Tag: project
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Quickbase Launches Project Hub Pro App for Construction Management
Quickbase has introduced its Project Hub Pro App, a new tool designed to help contractors better manage complex construction projects by providing real-time project visibility and control. Tailored for contractors The Project Hub Pro App is tailored for general and specialty contractors. It centralizes construction data and workflows to offer all project stakeholders—from field teams…
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PLA use didn’t increase project costs, Illinois study finds
Listen to the article 6 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Project labor agreements in Illinois did not have a statistically significant effect on projects’ construction costs, as the award amounts for winning bids were not higher on PLA projects compared to those without PLAs, after accounting for…
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7 Key Indicators of Project Success
It is not uncommon that most general contractors conduct a post-project review. Sometimes nicknamed the “post-mortem,” the intention is to huddle the primary leadership from a given project to debrief on its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats that need to be eliminated. Sub-specialty contractors can learn from this same winning “best practices” process. For any…
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Seattle’s Lynnwood Link Extension named 2024 ‘Best Construction Project’
Seattle’s Lynnwood Link Extension L300 project was named the most outstanding construction projects of 2024, according to the Associated General Contractors of America. As a result, the project’s contractor Skanska, received the overall top prize in the coveted Baldwin Group Build America Awards. The Skanska team also won a Build America Award for the best…
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Tulsa’s $252M ‘Stonehenge’ project begins
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Construction began Monday on the I-44 and U.S. 75 interchange in Tulsa, Oklahoma, known to locals as “Tulsa’s Stonehenge” and “Traffic Henge” due to the towering empty bridge piers left standing for years, Oklahoma DOT said in…
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Why Hiring a General Contractor Is Smart for Your Project
Whether you’re planning a new home build, a major renovation, or a commercial upgrade, the success of your project hinges on one key decision: choosing the right general contractor. Acting as the backbone of the entire operation, a general contractor ensures that every detail—from scheduling and permits to subcontractor coordination and quality control—is handled with…
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‘Unwelcome surge’ of project abandonments hits construction
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Project stress picked back up in March as rising uncertainty led more developers to abandon projects, according to the latest data from Cincinnati-based ConstructConnect. The Project Stress Index, a measure of construction projects that have been paused,…
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Project engineer follows in her father’s footsteps
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. This article is one in a series of conversations with women leaders in the construction industry. Click here for past discussions. Destiny Fausta has been getting her hands dirty on construction sites since she was a child, tagging…
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Decking vs paving: Which is best for your next project?
There’s a lot to consider when planning to turn an outdoor area into a permanent space to enjoy throughout the year. Decking vs paving are the common options, but there’s a lot to think about before making a decision on which will work best for you. Are you going to install your smart new garden…
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Texas DOT taps Fluor to build $671M highway project
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Award: Highway reconstructionValue: $671 millionLocation: College Station, TexasClient: Texas DOT Fluor is laying fresh groundwork in Texas with a major highway construction deal that expands its presence in the state’s infrastructure market. The Irving, Texas-based construction company…