Wed.Mar 15, 2023

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Jobsite safety has slipped since the pandemic, construction CEOs say

Construction Dive

Contractors need to up their safety training practices to avoid “dire consequences,” writes consultant Jay Greenspan

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Remodel Your Commercial Office to Be More Modern

Wolgast Corporation

Easy Ways to Update Your Look Who doesn’t want to be known for always having the most modern looking office, comfortable staffers, or the ability to attract customers because their place of business is so fresh and enticing?

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Backlog ticks up, remains historically elevated

Construction Dive

New work continues to surge despite a gloomy economic forecast and elevated borrowing costs, per analysis from Associated Builders and Contractors

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Contractor List Emerges for Navy $2.5B Guam ID/IQ Awards

ENR Construction

Seven teams picked for infrastructure build task orders in military's wider Pacific refocus to counter China's influence in the region

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The Ultimate Free Guide to Construction Project Management Software

Spreadsheets and in-house tools can no longer manage the sophistication and the demand for data of modern construction. Our free buyer’s guide will help you identify what construction software you need and the key features you should be looking for.

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Bank failures could lead to heightened cyber threats

Construction Dive

As regulators step in to operate SVB and Signature Bank, security executives warned companies to look out for malicious activity

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Equipment makers roll out autonomous machinery at ConExpo

Construction Dive

Teleo, Honda and Volvo are among the manufacturers offering new partnerships and updated products

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Construction Labor Shortages Persist, Reports Annual Marcum Job Analysis

Construction Superintendent Magazine

The construction industry continues to face a skilled labor shortage, with worker scarcity worsening since the beginning of the pandemic, according to Marcum LLP’s annual analysis of the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey.

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Bechtel to build EV charging infrastructure

Construction Dive

The Reston, Virginia-based contractor sees the sector as a “very high priority,” per a company executive

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EPA Limits Cement, Steel Emissions in Final ‘Good Neighbor’ Rule

ENR Construction

Construction groups say final rule could raise costs of power and materials.

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The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide

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 is a must for anyone wanting to solve procurement or vendor management pain points.

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How multifamily builders are getting ahead of inflation

Construction Dive

Bozzuto Construction’s newly minted VP advocates for the use of 3D modeling tech to increase efficiency

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Chemicals Maker Names Contractors for $8.5B Texas Polyethylene Plant

ENR Construction

PCL, Burns and McDonnell and Kiewit are among firms picked for project, which will have an estimated 4,500 construction jobs

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Materials prices up slightly in February

Construction Dive

Energy price declines this month are masking persistent price inflation and supply chain challenges, said Anirban Basu, ABC chief economist

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California OKs Dam Releases as Storms Raise Reservoir Water Levels

ENR Construction

The latest wave of "atmospheric rivers" required the opening of the Oroville Dam main spillway for just the second time since it's 2018 rebuild

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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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Despite an Uptick During the Pandemic, Residential Mobility Rates Are Declining

Pro Builder

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New Labor Dept. Program Aims to Promote Construction Workforce Diversity

ENR Construction

Assistance program initially will apply to group of IIJA-funded DOT and GSA mega projects

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International Buyers Are Flooding the US Real Estate Market—Here’s Where They’re Settling

Pro Builder

International Buyers Are Flooding the US Real Estate Market—Here’s Where They’re Settling ldeakins Wed, 03/15/2023 - 10:52 Affluent international buyers are accelerating their home searches across some of the nation's most popular metros Affluent buyers from around the world are slowly trickling back into the U.S.

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Best Specialty Construction - Port of Long Beach Fireboat Station No. 15 at Pier F

ENR Construction

The third major component in a four-phase modernization of the Port of Long Beach’s fire safety services, this California project’s design actually began in New York

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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.

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These Are the Biggest Regrets Among Today’s Home Sellers

Pro Builder

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Contractor Shortlist Emerges for Navy $2.5B Guam ID/IQ Awards

ENR Construction

Seven teams picked for infrastructure build task orders in military's wider Pacific refocus to counter China's influence in the region

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Which Housing Markets Are Home to the Lowest For-Sale Inventory?

Pro Builder

Which Housing Markets Are Home to the Lowest For-Sale Inventory?

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Best Residential/Hospitality - Lone Rock Retreat

ENR Construction

Located on a 2,000-acre mountain site that previously had no utilities or services, this retreat for leaders in the educational community includes 20 buildings totaling 60,000 sq ft

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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. Over half of respondents see digital technology as the greatest growth opportunity. Don't be kept in the dark when it comes to the future. Read the report today!

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Agility: Your Business's Antidote to Chaos

Pro Builder

Agility: Your Business's Antidote to Chaos ibush Wed, 03/15/2023 - 07:00 Volatile market conditions are now the norm in the home building industry.

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Excellence in Safety - Meow Wolf Convergence Station

ENR Construction

This triangular site in downtown Denver had long been passed over because of being hemmed in by elevated highways on three sides, leaving only enough room for this 90,000-sq-ft immersive art center to be less than 10 ft from the triangle of highways

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U-Cara®– Saving You Time & Money on Outdoor Living Spaces

Pro Builder

U-Cara®– Saving You Time & Money on Outdoor Living Spaces kcichowicz Wed, 03/15/2023 - 09:33 By Unilock Marc from Unilock explores how builders and developers can satisfy the demand for outdoor living with the innovative U-Cara® Modular and Wall Mount systems! Create beautiful outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, bar islands and other vertical features, all within hours – not days, or weeks! Contact us to learn more and get in-depth information on U-Cara Systems here. Outdoor Living sponsored

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Best K-12 Education - San Francisco Day School

ENR Construction

In successfully delivering a 10,000-sq-ft addition to the K-8 San Francisco Day School nestled in a densely populated neighborhood, the project team not only provided a stellar product, but it also engaged with the local community at new levels

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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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Best Higher Education/Research - The Fisher Center for the Performing Arts

ENR Construction

The team behind the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at Belmont University in Nashville had to build a space as beautiful to the ear as it is to the eye

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Best Landscape/Urban Development - Francisco Park

ENR Construction

A decommissioned municipal reservoir provided not only an ideal location for a new 4.25-acre park with views of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco Bay, but also an opportunity to ease demand on the city’s water supply

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Best Renovation/Restoration - Four Seasons New Orleans Hotel and Residences

ENR Construction

The Big Easy’s iconic 33-story former World Trade Center tower sat empty for more than two decades before redevelopment plans for the structure finally came together

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