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How to combat ongoing supply chain shortages in construction? Come equipped with options

Construction Dive

Supply chain issues continue to plague the industry. Contractors must enact creative solutions to find a path forward.

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Port Authority, New York Governor Toss LaGuardia AirTrain Plan

ENR Construction

A panel chose expanded bus service as the best mass transit option for passengers traveling to and from the NYC airport.

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Use your head: Traditional hard hats versus safety helmets

Construction Dive

Why companies in the construction industry are making the switch from traditional hard hats to safety helmets.

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Study Shows Local Preference Bid Laws Favor Keeping Money and Business Close

ENR Construction

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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Construction firms that rely on fixed budgets and outdated procurement methods are losing ground fast.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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Jacobs wins $249M Navy contract

Construction Dive

The contractor will provide multidisciplinary architect-engineer services at numerous Navy and Marine Corps installations in the Southwest.

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New “Game Changer” for Glaziers

Safti First

New “Game Changer” for Glaziers When SuperClear 45-HS (hose stream) and SuperClear 45-HS-LI (hose stream, low-iron) were introduced in January 2019, we knew that it would be another SAFTI FIRST “game-changer”. Architects, glaziers and building owners no longer had to settle for unsafe wire glass or expensive, tinted filmed and laminated ceramics. One look at SuperClear 45-HS and SuperClear 45-HS-LI and you can see why these products disrupted (and continue to disrupt) the 45 minute fire protecti

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112-year-old Train Depot finds new glory in renovation

ENR Construction

When the Michigan Central Station was constructed in 1913, passenger rail reflected Detroit’s booming role in the industrial revolution, with historical records indicating that the structure was the tallest station of its time.

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GRCC ATC Secchia Piazza Team Wins 2023 WCA Pyramid Award

Granger Construction

Monday, March 13, 2023 | Congratulations to the Grand Rapids Community College ATC Secchia Piazza project team as they were honored with a Washtenaw Contractors Association 2023 Pyramid Award on Friday, March 10 for Best Project Team for projects $3 – $25 million. The new Secchia Piazza at GRCC involved transforming an existing outdoor patio at the Applied Technology Center into an indoor multi-use space.

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Washington University School of Medicine spearheads new projects

ENR Construction

Washington University School of Medicine builds new neuroscience center, cancer center and lab for studying COVID and other infectious diseases.

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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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2023 Construction Volume Growth

Ed Zarenski

Construction volume is spending without inflation. If we want to know whether business is growing, we need to look at spending without inflation, or volume of business. Volume is what dictates the need for jobs.

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$1.5 B airport terminal opens in Kansas City

ENR Construction

A new airport terminal opens to replace ones from the 1970s.

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Celebrating the Industry’s Boldest Achievements: Announcing the 2023 Groundbreaker Awards

Procore

The construction industry crafts the communities we live in, shapes the cities we work in and builds the hospitals and schools we rely on. Construction creates opportunities for other industries to grow by erecting skyscrapers, digging underground railway systems and breaking ground on new neighborhoods. Construction creates hope for the future. These astonishing accomplishments happen every day and should not go unnoticed.

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Intuitively manage all your project information in a single place

BD+C

Intuitively manage all your project information in a single place 1 kcichowicz Mon, 03/13/2023 - 09:50 Get better control of design scope, design deliverables and design quantities — from pre-planning through turnover.

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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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Bechtel-Enka JV Picked for Sections of Pan-Europe Road Corridor

ENR Construction

Firms'' contract, reportedly worth $1.4 billion, was awarded for North Macedonia work after a 2021 law effectively eliminated competition for the work.

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CASE STUDY: How Closed Angle Corner Bead Boosts Speed, Reduces Waste

BD+C

CASE STUDY: How Closed Angle Corner Bead Boosts Speed, Reduces Waste 1 kcichowicz Mon, 03/13/2023 - 10:23 Frustrated with metal bead, this Jacksonville contractor chose Trim-Tex's Closed Angle corner bead to use in 1,000 properties a year.

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Rising Costs Prompt Delay for UK's HS2 High-Speed Rail

ENR Construction

Construction of a 37-mile section from London north will be pushed back two years amid inflationary pressure and increased project costs.

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ENR Midwest 2022 Top Starts: Regional Top Starts Demonstrate the Market’s Resilience

ENR Construction

Contractors facing uncertainties caused by inflation, supply chain delays and labor shortages.

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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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Bechtel-Enka JV Picked for North Macedonia Sections of Pan-European Corridor

ENR Construction

The contract, reportedly worth $1.4 billion, was awarded after a 2021 law effectively eliminated competition for the work.

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Rising Construction Costs Prompt Delay for UK's HS2 High-Speed Rail Project

ENR Construction

U.K. officials say the start construction of a 37-mile section will be put back by two years amid inflationary pressure and increased project costs.

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March 2023 City Scoop: Detroit

ENR Construction

Rich data from Dodge Data & Analytics for the Detroit area.

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March 2023 City Scoop: Kansas City

ENR Construction

Rich data from Dodge Data & Analytics for the Kansas City area.

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A Practical Guide to Profitable, Sustainable Construction Strategies

The future of construction is sustainable, efficient, and cost-conscious. This guide offers a practical roadmap for reducing material waste, optimizing energy use, and integrating sustainable design principles. Discover how innovative construction firms are leveraging circular economy strategies, digital tracking, and energy-smart building solutions to reduce expenses and stay ahead of regulatory shifts.

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Megaprojects give Substantial Boost to New York Market

ENR Construction

The 20 largest regional projects to break ground in 2022 had a boosted combined construction value of $25.2 billion.

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Alaska $8B Willow Oil Project Gets Biden OK With Scaleback

ENR Construction

Construction of ConocoPhillips project will proceed, but scope cut from five planned drilling pads to three, with the Interior Dept. also proposing new limits on protected Arctic region energy development.

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