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Labor unions commit $1M to safeguard foreign workers' temporary protected status
The group will support legislation introduced by three Democratic senators that would allow some TPS immigrants to apply for permanent residency.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 20, 2017 -
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Portland, OR, development would feature city's tallest skyscraper
The 5-million-square-foot project will include mixed-use buildings and a new post office, in addition to the two walkway-linked towers.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 20, 2017 -
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TrendlineRecruiting, retention and training in construction
A roundup on articles focus on recruiting and retention for construction.
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Deep Dive5 Takeaways from Autodesk University
Autodesk's annual flagship event offered lessons in transportation, technology, automation, international projects and more.
By Laurie Cowin • Nov. 20, 2017 -
Foxconn requests AV lane as part of $10B WI factory deal
State transportation officials say they have submitted an application to the federal government to assess the resources needed to procure an AV lane.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 17, 2017 -
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How do you create 5 million apprenticeships? 3 practical considerations
While most employers may now be aware of apprenticeships, many still have questions about how to implement them and what they should look like.
By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 17, 2017 -
Convention authority officials pick design team for Las Vegas expansion
The convention center design includes an $860 million expansion phase followed by a renovation phase that will wrap up in 2023.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 17, 2017 -
Progress continues on 475-acre AV testing site in FL
Construction on SunTrax, a $42 million site for researching and testing emerging transportation technologies, is expected to be fully complete by spring 2019.
By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 17, 2017 -
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University of Illinois proposes $1.2B expansion, renovation plan
The plan would involve work on 50 existing buildings, an Olympic sports center, new residence halls and two new autonomous shuttle routes, among other things.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 17, 2017 -
Acosta: Silica rule lawsuit 'close to a resolution'
The Labor Secretary's assurance comes just over a month after a panel of judges told plaintiffs fighting against the rule it would be difficult to make their case.
By Mary Tyler March • Nov. 16, 2017 -
CA bill would require state contractors to use low-carbon construction materials
Contractors bidding on state projects would have to prove that the materials they're using are produced at or below average greenhouse gas emissions.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 16, 2017 -
Chicago crews erect 60th crane this year
The number of cranes is directly related to Chicago's high-rise building boom, and the total is expected to increase with more residential projects underway.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 16, 2017 -
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HP Mars Home Planet announces conceptual design phase winners
Participants submitted conceptual designs for buildings, vehicles, smart cities and transportation systems that could support 1 million humans on Mars.
By Laurie Cowin • Nov. 16, 2017 -
Hyperloop firm partners with CO to create high-speed tube system in Denver
Unlike other commuter hyperloop proposals, Arrivo's system would transport travelers — and their cars — up to 200 mph.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 16, 2017 -
Deep DiveWhy data center construction is 'where the action is'
As the number of our connected devices increases, the need for more infrastructure supporting them is only going to grow.
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Does Excusable Delay Always Negate Compensable Delay?
Bruce Jervis, editor of Construction Claims Advisor, discusses the impacts of delays caused outside of contractors control.
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Triax partners with Autodesk, debuts IoT-connected sensor
Triax's new Spot-r EquipTag will transmit real-time data on the location and activity of workers and equipment to models in BIM 360.
By Mary Tyler March • Nov. 15, 2017 -
AECOM, HTC announce plans to develop VR for AEC industry
Developers will produce virtual reality technologies at a lab in Taiwan geared toward aiding the AEC sector in planning, building and maintaining structures.
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Developer plans $2.5B mixed-use project for NJ riverfront brownfield site
The 5-million-square-foot development will be the largest mixed-use project in the state and one of New Jersey's biggest brownfield remediation efforts.
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Facebook ups investment in NM data center to $1B
The social media giant's new plans represent a tripling of its original investment.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 15, 2017 -
Exxon Mobil JV underway with $10B TX ethane steam cracker plant
Once complete, the plant will employ approximately 600 people and be the world's largest of its kind.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 15, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How Shawmut brought the new interactive NFL Experience to Times Square
To design and build the attraction in one of New York City's busiest hotspots, project teams required significant up-front planning and clear communication.
By Laurie Cowin • Nov. 15, 2017 -
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Infrastructure, utility construction expected to drive 2018 starts
ConstructConnect's Q3 forecast slates 2018 starts to increase 4.8%, with growth in the residential, nonresidential and heavy/civil engineering sectors.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 15, 2017 -
Architecture billings rebound in October
Slight increases in the report's new project inquiries and new design contracts readings point to robust activity in the coming months.
By Mary Tyler March • Nov. 15, 2017 -
Autodesk among 330 CEOs to sign 'diversity pledge'
PwC's Tim Ryan is on a mission to add more CEOs to his growing list of those promising to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Mary Tyler March • Nov. 14, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The Dotted Line: How contractors can navigate local hiring requirements
Hiring quotas can sometimes put added pressure on contractors already grappling with a severe shortage in the available labor supply.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 14, 2017
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