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The ABCs of Pipeline Pigging: Everything You Need to Know

The Constructor

Pipeline pigging is a process that helps maintain and ensure the optimal efficiency of pipelines. It is a cost-effective alternative to traditional maintenance and cleaning methods and offers benefits such as improved pipeline efficiency, reduced maintenance costs, and increased productivity. In this article, we explore the ABCs of pipeline pigging, delving into what it is, […] The post The ABCs of Pipeline Pigging: Everything You Need to Know appeared first on The Constructor.

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Drones, other contech poised for takeoff in NYC

Construction Dive

Adoption of drone technology would greatly improve the speed and efficiency of conducting facade inspections, said a panelist at the 2023 New York Build Conference.

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2023 Franchised Restaurants Design & Construction Trends

Wolgast Corporation

For Quick Service and Fast Casual Concepts Many industries have had to make changes following the pandemic as they sort out the new way to best serve their customers and their adapted routines. The Restaurant industry has definitely had to make adjustments not only from people dining differently, but also from the labor shortage. The design and remodel of Restaurant structures and parking areas play a role in how they are accommodating their new challenges.

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Defunct Katerra sues former CFO for bonus

Construction Dive

The failed Softbank-backed startup is alleging its former CFO is obligated to pay back his signing and relocation bonuses amid intensifying scrutiny of executive compensation.

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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

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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Onsite prefabrication for healthcare construction: It's more than a process, it's a partnership

BD+C

Onsite prefabrication for healthcare construction: It's more than a process, it's a partnership 0 dbarista Wed, 03/22/2023 - 10:32 Project + Process Innovation Prefabrication can help project teams navigate an uncertain market. GBBN's Mickey LeRoy, AIA, ACHA, LEED AP, explains the difference between onsite and offsite prefabrication methods for healthcare construction projects.

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Trades teacher contest with $1.5M in prizes kicks off

Construction Dive

The Harbor Freight Tools for Schools program pays trades teachers and their schools up to $100,000.

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Digital Twins Help Infrastructure Become Smarter

ENR Construction

A "smart infrastructure" approach demands that utility and IoT data inform major infrastructure programs from a database such as that in a geographical information system.

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What The New York Times got wrong about construction

Construction Dive

What is holding the industry back from broader tech adoption and more collaboration?

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DOE 'Road Maps' Aimed to Gain Billions in Clean Energy Investments

ENR Construction

DOE push to private investors seen to fast-track commercialization of clean hydrogen, long duration energy storage and advanced nuclear power, but with sobering estimates that it could cost more than $300 billion by 2030 and more than $1.2 trillion by 2050 to develop and deploy them.

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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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Architecture Billings Index Slowdown Continues

Construction Superintendent Magazine

More architecture firms reported a decline in billings in February, indicating an extension of a recent downturn in design activity according to a new report released from The American Institute of Architects. The score for February fell slightly to 48 (any score below 50 indicates a decline in firm billings). However, inquiries into new projects continued to improve, as did the value of new design contracts.

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Judges Approve $626M Flint Settlement With Affected Families

ENR Construction

A Michigan court judge granted final approval of the mostly state-funded settlement with many young plaintiffs in tainted water case, with a separate court panel upholding attorneys' fees.

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Median Home Prices Just Fell for the First Time in a Decade

Pro Builder

Median Home Prices Just Fell for the First Time in a Decade ldeakins Wed, 03/22/2023 - 11:18 Existing-home sales rebounded for the first time in 12 months in February as median home prices posted their first decline in a decade After 12 consecutive months of declines, existing-home sales rose 14.5% month over month in February to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.58 million, the largest monthly gain since July 2020, the National Association of Realtors reports.

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DOE 'Road Maps' Aim to Spur Billions in Clean Energy Investments

ENR Construction

DOE's push to attract private investors is seen to fast-track commercialization of clean hydrogen, long duration energy storage and advanced nuclear power.

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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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Homebuyer Demand Is Rising, but Sellers Are Slow to Respond

Pro Builder

Homebuyer Demand Is Rising, but Sellers Are Slow to Respond ldeakins Wed, 03/22/2023 - 11:25 Homebuyers are making a market comeback after months of stagnant activity, but elevated interest rates are keeping sellers glued to the sidelines Homebuyers are persevering despite volatile mortgage rates and a meager selection of for-sale homes, but despite an increase in activity, sellers aren’t responding.

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DOE 'Road Maps' Aim to Gain Billions in Clean Energy Investments

ENR Construction

DOE's push to attract private investors is seen to fast-track commercialization of clean hydrogen, long duration energy storage and advanced nuclear power.

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Wavin at UN 2023 Water Conference

Contractor Magazine

Water technology company is an accredited delegate to the United Nations Water Conference kicking off on World Water Day.

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Board OKs $2B Cost Increase for California High-Speed Rail Project

ENR Construction

The California High-Speed Rail Authority has approved more than 1,100 change orders since work on the portion currently under construction began creating rising costs.

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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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Which Markets Are Seeing the Most New-Home Construction?

Pro Builder

Which Markets Are Seeing the Most New-Home Construction? ldeakins Wed, 03/22/2023 - 11:32 While the rest of the U.S is grappling with a dearth of new housing, these fast-growing markets are seeing an uptick in new-construction projects For years, a housing shortage has been at the core of a widening affordability crisis, but not all regional markets are quite so undersupplied.

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Planned Jersey City Park Expected to Stimulate Development

ENR Construction

Courthouse Park in Jersey City, N.J. is expected to be the centerpiece of the expanding Journal Square neighborhood.

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Deadline Coming Up for ENR Southeast’s Top Design Firms Survey

ENR Construction

The deadline to participate in ENR Southeast's Top Design Firms ranking - Monday, March 27 - is just around the corner.

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