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AIA’24: Colorful and Creative Metal Cladding

BD+C

AIA’24: Colorful and Creative Metal Cladding 1 kcichowicz Tue, 07/09/2024 - 10:08 Missed us at AIA? Join Petersen’s Rob Heselbarth in the booth for a closer look at the wide range of colors and creative uses of PAC-CLAD products.

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Construction Industry Trends: July 2024 Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Viewpoint enables contractors to better manage their projects, processes and people, using the data gathered to lower risk and improve margins.

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Changes coming to NYC construction safety, permitting

Construction Dive

The code update will affect the definition of a major building and how many permits a superintendent can be involved with at one time, according to former DOB assistant commissioner Peter Amato.

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Feds Offer New $1.2B Loan for Entek EV Battery Component Plant

ENR Construction

Clayco is building 1.4-million-sq-ft Indiana plant to produce wet-process lithium-ion battery separators for EV batteries with conditionally awarded Energy Dept. loan, officials announced July 9.

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How General Contractors Can Drive Growth Without Increasing Headcount

For construction businesses, scaling operations means taking on greater workloads. Unfortunately, much of the responsibility of managing additional work falls on you and your finance team. Learn how you can navigate the increased complexity of managing more projects without adding headcount. We’re here to share insights into why technology is key to scaling your finance operations.

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Flatiron water lead sees growth ahead

Construction Dive

Urbanization, climate change and tighter safety standards are driving demand for wastewater and other water infrastructure projects, said Ian Dickinson.

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New Virginia-North Carolina intercity passenger rail line starts construction

Construction Dive

Trains could run at up to 110 mph along portions of the route connecting two of the busiest train stations in the Southeast.

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Panama Canal Officials Detail $1.6B Reservoir Project Needed to Bolster Water Supply

ENR Construction

The proposed reservoir would take six years to construct allowing the canal to meet its water needs for the next 50 years.

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New Quarterly Cost Report Charts Construction Trends in North America Cities

Construction Superintendent Magazine

International property and construction consultancy firm Rider Levett Bucknall has released its latest Quarterly Cost Report, providing an eye-opening perspective on the North American construction industry in 14 key markets. The latest RLB quarterly cost report, with data current to mid-Q2 2024, shows that the national average increase in construction costs was 1.12% over the previous quarter.

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Bringing the Mechanical Room Back to Life

Contractor Magazine

Michael Flynn and his crew conduct a successful oil-to-natural gas conversion.

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The Ultimate Guide To Data-Driven Construction: Optimize Projects, Reduce Risks, & Boost Innovation

Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network

In today’s construction market, owners, construction managers, and contractors must navigate increasing challenges, from cost management to project delays. Fortunately, digital tools now offer valuable insights to help mitigate these risks. However, the sheer volume of tools and the complexity of leveraging their data effectively can be daunting. That’s where data-driven construction comes in.

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Report: Standardizations, Federal Commitment Needed for High-Speed Rail in the US

ENR Construction

Environmental reviews and planning for projects should be separated, researcher says.

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Bechtel wins $490M contract for California rail extension

Construction Dive

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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Chubb: Nuclear Verdicts, Third-Party Litigation Drive Up Insurance Costs

ENR Construction

Large verdicts against corporate defendants are way up, the insurance giant found.