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New York nonprofit develops hundreds of trade careers annually

Construction Dive

The Andromeda Community Initiative helps train, place and develop careers for underrepresented groups, especially communities of color, in New York City.

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2024 Timber-Strong Design Build Competition: Small Buildings, Big Educational Opportunities

BD+C

2024 Timber-Strong Design Build Competition: Small Buildings, Big Educational Opportunities 1 kcichowicz Thu, 06/20/2024 - 12:14 Student-led teams have 90 minutes to erect attractive, durable, engineered wood structures. APA – THE ENGINEERED WOOD ASSOCIATION MFPRO+ Blog Some designed playhouses. One team created a “barndominium.” And at least one erected a tiny pub.

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Swinerton taps 30-year veteran to lead subsidiaries

Construction Dive

Tim Kretzschmar, the former head of the company’s central region, will oversee businesses such as Timberlab and Swinerton Energy.

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New Report Details Federal Funding Gap For Workforce Prep Despite Persistent Labor Needs

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Only one-fifth of federal investments in postsecondary education support workforce development for fields like construction and manufacturing, while the rest of the money goes to “traditional” degree programs according to a new report on federal workforce funding levels. The report, produced by the Progressive Policy Institute, the Associated General Contractors of America and Procore, notes this funding gap is making it hard for many employers to find qualified workers to hire.

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Switching to a Robust ERP Designed for Construction: 10 Essential Factors To Consider

For construction firms striving for operational excellence, the right ERP is a game-changer. Upgrading your construction ERP is essential for optimizing operations, enhancing decision-making, and driving growth. By downloading "10 Factors to Consider When Switching Your Construction ERP," you will learn: The importance of adaptability and scalability in ERP solutions.

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Merchant Building to add 174 residential units to downtown Columbus

Construction Dive

The 32-story mixed-use structure, adjacent to the city’s North Market, is scheduled to open in 2026.

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Kyowa Kirin will build $530M Research Triangle Park biologics facilty

Construction Dive

The North Carolina site will create 100 jobs and have room for future expansion to scale drug manufacturing capacity.

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Second Lawsuit Filed in Deadly Chicago Scaffolding Accident

ENR Construction

A second lawsuit alleging that has been filed in an accident that caused two workers to fall June 6 from scaffolding in a project being built at the University of Chicago Medical Center.

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Made in America 2024

Contractor Magazine

Let’s visit with some great American companies and learn about their formulas for success—and hopes for the future.

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MTA Halts Second Ave Subway Construction Following Congestion Pricing Pause

ENR Construction

The loss of an estimated $15 billion tied to congestion pricing leaves a large hole in the MTA’s capital budget.

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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

The Verdantix Green Quadrant: EHS Software 2023 is an independent third-party analysis of 23 EHS software vendors (including Intelex) that provides an in-depth look at the technical capabilities, application breadth, innovation focus, and momentum of key environmental, health, and safety management software market players. The guide is essential reading for EHS software benchmarking, especially for understanding unique vendor strengths and capabilities.

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How student housing developments are evolving to meet new expectations

BD+C

How student housing developments are evolving to meet new expectations 0 dbarista Thu, 06/20/2024 - 14:36 Student Housing The days of uninspired dorm rooms with little more than a bed and a communal bathroom down the hall are long gone. Students increasingly seek inclusive design, communities to enhance learning and living, and a focus on wellness that encompasses everything from meditation spaces to mental health resources.

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Court of Session overturns earlier court ruling as claim was time barred

Construction Law

The Inner House of the Scottish Court of Session has overturned an earlier judgement in a dispute between contractor Tilbury Douglas and consulting engineer Arup over design deficiencies in an Edinburgh tunnel. 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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The Skye’s The Limit: Balfour Beatty Secures Major Contract

Construction Today

The Skye transmission scheme represents a monumental step forward in the United Kingdom’s quest for a modernized, sustainable energy infrastructure. This ambitious project aims to enhance the capacity and reliability of power transmission across the Skye region, ultimately supporting the nation’s renewable energy goals. Balfour Beatty, a leading international infrastructure group… Source The post The Skye’s The Limit: Balfour Beatty Secures Major Contract appeared first o

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APi Group CEO Sees Elevator Services as Future Profit Source

ENR Construction

The huge specialty carried out a secondary stock offering as part of its financial restructuring.

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Boost Profitability: Invest in a Construction Software Platform Today

To maximize your construction firm's profitability with a construction-specific software platform, your firm will be able to streamline every aspect of your operations. By design, this next-generation solution should offer unified functionality, replacing outdated systems and providing key capabilities including job costing, contract development, resource planning, and more.

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Skanska USA’s Insights on Construction Trends

Construction Today

In its latest market trends report, Skanska USA identifies three pivotal trends poised to reshape the construction industry. These insights highlight the rise of green construction, the integration of advanced technologies, and the critical need for workforce development. As the construction landscape evolves, understanding these trends is crucial for industry stakeholders to remain competitive… Source The post Skanska USA’s Insights on Construction Trends appeared first on Construct

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Charlotte Airport's FAA Tower Catches Fire During Demolition

ENR Construction

The tower, commissioned in 1979, has been out of use since a new one was commissioned in 2022.

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White Cap Expands Market Presence with Acquisition of Dayton Superior

Construction Today

White Cap, a leading distributor of specialty construction supplies, has announced the acquisition of Dayton Superior, a prominent provider of concrete construction accessories, chemicals, and forming products. This strategic acquisition is poised to significantly enhance White Cap’s portfolio, expanding its market reach and solidifying its position within the construction industry.

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Infrastructure Inflation Impacts and How Cost Planning Can Help

ENR Construction

It has been a little over two and a half years since the passage of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act provided a much-needed boost to the highway construction sector.

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The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide

Choosing the right procurement software is a crucial step in ensuring third-party risk management, process governance, and bidding efficiency. With so many procurement solutions to choose from, it can be overwhelming without a frame of reference and a solid starting point. This free buyer’s guide will cover: Benefits of Procurement Software –– Why do you need it?

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Tapered insulation systems: The art of roof drainage

Construction Specifier

By Darrell L. Smith, PE, RRC, REWC, BECxP, CxA+BE Background: The 2021 International Building Code ( IBC ), Chapter 1507, notes that for vast majority of low-slope (low slope is defined as maximum two units vertical per 12 units horizontal) roof membranes, “the minimum design slope shall not be less than one-fourth unit vertical per twelve units horizontal (2-percent slope) for drainage.” 1 The only exception noted in the code is for a coal tar based roof system.

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ENR MidAtlantic Seeks Top Specialty Contractor Survey Submissions

ENR Construction

Written by the staff of ENR MidAtlantic Construction, this blog offers insights, analysis and opinionated takes on the latest news, trends and projects.

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ENR New England Seeks Top Specialty Contractor Survey Submissions

ENR Construction

News and opinions about design and construction in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.

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ENR New York Seeks Top Specialty Contractor Survey Submissions

ENR Construction

Bringing you breaking news in real time from around the Tri-State construction industry.

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Forecasting With Confidence: How Contractors Can Solve Four Common Challenges

At the highest level, contractors understand the importance of accurately predicting and preparing for variances in costs or schedules when delivering a construction project. In fact, leaders know it is essential to the profitability, cash flow and potential viability of projects. For that reason, forward-thinking decision-makers who know that forecasting is a complex process, also realize that this is not feasible by using out-of-date systems.