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Innovation Valley: A Mecca for Energy

Business Facilities

A s the home to leading research in energy at Electric Power Research Institute, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), and Y-12 National Security Complex, Knoxville-Oak Ridge Innovation Valley has long been a mecca for renewable and alternative energy. Credit: Wikimedia Commons/ornl.gov).

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The Next Generation in Construction: A Spotlight on 6 Young Industry Innovators  

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Construction is a vibrant industry full of innovative and talented professionals. Winners of the contest earned scholarship prizes totaling $50,000 to support educational expenses such as tuition, books, room and board, transportation, and childcare. . But its future relies on the minds and passions of our youngest generations. .

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Prefab Steel vs. Traditional Construction: Which Is Right For You?

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Prefab steel construction is transforming the building landscape with its innovative approach. These costs stem from the need for specialized design, manufacturing, and sometimes transportation of components. This method utilizes prefabricated components, offering a modern alternative to traditional building practices.

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State of the Construction Industry: August Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Lawmakers Push for Innovative Materials in National Infrastructure. A bipartisan group of senators introduced a bill called the Innovative Materials for America’s Growth and Infrastructure Newly Expanded (IMAGINE) Act, which could increase investment in new materials for infrastructure projects like roads and water systems.

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KPMG Report: The value of Information Management in construction for VolkerWessels

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VolkerWessels UK is a multi-disciplinary contractor that delivers innovative solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors, including rail, highways, airports, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM). Benefits of digital transformation for VolkerWessels.

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Louisiana: Where Partnerships Propel Innovation and Investment

Business Facilities

Louisiana: Where Partnerships Propel Innovation and Investment originally appeared on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. Innovative partnerships among state, regional and local partners, including higher education campuses. Also attractive to CSC were the state and region’s multiyear preparation to attract major technology employers.

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Making Construction Careers Appealing to Young People

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With innovation, technology, sustainability, business, design and engineering not highlighted when careers in construction are mentioned in schools”. Meanwhile, 10 construction firms were among the top 100 apprenticeship employers in the UK, according to the National Apprenticeship Service.