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Texas Instruments to build $11B semiconductor plant in Utah

Construction Dive

The multibillion-dollar project marks the largest economic investment in state history.

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Biggest Construction Industry Trends, Pitfalls, and Hotspots of 2023

Viewpoint Construction Technology

What will be the biggest construction industry trends of 2023? Customers from our Network told us what will be the biggest industry hot spots.

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The Difference Between A Construction Accountant And A Tax Accountant

Contractor Bookkeeping

How often have you hired someone with the expectation that they know how construction works, and then you found out they did not know about it? You are a master in the construction industry, so you recognize what to look for in your particular field and quickly observe if someone has the skillsets, and you proceed accordingly. You know what happens when you send your best Rough Carpenter that you pay piece work for framing spec from the ground up in all kinds of weather and working conditions to

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What’s WRONG with Federal Facilities Mangement?

Job Order Contracting

What’s wrong with federal facilities management? EVERTHING. FACT #1 – National security is negatively impacted by the lack of effective/efficient facilities lifecycle management. FACT #2 – Lack of a lifecycle total cost of ownership approach in support of federal agency/department missions. FACT #3 – No set of quantitive key performance indicators exists or is required with respect for federal facilities lifecycle management.

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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Construction firms that rely on fixed budgets and outdated procurement methods are losing ground fast.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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Construction’s labor gap tops 500M

Construction Dive

As a large swath of the workforce reaches retirement age, newer recruits lack the same level of experience.

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3 good practices for efficient wind farm construction projects

LetsBuild

It’s been a great couple of years for wind farm construction projects —Africa, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East have all had more onshore wind installations than ever before. And while wind farm construction shares many of the same qualities as other projects, it also comes with some unique challenges. When it comes to wind energy construction and development, there’s no single best practice, but there are many good practices you can follow.

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New OMB Guidance on 'Buy America' Requirements Raises Industry Questions

ENR Construction

OMB seeks comments on possible change regarding aggregates, other materials IIJA excluded from Buy America.

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Contractors confident in the face of falling backlog

Construction Dive

Construction backlog dropped in January but remains one month higher than a year ago and around the same level as the month before the pandemic, according to the report.

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Bring Your Facility Manager to Your Next Design-Build Project  

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Close the data gap from AEC to operations The critical step for closing the AEC and operations data gap : involve facility managers in design and build data management processes as early as possible. While the formative stages of new projects bring together design and construction teams, facility managers often have more limited representation.

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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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Weekly Product Gallery: Best of AHR Expo 2023

The Contractor Magazine

The most exciting new products and innovative technology from the 2023 Air Conditioning-Heating-Refrigeration Expo.

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UK Researchers Scale-up Emission-free Cement Trials

ENR Construction

Cambridge Electric Cement uses cement paste from recycled concrete to replace the lime flux used in scrap steel recycling. Its slag can replace the clinker in portland cement.

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Construction material prices back on the rise

Construction Dive

An elevated producer price index indicates the economy remains overheated, said Anirban Basu, chief economist of Associated Builders and Contractors.

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Generating greater insights for the UK water market with @One Alliance

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The water sector is undergoing a transformation as they seek to deliver better outcomes for their customers and the environment alike. From digital metres, sensors, IoT platforms and other technologies, they’re gaining more visibility of their networks and providing an improved customer experience. In the UK, the water industry announced its commitment to a carbon zero future by 2030, which is decades before the government’s legally binding target of 2050.

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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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Announcing our Viewpoint For Projects and Microsoft 365 integration

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Introducing live edits and collaboration within Viewpoint For Projects

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Ford Plans $3.5B Michigan EV Battery Plant With New Twist

ENR Construction

EV Mustangs are set to use factory's first in the US lithium iron phosphate batteries that are more durable with less high-cost materials, automaker says

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Labor shortages, inflation vex civil contractors, but optimism remains

Construction Dive

A new report from Dodge also looks into mental health issues in engineering and construction.

