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MAY 11, 2023

In the past few years, virtual reality has revolutionized how we view the world. From musical performances to gaming, virtual reality has enabled us to view and interact with the world in a once unimaginable way. Virtual reality is used in the construction industry to revolutionize planning and construction projects. This article will explore how […] The post The Future of Virtual Reality in Construction Planning appeared first on The Constructor.

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MAY 11, 2023

Objectively VALIDATE Contractor and Subcontractor Construction Cost Estimates Construction cost management capabilities are critical to the success of any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build activity. That said 80%+ of all projects are late or overbudget largely due to an inadequately detailed and poorly communicated Scope of Work (SOW) and associated cost estimate. #1 Using a granular, current locally researched construction cost database enables validation of contractor and subcontr

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Construction Dive

MAY 11, 2023

The announcement came on the same day as an indictment of an accountant who allegedly defrauded the state out of millions in workers’ comp payments.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 11, 2023

Safety inspectors are launching a three-month campaign this summer to tackle the threat of dust on construction sites. Targeted visits by HSE inspectors will start next month and run through until July. Each year in the construction industry, there are thousands of preventable cases of irreversible lung disease due to past exposure to dust at work. HSE’s chief inspector of construction, Michael Thomas, said: “Every year we see construction workers die from diseases caused or made worse by their

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The Verdantix Green Quadrant: EHS Software 2023 is an independent third-party analysis of 23 EHS software vendors (including Intelex) that provides an in-depth look at the technical capabilities, application breadth, innovation focus, and momentum of key environmental, health, and safety management software market players. The guide is essential reading for EHS software benchmarking, especially for understanding unique vendor strengths and capabilities.

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Construction Dive

MAY 11, 2023

According to a Lodging Econometrics report, recovery in travel demand led to first-quarter pipeline growth, though developers are seeking alternatives to new construction.

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Construction Dive

MAY 11, 2023

Experimenting with flexibility can be good in the long run, even if it doesn’t quite work as expected, experts said.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 11, 2023

The country’s leading M&E contractors enjoyed a 7% rise in revenue last year after weathering the pandemic where turnover fell among the top 30 specialists. Collective total turnover edged up to £4.706bn, even surpassing the pre-Covid figure of £4.451bn, although some of the increase was down to contract sums increasing due to inflation. The top M&E rankings remained stable year-on-year with the top three – NG Bailey, Imtech and TClarke – maintaining their dominance.

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Construction Dive

MAY 11, 2023

Despite an overall decline in input prices, double-digit annual cost increases persist for certain critical construction commodities.

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BD+C

MAY 11, 2023

Let's build toward a circular economy 0 qpurcell Thu, 05/11/2023 - 09:34 Sustainability Eric Corey Freed, Director of Sustainability, CannonDesign, discusses the values of well-designed, regenerative buildings. Eric Corey Freed University Buildings Healthcare Facilities Laboratories Modular Building Architects Adaptive Reuse Energy-Efficient Design Reconstruction & Renovation Resiliency Sustainability Sustainable Design and Construction If someone asked you how your marriage was and you said “su

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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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Construction Enquirer

MAY 11, 2023

McLaren Construction is looking to start work later this year on the latest phase of a giant student accommodation scheme in Coventry. Property website React News revealed that sister company McLaren Property and its partner Topland are close to securing a £160m funding deal with investment giant Blackstone for the latest phases of The Oaks campus. McLaren Construction is in line for the building contract which the Enquirer understands will be worth around £100m for the fourth and fifth phases o

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MAY 11, 2023

Let's build towards a circular economy 0 qpurcell Thu, 05/11/2023 - 09:34 Sustainability Eric Corey Feed, Director of Sustainability, CannonDesign, discusses the values of well-designed, regenerative buildings. Eric Corey Feed University Buildings Healthcare Facilities Laboratories Modular Building Architects Adaptive Reuse Energy-Efficient Design Reconstruction & Renovation Resiliency Sustainability Sustainable Design and Construction If someone asked you how your marriage was and you said “sus

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 11, 2023

Galliford Try has appointed former National Highways delivery director Julie Crawford. Crawford takes up the role of National Highways Director, responsible for the group’s strategic relationship with National Highways. Her appointment comes as the Galliford Try’s Highways business broadens its offering within three streams comprising National Highways, Local Authorities and Major Projects exceeding £100m.

