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Consigli exec, once an intern, values new voices

Construction Dive

The contractor's New York director helped pioneer a new internship program with the city’s department of education.

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Construction Input Prices Inch Up in August, but Lower Than 1 Year Ago

Contractor Magazine

Overall construction input prices are 0.7% lower than a year ago, while nonresidential construction input prices are down by 0.9%.

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Planning activity jumps ahead of Fed meeting

Construction Dive

Owners and developers added more projects to the queue in August, expecting stronger market conditions next year, per Dodge Construction Network.

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Buildings Editor Nadine M. Post Retires From ENR Editorial Staff

ENR Construction

It isn’t an exaggeration to say that Nadine M. Post is the top journalist on building design and construction and related topics. Her retirement after a 46-year association with ENR leaves a gap impossible to fill.

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12 Reasons Specialty Contractors Need a Construction-Specific Software Platform

As a specialty contractor, your success hinges on your ability to manage complex workflows, maintain cost control, and deliver projects on time. But are you still relying on outdated systems or multiple software packages that create data silos and inefficiencies? This comprehensive eBook reveals the 12 key reasons why investing in a construction-specific software platform is the game-changer your business needs.

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RFPs open for Key Bridge construction oversight

Construction Dive

The Maryland Transportation Authority is seeking contractors to provide construction management and inspection services for three $20 million contracts.

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Big-D exec takes the lead on business development

Construction Dive

Laura Shivers will help build comprehensive marketing campaigns for the Salt Lake City-based family of companies.

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NIST: Report on Champlain Towers Collapse Delayed to 2026

ENR Construction

The draft report originally planned for a May 2025 release is now expected to be released roughly a year later, in spring 2026.

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Construction Input Prices Inch Up in August, but Lower Than 1 Year Ago

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Construction input prices increased.1% in August compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data. Nonresidential construction input prices increased.2% for the month. Prices decreased in all three energy subcategories last month. Natural gas prices fell by 29.8%, while unprocessed energy materials and crude petroleum prices declined by 7.5% and 4.2%, respectively.

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Contractor Judlau Sues Attorney for Malpractice on $60M Lawsuit Losses

ENR Construction

Second Avenue Subway contracts lead to big damage awards against the contractor.

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Pricing for Profit: How to Set, Negotiate, and Succeed

Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a

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How space supports programming changes at university libraries

BD+C

How space supports programming changes at university libraries 0 qpurcell Thu, 09/12/2024 - 09:04 Libraries GBBN Associate Sarah Kusuma Rubritz, AIA, uses the University of Pittsburgh's Hillman Library to showcase how libraries are transforming to support students’ needs. Sarah Kusuma Rubritz, AIA Libraries Higher Education University Buildings Designers Architects The way students learn has changed.

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ENR Editor-in-Chief’s 1962 Tour Of Soviet Construction Projects

ENR Construction

One of the most notable reporting trips by an ENR editor took place in 1962 when ENR Editor-in-Chief Waldo G. Bowman attended the 29th Executive Meeting of the International Commission on Large Dams—held in Moscow—as a member of the U.S. delegation.

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Cloud Technology and AI Help Masonry Firm Speed Payments

ENR Construction

When Matt Andersen ended 20 years in public accounting and joined then-client Superior Masonry Unlimited as CFO in 2022, his first order of business was to modernize the specialty contractor’s accounting systems.

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From the ENR Archive: June 13, 1946

ENR Construction

This 1946 cover photo shows a stereoplanigraph, described as “one of the most universal and elaborate photomapping instruments ever constructed.

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How ERPs Are Reshaping Efficiency in the Construction Industry

Construction companies face daily challenges, from project delays to cost overruns. But with the right ERP software, these hurdles become opportunities for growth. This in-depth study covers how companies like Bartlett-Cocke General Contractors saw an 83% reduction in cost analysis time and a 62% decrease in vendor payment processing time by adopting a Construction ERP system.

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Industry Leads for the Week of September 16, 2024

ENR Construction

Information derived from Industrial Reports, a market intelligence firm specializing in industrial construction and equipment leads.

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ENR New England Names 2024 Best Projects Overall Finalists

ENR Construction

News and opinions about design and construction in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.