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Baltimore’s B&P rail tunnel on track for $4.5B replacement

Construction Dive

Amtrak will use multiple project delivery methods including the Delivery Partner model, in which the contractor’s payments will be tied to key metrics.

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New Jersey Governor Signs Low-Carbon Concrete Law

ENR Construction

New Jersey enacts legislation that offers a financial performance bonus for concrete producers who provide low embodied-carbon products for state projects.

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Bechtel completes $140M Texas solar project

Construction Dive

The country’s second-largest contractor claims the project can power over 20,000 homes.

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Contractor Will Repay Workers $3.6M in Wage Theft Case

ENR Construction

US Labor Dept. investigators say painting subcontractor Unforgettable Coatings Inc. falsified records to avoid paying overtime rates and retaliated against workers who complained.

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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Construction firms that rely on fixed budgets and outdated procurement methods are losing ground fast.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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The Dotted Line: What’s up with WOTUS?

Construction Dive

A new EPA rule could result in additional costs of $1 million per acre for projects adjacent to certain waterways.

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Granite wins $46M California interchange project

Construction Dive

Funded with federal dollars, the job will eliminate a T-shaped intersection on U.S. 101 in Northern California.

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Why Should Glazing and Cladding Subcontractors Use Construction Software?

Viewpoint Construction Technology

How digitising site diaries, health and safety forms and processes, and productivity reports can help glazing and cladding businesses thrive.

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Sam’s Club to build 30 new stores

Construction Dive

The retailer also will launch five fulfillment and distribution centers in 2023, with the first location set to open in Georgia.

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How Construction Software for Bricklayers Can Improve Your Business

Viewpoint Construction Technology

A look at construction software for bricklayers and how it could help to take your brickwork business to the next level.

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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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PC Welcomes Tech Student to the Team

PC Construction

A new face joined our crew in Vermont this week. Andrew Fiske, a 17-year-old co-operative student from Northwest Career & Technical Center , will spend the next six months working with and learning from our talented crews in Vermont. During this time, he will split his days, starting out in the classroom at the Tech Center and then heading to the jobsite for hands-on, real-world construction experience.

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How To Remove Soap Scum From Bathroom Surfaces

Daily Civil

Are you tired of soap scum in every corner of your bathroom? This guide will help you learn how to remove soap scum from bathroom surfaces. Soap scum. Read more The post How To Remove Soap Scum From Bathroom Surfaces appeared first on DAILY CIVIL.

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How to Manage Construction Collaboration: The 3 Most Effective Steps

Buildern

Studies show construction site workers spend 30% of their time doing rework. And as the Mediterranean Journal ’s report shows, such a substantial need for rework arises because of poor communication between project stakeholders. Do you need more research to be convinced of the importance of construction collaboration? Fostering better collaboration in the construction industry is not an easy task.

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No.1 Reason Why 70% of capital projects are late, over budget, or both!

Job Order Contracting

A poorly defined/communicated scope is the No. 1 root cause of construction project failure. The No.1 Reason Why 70% of capital projects are late, over budget, or both = Poorly defined Scope of Work A “hidden fact” leading to this failure point is that most owners don’t know how to clearly define and effectively communicate a Scope of Work.

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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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8 Different Types Of Mop With Pros & Cons

Civiconcepts

Introduction of Mops Mopping is one of the excellent ways to get your surface or floors clean using mop beats getting on your knees and hands.

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NAHB: Multifamily Housing Market Will Weaken in 2023

The Contractor Magazine

The association predicts remodeling work will remain solid.

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US DOT Awards $1.2B for IIJA "Mega" Projects, including Hudson Tunnel

ENR Construction

Largest grant is $292M for concrete casing, part of New York-New Jersry Hudson Tunnel project.

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2022 was a bad year for trench deaths. This year could be worse.

Construction Dive

One of construction’s most preventable hazards has already taken its toll in the first months of OSHA’s fiscal year.

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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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Las Vegas Specialty Contractor Agrees to Repay Workers $3.6M in Wage Theft Case

ENR Construction

Labor Dept. investigators say Unforgettable Coatings Inc. falsified records to avoid paying overtime rates and retaliated against workers who complained.

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Disrupt or Die. Poor processes are costing the construction industry

Autodesk Construction Cloud

In 1963, President John F. Kennedy spoke to a key group of German dignitaries in Frankfurt. He focused on liberty and the need to work together to achieve a peaceful world. “Change is the law of life,” he said. “And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.” [1] Sixty years on, the construction industry faces somewhat of a crossroads of its own.