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Tech, Manufacturing Projects Land Kansas More Than 580 Jobs

Business Facilities

TTEC Holdings will create 450 on-site and remote work jobs in Overland Park; Sicut Enterprises will create 132 manufacturing positions in Neodesha. . - Read: Tech, Manufacturing Projects Land Kansas More Than 580 Jobs at BusinessFacilities.com.

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How Connected Construction is Shaping the Future

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Forecasts from Dodge Data & Analytics and Viewpoint show a construction rebound, and modern, connected technologies are fueling an industry recovery.

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Recent COVID-19 related force majeure decisions: what do they mean for construction contracts?

Practical Law Construction

Roughly a year has passed since the COVID-19 lockdowns were implemented. Despite much upheaval, project delays, and supply chain issues, it appears that projects across the globe may finally be getting back a sense of normality. To this day, however, much uncertainty remains for project owners, contractors and sub-contractors regarding how COVID-19 will affect their legal rights under contract.

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Optimizing Your Construction Business Website For Local Searches

Contractor Bookkeeping

For most construction businesses, increasing sales during this time will be very beneficial and may provide some much-needed cash flow relief. Local search engine optimization (SEO) is an integral part of any online marketing strategy for traditional businesses which serve a specific geographical area. Local SEO works in much the same way as standard SEO, although some significant differences are considered.

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How CMiC Helps Construction Teams Stay Ahead of Project Risk

CONSTRUCTâ„¢ by CMiC delivers structured project management built for the realities of construction. It brings together RFIs, submittals, drawings, and punch lists in a connected environment that prevents gaps in communication and documentation. Risk is managed in real time with issue tracking, automated compliance checks, and daily journals that surface hidden patterns.

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New Mexico: Diverse And Driven To Success

Business Facilities

Despite the challenges of 2020, New Mexico saw growth and success across a wide range of industries and is preparing for even more growth in 2021. - Read: New Mexico: Diverse And Driven To Success at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Can you exclude or limit liability for a deliberate breach of contract?

Practical Law Construction

The short answer to this question is yes. But matters become slightly more complicated when considering how this can be done. In Mott MacDonald Ltd v Trant Engineering Ltd , the claimant (MM), an engineering contractor, brought a claim for alleged non-payment of its fees by the defendant (Trant) for the provision of design consultancy services in relation to the construction of a power station in the Falkland Islands.

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5 Ways To Ensure Safety On The Jobsite

Construction Marketing

Jobsite safety is now a top priority across many companies. It really doesn’t take rocket science to understand its importance. If a workplace is unsafe, then accidents are going to be frequent. This can disrupt the smooth workflow, productivity, and efficiency of your team. Most importantly, businesses can fall into trouble with the law when they aren’t able to comply with jobsite safety requirements.

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SmartAction Relocating Corporate HQ To Texas

Business Facilities

Artificial intelligence software company SmartAction will move its headquarters from California to Fort Worth, bringing 81 jobs to Texas. . - Read: SmartAction Relocating Corporate HQ To Texas at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Kick-starting the rebirth of North America’s malls

BD+C

Let’s start with an admission: the authors share great memories of hanging out at our local mall with friends in high school. For David, this meant the early 1960s—a couple of years before the dawning of the Age of Aquarius, and malls represented an exciting opportunity to spend time in a place that was all about a shiny future. For Jason, this meant the 1980s—the Age of Aquarius was long gone—and malls had matured into the social heart of the community, a place where everyone spent time.

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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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Simplify Facilities Repair, Renovation, and New Builds

Job Order Contracting

The post Simplify Facilities Repair, Renovation, and New Builds appeared first on 4BT.

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Gilbane is ENR New York's 2021 Contractor of the Year

ENR Construction

Be sure to read the full feature on Gilbane Building Co. in the July 2021 issue of ENR New York and New Jersey!

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Topeka, KS To Develop $13M Downtown Innovation Campus

Business Facilities

The 70,000-square-foot campus will include wet labs, co-working, office and meeting space and a rooftop for events. - Read: Topeka, KS To Develop $13M Downtown Innovation Campus at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Senior living design: Post-COVID trends and innovations

BD+C

In this exclusive video interview for HorizonTV, BD+C's John Caulfield sits down with two senior living design experts to discuss the latest trends and innovations in the senior living building sector. Alexis Denton, Associate Principal with Perkins Eastman, and Dana Wollschlager, Practice Leader and Partner with Plante Moran Living Forward, also recap the findings from a recent survey of providers, residents, and staff of senior living communities. .

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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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7 Ways Construction Companies Can Keep Their Workers Safe

Construction Marketing

Despite being one of the leading employment sectors in many countries, the construction industry is one of the most dangerous sectors. Statistics show that there are over 400 injuries and over 20 fatalities each year related to construction in Ontario alone. As an employer, you should ensure that your construction site offers maximum safety and security standards to its workers.

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EEOC Says it Will Create Specialized Return-to-Work Guidelines

ENR Construction

EEOC Commissioner Kevin Sonderling says industry-specific guidelines are necessary even as CDC recommendations evolve.

