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Material prices fall year over year for first time since August 2020

Construction Dive

Despite the decrease among some types of products, other commodity prices continued to rise.

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ENGEO expands leadership team in 2023

Civil + Structural Engineer

SAN RAMON, CA – Technical excellence and exceptional service stand at the core of ENGEO’s philosophy. Today, ENGEO, the world’s most comprehensive geoscience engineering firm, announces the promotion of nine outstanding individuals including three new Principals and six new Associates. These individuals continuously exhibit a deep dedication to their field, and are dedicated to serving clients and staff throughout the Western United States, Guam, Australia and New Zealand.

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Construction’s labor gap could bring a hiring evolution

Construction Dive

As tradesworkers expect more from their jobs, some general contractors could shift toward self-perform.

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RHEINZINK-prePATINA ECO ZINC material now made with 50% less CO2

Civil + Structural Engineer

Woburn, Massachusetts (April 2023) – As an industry leader committed to sustainability, RHEINZINK introduces RHEINZINK-prePATINA® ECO ZINC architectural zinc products. Now produced using 50% less carbon dioxide (CO2), the company’s premium RHEINZINK-prePATINA products are now part of its RHEINZINK-ECO ZINC® offering. This is the first architectural zinc material in the world to reduce an already small carbon footprint by more than half.

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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Construction firms that rely on fixed budgets and outdated procurement methods are losing ground fast.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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Total crane count rises but commercial work dips

Construction Dive

The number of cranes in North American cities grew by 7% from the most recent report by Rider Levett Bucknall, but the increase was concentrated in the multifamily sector.

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All lanes on Florida’s $440M Pensacola Bay Bridge open

Construction Dive

The project suffered a setback in 2020 after Skanska USA’s barges crashed into it during Hurricane Sally.

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WAE ANNOUNCES A STRATEGIC EQUITY INVESTMENT IN BEAM CONNECTIVITY LIMITED, SUPPORTING THE COMMERCIALISATION OF CONNECTED VEHICLE SYSTEMS.

Civil + Structural Engineer

WAE announces a strategic equity investment in Beam Connectivity, a connected vehicle technology solutions developer. Beam Connectivity are pioneers in connected vehicle systems and have developed a high performance, versatile and secure end-to-end connected vehicle solution. The global connected market was estimated to be worth $60bn in 2021 and is forecast to grow to $160bn by 2028.

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Mortenson JV breaks ground on Denver apartment complex

Construction Dive

The community is part of a $120 million, four-project fund portfolio assembled by Pinnacle Partners.

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IMAGINiT Earns Autodesk Platinum Club Award for 11th Consecutive Year

Civil + Structural Engineer

IMAGINiT Technologies has earned an Autodesk Platinum Award for their ongoing commitment to solving customers’ manufacturing challenges. The ‘Highest Growth for Design and Manufacturing Collections and Verticals’ award recognizes IMAGINiT’s position as the top sales performer in this category among all Autodesk solution providers in North America.

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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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4 ways that recent banking failures will impact the multifamily sector

Construction Dive

After the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature, multifamily borrowers could face challenges finding construction debt and loans from smaller lenders.

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HDR’s Alexa Mitchell Elected to buildingSMART International Infrastructure Committee

Civil + Structural Engineer

Alexa Mitchell, HDR’s transportation BIM program manager, has been elected to the steering committee of buildingSMART International’s Infrastructure Room. This influential group of global industry leaders is developing, sharing and promoting the open data standards that will redefine how the world’s infrastructure is created. Much of today’s infrastructure design is completed in proprietary formats, which complicates the exchange of digital data used during planning, design, construction, and op

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Job Order Contract Core Requirements Drive Efficiency

Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contract CORE REQUIREMENTS drive efficiency. They are critical to enabling optimal performance and achieving satisfaction for all participants and stakeholders. Traditional JOC Programs have proved challenging and costly to many participants as they tend to be structured to favor owners and are costly. Also, they fail to bring together the right people, owners, and design-builders, together in a collaborative environment.

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MIDATLANTIC ENGINEERING LAUNCHES NEW DIVISION

Civil + Structural Engineer

MidAtlantic Engineering Partners (MidAtlantic) is pleased to announce that Robert S. Larsen R.A., P.P. has joined the firm and will focus on the areas of Planning and Preliminary Architecture through its new division, MidAtlantic Architecture and Design. Over the past 25 years, Larsen has accumulated broad professional experience including conceptual site design, master planning, and development coordination of various commercial and residential redevelopments.

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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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The Magical Effects of Translucent Concrete

The Constructor

Translucent concrete provides a revolutionary way to bring in natural light while providing structural and aesthetic advantages. This innovative material can create a modern and striking look in architectural projects while conserving energy and increasing safety. In this article, we will learn about translucent concrete, its incredible benefits, and how it can be used in […] The post The Magical Effects of Translucent Concrete appeared first on The Constructor.

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LAUNCH OF TRIMBLE UNITY AMS PROVIDES ELECTRIC UTILITIES WITH ENTERPRISE ASSET MANAGEMENT SOLUTION TO IMPROVE RELIABILITY AND EFFICIENCY

Civil + Structural Engineer

Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today the launch of its latest enterprise asset management solution designed for electric utilities worldwide to improve their service reliability and operational success. Built on Trimble’s industry-leading Cityworks ® enterprise asset management platform, Trimble Unity ® AMS enables utilities to manage the complete lifecycle of their asset infrastructure–from permits and construction to operations, maintenance and replacement.

