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$12B Vegas-to-California rail project breaks ground

Construction Dive

The privately led Brightline West high-speed passenger rail line will slash travel times between Sin City and the Los Angeles area.

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512 West 22nd Street: Biophilic design on the High Line

BD+C

Located on the High Line at a spot known as the Chelsea Thicket, 512 West 22nd Street is a new office building inspired by its proximity to the park’s public space and its location with connection to and views of the Hudson River. .

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Discover the New DEWALT POWERSHIFT™ Cordless Equipment System

Construction Business Owner

Designed to meet the critical needs of concrete professionals – power, runtime, and ergonomics – the electrified line will allow users to transition away from gas-powered equipment, without compromising efficiency and performance. It is backed by DEWALT’s powerhouse portfolio of complimentary tools, accessories, and technology.

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Brightline buys XpressWest rail, plans high-speed SoCal-Vegas line

Construction Dive

The Florida-based company agreed to purchase the high-speed rail project earlier this week, noting that it now holds the only two privately funded intercity rail lines in the U.S.

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Modern Technology Provides the Solution for Recruiting New Employees

Construction Business Owner

To create a culture of top-notch results, a company must have high-quality employees at the helm. It takes a companywide effort, from the executives to the bottom line, to make a company successful. To acquire those standout employees, a company must recruit at a high level.

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Beware of Using Assemblies for Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting

A fundamental element is Job Order Contracting (JOC) is line item estimating which involves breaking down the cost of construction into discrete, granular tasks, each item representing a specific material, labor, and equipment components. Unit Costs: Assign a unit cost to each line item. Market conditions can fluctuate frequently.

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NYC's High Line connects string of high-profile condo projects

BD+C

The High Line, New York City''s elevated park created from a conversion of rail lines, has provided an organizing principle for a series of luxury condo buildings designed by big names in architecture, including Zaha Hadid, Norman Foster, and Robert A.M.