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GM Investing $40M At Pontiac, MI Stamping Plant

Business Facilities

General Motors will renovate its existing Pontiac, MI facility and install new flexible fabrication technology to support future electric vehicle production. - Read: GM Investing $40M At Pontiac, MI Stamping Plant at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Future pandemic preparedness at the medical district scale

BD+C

Many healthcare institutions have invested considerable time re-thinking the use of clinical space to increase capacity for COVID-19 patients. Could this experience be leveraged and scaled to meet a future surge—driven by a pandemic or other extreme emergency events—if considered proactively and at a larger, district scale?

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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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Procore is Looking for the Most Groundbreaking Companies, People, and Projects in Construction

Construction Junkie Blog

via Procore. Each year, Procore – the maker of the construction management software of the same name – hosts their annual construction technology conference, Groundbreak. As part of the festivities, the company is looking to celebrate the most groundbreaking companies, people, and projects in the construction industry and they need your help. The 2021 Groundbreaker Awards will pick winners for 8 different categories: Excellence in Sustainability – the company or project the most efficiently uses

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Egypt's Huge Capital Complex Rises East of Cairo

ENR Construction

Designed by U.S.-based Skidmore Owings and Merrill, the project consists of three phases, with first-phase development estimated at $58 billion when finished in 2030; several buildings are set to complete in 2022.

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Biotech Company, Boat Maker To Create 700 Jobs In North Carolina

Business Facilities

With help from NC's Job Development Investment Grant, CARsgen Therapeutics will create about 200 jobs in Durham; White River Marine Group has a target of 500 jobs in Craven County. - Read: Biotech Company, Boat Maker To Create 700 Jobs In North Carolina at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Carolina Gaming Arena completes at UNC Chapel Hill

BD+C

Carolina Gaming Arena, the University of North Carolina ’s (UNC) first esports facility, was recently completed in March. The gaming arena is housed in the lowest level of Craige Hall, which is centrally located on UNC’s campus. At night, the glow of the space spills across the adjacent lawn, acting as a natural advertisement of the space to many students passing by one of the campus’s main thoroughfares.

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Guide to Solving Labor, Equipment, and Materials Management Gaps

Specialty contractors operate in a high-pressure environment where labor, equipment, and materials must be managed with precision. Delays, misalignments, and compliance gaps can derail performance and cut into margins. This guide offers a structured approach to managing LEMs using integrated systems, predictive analytics, and transparent workflows. From reducing idle equipment time to maintaining compliance and tightening inventory control, every recommendation in this guide is built around impr

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DeWalt Announces 15 Amp Hour Battery for Larger, More Powerful Tools

Construction Junkie Blog

Courtesy of DeWalt. Lithium battery technology is being pushed to new heights in the tool world seemingly every month, as more power hungry tools continue to drop the cord and join the battery revolution. DeWalt is the latest in the game to up the ante with the release of the first 15 am hour 18V battery on the market. The DeWalt FLEXVOLT 20V/60V Max 15.0ah battery (DCB615) will power both the yellow tool brand’s 20V and 60V tool platforms, just like all of the other FLEXVOLT batteries, but this

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Steady Success in 2020 Earns Brasfield & Gorrie Southeast Contractor of the Year Honors

ENR Construction

The Birmingham, Ala.-based contractor's strong 2020 revenue gains stood out in the pandemic year of 2020.

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WPC Board | Uses of WPC | Features of WPC Board | Disadvantages of WPC Board

Civiconcepts

WPC Board is a combination of wood fiber/wood flour and thermoplastics. WPC boards are can also be manufactured from plastic composites and inorganic fillers. For Making WPC board Wood materials and plastic composite … WPC Board | Uses of WPC | Features of WPC Board | Disadvantages of WPC Board Read More ».

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California Veteran Home, Skilled Nursing Facility and Memory Care project set for Yountville, Calif.

BD+C

A new 240-bed addition will rise on the oldest and largest veterans’ home in the country in Yountville, Calif. The California Veteran Home, Skilled Nursing Facility and Memory Care project will provide long-term care for senior and disabled veterans, including those with dementia, Alzheimer’s, and traumatic brain injuries. . .

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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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FanDuel Group To Create 900+ Jobs At New Atlanta Technology Campus

Business Facilities

Sports-tech entertainment company FanDuel Group will invest more than $15 million to open a 68,0000-square-foot technology campus in Atlanta. - Read: FanDuel Group To Create 900+ Jobs At New Atlanta Technology Campus at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Nvidia and Bentley Partner on Digital Twin Modeling and Simulation Environment

ENR Construction

Software firm announces link for photo-realistic visualization and simulation in its iTwin digital twin environment at technology conference in April.

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April Construction Employment Remains Below Pre-Pandemic Peak in 36 States, Reports AGC

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Construction employment in April remained below the pre-pandemic high set in February 2020 in 36 states and the District of Columbia, despite increases from March to April in 26 states, according to a recently released analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government employment data. Association officials said that the sector’s recovery was being undermined by increases in materials prices, delays in receiving key construction supplies and labor shortages.

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