Wed.Apr 09, 2025

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‘Unwelcome surge’ of project abandonments hits construction

Construction Dive

Developers scrapped nearly twice as many private projects as public ones in March, according to the latest data from ConstructConnect.

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Building a Safer Tomorrow: The Future of Construction Powered by Automation, Augmentation and Wearables

Construction Business Owner

Promote to rotator No Rotator Image Status of webinar Upcoming Wed, 05/07/2025 - 12:00 1:00 p.m. Central Learn how leading contractors leverage innovative technologies such as wearables, automation and AI-driven data to revolutionize jobsite safety by: Minimizing risks, proactively detecting hazards, and even saving lives Attracting the next generation of workers by: Prioritizing well-being and embracing cutting-edge solutions Increasing efficiency to foster a more resilient organization.

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Bioluminescent Infrastructure: The Future of Sustainable Urban Lighting

The Constructor

Bioluminescent infrastructure is revolutionizing urban lighting by harnessing natures own light-producing mechanisms. By integrating biological luminescence into roads, bridges, and pathways, cities can create self-illuminating surfaces that require no electricity. This groundbreaking technology merges synthetic biology, material science, and civil engineering to develop infrastructure that glows autonomously through biochemical reactions.

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A winning foundation: Solid defense with low carbon concrete

Construction Specifier

By Aubrey Smading and Lionel Lemay Photo courtesy ZGF Architects With four WNBA titles, the Seattle Storm are used to excellence on the court. These winning ways have now extended beyond the court as the teams new $64-million training facilitythe Seattle Storm Center for Basketball Performancewas named a winner in the National Ready Mixed Concrete Associations (NRMCA) 2024 Concrete Innovation Awards.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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Project engineer follows in her father’s footsteps

Construction Dive

Bond Building Construction’s Destiny Fausta’s love of construction began when she visited jobsites as a young girl.

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4 contech firms up their AI offerings

Construction Dive

Both startups and established players are racing to bolster their solutions with artificial intelligence to help contractors work smarter, not harder.

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Developer Glenfarne Buys Most of Alaska LNG Project Estimated at $44B

ENR Construction

Private developer gains majority stake from state-owned entity to build planned 20-million-ton-per-year export terminal near Anchorage and 807-mile gas feeder pipeline, with final investment decision set for year-end.

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AI agents emerge as potential targets for cyberattackers

Construction Dive

Digital entities — such as bots and artificial intelligence agents — pose a growing cybersecurity risk for enterprises, researchers found.

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Bentley Integrates Google Street View Into Asset Detection, Assessment Capabilities

ENR Construction

The capabilities, including applying AI to crowdsourced imagery for automated roadway asset detection and inspection, will be generally available later this year.

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A Practical Guide to Profitable, Sustainable Construction Strategies

The future of construction is sustainable, efficient, and cost-conscious. This guide offers a practical roadmap for reducing material waste, optimizing energy use, and integrating sustainable design principles. Discover how innovative construction firms are leveraging circular economy strategies, digital tracking, and energy-smart building solutions to reduce expenses and stay ahead of regulatory shifts.

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How to use tech to fill construction’s skills gap

Construction Dive

While new technology can be daunting for workers and managers alike, a venture chief says starting small and educating onsite personnel can help firms stay ahead of the curve.

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Cities Back Conversions as Offices Go Residential

ENR Construction

As modern office work continues to evolve, many former office towers are being converted to homes.

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Crossland Heavy moves into Texas

Construction Dive

The Kansas-headquartered civil contractor aims to tap into demand for infrastructure projects in the fast-growing Dallas area.

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Construction Economics for April 14, 2025, 2025

ENR Construction

ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.

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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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Real Property Capital Plan – Federal Government

Job Order Contracting

A robust and consistently applied real property capital plan has been missing across the federal government sector for decades. GSA in particular have failed at the most basic level and to this day does not leverage objective, standardized, granular, local market labor, material, and equipment information to develop detailed and actionable scopes of work.

