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Construction restarts on $2.1B Portland water plant

Construction Dive

Skip to main content CONTINUE TO SITE ➞ Dont miss tomorrows construction industry news Let Construction Dives free newsletter keep you informed, straight from your inbox. However, the hearing officer disagreed with their interpretation and reapproved the earlier land use approval. Construction has been paused since Feb.

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How to Choose Trusted Tiny Home Builders in Queensland: Expert Guide 2025

UK Construction Blog

The starting price sits at AUD 80,000, and choosing the right builder needs careful thought to meet quality standards and regulations. Their expertise covers unique building techniques, system planning, and tiny house requirements. Building codes and regulations Fixed tiny homes need building and plumbing approvals before installation.

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What contractors liability insurance actually covers

Contractors Liability Blog

Working on job sites comes with risk whether it’s damage to a client’s property or someone getting hurt. This protection is especially important for contractors working under public contracts or large private jobs. It’s less common but useful for contractors promoting their services online or through print.

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Guide to Getting a General Contractors License in Maine: Electricians, Plumbers, and More

Contractors Liability Blog

In Maine, general contractors don’t need a state license, but certain building trades like electricians, plumbers, and several others do have specific licensing requirements. From electrical work to asbestos removal, knowing the local regulations, insurance, and bonding requirements will make sure your business is compliant and legal.

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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

The project leveraged four alternative delivery methods including: landside and airside construction management at-risk, a design-build-operate-maintain baggage team, design-bid-build award contracts and multiple design-build concession/tenant packages. Construction Management Co.:

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Top 2024 AI Construction Trends: According to the Experts

Autodesk Construction Cloud

In addition, the use of AI in design and planning stages could lead to more efficient resource utilization and cost-effective solutions. Project Engineer, Webcor Builders "I believe in 2024, we will see AI increasingly used in in the construction industry. Regenerative design/optimization will be one way.

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Complete Construction Terminology Cheat Sheet: US and AU Specific

Buildern

In this article, we’re serving up a construction terminology cheat sheet to demystify the jargon used in the United States (US) and Australia (AU). By using the right words, we can minimize misunderstandings and keep errors at bay. This, however, doesn’t hinder the innovative spirit of US construction professionals.