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Washington sheet metal worker recruits other women to the trades

Construction Dive

Tammy Meyen recently joined the International Training Institute in a role designed to help entice nontraditional workers to join the construction industry.

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8 Must-Listen Digital Builder Podcasts to Wrap Up 2023

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Another year has flown by, and here at Autodesk, we're not slowing down—especially when it comes to the Digital Builder podcast. With over 35 episodes released in 2023, we explored the cutting edge of design and construction with some of the most inspiring minds in the industry. Before saying goodbye to 2023, we thought it'd be great to have a roundup of notable Digital Builder episodes this year.

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New York inks $10B toward semiconductor R&D partnership

Construction Dive

IBM, Micron and Applied Materials want to build a chip research and development center in the state’s capital, Albany.

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A Guide to Keeping Your Healthcare Practice Open during a Remodel

Wolgast Corporation

Healthcare practitioners can have a difficult time deciding when to start an occupied office remodel due to the speculation of shutdown inconvenience, operations minimization, or the lessening of their income. These are all legitimate concerns during healthcare construction, but Wolgast can offer several scenarios and strategies to keep your practice going while remodeling your office.

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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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Infrastructure nudges backlog higher as other sectors struggle

Construction Dive

A growing number of contractors face difficulties in securing new work, according to Associated Builders and Contractors.

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4 contech firms, $60M in funding

Construction Dive

Amid a challenging venture capital environment and the struggles of their larger peers, contech startups continue to find fundraising success.

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Contractors Selected for $2.4B Australia Rail Loop Tunnel

ENR Construction

CPB Contractors Pty Ltd, Ghella Pty Ltd and Acciona Construction Australia Pty Ltd. are scheduled to start tunneling in 2026.

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Streamlining Troubleshooting: How the Knowledge Value Chain Enhances Field Service Efficiency

Dezide

In a previous blog post, we delved into the intriguing question of “How much time should you invest in an expert troubleshooting knowledge base?” It provided valuable insights into the time-consuming nature of building and maintaining a knowledge base and pinpointed where the hours and effort are invested. This understanding underscores the importance of the Read more The post Streamlining Troubleshooting: How the Knowledge Value Chain Enhances Field Service Efficiency appeared first

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Former Philadelphia Union Local Chief Found Guilty For Second Time

ENR Construction

A birthday dinner former union business manage John Dougherty, and gifts to relatives, were allegedly paid with union funds.

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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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Mind the Gap

BD+C

Mind the Gap 1 kcichowicz Wed, 12/13/2023 - 07:42 Multifamily Housing Incorporating temporary expansion joints on larger construction projects can help avoid serious consequences. Here's why and how. APA – THE ENGINEERED WOOD ASSOCIATION MFPRO+ Blog The building was large, but not unusual, with an equally sizeable floor sheathed with OSB. What was unusual was the enormous amount of rain that unexpectedly doused the site during construction.

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Canada Court Toughens Site Safety Liability for Ontario Project Owners

ENR Construction

National Supreme Court upholds decision that owner Sudbury, Ontario was also liable in death of pedestrian struck by a contractor road grader in 2015.

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Exploring Dormer Windows: Types, Installation, and Considerations

CivilJungle

Introduction of Dormer Windows ‘Dormer’ is derived from the French word ‘dormer’ which means ‘sleeping room’. lucarnes were used to provide ventilation to the spires of buildings thus the oldest form of lucarnes dormers.

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Failing Anchor Rods Faulted for Rhode Island Bridge Closure

ENR Construction

One of Rhode Island's busiest bridges has been closed due to structural degradation.

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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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ABC Economist: Recession Is Still Coming, Despite Strong 2023

ENR Construction

While inflation and interest rate hikes have eased, the economy is weakening, according to construction economist Anirban Basu.

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Economist: Recession Is Still Coming, Despite Strong 2023

ENR Construction

While inflation and interest rate hikes have eased, the economy is weakening, according to construction economist Anirban Basu.

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Former Philadelphia Local Union Chief Found Guilty For Second Time

ENR Construction

A birthday dinner former union business manage John Dougherty, and gifts to relatives, were allegedly paid with union funds.

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Economist: Recession Still Coming, Despite Strong 2023

ENR Construction

While inflation and rate hikes have eased, the economy is weakening, says ABC's Anirban Basu.

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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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Construction Set to Start on $1.2B Battery Plant in Tucson, Ariz.

ENR Construction

American Battery Factory's $1.2-billion, 2-million-sq-ft gigafactory and eventual headquarters will produce lithium iron phosphate battery cells.

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Construction Set for $1.2B Alternative Battery Component Plant in Tucson

ENR Construction

San Diego developer also announced plan for estimated $300M U.S.

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Burns & McDonnell Relies on this Industry Leading Enterprise Project Performance Solution as a Pillar Technology

ENR Construction

See how Burns & McDonnell leverages this solution for its functionality, scalability, usability and more, ensuring consistent project success throughout their organization.

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Ontario Project Owners Face New Safety Liability, Canada High Court Says

ENR Construction

Traditional contractor-owner relationships “are being rocked” by decision in long-running case related to death of pedestrian struck by road grader on municipal project, says industry group.

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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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Ontario Project Owners Face New Accident Liability, Canada High Curt Says

ENR Construction

Traditional contractor-owner relationships “are being rocked” by decision in long-running case related to death of pedestrian struck by road grader on municipal project, says industry group.

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Going Beyond the Digital Twin: Smart Project Execution

ENR Construction

You’ve reached the final stage of your project: detailed engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning. How are you ensuring all objectives are met to achieve successful project delivery?

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Accelerating Your Journey to Smarter Industrial Facilities: Design

ENR Construction

Transform your design processes for this new digital world by identifying efficiencies that can be gained that can help improve project delivery and overall quality in your projects.

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Driving Greater Project Returns: How Decision Makers Can Maximize Their Organizations Financial Success

ENR Construction

Learn how leaders can empower more informed decision making to drive greater project returns.

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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!