Wed.Feb 08, 2023

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Boldt invests in VC firm founded by Green Bay Packers, Microsoft

Construction Dive

A major focus of the investment includes technologies around modularization and automation, said Dave Kievet, president of The Boldt Co.

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Making Construction Careers Appealing to Young People

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The huge UK high-speed rail project – known as HS2 – recently announced a milestone that was nothing to do with kilometres of track laid or tunnels bored. Having pledged in 2020 to take on 2,000 apprentices over the lifetime of the project, it took on its 1,000 th apprentice in January 2023. In fact, there are over 100 construction-related apprenticeships available in the UK, from bricklayers, plumbers and roofers to construction design and build technicians and BEMS (building energy management

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Philly launches digital tool to ease building permitting process

Construction Dive

The pilot aims to improve access to information about necessary permits, approvals and other requirements for some residential and commercial projects, the city said.

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Onshore, Offshore Wind Energy Projects Get Big Boost in Maine

ENR Construction

State regulators approved construction of a 1-GW onshore wind project, set to double current capacity, while the US Interior Dept. will allow development of a floating offshore wind turbine array in the deep-water Gulf of Maine.

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How CMiC Helps Construction Teams Stay Ahead of Project Risk

CONSTRUCT™ by CMiC delivers structured project management built for the realities of construction. It brings together RFIs, submittals, drawings, and punch lists in a connected environment that prevents gaps in communication and documentation. Risk is managed in real-time with issue tracking, automated compliance checks, and daily journals that surface hidden patterns.

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Balfour Beatty awarded $242M US 70 project

Construction Dive

The stretch of highway in North Carolina is being upgraded to interstate standards.

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AECOM profit grows on expanding backlog from city, state projects

Construction Dive

The Dallas-based firm said many of its government clients have flush rainy day funds ahead of expected increases in infrastructure spending over the next several years.

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Komatsu All-Electric Wheel Loader Draws Industry Interest

ENR Construction

When Komatsu rolled out its WA Electric wheel loader during demonstration sessions at the 2022 Bauma equipment trade show in Munich, Germany, last October, engineers and sales staff at the booth were not expecting the little machine to steal the show.

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Jacobs beats estimates, maintains strong 2023 outlook

Construction Dive

Government stimulus money will continue to boost the contractor’s performance this year, said CEO Bob Pragada during an earnings call yesterday.

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Garney's Varying Approaches Yield Solid Gains on North Texas Pipeline

ENR Construction

Construction manager at-risk delivery method enables team to navigate rocky terrain, supply chain issues and material escalations.

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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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The Safety Culture of Concrete Strategies Starts With Leadership

For Construction Pros

Creating a safety culture for your construction company is built from a foundation of great leadership. The strategy behind the safety program at Concrete Strategies.

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Will Claims By Contractors on Big Design-Build Projects Ever End?

ENR Construction

Progressive design-build may be part of the solution to avoiding losses, claims and litigation.

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The VALUE of Time and Motion Study and Locally Researched Granular Construction Task Data

Job Order Contracting

The value of time and motion study is clear. The process enables the accurate definition of labor, material, and equipment requirements to perform a specific task. What is time and motion study? The evaluation of work performance, analysis of the time spent in going through the different motions of a job or series of jobs. Time-and-motion studies were first instituted in offices and factories in the United States in the early 20th century.

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Construction Economics for February 13, 2023

ENR Construction

ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.

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Guide to Solving Labor, Equipment, and Materials Management Gaps

Specialty contractors operate in a high-pressure environment where labor, equipment, and materials must be managed with precision. Delays, misalignments, and compliance gaps can derail performance and cut into margins. This guide offers a structured approach to managing LEMs using integrated systems, predictive analytics, and transparent workflows. From reducing idle equipment time to maintaining compliance and tightening inventory control, every recommendation in this guide is built around impr

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Biden details ‘Buy America’ plan in State of the Union

Construction Dive

The president listed some of the types of materials and federally funded projects that would fall under his standard.

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Texas & Louisiana On the Scene: February 2023

ENR Construction

Reports from key industry events across the Texas & Louisiana region.

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Why You Need a Non-Generic EDMS (Part – 1)

Wrench

With more and more EPC companies looking into EDMS solutions to manage their data we need to acknowledge that not all EDMS are created equal. An EDMS built specifically for the purpose of managing engineering data and its associated workflows will, by definition, be very different from a generic EDMS which deals with all kinds of information sets. I would even say that (in the highly technical world of engineering documentation management) a generic or non-specialized document workflow managemen

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Texas & Louisiana People: February 2023

ENR Construction

Updates about construction professionals in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Texas.

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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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Texas & Louisiana Snapshot: February 2023

ENR Construction

Photographs chosen by our editors from submissions to ENR.com/southwest/photos.

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Texas & Louisiana Pulse: February 2023

ENR Construction

Project news from Dodge Data & Analytics for the Texas/Louisiana region.

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Mind the Interfaces: A Primer on Offsite Fabrication

ENR Construction

To reduce project cost and schedule length while addressing the skilled labor shortage, many owners and contractors are moving work from the construction site to a fabrication facility.

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Industry Leads for the Week of February 13, 2023

ENR Construction

Information derived from Industrial Reports, a market intelligence firm specializing in industrial construction and equipment leads.

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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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Pulse: Project News for the Week of February 13, 2023

ENR Construction

Project news from Dodge Data & Analytics.

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Firm, Exec Plead Guilty to Willful OSHA Violation in Fatal 2017 Collapse

ENR Construction

A temporary retaining wall built without an engineer's review collapsed, killing a worker and injuring another.

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Garney Makes Solid Gains on North Texas Pipeline

ENR Construction

Construction manager at-risk delivery method enables team to navigate rocky terrain, supply chain issues and material escalations.