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Viewpoint Customer Success Story: Achieving Real-Time, Connected Construction Data

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Dave Steel Company’s Babette Freund Weighs in on Moving to the Cloud and Connected Data Between ViewpointOne, Tekla PowerFab suites.

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Israel-Based Aerospace Company Relocating Operations To Oklahoma

Business Facilities

TAT Technologies Ltd. is expected to create more than 300 jobs as it relocates its thermal components activities from Israel to Tulsa, OK. - Read: Israel-Based Aerospace Company Relocating Operations To Oklahoma at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Heavy Equipment: 5 Different Types And Uses In Construction

Construction Marketing

With so much heavy equipment in the construction industry, it’s normal to get confused about their uses. Some equipment is for large-scale operations, and others are for smaller projects. . Building and construction, whether it’s for structures or roads, requires multiple types of heavy equipment. Those can be utilized for operations such as excavating, transferring construction materials, hauling, grading, dozing, and digging large quantities of soil.

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SMHC Behavioral Renovation Project Honored with AGC Build Maine Award

PC Construction

PC is pleased to announce that the Associated General Contractors of Maine has selected the Southern Maine Health Care Behavioral Renovation project to receive one of five Build Maine Awards. The award, which was granted. The post SMHC Behavioral Renovation Project Honored with AGC Build Maine Award first appeared on PC Construction Company Blog.

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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Construction firms that rely on fixed budgets and outdated procurement methods are losing ground fast.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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Cost to keep Miami dry over next few decades is $4 billion

BD+C

It will cost at least $3.8 billion over the next 40 years to keep the City of Miami dry from rising seas , according to a draft of the city’s newly released stormwater master plan. That sum, about four times the city’s annual budget, would buy the city new mega stormwater pumps, miles of 6-foot-tall sea walls, thousands of injection wells, and a network of eight-foot diameter underground pipes.

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How to Achieve 25%-30%+ average construction Savings

Job Order Contracting

If you are wondering how to How to Achieve 25%-30%+ average construction savings, it’s really simple. Just stop doing the same old things that will never work. Schedule a 15-minute introductory call. An average savings on the order of 25 to 30 percent can be achieved when facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build processes are standardized at a program level.

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Raft Foundation (Mat Foundation) | Types & Advantages

Civiconcepts

Raft Foundation is also known as Mat Foundation is a footing spread over the entire area of the foundation transferring the load of the entire structure to the ground by … Raft Foundation (Mat Foundation) | Types & Advantages Read More ».

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UMass Medical School’s new Education and Research Building

BD+C

The new Education and Research Building, a nine-story biomedical research building at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, will support the development of therapeutics for some of the world’s most challenging diseases in a high-performance, sustainable environment.

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Advancing In Arizona: Not Just A Pretty Face

Business Facilities

Known for some of the most striking views in the country, the Grand Canyon State is proving it’s more than meets the eye, demonstrating success in a variety of key sectors. - Read: Advancing In Arizona: Not Just A Pretty Face at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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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Job Order Contracting Program Solution

Job Order Contracting

Paying 11% of total construction value is not a job order contracting program solution in concert with the fiduciary responsibilities of any public sector real property owner. Unfortunately, such a practice is far from rare. Leadership and understanding are critical qualities for any public sector civil servant. Learn more? Making Facilities Repair, Renovation, and New Builds Simpler.

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Steps Construction Company Owners Can Take To Avoid Employee Fraud

Contractor Bookkeeping

Billing schemes. Skimming. Check-tampering. Employee fraud is a real risk for businesses with fewer than 100 employees. In fact, according to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners , small businesses lose almost twice as much per scheme to occupational fraud. If you Google Search "Construction Bookkeeper Embezzlement," you will see thousands of hits, and most of the problems construction companies suffered could have been avoided if the owner had known about and followed a few simple guide

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OSHA Imposes New Guidance For Employer-Required COVID-19 Vaccines

ENR Construction

Contractors, construction industry groups say guidance contradicts administration's desire to encourage employees to get vaccinated.

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New York: Where Steel Turns Into Sugar

Business Facilities

The historic Bethlehem Steel mill in Lackawanna, New York, built in the 19th Century, will be converted into a $19-million sugar refinery. - Read: New York: Where Steel Turns Into Sugar at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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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Should I Do A Full Wrap Of My Company Vans?

