Wed.Dec 14, 2022

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2023 Construction Trends: 23+ Experts Share Insight

Autodesk Construction Cloud

This past year has been an interesting one for the construction folks, to say the least. In 2022, we kicked off strong with four consecutive months of increased construction spending. However, supply chain bottlenecks, inflation, and labor shortages all remained significant challenges for the construction industry. A 2022 study by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and Autodesk found that 93% of construction firms have unfilled positions. .

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Robust Facilities Sustainment Solution

Job Order Contracting

A robust facilities sustainment solution is critical to any real property owner. #1. A current real property inventory of all critical facilities systems – Foundations, Floors, Exterior Walls, Exterior Windows, Exterior Doors, Roof Coverings, Interior Construction, Casework, Doors, Partitions, Interior Windows, Stairs, Wall Finishes, Floor Finishes, Ceilings, Elevators/Lifts/Conveying Systems, Plumbing, Domestic Water Equipment, Sanitary Waste, Specialty Piping Systems, Gas Monitors, Flow Monito

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Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam Agrees to Settle Flint Water Case

ENR Construction

Engineering firm inked confidential settlements with four child plaintiffs ahead of a February retrial in the case over the 2014-2015 Flint, Mich., lead-in-water crisis.

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Primary Lesson for FMers and Real Property Owners

Job Order Contracting

Primary Lesson for FMers and Real Property Owners… The consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects on time and on budget is quite simple. Unfortunately achieving “simple” requires a lot of thinking and hard work, not to mention political will. 4BT.US. The post Primary Lesson for FMers and Real Property Owners appeared first on 4BT.

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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Construction firms that rely on fixed budgets and outdated procurement methods are losing ground fast.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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California Groundwater Mapping Hones in on Optimal Replenish Sites

ENR Construction

Airborne electromagnetic sensor technology helps state agencies identify best locations for building groundwater reservoirs. .

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California Groundwater Mapping Homes in on Optimal Sites to Replenish a Dwindling Resource

ENR Construction

Airborne electromagnetic sensor technology helps state agencies identify best locations for building groundwater reservoirs. .

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Regenerative Architecture on Sumu Island

Natural Building

On the island of Sumu Yakushima, Japan, designer Tsukasa Ono turned to regenerative architecture as his primary concept. An experimental housing cooperative jointly created by eight owners, this project in the woods was adapted to fit the surrounding landscape without cutting down large trees or leveling the ground; they raised the wooden buildings off from the ground.

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California Groundwater Mapping Hones in on Optimal Sites to Replenish a Dwindling Resource

ENR Construction

Airborne electromagnetic sensor technology helps state agencies identify best locations for building groundwater reservoirs. .

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Considerations for using aluminum-framed interior wall systems

Construction Specifier

Photos by Lainie Deerman/courtesy BCO+H Architects. By Brian Tobias, LEED AP. For commercial offices, retail, and hospitality spaces, government centers, school classrooms, and other interior buildouts, architects and interior designers can pair aluminum framing systems with glass or other insert panels to balance connectivity and transparency with productivity and privacy.

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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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Commercial, Institutional, Healthcare Construction Drive ABC’s Backlog Indicator to Highest Level Since Q2 2019

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Associated Builders and Contractors’ Construction Backlog Indicator has increased to 9.2 months in November, according to an ABC member survey conducted Nov. 21-Dec. 6. The reading is.8 months higher than in November 2021. View ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator and Construction Confidence Index tables for November 2022. Backlog is now at its highest level since the second quarter of 2019.

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What do you need to do to become a truck driver?

Learn Civil Engineering

Are you planning to become a truck driver? In the USA, the number of products is growing yearly as the demand for various products is growing. It can be both food and chemicals. That is why truck delivery is becoming more and more in demand every day. For example, according to the latest data, the […].

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California Groundwater Mapping Hones in on Optimal Replenish Sites

ENR Construction

Airborne electromagnetic sensor technology helps state agencies identify best locations for building groundwater reservoirs. .

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Louisiana Names P3 Partners for $1.8B Container Terminal

ENR Construction

The Louisiana International Terminal would be able to accommodate ultra-large container vessels in the Lower Mississippi River.

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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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ABC Chief Economist Says Recession Likely in 2023

ENR Construction

Interest rates, labor and supply issues could push U.S. into a recession in the coming year.

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