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Robot Builds with Adobe, Straw and Limestone

Natural Building

The five men who created Terran Robotics believe their adobe construction process offers a viable and cost-effective solution to the soaring cost of owning a home. They make thick walls with a mixture of clay-rich mud, shredded straw and limestone slurry. Terra’s mission statement is: Turning dirt into affordable, sustainable, comfortable, beautiful homes.

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975 MW of Solar PV Projects Advance in South Africa

ENR Construction

Six private renewable energy developers have signed 20-year power-purchase agreements with South Africa's state-owned utility Eskom for 13 solar photovoltaic projects across the country.

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360 Tech Info

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GSA Allocates $300M to First Batch of Climate Act Projects

ENR Construction

Largest allocation is $100M for the upgrade and expansion of a border station in Arizona.

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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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The Essential Scaffold Inspection Safety Checklist

Trekker Group

Working on scaffolds can be a dangerous job, especially if the scaffold isn’t properly inspected and maintained. That’s why it’s important for construction workers to have a safety checklist that they can use when inspecting scaffolds. Here is a quick guide to the basics of a scaffold inspection safety checklist for construction workers. Scaffold Inspection Assignment The most important part of any guide to scaffold inspection is emphasizing that it be performed by a competent person.

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Sidewalk Canopies in Formwork Shoring

Trekker Group

Construction workers know all too well the risks of formwork shoring. It’s important that they are aware of the safety measures they can take to protect themselves and the public when working with formwork shoring. One key safety measure is the use of sidewalk canopies. These structures can help reduce the risk of accidents and injuries that might occur from an unstable formwork.

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US DOT Awards $274M for Rural Highways, Other Infrastructure

ENR Construction

The grants went to projects in 12 states. U.S. DOT says it received applications totaling more than $10 billion, far more than the approximately $300 million it had available.

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How To Make an Estimate For Construction In USA

Learn Civil Engineering

An estimate is a contract between you and your customer so It needs to be accurate, and it needs to be written. Your customers expect that they will get a clear idea of what they are paying for when they sign off on the contract. If the estimate does not accurately reflect the work, then […].

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GSA Allocates $300M to First Batch of Climate Act Projects

ENR Construction

Largest allocation is $100M for the upgrade and expansion of a border station in Arizona.

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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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Tech Firm CubicPV Plans to Build Largest U.S. Solar Wafer Plant

ENR Construction

The solar energy equipment manufacturer has not yet selected a location for its planned 10-GW plant.

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US Appeals Court Rejects FERC Approval of Conowingo Dam License

ENR Construction

A federal appeals court said FERC exceeded its authority by approving the 50-year renewal of the dam's license. .

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ENR New York Names Victor Body-Lawson 2023 Legacy Award Winner

ENR Construction

New York City architect and firm principal has boosted aesthetics in affordable housing design in a 50-year career.

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WRDA Bill Sails Through Congress

ENR Construction

As the 117th Congress headed into its final days, infrastructure advocates scored another legislative victory with bipartisan congressional approval of a new Water Resources Development Act, or WRDA, authorizing $37.8 in federal funds for 30 new or modified U.S. Army Corps of Engineers storm protection, harbor dredging and other civil-works projects.

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Guide to Solving Labor, Equipment, and Materials Management Gaps

Specialty contractors operate in a high-pressure environment where labor, equipment, and materials must be managed with precision. Delays, misalignments, and compliance gaps can derail performance and cut into margins. This guide offers a structured approach to managing LEMs using integrated systems, predictive analytics, and transparent workflows. From reducing idle equipment time to maintaining compliance and tightening inventory control, every recommendation in this guide is built around impr

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ENR New England Set to Publish 2022 Top Construction Starts

ENR Construction

The January print issue of ENR New England will include some of the top 2022 construction starts in the region.

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Mass. Tech Firm CubicPV Plans to Build Largest U.S. Solar Wafer Plant

ENR Construction

The solar energy equipment manufacturer has not yet selected a location for its planned 10-GW plant.

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