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Turner breaks ground on $300M Connecticut resort

Construction Dive

The Great Wolf Lodge project includes a 91,000-square-foot indoor waterpark.

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Things Involved With Hiring Uncertified Hi-Rail Crane Operators – What You Need To Know

Construction Marketing

Are you considering hiring hi-rail crane operators to facilitate your upcoming project or task? While it’s undoubtedly a smart move to recruit specialized professionals, are you sure they meet the required qualifications necessary for safely operating a hi-rail crane? The risks associated with an uncertified operator can be severe. It ranges from personnel injuries to property damage.

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Skanska profits drop, US backlog and optimism remain high

Construction Dive

Even though the Swedish contractor’s full-year profit dipped, it reported record backlog last year.

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Sky-High Chicago Concrete Costs Outpace US Rise, Contractors Say

ENR Construction

Cement surcharges and prices to ensure deliveries of materials such as concrete have jumped much faster than inflation in the area for more than a year. High demand, lower river water levels, a labor dispute and many other factors are contributing to unprecedented increases.

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How Top Construction Firms Reinvent Cost Control

Construction firms that rely on fixed budgets and outdated procurement methods are losing ground fast. This guide reveals how market leaders are managing financial risk by shifting to incremental budgeting, regional sourcing, and real-time cost tracking. Learn how to structure contracts with price protections, streamline procurement workflows with automation, and avoid labor cost increases with smarter workforce planning.

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Messer expands to South Carolina, opens 11th regional office

Construction Dive

The company will pursue aviation, healthcare and other work in the state.

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Vulkan Las Vegas Bonus Code 2023 ? Top Erlebnis An Dieser Stelle Finden Chemical Engineering

360 Tech Info

Vulkan Las Vegas Bonus Code 2023 ️ Top Erlebnis An Dieser Stelle Finden Chemical Engineering” “Vulkan Vegas Bonus Code » The post Vulkan Las Vegas Bonus Code 2023 ️ Top Erlebnis An Dieser Stelle Finden Chemical Engineering appeared first on 360techinfo.

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AGC's Rich Thorn Chosen 2023 Intermountain Legacy Award Winner

ENR Construction

Retired CEO of AGC Salt Lake City reflects on storied 42-year career.

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Introducing the Gold Medalists of the Construction Startup Competition

AEC Business

The 2022 Construction Startup Competition winners presented their solutions at the Pitchday during Procore´s Groundbreak conference in New Orleans. Of the eight winners, Automatic Construction, Carbon Limit, Exodigo, and Soil Connect took home the gold medals in their category. I had a chance to chat with their teams after the results were announced.

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In Earthquakes' Aftermath in Turkey and Syria, Evaluating Buildings and a Search for Survivors

ENR Construction

As rescue crews continue to dig out survivors from collapsed buildings in the wake of two severe earthquakes that rocked Turkey and Syria on Feb. 6, killing thousands, engineers' response efforts turn toward cataloguing and evaluating structures that failed or suffered significant damage.

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The Constructor's Digital Transformation Playbook: Reducing Risk With Technology

Speaker: Dylan Secrest

Construction projects are high-stakes operations where even minor inefficiencies can lead to costly delays, safety concerns, and budget overruns. Managing risk in construction has always been a challenge, but as projects grow in complexity, traditional methods no longer cut it. Enter Digital Transformation - a game changer approach that replaces inefficiency with AI-powered analytics, real-time monitoring, and automated workflows to proactively manage risk.

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Buildern vs. Buildertrend | 2023 In-Depth Comparison

Buildern

As a construction project management professional, you’ve probably searched for the best tool to systemize and automate estimating, bidding, scheduling, and communication processes. Yet, with so many options available on the market, deciding which one will suit your company’s business objectives can be challenging. Indeed, construction project management requires careful consideration and implementation of the right tools to ensure a successful outcome.

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ENR Mountain States' 2023 Top Young Professionals

ENR Construction

The AEC industry’s next generation of leaders are strengthening their areas of expertise both at the office and in the community.

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A new chapter for the cherished Louis Latzer Memorial Public Library

The Korte Company

As a kid, Curt Hortsmann was never a big fan of books – or the library for that matter. Too bad he grew up before Angela R. Kim’s reign as the local library’s director. For the last 20 years, she’s led the beloved Louis Latzer Memorial Public Library in Curt’s hometown. The building is named after Louis Latzer , a Highland icon often referred to as “the father of PET milk,” whose innovation brought countless jobs to the community.

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Proposed $2.5B Power Line Seen as Link for Three Large Grids

ENR Construction

Backers of North Plains Connector say the 385-mile line from South Dakota to Montana would enable shared power and boosted system reliability for large U.S.

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Explore How Generative AI Is Optimizing Every Construction Stage

Generative AI is already transforming how the construction industry operates. This concise guide walks you through its real-world impact on design, planning, job site logistics, and sustainability. Learn how contractors are using AI to reduce costs, improve worker safety, and shorten build times. Get a detailed look at the tools and platforms making it possible, including AI-driven robotics and material optimization.

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Stok Conducts Evolution of Workplace Survey and Shares Findings in New Report

Stok

San Francisco (February 6, 2023) — Sustainability and high-performance building services provider Stok has published a new report to guide real estate and workplace professionals and business leaders in enhancing the employee experience and optimizing the value of office real estate. “ High-Performance Buildings and the Evolution of the Workplace: Insights for a People-First Approach ,” utilizes findings from a perception survey of industry leaders to offer clarity on where to focus investments

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Sky-High Chicago Concrete Prices Outpacing National Rise, Contractors Say

ENR Construction

Cement surcharges and the prices of ensuring materials such as concrete have been rising way faster than inflation in the Chicago area for more than a year. High demand, lower river water levels, a labor dispute and many other factors are contributing to the unprecedented price jumps.

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Developers told to step up to Grenfell related repair costs

Construction Law

The government’s response to the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire in which 72 people died has at last been announced, and there has clearly been a considerable shift in approach to how to prevent another disaster and in who should pay. Levelling up secretary Michael Gove, the minister responsible for housing, has warned there will be “nowhere to hide” for developers who fail to “step up to” their responsibilities in funding his £2 billion repair scheme to cladding.

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Webuild Inks New Deal To Acquire Failed Australia Firm Assets

ENR Construction

Purchase of Asia-Pacific assets of Perth-based contractor Clough “guarantees the continuity" of firm projects and employment for 1,100 employees, says the Italy-based buyer.

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.

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USACE Cat Calendar Highlights "Pet" Projects

ENR Construction

Felines "frolic" with Portland branch projects via Photoshop.

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Massive Earthquakes in Turkey Leave Thousands Dead, Many Buildings Destroyed

ENR Construction

A pair of severe earthquakes on Feb. 6 in south-central Turkey has leveled thousands of buildings across the region, and is responsible for the deaths of thousands of people in Turkey and Syria.

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