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Walsh/WSP Win $339M Rhode Island Bridge Job

ENR Construction

has been selected to build a new westbound span for the I-195 Washington Bridge in Providence, R.I., Walsh and design partner WSP will begin work on the $339-million design-build project next month, according to the Rhode Island Dept. Photo courtesy of Rhode Island Dept. of Transportation June 6, 2025 Walsh Construction Co.

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Guarding against graffiti: Best practices to safeguard commercial properties

Construction Specifier

This growing problem underscores the need for specifiers to take proactive measures to protect building exteriors during the design and construction phases and beyond. Each offers different levels of protectionandmaintenance requirements, and selection depends on the exterior materials and the budget.

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Optimizing Garage Door Service: Essential Considerations for Construction Professionals

UK Construction Blog

The range of design options available today for architectural projects has grown to accommodate numerous building styles due to the evolution of contemporary architectural trends. The International Building Code (IBC) sets forth requirements for commercial building applications.

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The Ultimate Guide to Air Quality Monitoring: Protecting Health & Environment

UK Construction Blog

Key Takeaways Air quality monitoring is the continuous measurement of pollutants that provides crucial data for detecting harmful contaminants, with systems tracking parameters including humidity, temperature, CO2, VOCs and formaldehyde across diverse environments. Every breath you take matters.

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Benefits of Retro-Commissioning Your Buildings

UK Construction Blog

The post Benefits of Retro-Commissioning Your Buildings appeared first on UK Construction Blog. From HVAC to lighting, plumbing to insulation – retro-commissioning empowers you to fine-tune operations and eliminate wasteful practices that may have become ingrained over time. So, What Exactly Is Retro-Commissioning?

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Improving Construction Outcomes is an Owner’s Responsibility

Job Order Contracting

Owner leadership and commitment remain the only solution to rampant facilities repair, renovation, and new build waste. Rethink, rebuild, and improve your repair, renovation, and new build activities and reduce costs 20% – 30%+ by implementing robust, integrated LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery.

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Curtain wall design-assist: Navigating the process for success

Construction Specifier

Whether creating new architectural expressions or rehabilitating architecturally significant historic buildings, from stick-built to unitized, “off-the-shelf” commodity to custom bespoke systems, utilizing insulating glass units or opaque spandrel panels, simple flat or complex geometry; it seems the sky is the limit with curtain wall design today.