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Jim Parsons

Jim Parsons is a freelance writer who covers the industry from metro Washington, DC.

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Icy Canadian Road Nears Completion

Jim Parsons

June 14, 2017

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After nearly three years of work in conditions that included stretches of frigid, sunless days, Canada’s first all-weather highway to its Arctic Coast is on track for completion later this year.

Parties Settle in Flawed Maryland Transit Hub Suit

Jim Parsons

June 6, 2017

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A May 30 settlement in a convoluted legal dispute over an array of project issues on a much-delayed and overbudget bus-rail hub in a Washington, D.C. suburb, has brought parties less than they hoped for.

Applying a Lean Construction Mind-Set to Beef Up Jobsite Safety

Jim Parsons

June 6, 2017

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Contractors that embrace lean construction principles in the name of reducing waste and enhancing value often discover other facets of their operations that are ripe for improvement.

Purple Line Prevails in Environmental Suit

Requirement for updated ridership study remains

Jim Parsons

May 30, 2017

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A federal judge has dismissed most of the original lawsuit that sought to block construction of the $5.6 billion project on environmental grounds.

Jim Parsons

May 22, 2017

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Judge's ruling could add delays to existing financial risks on planned $5.6-billion light rail project in DC suburbs.

ENR Midwest Design Firm of the Year - Ghafari

Jim Parsons

May 16, 2017

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A focus on technology and clients' needs has made Ghafari Design Firm of the Year

Fire-Damaged Atlanta Interstate Bridge to Reopen by May 15

Jim Parsons

May 10, 2017

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The contractor will earn a $3.1-million bonus for finishing work roughly a month ahead of the original schedule.

Sediment Basin Tide Gate removal project

Port Dredging

What Made the Savannah Harbor Upgrade So Complicated?

An environmental balancing act was needed to mitigate changes for deep-draught vessels

Jim Parsons

May 4, 2017

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The project’s intricacies represent a strategy developed over 17 years by the Corps of Engineers.

Construction Management

A New Survey Charts the Unfulfilled Expectations of Prefabrication

Off-site fabrication doesn’t always provide results contractors seek

Jim Parsons

May 3, 2017

Many of us have experienced that proverbial “lightbulb moment,” a flash of insight when the complexities of a new or challenging concept finally make sense.

Transportation

Contractors Speed Reconstruction of Atlanta's Collapsed I-85 Bridge

GDOT says I-85 span destroyed in fire will be replaced by June 15

Jim Parsons

April 26, 2017

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Contractor C.W. Matthews construction placed the last of 61 prestressed beams on April 25.

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Chicago Contractor Charged in $325K Amtrak Bribery Scheme

Wood Group Financial Review Uncovers 'Cultural Failings' in Projects Business

Kiewit to Build Record 4.5-GW Gas Power Plant for Pa. Data Center Complex

Nevada Lithium Mine Secures Funding to Begin Construction

Fired NLRB Member Pushes for Reinstatement

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April 16, 2025

5 Proven Strategies to Mitigate Risk and Keep Data Center Construction on Track

Data center construction comes with tight deadlines and little room for error. Between supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and unexpected risks, staying on schedule and on budget requires a proactive approach. We'll break down five proven strategies that top data center teams use to identify and mitigate risks before they escalate.

Unlocking Hidden Insights: The Power of Data, Reporting & AI in Construction

In today’s fast-paced, heavy civil construction industry, the ability to collect, analyze, and act on data is more critical than ever. Join us for an exclusive webinar exploring how contractors can leverage data, reporting, and emerging AI tools to drive efficiency, improve decision-making, and stay ahead of the competition.