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How Pollution and Dirt Are Quietly Ruining City Skylines

Construction Marketing

City skylines are meant to be a reflection of progress, innovation, and architectural brilliance. Yet, over time, many of these towering structures lose their visual appeal due to pollution, grime, and environmental wear. The slow degradation is often unnoticed until the damage becomes significant. From stained glass to discolored stone, pollution and dirt are silently altering the urban landscape.

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Climate-Adaptive Design: The Future of Resilient Architecture

The Constructor

Climate-adaptive design is a revolutionary approach to architecture and engineering, creating structures that actively respond to weather extremes rather than merely withstanding them. These innovative buildings incorporate dynamic elements, advanced materials, and predictive systems to adjust their form and function as environmental conditions change.

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Don’t Get Sidetracked: Prepare Your Jobsites for Severe Weather

Construction Business Owner

Dont Get Sidetracked: Prepare Your Jobsites for Severe Weather ccapoccia Tue, 03/18/2025 - 16:04 Recent years have brought a rise in severe spring storms that pack stronger winds, increased hail and torrential rainfall. These destructive forces contributed to billion-dollar disasters that can be devastating to construction. Learn how to safeguard your sites.

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From Paper to Perfection: The Digital Future of Construction Procurement

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Learn why a digital construction supply chain is crucial to your business.

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How AI is Reshaping Construction: Insights from Industry Experts

Construction firms embracing AI are outperforming the competition. This exclusive guide unpacks the impact of AI-driven analytics, automation, and predictive insights on project management, risk reduction, and workforce transformation. Discover how AI enhances real-time decision-making, optimizes labor and materials, and ensures projects stay on schedule and budget.

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US Expands Metal Tariffs, Sparking Industry Concerns

Construction Today

Subscribe to our free newsletter today to keep up-to-date with the latest construction news. The US government has announced a significant expansion of tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, affecting a broad range of products, including horseshoes and bulldozer blades. The newly expanded tariffs impose a 25% duty on an estimated $150 billion worth of derivative products made from steel and… Source The post US Expands Metal Tariffs, Sparking Industry Concerns appeared first on Co

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Grand Opening Ceremony Plan to Promote Your Business

Wolgast Corporation

During construction, your community has likely become curious and has heightened support for your business success. Community members will want to see what will happen in your building once youre open for business. Planning a grand opening program or ribbon cutting ceremony is one way to capture the buzz and introduce your services or product to your neighbors, clients, suppliers and staffs family.

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Tampa Bay Rays Stadium Deal Collapses Amid Funding Issues

Construction Today

Subscribe to our free newsletter today to keep up-to-date with the latest construction news. The Tampa Bay Rays have officially withdrawn from their $1.3 billion stadium project in St. Petersburg, leaving the team’s future in Florida uncertain. The decision marks a major setback for the franchise, which had planned to anchor a large-scale redevelopment in the city’s Historic Gas Plant… Source The post Tampa Bay Rays Stadium Deal Collapses Amid Funding Issues appe

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Construction Cost Estimating Guide

Job Order Contracting

The following is presented as a Construction Cost Estimating Guide for enabling owners and design-builders to gain visibility into actual local market labor, material, and equipment costs. It has long been recognized that detailed line item estimating is a proven best practice for developing verifiable, objective, and actionable cost information for repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects.

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Turner Construction Launches Turner Ventures, an In-House Venture Capital Arm

ENR Construction

Turner Construction Co. has started its own in-house venture capital program, Turner Ventures, to directly help construction technology startups advance in the industry.

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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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Kinetic Structures: The Future of Adaptive Architecture

The Constructor

Kinetic structures represent a groundbreaking shift in architecture and engineering, creating buildings that physically transform in response to environmental conditions, functional needs, and aesthetic goals. These dynamic structures incorporate movable components, advanced mechanical systems, and intelligent controls to achieve an unprecedented level of adaptability.

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Overcoming Challenges In Construction Project Estimates And Submissions

Contractor Bookkeeping

In the bidding process, contractors prepare detailed proposals that outline their approach, costs, and timelines for a project. This involves thoroughly understanding the project specifications, assessing the site conditions, and determining the resources needed. Competitive bidding requires a balance between offering a competitive price and ensuring the proposal reflects the quality and reliability of the work.

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DoD Construction Estimating

Job Order Contracting

DoD Construction estimating can be significantly improved with the use of local market, objective, and current construction cost data. Historically many DoD sites have use “national average” cost data and have attempted to localize information with “area cost factors” and/or other forms of “cost indexes” This traditional method can introduce significant errors in cost estimation as demonstrated by several independent sources.

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2025: The Year of Thinking Strategically

Construction Business Owner

2025: The Year of Thinking Strategically ccapoccia Thu, 03/20/2025 - 14:39 The construction industry continued to see either growth or stability in all its sectors in 2024. Anchored by a large thrust in the residential sector once again, businesses largely flourished. Check out FMI Corp.'s state of the industry for 2025.

