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Volvo Sees Automated Trucks Off-Road Before On-Highway

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But automation is already at work in mining and other off-road applications, and could well appear in on/off-road construction trucks in the next few years, said Volvo Truck executives during a Monday presentation at a truck show in Atlanta.

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Fire Collapses I85 Bridge in Atlanta

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A section of Interstate 85 just north of downtown Atlanta is closed indefinitely after the bridge near Piedmont Heights caught fire and collapsed. No estimate is available on how long the road will be closed or what repairs will have to be made. No injuries were reported. The bridge is located on northbound I85 near Ga.

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4 key innovations and construction trends across airport design

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4 key innovations and construction trends across airport design 0 qpurcell Mon, 12/04/2023 - 10:04 Airports Here are some of the key trends Skanska is seeing in the aviation sector, from congestion solutions to sustainability. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Over the past few years, this 1.3

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Atlanta metro commission floats $173B transportation plan

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The Atlanta Regional Commission's draft plan includes $102 billion for the maintenance of existing infrastructure including road resurfacing, bridge repair and transit upgrades.

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Luxury multifamily project under way in Atlanta; 215 residences planned

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Hines Multifamily is building @1377, a luxury complex comprising 215 "urban-style residences" in Atlanta's Brookhaven neighborhood. The site is close to the Brookhaven MARTA station on Peachtree Road. The project—Hines' first in the city—was designed by The Preston Partnership and includes studios and one- and two-bedroom units.

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The benefits of biophilic design in the built environment

BD+C

Before construction of our Los Angeles office, our team collected material information to quantify health and environmental impacts, and conducted an occupancy survey to understand end user needs. The Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design, Atlanta, Ga. In Los Angeles, our 13,482-sf office is LEED and Fitwel certified.

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We Analyzed 600+ Construction Job Listings for Gender Bias: What We Found Surprised Us

Autodesk Construction Cloud

When we think of someone who works in construction, what are the first images that pop in our head? Many of us might immediately picture a male since the construction industry is primarily male — with women representing just around 10% of the workforce — and this is usually what is depicted in the media as well.

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