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Energy, Environmental Policy Shift Expected in Second Trump Administration

ENR Construction

A second Trump administration will have significant impacts on energy and environmental policy, from an expected restart of construction on LNG export terminals to a broader realignment in permitting and regulatory approaches.

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The do’s and don’ts of running a tech pilot

Construction Dive

Know what you’re looking for, have a goal in mind and don’t get ahead of yourself, experts from companies including Suffolk, McCarthy and DPR say.

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Voters Decide State Ballot Issues With Implications for Construction

ENR Construction

Some ballot measures approved by voters will put billions of dollars toward various construction projects, while others could clear—or add—red tape.

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Survey finds AI has taken hold in AEC

Construction Dive

Despite increased technology adoption, 72% of firms rely on paper documents for one or more phases of the building process, the new report found.

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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Construction firms that rely on fixed budgets and outdated procurement methods are losing ground fast.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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Port Authority of NY and NJ Strives To Keep the Region Moving

ENR Construction

R izwan Baig has never been bored in 35 years of working for the port authority of New York and New Jersey.

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Bridging the gap: Building security and building design

Construction Specifier

By Larry Fosnight Photos courtesy ASSA ABLOY As doors, hardware, and access control solutions advance in increasingly beneficial and sophisticated ways and as building design and construction move at an ever-faster pace, it is more important than ever to ensure all parties involved work together from the outset to get things right. Too often, there is a disconnect between a building owners needs and what ends up being designed, specified, and installedespecially in the industrys focus on securin

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When is generative AI the wrong tool?

Construction Dive

Despite the hype, the technology is often not the most cost-effective, reliable or efficient tool for enterprises to use, according to Gartner’s Rita Sallam.

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Construction Economics for November 11, 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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MasTec reports increased profits on flat revenues, higher backlog

Construction Dive

Delayed starts on large projects in the Florida firm’s Clean Business unit, which includes solar and wind installations, contributed to its overall sales plateau.

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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 Small Grants Make Big Safety Differences

ENR Construction

Milwaukee County, Wis., basically decided “we have a problem” when it came to road and traffic safety.

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FHWA disburses nearly $17M for contech programs

Construction Dive

A federal grant funded projects in eight states to accurately monitor data, establish new workflows and integrate BIM.

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MINIMIZING TIME AND COST OF Commercial Construction PROJECTs

Job Order Contracting

Minimizing the time and cost of commercial construction projects without sacrificing quality requires the following elements: Owner leadership and accountability Integreated planning, procurement, and project delivery teams A well defined and well communicated detailed Scope of Work A process focused upon mutually beneficial outcomes. 90%+ of ALL repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects “fail” due to a poorly defined and poorly communicated Scope of Work (SOW).

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October 2024 economic roundup

Construction Dive

Construction Dive tracks recent key industry data such as backlog, planning activity, input costs, starts, job openings and spending.

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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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4 employment actions to expect under a second Trump presidency

Construction Dive

Employers are likely to see immigration raids, agency chair replacements and a slowing in regulatory activity, experts at Littler predicted.