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AI, robotics dominate 2024’s construction tech forecast

Construction Dive

But always keep jobsite safety in mind, experts say. Expect machines trained on “large behavior models,” more mass timber, prefab and 3D printing.

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Efficient Public Sector Facilities Management Solution

Job Order Contracting

Health and safety incident rates. Project completion time (forecast vs. actual). Project cost (forecast vs. actual). Furthermore, leveraging valid information and quantitative KPIs (key performance indicators) supports knowledge building and continuous improvement. Sample KPIs include: • Labor productivity rates.

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What eight leading economists predict for nonresidential construction in 2020 and 2021

BD+C

Following modest increases in construction spending for nonresidential buildings in 2019, economists from eight leading industry organizations forecast slight growth in 2020 and 2021—1.5% and 0.9%, according to AIA's latest Consensus Construction Forecast panel. However, no downturn is projected by the economists. .

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Surge in Home Remodeling: Lighting Trend Forecast

Pro Builder

Surge in Home Remodeling: Lighting Trend Forecast. When homeowners update the electrical outlets or light switches in their homes during renovation projects – whether to upgrade to smart devices or to increase their home’s electrical safety – it’s the perfect time to consider customization options for the devices. . kcichowicz.

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Fire safety provisions push Durkan to £9.3m loss

Construction Enquirer

pre-tax loss last year after provisions for legacy fire safety remediation works. Group turnover of £132m (2021:£137.5m) fell short of initial forecasts for the year with delays to project start dates due to cost inflation pressures and programme movements. South East housing contractor and developer Durkan plunged to a £9.3m

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Safety as service for Kevin Moorhead

The Korte Company

When Safety Director Kevin Moorhead does his job right, it might not look like he’s doing anything at all. “In In the safety career field, we don’t always get to see the fruits of our labors,” he said, “because if an employee follows something from our training and doesn’t get hurt, there’s nothing to remember.”.

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Safety as service for Kevin Moorehead

The Korte Company

When Safety Director Kevin Moorhead does his job right, it might not look like he’s doing anything at all. “In In the safety career field, we don’t always get to see the fruits of our labors,” he said, “because if an employee follows something from our training and doesn’t get hurt, there’s nothing to remember.”.

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