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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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Fed holds main rate steady, forecasts higher inflation, slower growth

Construction Dive

“Growth looks like it's maybe moderating a bit, consumer spending moderating a bit, but still at a solid pace,” Fed Chair Jerome Powell said during a press conference.

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Nashville’s New Nissan Stadium Set to Transform the East Bank

Construction Today

Nashville is undergoing a major transformation with the construction of the new Nissan Stadium, a state-of-the-art venue set to replace the existing home of the Tennessee Titans. Positioned just 100 feet from the current stadium, this $2.1 billion project aims to elevate the fan experience, modernize the city’s sports infrastructure, and drive economic growth in the East Bank district.

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FAST and RELIABLE Cost Estimates

Job Order Contracting

Finally, FAST and RELIABLE Cost Estimates for construction, renovation, repair, and maintenance are now possible with 4BT’s local market detailed cost data! Objective Current Local Market Detailed CSI Masterformat Preventive Maintnenace Cost Data (also available – organized using expanded UNIFORMAT) Gain measurably improved cost visibility and cost management capability for your organization by using verifable data to build FAST and RELIABLE Cost Estimates.

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Delta Faucet Company and ISN®: A Closer Look

Safety Services Company

Delta Faucet Company has recently joined the *ISNetworld network, demonstrating their commitment to maintaining the highest standards in safety and compliance. For contractors aiming to secure opportunities with Delta Faucet Company, understanding ISNetworld compliance for Delta Faucet is a critical step forward in securing work with one of the most reputable manufacturers in the industry.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

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

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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Construction planning posts smaller gains

Construction Dive

Data centers kept momentum afloat in February, while institutional sectors lost steam, according to Dodge Construction Network.

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Charge Robotics Automates Solar Construction with Robotics

Construction Today

Subscribe to our free newsletter today to keep up-to-date with the latest construction news. The global push toward renewable energy has significantly increased the demand for solar power installations. However, the traditional methods of building large-scale solar farms remain labor-intensive, costly, and prone to human error. Labor shortages and rising wages make large-scale solar… Source The post Charge Robotics Automates Solar Construction with Robotics appeare

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Offshore Wind Projects Hit by New Lawsuits, But Construction is Not Halted

ENR Construction

Projects in New Jersey, Massachusetts and Virginia face challenges from new federal energy politics, but construction is making key progress on ongoing off-shore wind facilities.

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Work Truck Week 2025 Welcomes More Than 16,000

Contractor Magazine

Industry professionals from 31 countries and all 50 US states met March 47 at the Indiana Convention Center.

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Manage Rising Material Costs: Strategies for Construction Leaders

Construction firms are battling rising material costs. Inflation, supply chain issues, and contractual constraints are squeezing margins and disrupting schedules. This guide delivers actionable strategies to help you secure pricing, optimize procurement, and manage contracts effectively. Learn how to use technology, streamline operations, and minimize waste to keep your projects profitable.

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$2B George Washington Bridge project hits 7-year milestone

Construction Dive

Crews have swapped out all 592 cables on the world’s busiest span, which runs between New York and New Jersey.

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Developer pays £88,000 over health and safety breaches

Construction Law

A London property developer has been fined 63,000 and ordered to pay 25,622 costs after being found guilty of multiple health and safety offences. 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 onFridays by creating a Newsletter account.

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Jury: Greenpeace Owes Dakota Access Pipeline Developer $660M in Damages

ENR Construction

Jury decides Greenpeace should pay more than $660 million in damages to Energy Transfer Partners for defamation, trespassing and other illegal actions involving protests against the pipeline.

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Steel curtain walls: Revolutionizing facades

Construction Specifier

By Chuck Knickerbocker Photo Simon Hurst Photography/courtesy Technical Glass Products (TGP) Glazing systems are significant in connecting interior spaces to the outdoors, making them a popular option for todays sleek and modern building facades. Their ability to transfer daylight also makes them beneficial for interior applications. While naturally heralded for these attributes, glazing systems are increasingly required to do more as sustainable construction and energy efficiency take center st

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Every Contractor Needs An Effective Website - Unlock the Key to Increased Leads

Grow Leads & Visibility! Contractors need more than word-of-mouth. A strong website boosts visibility, draws in leads, showcases skills, and enhances your credibility. Learn how a quality site, that is easy to manage, can set you apart from the competition, and help can take your construction business to the next level. Marketpath is a leading provider of high-quality website solutions tailored for contractors and the construction industry.

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Mortenson partners to build $900M NBA arena in Oklahoma City

Construction Dive

Along with Tulsa, Oklahoma-based Flintco, the Minneapolis builder has begun preconstruction on the new home for the Thunder, set to open in 2028.

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Building Safety Levy is unfair and punitive, say house builders

Construction Law

The Home Builders Federation (HBF) has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer asking for the proposed Building Safety Levy to be reconsidered, and for product manufacturers, who were heavily criticised by the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 report, to be forced to make a bigger contribution. 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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Port of Nome Modification Project Returns with Scaled Down Phasing

ENR Construction

Corps officials hope to award the contract this fall in order for construction to begin next year.