Mon.Nov 27, 2023

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Outstanding Women in Construction 2023

Construction Business Owner

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$176B plan unveiled to rebuild Northeast rail corridor

Construction Dive

Amtrak, states, regional commuter railroads and the DOT laid out an ambitious 15-year plan to ready the Northeast Corridor for future growth.

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Why Owners Need a Common Data Environment

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Owners are faced with rising pressure in today’s construction landscape with project risks and costs at an all-time high. Acquiring capital is getting more expensive with rising interest rates. Beyond that, the cost of building facilities is increasing. Data from Oxford Economics indicates that 82.5% of construction materials experienced a significant cost increase since 2020.

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Planning for the year ahead: A look at how we build now

Construction Dive

Get insights from more than 1,000 construction professionals to help paint a better picture into how leaders are thinking about the economy, its impact on construction and planning for 2024.

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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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Best Project Water/Environment: Steinaker Service Canal

ENR Construction

As part of an extensive modification effort, this project’s scope of work included enclosing the Steinaker Service Canal within a pressurized pipeline and installing more than 15,000 linear ft of 78-in. solid wall high density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe.

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Best Project Sports/Entertainment: Utah Tech Greater Zion Stadium

ENR Construction

This expansion effort included a new skybox structure for Utah Tech’s stadium, a state-of-the-art press box, event operations spaces and new athletic training facilities.

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Capability, creativity and low carbon: 3 ways steel buildings deliver opportunities

Construction Dive

Practical and durable building approaches that can reduce carbon emissions and enhance energy efficiency in low-rise, steel commercial buildings.

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Award of Merit Water/Environment: Logan Regional WW Treatment

ENR Construction

As the city of Logan's largest-ever capital improvement project, this effort replaced an existing 460-acre open-air wastewater lagoon complex with an 18-million-gallon-per-day regional wastewater treatment facility.

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Virginia Tech wins $450K grant for modular workforce development

Construction Dive

A team focused on scaling offsite construction in Appalachia hopes it can rebuild both the workforce and affordable homes.

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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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Best Project Higher Educ/Research, Best Project Sustainability: Utah State Moab Academic Center

ENR Construction

Utah State’s newest single-story academic building is combustion free and all electric. As the university’s first net-zero facility, it is designed to meet LEED Silver, but the team is seeking LEED Gold.

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7 ways multifamily designers can promote wellness in urban communities

BD+C

7 ways multifamily designers can promote wellness in urban communities 0 qpurcell Mon, 11/27/2023 - 14:32 MFPRO+ Blog Shepley Bulfinch's Natalie Shutt-Banks, AIA, identifies design elements that multifamily developers can use to maximize space while creating a positive impact on residents and the planet Natalie Shutt-Banks, AIA MFPRO+ Blog Multifamily Housing Biophilic Design Sustainable Design and Construction Since the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an increase in the amount of time individ

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Award of Merit Small Project: Wheeler Historic Farm

ENR Construction

As a year-round learning center, this 6,450-sq-ft facility will help visitors reconnect with nature, learn about the Salt Lake Valley’s agricultural heritage and provide opportunities to learn about historic farming practices through hands-on experiences.

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Promoting wellness in urban communities

BD+C

Promoting wellness in urban communities 0 qpurcell Mon, 11/27/2023 - 14:32 MFPRO+ Blog Shepley Bulfinch's Natalie Shutt-Banks, AIA, identifies design elements that multifamily developers can use to maximize space while creating a positive impact on residents and the planet Natalie Shutt-Banks, AIA MFPRO+ Blog Multifamily Housing Biophilic Design Sustainable Design and Construction Since the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an increase in the amount of time individuals spend in their residences.

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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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New Method May Reduce Membrane Fouling in Desalination Plants

ENR Construction

Adding a common type of thermally sensitive crystals could help extend the life of desalination plant membranes, according to new research.

