The Constructor

JANUARY 25, 2024

In the realm of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), where governments and private entities collaborate to tackle infrastructure projects, risks abound. It is imperative for both public and private stakeholders to not only comprehend these risks but also devise strategies to mitigate them effectively. The allure of PPPs lies in the promise of rewards, but these rewards […] The post Risks in Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Projects appeared first on The Constructor.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 25, 2024

Paying workers off the books robs them of their benefits and hurts contractors who follow the rules by making them less competitive, said a Century Foundation researcher.

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BD+C

JANUARY 25, 2024

Tactical issues for renovating university research buildings 0 qpurcell Thu, 01/25/2024 - 13:30 Laboratories Matthew Plecity, AIA, ASLA, Principal, GBBN, highlights the connection between the built environment and laboratory research, and weighs the benefits of renovation vs. new construction. Matthew Plecity, AIA, ASLA University Buildings Laboratories Designers Architects Reconstruction & Renovation It is an underappreciated fact that scientific work is closely connected to the built environme

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 25, 2024

It’s anyone’s guess what will happen in the next 12 months, but these insights from construction pros can help bring the year into focus.

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Contractor Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2024

As we close out AHR Expo 2024, here are some of the products that caught our eye on the final day.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 25, 2024

Visionaries making the path to decarbonization easier to follow. Skilled managers called in to create expedited fixes in the face of structural failures or to avert disaster.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 25, 2024

The Boston-based builder will use the location to grow its presence in the education and healthcare building markets in Northern New England.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 25, 2024

Hempcrete blocks and panels could be produced in the U.S. for the first time since 1937 thanks to a facility being built in the Lower Sioux Indian Community in Minnesota.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 25, 2024

Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.

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Speaker: Timothy Allsopp

Payment challenges often lead to delayed projects, financial bottlenecks, and strained relationships. With construction projects becoming more complex, outdated processes are no longer sustainable. By refining financial workflow, companies can improve cash flow, reduce error, and foster trust between stakeholders. Discover practical strategies for redesigning payment systems to overcome workflow challenges while creating a smoother, more reliable process for contractors and subcontractors alike.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 25, 2024

On March 22, 2023, two cars traveling at excessive speeds on the I-695 inner loop in Baltimore, Md., struck each other, with the impact sending one vehicle through an opening of a concrete work zone barrier on the center median shoulder.

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Contractor Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2024

Many hospitals, schools, senior facilities, and commercial buildings install snow and ice melt systems for safety -- and to reduce liability.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 25, 2024

It could be solar, it could be wind. It could be green roofs or clean streets. Whatever the mechanism for greening the built environment, there is one force that drives environmental justice activist Charles Callaway: community.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 25, 2024

"Location, location, location." That's likely what most people would say when you ask them what makes a venue successful. Of course, while a prime location can put a venue on the map, it's really the experiences that draw people in and keep them coming back. This is particularly true today, where audiences crave experiences they won't find anywhere else.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 25, 2024

Selection of two development teams would replace projects cancelled suddenly last year by developer Orsted and add more capacity.

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Contractor Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2024

Here are some of the most innovative, interesting products we found on our first day at AHR Expo 2024.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 25, 2024

Brian Witte was just a freshman in high school when he launched his infrastructure career. “It was a small town in Iowa, and the teacher’s neighbor was the town engineer for a dozen communities,” recalls Witte, vice president of construction engineering for Parsons Corp. “They needed help.

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Contractor Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2024

Here are some of the most interesting, innovative products we found from our second day at AHR Expo 2024.

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Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 25, 2024

In 1968, the Whitehill Report on Professional and Public Education for Historic Preservation raised concerns about a dearth of tradespeople qualified in historic preservation work.

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Construction Law

JANUARY 25, 2024

Accountant Begbies Traynor’s latest Red Flag Alert report says the number of construction companies in critical financial distress grew by 32.6% in the last quarter of 2023. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details. If you don't have an account, you can get free access to the news on this site and receive a free newsletter on Fridays by creating a Newsletter account.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 25, 2024

Joe Benvenuto spent four years perfecting the “top-down” superstructure construction technology of LIFTbuild before work began in 2022 on Exchange, a 207-ft-tall residential mid-rise in Detroit.

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Construction Law

JANUARY 25, 2024

West Midlands Mayor Andy Street and Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham are to meet transport secretary Mark Harper to discuss plans about a replacement for the cancelled HS2 leg between Birmingham and Manchester. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details. If you don't have an account, you can get free access to the news on this site and receive a free newsletter on Fridays by creating a Newsletter account.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 25, 2024

Top grant of $1B goes to a replacement bridge project linking Duluth, Minn., to Superior, Wis.

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BD+C

JANUARY 25, 2024

Video: Research-based design for K-12 schools 0 dbarista Thu, 01/25/2024 - 10:04 Two experts from national architecture firm PBK discuss how behavioral research is benefiting the design of K-12 schools in Texas, Florida, and other states. Dan Boggio, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB, Founder & Executive Chair, PBK, and Melissa Turnbaugh, AIA, NCARB, Partner & National Education & Innovation Leader, PBK, speak with Robert Cassidy, Executive Editor, Building Design+Construction.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 25, 2024

Joe Benvenuto spent four years perfecting the “top-down” superstructure construction technology of LIFTbuild before work began in 2022 on Exchange, a 207-ft-tall residential mid-rise in Detroit.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 25, 2024

Lomans has continued to standardise its processes through BIM, creating better visibility and understanding of project expectations, and saving time chasing documents and data. Lomans is a leading installation company in the Netherlands with expertise in smart buildings. Providing sustainable, end-to-end installations means they have teams for every construction specialty, and are responsible for every phase from design through to operations and maintenance.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 25, 2024

Kit Miyamoto’s effort as global CEO and humanitarian coordinator at engineering and disaster management firm Miyamoto International and president of the nonprofit Miyamoto Global Disaster Relief is not just work— it’s personal.

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BD+C

JANUARY 25, 2024

40 Under 40 Class of 2023 winner Kimberly Dowdell inaugurated as AIA 2024 President 0 qpurcell Thu, 01/25/2024 - 09:41 Women in Design+Construction The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has announced the inauguration of Kimberly Dowdell, AIA, NOMAC, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C, Principal and Director of Strategic Relationships at HOK and BD+C 40 Under 40 superstar, as its 100th president.

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Construction Law

JANUARY 25, 2024

A Transformation Action Plan for reforming Scottish construction procurement, improving quality and moving towards net zero and fair work has been produced by industry-government collaborative body the Construction Leadership Forum (CLF). To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details.

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