Mon.Dec 12, 2022

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Sharing Your Budget Streamlines the Pre-Construction Phase

Wolgast Corporation

Here is one secret of the trade to save significant time during pre-construction, by giving your contractor a ballpark budget before design and/or estimating starts, an owner can take a shortcut in the preliminary phase and get to construction sooner. When the timing matters, how much you’re willing to spend will make the process move along much faster.

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Digital Builder Ep 36: Embracing BIM Throughout the Industry

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is critical in keeping projects running smoothly. BIM gives contractors, engineers, and project managers an intelligent model for their built assets, enabling stakeholders to plan, collaborate, and execute the project effectively. . Simply put, BIM keeps everyone on the same page. But there’s much more to the technology that impacts both your field teams and those working from the office. .

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US Energy Dept. Closes $2.5B Loan for Three GM EV Battery Plants

ENR Construction

Barton Malow has been building the projects for Ultium Cells, the joint venture of General Motors and LG Energy Solution. .

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Our Top 10 Construction Blogs from 2022

Autodesk Construction Cloud

As 2023 approaches and we begin to look back and reflect over last year’s events, now is a great time to review some of the best and most notable blogs from our Digital Builder blog. By taking some time to review these blogs now, it gives us an excellent opportunity to refresh ourselves on what has happened and what may be to come in 2023 and beyond.

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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Construction firms that rely on fixed budgets and outdated procurement methods are losing ground fast.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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$16B Hudson River Tunnel Program Seeks Project Delivery Partner

ENR Construction

The Gateway Development Commission plans to issue an RFP for a project delivery partner to aid in its effort to build and rehabilitate rail tunnels linking New Jersey and New York. .

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US DOT Clears $98M in TIFIA Loans for Va. I-81 Projects

ENR Construction

Two TIFIA loans are expected to help Virginia finance its $2.7-billion program to modernize its stretch of Interstate 81.

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Construction Industry Remains Constrained, Marcum Index Shows

Construction Superintendent Magazine

The Marcum Commercial Construction Index for the third quarter of 2022 reports that the construction industry remains constrained by labor shortages and elevated materials prices, but now also faces a rapidly deteriorating economic outlook and severely elevated borrowing costs. While some construction segments retain momentum, there are signs that broader economic weakness have begun to drag on the industry.

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Boston's MBTA Green Line Extension Finally Reaches Terminus

ENR Construction

The first trains on the long-awaited opening of the Green Line Extension’s Medford branch are finally running.

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Fieldwire and Hilti: A Success Story in the Making

Field Wire

One year ago, Hilti acquired Fieldwire , a U.S.-based jobsite management software company , to bolster its offerings as the digital transformation partner of choice for its customers. This strategic acquisition, valued at USD 300 million, was made to cement the company’s vision of becoming a global leader in jobsite productivity. Fieldwire is on a mission to become the world’s most trusted field management solution for construction teams on projects of any scale.

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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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Steel Component Plant Linked to West Virginia Governor Signs $1M Pollution Pact

ENR Construction

Bluestone Coke signed a consent decree covering toxic emissions of its now idled Birmingham, Ala., plant that produces coke from coal.

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Construction Job Openings Decreased By 52,000, Says ABC

Construction Superintendent Magazine

The construction industry had 371,000 job openings in October, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey. JOLTS defines a job opening as any unfilled position for which an employer is actively recruiting. Industry job openings decreased by 52,000 last month and are down 21,000 from the same time last year.

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African-American Woman Moves To Ghana To Build Mud Homes

Natural Building

In an interview with Nappie Briggs on YouTube , Kwana Strong, an African-American woman, explains how she is putting up houses in Ghana using clay, sand and water, with a bit of cement. She explains that building an organic house is like baking a cake: one must know how to mix the materials correctly. She says that the mud walls are low maintenance, strong, fireproof and regulate room temperature, making it cool.

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Steel Component Plant With Ties to West Virginia Governor Agrees to $1M Pollution Pact

ENR Construction

Bluestone Coke signed a consent decree covering toxic emissions of its now idled Birmingham, Ala., plant.

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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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Steel Component Plant With Ties to West Virginia Governor Agrees to $1M Pollution Pact

ENR Construction

Bluestone Coke signed a consent decree covering toxic emissions of its now idled Birmingham, Ala., plant.

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