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Dow, X-energy Seek Permit for Long Mott Nuclear Project in Texas

ENR Construction

Project is set to be the first grid-scale advanced nuclear power facility at an industrial site in North America when it starts operation in the early 2030s.

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PC Construction Wins Build America Merit Award for The Nest at Saddleback

PC Construction

Portland, ME Today, PC Construction accepted a 2025 Baldwin Group Build America Award from the Associated General Contractors of America. The award recognizes PCs work on The Nest at Saddleback Mountain , a unique mid-mountain restaurant, which won a Merit Award for projects valued under $20 million. The Nest is a 2,500-square-foot ski in/ski out restaurant at Saddleback Mountain in western Maine.

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Project Recovery Offers LA a Future-Ready Rebuild Plan

Construction Today

Subscribe to our free newsletter today to keep up-to-date with the latest construction news. The increasing severity of wildfires across California is driving a reassessment of how communities recover from wildfires that have become persistent threats. In response, recovery efforts now require more than repairs. They demand a forward-thinking approach to urban planning and climate adaptation.

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How Poor Planning and Budgeting Lead to Construction Cost Overruns

Budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning directly impact construction project outcomes. Inaccurate projections lead to cost overruns and delays. This guide outlines best practices for financial discipline, including forecasting methodologies, resource allocation strategies, and risk mitigation frameworks. Industry leaders recognize that precise financial control is essential for profitability and project stability.

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Time Is Short For Trump to Further Modify or End His Tariff Blitz

ENR Construction

The perils to the construction industry remain.

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JCB Responds to US Tariffs with $500M Expansion in Texas

Construction Today

Subscribe to our free newsletter today to keep up-to-date with the latest construction news. CB is set to double the size of its new manufacturing facility in San Antonio, Texas, in direct response to a recently imposed 10 percent tariff on UK imports. The move increases the planned space from 500,000 to 1 million square feet and is expected to create up to 1,500 jobs.

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ENR 2025 Top Owners Review: Tariff ‘Golden Age’ Stuns Construction Market

ENR Construction

Economists say short-term uncertainty could stall the construction sector as Top 425 owners wait and see how President Donald Trumps tariff push plays out.

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Buffalo’s $2.1B Highmark Stadium Reaches Halfway Mark With Ceremony

Construction Today

Subscribe to our free newsletter today to keep up-to-date with the latest construction news. Buffalo’s $2.1 billion Highmark Stadium project reached a critical construction milestone on April 4, 2025. The topping-out ceremony marked the placement of the final steel beam, bringing the build to 50 percent completion. Located in Orchard Park, New York, the venue is on schedule to open before… Source The post Buffalo’s $2.1B Highmark Stadium Reaches Halfway Mark With

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The Constructor's Digital Transformation Playbook: Reducing Risk With Technology

Speaker: Dylan Secrest

Construction projects are high-stakes operations where even minor inefficiencies can lead to costly delays, safety concerns, and budget overruns. Managing risk in construction has always been a challenge, but as projects grow in complexity, traditional methods no longer cut it. Enter Digital Transformation - a game changer approach that replaces inefficiency with AI-powered analytics, real-time monitoring, and automated workflows to proactively manage risk.

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ENR 2025 Top Owners Sourcebook: Tariff ‘Golden Age’ Stuns Construction Market

ENR Construction

p.p1 {margin: 3.6px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 18.4px; font: 18.5px Helvetica} Economists say short-term uncertainty could stall the construction sector as Top 425 owners wait and see how President Trumps tariff push plays out.

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Denver Dam Expansion Halted Amid Federal Permit Controversy

Construction Today

Subscribe to our free newsletter today to keep up-to-date with the latest construction news. Denver Water’s $531 million Gross Dam expansion has come to a sudden stop after a federal court ruling found that a key construction permit had been wrongly issued. The decision, issued by U.S. District Judge Christine Arguello, halts all progress on one of Colorado’s largest dam projects.

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