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Deep DiveCloud-based apps put small contractors on equal footing
Accessing on-demand data from anywhere via the internet can help small construction companies compete with their larger counterparts.
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SponsoredHow to create construction proposals faster and close more deals
Proposals that get to clients faster, close faster. Online software helps you get that proposal out before your competition.
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Worker shortage driving skilled-labor recruiting bonuses
Bonuses range from a few hundred dollars to as much as $3,000 for a supervisor who can tap other labor sources.
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Related proposes $1B dual-tower project in Chicago
The waterfront buildings planned for the former site of the defunct Chicago Spire could break ground next year.
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OpinionLost in the cloud? Get a provider to manage data
Contractors' field equipment is generating a lot of data that can be used to streamline inefficiencies, if organizations have a way to harness, access and interpret the information.
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Deep Dive5 cloud trends for the construction industry
Here are the leading cloud-related trends that contractors need to know about.
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Construction underway on San Francisco's Pier 70 rehab
The partnership between the Port of San Francisco and developer Forest City will create 10,000 construction jobs over the course of up to 20 years.
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No surprise: Bechtel No. 1 on ENR 2018 Top 400 contractors list
Fluor Corp. and Turner Corp. repeated their No. 2 and No. 3 showings, while the 400 contractors in total generated a record $374 billion in contracting revenue in 2017.
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Mixed reactions to Infrastructure Week's 'time to build' campaign
Here's what some construction leaders and others have to say about the annual event's stark call to "fix" the country's infrastructure.
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Honolulu officials consider P3 to complete $8B rail project
Consultants told the local rail authority that bringing in the private sector could help control costs and reduce taxpayer risk.
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Las Vegas entertainment destination breaks ground
Developer Fisher Brothers and creative firm Beneville Studios designed a massive center that claims it will offer unique retail and entertainment experiences.
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NYC district attorney charges contractor in $9.5M wage fraud scheme
Executives and associated companies allegedly stripped 500 workers out of $1.7 million in pay and the New York State Insurance Fund out of $7.8 million in workers' compensation premiums.
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iPads reportedly save contractor $1.8M annually
Contractor Rogers-O'Brien says that giving field workers tablets reduces countless mistakes and saves massive amounts of time.
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Disputed $800M Miami bridge bid to move forward
The Florida DOT's selection of Archer Western's bridge design last year was challenged by another bidder, but a judge rejected the arguments.
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New York beach town poised for comeback with major mixed-use development
The Coney Island amusement park, a major tourist draw in the early 20th century, has seen an uptick in development due to rezoning and more transportation options.
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Activists file federal lawsuit to stop $500M Obama center
Protect Our Parks and others in Chicago took aim at the Obama Foundation's proposed expansion into public parkland, calling the revised plan to exclude a library component an "institutional bait and switch."
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Dodge: Mobile tech improves data collection, project efficiency
A Dodge Data & Analytics study revealed that mobile technologies help contractors increase productivity, control costs and bridge the gap between the field and office.
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Facebook headquarters construction permits now exceed $1B
A 523,000-square foot addition and four-story office building are among the projects planned at Facebook's main California campus.
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Lawsuits threaten to derail Musk's Los Angeles tunnel
Activists in southern California are pushing back against the city's proposal to exempt the tunnel plans from some environmental reviews.
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Delta gets $1.4B loan for $4B LaGuardia terminal construction
Part of the funding comes from New York's Empire State Development special facilities revenue bonds.
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Seattle construction workers brace for possible slowdown
Despite the Washington city's building boom, its construction workers wonder how the new head tax and other factors will affect business.
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3DR's new app simplifies drone surveying
The Android app will leverage Trimble’s Catalyst hardware to ensure greater accuracy while simplifying workflows, the company says.
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Contractors can leverage data to improve energy efficiencies
Sensors, algorithms and technical analysis, among other data-related tools, provide ways to reconfigure systems to slash commercial utility costs.
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Deep DiveThe Dotted Line: What contractors need to know about arbitration
When it comes to contract disputes, arbitration is sometimes the answer, even if it does not mean contractors will get an inexpensive and quick resolution.
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Army posts pre-bid notices for U.S.-Mexico border wall work
The notices state that official bid solicitations will be forthcoming and that bids are due Aug. 15.
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