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Commercial construction planning falls after months of gains

Construction Dive

Despite a dip in the Dodge Momentum Index, levels of building activity remain comparatively strong.

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National Security Impacted by Lack of Facilities Lifecycle Management

Job Order Contracting

Is national security impacted by lack of facilities lifecycle management? Absolutely. Economics, the environment, national security, and life/safety are all negatively impacted by the lack of a sustainable facilities lifecycle management strategy. Billions of dollars have been wasted due to lack of leadership and accountability while critical facilities are not being adequately maintained. 63% of the research facilities and 69% of the nonresearch facilities at the Gaithersburg, Maryland, and B

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The Super Bowl’s most recent stadiums and how much it cost to build them

Construction Dive

SoFi Stadium was just two years old when it first hosted the Super Bowl last year, but Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium has hosted six times since 1987.

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30 Types Of Door Knobs And Handles

Civiconcepts

One important thing needed by every home is door knobs. The majority of door knobs are circular in shape and have been used for long periods of time.

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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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Missouri trade school gets $32M boost for larger facility

Construction Dive

The Northland Career Center wants to construct a new, $60 million facility to better serve the skilled trade needs in the region.

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Contractor to pay $3.6M to settle unpaid shifts claim

Construction Dive

The Las Vegas painting firm agreed to settle a Department of Labor lawsuit alleging it violated the Fair Labor Standards Act.

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Nevada EV Battery Material Plant Expands With $2B US Loan

ENR Construction

Redwood Materials plans to draw pieces of federal financing as it achieves milestones in phased construction of its northern Nevada battery materials campus.

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New CEO takes the reins at Webcor

Construction Dive

Company veteran Matt Rossie, who has overseen some of the firm's most complex jobs, succeeded retiring CEO Jes Pedersen.

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Construction Workforce Shortage Tops Half a Million in 2023, Says ABC

Contractor Magazine

The construction industry averaged more than 390,000 job openings per month in 2022, the highest level on record.

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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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Construction Workforce Shortage Tops Half a Million in 2023, Says ABC

Construction Superintendent Magazine

The construction industry will need to attract an estimated 546,000 additional workers on top of the normal pace of hiring in 2023 to meet the demand for labor, according to a proprietary model developed by Associated Builders and Contractors. ABC’s proprietary model uses the historical relationship between inflation-adjusted construction spending growth, sourced from the U.S.

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Museum Exhibit Presents Bold Concepts for Resilient Cities

ENR Construction

Japan House exhibit in Los Angeles showcases high-concept ideas for resilient cities.

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Esri Launches ArcGIS Reality to Bring Reality Capture Data Into GIS

ENR Construction

Esri has expanded its reality capture data management platform to a suite of services that promise to move drone, satellite, site, mesh and point-cloud data into its ArcGIS platform.

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How to Make Your Projects More Sustainable

ENR Construction

As we edge closer to the 2050 Net Zero deadline and the world becomes more environmentally conscious, increasing attention is being paid to how the construction industry can build greener, with structural engineers having a key role to play.

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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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House Subcommittee Blasts WOTUS Rule, Cites Industry Concerns

ENR Construction

Republican lawmakers on the House Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee criticized the Biden administration's recent rule covering U.S. waters protected by the Clean Water Act, calling it "bureaucratic overreach.

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