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Construction starts plunge 8% as Fed toes line on rates

Construction Dive

January’s manufacturing gains were wiped away as the prolonged impact of higher interest rates and labor issues caught up with the sector.

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Groundbreaking Celebrated for The University of Maine Athletics Renovations

PC Construction

On Wednesday, PC joined The University of Maine to celebrate the start of construction for major renovations to Harold Alfond Sports Arena and the Shawn Walsh Hockey Center. This project will further UMaine’s commitment to excellence in the state’s only Division I athletics program, strengthen gender equity and provide a preferred destination for high school sports championships, competitions and community events.

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‘Infrastructure academy’ coming to Austin

Construction Dive

The initiative will seek to reduce barriers to entry for potential workers and provide career services designed to staff the booming civil sector in Texas.

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Wood Wizardry in Oregon: Innovation Raises the Roof for PDX Terminal B

ENR Construction

Drones, self-propelled modular transporters and a curtain wall that really does hang off the roof like a curtain are all notable technologies that made installing an 18-million-lb timber roof possible at Portland International Airport.

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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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Texas immigration battle has implications for contractors

Construction Dive

A new law that was halted by an appeals court this week presents ramifications for the industry, where an estimated one in four workers is foreign-born.

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Do You Need a CFL for a Dump Truck: Essential Insights

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A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required to operate a dump truck. Depending on the vehicle and the state, specific endorsements may also be necessary. Driving a dump truck professionally requires compliance with specific regulations and licensing standards.

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River Flow Reversed to Solve Sewage Problem for Chicago

ENR Construction

During the 19th century, Chicago’s sewage got dumped into the Chicago River and flowed into Lake Michigan. Because the city’s drinking water was, and still is, drawn from the lake via two mile-long tunnels, officials feared that the sewage would endanger the water supply.

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PC Construction Receives National Award for University of Southern Maine Project

PC Construction

Today, PC Construction accepted a top national award from the Associated General Contractors of America for its work on the University of Southern Maine’s Portland Commons Residence Hall and McGoldrick Center for Career & Student Success. The project earned a Construction Risk Partners Build America Award in the $76-$125 million new building category.

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Black & Veatch Establishes Global Cybersecurity Practice

ENR Construction

Engineer Black & Veatch has brought on Ian Bramson as its vice president of global industrial cybersecurity.

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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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PC Construction Receives National Award for University of Southern Maine Project

PC Construction

Portland, ME – Today, PC Construction accepted a top national award from the Associated General Contractors of America for its work on the University of Southern Maine’s Portland Commons Residence Hall and McGoldrick Center for Career & Student Success. The project earned a Construction Risk Partners Build America Award in the $76-$125 million new building category.

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Construction Economics for March 25, 2024

ENR Construction

ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.

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Intel awarded $8.5B in CHIPS funding

Construction Dive

The award is the largest yet from the Biden administration and will help advance the chipmaker's plants in Arizona, New Mexico, Ohio and Oregon.

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Turner Wins $134M Contract for West Point Football Stadium

ENR Construction

Work on the Michie Stadium Preservation Project is scheduled to start in April and complete in 2026.

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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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Industry Leads for the Week of March 25, 2024

ENR Construction

Information derived from Industrial Reports, a market intelligence firm specializing in industrial construction and equipment leads.

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Pulse for the Week of March 25, 2024

ENR Construction

Project news from Dodge Data & Analytics.

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