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Construction Prequalification: When Project Paths Go Through Electronic Gates

Third-party prequalification platforms that gather key bidder information irritate some

Jonathan Barnes

Jonathan Barnes

August 15, 2019

New tools have brought fresh frustrations related to fairness and cost, say bidders.

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Mobile BIM Viewer Brings the Model to Trades on Site

Jeff Rubenstone

Jeff Rubenstone

August 14, 2019

Getting BIM models to the field has had mixed success on mobile platforms, but a new BIM viewer from Procore is the latest attempt to put full 3D models in the hands of site workers.

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Cemen Tech Connect Aims to Help Volumetric Concrete Customers With Video Support

Des Moines, Iowa-based volumetric company also launches program to help DOT customers

Jeff Yoders

August 13, 2019

Cemen Tech uses real-time video support to help take the mystery out of volumetric concrete.

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Wanted: Next-Gen Industry CEO Views on Marketing

Preliminary study detects a shifting mindset, but researchers seek more participants

Jan Tuchman

Janice L. Tuchman

August 13, 2019

Early research shows mindset shifts on key issues, but researchers seek more young chiefs to weigh in on marketing and business development roles in AEC firms.

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Environmental Regulation

Trump Administration Issues Rules Easing Endangered Species Requirements

Court challenge expected from two attorneys general, environmental groups

Tom Ichniowski

August 12, 2019

New regulations face promised court challenge from environmental groups, state attorneys general.

Construction Research

NIST Awards $6.6M in Grants to Improve Structures' Resilience

Tom Ichniowski

August 10, 2019

12 institutions, mostly universities, receive funds for research related to wind, fire, earthquakes.

More than half of multiemployer plans are in construction's unionized sector

Pension Agency Paints Grim Picture for Multiemployer Program

Tom Ichniowski

August 8, 2019

Unless Congress acts, PBGC says multiemployer program will run out of funds by end of FY 2025.

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Crews Installing First-Ever Light Rail Track On a Floating Bridge

Tim Newcomb

August 8, 2019

The Sound Transit project requires unique solutions and special materials.

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Top Lists

ENR 2019 Top 200 Environmental Firms: Building Up to Meet Demand

Debra K. Rubin

Pam_McFarland

August 8, 2019

As global markets change quickly, Top 200 firms can't add size and new capabilities fast enough

Methuen Construction

Tup 200 Environmental Firms Profile

Methuen Moves on Mandates

Jim_Parsons

August 8, 2019

New England contractor lands on Top 200 Environmental Firms list as its regional water/ww project backlog grows.

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