Tue.Feb 14, 2023

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Construction’s labor gap tops 500M

Construction Dive

As a large swath of the workforce reaches retirement age, newer recruits lack the same level of experience.

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Bring Your Facility Manager to Your Next Design-Build Project  

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Close the data gap from AEC to operations The critical step for closing the AEC and operations data gap : involve facility managers in design and build data management processes as early as possible. While the formative stages of new projects bring together design and construction teams, facility managers often have more limited representation.

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Labor shortages, inflation vex civil contractors, but optimism remains

Construction Dive

A new report from Dodge also looks into mental health issues in engineering and construction.

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Developer Hires Stantec for $25B Sustainable Freight Hub in California

ENR Construction

Highland Fairview plans to build 40.6 million sq ft of warehouse space over seven years for its World Logistics Center project, with plans for sustainability that have “not yet been tackled on this scale in the U.S.

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How to Streamline Payment Applications & Lien Waivers Through Innovative Construction Technology

Speaker: Dylan Secrest, Founder of Alamo Innovation and Construction Digital Transformation Consultant

Construction payment workflows are notoriously complex when you consider juggling multiple stakeholders, compliance requirements, and evolving project scopes. Delays in approvals or misaligned data between budgets, lien waivers, and pay applications can grind progress to a halt. The good news? It doesn't have to be this way! Join expert Dylan Secrest to discover how leading contractors are turning payment chaos into clarity using digital workflows, integrated systems, and automation strategies.

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Turner Construction, Clark Builders win $54.5M mass timber student housing project

Construction Dive

The facility at the University of Fraser Valley near Vancouver is being funded to a large degree by the province of British Columbia.

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Ford to invest $3.5B to build Michigan battery plant

Construction Dive

The new facility will use knowledge and services from China-based manufacturer CATL.

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Developer Hires Stantec for $25B Sustainable California Freight Hub

ENR Construction

Highland Fairview plans to build 40.6 million sq ft of warehouse space over seven years for its World Logistics Center project, with sustainability plans that have “not yet been tackled on this scale in the U.S.

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The Myth Of Zero Energy And Its Adverse Impact On Prevention Through Design

FDR Safety

THIS ARTICLE IS FOCUSED ON prevention through design (PTD) and why use of the term “zero energy” lockout/tagout (LOTO) for all service and maintenance tasks creates a range of adverse impacts. Examples of such impacts are: •impeding efficient and effective equipment designs when tasks (e.g., setup, maintenance, servicing, troubleshooting) are not considered in the concept and design phases of projects because zero energy is a perceived, yet infeasible, objective for all service and maintenance,

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Ohio Derailment Response Shifts to Remediation, Monitoring

ENR Construction

Norfolk Southern Railroad has provided Ohio environmental officials with a proposed action plan to remediate environmental damage stemming from a Feb. 3 freight train derailment and ensuing fire.

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How Top Firms Protect Margins in Costly Construction Markets

Construction companies face shifting labor markets, volatile material pricing, and global supply chain disruptions that threaten profitability. This guide details how industry leaders are replacing outdated budgeting with incremental funding, adopting regional procurement, and using digital tools for real-time financial oversight. Learn how to deploy workforce agility, connected jobsite monitoring, automated procurement, and cost simulation models to preserve margin stability.

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Why Homes in High-Wind Regions Need a Structural “Seat Belt”

Strong Tie

On a mission to educate homeowners about high-wind retrofits. Like most lifelong residents of the Gulf Coast, Simpson Strong-Tie employee Cheryl Zafiris has a long personal history with hurricanes. Hers started right after she was born. On a mission to educate homeowners about high-wind retrofits Hurricane Like most lifelong residents of the Gulf Coast, Simpson Strong-Tie employee Cheryl Zafiris has a long personal history with hurricanes.

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Driving Digital Adoption in the Middle East with Khansaheb

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Founded in 1935, Khansaheb is one of the leading and longest serving construction and facilities management companies in the United Arab Emirates. Over its 88-year journey, the company has played a key role in the development of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and delivered several of the country’s iconic projects. From the construction of Sharjah airport to the Mall of Emirates , Khansaheb has played a key role in building modern Dubai.

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Limits on when you can adjudicate

Practical Law Construction

I can’t say that I recall Dyson LJ’s judgment in Connex South Eastern Ltd v MJ Building Services Group being handed down back in 2005 but I do know it is the case that told us that the phrase “ at any time ” means exactly that. It’s like Ronseal’s famous phrase , “Does exactly what it says on the tin” With the Court of Appeal giving the words their literal and ordinary meaning, it was plain speaking at its best!

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Behind the Build: Interview with Chris Walker, VDC Project Manager at PENTA Building Group

Autodesk Construction Cloud

People with successful careers possess many admirable qualities, but one common denominator that these folks have is their willingness to push themselves out of their comfort zone. Chris Walker, VDC Project Manager at The PENTA Building Group, exemplifies this trait incredibly well. Beyond working to improve himself, Chris strives to elevate and develop the people around him.

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Data Talks, CFOs Listen: Why Analytics Are Key To Better Spend Management

Speaker: Claire Grosjean, Global Finance & Operations Executive

Finance teams are drowning in data—but is it actually helping them spend smarter? Without the right approach, excess spending, inefficiencies, and missed opportunities continue to drain profitability. While analytics offers powerful insights, financial intelligence requires more than just numbers—it takes the right blend of automation, strategy, and human expertise.

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ENR MidAtlantic 2023 Top Young Professionals

ENR Construction

With an eye toward shaping the future of construction, the region’s top young leaders are contributing to their firms, mentoring colleagues and working to improve their communities.

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California & Northwest People: February 2023

ENR Construction

Updates about construction professionals in California, Hawaii, Alaska, Oregon and Washington.

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California & Northwest Snapshot: February 2023

ENR Construction

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

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Small, Disadvantaged Communities Get $2B PFAS Treatment Funding

ENR Construction

EPA announces grant program to address pervasive pollutants in community drinking water systems.

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How AI Reduces Cost, Safety, and Quality Risks in Construction Projects

Risk management in construction faces pressure from tighter margins, compressed timelines, and increasing complexity. This guide shows how AI strengthens project stability by predicting risks across cost, schedule, safety, supply chains, and workforce planning. AI algorithms analyze procurement data, subcontractor bids, equipment performance, and site conditions to identify potential disruptions.

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Team Performs Surgery to Transform Former D.C. Federal Building

ENR Construction

Stripped to its base skeleton, former government building in Washington, D.C., reemerges as mixed-use showpiece.

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February 2023 City Scoop - Washington D.C.

ENR Construction

Rich data from Dodge Data & Analytics for the Washington D.C. area.

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MidAtlantic People: February 2023

ENR Construction

Updates about construction professionals in the MidAtlantic region.

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EPA to Award $2B for PFAS Treatment in Small, Disadvantaged Communities

ENR Construction

EPA announces $2 billion to help small or disadvantaged communities get a leg up in addressing PFAS pollutants in their drinking water systems.

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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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Ohio Derailment Response Shifts to Environmental Monitoring, Remediation

ENR Construction

Norfolk Southern Railroad has provided Ohio environmental officials with a proposed action plan to remediate environmental damage stemming from a Feb. 3 freight train derailment and ensuing fire that released multiple types of toxic chemicals and forced hundreds of residents to evacuate.

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California & Northwest Industry News: February 2023

ENR Construction

Updates on projects and companies in the California & Northwest region.

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