Tag: projects
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Why Preliminary Estimates Matter for Texas Home Projects
Building a home in Texas is a big deal—whether it’s a cozy bungalow in Austin or a sprawling ranch in West Texas. But before you start picking out paint colors or dreaming about your new backyard, there’s one step you can’t skip: getting a solid preliminary estimate. Trust me, it’s the foundation of a stress-free…
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Why Choose a Local, Affordable Company for Home Projects
Surveying the waste you produce during renovations, spring cleaning or landscaping should make you think about how to deal with it. It’s possible to keep taking your waste to a landfill or let the usual pickup services handle garbage. However, renting a bin is the smarter and cheaper method. If you’re planning your next home…
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Construction Company F.H. Paschen Receives Fairfax County “Excellence Award” for County Courthouse & Hybla Valley Community Center Projects
Fairfax County, VA – F.H. Paschen, a 115-year-old national leader in large-scale construction and infrastructure development was recently awarded the “Award for Excellence in Building Design and Construction” by the Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES). The recognition highlights the firm’s outstanding work on two cornerstone projects: Courtroom Renovations Phase III…
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Navigating the impact of new Buy America requirements on FHWA projects
Michael Peloso and Dan McCrave-Bessette are associate director and director, respectively, at the Construction Advisory Services practice of J.S. Held, a global consulting firm based in Jericho, New York. Opinions are the authors’ own. The Federal Highway Administration has issued a final rule to implement the Build America, Buy America Act, which will impact transportation…
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Tree Removal for Smart Site Prep: Key for Commercial Projects
When developing commercial properties, investing in comprehensive stump removal services early in the site preparation process can prevent costly construction delays and foundation issues down the line. Project managers who prioritize specialized stump removal services for commercial sites gain significant advantages through improved land utilization, enhanced safety conditions, and more efficient project timelines that directly…
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How EarthCam Security Supports Urban Residential Projects
EarthCam has released a video interview from Bryan Shephard, Senior Project Manager at Pike Construction Services, detailing how EarthCam’s jobsite cameras and always-on Central Station Monitoring protected a major urban housing development. With EarthCam, Pike Construction: Deterred break-ins and reduced on-site incidents Responded faster to security alerts Used live and recorded footage for better decision-making…
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How EarthCam Security Supports Urban Residential Projects
EarthCam has released a video interview from Bryan Shephard, Senior Project Manager at Pike Construction Services, detailing how EarthCam’s jobsite cameras and always-on Central Station Monitoring protected a major urban housing development. With EarthCam, Pike Construction: Deterred break-ins and reduced on-site incidents Responded faster to security alerts Used live and recorded footage for better decision-making…
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How Controlled Insurance Programs Help Large Construction Projects Avoid Failure
Large scale or “mega” construction projects routinely fail – and sometimes even small and mid-sized projects – costing project owners and governments billions of dollars and sometimes completing years after the expected completion date. In Toronto, the Eglinton Crosstown LRT is a particularly well known example, running at least five years behind schedule and costing millions more than initially…
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DOT awards $3.2B to 180 projects
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded $3.2 billion in grants to fund 180 projects last week. Grants went to programs administered directly by the DOT as well as several operating administrations, with the Federal Highway…
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What NEPA changes mean for projects, permitting timelines
Listen to the article 6 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Alexaida Collet is an attorney with MZLS, a San Juan, Puerto Rico-based firm serving businesses and public sector stakeholders across the Washington, D.C., metropolitan region and Puerto Rico. Opinions are the author’s own. The Council on Environmental…