Tue.Nov 26, 2019

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Texas Central signs preconstruction contract with Kiewit firm for $20B bullet train

Construction Dive

Mass. Electric Construction will help the developer define the project's scope of work in preparation for construction, which could begin next year.

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Free Generative Design – A brief overview of tools created by the Grasshopper community

BD+C

It is no secret that we’ve been critical of the recent framing of “generative design” as a technological trend largely driven by product marketing. We’ve instigated lively Twitter debates, a full-length podcast discussion, and critical positioning papers.

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The Dotted Line: What happens when a bonding company is called in

Construction Dive

Making a claim against a performance bond is complicated, a legal expert explained, and it's critical to understand that the bonding company has four main options, outlined here.

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Grand Rapids, Mich., is striving to emerge as a health research and innovation space

BD+C

Earlier this month, a real-estate development joint venture broke ground in downtown Grand Rapids, Mich., on the $85 million , 205,000-sf Doug Meijer Medical Innovation Building that is expected to drive innovation in life sciences through research, testing, and the commercialization of new therapies.

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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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Building in Cincinnati under construction by Turner partially collapses, leaving 1 missing

Construction Dive

Four workers were injured and one was still missing approximately 22 hours after the incident occured following a concrete pour on the seventh floor of a partically constructed building, Turner confirmed.

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Briggs & Stratton Electrifies Its Power Solutions

Green Industry Professionals

The company continues to manufacture products to make work easier for those who work hard

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Tappan Zee Constructors sues New York to prove it's owed $900M in bridge construction change orders

Construction Dive

The construction consortium claims that the NY State Thruway Authority is dragging its feet on providing documents that show the drastic change orders made during construction of the new Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge.

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Updated ASHRAE standards focused on ventilation design, air quality in residential applications

BD+C

ASHRAE has released updated editions of its standards for ventilation system design and acceptable indoor air quality (IAQ). ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2019 , Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality , specifies minimum ventilation rates and other measures for new and existing buildings to foster IAQ that is acceptable to human occupants and that minimizes adverse health effects.

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[VIDEO] Alaskan Way Viaduct Demo Completed

Construction Equipment

The demolition of the Alaskan Way Viaduct has finally come to close, leaving crews to finish clearing the final pieces of the project on Thursday morning. According to My NorthWest, concrete from the demolition was reused to fill the Battery Street Tunnel.

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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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Understanding OSHA’s Confined Space Requirements

Safety Services Company

UNDERSTANDING OSHA’S CONFINED SPACE REQUIREMENTS. Working in a confined space can be extremely dangerous. Confined spaces pose serious risks such as entrapment, exposure to noxious fumes, physical injury, and suffocation due to lack of airflow. Because of these very real scenarios, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has set very strict guidelines for employers and employees regarding working in a confined space.

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Company Tests Autonomous Truck on Chicago Tollway

Construction Equipment

An Illinois-based AI company called Autobon AI is testing a Peterbilt 18-wheeler retrofitted for autonomous driving on the Jane Addams Tollway (I-90) in suburban Chicago, the Chicago Tribune reports. The truck will have a driver behind the wheel at all times.

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Gobble Gobble First and Then You Can Put Up the Christmas Tree. Well, Kinda.

Best Practices Construction Law

As we enter the holiday season, some people have strict guidelines about when the Christmas tree or other holiday decorations are allowed to takeover our daily lives, offices, and homes. The red and white ribbons and the colored lights of Christmas cannot be hung until after the orange pumpkins, brown leaves and turkey carcasses are thrown away. In other words, it is premature to celebrate one holiday before the other holiday has occurred.

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The Dotted Line: Everything you need to know about construction contracts

Construction Dive

Contracts are crucial components of the construction process, but they can be among the most complicated and controversial aspects as well. As the industry shifts to increasingly collaborative project delivery methods and adopts new materials and technologies, construction professionals need to s.

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Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business

Anything that is built on a poor foundation will soon crumble from the ground up. This is literally the case in the construction stage of projects and it applies just the same during the pre-construction stage. This free eBook is your ultimate guide to scaling your business with customizable software as early as during the bidding stage.

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Award of Merit Interior/Tenant Improvement: PTC Global Headquarters

ENR Construction

Building this tech-abundant, 250,000-sq-ft open office headquarters required managing an interior fit-out in an elliptical base building while maintaining a tightly collaborative team environment.

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McDermott board brings on bankruptcy experts

Construction Dive

The move comes ahead of a deadline to receive a rescue financing package and follows the resignation of the company's Chief Financial Officer.

