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Backlog ticks up, remains historically elevated

Construction Dive

New work continues to surge despite a gloomy economic forecast and elevated borrowing costs, per analysis from Associated Builders and Contractors.

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Remodel Your Commercial Office to Be More Modern

Wolgast Corporation

Easy Ways to Update Your Look Who doesn’t want to be known for always having the most modern looking office, comfortable staffers, or the ability to attract customers because their place of business is so fresh and enticing? The problem, we understand, it’s cost prohibitive and not a great investment to complete a remodel every year to keep up with new trends.

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Jobsite safety has slipped since the pandemic, construction CEOs say

Construction Dive

Contractors need to up their safety training practices to avoid “dire consequences,” writes consultant Jay Greenspan.

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Enhance Your Mobile Tech Strategy with the ACC App (Previously PlanGrid Build) 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

At Autodesk, we’re committed to helping you streamline project workflows and enable you to get meaningful work done no matter where you are. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce that the PlanGrid Build mobile app is now Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)! The ACC mobile app houses all project information across many of Autodesk Construction Cloud suite of products, including: Autodesk Build Autodesk Docs Autodesk BIM Collaborate Autodesk BIM Collaborate Pro PlanGrid This tigh

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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Construction firms that rely on fixed budgets and outdated procurement methods are losing ground fast.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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Equipment makers roll out autonomous machinery at ConExpo

Construction Dive

Teleo, Honda and Volvo are among the manufacturers offering new partnerships and updated products.

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Materials prices up slightly in February

Construction Dive

Energy price declines this month are masking persistent price inflation and supply chain challenges, said Anirban Basu, ABC chief economist.

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On account payment wasn’t exercising an adjudicator’s lien

Practical Law Construction

Earlier this year I wrote about the judgment in Nicholas James Care Homes Ltd v Liberty Homes (Kent) Ltd , where O’Farrell J continued an interim freezing injunction that had been granted a month or so earlier. As I said at the time, while I wouldn’t ordinarily be interested in an injunction application, I wrote about it because one of the contractor’s defences to enforcement of the adjudicator’s decision focused on the adjudicator’s request for on account payments for his fees.

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How multifamily builders are getting ahead of inflation

Construction Dive

Bozzuto Construction’s newly minted VP advocates for the use of 3D modeling tech to increase efficiency.

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Renewable Gas Projects Eyed by Enbridge and NJ Utility PSE&G

ENR Construction

Canada-based Enbridge inked deal with leading US food waste management firm to build waste-to-gas projects across the country, while NJ utility said its planned $2.

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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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Bank failures could lead to heightened cyber threats

Construction Dive

As regulators step in to operate SVB and Signature Bank, security executives warned companies to look out for malicious activity.

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New Labor Dept. Program Aims to Promote Construction Workforce Diversity

ENR Construction

Assistance program initially will apply to group of IIJA-funded DOT and GSA mega projects.

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Bechtel to build EV charging infrastructure

Construction Dive

The Reston, Virginia-based contractor sees the sector as a “very high priority,” per a company executive.

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EPA Limits Cement, Steel Emissions in Final ‘Good Neighbor’ Rule

ENR Construction

Construction groups say final rule could raise costs of power and materials.

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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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Get to Know BJ Siegel: Former Apple Executive and Co-Founder of Juno

AEC Business

Don’t miss BJ Siegel’s keynote speech at WDBE in September 2023. In this interview, we learn how he’s revolutionizing sustainable housing as a consumer product, using digital tools and asset-light approaches, while transforming how companies manage their data and processes. Designing commercial concepts BJ Siegel is on a mission to reinvent the world of urban multifamily housing […] The post Get to Know BJ Siegel: Former Apple Executive and Co-Founder of Juno appeared first o

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Chemicals Maker Names Contractors for $8.5B Texas Polyethylene Plant

ENR Construction

PCL, Burns and McDonnell and Kiewit are among firms picked for project, which will have an estimated 4,500 construction jobs

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Construction Allowances 101: 4 Effective Practices for Budget Management

Buildern

One of the most desired situations for any builder is to have an estimated budget as close to the true cost as possible. The more accurate the planned budget, the easier and faster project completion will be. However, the construction industry is all about uncertainties and unexpected things popping up during the project. So, it’s important to be flexible to be able to mitigate possible variations during the project.

