Thu.Oct 03, 2024

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Could Gen Z be the next toolbelt generation?

Construction Dive

Contractors can recruit this group of workers with benefits like tuition reimbursement, mental health counseling and even pet insurance, according to an industry executive.

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4 ways AI impacts building design beyond dramatic imagery

BD+C

4 ways AI impacts building design beyond dramatic imagery 0 qpurcell Thu, 10/03/2024 - 07:52 AEC Tech Kristen Forward, Design Technology Futures Leader, NBBJ, shows four ways the firm is using AI to generate value for its clients. Kristen Forward, Design Technology Futures Leader Designers Architects AEC Tech Innovation BIM and Information Technology We’ve all seen them: swoopy, plant-filled architectural renderings that blur the line between imagination and reality.

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Project abandonments fall amid contractor optimism

Construction Dive

Both private and public sectors appear to be benefitting from falling interest rates and a positive outlook for the economy, according to a construction economist.

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Repairs to Water Infrastructure Underway After Hurricane Helene

ENR Construction

Communities across the Southeast are frantically working to restore water service, which in some cases is still weeks away.

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How CFOs 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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Colorado nonprofit introduces young women to the trades

Construction Dive

Some girls never consider construction as a career, so Transportation & Construction Girl offers education and hands-on experience.

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Chevron decision may lead to environmental suits, permit delays

Construction Dive

The Loper Bright and Corner Post rulings could open the National Environmental Policy Act, OSHA’s heat standard and other regulations to challenges, legal experts say.

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Embracing AI's Transformative Power Has Massive Potential for Design and Construction

ENR Construction

By embracing the transformative capabilities of artificial intelligence, engineers can conserve time for employees to work on engineering and contractors can head off problems before they become so on the job site. However, governance and responsibility to the client must remain the bedrock all AI processes are built on.

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On site: DPR advances Maryland hospital expansion

Construction Dive

The $72 million Sandra R. Berman Pavilion and $73 million Louis and Phyllis Friedman Building will serve as the new home for cancer care at the Greater Baltimore Medical Center hospital.

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ENR Texas & Louisiana Announces Excellence in Safety Award Winners

ENR Construction

Safety judges selected Stacy-Witbeck's McKalla Station project in Austin, Texas, as the recipient of this year's Excellence in Safety Award.

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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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How CFOs Can Drive Growth Without Adding Headcount

Construction Business Owner

How CFOs Can Drive Growth Without Adding Headcount How automation can scale finance operations and focus on high-value tasks. mhodges Thu, 10/03/2024 - 08:26 86% of finance leaders use automation to do more with less. Another 81% of CFOs state that automation frees them up to focus on high- value tasks With CFOs going all in on automation, we’re here to share insights into why technology is key to scaling your finance operations without adding headcount.

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Construction Economics for October 1, 2024

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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Obituary: Jim House, 87, Was Mechanical Contractor Leader

ENR Construction

Former pipefitter was an early leader of MEP prefabrication in the U.S.

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