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Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 21, 2021
Learn the latest on the future of infrastructure in America and what the American Jobs Act will mean for contractors' business and technology needs.
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Improving Infrastructure with Strategic Planning
The Constructor
MAY 22, 2021
With regards to Biden’s infrastructure plan, the US congress has pointed towards the issues related to the funding for infrastructure.
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Infrastructure Construction Experts Stress Digitization, Collaboration as Keys to Success
Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 1, 2021
infrastructure and how heavy and civil contractors are modernizing to meet needs. First quarterly Trimble Dimensions Spotlight Series highlights U.S
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$849M to Revamp Western Water Infrastructure Amid Climate Challenges
Construction Today
DECEMBER 16, 2024
The US Department of the Interior recently announced a groundbreaking $849 million investment to modernize water infrastructure across 11 Western states. With water systems under increasing strain… Source The post $849M to Revamp Western Water Infrastructure Amid Climate Challenges appeared first on Construction Today.
Strong Growth Predicted for AU Commercial and Infrastructure Construction
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JANUARY 7, 2020
The commercial and infrastructure outlook is good for Australian contractors -- even better if they're using modern technologies.
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State of the Construction Industry: February 2022 Roundup
Viewpoint Construction Technology
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
New guidance on infrastructure projects, environmental rules, collective bargaining, construction workforce gaps and more made headlines in February.
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State of the Construction Industry: September 2021 Roundup
Viewpoint Construction Technology
OCTOBER 5, 2021
Infrastructure bill stalls, labor crisis heightens, but the construction industry still showing good signs of health in September.
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State of the Construction Industry: August Roundup
Viewpoint Construction Technology
AUGUST 30, 2018
Even if you’re busy, we recommend taking a look at this month’s top headlines in construction news, especially since some pertain to seasonal safety and the industry’s labor market. Construction Jobless Rate Hits 18-Year Low, Industry Adds 19,000 Jobs. Lawmakers Push for Innovative Materials in National Infrastructure.
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40% of Infrastructure Act funds announced
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.
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State of the Construction Industry: September 2019 Roundup
Viewpoint Construction Technology
OCTOBER 1, 2019
Infrastructure construction funding, new overtime rules and the case for modernization through technology among September's biggest news stories.
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4 Commercial Construction Trends and Predictions for 2018
HardHatChat
JANUARY 15, 2018
Happy New Year to all of our Hard Hat Chat readers! As we flip the calendar over to 2018 this month, it’s a great time to share some of the commercial construction trends we predict will shape our work in the year ahead. #1: 1: Grocery Sector Ripe for Change. 3: Taking the Temperature of MOBs.
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Test Your Construction Industry Knowledge!
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JANUARY 29, 2019
Take a Short Quiz on Construction Trends and Statistics and See How Much You Know. What is the largest construction related project? Do you know just how large the construction industry is or what it’s projected to be in the near future? Ever consider what influences construction labor shortages ? Ever wonder….
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Nearly Half a Million New Workers Needed to Meet US Construction Demand
Construction Today
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
The US construction industry faces a significant labor challenge, with projections indicating a need for an additional 439,000 workers to meet growing demand for this year. Source The post Nearly Half a Million New Workers Needed to Meet US Construction Demand appeared first on Construction Today.
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95 State of the Construction Industry: June Roundup
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JUNE 28, 2018
Even if you’re busy, it’s wise to stay in the loop about the latest construction industry news so you know what to expect as this busy season continues. We’ve got you covered with this month’s roundup of stories related to construction technology, labor, seasonal safety issues, innovative new projects and more.
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State of the Construction Industry: May Roundup
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 29, 2018
Compared to other industries, construction can be pretty dangerous. Yet we’ve also seen practical insights into how construction technology can improve worker safety. Additionally, the news suggests technology will play some other key roles for contractors, both now and in the future, if they get on board with it.
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State of the Construction Industry: January Roundup
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JANUARY 31, 2019
In construction, however, signs point to at least one more big year, with a rush of infrastructure projects getting rolled out, new technologies showing positive impacts and new ideas to overcome labor shortages. A number of high-profile infrastructure projects could give the construction industry a boost in 2019.
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Rebuilding After Helene: A Test for Federal and State Infrastructure Resilience
Construction Today
OCTOBER 15, 2024
The Category 4 storm damaged critical infrastructure, including roads, bridges, power grids, and water systems. Source The post Rebuilding After Helene: A Test for Federal and State Infrastructure Resilience appeared first on Construction Today.
State of the Construction Industry: April Roundup
Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 26, 2018
Technology coming to the construction industry isn’t a new topic. But if this month’s news is any indication, the trend toward new, inventive construction technology continues to move along quickly. In construction, safety will likely be one of the biggest uses for this technology.
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Cannabis Retail Construction: How to Navigate the Green Rush
HardHatChat
OCTOBER 17, 2022
Between 2018 and 2022, Englewood’s national construction work in the cannabis retail industry grew by 100% and we expect that trajectory to continue as more states legalize recreational marijuana use and cannabis firms expand into new markets.
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Wisconsin to spend $414M on wastewater, storm infrastructure
Construction Dive
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.
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New Bill to transform infrastructure delivery
Construction Law
APRIL 1, 2025
The Planning and Infrastructure Bill has received a cautiously warm welcome to its proposals designed to speed up planning and reduce obstacles to delivering infrastructure. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details.
2 years in, infrastructure law has funded 40,000 projects
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.
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Balfour Beatty US infrastructure arm appoints new execs
Construction Dive
MARCH 22, 2024
Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.
