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As a result, any home-improvement business did quite well.” And because restaurants were closed or had limited seating for many months, grocery …
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Architecture and design firm Adjaye Associates has designed the Thabo Mbeki Presidential Library in Johannesburg, South Africa. The 5400-m2 (58,125-sf) library seeks to be a space of excellence, learning, research, discourse, and cultural exchange predicated on the African perspective.
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MIT says nuke power plant design-builders can cut rising costs to propel use in U.S. energy transformation.

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Bobcat has struck an OEM licensing agreement with Italian telehandler manufacturer Magni for rotary telehandlers.
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A system resembling giant Meccano is being introduced in Scotland to help restore power supplies disrupted by severe weather.
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Main works contractor Balfour Beatty Vinci (BBV) is using some new software on its HS2 contract to improve safety planning.
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(AP) — Construction on a new, $4.5 million Amtrak passenger rail station in downtown Brattleboro is set to begin in 2022. The proposed project will be …
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Enjoy Thanksgiving weekend with a look back at some of the biggest sports-related construction news of 2020.
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Firm claims agencies lack evidence to make it liable for estimated $100M cost to re-analyze risks in residential rebuild of controversial Superfund site; developer Lennar also sues to recoup costs

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A rare Chelsea townhouse two-bedroom, a Red Hook loft with concrete floors, and more.
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This Construction Management Software market report is a significant manual for the associations and various individuals who are invigorated in …
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At a virtual ceremony, the National Research Council Canada (NRC) opened a new advanced materials research facility in Mississauga, Ont. The facility will serve as a national clean energy hub, supporting and undertaking foundational research of new materials for clean energy and other applications and transitioning them to industrial use.
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Paralympic icon Alex Zanardi moved to hospital closer to home after improvement in condition. In a statement, the San Raffaele hospital in Milan said …
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The Jewish Adoption and Foster Care Options (JAFCO) Children’s Ability Center, Sunrise, Florida, used high-performance coatings for its colorful façade restoration project.
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And even with many employers allowing workers to perform their job duties remotely to avoid a COVID-19 spread, the construction industry has …
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The Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has teamed up with Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) to develop new tools to promote best practice.
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Listed below are ConstructConnect’s Hot Commercial Construction Projects, both public and private, for the week. Our Hot Projects showcases three currently bidding or sub-bidding projects from all 50 states and the District of Columbia pulled from our extensive database of construction leads.
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In this continuation of Construction Dive's series examining racism in construction, we share the stories of people of color who have built prosperous careers in the industry despite hurdles put in their way.
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While the construction industry added jobs last month, its employment picture is highly variable across the country. Here are the states that have gained and lost the most construction jobs.
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Silver – Joe Burns Contracting Corp. Bronze – Gutierrez Home Improvement Inc. BEST ROOFER Platinum – M. Stevens Roofing Gold – Fast Home …
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Two construction workers were struck and killed on eastbound I-94 and Huron in Ypsilanti Township around 1:45 a.m. today, according to Michigan …
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Flashing must not be taken for granted, as one can only get away with so much before leaking walls destroy a reputation and a completed project.
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The latest edition of the Project Delivery Practice Guide (PDPG) in an easy-to-read layout offers updated information on best practices to help you lead successful projects to completion on time. It is now available on the CSI Bookstore.
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The German authorities have given regulatory approval for construction of the international Fehmarnbelt Tunnel.
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A partially-constructed building at the corner of Kroemer Avenue and Route 58 in Riverhead may be moving forward after the Planning Board …
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An article in our newest, sponsored e-book, Designing with Glass, discusses the steps to be taken to avoid condensation in buildings. To get your copy of this free, downloadable resource in either pdf or digital edition, visit www.constructionspecifier.com/ebook/agc-glass-north-america-designing-with-glass-e-book.
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What good is a having a salary 30% above average when the housing costs … at home with nothing to do embarking on home improvement projects.
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A hold harmless agreement is a way to protect your business. Learn about the three different types of agreements.
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New construction starts in April rose 3% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $533.7 billion, according to McGraw Hill Construction, a division of McGraw Hill Financial.
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Procore's new App Management Metrics shows contractors which combination of tech their workers and trade partners leverage most often, and the pairing that can lead to successful projects.  
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Glasgow City Council has approved a framework that will guide the development of the city centre over the next 30 years.
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Total Glass Limited, supplier of windows and doors to the building trade, has been put into administration.
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The magazine’s series of sponsored e-books continues with an exploration of bird-friendly glass.
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Most of these $1 billion-plus projects were planned before the pandemic and will help provide much-needed beds and healthcare services.
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Cardiff Council has appointed Wates Residential to deliver the next two phases of its 10-year Cardiff Living partnership.
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The Harris County Commissioners Court voted to move forward with COWI North America for $24.9 million as the replacement for FIGG Bridge Engineers, which was fired from the project in August.
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News Investment in New Jersey’s Water Infrastructure Would Yield Major Benefits for Garden State, ARTBA Chief Economist Testifies  (WASHINGTON)— Investing in New Jersey’s drinking water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure provides an immediate economic boost while creating long-lasting benefits for businesses and residents, American Road & Transportation Builders […]
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Using a gaming engine, Tridify said its streaming service will increase efficiency and make it easier to view BIM models on mobile devices.
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Construction at Tesla Inc.'s plant in Gruenheide, Brandenburg, can restart after the water was turned back on, German water provider …
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News Louisiana Transportation Chief, Pennsylvania and Indiana Projects & ACS Infrastructure Development Executive Receive National Public-Private Partnership Awards  WASHINGTON – The Pennsylvania Rapid Bridge Replacement Project, the State Street Redevelopment Project in Indiana, Louisiana Transportation Secretary Dr. Shawn Wilson and ACS Infrastructure Development Vice President of Project […]
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Proposal would make incentive payments eligible for federal grants.

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A team that includes Multiplex as builder has been named as preferred bidder for the new Footscray Hospital in Melbourne, Australia.
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The American Institute of Architects’ New York chapter (AIANY) is calling on architects to no longer “design unjust, cruel, or harmful spaces of incarceration within the current United States justice system, such as prisons, jails, detention centers, and police stations.”
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