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Topsoe, ABB, Fluor to build joint electrolyzer facility in Virginia
The collaboration aims to develop a facility with reduced costs and improved safety for making e-fuels.
By Sara Samora • July 2, 2024 -
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Sponsored by KnaufInvisible threat: Combatting indoor air pollution in buildings
Indoor air is more polluted than outdoor air, largely due to VOCs. See how to help.
June 10, 2024 -
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TrendlineTop 5 stories from Construction Dive
Construction Dive editors curate some of the industry’s top stories from this year.
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Earnings roundup: Data centers, water projects dominate public contractors’ focus
On the latest round of earnings calls, some of the country’s largest commercial builders talked about the boom in computing facilities and the increased need for resilience in public works.
By Construction Dive Staff • May 15, 2024 -
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JV kicks off $4.3B San Francisco hospital build
Herrero Builders, The Boldt Company and Webcor broke ground on UCSF’s new health care facility in the city’s Parnassus Heights neighborhood.
By Joe Bousquin • May 3, 2024 -
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Disneyland gets initial nod for $1.9B investment
Anaheim City Council gave preliminary approval to a 10-year plan that would create 7,800 construction jobs, according to the California governor’s office.
By Joe Bousquin • April 22, 2024 -
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Project WinsTurner takes on 2 university jobs worth a combined $484M
The New York City-based contractor is headed back to school to build projects at the University of California, Merced and the University of Kentucky in Lexington.
By Joe Bousquin • April 22, 2024 -
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Bringing staff and student voices into the school design process
Education leaders and school architects say knowing what students and staff want in school construction and renovation is vital for planning.
By Kara Arundel • April 11, 2024 -
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KPF designs NYC’s first all-electric academic research lab building at Columbia University
The building will exceed New York City’s Local Law 97 greenhouse gas emissions rules, despite increased ventilation requirements, the architecture firm says.
By Joe Burns • April 10, 2024 -
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Sponsored by PCL ConstructionPartnering for success: The case for public-private partnerships in America
A seasoned design-build partner can be the key to unlocking the advantages of a public-private partnership.
March 18, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Procore Technologies3 critical stages for retaining women in construction
One of the key strategies in addressing the construction labor shortage is recognizing the value and importance of a diverse workforce.
March 4, 2024 -
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Sponsored by American GlobalThe global landscape of the construction industry and performance guarantees
A brief look at challenges, changes and opportunity within the current global construction landscape
By Ricardo Davila, President-International, American Global • Feb. 26, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Hitech DigitalFrom CAD to BIM: The evolution of construction technology
BIM will continue to grow and adjust to the climate of the construction industry as it has in the past.
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Sponsored by Modular Building InstituteThe 2024 World of Modular returns to Orlando for industry’s biggest event
The biggest event in commercial modular construction returns to Orlando, FL, March 18-21, 2024.
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Holiday lights add festive mood to construction jobsites
From a hospital project in Connecticut to a Christmas tree with a family history, contractors took time to make the season brighter.
By Matthew Thibault • Dec. 21, 2023 -
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This year’s top tech stories
From ChatGPT to robots and contech funding, here are the topics that were most popular with our readers.
By Matthew Thibault • Dec. 20, 2023 -
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NASA taps LSU for lunar construction research
The team of academic and government scientists will test the use of molten sulfur and lunar dust to create waterless concrete for 3D printing on the moon.
By Matthew Thibault • Dec. 12, 2023 -
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Project WinsGilbane nabs $5B Mayo Clinic expansion in Minnesota
The medical complex in Rochester will feature buildings with rooms and floors that can convert to different functions, removing a typical limitation in healthcare construction.
By Matthew Thibault • Nov. 30, 2023 -
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ColumnThe Dotted Line: Change orders often spark conflict, but they don’t have to
While disputes between contractors and design teams are growing, planning and communication can mitigate this friction, legal experts say.
By Julie Strupp • Nov. 28, 2023 -
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Sponsored by Procore TechnologiesPlanning for the year ahead: A look at how we build now
Get insights from more than 1,000 construction professionals to help paint a better picture into how leaders are thinking about the economy, its impact on construction and planning for 2024.
Nov. 27, 2023 -
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Shawmut completes NYC landmark renovation project
Work included the realignment of floor plates, relocation of columns and the creation of new elevator shafts on a 100-year-old building in Manhattan.
By Sebastian Obando • Nov. 15, 2023 -
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Deep DiveUS manufacturing boom unlocks ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ opportunity for contractors
Here are ways construction firms can cash in on the country’s $500 billion onshoring surge and the ancillary projects it is spurring.
By Sebastian Obando • Nov. 14, 2023 -
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How this team planned for 3 different end users with VR
Construction pros from Rudolph & Sletten, Jacobs and Boulder Associates discussed the use cases for virtual reality at the Design-Build Conference & Expo earlier this month.
By Matthew Thibault • Nov. 14, 2023 -
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Top 5 causes of construction lawsuits
Understanding the common causes of cost disputes and overruns can help contractors avoid them, according to the latest Crux report.
By Julie Strupp • Nov. 13, 2023 -
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WSP’s profit, revenue, backlog up in Q3
The Montreal-based firm sees a positive outlook for its green transition work and reaffirmed the guidance that it raised last quarter.
By Julie Strupp • Nov. 9, 2023 -
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Why your megaproject needs a design integration manager
As construction jobs grow in size and complexity, this role ensures that the owner’s vision doesn’t get lost along the way, said panelists at the Design-Build Conference & Expo last week.
By Julie Strupp • Nov. 8, 2023
