A new coalition makes an open call for COVID-19 technology solutions with the promise that workable findings and best practices will be shared with the industry at large.
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Construction Economics for June 1, 2020
ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics
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Tech Giants Team Up to Develop 'Building Transparency'
In an unprecedented collaboration, Amazon, Facebook, Google, Microsoft and Salesforce, along with floor covering supplier Interface, are showing their collective commitment to embodied carbon reduction by joining the board of Building Transparency—a nonprofit formed recently to further develop a free-to-use digital tool for estimating embodied carbon in building construction, called the Embodied Carbon in Construction Calculator.
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What The New NASA Launch Could Mean For Jacobs and Other Contractors
The space agency awards billions of dollars worth of contracts each year.
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Firms Find the Technology to Keep Working Through a Pandemic
Embracing new technologies seen as key for companies and owners looking to keep project bids and schedules on track
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Elusive Lifeline: What's Wrong With the Paycheck Protection Program
There’s an old joke that one of the biggest lies ever told is, “I’m from the government and I’m here to help you.”
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Aerial Mapping Firm Nearmap Expands Offerings for AEC
Getting a bird’s eye view of the jobsite is often delegated to drone flights and satellites.
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Predictive Analytics Strategic Council Outlines Benefits for Construction
Integrating the data science of predictive analytics into the workflows of construction is a daunting task, but the potential benefits for safety and efficiency could be significant, according to a new white paper from an industry technology group.
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Product Snapshot: Cone Crusher and Crawler Dozer
The Nordberg HP900 Series cone crusher is intended for aggregate and mining applications, and improves upon the previous model with a raised pivot point and 15% capacity increase.
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Pulse: Project News for the Week of May 25, 2020
Cameron General Contractors, acting as developer and contractor, plans to construct the Pinnacle Springs Resort Lifestyle Retirement Community in Rogers.
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