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Improving Cost Management with Autodesk Build for SQUARE Engineering

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SQUARE Engineering firm was founded in 1992. The core of SQUARE’s success is offering technically sound and cost-effective solutions that guarantee the most rewarding results. Viewed as best-in-class in the construction industry, SQUARE are committed to professional excellence that meets and exceeds clients’ expectations with a delivery promise centred around delivering flawless results.

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Altair Establishes $1 Million Altair #OnlyForward Scholarship at Columbia University

Civil + Structural Engineer

Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR), a global leader in computational science and artificial intelligence (AI) has established the Altair #OnlyForward Scholarship at Columbia University’s School of Engineering and Applied Science. The scholarship will award 10 students pursuing a four-year engineering or STEM-related undergraduate degree with $25,000 annually, which they will receive each year of their undergraduate studies until graduation.

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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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Hitachi releases 4 ZAXIS-7 full-size excavators

Equipment World

Ranging from 30,870 to 49,833 pounds, the models are designed to increase fuel efficiency, performance and operator comfort.

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Holcim US Recognized by Slag Cement Association with Multiple Awards

Civil + Structural Engineer

Continuing its industry award streak, Holcim US , received ten “Slag Cement in Sustainable Concrete Awards” from the Slag Cement Association (SCA). Holcim was recognized for its sustainable contributions to multiple projects at the SCA’s awards ceremony, held in conjunction with the Spring American Concrete Institute Convention in San Francisco. “ We’re proud that the Slag Cement Association has recognized our contributions to major projects with the Slag Cement in Sustainable Concrete Awards.

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Creating a sense of place with multipurpose K-12 school buildings

BDC Network

Creating a sense of place with multipurpose K-12 school buildings 0 dbarista Thu, 04/13/2023 - 12:02 K-12 Schools Multipurpose buildings serve multiple program and functional requirements. The issue with many of these spaces is that they tend not to do any one thing well. James Krueger, AIA, NCARB, Design Principal Education Facilities K-12 Schools School Construction Designers Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Facility Managers Architects Building Owners PreK–12 education has become

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Significantly IMPROVE your JOB ORDER CONTRACT

Job Order Contracting

SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVE your JOB ORDER CONTRACT Sustainable Facilities Management #1 Put People First: Center your JOC Program around integrating your Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery Teams and enabling internal and external professionals to reach their full potential and perform their best sets up your organization for best value achievement. #2.

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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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Delivering Valuable Data: an interoperability code of practice

Extranet Evolution

An interoperability code of practice for technologies in the built and managed environment is set to be launched on Monday 17 April in London. Poor interoperability of information has been a perennial problem for professionals in architecture, engineering, construction and asset operation and maintenance for decades. When I wrote my book, “Construction Collaboration Technologies: An Extranet Evolution”, in 2005, I looked forward to a rosy collaborative future encompassing BIM, real-t

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When Safety Matters, Let All Voices Be Heard

ENR Construction

As an index of what people are thinking, event themes can serve an important function. The 70 or so partner companies that organize Construction Safety Week, the annual industry education and awareness focus started in 2014, have chosen a singular message of jobsite safety unity, “Strong Voices Creating Safe Choices,” as this year’s theme for the May 1-5 event.

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Construction Industry Trends: March 2023 Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Stay informed on the most recent trends in the construction industry such as the labor shortage and construction automation.

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Award of Excellence: Construction Safety Innovator Takes Quanta Services in New Direction

ENR Construction

Safety Vice President Matthew Compher packages New View safety principles to limit harm from serious injuries.

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Every Contractor Needs An Effective Website - Unlock the Key to Increased Leads

Grow Leads & Visibility! Contractors need more than word-of-mouth. A strong website boosts visibility, draws in leads, showcases skills, and enhances your credibility. Learn how a quality site, that is easy to manage, can set you apart from the competition, and help can take your construction business to the next level. Marketpath is a leading provider of high-quality website solutions tailored for contractors and the construction industry.

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Why Is It Important To Be B Corp Certified In The AEC Industry?

Rapport3

What does it mean to be a B Corp certified company? B Certified Corporations are companies that have achieved a high level of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability in order to balance their financial objectives with their broader social and environmental goals. The B Corp movement is grounded in the idea that the most difficult social and environmental challenges cannot be solved by governments and non-profits alone.

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Can New Windows Help You Save Energy

Civil Manage

You know that the more energy your home uses, the more it costs you. So, what can you do to lower energy bills? One way is to invest in new windows. But you may be thinking, “do new windows help you save energy?” You bet! If you’re considering improving your home’s energy efficiency, then new. The post Can New Windows Help You Save Energy appeared first on Civil Manage.

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Why Is It Important To Be B Corp Certified In The AEC Industry?

Rapport3

What does it mean to be a B Corp certified company? B Certified Corporations are companies that have achieved a high level of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability in order to balance their financial objectives with their broader social and environmental goals. The B Corp movement is grounded in the idea that the most difficult social and environmental challenges cannot be solved by governments and non-profits alone.