Tue.Jan 17, 2023

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Transit agencies agree to share certification of minority contractors

Construction Dive

Chicago and Philadelphia’s reciprocal arrangement for disadvantaged businesses could become a national model, organizers say.

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How To Set Up Solar Panels In A Commercial Building

Construction Marketing

If you have a commercial building, consider installing a solar power system. That’s because it’s cost-effective and plays a crucial role in protecting the environment. You can consider various installation options if you plan to have one. One of the best ways of installing solar panels in a commercial building is by placing them in an open area.

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How to build an inclusive construction pipeline in 2023

Construction Dive

DPR’s diversity lead maps out a game plan for more equity on jobsites.

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FM Sustainability Regulation

Job Order Contracting

January 2023 two climate requirements for new construction entered into force in the Building Regulations. If you are going to build a new heated building, you are responsible for complying with the requirements. The climate impacts of new construction must be documented with a climate calculation (i.e. a life cycle assessment, LCA) in connection with the completion notification of the construction.

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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Construction firms that rely on fixed budgets and outdated procurement methods are losing ground fast.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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Skanska kicks off new year with slew of project wins

Construction Dive

The contractor touted over $900 million in recent awards across academic and infrastructure projects.

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Wildflower Farms Welcomes 2023 Guests

PC Construction

Late last year, PC completed construction of the new Wildflower Farms , an Auberge Resorts Collection boutique resort situated on 140 acres in Gardiner, New York. The resort features 65 luxury free-standing cabins, cottages and suites totaling 52,000 square feet of accommodations with a 37,000-square-foot main building and lobby, a great porch, the Clay restaurant and event spaces.

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MLK Memorial Unveiled on Boston Common

ENR Construction

A new monument to Martin Luther King, Jr. and his wife Coretta Scott King was unveiled in Boston on Jan. 16. .

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Cement Sustainability and the Mitchell Cement Plant's Construction

For Construction Pros

When constructing the second-largest cement plant in North America with an eye toward not only increasing capacity and meeting current market demands but also achieving sustainability goals, the building team brought creativity and innovation to the task.

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Prepare for Home Renovation with These Insightful Tips

West Shore Construction

Home renovations can make your home more convenient, safer, and environmentally friendly. However, remodeling projects have several moving parts, and inexperienced homeowners may encounter obstacles. Doing a little research beforehand can help you avoid expensive mistakes. Before you hire a contractor, West Shore Construction Corp. outlines everything you should know about home improvement.

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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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Self-Checking Forecast

Ed Zarenski

Two plots track how construction forecast matches up to actual spending. The light line is the monthly growth predicted by my forecasting. The same color dark line is the actual spending. The changes in Residential dominate the 1st plot, so the 2nd plot is just Nonresidential to improve the scale.

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13 Types of Wood Cutting Tools and Their Uses

Civiconcepts

Tree Cutting tools are a very important part of arboriculture, which is the practice of cultivating and caring for trees.

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Digital Builder Ep 37: The Power of Digitization on the Jobsite

Autodesk Construction Cloud

We all know technology enables teams to work efficiently, but have you also considered the role of tech in attracting fresh talent to the construction trades? Our latest Digital Builder episode dives deeper into digitalization in construction and covers how technology helps firms be more competitive—both on the jobsite and the job market. . Watch the episode now.

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Commercial Construction 2023 Trends and Lessons Learned

Commercial Construction Blog

If there were one word that summed up our experience from 2022 and our approach to the year ahead, it would flexibility. You succeed in a challenging environment by being adaptable to change, open-minded to new ideas, and focused on solutions. As we mentioned in previous posts, last year presented various challenges for the commercial construction industry.

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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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Hello to 2023

Practical Law Construction

Happy new year everyone. Once again I am reflecting on what I’d like to see and, looking at my 2022 list , I think I could probably include all of them again apart from three: Clarity regarding starting a true value adjudication when you haven’t satisfied a smash and grab obligation (because that one has been sorted out by O’Farrell J in Bexheat Ltd v Essex Services Group Ltd and Roger Ter Haar QC in AM Construction Ltd v The Darul Amaan Trust ).

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MLK Memorial Unveiled on Boston Common

ENR Construction

A new monument to Martin Luther King, Jr. and wife Coretta Scott King was unveiled in Boston on Jan. 16.

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NYC Spends $390M For More Neighborhood Stormwater Management

ENR Construction

Design of four 'Cloudburst' projects has already has already gone out to bid by the city Dept. of Environmental Protection.

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