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πThe contractor's vice president of VDC and technology talks about tech adoption, on-site challenges and the future of robotics.
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https://www.constructiondive.com/news/contech-conversations-windovers-amr-raafat/570521/
πThe contractor's vice president of VDC and technology talks about tech adoption, on-site challenges and the future of robotics.
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Construction Dive
ConTech Conversations: Windover's Amr Raafat
The contractor's vice president of VDC and technologyβ talks about tech adoption, on-site challenges and the future of robotics.
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πVirtual and augmented reality and BIM tools have become staples in design and construction, but savvy VDC managers are finding ways to extend their use to unanticipated benefits for owners.
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https://www.constructiondive.com/news/gilbane-jacobs-find-tech-benefits-beyond-closeout/556752/
πVirtual and augmented reality and BIM tools have become staples in design and construction, but savvy VDC managers are finding ways to extend their use to unanticipated benefits for owners.
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https://www.constructiondive.com/news/gilbane-jacobs-find-tech-benefits-beyond-closeout/556752/
Construction Dive
Gilbane, Jacobs find tech benefits beyond closeout
Virtual and augmented reality and BIM tools have become staples in design and construction, but savvy VDC managers are finding ways to extend their use to unanticipated benefits for owners.
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πWhile the rate of jobsite deaths across the state increased 39% between 2013 and 2017, the city saw a 23% decrease, according to a report on the most recent Department of Labor data.
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πWhile the rate of jobsite deaths across the state increased 39% between 2013 and 2017, the city saw a 23% decrease, according to a report on the most recent Department of Labor data.
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Construction Dive
Construction fatalities up in New York state, down in NYC
While the rate of jobsite deaths across the state increased 39% between 2013 and 2017, the city saw a 23% decrease, according to a report on the most recent Department of Labor data.
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πThanks to a maturing drone market, contractors of all sizes can capture value through progress tracking, safety inspections and more while holding subs accountable, says William Pryor of Skycatch.
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https://www.constructiondive.com/news/to-get-the-most-out-of-drones-start-with-low-hanging-fruit/549357/
πThanks to a maturing drone market, contractors of all sizes can capture value through progress tracking, safety inspections and more while holding subs accountable, says William Pryor of Skycatch.
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https://www.constructiondive.com/news/to-get-the-most-out-of-drones-start-with-low-hanging-fruit/549357/
Construction Dive
To get the most out of drones, start with 'low-hanging fruit'
Thanks to a maturing drone market, contractors of all sizes can capture value through progress tracking, safety inspections and more while holding subs accountable, says William Pryor of Skycatch.
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πEngineering news:
πThere's a growing effort to recruit more women to fill workforce gaps, but their representation in the industry hovers around 10%, with only 3.5% of that in the trades.
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https://www.constructiondive.com/news/by-the-numbers-women-in-construction/549359/
πThere's a growing effort to recruit more women to fill workforce gaps, but their representation in the industry hovers around 10%, with only 3.5% of that in the trades.
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https://www.constructiondive.com/news/by-the-numbers-women-in-construction/549359/
Construction Dive
By the numbers: Women in construction
There's a growing effort to recruit more women to fill workforce gaps, but their representation in the industry hovers around 10%, with only 3.5% of that in the trades.
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πBy adapting manufacturing's efficiency models to building processes, these initiatives are expanding offsite construction to more, exceedingly complex projects.
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https://www.constructiondive.com/news/3-recent-developments-in-constructuring/549901/
πBy adapting manufacturing's efficiency models to building processes, these initiatives are expanding offsite construction to more, exceedingly complex projects.
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https://www.constructiondive.com/news/3-recent-developments-in-constructuring/549901/
Construction Dive
3 recent developments in 'constructuring'
By adapting manufacturing's efficiency models to building processes, these initiatives are expanding offsite construction to more, exceedingly complex projects.
