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Avoiding rework in capital construction  

Construction Today

Contractors pour nearly $180 billion every year into rework and other avoidable tasks that fail to move work forward. Capital construction projects generate hundreds of thousands of documents that must be tagged, organized, distributed, reviewed, revised, approved, and handed off throughout the project timeline. Delayed approvals, lost documents, and project disputes drain valuable resources and… Source The post Avoiding rework in capital construction appeared first on Construction Today.

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NY mandates contractor registration for publicly funded projects

Construction Dive

Consultant Kathleen Bloss talks about the type of work the law covers and steps that firms must take to comply.

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Dallas Awards Two Design Contracts for $3.7B Convention Center Overhaul

ENR Construction

Gensler will work on Dallas Memorial Auditorium and KAI will work on The Black Academy of Arts and Letters as part of the major overhaul and expansion project.

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The blueprint for success in mega water projects

Construction Dive

More water projects are valued in the billions. Learn why these complex builds require a specialized team.

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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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GSA Picks Ameresco for $183M Denver Federal Complex Energy Efficiency Upgrades

ENR Construction

Officials plan to build a geothermal heat pump system and solar power generation on the campus, in addition to retrofitting buildings.

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New Buck O’Neil Bridge Helps Smooth Kansas City Traffic

ENR Construction

The John Jordan “Buck” O’Neil Memorial Bridge has been a vital pathway in and out of downtown Kansas City, Mo., since 1956, when it opened as the Broadway Bridge.

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Gateway of opportunity: Vertical-stacking doors in modern spaces

Construction Specifier

By Heather Bender Photos courtesy Clopay Corp. With commercial architects and designers emphasizing openness and flexible use of space, elements such as sectional doors are getting much more attention. In response, door manufacturers are developing engineering and design features to serve a broader range of commercial environments. Once considered merely functional, sectional doors now come in an array of styles, colors, and modern vertical-stacking designs, requiring less space to store and ope

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Midwest’s 2025 Top Young Professionals

ENR Construction

Armed with a wide range of career and life achievements, the individuals selected as ENR Midwest’s 2025 Top Young Professionals reflect a bright future for the region’s design and construction firms.

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New heights in sustainability: World’s largest Passive House office building

Construction Specifier

By Jamie Gentoso, P.E. Photos by Joseph D. Tran/courtesy Holcim Designed by Handel Architects in collaboration with Steven Winters & Associates, SOCOTEC, and WSP to incorporate Passive House design in its office portion, Winthrop Center in Boston is the worlds largest Passive House-certified office building. Passive House principles encompass various aspects of a building, including its walls, roofs, windows, ventilation, and heat exchange systems, all working in harmony to achieve high leve

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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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DOL’s independent contractor rule evades trucking company’s injunction bid

Construction Dive

A federal judge held that the agency acted within its statutory authority in issuing the rule, delivering a regulatory victory to the Biden administration in its final weeks.

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Refine versus shine: Defining and defending design intent with refined concrete

Construction Specifier

By Kristina Abrams, AIA, LEED AP, CDT, CCS, Chris Bennett, CSC, iSCS, CDT, Bill DuBois, CSI, CCS, AIA, Melody Fontenot, AIA, CSI, CCCA, CCS, Kathryn Marek, AIA, CSI, CCCA, NCARB, SCIP, Keith Robinson, RSW, FCSC, FCSI, LEED AP, Ryan Stoltz, P.E., LEED AP, Vivian Volz, CSI, AIA, LEED AP, SCIP Photo courtesy Tao Group Solutions After years of grappling with client callbacks, legal disputes, and financial losses from poor polished concrete installations, the industry has reached a breaking point: pr

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US DOT Rolls Out $5B More for Infrastructure Grants

ENR Construction

The awards announced in the waning days of the Biden administration include grants for road and rail construction, as well as airport work and electric vehicle charging infrastructure.