Mon.Nov 13, 2023

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Commercial Construction Strategies: Flagship Stores to Footprint Expansion

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Over the last few years, Englewood Construction has been involved in several flagship store and brand expansion projects with our national retail, fitness, and restaurant clients. These types of commercial construction projects are very important to the growth of their brands and offer many opportunities for our national contracting team to apply our experience and know-how to ensure a successful completion.

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Constructing with Intelligence: How Autodesk AI Helps You Be More Efficient

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The construction industry is no stranger to big changes. Whether it’s the proliferation of BIM, the shift to digital plans and documents over paper, or the rise of mobility and cloud collaboration, transformation has been part of the industry’s DNA over the last few decades. Every big change has certainly come with its challenges, but the construction industry has successfully overcome these pain points to advance processes and achieve new levels of efficiency.

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Insurance market update: Property coverage in South Florida

Construction Dive

While many are quick to blame the macro trend of inflation for property insurance increases, there are actual events with consequences inherent to the Florida market, that should be credited for the recent developments.

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AU 2023 Day 1: General Session Highlights and Top Construction Sessions

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Autodesk University (AU) is back at the Entertainment Capital of the World: Las Vegas. Day 1 has already lived up to the hype with thought-provoking sessions, including an engaging General Session led by Autodesk’s CEO, Andrew Anagnost. This year, Andrew covered important topics that affect your everyday work, including how the future of work is shifting rapidly, the highly anticipated effects of AI on Design & Make, and the disruption that comes with these changes that will ultimately make

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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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Top 5 causes of construction lawsuits

Construction Dive

Understanding the common causes of cost disputes and overruns can help contractors avoid them, according to the latest Crux report.

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Tutor Perini’s loss widens on continued legal disputes

Construction Dive

The Los Angeles-based heavy civil contractor said it is working to resolve most of its outstanding litigation by the end of 2024.

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Project of the Year and Best Project Office/Retail/Mixed-Use: Mass Timber for Mass Workers: The C. Gerald Lucey Building

ENR Construction

A new urban infill building in Brockton, Mass., leaned on older technologies to create a model of sustainability and hybrid working environments for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

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Infrastructure progress may depend on 2024 election: White House

Construction Dive

Public investment and civil projects can fall victim to the short-term political cycles of democracies, according to a new report.

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Project of the Year Finalist and Best Project Sports/Entertainment: Connecticut College Waterfront Revitalization

ENR Construction

Once overgrown with invasive plant species along its waterfront, Connecticut College embarked on a revitalization project to open up scenic views of the Thames River.

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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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Leveraging mobile organization to improve your construction business

Construction Dive

Establishing a system of organization in work vans maximizes efficiency and maintains a safe working environment for employees.

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Best Project Highway/Bridge: I-295 Over Veranda Street Bridge Replacement

ENR Construction

The efficient replacement of the aging crossing in Maine’s largest city showcased the advantages of accelerated bridge construction techniques.

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Life of an Architect Podcast Ep. 138: Is Architecture School Broken? (Part 2)

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Life of an Architect Podcast Ep. 138: Is Architecture School Broken? (Part 2) Life of an Architect Podcast dbarista Mon, 11/13/2023 - 10:01 Are students graduating from architecture school prepared for the profession? Is the educational system aligned with the workplace? What is the best software to teach students? Can we all just get along? We started this exploration of the idea that architecture school may need some modifications in Episode 137.

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Behind the Build: Interview with Noyan Uras, Founder & CEO at Integrare Group

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The most innovative and forward-thinking construction firms know, innovation doesn't just "happen," rather, it's a result of a willingness to take on new challenges and push boundaries. When we sat down with Noyan Uras , Founder & CEO of Integrare Group , it was clear that the company’s culture was ingrained with principles of adaptive thinking, professional and social impact, and ultimately, collective purpose.

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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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Suffolk taps Tutor Perini veteran for gaming exec role

Construction Dive

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

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November 2023 City Scoop: Indianapolis

ENR Construction

Project data from Dodge Data & Analytics for the Midwest region.

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Unlocking the Value of Temporary Housing: A Comprehensive Guide

Contractor Connection

Temporary housing is a critical, yet often underappreciated, facet of the insurance and property management industries. In this blog post, we will delve into the concept of temporary housing, explore its value proposition, and highlight the unique benefits it offers to insurance carriers, property management firms, temporary housing companies, and policyholders.

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Midwest People: November 2023

ENR Construction

Updates about construction professionals in the Midwest region.

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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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Award of Merit Office/Retail/Mised-Use: 555 Greenwich Street

ENR Construction

One of the most sustainable commercial properties in New York City, this 16-story, 270,000-sq-ft tower is designed to exceed local 2030 climate targets for office buildings by more than 45% and meet New York state’s 2050 carbon-neutral targets.

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Best Project Renovation/Restoration: Tiffany Landmark

ENR Construction

Interior renovation of this more than century-old building included redesign of the retail space, the Blue Box Café and double-height video screen walls behind the existing windows.

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Award of Merit Renovation/Restoration: Hall des Lumières

ENR Construction

With its Beaux-Arts design that includes a pioneering H-shaped plan that maximizes natural light, the landmark Emigrant Industrial Savings Bank building was ideal for being transformed into a 40,000-sq-ft public art center.

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Best Project Residential/Hospitality: 96+Broadway

ENR Construction

This luxury residential condominium on Manhattan’s Upper West side, situated near a busy subway station, is a 270,000- sq-ft tower with 131 units, three stories of residential amenities, three new retail spaces and a grand residential lobby on the ground level.

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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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Award of Merit Small Project: Sorin Medical

ENR Construction

Located on the first floor and basement level of an existing Manhattan building, the state-of-the-art outpatient ambulatory specialized care facility features cutting-edge CT scan equipment to expedite examination of possible cardiac conditions and has advanced surgical equipment for performing emergency procedures.

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Award of Merit Sports/Entertainment: Citi Field Upgrades

ENR Construction

Totaling more than 26,000 sq ft of renovated space, the ballpark’s first major upgrade since opening in 2009 focused on enhancing the game day experience, with new clubs and gathering spaces, expanded suites and a greater variety of food and beverage options.

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Project of the Year Finalist and Best Project K-12 Education: Bristol County Agricultural High School Campus Expansion and Renovation

ENR Construction

Originally constructed in 1912, the Bristol County Agricultural High School campus lacked sufficient facilities to meet the school district’s current mission—to expand its programs and grow enrollment to 600 students.

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Best Project Airport/Transit: Logan International Airport Terminal B to C Connector

ENR Construction

The intricacies of working within an active airport made daily coordination essential for the 128,000-sq-ft connector, which included tasks ranging from placing foundations and tying in new electrical systems to safely managing passenger traffic and coordinating site logistics with multiple airlines.

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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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Award of Merit Airport/Transit: Bradley International Airport Ground Transportation Center

ENR Construction

Spanning 20 acres, the three-building, 1.5-million-sq-ft complex consolidates all rental car companies, providing convenient access for passengers while also eliminating the need for shuttle bus connections.

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Best Project Cultural/Worship: The Huntington Theatre

ENR Construction

This $58-million renovation seeks to recognize the history of the landmark theater, which opened in 1925, while integrating improvements to meet the demands of modern performing arts venues.

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Best Project Health Care: Boston Medical Center Brockton Behavioral Health Center

ENR Construction

The $41-million project was a redevelopment of a former nursing home into an 82-bed behavioral health care facility that treats people with mental illness and substance abuse issues.

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