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πGrenfell refurb and cladding firms to open second phase of inquiry
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https://www.constructionmanagermagazine.com/news/grenfell-refurb-and-cladding-firms-open-second-pha/
πGrenfell refurb and cladding firms to open second phase of inquiry
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Constructionmanagermagazine
Grenfell refurb and cladding firms to open second phase of inquiry | News | Construction Manager Magazine
Rydon Maintenance, the contractor responsible for refurbishing Grenfell Tower ahead of the devastating fire in 2017 in which 72 people died, is due to make its opening statement today as the second phase of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry begins....
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πThe Art of Building 2020 winners revealed
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https://www.constructionmanagermagazine.com/news/art-building-2020-winners-revealed/
πThe Art of Building 2020 winners revealed
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Constructionmanagermagazine
The Art of Building 2020 winners revealed | News | Construction Manager Magazine
Two photographers β one amateur and one professional β have each won Β£1,500 in cash after they took the top prizes in the Chartered Institute of Buildingβs (CIOB) The Art ......
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π128 Clugston staff redundant as French firm buys EfW contracts
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https://www.constructionmanagermagazine.com/news/128-clugston-employees-redundant-cnim-buys-efw-con/
π128 Clugston staff redundant as French firm buys EfW contracts
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Constructionmanagermagazine
128 Clugston staff redundant as French firm buys EfW contracts | News | Construction Manager Magazine
French contractor CNIM has bought Clugstonβs five energy from waste (EfW) contracts from the administrators, saving 67 jobs, but another 128 will be made redundant....
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πConstruction of the six-floor San Francisco office will take six months less than erecting a concrete building of the same size, according to the developer.
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https://www.constructiondive.com/news/brookfield-properties-plans-largest-mass-timber-office-building-in-north-am/571317/
πConstruction of the six-floor San Francisco office will take six months less than erecting a concrete building of the same size, according to the developer.
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Construction Dive
Brookfield Properties plans largest mass timber office building in North America
Construction of the six-floor San Francisco office will take six months less than erecting a concrete building of the same size, according to the developer.
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πWaist belts equipped with small motors were up to 95% accurate in helping workers detect potential hazards through real-time tactile feedback.
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https://www.constructiondive.com/news/good-vibes-research-finds-benefits-of-wearable-tech-device-that-vibrates-t/568833/
πWaist belts equipped with small motors were up to 95% accurate in helping workers detect potential hazards through real-time tactile feedback.
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Construction Dive
Good vibes: Research finds benefits of wearable tech device that vibrates to warn of hazards
Waist belts equipped with small motors were up to 95% accurate in helping workers detect potential hazards through real-time tactile feedback.
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πArmatron Systems plans to license the technology, which allows builders to make cement slabs from one-quarter inch to 30 inches thick, it says.
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https://www.constructiondive.com/news/newly-patented-3d-construction-printer-can-reportedly-create-60-foot-long-c/569330/
πArmatron Systems plans to license the technology, which allows builders to make cement slabs from one-quarter inch to 30 inches thick, it says.
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https://www.constructiondive.com/news/newly-patented-3d-construction-printer-can-reportedly-create-60-foot-long-c/569330/
Construction Dive
Newly patented 3D construction printer can reportedly create 60-foot-long concrete slabs in less than 1 minute
Armatron Systems plans to license the technology, which allows builders to make cement slabs from one-quarter inch to 30 inches thick, it says.
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πEngineering news:
πWhen it comes to heralding the advantages of offsite construction, the hospitality segment is checking in newcomers to the method like no other.
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https://www.constructiondive.com/news/modular-monitor-getting-heads-in-beds-means-building-hotels-in-factories/569733/
πWhen it comes to heralding the advantages of offsite construction, the hospitality segment is checking in newcomers to the method like no other.
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https://www.constructiondive.com/news/modular-monitor-getting-heads-in-beds-means-building-hotels-in-factories/569733/
Construction Dive
Modular Monitor: Getting 'heads in beds' means building hotels in factories
When it comes to heralding the advantages of offsite construction, the hospitality segment is checking in newcomers to the method like no other.
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πThe Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority is in mediation with multiple parties involved in the design and construction of the venue.
