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Technology

Computer Vision Construction Management Platform Doxel Raises $40 Million From Insight, Others

Doxel uses a database of previous projects to predict potential problems in everything from design to schedule

August 18, 2021

Doxel uses computer vision to predict, track and monitor progress on construction sites. The startup recently raised $40 million in Series B funding.

Culture Issues Loom in CBRE's $1.3B Buy of Turner & Townsend Stake

Debra K. Rubin

August 17, 2021

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U.S. real estate giant's deal for majority share of U.K.-based PM and market consultant has mutual benefit, but concerns cited in mantaining T&T advisory independence

Marin County, Calif. Plans San Francisco Bay Pipeline as Drought Measure

Greg Aragon

August 17, 2021

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Proposed line, estimated to cost from $50-70M, would help refill reservoirs that provide about 75% of county water district supply.

Baltimore Officials Oppose Proposed $10B Maglev Carrier to DC

Stephanie Loder

August 17, 2021

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Letter to feds cites project's lack of detail and community impacts, but boosters claim it has broad local support.

Natural Disasters

As Death Toll Rises From Haiti Quake, Potential Looms for Flooding, Landslides

Jim Parsons

Nadine M. Post

August 16, 2021

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The death toll from the magnitude-7.2 quake on Aug. 14 has surpassed 1,500.

Military Construction

JV Wins $1.7B US Navy ‘Mega-Project' Contract at Maine Shipyard

Update: Team of Kiewit-owned TIC; Cianbro and Middlesex will build project through 2028

Tom Ichniowski

August 16, 2021

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Portsmouth project is part of 20-year, $21-billion Navy shipyard modernization program.

Buildings

Chicago Officials Blame Unpermitted Rehab for Partial Building Collapse

Three-story 1227 W. Jackson now leans on neighboring property; no injuries were reported

Jeff Yoders

August 12, 2021

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City Dept. of Buildings says structure's foundation was compromised when the owner performed work in the basement.

Highway Project

$6B Maryland Beltway P3 Clears Last Hurdle for Design Start

Jim Parsons

August 12, 2021

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Transurban-Macquarie will spend $54M over next year to develop preliminary designs for added toll lanes and major bridge upgrade; state also will weigh proposals in fall for design-build contractor to replace Fluor on its stalled Purple Line rail P3.

Technology First Read

Viewpoint: Today's Opportunities For Tomorrow's Digital Twins in Construction

Boston Dynamics' Brian Ringley offers a perspective on the industry's digital future

Brian Ringley

August 11, 2021

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Boston Dynamics' Brian Ringley offers a perspective on the industry's digital future, including the potential convergence of BIM, digital twins and robotics.