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    Turner boosts construction site safety with wireless fire system

    The battery-powered tech solution eliminates the need for a hardwired power source and wired panels.

    By • June 22, 2022
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    Las Vegas approves Boring Co. Loop under downtown

    What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, but future tourists may pursue those escapades via Teslas underground.

    By • June 22, 2022
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    Trendline

    Recruiting, retention and training in construction

    A roundup on articles focus on recruiting and retention for construction.

    By Construction Dive staff
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    Lego to open first US factory

    The company’s $1 billion facility in Virginia will help support a supply chain strategy that rapidly responds to changing consumer demand. 

    By Kaarin Moore • June 22, 2022
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    Opinion

    A Big Room is more than a space. It's a state of mind

    How to improve team collaboration and optimize project outcomes using a Big Room setting.

    By Tammy McConaughy • June 21, 2022
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    Illinois heavy machinery workers' strike slows concrete production

    The chapter doesn’t seek better pay or benefits, it claims. Instead, the union wants to highlight and fix what it calls unfair labor practices by its employers.

    By • June 16, 2022
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    Recession watch: ABC economist sees 'difficult times' through 2025

    Associated Builders and Contractors' Anirban Basu said the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy to fight inflation will likely tip the economy into recession.

    By • June 16, 2022
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    Architects, builders want to collaborate, but don't see eye to eye on what that means

    He said, she said: Sparks fly over how best to serve project owners, the American Institute of Architects found.

    By • June 15, 2022
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    All signs point to a 'growing appetite' for digital twins

    Implementation is expected to increase 36% over the next five years, according to a new report. But one expert cautions against falling for the "hype.”

    By Cailin Crowe • June 15, 2022
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    Amid domestic semiconductor wave, Texas Instruments begins $30B build

    The manufacturing facility, which broke ground in Sherman, Texas, follows a trend of similar investments in the U.S.

    By • June 14, 2022
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    How construction starts fare by US region

    Analysts forecast how activity in the West, Midwest, Northeast and South will rebound from the pandemic.

    June 14, 2022
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    Q&A

    Consigli's new NYC director focuses on people, prices, paying it forward

    Laura Bush talks about the city’s construction outlook and her priorities for her new role.

    By • June 13, 2022
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    Why Amazon's warehouse pullback is good news for contractors

    The e-commerce giant has slowed its building spree, freeing up hard-to-find materials and land for other projects in the booming sector.

    By • June 13, 2022
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    Take our survey: How is inflation impacting your business?

    Hawkins Construction is giving workers two extra checks to help combat the skyrocketing prices of gas, groceries and more. Take our survey about how inflation is impacting your business.

    By • June 9, 2022
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    High pay attracts workers, but construction's employment gap widens

    To entice more workers into the industry, contractors will likely have to further elevate wages, AGC Chief Economist Ken Simonson said.

    By • June 9, 2022
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    Real estate pros ask: Are we headed into a recession?

    CRE experts break down the uncertain future of interest rates, fundamentals and economic conditions.

    By Mary Salmonsen • June 9, 2022
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    Texas, Florida boost construction starts in the South

    Warehouse activity continues to grow, but Dodge expects deceleration in the sector.

    By • June 9, 2022
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    Walmart plots 4 new 'next generation' fulfillment centers

    The facilities incorporate an automated storage and retrieval system while also employing 4,000 new workers, and could serve 75% of the U.S.

    By Ben Unglesbee • June 8, 2022
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    Developers, contractors go to great lengths to secure materials, appliances

    By buying early and taking other steps, contractors can have an apartment ready for move-in — despite the obstacles that logistics woes throw at them.

    By Leslie Shaver • June 8, 2022
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    Stadiums of tomorrow: Franchises across leagues look to build new homes

    As the NHL's Arizona Coyotes move closer to a new arena, Construction Dive examines the status of the country's biggest stadium projects.

    By • Updated June 8, 2022
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    White House incentivizes stronger building codes, standards

    Through a new initiative, the Biden administration will provide support for state and local governments to adopt updated building codes. 

    By Robert Walton • June 7, 2022
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    Midwest starts lag national average

    The power and gas plant sector in the region, particularly its solar energy and wind farms, shows robust activity.

    By • June 7, 2022
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    Despite flat revenue, Bechtel's 2021 performance better than expected: CFO

    The country's second-largest contractor saw year-over-year backlog revenue decrease but the amount of new work on its books rose.

    By • June 6, 2022
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    Recession 'not inevitable,' Moody's says

    Contractors considering changes to wages, prices and other critical business strategies must filter an unusual range of conflicting economic forecasts.

    By Jim Tyson • June 6, 2022
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    Northeast construction starts slow following rebound last year

    The headwinds of inflation, supply chain issues, COVID-19 and a potential recession mute activity in the region, according to Dodge Data & Analytics.

    By • June 3, 2022
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    Natural gas legislation: What multifamily developers, owners need to know

    While a growing number of local governments ban natural gas hookups, over a dozen states have moved to prevent this type of legislation.

    By Jen A. Miller • June 2, 2022