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AIA’24: What’s the latest in accessibility?

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AIA’24: What’s the latest in accessibility? 1 kcichowicz Fri, 06/28/2024 - 09:35 Join expert Allan Thompson on a tour of the Savaria booth at AIA’24, featuring sleekly modern wheelchair lifts and the latest technology in home elevators: the Savaria touchscreen car operating panel and luxury flush landing door.

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Entegris to get $75M in CHIPS funding for Colorado plant

Construction Dive

The funds will support the semiconductor supplier's construction of a $600 million, 100,000-square-foot manufacturing center in Colorado Springs.

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Dealing With Toxic Construction Employees In The Workplace

Contractor Bookkeeping

Running a small construction business comes with unique challenges, and dealing with toxic employees is undoubtedly one of the trickiest. A single troublesome team member can disrupt productivity, affect team morale, and ultimately harm your business's success. These individuals can create a hostile work environment, lower morale, and reduce productivity.

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Chicago DOB still needs to fix broken inspection process: report

Construction Dive

The city's watchdog agency said its buildings department has “not implemented corrective actions” to issues discovered during an August 2022 audit.

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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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Supreme Court Curtails Federal Rulemaking Authority

ENR Construction

In overturning precedent set in the 1984 Chevron vs. Natural Resources Defense Counci l ruling, the high court said federal agencies can no longer interpret unclear federal law.

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Dubai Announces Plans to Build $8B Stormwater Drainage Network

ENR Construction

The infrastructure would increase Dubai’s rainwater drainage capacity by 700% to 20 million cu m per day.

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June 2024 wins: Contractors tout their latest awards

Construction Dive

Construction Dive rounds up the newest project wins from some of the country's biggest builders including Gilbane, Skanska, Jacobs and others.

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Dubai Announces Plans to Build $8B Stormwater Drainage Network

ENR Construction

The infrastructure would increase Dubai’s rainwater drainage capacity by 700% to 20 million cu m per day.

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Dealing With Toxic Construction Employees In The Job Site

Contractor Bookkeeping

Running a small construction business comes with unique challenges, and dealing with toxic employees is undoubtedly one of the trickiest. A single troublesome team member can disrupt productivity, affect team morale, and ultimately harm your business's success. These individuals can create a hostile work environment, lower morale, and reduce productivity.

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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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How Changing Tax Laws Impact Construction Companies: What You Need to Know

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Tax laws constantly change, and construction companies need to stay nimble to keep up. That’s because new regulations can affect everything from filing requirements to payroll taxes and international compliance.

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New ABI Report: Architecture Business Conditions Soften

Construction Superintendent Magazine

The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index score declined to 42.4 in May, as more firms reported a decrease in billings than the month prior. The pipeline of new work coming into firms is showing increasing softness. While inquiries into new projects continue to increase, they did so at a slower pace than in recent months. Additionally, architecture firm billings remained soft across all regions and sectors in May.

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Council wins roads judicial review

Construction Law

Birmingham City Council has won a judicial review of the Department for Transport’s decision to reject its new private finance initiative (PFI) roads maintenance contract. 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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NYC Congestion Pricing Plan: Down But Not Out

ENR Construction

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s surprise June 6 announcement that she was indefinitely postponing the launch of a congestion pricing plan for midtown and downtown Manhattan—one month before the $15-per-vehicle toll was set to start—has raised concern for the future of New York City transit infrastructure.

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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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How NV5 Global's Service Mix Drives Up Profit Margins

ENR Construction

A higher-margin mix of services has helped a tech- and energy-minded designer run profitably.

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Pulse for the Week of July 1, 2024

ENR Construction

Project news from Dodge Data & Analytics for the week of July 1, 2024.

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Industry Leads for the Week of July 1, 2024

ENR Construction

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