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Foundation Software's 2020 Construction Business Report

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Foundation Software's 2020 Construction Business Report. See the results of Foundation Software's second annual survey by downloading a free copy of the 2020 Construction Business Report, complete with over 25 pages of fully visualized data and insights from industry leaders. foundation software. Greg Ragsdale. Main Image.

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Robot masons work with humans on a $52 million housing project in Illinois

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A 166,000-sf barracks with 300 bedrooms for 600 military personnel is under construction at the Great Lakes Naval Base in Illinois with the help of robots that can lay bricks every seven to 10 seconds and can lift and place foundation blocks weighing up to 135 lbs.

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Study Finds New Natural Gas Development Could Create More Than 45,000 Jobs And $9 Billion In Economic Development In Illinois

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New natural gas production from Southern Illinois shale has the potential to create more than 45,000 jobs in Illinois and $9 billion in economic investment, according to a study released by the Illinois Chamber Foundation. “Illinois is in a great position to participate in this dynamic energy renaissance.”

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Construction Accounting Software Implementation Checklist

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Foundation Software gives you a checklist of five of the most important items to make sure your implementation is a success. foundation software. But that shouldn’t intimidate you — there are plenty of best practices to help ensure your implementation is successful long-term. Accounting Technology. Promote to rotator No. Main Image.

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Researchers and industry leaders will form national institute for AI in construction

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A team of researchers from the University of Illinois and Carnegie Mellon University has received grants and support from the National Science Foundation and the Discovery Partners Institute for the effort. The goal is to identify key high-impact areas for applying AI in design and construction.

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10-Year Plan Upgrades Natural Gas Infrastructure, Creates Jobs For Illinois

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To leverage abundant natural gas supplies and low wholesale costs, Illinois employer and labor organizations and Ameren Illinois outlined details of a legislative proposal to accelerate the modernization of Illinois’ aging natural gas delivery infrastructure while maintaining Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) regulatory oversight.

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Illinois Is Top State For LEED Green Building

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Illinois Is Top State For LEED Green Building originally appeared on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. Illinois retained its top national position on USGBC ’s annual Top 10 States for LEED list for the third year in a row, with 161 LEED certifications representing 3.43 Illinois Is Top State For LEED Green Building.