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Illinois Gaming Board Halts Construction of $1.7B Bally’s Casino Project in Chicago

ENR Construction

Illinois Gaming Board orders construction work stopped at Ballys casino project in Chicago following reports of an unauthorized specialty contractor.

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A step above: Retrofit of existing stair nosings

Construction Specifier

By Tim Brennan Photos courtesy Wooster Products In today’s fast-paced world, people are always on the move, often hurrying or pacing around. This hurried lifestyle can lead to actions such as dashing up or down a set of stairs. The conditions of the stairs can greatly affect safety in these instances; if the steps are worn, uneven, or poorly lit, the risk of slipping or tripping increases.

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How to Improve Jobsite Safety Using KPIs

Civil Manage

Safety is a critical concern in construction, where employees frequently face risks on the jobsite. Despite ongoing improvement efforts, injuries, accidents, and inefficiencies persist, negatively impacting worker well-being and project performance. But what if these issues could be addressed proactively? By leveraging KPIs in construction, organizations can transform jobsite safety into a measurable and manageable.

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Construction Safety Week: Rethinking Safety through Innovation

Procore

Each year, the first week of May is marked by Construction Safety Week. A moment for our industry to pause and focus on a foundational part of every project: safety. Safety isn't just about wearing the right gear or following protocols—it's about protecting people, physically and mentally. May is also Mental Health Awareness month, further underscoring that physical safety and mental wellbeing can’t be afterthoughts—they must be embedded into every stage of the job

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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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Smart Infrastructure: Powering the Cities of the Future

The Constructor

Smart infrastructure is no longer a futuristic idealits the backbone of todays most advanced cities. By merging physical infrastructure with digital intelligence, smart systems allow urban environments to adapt in real time to changing conditions, citizen behavior, and environmental challenges.

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$114M boost for New Richmond Bridge

Roads Online

Image courtesy of the New South Wales Government. The Federal Government has announced a further $114 million investment to improve safety and efficiency for users of key roads around the New Richmond Bridge, in New South Wales. The new investment will upgrade key connecting road infrastructure around Richmond and North Richmond and construct a bypass to Londonderry via a new road parallel to Southee Road.

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Trump Budget Would Slash Some Construction Spending, Boost Transportation Projects

ENR Construction

The proposed cuts would amount to a $163-billion decrease in discretionary spending from the enacted 2025 budget.

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Upgrade underway on Adelaide city and airport link

Roads Online

Image: stock.adobe.com/ heychli Funding to the value of $85 million has been committed to upgrading the intersection which forms the meeting of two major commuter, freight and public transport routes as part of the journey to Adelaide Airport. The intersection is currently over capacity, creating significant congestion, particularly during peak periods.

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CSHQA Named ENR Intermountain Design Firm of the Year

ENR Construction

Construction project and people news from the editor of ENR Mountain States & Southwest.

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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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Murphy invests in Australian contractor

The Construction Index

Following a recent expansion into North America, Murphy Group has now entered Australia.

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Milwaukee Industry Thrives Despite Challenges

ENR Construction

Data centers, advanced manufacturing and food and beverage are identified as hot market sectors in Milwaukee.

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Construction Briefs May 2025

Ed Zarenski

For the 9th consecutive year, I will be speaking at Advancing Preconstruction. I will be opening the program May 22 to the plenary session with a summary of the current and expected economic conditions affecting everyone involved in construction, all geared towards one word, RISK.

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FHSU Stroup Hall Addition and Renovation

The MCP Group

Bid Due Date | May 29, 2025 2:00 PM Project Description The project consists of a 30,856 sf 2-story addition with renovations and associated sitework. The work includes site demolition, earthwork, site concrete, site utilities, landscaping & irrigation, selective demolition, cast-in-place concrete, stone, cast stone, unit masonry, structural steel, decorative railings, architectural woodwork, waterproofing & air barriers, metal wall panels, EPDM roofing, joint sealants, doors/frames/ha

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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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Construction Safety Week 2025

PC Construction

Construction Safety Week is a celebration of how far our industry has come in protecting our craft, but also a reminder of just how much more work we have ahead of us. This years theme of ALL TOGETHER: PLAN OWN COMMIT is in direct alignment with my personal safety management philosophy. In the construction industry, no two projects are exactly the same, nor are they entirely different.

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3 reasons all-electric homes make business sense for builders

Construction Dive

Growing market demand and ongoing innovation are tilting the scales toward electrified homes.

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DoD Fraud – GAO Report April 2025

Job Order Contracting

Addressing DoD Fraud has been an unsolved problem for decades, yet department expenditures of $850 Billion+ annually are invovled. The DoD represents approximately half of Congress discretionary spending and 82%+ of the U.S. Government’s physical assets. Approximately $10.8 Billion has been confirmed as fraud, with actual levels likely much higher.

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CPKC Stadium Ushers in a New Sports Era

ENR Construction

A $140-million stadium for a womens professional sports team is fueling other development in downtown Kansas City.

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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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AI: Your career catalyst (not your replacement)

Construction Dive

How construction professionals are leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance expertise, eliminate tedious tasks and deliver superior project outcomes.

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Helicopter and Hand Tools Help Expedite Park Projects

ENR Construction

Natural areas are protected during work that is aimed at providing access to attractions at Tahquamenon Falls State Park.

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Ready to stand down? Construction Safety Week kicks off.

Construction Dive

This year’s initiative will focus on fall prevention among other efforts to keep workers safe and healthy.

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Design Firms Flourish in 2024, Anticipate Uncertainties Ahead

ENR Construction

ENR Midwests Top Design Firm ranking drew submittals from 118 companies, with total revenue climbing to $10.51 billion.

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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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PCL to open Phoenix office

Construction Dive

A 20-year company vet will lead the charge in the contractor's push to bolster its commercial building focus in the region.

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The Softwood Lumber Board 2024 Annual Report Now Available

Construction Superintendent Magazine

The Softwood Lumber Board has published its 2024 Annual Report, which details the organization’s impact generating more softwood lumber demand by expanding new and emerging markets and protecting existing markets. In 2024, the SLB continued to target investments across its key program areas of codes, communications, conversions and education through its funded programs, partnerships and initiatives.

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DOL orders staff not to enforce Biden-era independent contractor rule

Construction Dive

The Labor Department is still considering whether to rescind the rule, which faces ongoing litigation, it said Thursday.

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Adaptive Reuse Projects Bring New Life to Older Buildings in Cleveland

ENR Construction

The modernization of older buildings is a strong focus for DLR Group in Cleveland and around the country.

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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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A practical application for AI to improve construction

Construction Dive

AI is everywhere — even in construction, where productivity has barely improved in decades.

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SmithGroup Thrives by Putting Clients First

ENR Construction

Detroit-based SmithGroup sees Midwest regional revenue climb 14% in 2024.

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Meet CK Power At IMX – Booth 925

CK Power

Discover the Future of Marine Power with the New JD14 & JD18 Engines Were heading to Nashville for the Inland Marine Expo (IMX), and were bringing something big. Visit CK Power at Booth 925 to explore the next generation of marine engine technologyJohn Deeres all-new JD14 & JD18 engines. Designed for heavy-duty performance on the water, the JD14 and JD18 is setting new standards in power, fuel efficiency, and reliability.