Mon.Oct 09, 2023

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Understanding the Role and Importance of Construction Labor in the United States

The Constructor

With various infrastructure projects constantly underway and a high demand for real estate, the construction industry heavily relies on its labor force for success. In this article, we will explore the significance of construction labor in the US economy and its impact on employment and economic growth. We will also delve into the current landscape […] The post Understanding the Role and Importance of Construction Labor in the United States appeared first on The Constructor.

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Breaking ground on mental health, one conversation at a time

Construction Dive

With staggering mental illness and suicide rates in construction reported across nearly all regions, it’s clear that improving working conditions and addressing mental health is critical.

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Design solutions for mental health as a secondary diagnosis

BD+C

Design solutions for mental health as a secondary diagnosis 0 qpurcell Mon, 10/09/2023 - 13:35 Healthcare Facilities Rachel Vedder, RA, LEED AP, Senior Architect, Design Collaborative, shares two design solutions for hospitals treating behavioral health patients. Rachel Vedder, RA, LEED AP Healthcare Facilities Hospital Design Trends Designers In the middle of a mental health crisis, with a healthcare system that does not fully support the wide variety of psychiatric needs, hospital leaders and

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Construction planning reverses 6-month losing streak

Construction Dive

Strength in education, life sciences and healthcare boosted the institutional segment, while a weaker office outlook drove commercial activity down.

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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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Iconic Intuit Dome Realizes A Sustainable Vision

ENR Construction

Spanning 1.1 million gross sq ft, the $1.8-billion Intuit Dome is the latest in a long series of sports arenas to rise along the West Coast.

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Groups Push for Industry Diversity As Reality Rather Than Goal

ENR Construction

Construction Inclusion Week, set for Oct. 16-20, has more than 5,000 contractor and other participants signed up this year; while leaders on Oct. 3 launched AEC Unites, a nonprofit focused on more recruitment of Black professionals and sustained hiring of Black-owned companies.

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Northvolt to build $5B battery factory in Canada

Construction Dive

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

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Groups Seek Industry Diversity As Reality, Rather Than Goal

ENR Construction

Construction Inclusion Week, set for Oct. 16-20, has more than 5,000 contractor and other participants signed up this year; while leaders on Oct. 3 launched AEC Unites, a nonprofit focused on recruitment of Black professionals and sustained hiring of Black-owned companies.

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Dissecting code language updates to lightning protection systems

Construction Specifier

Photo courtesy East Coast Lightning Equipment Inc. By Brad Van Dam and Tim Harger A bolt of lightning can produce anywhere from 100 million to one billion volts and strikes, and contains billions of watts of power, according to National Geographic. In fact, energy from lightning heats the air briefly to around 27,760 C (50,000 F) according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA).

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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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Sherwin Asrow, Founding Member of Chicago Committee on High Rise Buildings, Dies at 101

ENR Construction

During his career as a structural engineer, Asrow had been involved with numerous major projects in Chicago, as well as updating the city's high-rise building code.

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Biden Administration Announces 12 Additions to Mega Construction Project Program

Contractor Magazine

Program to expand equal opportunity, diversity in construction trades for jobs on large infrastructure projects.

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ENR MidAtlantic Unveils 2024 Top Young Professionals

ENR Construction

Written by the staff of ENR MidAtlantic Construction, this blog offers insights, analysis and opinionated takes on the latest news, trends and projects.

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Iconic Intuit Arena Arena Realizes A Sustainable Vision

ENR Construction

Spanning 1.1 million gross sq ft, the $1.8-billion Intuit Dome is the latest in a long series of sports arenas to rise along the West Coast.

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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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ENR Mountain States Announces Project of the Year Finalists for 2023

ENR Construction

Project and people news from the editor of The Daily Journal.

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Federal Report Proposes Changes After Fermilab Worker's Fall

ENR Construction

Construction of a portion of Fermilab's $978-million PIP-II project has been paused for months.

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Federal Report Details Fermilab Construction Accident Amid Worker's Lawsuit

ENR Construction

A Dept. of Energy report details a worker's fall on a portion of Fermilab's $978-million PIP-II project.

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Federal Report Recommends Changes After Fermilab Construction Accident

ENR Construction

Construction of a portion of Fermilab's $978-million PIP-II project has been paused for months.

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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.