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Bechtel wins $490M contract for California rail extension
Construction Dive
JULY 9, 2024
The new line will be the largest single public infrastructure project ever constructed in Santa Clara County, according to a news release.
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PCL Lands $300M Seattle Rail Yard Contract to Power Amtrak’s Green Future
Construction Today
OCTOBER 15, 2024
PCL Construction, a Canadian firm with US headquarters in Denver, has secured a $300 million contract to modernize Amtrak’s King Street Yard in Seattle.
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FHWA offers $729M for storm-damaged infrastructure
Construction Dive
JANUARY 29, 2024
Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.
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Legalized Marijuana: Opportunities and Impact for Commercial Real Estate and Construction
HardHatChat
AUGUST 7, 2019
A version of this post was published in Illinois Real Estate Journal as a byline article from Englewood Construction. Earlier this summer, Englewood Construction’s home state of Illinois passed a bill making it the 11 th state in the U.S. to legalize the use of recreational marijuana. Timing Is Everything.
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Infrastructure taskforce holds inaugural meeting
Construction Law
OCTOBER 18, 2024
The inaugural meeting of the new British Infrastructure Taskforce was convened by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves today (18 October), bringing together major financial companies and government in a bid to increase business confidence in making UK infrastructure investments. See the panel to the right.
State of the Construction Industry: July 2021 Roundup
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 29, 2021
The latest on the construction infrastructure bill, the impact of materials shortages, and an inspiring construction summer camp for young women.
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Chancellor to relax fiscal rules to borrow for infrastructure
Construction Law
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Hopes for a substantial rise in infrastructure investment have been boosted by news from Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves that she will alter fiscal rules to make a potential £50 billion available. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details.
Disney Lakeshore Lodge Construction Reaches New Milestone
Construction Today
JANUARY 6, 2025
Disney’s vision for a nature-inspired luxury resort takes a giant leap forward as construction on Disney Lakeshore Lodge continues to progress. Located on the scenic shores of Bay Lake, adjacent to Fort Wilderness, this highly anticipated addition to Walt Disney World is set to welcome guests in 2027.
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98 New era promised for UK infrastructure delivery
Construction Law
APRIL 3, 2025
The Government has formally launched the National Infrastructure and Service Authority (NISTA), a new body that aims to accelerate delivery of major projects by bringing strategy and delivery into the same organisation. Subscribers to the printed magazine get access to the entire Construction law website.
Infrastructure builders optimistic, despite drops in some sectors
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.
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124 Scottish government committee demands new approach to infrastructure projects
Construction Law
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
A dedicated Parliamentary committee should be established to provide oversight on major infrastructure projects being pursued by the Scottish Government where the project is likely to run over multiple parliamentary sessions, a Scottish Government committee recommends. See the panel to the right.
New Bill to transform infrastructure delivery
Construction Law
MARCH 14, 2025
The Planning and Infrastructure Bill has received a cautiously warm welcome to its proposals designed to speed up planning and reduce obstacles to delivering infrastructure. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details.
US Hotel Construction Projects Reach Unprecedented Levels
Construction Today
MARCH 5, 2025
Subscribe to our free newsletter to keep up-to-date with our latest construction news. The US hotel industry has reached a significant milestone, with the hotel construction pipeline hitting record levels in Q4 2024.
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Friday Feedback: Has the infrastructure act helped your business?
Construction Dive
AUGUST 4, 2023
Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.
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Philadelphia 76ers’ $1.3B Downtown Arena Construction Plans Unveiled
Construction Today
JANUARY 6, 2025
Set to open for the 2031-32 NBA season, this state-of-the-art venue aims to redefine urban sports infrastructure while revitalizing Philadelphia’s Market East district. Downtown Arena Construction Plans Unveiled appeared first on Construction Today.
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ABC: Monthly Construction Economic Survey Shows Tariff Impacts Emerge
Construction Superintendent Magazine
APRIL 16, 2025
Associated Builders and Contractors reported today that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 8.5 Over the past year, however, only the infrastructure category has experienced a meaningful increase in backlog. Over the past year, however, only the infrastructure category has experienced a meaningful increase in backlog.
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Treasury Minister promises end to infrastructure ‘chaos’ of recent years
Construction Law
OCTOBER 11, 2024
The Treasury has announced that a new National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA) to replace the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) and the Major Projects Authority (MPA) will be launched in Spring next year. Subscribers to the printed magazine get access to the entire Construction law website.
Best Value Facilities Repair, Renovation Work Order Delivery
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 24, 2021
News Flash – Best value facilities repair, renovation work order delivery is now available to any real property owner. Create a shared scope of work using a a detailed line item construction cost estimate using locally researched cost data. Collaborative design for constructibility.
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New funding mechanism proposed for infrastructure
Construction Law
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Evolving the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) mechanism which supported delivery of a new branch of the Northern Line would unlock billions of pounds worth of investment in new transport projects and drive additional development that boosts UK-wide growth, according to a report published by business campaign group BusinessLDN and consultants WSP.
ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator Holds Steady in November, Contractor Confidence Surges
Construction Superintendent Magazine
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Associated Builders and Contractors reported its Construction Backlog Indicator remained unchanged at 8.4 Backlog in the infrastructure category contracted in November, though it is still the only category with higher backlog on a year-over-year basis. months in November, according to an ABC member survey conducted Nov.
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Report identifies root causes of cost management failures on projects
Construction Law
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Four root causes have been identified by the National Infrastructure Commission as being behind systemic failures of cost management on major infrastructure projects in a new report ‘Cost drivers of major infrastructure projects in the UK’. See the panel to the right.
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