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Consigli exec, once an intern, values new voices

Construction Dive

The contractor's New York director helped pioneer a new internship program with the city’s department of education.

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Construction Input Prices Inch Up in August, but Lower Than 1 Year Ago

Contractor Magazine

Overall construction input prices are 0.7% lower than a year ago, while nonresidential construction input prices are down by 0.9%.

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Planning activity jumps ahead of Fed meeting

Construction Dive

Owners and developers added more projects to the queue in August, expecting stronger market conditions next year, per Dodge Construction Network.

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Construction Economics for September 16, 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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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Construction firms that rely on fixed budgets and outdated procurement methods are losing ground fast.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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RFPs open for Key Bridge construction oversight

Construction Dive

The Maryland Transportation Authority is seeking contractors to provide construction management and inspection services for three $20 million contracts.

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Big-D exec takes the lead on business development

Construction Dive

Laura Shivers will help build comprehensive marketing campaigns for the Salt Lake City-based family of companies.

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Buildings Editor Nadine M. Post Retires From ENR Editorial Staff

ENR Construction

It isn’t an exaggeration to say that Nadine M. Post is the top journalist on building design and construction and related topics. Her retirement after a 46-year association with ENR leaves a gap impossible to fill.

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Construction Input Prices Inch Up in August, but Lower Than 1 Year Ago

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Construction input prices increased.1% in August compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data. Nonresidential construction input prices increased.2% for the month. Prices decreased in all three energy subcategories last month. Natural gas prices fell by 29.8%, while unprocessed energy materials and crude petroleum prices declined by 7.5% and 4.2%, respectively.

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Cloud Technology and AI Help Masonry Firm Speed Payments

ENR Construction

When Matt Andersen ended 20 years in public accounting and joined then-client Superior Masonry Unlimited as CFO in 2022, his first order of business was to modernize the specialty contractor’s accounting systems.

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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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How space supports programming changes at university libraries

BD+C

How space supports programming changes at university libraries 0 qpurcell Thu, 09/12/2024 - 09:04 Libraries GBBN Associate Sarah Kusuma Rubritz, AIA, uses the University of Pittsburgh's Hillman Library to showcase how libraries are transforming to support students’ needs. Sarah Kusuma Rubritz, AIA Libraries Higher Education University Buildings Designers Architects The way students learn has changed.

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Contractor Judlau Sues Attorney for Malpractice on $60M Lawsuit Losses

ENR Construction

Second Avenue Subway contracts lead to big damage awards against the contractor.

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From the ENR Archive: June 13, 1946

ENR Construction

This 1946 cover photo shows a stereoplanigraph, described as “one of the most universal and elaborate photomapping instruments ever constructed.

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Industry Leads for the Week of September 16, 2024

ENR Construction

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

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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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ENR Editor-in-Chief’s 1962 Tour Of Soviet Construction Projects

ENR Construction

One of the most notable reporting trips by an ENR editor took place in 1962 when ENR Editor-in-Chief Waldo G. Bowman attended the 29th Executive Meeting of the International Commission on Large Dams—held in Moscow—as a member of the U.S. delegation.

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ENR New England Names 2024 Best Projects Overall Finalists

ENR Construction

News and opinions about design and construction in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.