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Microchip manufacturing is booming – and it’s intersecting with water rights and regulations

Construction Dive

The CHIPS Act allocated $52 billion to semiconductor manufacturing, but building these facilities can be a challenge, especially with state water laws.

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Refocus on the Right Measures of Productivity & Success

Construction Business Owner

Refocus on the Right Measures of Productivity & Success ccapoccia Mon, 09/16/2024 - 08:08 It feels good when your team knocks it out of the park on a huge project. But how often are you celebrating the incremental gains in your organization? Learn how to recognize and support those smaller wins in your company.

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How to tell if a project owner is in financial trouble

Construction Dive

In today’s volatile lending environment, it's important to know the signs that could indicate a client is in distress, says a construction attorney.

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Maximizing office square footage through ‘agile planning’

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Maximizing office square footage through ‘agile planning’ 0 qpurcell Mon, 09/16/2024 - 11:50 Office Buildings Lauren Elliott, RID, NCIDQ, Director of Interior Design, Design Collaborative, shares tips for a designing with a popular and flexible workspace model: Agile planning. Lauren Elliott, RID, NCIDQ Office Buildings Designers Engineers Architects Agile planning is a popular workspace model that provides a flexible and adaptable layout design, while giving employees complete choice over their

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How CFOs Can Drive Growth Without Increasing Headcount

For construction businesses, scaling operations means taking on greater workloads. Unfortunately, much of the responsibility of managing additional work falls on you and your finance team. Learn how you can navigate the increased complexity of managing more projects without adding headcount. We’re here to share insights into why technology is key to scaling your finance operations.

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Bechtel wins $453M Michigan solar project

Construction Dive

The contractor will lead the design and construction of Sunfish Solar 2, which will be one of the largest solar facilities in the state when finished.

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Wildland Urban Interface (WUI): Specifying fire-resistant roofs

Construction Specifier

By Greg Keeler Photos courtesy Owens Corning (OC) Considering fire activity over the last year, the consequences of wildfires can be seen across a wide range of geographies and climate zones. From the Canadian wildfires that spawned smog ingress across large swaths of the continental United States to the devastating destruction inflicted on the island of Maui, wildfires scathed regions across North America and around the globe.

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Army Corps Awards $223M Contract Option for Soo Lock Construction

ENR Construction

A joint venture of Kokosing, Alberici and Traylor Bros. has been working on the final phase of the New Lock at the Soo project since 2022.

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How do we meet Buy American, Buy America & Build America, Buy America Requirements?

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How do we meet Buy American, Buy America & Build America, Buy America Requirements? 1 kcichowicz Mon, 09/16/2024 - 11:45 See how our USA-made fire rated glass & frames comply with federal procurement requirements for infrastructure and other government projects.

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Judge Blocks Federal Rule Limiting Methane Emissions From Oil Wells

ENR Construction

Five states are challenging the Bureau of Land Management's rule, saying it would hamper development of fossil fuel resources.

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The Ultimate Guide To Data-Driven Construction: Optimize Projects, Reduce Risks, & Boost Innovation

Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network

In today’s construction market, owners, construction managers, and contractors must navigate increasing challenges, from cost management to project delays. Fortunately, digital tools now offer valuable insights to help mitigate these risks. However, the sheer volume of tools and the complexity of leveraging their data effectively can be daunting. That’s where data-driven construction comes in.