Fri.Nov 17, 2023

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Sustainable Public Sector Facilities Management

Job Order Contracting

Sustainable public sector facilities management is long overdue. Rampant economic and environmental waste remains the norm regarding lifecycle management of public sector physical infrastructure. The pervasive lack of integration of Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery teams with robust, standardized processes continues to prevent public sector facilites portfolio owners from efficient execution of repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build projects required to both support their orga

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Becoming A Better Construction Leader By Practicing Generosity

Contractor Bookkeeping

If you have been lucky enough to encounter generous people, you understand they have a unique gift for garnering the respect and admiration of individuals around them. When you are a leader, having a positive relationship with the people who follow you is a huge asset you cannot put a price on. In the construction business, generosity and helpfulness are two fundamental traits that can make a business successful.

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LA’s I-10 to reopen Tuesday, Newsom says

Construction Dive

The California governor credited around-the-clock work and better-than-expected core sample results for the expedited timeline.

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Cybersecurity: Insurance Prices Level After Two Years of Brutal Increases

ENR Construction

Expert Tara Albin, midwest cyber leader for a unit of broker Willis Towers Watson, says Insurance carriers have more experience underwriting cyber risks and firms have stepped up security.

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How CFOs Can Drive Growth Without Increasing Headcount

For construction businesses, scaling operations means taking on greater workloads. Unfortunately, much of the responsibility of managing additional work falls on you and your finance team. Learn how you can navigate the increased complexity of managing more projects without adding headcount. We’re here to share insights into why technology is key to scaling your finance operations.

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DOE proposes easing environmental reviews for certain storage, solar, transmission projects

Construction Dive

The proposed “categorical exclusions” would speed project reviews, the Department of Energy said Thursday.

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Ron Tutor to step down as Tutor Perini CEO in 2025

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UK Boosts Offshore Wind Project Power Price 66% to Woo Competitors

ENR Construction

Officials have increased the maximum strike price for future projects following September auction that had no lease site bidders.

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Landbanks under competition regulator’s spotlight

Construction Law

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has put two ‘working papers’, on housing developer’s landbanks and on planning, out to consultation for feedback on its assessment of the use of landbanks and how new homes are delivered, and on how planning rules may be impacting competition. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details.

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Dodge Forecast: Total Construction Starts to Rise in 2024

ENR Construction

After posting an estimated 1% gain for 2023, the overall value of construction starts is expected to rise 7% during 2024.

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The Ultimate Guide To Data-Driven Construction: Optimize Projects, Reduce Risks, & Boost Innovation

Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network

In today’s construction market, owners, construction managers, and contractors must navigate increasing challenges, from cost management to project delays. Fortunately, digital tools now offer valuable insights to help mitigate these risks. However, the sheer volume of tools and the complexity of leveraging their data effectively can be daunting. That’s where data-driven construction comes in.

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Legal delays lead to £24 million road cost rise

Construction Law

Legal challenges to the £950 million A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet road scheme have let to Skanska being paid an additional £24M by National Highways. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details. If you don't have an account, you can get free access to the news on this site and receive a free newsletter on Fridays by creating a Newsletter account.

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Shimmick IPO Raises $25M as Dispute With AECOM Drags on

ENR Construction

A dispute with AECOM over the company's sale price remains unresolved.

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Edinburgh council responds to scathing Tram Inquiry report

Construction Law

The City of Edinburgh Council has published its response to the Edinburgh Tram Inquiry and confirms that it is still considering what, if any, legal action to take against its employees or Arms Length External Organisations (ALEO) involved in the project. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details.

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Record fines for fire risks found at London house

Construction Law

A landlord and a property management company have been given record fines after being found guilty of putting tenants at risk following a Kensington and Chelsea Borough Council investigation and prosecution. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details. If you don't have an account, you can get free access to the news on this site and receive a free newsletter on Fridays by creating a Newsletter account.

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12 Reasons Specialty Contractors Need a Construction-Specific Software Platform

As a specialty contractor, your success hinges on your ability to manage complex workflows, maintain cost control, and deliver projects on time. But are you still relying on outdated systems or multiple software packages that create data silos and inefficiencies? This comprehensive eBook reveals the 12 key reasons why investing in a construction-specific software platform is the game-changer your business needs.

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Defective cradle leads to £240,000 in safety fines

Construction Law

Two men working on a residential tower under construction in London were said to be lucky to have escaped death when a defective cradle they were in fell about 90 feet. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details. If you don't have an account, you can get free access to the news on this site and receive a free newsletter on Fridays by creating a Newsletter account.

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