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The Benefits of Prefabricated Steel Buildings for Industrial Applications

The Constructor

Are you considering building a new industrial structure? Prefabricated steel buildings are an excellent option for a wide range of industrial applications, offering cost-savings, durability, strength, flexibility and adaptability. Prefabricated steel buildings are assembled in sections at the factory that are then transported to the job site for quick and easy assembly.

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New Q1 2023 Construction Metrics Index

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Stay up to date by reading the latest construction metrics index and determine how your organization compares.

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Applied Materials plans $4B Silicon Valley chip research facility

Construction Dive

The Santa Clara, California-based semiconductor firm plans to invest up to $25 billion over 10 years, contingent on support from the $52.7 billion CHIPS Act.

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CK Power Introduces New CK-Level 2 Generator Enclosure: Enhanced Flexibility, Reduced Sound and Increased Longevity

CK Power

CK Power, an industry leader in power solutions, is thrilled to unveil its latest innovative CK-Level 2 Enclosure design for U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final Generator Sets, ranging from 120-625kW. The new CK-Level 2 Enclosure will be offered in addition to their esteemed CK-Level 1 Enclosure design, expanding options for customers. The cutting-edge design of the CK-Level 2 Enclosure offers an updated customer control and distribution interface featuring Deep Sea controls, distribution connections, output

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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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Skanska announces West Coast Civil team leadership change

Construction Dive

As the division’s executive vice president Mike Aparicio approaches retirement, the team will transition leadership in August to ease the shift.

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Virginia to invest $365M in school construction

Construction Dive

The state’s board of education spread the funds across 28 school divisions and 40 projects.

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Maine Team Walks for Heart Awareness

PC Construction

Our team was at it again this year! The annual Maine Heart Walk took place this past Sunday along the Back Cove trail. PC’s team included 18 walkers (including one little runner), 11 family members, one double stroller, one wagon, one furry friend and A LOT of fun. In total, the team raised $8,660 to support critical research for healthy hearts. Are you ready to get involved?

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$220B in IIJA funds announced so far

Construction Dive

Even as the White House detailed how money is rolling out, contractors and other groups are watching infrastructure act funding during negotiations over the debt ceiling.

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Potable Water Reuse: A Water Supply Option That’s Sustainable

ENR Construction

The reliability of water supplies in the arid and semi-arid Mountain States is a growing concern for the public and the engineering community in the wake of persistent drought and a multiyear downward trend in Colorado River flow and storage. Robust snowpack in early 2023 brought a welcome reprieve, but one good year cannot overcome decades of drought.

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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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4 injured in partial crane collapse on Balfour Beatty job in Atlanta

Construction Dive

A crane malfunction caused counterweights to fall onto a parking deck, injuring workers on the Toll Brothers student housing project in Midtown on Monday.

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Shortlist Released for $16B NY-NJ Hudson River Tunnel

ENR Construction

Three teams, comprising eight firms, were picked by Gateway Commission to submit proposals to serve as project delivery partner for the rail tunnel project between New York and New Jersey.

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Halmar, Schiavone complete $370M DC-area Metro project

Construction Dive

The Potomac Yard Metrorail station, which opened last week in Alexandria, Virginia, is located between two existing stops.

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Lane-Webuild JV Sues Florida Agency Over Reservoir Project Firing

ENR Construction

Joint venture was terminated from its contract April 28 and has filed suit against the South Florida Water Management District for wrongful termination.

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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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How Single-Occupant Households Are Exacerbating a Rental Affordability Crisis

Pro Builder

How Single-Occupant Households Are Exacerbating a Rental Affordability Crisis ldeakins Tue, 05/23/2023 - 10:51 The total share of renter households is declining in some major cities where affordability challenges persist, but as single renters go toe-to-toe for available units, elevated demand is sustaining high prices The rise of remote work led to a mass exodus from U.S. cities throughout 2020 and 2021, resulting in a drastic increase in the number of empty apartments and forcing landlords to

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Gateway Commission Releases Shortlist for $16B Hudson River Tunnel

ENR Construction

Three teams, comprising eight firms, were picked to submit proposals to serve as project delivery partner for the rail tunnel project between New York and New Jersey.

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Hord Coplan Macht names Ilijana Soldan as Sustainability Manager

BD+C

Hord Coplan Macht names Ilijana Soldan as Sustainability Manager Hord Coplan Macht, Baltimore, MD., has promoted Ilijana Soldan, AIA, LEED AP, EcoDistricts, NCARB, to Sustainability Manager. rcassidy Tue, 05/23/2023 - 13:29 HORD COPLAN MACHT Research-based designer will lead Sustainability Action Team and the firm's green initiatives. Sustainability Sustainable Development Sustainable Design and Construction Baltimore, MD — Hord Coplan Macht , an award-winning integrated architecture, interior d

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Lane-Webuild JV Fired From $524M Florida Reservoir Job, Sue for Wrongful Termination

ENR Construction

A joint venture of Lane Construction Corp. and Webuild SpA was terminated from its contract April 28 and sued the South Florida Water Management District on May 3.

