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In $1B deal, Autodesk acquires water infrastructure software firm Innovyze
The California-based software maker also launched a digital twin program that it wants AEC professionals to beta test.
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Cold storage construction heats up amid pandemic
Supply chain disruption, new competition and the need for specialty subcontractors are some of the challenges cold storage contractors face, but they aren't slowing them down.
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Release of Biden's infrastructure plan details delayed
The president is expected to lay out his infrastructure plan and other priorities during an address to Congress, which has been pushed back a few weeks.
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Executive moves: AECOM, Holt, DPR, others make strategic appointments
Almost a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, construction companies are still making key promotions and appointments with growth in mind.
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How would a $15 minimum wage affect construction?
An increase in the federal minimum wage would mean that construction employers in some states would have to pay more for some types of labor.
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The Dotted Line: What to consider before entering a JV
No joint venture agreement is the same, but there are general guidelines that contractors can follow to help ensure the best deal.
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Smallest businesses get exclusive PPP application window
The Biden administration also announced Monday changes to the way the loans are calculated for businesses without employees, such as sole proprietors, independent contractors and the self-employed.
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AGC asks Biden for relief from soaring lumber prices
The Associated General Contractors of America urged the president to craft a new lumber agreement with Canada and to call on domestic suppliers to ramp up production.
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Lendlease operating profit falls 26% amid COVID-19 impacts
In a half-year earnings call yesterday, the Australia-based company also announced it has cut its dividend by 50%.
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Commercial contractors tap into booming residential demand
Some nonresidential firms have pivoted to homebuilding out of necessity. Others say the business is coming to them.
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61 transportation funding measures introduced by 25 states
Minnesota had 19 new transportation funding measures in January, and Massachusetts signed a $16.5 billion bond for infrastructure projects.
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Biden calls union reps 'real friends,' seeks their infrastructure input
The president yesterday met with the leaders of several construction-related unions, nominated a new head of the National Labor Relations Board and bolstered his apprenticeship initiative.
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Despite COVID-19, Los Angeles development still strong
Downtown Los Angeles is seeing a growing and resilient market for large-scale mixed-use projects, according to a new report. Here's why.
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Teleo among Deere's 2021 Startup Collaborator program
The company retrofits construction equipment for remote operation on jobsites, which the startup says makes them safer.
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Boldt Co. unveils modular COVID-19 vaccination unit
The Wisconsin contractor's new VaxMod units are designed to provide rapid vaccine administration to walk-in and drive-thru patients.
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Deep Dive
Skyrocketing steel, lumber costs threaten to slow construction jobs
As material prices jump, U.S. contractors are coping any way they can. Here are some best practices for working around price fluctuations and shortages.
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Texas contractors deal with 'unprecedented' winter weather, power outages
Snow, ice and freezing temperatures have forced construction firms including AECOM Hunt and DPR to halt projects in order to keep workers safe.
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Developer unveils plans for Phase ll of DC's The Yards
Once completed, The Yards will be the largest waterfront development in the Washington, D.C., region, according to Brookfield Properties.
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Construction firms nab $13.7B total in PPP loans so far this year
The industry is second in total 2021 Paycheck Protection Program amounts after the restaurant and hotel category.
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Permitting, regulations add $867M and 3 years to Enbridge Line 3 project
The increase includes final costs for the Canadian portion and fees for permitting delays as well as expenses related to COVID-19 and winter measures on the U.S. side.
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5 creative ways malls are repurposing their spaces
With lots of square footage and plenty of parking, shopping centers are rethinking ways to give their centralized locations new life.
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New York City building inspector charged in bribery scheme
Francesco Ginestri allegedly accepted a $1,200 payment in exchange for not fining a construction company that ignored a stop work order.
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Report: Most construction ESOPs not significantly impacted by pandemic
In a survey, 68% of construction firms with employee stock ownership plans reported their sustainability, cash flow and liquidity were not greatly affected, but 50% said 2020 profits took a hit.
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Boring Co. proposal for 4-mile California loop advances
The San Bernardino County Transportation Authority voted unanimously to move forward with the proposal from the Elon Musk-owned company.
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ASCE lauds 9 outstanding civil projects
From entertainment venues to bridges and coastal walls, these projects selected by the American Society of Civil Engineers are major contributors to their local communities.