A David Creation

Wrapping your company vehicles is a cost-effective way to ramp up your local brand recognition. Just make sure you do it right! You can install a 1/4, 1/2, ¾, or full wrap (using printed vinyl), and it can be done on both purchased and leased vehicles in most cases. Just make sure you double-check with your dealership if you’re in a leasing situation to confirm the details of your contract.

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The big shift: How laboratory design should respond to personalized medicine

BD+C

Advances in the research and treatment of personalized medicine are making huge waves in the life sciences industry—especially in California. In fact, three of the top 10 ranked life sciences clusters are in California: No. 2, San Francisco; No. 3, San Diego; and No. 9, Los Angeles. Personalized medicine is one of the hottest trends in life science, so there is reason to take note of how the big shift will affect new and existing life science facilities.

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A Wonderful Waterfront Bamboo Pavilion in China

Natural Building

The Huanglong Waterfront Bamboo Pavilion is located in the ancient village of Beijiao in the Guangdong Province of China. “Baijiao” in ancient times means “hundred interlaced rivers and dense water network” Public space integrated with nature close to water is a place for people to enjoy, chat and entertain. The Bamboo Pavilion is located in the newly-built Liyusha Park in the center of Huanglong Village.

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7 Best Polo Shirts for Work

Work Gearz

The polo shirt gets its name long before it became popular. It was invented for polo matches to allow comfort and range of motion to players while still having an attractive look. The popularity that this shirt has gained through the years is due above all to the quality of the fabric used because it ensures comfort. In fact, this type of shirt is also incredibly comfortable and can lend some easy style to your wardrobe.

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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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OSHA Imposes New Rule For Employer-Required COVID-19 Vaccines

ENR Construction

Contractors, construction industry groups say guidance contradicts administration's desire to encourage employees to get vaccinated.

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Blue roofs can provide relief to overwhelmed stormwater systems

BD+C

Most urban infrastructure was not designed for shorter duration storms that yield torrential downpours. Hard surfaces including roofs cause stormwater to pool rapidly, creating floods. Green roofs can mitigate some of this effect, and a similar approach known as “ blue roofs ” can accomplish the same without using vegetation.

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What Is PVC Vinyl Flooring? Its Types & Advantages & Disadvantages

Civiconcepts

Permanent covering of floor in order to make floor workable and aesthetically look good is generally termed as Flooring. Among which PVC Vinyl Flooring is designed to serve special purposes … What Is PVC Vinyl Flooring? Its Types & Advantages & Disadvantages Read More ».

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Job Order Contract Performance Measurement

Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contract Performance Measurement is critical, but often overlooked. JOC Programs can provide significant benefit when designed and managed properly. Unfortunately, they can easily just become an abused process of simply speeding repair, renovation, and new build projects through without proper oversight and at excessive cost. JOC, when properly used, is an integrated LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery method in which the owner provides leadership and oversigh

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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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Construction Jobs Flat in April, But Unemployment Rate Falls

ENR Construction

Totals pulled down by loss of 11,800 jobs by nonresidential specialty trade firms.

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New proton therapy center will serve five-state region in Midwest

BD+C

Construction has commenced in Kansas City, Kan., on the country’s latest proton therapy center, which upon its scheduled completion in December will be the first of its kind to offer specialized radiation treatment to patients in Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, Colorado, and Arkansas. This will also be the region’s only National Cancer Center-designated cancer center.

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Lion Electric Bringing First-Ever U.S. Manufacturing Facility To Illinois

Business Facilities

The $70 million investment by Lion Electric will pave the way for the largest all-electric commercial vehicle production plant in the U.S., create 745 jobs. - Read: Lion Electric Bringing First-Ever U.S. Manufacturing Facility To Illinois at BusinessFacilities.com.

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How To Prepare A Construction Plan

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Learn to develop a construction plan for your project including the steps, proper formatting and information you need to put into it.

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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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Bentley Systems' New Education Portal Includes Free Software for Students

ENR Construction

Bentley's new Education Program puts its popular design and engineering software into more young hands and encourages the next generation of engineers.

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Private practice: Designing healthcare spaces that promote patient privacy

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Intel’s $3.5B Investment To Create 700 Jobs In New Mexico

Business Facilities

Intel will expand its fabrication facility in Rio Rancho, NM to create a domestic hub for advanced semiconductor manufacturing. - Read: Intel’s $3.5B Investment To Create 700 Jobs In New Mexico at BusinessFacilities.com.

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