Suez Canal: Construction Features of the World’s Biggest Economic Route
The Constructor
MAY 17, 2021
The Suez Canal is a man-made waterway in Egypt that provides the shortest route between the east and the west of the globe for cargo transportation.
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Future pandemic preparedness at the medical district scale
BD+C
MAY 17, 2021
Many healthcare institutions have invested considerable time re-thinking the use of clinical space to increase capacity for COVID-19 patients. Could this experience be leveraged and scaled to meet a future surge—driven by a pandemic or other extreme emergency events—if considered proactively and at a larger, district scale?
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Single-Family Permits Post High Year-Over-Year Increase
Pro Builder
MAY 17, 2021
Single-Family Permits Post High Year-Over-Year Increase. cbroderick. Mon, 05/17/2021 - 09:29. A 25.3% year-over-year increase in single-family construction permits during the first three months of 2021 shows home builders will soon ramp up construction to meet buyer demand. Single-family permits increased in all four regions of the U.S., and the Midwest led with a 40% year-over-year increase, according to the National Association of Home Builders.
Carolina Gaming Arena completes at UNC Chapel Hill
BD+C
MAY 17, 2021
Carolina Gaming Arena, the University of North Carolina ’s (UNC) first esports facility, was recently completed in March. The gaming arena is housed in the lowest level of Craige Hall, which is centrally located on UNC’s campus. At night, the glow of the space spills across the adjacent lawn, acting as a natural advertisement of the space to many students passing by one of the campus’s main thoroughfares.
Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software
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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.
GM Investing $40M At Pontiac, MI Stamping Plant
Business Facilities
MAY 17, 2021
General Motors will renovate its existing Pontiac, MI facility and install new flexible fabrication technology to support future electric vehicle production. - Read: GM Investing $40M At Pontiac, MI Stamping Plant at BusinessFacilities.com.
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Former NJ Army Base $2B Makeover is 'Buzzsaw' of Activity
ENR Construction
MAY 17, 2021
Fort Monmouth, a military technology hub for the last century, seeks innovative ways to redevelop 1,126 acres despite financial hurdles, local politics and COVID-19.
Henning Larsen breaks ground on sustainable primary school in Denmark
BD+C
MAY 17, 2021
The New School in Sundby, set to become Denmark’s first Ecolabel primary school, has broken ground in the Lolland-Falster region. The project has ambitious goals for both sustainability parameters as well as local learning and community engagement.
Kentucky: Investing In Sustainable Growth
Business Facilities
MAY 17, 2021
The Bluegrass State is preparing for statewide growth with site upgrades and new partnerships. - Read: Kentucky: Investing In Sustainable Growth at BusinessFacilities.com.
Massive Former NJ Army Base Eyes $2-Billion Transformation
ENR Construction
MAY 17, 2021
Fort Monmouth, a military technology hub for the last century, now seeks innovative ways to balance redevelopment of 1,126 acres with financial realities, local politics and COVID-19
Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP
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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.
Latest Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices criticized for not considering bikes, pedestrians
BD+C
MAY 17, 2021
The latest version of The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) is drawing heavy criticism for failing to consider non-automotive road users. MUTCD is an 862-page engineering manual that governs road markings and signs across the U.S. It carries the power of federal regulation and can shield engineers from liability when someone is hurt or killed.
Steady Success in 2020 Earns Brasfield & Gorrie Southeast Contractor of the Year Honors
ENR Construction
MAY 17, 2021
The Birmingham, Ala.-based contractor's strong 2020 revenue gains stood out in the pandemic year of 2020.
Indoor volleyball and basketball complex set for St. Louis
BD+C
MAY 17, 2021
A new multi-court, 976,000-sf volleyball and basketball facility is set to begin construction in St. Louis’s Chesterfield Valley. The project will include nine basketball courts that can convert to eighteen volleyball courts, all equipped with Olympic level flooring, professional grade LED lighting, and HD/4K streaming cameras. Other amenities will include a fitness area, multipurpose rooms, spectator seating, lounge areas, and concessions. .
Three Reasons Why It's a Good Time to Rent
Pro Builder
MAY 17, 2021
Three Reasons Why It's a Good Time to Rent. cbroderick. Mon, 05/17/2021 - 09:18. John Burns Real Estate Consulting (JBREC) predicts a fresh wave of rental demand on the horizon as inventory remains low and buyer demand remains high. Both the rental and for-sale markets have held up strong during the pandemic due to Americans reevaluating their living situations.
The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide
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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?
Beam Fracture on Closed Mississippi River Bridge Was at Least Two Years Old
ENR Construction
MAY 17, 2021
State DOT inspector is fired for not noticing or reporting the crack at the I-40 Mississippi River bridge during an earlier inspection.
More Than 60% of Millennial Buyers Say They Have Regrets About Buying
Pro Builder
MAY 17, 2021
More Than 60% of Millennial Buyers Say They Have Regrets About Buying. cbroderick. Mon, 05/17/2021 - 09:41. After the initial excitement from purchasing a new home wears off, dissatisfaction with some aspects of the house begins to creep up for a large chunk of buyers, especially Millennials. According to a recent survey by Bankrate, 64% of Millennial homebuyers have at least one regret about purchasing their current home.
Beam Fracture on Closed Arkansas Bridge Was at Least Two Years Old
ENR Construction
MAY 17, 2021
Arkansas DOT inspector is fired for not noticing or reporting the crack at the I-40 Mississippi River Bridge during an earlier inspection.
Barnaby: The America at Home Study Concept Home
Pro Builder
MAY 17, 2021
Barnaby: The America at Home Study Concept Home. cbroderick. Mon, 05/17/2021 - 10:00. Follow the journey of building the America at Home Study concept home, completed within 60 days and fitted with the most desired features for today’s homebuyers. . The pandemic redefined what a home does and means to millions of Americans, raising the bar on new construction.
Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business
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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.
Best GDP Rise Since 1984 Seen This Year, Credit Suisse Expert Tells Industry
ENR Construction
MAY 17, 2021
Post pandemic world "looks pretty good," industrials analyst Jamie Cook said May 4 at ENR on line GWIC workforce conference.
There Are Affordable Homes For Sale—Here's Where to Find Them
Pro Builder
MAY 17, 2021
There Are Affordable Homes For Sale—Here's Where to Find Them. cbroderick. Mon, 05/17/2021 - 09:36. Increasing home prices may force buyers to question if any affordable single-family homes exist at all, but metros outside the top 10 U.S. cities are offering a high quality of living and homes well below the national median price, says Forbes. On average, every home sold in April received five offers in addition to some markets seeing homes sold for 30% over the asking price.
City Scoop: Atlantic City
ENR Construction
MAY 17, 2021
Dodge data on projected 2021 construction starts in the Atlantic City area
UPDATE: Beam Fracture On Closed Arkansas Bridge Was At Least Two Years Old
ENR Construction
MAY 17, 2021
Inspector is fired for not noticing or reporting the issue sooner.
The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting
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City Scoop: Worcester
ENR Construction
MAY 17, 2021
Dodge data on projected 2021 construction starts in the area
Biden, GOP Senators Expected to Resume Talks on Infrastructure Bill
ENR Construction
MAY 17, 2021
Senate Republicans' new offer could come this week.
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