Mon.Dec 12, 2022

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Sharing Your Budget Streamlines the Pre-Construction Phase

Wolgast Corporation

Here is one secret of the trade to save significant time during pre-construction, by giving your contractor a ballpark budget before design and/or estimating starts, an owner can take a shortcut in the preliminary phase and get to construction sooner. When the timing matters, how much you’re willing to spend will make the process move along much faster.

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Digital Builder Ep 36: Embracing BIM Throughout the Industry

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is critical in keeping projects running smoothly. BIM gives contractors, engineers, and project managers an intelligent model for their built assets, enabling stakeholders to plan, collaborate, and execute the project effectively. . Simply put, BIM keeps everyone on the same page. But there’s much more to the technology that impacts both your field teams and those working from the office. .

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$16B Hudson River Tunnel Program Seeks Project Delivery Partner

ENR Construction

The Gateway Development Commission plans to issue an RFP for a project delivery partner to aid in its effort to build and rehabilitate rail tunnels linking New Jersey and New York. .

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Our Top 10 Construction Blogs from 2022

Autodesk Construction Cloud

As 2023 approaches and we begin to look back and reflect over last year’s events, now is a great time to review some of the best and most notable blogs from our Digital Builder blog. By taking some time to review these blogs now, it gives us an excellent opportunity to refresh ourselves on what has happened and what may be to come in 2023 and beyond.

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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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US Energy Dept. Closes $2.5B Loan for Three GM EV Battery Plants

ENR Construction

Barton Malow has been building the projects for Ultium Cells, the joint venture of General Motors and LG Energy Solution. .

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Fieldwire and Hilti: A Success Story in the Making

Fieldwire

One year ago, Hilti acquired Fieldwire , a U.S.-based jobsite management software company , to bolster its offerings as the digital transformation partner of choice for its customers. This strategic acquisition, valued at USD 300 million, was made to cement the company’s vision of becoming a global leader in jobsite productivity. Fieldwire is on a mission to become the world’s most trusted field management solution for construction teams on projects of any scale.

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Construction Job Openings Decreased By 52,000, Says ABC

Construction Superintendent Magazine

The construction industry had 371,000 job openings in October, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey. JOLTS defines a job opening as any unfilled position for which an employer is actively recruiting. Industry job openings decreased by 52,000 last month and are down 21,000 from the same time last year.

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African-American Woman Moves To Ghana To Build Mud Homes

Natural Building

In an interview with Nappie Briggs on YouTube , Kwana Strong, an African-American woman, explains how she is putting up houses in Ghana using clay, sand and water, with a bit of cement. She explains that building an organic house is like baking a cake: one must know how to mix the materials correctly. She says that the mud walls are low maintenance, strong, fireproof and regulate room temperature, making it cool.

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US DOT Clears $98M in TIFIA Loans for Va. I-81 Projects

ENR Construction

Two TIFIA loans are expected to help Virginia finance its $2.7-billion program to modernize its stretch of Interstate 81.

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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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High 5 Plumbing Showcases Christmas Spirit Year-Round With High 5 Cares

Contractor Magazine

Denver plumbing company gives back to community by raising awareness for local nonprofits.

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Steel Component Plant Linked to West Virginia Governor Signs $1M Pollution Pact

ENR Construction

Bluestone Coke signed a consent decree covering toxic emissions of its now idled Birmingham, Ala., plant that produces coke from coal.

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4 Key Drivers That Enhance the Value of Your Business

Contractor Magazine

There are key characteristics exhibited by quality MEP sellers that result in favorable M&A outcomes.

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Boston's MBTA Green Line Extension Finally Reaches Terminus

ENR Construction

The first trains on the long-awaited opening of the Green Line Extension’s Medford branch are finally running.

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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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5 Ways To Make Jobsite Safety More Engaging For Construction Workers

Construction Business Owner

5 Ways To Make Jobsite Safety More Engaging For Construction Workers. Tips to get more team engagement on construction safety. sdempsey. Mon, 12/12/2022 - 15:27. Construction safety is something that doesn’t often get the attention it deserves. Nobody is excited to attend jobsite safety meetings. It’s hard to pay attention and providing takeaways can be difficult — but it doesn’t have to be that way!

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Steel Component Plant With Ties to West Virginia Governor Agrees to $1M Pollution Pact

ENR Construction

Bluestone Coke signed a consent decree covering toxic emissions of its now idled Birmingham, Ala., plant.

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Steel Component Plant With Ties to West Virginia Governor Agrees to $1M Pollution Pact

ENR Construction

Bluestone Coke signed a consent decree covering toxic emissions of its now idled Birmingham, Ala., plant.