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https://www.constructiondive.com/news/construction-issues-linger-at-11b-us-bank-stadium-in-minneapolis/571549/
πThe Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority is in mediation with multiple parties involved in the design and construction of the venue.
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Construction Dive
$1B US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis construction issues include 2-year, $21M leak exposure fix
The eight companies involved will pay for the work through a fund established during mediation between Mortenson, the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority and other parties involved in the NFL arena.
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πA surprising new study shows that heat energy can leap across a few hundred nanometers of a complete vacuum, thanks to a quantum mechanical phenomenon called the Casimir interaction.
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https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/12/191211145600.htm
πA surprising new study shows that heat energy can leap across a few hundred nanometers of a complete vacuum, thanks to a quantum mechanical phenomenon called the Casimir interaction.
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https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/12/191211145600.htm
ScienceDaily
Heat energy leaps through empty space, thanks to quantum weirdness
A surprising new study shows that heat energy can leap across a few hundred nanometers of a complete vacuum, thanks to a quantum mechanical phenomenon called the Casimir interaction. Though this interaction is only significant on very short length scalesβ¦
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πIndia Will See A Commodity Upcycle Even If Growth Is Below Trend...
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https://www.bloombergquint.com/bq-blue-exclusive/india-will-see-a-commodity-upcycle-even-if-growth-is-below-trend-says-jpmorgan
πIndia Will See A Commodity Upcycle Even If Growth Is Below Trend...
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Bloomberg | Quint
India Will See A Commodity Upcycle Even If Growth Is Below Trend, Says JPMorgan
Imports of coal, liquefied natural gas, oil, steel and aluminium will rise in the next 10 years: JPMorgan
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πRedefine completes M1 acquisition in Europe
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https://m.engineeringnews.co.za/article/redefine-completes-m1-acquisition-in-europe-2020-11-06
πRedefine completes M1 acquisition in Europe
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https://m.engineeringnews.co.za/article/redefine-completes-m1-acquisition-in-europe-2020-11-06
Engineering News
Redefine completes M1 acquisition in Europe
JSE-listed real estate investment trust Redefine Propertiesβ European subsidiary has completed the acquisition of the M1 Marki Commercial Centre, near Warsaw, in Poland. As part of the transaction, Redefine will sell its 25% equity interest in Chariot Topβ¦
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πNoticeable growth in smart home market
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https://m.engineeringnews.co.za/article/company-to-capitalise-on-smart-home-building-market-2020-10-22
πNoticeable growth in smart home market
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https://m.engineeringnews.co.za/article/company-to-capitalise-on-smart-home-building-market-2020-10-22
Engineering News
Company to capitalise on smart home, building market
There has been noteworthy growth in the local smart home and building automation market in the past three years, owing to the growing demand for energy efficiency, says automation solutions provider ElectroMechanica (EM) product manager Ryan Whitelaw. EMβ¦
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πTechnology will be key for contractors on IIJA jobs, say experts
The infrastructure act presents a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity" to digitize, according to one contech executive.
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https://www.constructiondive.com/news/technology-will-be-key-for-contractors-on-iija-jobs-say-experts/618741/
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πTechnology will be key for contractors on IIJA jobs, say experts
The infrastructure act presents a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity" to digitize, according to one contech executive.
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Construction Dive
Technology will be key for contractors on IIJA jobs, say experts
The infrastructure act presents a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity" to digitize, according to one contech executive.
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πA new report identifies the highest-rated construction jobs
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High earning potential and growth placed electricians at the top of the chart.
https://www.constructiondive.com/news/new-porch-report-identifies-best-construction-jobs-electrician-2022/618633/
πA new report identifies the highest-rated construction jobs
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High earning potential and growth placed electricians at the top of the chart.
https://www.constructiondive.com/news/new-porch-report-identifies-best-construction-jobs-electrician-2022/618633/
Construction Dive
A new report identifies the highest-rated construction jobs
High earning potential and growth placed electricians at the top of the chart.