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Building world-class hotels: The power of preconstruction and self-perform services

Construction Dive

Skip to main content Dont miss tomorrows construction industry news Let Construction Dives free newsletter keep you informed, straight from your inbox. When it comes to constructing and renovating hospitality facilities, prioritizing the guest experience is paramount.

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Why and When to Use Structural Insulated Panels: A True Story

Wolgast Corporation

As a Design-Builder , we take on the role of advocate for our clients and put ourselves in their shoes while carefully making design and construction decisions. What would they choose to do to effectively save money and time without sacrificing quality or building longevity?

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Secure Your Equipment Trailers on Construction Sites

CCR Magazine

Securing equipment trailers on construction sites is a critical task for any construction company, as theft can lead to significant financial losses, project delays, and even compromised worker safety. Given the value of construction equipment, trailers are prime targets for theft, especially when left unattended overnight.

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Infrastructure costs keep rising. Consider these approaches to mitigate them.

Civil + Structural Engineer

For example, the Federal Highway Administration reported that highway construction costs rose yet again in the first quarter of 2024, at an annualized rate of 9.6 Long lead times for critical electrical equipment and persistent labor shortages are further exacerbating price increases. percent, which is a 2.4

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Light at the End of the Tunnel

Civil + Structural Engineer

By PCiRoads How PCiRoads found custom equipment for a unique project Minneapolis features a busy and lively downtown area thats home to nearly 57,000 residents along with 216,000 employees each week, per mplsdowntown.com. Mike Clover, concrete superintendent, was in charge of equipment selection for the project.

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Caterpillar and Trimble Extend Long-Standing Joint Venture to Accelerate Grade Control Innovation and Customer Adoption Across the Construction Sector

Civil + Structural Engineer

The agreement includes expanded distribution of grade control solutions in the construction sector to accelerate innovation and customer adoption. We are proud of what we’ve developed to help customers optimize their operations, including grade control. Today’s announcement is a continuation of this collaboration. .”

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75.2% of construction managers say extreme weather financially impacting UK and European projects

New Civil Engineer

The report, ‘Building in Resilience: Weather-proofing European Construction in a Changing Climate’, was compiled by Aggreko, a global supplier of mobile and modular power, temperature control equipment and energy services.