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Turner completes $105M Tennessee oncology build
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. With a nod to the struggle cancer patients face during treatment, Turner Construction on Monday marked the opening of a $105 million oncology facility in Nashville, Tennessee. Tennessee Oncology’s five-story, 311,881-square-foot Midtown Medical Office Building will bring…
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Common building equipment used in Louvre heist
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. At 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, what appeared to be a crew of workers parked a truck with a ladder and furniture lift next to the world’s busiest museum, the Louvre in Paris, according to news reports. On…
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Bechtel lists factors in jobsite deaths, details fixes
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Construction giant Bechtel has publicly released findings and announced internal safety changes stemming from three fatalities at its Port Arthur, Texas, liquified natural gas project in April. The Reston, Virginia-based contractor identified seven major factors…
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Webcor inks deal to buy data center builder
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: As the advanced technology and data center construction markets continue their white-hot streak, San Francisco-based builder Webcor has reached a deal to acquire GCON, a construction management firm with broad exposure to mission critical, data…
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Makeover Takeover: Jess’ Colorful Yet Calm Bedroom Reveal
We meet again! I first just want to give you all the biggest thank you for all of the kind comments on my living room. I’ve been walking on a cloud for two straight days. You’d think after six-ish reveals that the nerves wouldn’t get to you, but surprise, they never do. But maybe that’s…
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Government’s skills report signals reform for construction training
A new white paper on post-16 education and skills has laid bare the scale of the workforce challenge facing sectors such as construction. The Post-16 Education and Skills report flags the urgent need for an overhaul of training, recruitment and employer engagement, including the introduction of a new vocational pathway at level 3. According to…
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Cold-Weather Concreting: Technical Guidance for Preventing Winter Damage
As construction timelines stretch deeper into the colder months, concrete contractors are increasingly expected to deliver high-performance placements under challenging conditions. Cold weather can slow hydration, delay strength gain and significantly increase the risk of early-age concrete damage. Without proactive measures and technical know-how, cold-weather concreting can lead to compromised structural performance, costly repairs or…
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How employee wellness can boost your firm’s profitability
When your employees feel supported – whether that’s flexibility when needed, recognition for their graft, or opportunities to grow – they stick around. That loyalty saves you thousands in recruitment fees, training time and the hidden costs of turnover. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Exodigo Launches Engineering Services Division to Enhance AI-Driven Project Delivery
Exodigo has launched a new Engineering Services Division designed to combine artificial intelligence with engineering expertise to help infrastructure owners, contractors and engineering firms deliver projects more efficiently and with less risk. The division is co-led by Rod Lacy, vice president of U.S. operations, and Edi Cooks, vice president of product – civil engineering. It…
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Job spotlight: senior consultant, Turner & Townsend
Shifa Isa explains why supporting others on their career journey is just as rewarding as her own personal achievements at Turner & Townsend. What attracted you to a career in the built environment? One of the key drivers in my career is witnessing the real, measurable impact that our efforts have on the communities and…