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Best Residential/Hospitality - Lone Rock Retreat

ENR Construction

Located on a 2,000-acre mountain site that previously had no utilities or services, this retreat for leaders in the educational community includes 20 buildings totaling 60,000 sq ft.

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.

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Construction Labor Shortages Persist, Reports Annual Marcum Job Analysis

Construction Superintendent Magazine

The construction industry continues to face a skilled labor shortage, with worker scarcity worsening since the beginning of the pandemic, according to Marcum LLP’s annual analysis of the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey. The construction industry has slowly begun to recover jobs lost in the early months of 2020. But the rate of recovery has put the industry significantly behind the pre-pandemic pace of employment growth.

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Best Highway/Bridge - Chelsea Viaduct Rehabilitation

ENR Construction

Providing a 75-year design life for the structurally deficient critical link between the city of Chelsea, Mass., its northern suburbs and Boston, the rehabilitation of the Chelsea Viaduct involved night work with heavy equipment and posed many risks.

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Hear About the Latest News on Burlington Removing Homeless Camps Near Unoccupied Buildings, Jack Daniels Stops Building Due to Whiskey Fungus Lawsuit, Infrastructure and Commercial Project Funding Increases the Construction Labor Gap, and Volkswagen Chooses Canada for Battery Facility

Construction Daily News

In today’s news, we will look into the areas of Burlington where there are unoccupied buildings, and the city is clearing away homeless encampments. Meanwhile, Jack Daniels is forced to cease construction on a new facility because of a lawsuit involving whiskey fungus. On the other hand, the construction worker shortage is getting worse as more financing is allocated to new commercial and infrastructure projects.

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Best Water/Environment - Cutter Lateral Reach 21 Water Treatment Plant and Associated Items

ENR Construction

The project team worked through tough issues to complete the $70.7-million project in April 2022 on budget and on schedule for the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation.

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A Practical Guide to Profitable, Sustainable Construction Strategies

The future of construction is sustainable, efficient, and cost-conscious. This guide offers a practical roadmap for reducing material waste, optimizing energy use, and integrating sustainable design principles. Discover how innovative construction firms are leveraging circular economy strategies, digital tracking, and energy-smart building solutions to reduce expenses and stay ahead of regulatory shifts.

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Best Specialty Construction - Port of Long Beach Fireboat Station No. 15 at Pier F

ENR Construction

The third major component in a four-phase modernization of the Port of Long Beach’s fire safety services, this California project’s design actually began in New York.

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Contractor Shortlist Emerges for Navy $2.5B Guam ID/IQ Awards

ENR Construction

Seven teams picked for infrastructure build task orders in military's wider Pacific refocus to counter China's influence in the region.

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Excellence in Safety - Meow Wolf Convergence Station

ENR Construction

This triangular site in downtown Denver had long been passed over because of being hemmed in by elevated highways on three sides, leaving only enough room for this 90,000-sq-ft immersive art center to be less than 10 ft from the triangle of highways.

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Best K-12 Education - San Francisco Day School

ENR Construction

In successfully delivering a 10,000-sq-ft addition to the K-8 San Francisco Day School nestled in a densely populated neighborhood, the project team not only provided a stellar product, but it also engaged with the local community at new levels.

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Every Contractor Needs An Effective Website - Unlock the Key to Increased Leads

Grow Leads & Visibility! Contractors need more than word-of-mouth. A strong website boosts visibility, draws in leads, showcases skills, and enhances your credibility. Learn how a quality site, that is easy to manage, can set you apart from the competition, and help can take your construction business to the next level. Marketpath is a leading provider of high-quality website solutions tailored for contractors and the construction industry.

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Best Higher Education/Research - The Fisher Center for the Performing Arts

ENR Construction

The team behind the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at Belmont University in Nashville had to build a space as beautiful to the ear as it is to the eye.

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Best Landscape/Urban Development - Francisco Park

ENR Construction

A decommissioned municipal reservoir provided not only an ideal location for a new 4.25-acre park with views of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco Bay, but also an opportunity to ease demand on the city’s water supply.

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Best Renovation/Restoration - Four Seasons New Orleans Hotel and Residences

ENR Construction

The Big Easy’s iconic 33-story former World Trade Center tower sat empty for more than two decades before redevelopment plans for the structure finally came together.

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