will deliver the toy company’s new U.S. project, seeking a production date of 2027.

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Clayco Starts Massive Expansion of Hankook Tire Tennessee Plant

ENR Construction

The 2.2-million-sq-ft project will double the facility size, establishing the firm as one of only a few U.S.-based manufacturers of truck and bus radial tires.

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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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Biology background shapes Jacobs exec’s approach to construction

Construction Dive

Chrissy Thom leverages her previous work as an environmental scientist to lead the contractor’s Americas East division.

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Appeals court resets independent contractor fight as new rule looms

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Study Finds East Coast Infrastructure Is Sinking Along With the Land

ENR Construction

The NASA-funded study evaluates the potential risks for flooding and deterioration of infrastructure in eastern United States.

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Serious Fraud Office makes four arrests in £140m property fraud investigation

Construction Law

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has raided three residences and made four arrests in Merseyside and Greater Manchester as it announced it is investigating Signature Group, a collapsed business that attracted over a thousand UK and international investors in the redevelopment of iconic landmarks. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details.

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FHWA Approves $1B Expressway Cap Project to Reunite Buffalo, N.Y., Neighborhoods

ENR Construction

Long-awaited effort clears environmental hurdle.

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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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Rogue building owners to be targeted harder by government and councils

Construction Law

Rogue building owners failing to fix medium and high rise properties with safety defects are being freshly targeted in a joint government and local authority initiative. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details. If you don't have an account, you can get free access to the news on this site and receive a free newsletter on Fridays by creating a Newsletter account.

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AHR Expo Returns to Chicago

Contractor Magazine

Attendance was strong with the big show welcoming 48,034 attendees interacting with 1,875 exhibitors.

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Insurers call for pilot investment projects to support green investments

Construction Law

UK insurers want to start pilot investment projects with local and national government to develop funding models that might include new public-private partnerships to help deliver a potential £100 billion of investment unlocked by post-Brexit regulatory reforms into green infrastructure projects. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details.

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Technologies That Rapidly Transform Construction Will Change Jobsites

ENR Construction

Three major trends in construction technology will have a massive impact on work sites in 2024.

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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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Scottish health projects put on hold for two years

Construction Law

Budget pressures have been blamed to plans to build new hospitals, surgeries and a network of treatment centres in Scotland being put on hold for up to two years. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details. If you don't have an account, you can get free access to the news on this site and receive a free newsletter on Fridays by creating a Newsletter account.

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Student Safety is Still SAFTI’s Top Priority

BD+C

Student Safety is Still SAFTI’s Top Priority 1 kcichowicz Thu, 02/22/2024 - 07:58 SAFTI FIRST For many K-12 schools, the safety and security of students, faculty and staff remains a top priority in school design for both new construction and renovations/additions. It was true in this November 2022 BD&C article, and it remains true for 2024. The emphasis has been on perimeter hardening; controlled access; increased surveillance; concealed, shelter-in-place spaces, and other security measures bu

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Controversial project to start next year after High Court decision

Construction Law

National Highways expects to start construction of the Stonehenge Tunnel next year following failure of the latest legal challenge to the controversial project. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details. If you don't have an account, you can get free access to the news on this site and receive a free newsletter on Fridays by creating a Newsletter account.

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It’s Time for a Smarter, More Convenient and Secure Resident Door

BD+C

It’s Time for a Smarter, More Convenient and Secure Resident Door 1 kcichowicz Thu, 02/22/2024 - 08:43 MFPRO+ Blog Deadbolts are a thing of the past—they are also a thing of the future. MFPRO+ Blog The multifamily housing tech landscape is changing faster than ever; staying ahead of the tech curve is essential for multifamily owners and operators. The days of relying solely on mechanical keys for unit access are long gone, and as we move forward, security solutions are advancing to meet the dema

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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.