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How to comply with OSHA’s new PPE standard

Construction Dive

Starting this month, the agency will require construction employers to provide workers with properly fitting safety gear.

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China Announces It will Build Controversial 60GW Mega-Dam in Tibet

ENR Construction

Estimated $137B hydroelectric project, announced Dec. 25, would be three times larger than Three Gorges Dam and in region where 8.8-magnitude earthquake occurred on Jan 8generating major concern from opponents and skepticism if China will sustain the investment as it faces an economic slowdown.

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Disaster recovery contractors poised to take on LA wildfire damage

Construction Dive

Construction firms such as Jacobs, AECOM and Quanta Services could play key roles in the rebuilding efforts, according to financial services company Baird.

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Tony Ingram: At Unique, Complicated and Diverse Longwood Reimagined Job, No Task is Too Big or Too Small for Bancroft's Senior Project Manager

ENR Construction

With only his shovel and a squeegee for company, Tony Ingram cut a lonely figure after hours one night last spring, as he cleared runoff from a torrential rain that had turned a section of the rear entrance of the 1,100-acre Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pa., into a mud flat.

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Your Blueprint for Efficient Construction Project Management

Take control of your construction projects with this comprehensive guide to modern project controls. Learn how to integrate advanced tools that centralize budgets, schedules, and performance metrics. Discover strategies to prevent overruns, predict risks, and optimize workflows using real-time data and predictive insights. This guide is designed for construction leaders aiming for excellence in a competitive landscape.

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Turner kicks off $780M dedicated soccer stadium, NYC’s first

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

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Unlock Hidden Potential: Strategies for Winning Expired Listing Leads

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In real estate, the key to success often lies in uncovering opportunities where others may see obstacles.

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Pranaya Shrestha: Brought Caltrain's $2-billion Electrification Project to Completion

ENR Construction

When Pranaya Shrestha’s father immigrated to the United States from Nepal in 1976, he sacrificed a prestigious government position and worked seven days a week operating a grocery store in Minnesota.

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The Expanding Role of Physician Assistants in Modern Healthcare

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Over time, the healthcare sector has undergone numerous changes.

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Tommy Linstroth: Accelerating Environmentally Responsible Construction with Technology that Automates and Reports Metrics

ENR Construction

While studying at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Tommy Linstroth began noticing that the forests he had played in growing up in were disappearing, overtaken by urban sprawl.

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The Funding Blueprint for Your Construction Business – Your Guide to Growth

Take your construction business to the next level with our comprehensive 2025 funding guide! Whether you're managing seasonal cash flow challenges, dealing with unexpected equipment repairs, or planning to scale your operations, securing the right funding is essential for success. This guide explores a range of fast and flexible financing options tailored for construction businesses.

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We need another infrastructure law

Construction Dive

Carlo Scissura has a message for Congress and President-elect Trump: Building a stronger country can’t stop now.

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Josh Levy: Using Artificial Intelligence to Revolutionize Document Review

ENR Construction

Artificial intelligence is already changing construction, but one of the most adopted uses of the technology comes from Document Crunch

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Trump names former EEOC Commissioner Keith Sonderling deputy labor secretary

Construction Dive

If both are confirmed, Sonderling would work alongside former Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Trump’s pick for secretary of labor.

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Tanya W. Komas: Founding a Program that Speeds Active Military Members Transition to Civilian Life and Construction Careers

ENR Construction

The journey to founding the Concrete Preservation Institute Foundation was fueled by CEO Tanya Wattenburg Komas “following my passions every step of the way.

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Guide to SaaS, PaaS, and Hybrid ERP: Make the Right Deployment Choice

ERP deployment options such as SaaS, PaaS, on-premises, and hybrid models directly impact your firm's scalability, security, and integration capabilities. This guide reviews how each approach supports key priorities such as managing complex projects, maintaining data sovereignty, and achieving seamless collaboration. By understanding the nuances of these options, you can make decisions that enhance your ERP's performance while aligning with budget and long-term goals.

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Mark Pestrella: Originated InfrastructureLA Group to Boost Project Coordination, Maximize Funding and Prep for Calamities

ENR Construction

Mark Pestrella wasn’t born with a passion for public service, but, as in a proverbial coming-of-age story, fire transformed him at the age of 17.

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John Ballas: Contractor Pushes to Help Longtime Client, Brockton Hospital, Get Back to Full Service after 10-alarm Fire

ENR Construction

Driving to his office in Avon, Mass., around 7 a.m. on Feb. 7, 2023, John Ballas received a call from his firm’s site supervisor overseeing two projects at Brockton Hospital in Brockton, Mass.

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Jordan Carrier: Assembled an Expert Team and Led its Installation of More Than a Mile of Pipe Under a Busy Shipping Channel

ENR Construction

As executive vice president of Garney Construction’s eastern U.S. pipeline operations, Jordan Carrier helmed a team that pushed the limits of trenchless construction by conducting a 5,700-ft horizontal directional drill to install 42-in.-dia HDPE pipe for a wastewater force main under a busy shipping channel in Virginia.

