Construction Dive

MARCH 9, 2023

Baggy gear can lead to new hazards, workers performing tasks without protection or even a lack of confidence and belonging in one’s job, experts say.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 9, 2023

A look at 2023 construction trends forecasts, built on Q3 & Q4's Construction Metrics Index data from Trimble customers!

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Construction Dive

MARCH 9, 2023

A pullback in residential and other segments could explain the “shocking” drop, according to a report from Associated Builders and Contractors.

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PC Construction

MARCH 9, 2023

My interest in the construction industry began my junior year of high school when my step-father needed a hand at his small residential construction company, and I was looking for a part-time job. I quickly fell in love with construction and changed my plans. Rather than going to college to study business, I decided to focus on construction trades. After graduating from high school, I applied at PC Construction with only a little experience in the industry and no idea what trade I wanted as my s

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Construction firms that rely on fixed budgets and outdated procurement methods are losing ground fast.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.

Cost Control

ENR Construction

MARCH 9, 2023

From finding to synthesizing information for creating checklists, answering RFIs, or simply answering questions backed by data, conversational Artificial Intelligence technology such as ChatGPT is now available to help contractors make better decisions, enhance communication and collaboration, and rapidly change the industry.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 9, 2023

President Joe Biden's $6.8-trillion budget highlights include highways, transit grants.

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Wrench

MARCH 9, 2023

Now that we’re returning to normal work life after the pandemic we should remember the role technology played in that return. For engineering organizations, one of the most critical measures that helped keep business alive during the lockdowns was the implementation of an EDMS system. The adoption of EDMS started out as a crisis-management measure, as people had to suddenly figure out how to get work done remotely ie online.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 9, 2023

Plants could use older technologies if they commit to early retirements, under the federal plan.

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BD+C

MARCH 9, 2023

5 laboratory design choices that accelerate scientific discovery 0 qpurcell Thu, 03/09/2023 - 11:06 Laboratories Stephen Blair, director of CannonDesign's Science & Technology Practice, identifies five important design strategies to make the most out of our research laboratories. Stephen Blair, PE, LEED AP Laboratories Designers Coronavirus Energy-Efficient Design Green Specifications Sustainable Design and Construction Research spaces can play a large part in super-charging the scientific metho

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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.

Construction Management

ENR Construction

MARCH 9, 2023

The North American Building Trades Union study on diversity and inclusion found work-life support lacking, while discrimination and sexual harassment remain biggest challenges in National Center for Construction Education and Research survey of 770 women.

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FDR Safety

MARCH 9, 2023

On Feb. 1, 2019, the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC) reversed an OSHA citation issued to Suncor Energy Inc. as the controlling employer for a fall protection violation. The Commission vacated the citations for two primary reasons: Suncor had implemented a robust safety program that met and exceeded OSHA standards. Suncor had implemented a rigorous enforcement program that removed employees from the worksite for a single violation of its fall protection safety procedures.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 9, 2023

Corpus Christi span is set to open to traffic in the first half of 2025, with last design issue to be resolved in next few weeks, officials say.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 9, 2023

The carpenter was killed in a formwork collapse at the Spokane Tribe Casino expansion, officials said.

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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.

Site Planning

ENR Construction

MARCH 9, 2023

North American Building Trades Union study finds work-life support lacking, while discrimination and sex harassment remain biggest challenges in National Center for Construction Education and Research survey of 770 women.

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