Tag: Construction
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Experience Matters When It Comes to Industrial Construction Services
Industrial construction is not like building a strip mall or pouring concrete for a suburban office park. These projects are complex, highly regulated, and deeply tied to critical infrastructure, manufacturing, and heavy industry. In this field, experience isn’t just valuable, it’s essential. Companies that have managed large-scale industrial builds know how to prevent costly delays,…
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Surety industry sees education as key to opening doors for new construction firms
For many new contractors, bonding presents a chance to bid on larger or public contracts. But lack of familiarity with underwriting requirements—financial statements, work-in-progress schedules, character and credit history— can hold them back and prevent them from obtaining surety bonds. To help overcome those barriers, several leading surety groups and carriers are stepping up their…
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How location intelligence can change construction
Construction’s goal is to execute projects safely, predictably, and affordably. To achieve this, you must prepare thoroughly, execute the plan without issue, and be ready to handle changing construction site issues. Location-intelligent solutions from Esri transform how construction projects are planned, executed, and completed. Managers, superintendents, mobile workers, and office team members must collaborate for…
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How location intelligence can change construction
Construction’s goal is to execute projects safely, predictably, and affordably. To achieve this, you must prepare thoroughly, execute the plan without issue, and be ready to handle changing construction site issues. Location-intelligent solutions from Esri transform how construction projects are planned, executed, and completed. Managers, superintendents, mobile workers, and office team members must collaborate for…
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AI and Open Access to Building Codes Are Key to Climate-Resilient Construction
The U.S. construction sector, worth more than $2.2 trillion annually, is continuing to build in the eye of the storm. Extreme heat, flooding, wildfires, and hurricanes are no longer rare, they’re routine. In 2024 alone, the country faced 27 separate billion-dollar disasters, with damages reaching $182.7 billion. Modern building codes are our strongest defense. They…
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The Home Depot Launches Digital Project Planning Tool for Construction Pros
The Home Depot has introduced a new Project Planning tool, a digital platform designed to help professional contractors, remodelers and tradespeople manage projects from start to finish in one place. The tool combines Home Depot’s full product assortment — including store inventory, fulfillment center items, appliances and specialty products — into a single digital workspace.…
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Design and Construction Ideas for a Dog Café
Starting a dog cafe can be an exciting project that combines good coffee and tasty treats with the company of dogs. Picture a cozy space where people can relax with their pets while enjoying great food and drinks. This special atmosphere brings together dog lovers, making it a great place to connect and share stories.…
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The Hidden Cost of Financial Insecurity in the Construction Workforce
Walk onto any construction site, and you’ll see skilled professionals building the infrastructure that shapes our cities. But behind the hard hats and steel-toed boots, many of these workers are fighting a different kind of battle—one that doesn’t involve heavy machinery or tight deadlines. It’s the constant struggle of financial insecurity, and it’s costing the…
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Construction Inclusion Week hits record sponsorship numbers
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Construction Inclusion Week, the industry’s grassroots initiative to promote diversity within its ranks, has achieved a record number of sponsors for 2025 despite a politically charged environment where DEI efforts have come under fire, according…
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Saint-Gobain and Hilti target digital efficiencies in timber construction
Hilti Great Britain vice-president of sales, Thibaud Lefebvre, said offsite construction presents a “significant opportunity”. He added: “Our work with Saint-Gobain demonstrates how digitalisation and innovation can unlock new levels of efficiency and long-term value in timber construction.” View the original article and our Inspiration here