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Martin Gross: Technology Developer Pushes Needle Forward on Using Algae for Wastewater Treatment

ENR Construction

Martin Gross, co-founder and CEO of Gross-Wen Technologies, has long been fascinated by the possibilities of algae as a sustainability solution.

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Unlock The Blueprint: How To Construct A Better Payment Workflow

Speaker: Timothy Allsopp

Payment challenges often lead to delayed projects, financial bottlenecks, and strained relationships. With construction projects becoming more complex, outdated processes are no longer sustainable. By refining financial workflow, companies can improve cash flow, reduce error, and foster trust between stakeholders. Discover practical strategies for redesigning payment systems to overcome workflow challenges while creating a smoother, more reliable process for contractors and subcontractors alike.

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ENR's 2024 Top 25 Newsmakers

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This years group of ENR Newsmakers clearly demonstrates a throughline between the past and the future, offering solutions to nagging industry problems and improvements to existing methods and approaches. Read on to learn about their achievements.

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Karl E. Humberson: Energy Exec Steers Mammoth Offshore Wind Power Project Through Ocean of Challenges

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Dominion Energy engineer keeps construction of the countrys largest offshore wind energy projecta novel $10-billion, 178-turbine effort off the Virginia coast on track to finish by the end of 2026demonstrating clean energy's critical role in meeting US climate change mitigation goals.

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Karl E. Humberson: Dominion Energy Exec Steers Mammoth Offshore Wind Power Project Through Ocean of Challenges

ENR Construction

Veteran energy engineer has led construction of the countrys largest offshore wind energy projecta novel $10-billion, 178-turbine effort off the Virginia coast, on track to finish by the end of 2026demonstrates how clean energy still has a critical role for the US to meet climate change goals.

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Dale Sinclair: Delivers on the Promise of Industrialized Construction at London's Manchester Airport — and Beyond

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Design firm WSP and U.K.-based contractor Mace Group have pioneered an industrialized construction method that has now delivered nodes and fixed links for a new airport concourse at London’s Manchester Airport that will expand capacity by adding 12 new gates.

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Optimize Construction Projects with CMiC’s Industry-Leading ERP

Construction project managers face constant challenges, from delayed schedules to fragmented workflows. CMiC’s ERP transforms how projects are managed, providing a unified system for financials, scheduling, and collaboration. With tools for real-time insights, cost control, and document management, CMiC empowers managers to make confident decisions.

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Stuart Yanow: Guiding Light During the Tricky Drilling of the 900-well Geothermal Field at the Microsoft Thermal Energy Center

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It’s serendipitous for the Microsoft Thermal Energy Center team that young Stuart Yanow decided to take his older sister’s advice and major in mechanical engineering rather than health sciences.

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ENR 2024 Top 25 Newsmakers

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There is no future without a past, and this year’s group of ENR Newsmakers clearly demonstrates a throughline between those moving points in time, offering solutions to the types of questions we all may have asked ourselves at some point: How do I look at what came before, and fix it? Improve upon it? Do it differently? Make it better?

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Vince Granato: Managing a $2-billion Transformation of Portland International Airport

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Joe Schneider recalls when he and Dave Garske approached Vince Granato about a series of near-misses on the construction site of the $1.2-billion TCORE project, the centerpiece of the $2-billion PDX Next program to transform Portland International Airport.

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Mark Bransom: Veteran Water Engineer Demonstrates Agility and Ability to Adapt and Coordinate on the Nation’s Largest Dam Removal Project

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Mark Bransom, CEO since 2016 of Klamath River Renewal Corp., credits his more than 30-year career in water resources management and engineering for his ability to oversee the successful completion of the largest dam removal project in U.S. history.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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Nikki Bruno: Massachusetts Utility Commissions First U.S. Geothermal Network Linking Residential and Commercial Buildings in an Urban Neighborhood

ENR Construction

When interviewing to work for Eversource Energy in 2020, Nikki L. Bruno was asked if she had experience in the geothermal field. Bruno said no, but offered that she’d taken geology classes and could learn.

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Sarah Buchner: Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence Tech and Silicon Valley Business Development Powered this Newsmaker

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As artificial intelligence continues to transform everyday activities, an arms race in construction technology AI services has begun, and a site-focused startup called Trunk Tools is leading it.

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Robert D. Evans Jr.: Off-site Modular Construction, Transport and Placement of 2,800-ton Cracking Furnace

ENR Construction

Robert D. “Danny” Evans Jr. couldn’t help but smile as four lines of self-propelled modular transporters gently backed a new 2,800-ton cracking furnace into position at Chevron Phillips Chemical Co.’s Baytown, Texas, ethylene plant in September 2022.