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What is Lean Construction?

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The Lean methodology is most often associated with manufacturing. Its roots began at the Toyota Production System in the early 20th century as a means for process improvement. Taiichi Ohno, an industrial engineer at Toyota, pioneered the thinking and processes that are now known as Lean. Ohno was known for the saying, “The more inventory a company has, the less likely it is they will have what they need.

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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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The Connected Construction Professional Series: Construction Field Management Professionals

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Learn How Connected Construction Helps Overcome the Challenges of Field Management

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Developer Hires Stantec for $25B Sustainable Freight Hub in California

ENR Construction

Highland Fairview plans to build 40.6 million sq ft of warehouse space over seven years for its World Logistics Center project, with plans for sustainability that have “not yet been tackled on this scale in the U.S.

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Turner Construction, Clark Builders win $54.5M mass timber student housing project

Construction Dive

The facility at the University of Fraser Valley near Vancouver is being funded to a large degree by the province of British Columbia.

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The Myth Of Zero Energy And Its Adverse Impact On Prevention Through Design

FDR Safety

THIS ARTICLE IS FOCUSED ON prevention through design (PTD) and why use of the term “zero energy” lockout/tagout (LOTO) for all service and maintenance tasks creates a range of adverse impacts. Examples of such impacts are: •impeding efficient and effective equipment designs when tasks (e.g., setup, maintenance, servicing, troubleshooting) are not considered in the concept and design phases of projects because zero energy is a perceived, yet infeasible, objective for all service and maintenance,

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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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Did you know that you can clear cookies on Rapport3?

Rapport3

Rapport3 Tips & Tricks: Clearing Rapport3 Cookies Did you know that you could clear Rapport3 cookies on the system? Before contacting the support desk, please try to clear Rapport3 cookies first as this feature can often help, and saves you time. Just navigate to your Avatar in the top right hand side of Rapport3, and then select Clear Rapport3 Cookies.

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EPA Announces Second $1B Round of IIJA Funding for Superfund Cleanups, 22 New Sites

ENR Construction

Nearly $2 billion out of the total $3.5 billion allotted to Superfund cleanup in the IIJA has been announced to date.

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Construction prices fall in some cities: Mortenson

Construction Dive

Costs for projects in Milwaukee and Minneapolis shrank last quarter, while those in Phoenix were still on the rise.

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Dragons and daylight: Maximizing sunlight and climate control with TDDs

Construction Specifier

Photos courtesy Dennis Poon By Benjamin Oman For four-year-old Nakal and eight-year-old Berani, two Komodo dragons, the comforts of home have been difficult to reproduce where they reside: in the rainy, gray region of the Pacific Northwest. The pair, born in the tropical climate of Indonesia, share a unique set of environmental needs that have challenged the construction of their living space for years.

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The Ultimate Guide To Data-Driven Construction: Optimize Projects, Reduce Risks, & Boost Innovation

Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network

In today’s construction market, owners, construction managers, and contractors must navigate increasing challenges, from cost management to project delays. Fortunately, digital tools now offer valuable insights to help mitigate these risks. However, the sheer volume of tools and the complexity of leveraging their data effectively can be daunting. That’s where data-driven construction comes in.

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Did you know that you can clear cookies on Rapport3?

Rapport3

Rapport3 Tips & Tricks: Clearing Rapport3 Cookies Did you know that you could clear Rapport3 cookies on the system? Before contacting the support desk, please try to clear Rapport3 cookies first as this feature can often help, and saves you time. Just navigate to your Avatar in the top right hand side of Rapport3, and then select Clear Rapport3 Cookies.

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Detroit Hospital Plans $2.5B Expansion and Neighborhood Redevelopment

ENR Construction

Henry Ford Health is partnering with Michigan State University and the owner of the Detroit Pistons on the projects.

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Reading between the lines of tech sector job cuts

Construction Dive

High demand for talent persists, despite ominous signs of downsizing.

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