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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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DEI initiatives at KAI Enterprises, with Michael Kennedy, Jr. and Gyasi Haynes

BD+C

DEI initiatives at KAI Enterprises, with Michael Kennedy, Jr. and Gyasi Haynes 0 dbarista Tue, 05/23/2023 - 14:56 Michael Kennedy, Jr. and Gyasi Haynes of KAI Enterprises, St. Louis, describe their firm's effort to create a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion—and how their own experiences as black men in the design and construction industry shaped that initiative.

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Gateway Commission Releases Shortlist for $16B Hudson River Tunnel PDP

ENR Construction

Officials picked three teams to submit proposals to serve as the project delivery partner for the rail tunnel project between New York and New Jersey.

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Energy Efficient Commercial Building Tax Deduction 179D: What Owners Need to Know

Stok

The e nergy efficient commercial building tax deduction (IRS 179D ) is a simple way for building owners to make the most of their investment in high-performance real estate. Here, we review what the 1 79D tax deduction is, what the application process entails , and how to get started. WHAT IS THE 179D TAX DEDUCTION? 179D is a tax deduction for energy efficient equipment installed in a commercial building that reduces the energy cost by 25-50% in comparison to an ASHRAE 90.1 baseline building.

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15 New Autodesk Build Releases You Should Know in May

Autodesk Construction Cloud

This month, we’re excited to release 15 feature additions and enhancements to Autodesk Build across cost, document management, project management, and quality and safety. Check out the latest updates for Autodesk Build below: Cost Management Cost Management | Permanently Disable Cost Side on Selected Budget Lines* Cost Management | Change Scope on Cost Item Level in Change Orders* Cost Management | Cost Management Settings Control* Cost Management | Additional Cost Management API’s Publicly Avai

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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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Northeastern Markets Are Red-Hot During Spring Buying Season

Pro Builder

Northeastern Markets Are Red-Hot During Spring Buying Season ldeakins Tue, 05/23/2023 - 10:28 Small and relatively affordable markets outside of major cities are attracting the largest share of homebuyers in an otherwise sluggish spring homebuying season The spring housing market is sluggish nationally, but in April’s hottest homebuying destinations, buyers are snatching for-sale homes at a lightning pace.

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From Complexity to Collaboration: How Bridge Helps Designers and Contractors Stay Ahead

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Construction teams today are continuously asked to do more with less. While, as an industry, we have made considerable strides in improving our efficiency, there’s still work to be done—and it needs to happen sooner rather than later. It’s estimated that we need to build 13,000 buildings each day between now and 2050 to meet the world’s growing population.

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The Benefits and Challenges of Implementing Smart Tech in Today’s Homes

Pro Builder

The Benefits and Challenges of Implementing Smart Tech in Today’s Homes ldeakins Tue, 05/23/2023 - 10:37 Digitalization can reduce carbon emissions and help people age in place, but its widespread adoption in today's homes is slow and riddled with challenges While the introduction of smart home tools like Alexa, Google Home, and Siri has simplified everyday tasks for homeowners and led to major lifestyle changes over the last several years, it also has the potential to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG

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All About Concrete Sidewalk | How Thick Should a Concrete Sidewalk Be | How Thick Does a Concrete Sidewalk Need to Be | Can a Concrete Sidewalk Be Too Thick

CivilJungle

How Thick Should a Concrete Sidewalk Be? The consistency of sidewalks should be at least 4″ to 6″ depending on the burden and soil conditions. 4″ are the authoritative benchmark. Nearly all of.

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Learn How to Boost Productivity for Every Project

For construction contractors, productivity is everything. Download this guide to discover how digital production tracking improves project visibility, data collection, and production insights—all in real time.

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Home Price Gap Between Bay Area and South Florida Reaches 30-Year High

Pro Builder

Home Price Gap Between Bay Area and South Florida Reaches 30-Year High ldeakins Tue, 05/23/2023 - 10:42 Home prices are posting double-digit declines in San Francisco and double-digit increases in Miami, reflecting historic volatility in today's housing market Metro-to-metro variations in home-price growth reached a 13-year high in spring 2022, and although variation has come down since then, some popular metro areas are still seeing very different realities.

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Mass Timber Building Draws Interest in Utah

ENR Construction

A perfect combination of client and project encouraged the developer to green-light innovative building technology.

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National Association of Home Builders Introduces New CEO

Pro Builder

National Association of Home Builders Introduces New CEO ldeakins Tue, 05/23/2023 - 10:48 A new CEO is poised to take the helm at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) starting June 1, 2023 The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recently named James W. Tobin III as its new president and chief executive officer. Tobin, the former executive vice president and chief lobbyist at NAHB, will assume the new post effective June 1, 2023, succeeding CEO Jerry Howard, who is leaving NA

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