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A no-BS guide to building better early-stage budgets

Construction Dive

Stop building budgets on bad data: The no-nonsense approach to winning construction bids.

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Capital Project Management Solution – Built Environment

Job Order Contracting

Good people, a robust process, and actionable information are critical to capital project management. A proactive focus upon People, Process, Information, & Enabling Technology has proven to be the only pathway to efficient capital project management on a consistent basis. While technology is an enabler, is should not be considered a solution, nor be a key driver in decision-making.

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Data centers, but little else, prop up construction planning

Construction Dive

The Dodge Momentum Index rose 0.9% in April as tariffs and policy uncertainty kept many owners and developers on the sidelines.

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ATI Has Joined ISNetworld®: Your Guide to Staying Compliant

Safety Services Company

Navigating compliance in todays industrial landscape just became more critical for contractors, as ATI, a global leader in specialty materials, has joined ISNetworlds network of hiring clients. Contractors working with ATI will need to meet specific requirements to remain compliant and eligible for future projects within the ISNetworld system. Now that ATI has joined ISNetworld, what does this mean for your business, and how can you ensure your compliance effectively?

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How Top Firms Protect Margins in Costly Construction Markets

Construction companies face shifting labor markets, volatile material pricing, and global supply chain disruptions that threaten profitability. This guide details how industry leaders are replacing outdated budgeting with incremental funding, adopting regional procurement, and using digital tools for real-time financial oversight. Learn how to deploy workforce agility, connected jobsite monitoring, automated procurement, and cost simulation models to preserve margin stability.

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Tutor Perini turns a profit on growing backlog

Construction Dive

The Los Angeles-based contractor reported a record pipeline of work, raised its outlook for the first time in company history and expressed confidence in the face of tariffs.

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PPG to build $380M North Carolina manufacturing facility

Construction Dive

The new Shelby plant will produce the paint manufacturer’s complete line of aerospace coatings and sealants.

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From Steel Mills to Success: Bill Di Santo’s Journey in the Commercial Construction Business

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By Bill Di Santo I didnt set out to become a builder. I grew up on the South Side of Chicago in a working-class town called Riverdale, where most of us followed in our fathers’ footstepsinto the trades, steel mills, or factory floors. But somewhere along the way, I saw something different across the street: a neighbor who owned his own architecture firm.

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Balfour Beatty kicks off $385M Miami hotel project

Construction Dive

The U.S. arm of the London-based builder will deliver a 17-story hotel with 800 guest rooms, convention and meeting space and ground floor retail areas.

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House Bill Has $46.5B in New Border Wall Project Construction

ENR Construction

The House Homeland Security Committee is asking for $46.5 billion in new spending for border wall projects across the southwest over at least the next three years.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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Interested in AI? Here’s what construction leaders should do first.

Construction Dive

With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, construction leaders may be tempted to join the fray.

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Industry Economists Cautiously Optimistic on US-China Trade Deal

ENR Construction

The announcement is a step in the right direction, but economists remain wary as talks for a more permanent deal continue.

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Futurist to share her vision for women in construction at NAWIC Annual Conference

Construction Dive

Innovation strategist Nikki Greenberg will discuss generational and technological industry changes, and how to best prepare for the future.

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States' Suit Targets Trump 'Energy Emergency' Order That Fast Tracks Projects

ENR Construction

Officials from 15 states say the order is unlawful and will lead to environmental harm by curtailed project reviews. The Army Corps of Engineers has already moved up expected approval of the giant Enbridge oil and gas tunnel in Michigan.

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How AI Reduces Cost, Safety, and Quality Risks in Construction Projects

Risk management in construction faces pressure from tighter margins, compressed timelines, and increasing complexity. This guide shows how AI strengthens project stability by predicting risks across cost, schedule, safety, supply chains, and workforce planning. AI algorithms analyze procurement data, subcontractor bids, equipment performance, and site conditions to identify potential disruptions.

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States' Suit Targets Trump 'Energy Emergency' Order in Fast-tracking Project Permits

ENR Construction

Officials from 15 states say the order is unlawful and will lead to environmental harm by fast-tracking project reviews. The Army Corps of Engineers has already moved up expected approval of the giant Enbridge oil and gas tunnel in Michigan.

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States' Lawsuit Targets Trump 'Energy Emergency' Order Fast-tracking Permits

ENR Construction

Officials from 15 states say the order is unlawful and will lead to environmental harm by fast-tracking energy project reviews. But the Army Corps of Engineers has already moved up expected approval of the Enbridge oil and gas tunnel project in Michigan.

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