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Best Health Care: Seabury Active Life Community

ENR Construction

The initial expansion of Seabury Active Life Community added nearly 70 independent living apartments in a three-story structure, with prospective residents given the opportunity to select from a broad array of finishes and other interior features.

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Charming House/Barn Salvaged in Spain

Natural Building

About 15 years ago, Antonio Gutiérrez took a wrong turn and ended up in the mountains of Cantabria surrounded by cabins. Beginning in the 16th century these “housebarns” were built in the region’s high valleys to house livestock on the ground floor and people or hay on the floor above. Enamored with the lush greenery and mountain valleys and paths (reminding him almost exactly of a favorite childhood painting), Antonio, and his wife, purchased a rundown cabaña and spent the nex

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The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting

Supply chain challenges and rising material costs are forcing specialty contractors to pay more for what they need to complete each job. Following a simple set of principles, this easy-to-follow guide can help you manage job costs, ease the pains of accounting, and run a more profitable businesses. If you are a Specialty Contractor or Self-performing GC, you do not want to miss out on this essential guide!

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New England Region’s Specialty Firms Remain Busy Despite Revenue Dip

ENR Construction

Firm’s entering this year’s ENR New England Specialty Contractor ranking reported $1.6 billion in revenue, down from last year’s $2.1 billion.

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WORX WG512 Trivac 2.0 Blower/Mulcher/Vac

Green Industry Professionals

The WORX WG512 features a patented motor that rotates from a blower to a vacuum with mulching capabilities with the turn of a knob.12-amp powerWide-mouth tube with 600 cfm air volumeMetal propeller provides turns 16 bags of mulch into oneDetachable bag.

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ENR Southwest Names 2020 Top Young Professionals

ENR Construction

ENR Southwest’s 2020 class of Top Young Professionals have shown extraordinary leadership and service throughout the beginning of their design and construction careers. This annual program honors 20 individuals under 40 years of age in each of ENR’s 10 regions.

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Sweetest sounds: Metropolitan Opera House

BD+C

The Metropolitan Opera House in Philadelphia has had a rough history. Built in 1908 as one of the largest venues of its kind, the building survived two fires and sat vacant from 1988 until 1995, having been saved from demolition in 1994. Twenty years later, a new owner, Eric Blumenfeld Realty Management, assembled a project team for a $56 million rehabilitation project to return the project to its former luster and create a 3,400-seat concert hall and special events center.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

Research reveals 96% of respondents are very or fairly optimistic about their organization’s growth prospects for the next year. The InEight Global Capital Projects Outlook also finds over half see digital technology as the greatest growth opportunity. But these are only some of the findings. Don't be kept in the dark when it comes to the future. Read the report today!

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MEP Firm Grows Its Prefab Capabilities

ENR Construction

Mark III Construction’s solid revenue growth, deep backlog and innovative use of prefabrication have earned it the respect of industry colleagues.

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Chicago’s first citizenM hotel to be part of Sterling Bay’s mixed-use Michigan Ave. development

BD+C

Chicago’s first citizenM hotel is set to rise as part of Sterling Bay’s mixed-use development at 300 North Michigan Avenue, located between the Riverwalk and Millenium Park. .

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Project of the Year, Best Highway/Bridge & Excellence in Safety Award of Merit: Sarah Mildred Long Bridge Replacement

ENR Construction

The Sarah Mildred Long Bridge replacement project, ENR New England’s Project of the Year, spans a fast-flowing tidal river.

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Vortex Stump Grinder Skid Steer Attachment

Green Industry Professionals

Eterra Attachement's Vortex Stump Grinder, which is being offered by Skid Steer Solutions, is a skid steer attachment designed to remove difficult tree stumps.

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Discover 7 Ways to Cut Construction Inefficiencies

Construction sites are often just-barely-controlled chaos. Without clear coordination, you risk everything from clashes to delays, cancellations, and missed deadlines. Get the free eBook & learn how to solve the biggest challenges in construction!

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Award of Merit Higher Education/Research: Innovation Partnership Building

ENR Construction

Envisioned as a bridge between academia, industry, science and engineering within UConn’s new technology park, the $102-million project integrates human creativity and a connection to nature with the specialized craftsmanship necessary to support groundbreaking research.

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A1A Updates Crane Tracking Software

Construction Equipment

A1A Software has updated iCraneTrax with a fleet map feature and a maintenance interface for dealers. The new fleet map feature provides a visual overview of key service items for a fleet of cranes.

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ENR New York's Top Young Professionals, Class of 2020: Revealed!

ENR Construction

One thing to be thankful for this Thanksgiving? ENR New York's impressive Top Young Professionals Class of 2020!