Wed.Mar 19, 2025

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How Pollution and Dirt Are Quietly Ruining City Skylines

Construction Marketing

City skylines are meant to be a reflection of progress, innovation, and architectural brilliance. Yet, over time, many of these towering structures lose their visual appeal due to pollution, grime, and environmental wear. The slow degradation is often unnoticed until the damage becomes significant. From stained glass to discolored stone, pollution and dirt are silently altering the urban landscape.

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Kinetic Structures: The Future of Adaptive Architecture

The Constructor

Kinetic structures represent a groundbreaking shift in architecture and engineering, creating buildings that physically transform in response to environmental conditions, functional needs, and aesthetic goals. These dynamic structures incorporate movable components, advanced mechanical systems, and intelligent controls to achieve an unprecedented level of adaptability.

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HITT acquires New Jersey healthcare builder

Construction Dive

The acquisition of Central Consulting & Contracting will help the Virginia-based contractor meet the area’s increasing demand for medical facilities.

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Nashville’s New Nissan Stadium Set to Transform the East Bank

Construction Today

Nashville is undergoing a major transformation with the construction of the new Nissan Stadium, a state-of-the-art venue set to replace the existing home of the Tennessee Titans. Positioned just 100 feet from the current stadium, this $2.1 billion project aims to elevate the fan experience, modernize the city’s sports infrastructure, and drive economic growth in the East Bank district.

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How AI is Reshaping Construction: Insights from Industry Experts

Construction firms embracing AI are outperforming the competition. This exclusive guide unpacks the impact of AI-driven analytics, automation, and predictive insights on project management, risk reduction, and workforce transformation. Discover how AI enhances real-time decision-making, optimizes labor and materials, and ensures projects stay on schedule and budget.

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How Zachry Construction used AI to speed up its estimating process

Construction Dive

By tweaking the scheduling outputs from legacy software, the company cut 28 days off a $149 million highway project's timeline.

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Sheet metal groups roll out bias training

Construction Dive

SMACNA, SMART and ITI have added a three-hour program to their existing training schedules, aimed at improving diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.

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Charge Robotics Automates Solar Construction with Robotics

Construction Today

Subscribe to our free newsletter today to keep up-to-date with the latest construction news. The global push toward renewable energy has significantly increased the demand for solar power installations. However, the traditional methods of building large-scale solar farms remain labor-intensive, costly, and prone to human error. Labor shortages and rising wages make large-scale solar… Source The post Charge Robotics Automates Solar Construction with Robotics appeare

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AI project failure rates are on the rise: report

Construction Dive

The share of businesses scrapping most of their AI initiatives increased to 42% this year, up from 17% last year, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence.

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US Expands Metal Tariffs, Sparking Industry Concerns

Construction Today

Subscribe to our free newsletter today to keep up-to-date with the latest construction news. The US government has announced a significant expansion of tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, affecting a broad range of products, including horseshoes and bulldozer blades. The newly expanded tariffs impose a 25% duty on an estimated $150 billion worth of derivative products made from steel and… Source The post US Expands Metal Tariffs, Sparking Industry Concerns appeared first on Co

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The Funding Blueprint for Your Construction Business – Your Guide to Growth

Take your construction business to the next level with our comprehensive 2025 funding guide! Whether you're managing seasonal cash flow challenges, dealing with unexpected equipment repairs, or planning to scale your operations, securing the right funding is essential for success. This guide explores a range of fast and flexible financing options tailored for construction businesses.

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Stantec to Lead Engineering of $800M Mojave Groundwater Bank Project

ENR Construction

The project includes linking the reservoir to a 350-mile pipeline network connecting to both the Colorado River and California aqueducts.

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EPA announces review of WOTUS rule

Construction Dive

Industry associations applauded the agency’s move to reduce permitting costs with its new definition.

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Water Sector Pushes for Increased Funding Amid Federal Budget Cuts

Contractor Magazine

A raft of executive actions by the Trump Administration have created uncertainty for projects reliant on federal support.

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Trump Nominates Sean McMaster to Lead FHWA

ENR Construction

Nominee previously served in the U.S. Dept. of Transportation during the first Trump administration.

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Manage Rising Material Costs: Strategies for Construction Leaders

Construction firms are battling rising material costs. Inflation, supply chain issues, and contractual constraints are squeezing margins and disrupting schedules. This guide delivers actionable strategies to help you secure pricing, optimize procurement, and manage contracts effectively. Learn how to use technology, streamline operations, and minimize waste to keep your projects profitable.