Tag: projects
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How Better Daily Management Keeps Projects on Track
Keeping a construction project on track doesn’t always come down to big plans or complex strategies. Most delays and problems happen because of small, daily issues that add up over time. When crews aren’t aligned, materials aren’t ready, or basic site needs are overlooked, progress slows without anyone noticing until it’s too late. That’s why…
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DOT will cut funds to transportation projects with DEI: Duffy
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: In an April 24 letter, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned DOT funding recipients against engaging in diversity, equity and inclusion practices, which he said violate federal law. Duffy also told grantees that they must cooperate…
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DIY Projects to Boost Your Home’s Value
For homeowners wanting to improve the look and real value of their properties without spending a dime, DIY-ing is a wonderful strategy. Sure, big renovations sometimes need the call of the professionals, but smaller projects can really pay off; and its beauty and utility can be improved in your own home. By investing time and…
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Clean energy manufacturers cancel projects as Trump-era policies take hold
Clean energy manufacturers canceled, closed or downsized nearly $8 billion in projects in the first quarter of 2025, as the Trump administration’s rollback of support for the sector sets in. Clean energy advocacy nonprofit E2 announced the cancellations last week as part of its monthly tracking of clean energy project announcements in the U.S. It…
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McCarthy Building Delivers 3 Key Projects in SoCal Region
UC Riverside Undergraduate Teaching and Learning Facility (UTLF): This building is part of UC Riverside’s expansion as the university is looking to create more flexible learning spaces for students. McCarthy worked with the university to construct a 100,000 square-foot interdisciplinary building that incorporates a wide range of spaces from a glass dance studio to science…
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Strategies for Financing Commercial Construction Projects
Commercial construction is a big-league game. Whether you’re building a boutique hotel, revamping office space, or developing a multi-unit retail complex, the one universal truth is this – it’s going to cost you. Between permits, materials, labor, and the inevitable “surprise” expenses (hello, foundation issues), financing isn’t just part of the equation – it is…
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Developers delay billions in projects amid mounting uncertainty
Listen to the article 8 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. A foreign construction equipment maker is betting big on President Donald Trump’s trade policies even as developers cancel billions in clean energy and tech manufacturing projects. JCB, the U.K.-based construction equipment company, plans to double the size…
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Why Invest in Home Improvement Projects in Utica, NY?
Utica, NY, is a charming city with a rich history and a growing community, making it a prime location for homeowners looking to invest in home improvement projects. Whether you’re looking to enhance the aesthetic appeal of your property or increase its market value, investing in home renovations in Utica can offer long-term benefits. A…
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The Hidden Costs of Overlooking Drainage Infrastructure Design in Construction Projects
Construction projects, particularly large-scale construction projects, require meticulous planning to stay on schedule and within budget. Yet, one critical factor often underestimated in the early phases is drainage infrastructure design. Overlooking proper drainage planning can lead to delays, structural instability and costly rework. Flooding, soil erosion and regulatory setbacks can disrupt timelines and inflate budgets.…
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Duffy defends DOT grants pause, pledges not to hold up projects
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Lawmakers pushed Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to speed up federally funded infrastructure projects in a recent Senate Environment and Public Works Committee meeting, as they begin developing the next multiyear Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill. The 2021 Infrastructure…