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Study: Autonomous robots working together are industry's next big thing
Collaboration within groups of robots could address a critical need for safer, cheaper and more efficient construction, a report says.
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Salesforce Transit Center's inspection missed flaws that led to cracked beams
An official for the new $2.2 billion transit hub pointed the finger at a "failure of quality control in the construction process."
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One Central: Another megaproject proposal for Chicago
The 34-acre development, which would see high-rises built on a platform over an existing rail yard, could take as long as 15 years to complete.
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US colleges adopt PlanGrid for campus construction
Forty institutions — 15 of which have signed on so far this year — use the software to help increase the efficiency of both renovations and new work.
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ColumnTech Toys: The latest revolutions in remote control
Game-like controllers, robust wireless networks and technical software are speeding up the automation of construction vehicles, getting operators out of harm's way and improving precision on tough terrains.
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Atlanta to create its first transportation department
The city's launch of a standalone DOT to focus on long-term transit advancements is a response to a boom in population.
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Kiewit underway with $97M demo of Alaskan Way Viaduct, part of $3.3B replacement
The $97 million demo is one of the last phases of the defunct Seattle freeway's $3.3 billion replacement with the new State Route 99 tunnel.
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UBC: $2.6B in taxes lost yearly to under-the-table pay
The United Brotherhood of Carpenters chalks up most of the loss to labor brokers that provide contractors with cheap workers.
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Bill would allow temporary visas for construction workers
The AGC urged support of a Pennsylvania congressman's proposal to supplement the construction labor force with temporary foreign workers.
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Feds charge New Jersey contractor with defrauding schools
Prosecutors allege that Orba Construction Co. turned in false certified payrolls for work it performed on New York City School Construction Authority projects.
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LAX breaks ground on $5B automated people mover system
LINXS will design and build the Los Angeles International Airport system for under $2 billion, while the remainder of the contract includes 25 years of operations and maintenance.
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Survey: Lacking laborforce has contractors missing deadlines
A new report finds that 70% of firms struggle to meet project targets because of the shortage and that 40% have had to turn down work.
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ABC branch sues school district over 'unconstitutional' PLAs
Even low bidders aren't entitled to perform work for Minneapolis Public Schools unless they agree to hire union workers.
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Phase 1 of NYC's $25B Hudson Yards debuts
Roughly six years into construction of the "city within a city," six high-rises have opened while the full 28-acre buildout continues.
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Matterport raises $48M to expand entry-level 3D imagery tool
As the reality capture firm hones its products to a lower price point, contractors like Mortenson are able to generate immersive virtual environments to overlay with BIM, among other uses.
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Amid $5B building boom, Milwaukee aims to stand out from its Rust Belt peers
Projects transforming the city range from the Bucks' $524 million arena to the $122 million Couture luxury apartment high-rise.
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Advocacy groups take aim at $1B NYC gas pipeline
Williams' proposed 37-mile extension into Queens has regulatory support so far, but critics say construction under New York Bay would be overly expensive and cause harm to marine and human health.
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Los Angeles development booming
Luxury residential projects lead a building spree that has 4 million square feet of new commercial construction remaking the city's downtown.
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3D-printed panels define Seattle high-rise's sloped facade
3Diligent's technology was chosen for the 59-story Rainier Square Tower because of the accuracy that would be required to achieve different angles on each sloping floor.
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AECOM shareholders maintain board members despite investor complaints
Stockholders approved all of the company's nominees to the board of directors despite a missive from investor Engine Capital last month that claimed there were flaws in management and compensation practices.
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Plaza Construction to lead phase 2 of $400M NYC casino expansion
The segment involves expanding gaming space in the Queens venue and building a 10-story hotel by the end of 2020.
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Top contractors partner with AI firm to prevent jobsite accidents before they happen
By sharing images and project data, Suffolk, JE Dunn, Clayco and more will boost the Smartvid.io AI engine's ability to spot risks, which can cost contractors as much as $36,000 per incident.
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Trump's 2020 federal budget request omits $13B Hudson River tunnel
The administration has made it clear to states that the key to federal funding for projects is to first secure local, state and private support.
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$1B of work slated in Des Moines, Iowa
The soaring value of commercial building permits in 2018 is expected to hold its momentum, driven largely by urban renovations and suburban data centers.
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FEMA to fund only half of California's request for Oroville Dam repairs
The federal agency approved only $333 million of the $639 million the state requested, reportedly citing the dam's condition prior to the 2017 failure.
