Wed.Oct 18, 2023

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Group calls for more Black prime contractors

Construction Dive

Construction CEO Deryl McKissak, whose ancestor started a building firm after being freed from slavery, founded AEC Unites with leaders from Turner and Jacobs.

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6 ways to integrate nature into the workplace

BD+C

6 ways to integrate nature into the workplace 0 qpurcell Wed, 10/18/2023 - 09:16 Biophilic Design Integrating nature into the workplace is critical to the well-being of employees, teams and organizations. Yet despite its many benefits, incorporating nature in the built environment remains a challenge. Suzanne Carlson and Ryan Mullenix Office Buildings Headquarters Designers Biophilic Design The very first buildings—and those for thousands of years after—were designed to shelter us from the eleme

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Wendy’s exec leads new store growth across the world

Construction Dive

Abigail Pringle oversees restaurant design, real estate, construction and franchise development for the fast food giant.

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Train Derailment Causes Bridge Collapse Over Highway Near Pueblo, Colo.

ENR Construction

The NTSB says a broken rail led to the train's derailment, which caused the bridge to partially collapse onto I-25, killing a truck driver and necessitating the highway’s closure.

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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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Lennar reports data breach

Construction Dive

Over 7,400 customers were affected by the incident, which involved access to names and Social Security numbers.

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University of Dayton snares grant to build AR/VR safety training

Construction Dive

A portion of the $850,000 award will also seed collaborative efforts at Texas A&M and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

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Enhancing Interoperability and Data Management to Unlock the Potential of BIM

ENR Construction

To unlock the full potential of building information modeling, get your data and your interoperability standards right.

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NYC project looks to support climate law with building inspection tech

Construction Dive

The AI-powered technology under development detects leaks from building exteriors through robots and drone scans.

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House Panel Spotlights Highway Trust Fund's Looming Woes

ENR Construction

CBO estimates $241B trust fund shortfall for 2024-2033, assuming no revenue increase and spending hikes to reflect inflation.

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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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Your vision. Our purpose.

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Your vision. Our purpose. 1 kcichowicz Wed, 10/18/2023 - 11:10 All Weather Insulated Panels is distinctly positioned to support your design intent, performance requirements, and sustainability goals with our industry-leading lineup of insulated wall, roof and deck systems.

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How a Patent Hinders Construction and Engineering Innovation

ENR Construction

The Pankow Foundation is immensely disappointed and frustrated.

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Engineered Wood Sprouts Solutions for Supermarket Chain

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Engineered Wood Sprouts Solutions for Supermarket Chain 1 kcichowicz Wed, 10/18/2023 - 13:31 Switching from a steel roof system to an engineered wood one helped a Sprouts Farmers Market design team solve supply chain challenges and lower the location’s carbon footprint. APA – THE ENGINEERED WOOD ASSOCIATION Sprouts Farmers Market, a grocery store specializing in fresh produce and healthy products, offers a familiar presence throughout the country.

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UC Berkeley Plans $2B Silicon Valley Campus at NASA's Ames Research Center

ENR Construction

The 1.4-million-sq-ft project still needs environmental approvals.

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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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Autodesk Construction Cloud Wins 2023 Technology Solution Category for Inside Constructions Foundation Awards 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Our team at Autodesk Construction Cloud is excited to announce the platform is the recipient of the 2023 Technology Solution Award for The Inside Construction Foundation Awards , which proudly shines a light on Australian major construction and civil infrastructure industries. The awards showcase innovative people and projects which seek to promote core standards around safety and environmental sustainability throughout major and local projects.