ENR Construction

JULY 17, 2025

The project received its categorical exclusion on July 17, clearing the way for full design work. million for utility relocation as part of two combined projects totaling $181.6 NCDOT projects growth to boost volumes to between 171,000 and 183,000 vehicles by 2045. He managed a community newsroom in Santa Monica, covering L.A.’s

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ENR Construction

JULY 21, 2025

Tall Tower on Tight Manhattan Site Faced with tight timelines and site constraints, the team crafted a strategy to keep critical concrete pours on a consistent schedule By Bruce Buckley A tight site forced the team to position the crane close to the building and secure it through temporary openings in the facade.

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For Construction Pros

JUNE 20, 2025

In some states, like California, compaction data — especially for hot mix asphalt (HMA) projects adhering to intelligent compaction (IC) — must be reported to CALTRANS (the state’s DOT). Topcon’s RD-M2 attaches to the back of a truck or milling machine to quickly collect precise survey data.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 20, 2025

Despite significant efforts to enhance construction productivity and efficiency, many projects continue to experience budget overruns and delays. Surprisingly, productivity in construction has declined by roughly 40% over the decades, highlighting the industry’s struggle with project execution complexities.

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Buildern

JUNE 20, 2025

It’s one of those terms that pops up around contracts, payments, and bank-financed projects, usually when you’re knee-deep in paperwork or waiting on a bill. Construction draws are a central part of the billing method used to break down large project payments into smaller chunks. What is a Construction Draw Schedule?

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ENR Construction

JULY 1, 2025

Photo courtesy Civ Robotics July 1, 2025 With an eye on growing its product line beyond its existing outdoor surveying and layout robot, San Francisco-based startup Civ Robotics announced July 1 that it has secured $7.5 million in Series A funding, in a round led by AlleyCorp with investments from Bobcat Co.

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ENR Construction

JULY 1, 2025

Scheduled to get underway this fall, the three-year project calls for a new seven-floor steel-clad storage and staging facility located between 9th and 10th Avenues, and between West 39th and West 40th Streets, with space to store up to 350 buses. Others drive back empty to New Jersey. acres of publicly accessible open space.

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ENR Construction

JULY 15, 2025

To maintain mobility, Granite and AAA Barricade will shift I‑215 traffic to one side of the freeway, preserving three lanes in each direction throughout the two‑year schedule, with most closures limited to overnight and weekend windows. The spokesman said he anticipates an Aug.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 6, 2025

is scheduled to be completed in November 2028 By Jim Parsons The Washington Bridge In Providence, R.I. Walsh and design partner WSP will begin work on the $339-million design-build project next month, according to the Rhode Island Dept. mllion project for the Illinois and Missouri Depts. Photo courtesy of Rhode Island Dept.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 1, 2025

Moisture Management Flashings, membranes and clever detailing steer water to the exterior. Confirm suitability with borescope surveys, exposure maps and manufacturer warranties; skipping that homework risks expensive remediation and reputational bruises. Embrace these advances to cut programme times and raise quality benchmarks.

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Building Radar

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

These challenges include staying updated with the latest market trends , mastering sales techniques , and effectively utilizing customer relationship management systems. These competencies typically include product knowledge , market analysis , and client relationship management.

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ENR Construction

JULY 7, 2025

—then known as Ryan Lumber and Coal—expanded in 1949 into owning, financing and managing the real estate that the coal and lumber company built. Barranco says real estate management, property management and capital markets functions are important parts of its business. You’ve got this big capital outlay at the beginning.

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CCR Magazine

APRIL 15, 2025

The new Sherwin-Williams research report, Construction Insights, reveals the most pressing challenges facing leaders in advanced manufacturing construction, including widespread project delays, budget pressures and jobsite safety concerns. Nearly half (45%) of respondents identified maintaining a safe jobsite as a primary challenge.

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Rabbet

JANUARY 29, 2025

According to KPMGs 2015 Global Construction Survey , a staggering 69% of projects experienced cost overruns of 10% or more. These overruns not only erode profit margins but also strain relationships between stakeholders and jeopardize project timelines. on projects completed using its platforman 87% improvement.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 9, 2025

Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Southeast awarded the $1.999-billion firm-fixed-price indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) multiple award construction contract (MACC) for various new construction, renovation, demolition and repair projects. The project is scheduled for completion by September 2029.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 3, 2025

However, there is no doubt that construction projects are now very complex, and because of the interests of multiple stakeholders, they usually come with tight deadlines and the need to overcome numerous logistical hurdles. These devices monitor the crews vital signs, can detect falls, and alert site managers in case of emergencies.

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ENR Construction

JULY 9, 2025

Photo courtesy of NJ Transit via YouTube July 9, 2025 New Jersey Transit has settled a lawsuit brought by its former construction manager on the estimated $2.3-billion billion Portal North Bridge replacement project , who claimed he was fired in 2023 in retaliation for alleging it had design deficiencies. billion Gateway Program.

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CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Water Management Mathematics Proper drainage requires precise slope calculations and surface modeling. By incorporating hydrological formulas into the design phase, contractors can ensure effective water management while maintaining pattern integrity. These calculations become particularly crucial in large commercial installations.