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ENR Construction

MAY 11, 2023

As the inventory of existing buildings continues to grow in the U.S., leaders in the historic preservation community are sounding the alarm that the construction industry is in dire need of workers with historic trades training.

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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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Construction Enquirer

MAY 11, 2023

The Chartered Institute of Building has postponed its annual awards which include the coveted Construction Manager of the Year prize. The awards night was due to be held in its regular October slot but has now been pushed back until next Spring due to a shortage of entries. In a statement the trade body said: “It is with regret that we have made the difficult decision to postpone CIOB Awards until Spring 2024. “Our awards have a long history for celebrating excellence in construction

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ENR Construction

MAY 11, 2023

Moving Florida Forward calls for general revenue transfers of $4 billion to the State Transportation Trust Fund, and the use of “innovative financing tools, contracting and proposed policies” to deliver the $7-billion program.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 11, 2023

Digital construction solutions specialist Open ECX has appointed Nathan Ollier as its new CEO Ollier joins Open ECX from enterprise software solutions provider Advanced and his appointment comes as Open ECX looks to invest in its workforce and build upon its services to help the construction industry progress. Matthew Jones, founder of Open ECX said: “As the digitisation of the construction industry has continued to evolve, so has Open ECX and Nathan’s appointment as CEO is the latest of m

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ENR Construction

MAY 11, 2023

Pittsburgh International Airport’s $1.4-billion modernization project has exceeded 40% completion, nearing the halfway mark since placing the last steel beam on the terminal roof May 4.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 11, 2023

Constructionline is holding its latest Meet the Buyer event in Bournemouth this month. A host of big name companies will be looking to boost their supply chains with new subcontractors on projects across the South West. The event will be held on Thursday 25th May 2023 at the Hilton Bournemouth. Main contractors and clients looking for new suppliers will include Buckingham Group, Kier Places, Dyer & Butler Ltd, Wates, Osborne and Novus Property Services.

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ENR Construction

MAY 11, 2023

The Big Easy inspired big ideas from ENR’s 2023 Top 20 Under 40 national winners as the young professionals weighed in on everything from decarbonization to employee burnout at their recent New Orleans gathering.

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Construction Dive

MAY 11, 2023

CEO Alexandre L’Heureux expects opportunities in the U.S. to stay robust, and sees AI as an enabler, not a disrupter to construction.

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ENR Construction

MAY 11, 2023

Travelers Property Casualty Co. of America is suing the City of Chicago and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation Distirct for $26 million in damages caused when more than 1 million gallons of water flooded into Willis Tower during a 2020 rain storm.

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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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Construction Dive

MAY 11, 2023

The job north of Sacramento will add 1,500 feet to the existing structure and allow passage for fish displaced during floods.

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ENR Construction

MAY 11, 2023

In early December 2021, the Denver International Airport made headlines across the U.S. after a hot water pipe broke a month before a major terminal expansion project was expected to complete.

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Jobsite with Procore

MAY 11, 2023

There have never been more options for technologies that specialty contractors can integrate with their businesses, and the list grows by the day. Yet the industry is still perceived as being tech-averse. This is not out of simple fear or unfamiliarity, but rather for practical and understandable reasons. Still, construction technology isn't fading, and fluency with it is increasingly required among contractors.

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Construction Today

MAY 11, 2023

Up until 2021, Barriere Construction Co. (Barriere) had been a New Orleans-based, family-owned enterprise since 1949. CRH, the leading provider of building material solutions, from Dublin, Ireland, chose the business as a sound candidate for acquisition based on its extensive capabilities and value-driven culture. “They bought us for a reason,” Jason Latiolais, President and CEO, begins.

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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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MAY 11, 2023

The world has been captivated recently by generative artificial intelligence technologies like ChatGPT and Google, and there have been many conversations within organizations and in the media about their capabilities and limitations.

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Construction Today

MAY 11, 2023

DGC Contracting (DGC) is a well-established, diverse contractor, completing projects for office, commercial, retail, and industrial markets in the New York Tri- State area. Established in 1987, DGC has navigated various sectors within the construction industry. DGC is passionate about building not only high quality, aesthetically pleasing projects, but also long-lasting.

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ENR Construction

MAY 11, 2023

ENR has launched an innovative construction materials and labor cost-trend monitoring platform tailored for today’s construction industry needs.

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