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Kimley-Horn eliminates the guesswork of electric vehicle charger site selection

BD+C

Kimley-Horn eliminates the guesswork of electric vehicle charger site selection 0 dbarista Mon, 11/27/2023 - 15:08 Engineers Private businesses and governments can now choose their new electric vehicle (EV) charger locations with data-driven precision. Kimley-Horn, the national engineering, planning, and design consulting firm, today launched TREDLite EV, a cloud-based tool that helps organizations develop and optimize their EV charger deployment strategies based on the organization’s unique pri

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Best Project Renovation/Restoration: The Warehouse Food Hall

ENR Construction

An extension of Boise’s 8th Street dining district, this nearly 30,000-sq-ft project has space for more than 20 food and retail vendors.

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Life of an Architect Podcast Ep. 139: 2023 Holiday Gift Guide for Architects

BD+C

Life of an Architect Podcast Ep. 139: 2023 Holiday Gift Guide for Architects Life of an Architect Podcast dbarista Mon, 11/27/2023 - 09:51 It’s almost that gift-giving time of the year, and if you have an architect in your life, you know that getting them a gift is potentially the most agonizing experience possible. That’s why we’re here. Now in its 14th consecutive year, welcome to Episode 139 Holiday Gift Guide for Architects 2023!

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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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Comprehensive Guide to Glass Block Windows: Installation, Types, and Pros & Cons

CivilJungle

Introduction of Glass Block Windows Glass block windows came into fashion in the early 1900’s as a durable and insulating alternative to natural light entering factories.

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Best Project Airport/Transit: Utah Transit Authority

ENR Construction

The effort to replace the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) Central Bus Garage spanned numerous phases and multiple bid packages.

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Award of Merit Airport/Transit: Sandpoint Junction

ENR Construction

Adding a second main line track to the Sandpoint Junction Connector alleviated a single track chokepoint.

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Stantec Will Design Battery Cell Plant Seen as Canada's Largest

ENR Construction

Estimated $800M project in British Columbia, which would produce 135 million lithium-ion cell batteries annually, is set to start construction next year and operate by 2028.

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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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Intermountain Project of the Year, Best Project Residential/Hospitality, Best Project Safety: The West Quarter

ENR Construction

Crews navigated mid-project changes and evolving materials challenges on this 6-acre development, all while maintaining a no-nonsense focus on safety.

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Best Project Sports/Entertainment: Aurora Southeast Rec Center

ENR Construction

Construction on this new recreation center began in February 2021 after an extensive public input process. The $41.9-million, 77,000-sq-ft facility features the first indoor fieldhouse in the city and spans 23,000 sq ft.

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Best Project Water/Environment: Chemical Phosphorous Removal

ENR Construction

The South Platte Renew Water Recovery Facility treats approximately 20 million gallons per day of residential and industrial wastewater from 300,000 residents in connecting communities.

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Best Project Cultural/Worship: Meridian Library

ENR Construction

As an anchor and long-term tenant at the 80-acre Orchard Park mixed-use development, the new 15,000-sq-ft Meridian Library features a modern farmhouse aesthetic to reflect the city’s agricultural history as well as supplementary modern planar forms supporting the development’s overall design theme.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

Research reveals 96% of respondents are very or fairly optimistic about their organization’s growth prospects for the next year. The InEight Global Capital Projects Outlook also finds over half see digital technology as the greatest growth opportunity. But these are only some of the findings. Don't be kept in the dark when it comes to the future. Read the report today!

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Project of the Year finalist, Best Project Health Care: Primary Children's Inpatient Remodel

ENR Construction

This four-year remodel and expansion project included the total renovation of Primary Children’s Hospital’s NICU, oncology and anesthesia departments as well as the neurological trauma unit, nuclear medicine area, IT offices, administrative offices, doctor recovery spaces, LifeFlight services, meditation room and all corridors.

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Award of Merit Health Care: Huntsman Cancer Center

ENR Construction

At 6,000 sq ft, this cyclotron radiochemistry facility serves as a manufacturing source of radiopharmaceuticals, which are used in positron emission tomography (PET) scans that provide vital clinical care and research information on illnesses such as cancer, dementia and cardiovascular diseases.

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Best Project Highway/Bridge: SR-172 RR Crossing

ENR Construction

More than 15,000 vehicles travel S.R. 172 (5600 West) daily in Utah’s Salt Lake Valley, but an at-grade crossing with the Union Pacific Railroad was creating up to eight hour delays on this two-lane corridor.