Mon.May 05, 2025

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Smart Infrastructure: Powering the Cities of the Future

The Constructor

Smart infrastructure is no longer a futuristic idealits the backbone of todays most advanced cities. By merging physical infrastructure with digital intelligence, smart systems allow urban environments to adapt in real time to changing conditions, citizen behavior, and environmental challenges.

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Ready to stand down? Construction Safety Week kicks off.

Construction Dive

This year’s initiative will focus on fall prevention among other efforts to keep workers safe and healthy.

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DoD Fraud – GAO Report April 2025

Job Order Contracting

Addressing DoD Fraud has been an unsolved problem for decades, yet department expenditures of $850 Billion+ annually are invovled. The DoD represents approximately half of Congress discretionary spending and 82%+ of the U.S. Government’s physical assets. Approximately $10.8 Billion has been confirmed as fraud, with actual levels likely much higher.

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3 reasons all-electric homes make business sense for builders

Construction Dive

Growing market demand and ongoing innovation are tilting the scales toward electrified homes.

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How Top Construction Firms Reinvent Cost Control

Construction firms that rely on fixed budgets and outdated procurement methods are losing ground fast. This guide reveals how market leaders are managing financial risk by shifting to incremental budgeting, regional sourcing, and real-time cost tracking. Learn how to structure contracts with price protections, streamline procurement workflows with automation, and avoid labor cost increases with smarter workforce planning.

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Helicopter and Hand Tools Help Expedite Park Projects

ENR Construction

Natural areas are protected during work that is aimed at providing access to attractions at Tahquamenon Falls State Park.

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Construction Safety Week 2025

PC Construction

Construction Safety Week is a celebration of how far our industry has come in protecting our craft, but also a reminder of just how much more work we have ahead of us. This years theme of ALL TOGETHER: PLAN OWN COMMIT is in direct alignment with my personal safety management philosophy. In the construction industry, no two projects are exactly the same, nor are they entirely different.

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AI: Your career catalyst (not your replacement)

Construction Dive

How construction professionals are leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance expertise, eliminate tedious tasks and deliver superior project outcomes.

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The Softwood Lumber Board 2024 Annual Report Now Available

Construction Superintendent Magazine

The Softwood Lumber Board has published its 2024 Annual Report, which details the organization’s impact generating more softwood lumber demand by expanding new and emerging markets and protecting existing markets. In 2024, the SLB continued to target investments across its key program areas of codes, communications, conversions and education through its funded programs, partnerships and initiatives.

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PCL to open Phoenix office

Construction Dive

A 20-year company vet will lead the charge in the contractor's push to bolster its commercial building focus in the region.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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Meet CK Power At IMX – Booth 925

CK Power

Discover the Future of Marine Power with the New JD14 & JD18 Engines Were heading to Nashville for the Inland Marine Expo (IMX), and were bringing something big. Visit CK Power at Booth 925 to explore the next generation of marine engine technologyJohn Deeres all-new JD14 & JD18 engines. Designed for heavy-duty performance on the water, the JD14 and JD18 is setting new standards in power, fuel efficiency, and reliability.

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CPKC Stadium Ushers in a New Sports Era

ENR Construction

A $140-million stadium for a womens professional sports team is fueling other development in downtown Kansas City.

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DOL orders staff not to enforce Biden-era independent contractor rule

Construction Dive

The Labor Department is still considering whether to rescind the rule, which faces ongoing litigation, it said Thursday.

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Design Firms Flourish in 2024, Anticipate Uncertainties Ahead

ENR Construction

ENR Midwests Top Design Firm ranking drew submittals from 118 companies, with total revenue climbing to $10.51 billion.

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Explore How Generative AI Is Optimizing Every Construction Stage

Generative AI is already transforming how the construction industry operates. This concise guide walks you through its real-world impact on design, planning, job site logistics, and sustainability. Learn how contractors are using AI to reduce costs, improve worker safety, and shorten build times. Get a detailed look at the tools and platforms making it possible, including AI-driven robotics and material optimization.

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Adaptive Reuse Projects Bring New Life to Older Buildings in Cleveland

ENR Construction

The modernization of older buildings is a strong focus for DLR Group in Cleveland and around the country.

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SmithGroup Thrives by Putting Clients First

ENR Construction

Detroit-based SmithGroup sees Midwest regional revenue climb 14% in 2024.

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Illinois Gaming Board Halts Construction of $1.7B Bally’s Casino Project in Chicago

ENR Construction

Illinois Gaming Board orders construction work stopped at Ballys casino project in Chicago following reports of an unauthorized specialty contractor.

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CSHQA Named ENR Intermountain Design Firm of the Year

ENR Construction

Construction project and people news from the editor of ENR Mountain States & Southwest.

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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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Milwaukee Industry Thrives Despite Challenges

ENR Construction

Data centers, advanced manufacturing and food and beverage are identified as hot market sectors in Milwaukee.

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Trump Budget Would Slash Some Construction Spending, Boost Transportation Projects

ENR Construction

The proposed cuts would amount to a $163-billion decrease in discretionary spending from the enacted 2025 budget.

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