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CCR Magazine

APRIL 4, 2025

The report surveyed over 1,000 commercial landscaping professionals nationwide and found that despite staffing and supply chain challenges, contractors expect stability and are cautiously optimistic through year-end and 2025. Aspire is based in Chesterfield, MO. For more information, please visit [link]. <p>The </p>

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ENR Construction

JULY 7, 2025

Photo courtesy of Kraemer North America July 7, 2025 It’s the rare bridge construction project that doesn’t have challenges of some kind. Clayton Burke, project manager at the Iowa Dept. The existing structure, known as the Black Hawk Bridge or the Lansing Bridge, opened in the 1930s and is a well-known landmark in the area.

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 14, 2025

The construction industry has traditionally relied on manual workflows for managing projects, finances, scheduling, and communication. However, the rapid advancement of technology has provided opportunities to automate these processes, leading to increased efficiency, reduced errors, and improved project outcomes.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 11, 2025

s largest ski resort, the project team is navigating strict state regulations and difficult site grading on one of the largest developments in Vermont history. We’ve designed this project with a long-term horizon and are approaching its rollout strategically,” he says. includes includes a panoramic pool.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 10, 2025

The changeover of the transmission assets, which is scheduled to take five years, opened the door for BPA to start a modernization project. Neither BPA or Jacobs disclosed the contract value or a timeline for the project. Grand Coulee currently has a capacity of more than 7,000 MW, according to Kevin Wingert, BPA spokesperson.

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For Construction Pros

JULY 21, 2025

bubutu - stock.adobe.com Concrete contractors in 2025 are facing a perfect storm of challenges that are reshaping how work gets done on-site, impacting project timelines, budgets, and workforce stability. In several cases, misaligned test results have led to full concrete removals and re-pours, pushing back schedules and inflating costs.

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UK Construction Blog

APRIL 17, 2025

Several financing options exist specifically for home improvements, including: Homeowner loans Homeowner interest-only loans Bridging finance Extensions may cost similar to moderate renovation projects but often require larger upfront investment. But, you’re more likely to maintain use of essential spaces throughout the project.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 26, 2025

June 26, 2025 A recently unveiled affiliate of FlatironDragados is combining three existing New York-area firms into a new entity that will tackle civil construction projects in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Cruz works on transportation infrastructure, resiliency protection, deep foundations, bridges and geotechnical projects.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

Poirier The 964-bed student housing project in Arcata, Calif., That was the most important directive for the project team on Cal Poly Humboldt’s $195-million student housing project when planning first began in 2022. After two years of construction, the project—Hinarr Hu Moulik East & West Student Housing at St.

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For Construction Pros

JULY 22, 2025

and second vice chair of the ACPA, shares their insight into the state of the concrete industry and the challenges contractors are managing daily. We have a whole recruiting staff now at Hi-Way to keep up with the demands of our project needs. Concrete Contractor connected with Weaver and Wessel over email in June 2025.

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ENR Construction

JULY 1, 2025

Bureau of Labor Statistics July 1, 2025 Construction job openings reached 245,000 in May, according to the Jobs Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) released today by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. According to ABC’s Confidence Index, more than half of survey participants expect to add staff in the second half of the year.

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ENR Construction

JULY 8, 2025

Army Corps of Engineers July 8, 2025 The contractor and the flood control authority for the massive Red River diversion project in North Dakota have resolved $400 million in claims with a $57-million settlement, much of it related to the failure to use epoxy coating on rebar in parts of the project to protect against corrosion.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

Poirier The 964-bed student housing project in Arcata, Calif., That was the most important directive for the project team on Cal Poly Humboldt’s $195-million student housing project when planning first began in 2022. After two years of construction, the project—Hinarr Hu Moulik East & West Student Housing at St.

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Building Codes Building Design Structural Systems Lean Construction 36

For Construction Pros

JUNE 23, 2025

I sat down with Laikram Narsingh, Product Manager at Wirtgen, who’s been walking the line between machine automation and human judgment long enough to see through the hype. You could warm up the hydraulics with a pre-set schedule. Thats why so much of this issue is dedicated to the topic. That conversation between systems is key.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 12, 2025

Light Rail Project By Jim Parsons The planned nearly 10-mile, 15-station double-tracked light-rail system will progress through the city’s downtown to east Austin. The final design and construction contract is scheduled for award in early 2026. Rendering courtesy Austin Transit Partnership June 12, 2025 The initial $7.1-billion

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ENR Construction

JULY 23, 2025

All told, a total of 10 projects will make up the $16-billion Hudson Tunnel Project.

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Procore

APRIL 15, 2025

According to a recent IDC research survey of more than 500 construction project owners and developers, those most likely to report the highest project delivery success were also those with formalized processes in place.   This robust Capital Project Governance solution builds off Project Financials and Procore Analytics.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 9, 2025

Several infrastructure projects are underway across 57 of 1,190 islands situated southwest of Sri Lanka and India on the Indian Ocean. Current projects include the revised master plan for Hulhumalé, 8 km northeast from the capital of Male and built on 468 hectares of reclaimed land.

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ENR Construction

JULY 16, 2025

Although construction is scheduled to begin later this year, according to local media, permitting reportedly is still underway and no contractor has been named. Other announced members of the project team include AAI Architects, P.C., Subsequent phases call for additional office space, residential units and parking facilities.

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