Tag: Construction
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Chris Hall Named EVP of Ops at T&T Construction Management
T&T Construction Management Group, Inc., a woman-owned premier concrete specialty contractor, is pleased to welcome Chris Hall as the company’s new Executive Vice President of Operations. Hall brings more than 25 years of experience in operations, senior-level project management, and design-build projects in the AEC industry. He directly works with Rebecca Thomas, Chief Executive Officer…
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Duane Morris Adds Construction Litigator Jeffrey Charkow
Jeffrey B. Charkow has joined Duane Morris LLP as a partner in the firm’s Trial Practice Group in its Chicago office. Prior to joining Duane Morris, Charkow was a partner at Harris Winick Harris LLP. “Our pursuit of top legal talent is an ongoing priority, and we are seeing terrific momentum across our global platform,…
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How AI can be used in construction bidding, negotiation
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Brian Kassalen is a principal and the construction industry leader with Baker Tilly, a Chicago-based advisory, tax and assurance firm. Opinions are the author’s own. As inflation, labor and tariffs continue to pressure the construction industry, contractors…
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The Importance of AI-Powered Platforms for Construction Fleets in 2025
The landscape for construction equipment vehicle fleet companies in 2025 is marked by a maelstrom of escalating costs, forcing fleet and operations managers in construction to confront unprecedented challenges in maintaining profitability and operational efficiency. Acquisition and leasing costs for heavy equipment and vocational trucks are projected to soar by 10-15%, mirroring a similar jump…
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Is allyship important in construction?
CM People examines the need to make everyone feel included at work and the potential benefits that come with treating allyship as a skill. Hold up all the fingers on both of your hands and put one down each time one of the following statements applies to you: You’ve ever hesitated to disclose your partner’s…
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Dodge Construction Network Reports 16% Jump in June Construction Starts
Total construction starts increased 16% in June to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.33 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network. The growth was led by a 39% surge in nonresidential building starts, while residential starts declined 1% and nonbuilding starts rose 2%. “Construction starts saw solid growth in June, alongside particular strength in manufacturing…
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Construction Dive’s July 2025 economic roundup
A surge in data center projects steadied activity to kick off summer, but material costs and policy swings caused developers to pull back on many jobsites, according to the latest economic reports. Backlog ticked up on the strength of data center contracts, while early-stage planning activity climbed again in June. Total construction starts also jumped…
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New guide shares best practice for the safe use of construction products
Nash added: “It is against this backdrop that the CIOB, together with other professional bodies, has developed this guide to ensure the buildings we create, and the products we use in those buildings, are safe for those who use them, now and in the future.” View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Data-Driven Decisions: The New Playbook for Road Construction Efficiency
No matter the sport, grabbing a seat to experience it live in an arena, stadium or ballpark etches a deeper appreciation and understanding of the game. Watching our favorite team, we discover more nuances of their plays — a quarterback reduces their time to throw, or a defensive back notices a slight cue from the…
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Higher-tier, extended stay hotels dominate Q2 construction pipeline
At the midway point of 2025, the total U.S. hotel construction pipeline was up year over year, with upper-tier chain scales and extended stay properties driving growth, according to Lodging Econometrics’ Q2 2025 U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report. Standing at 6,280 projects, or 737,036 rooms, the hotel construction pipeline was up 3% year over…