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Construction restarts on $2.1B Portland water plant
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Portland, Oregon, has been cleared to resume construction of a $2.1 billion water treatment plant, after a nearly five-month shutdown due to a legal fight waged by neighbors opposed to the project, according to a…
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Sharing the Road with Trucks: Risks Drivers Should Know
Whether you’re commuting to work or heading out for a weekend trip, sharing the road with commercial trucks is an everyday reality. These massive vehicles play a huge role in the US economy. They’re in charge of delivering everything from groceries to construction materials. If you’ve been keeping an eye on job ads, then you’ve…
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Do blinds keep heat in and make your room hotter in summer?
There’s no doubt we’re all looking for as many ways to keep a room cool as possible in recent weeks and it’s not set to change any time soon. But, while we’re well versed in keeping windows covered during the winter to help keep the heat in, surely in the summer this doesn’t work to…
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Building a High-Tech Powerhouse Inside a Construction Giant
Katie Coulson discusses how Skanska Advanced Technology is leading the way in high-tech and semiconductor construction. The post Building a High-Tech Powerhouse Inside a Construction Giant appeared first on AEC Business. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Building a High-Tech Powerhouse Inside a Construction Giant
Katie Coulson discusses how Skanska Advanced Technology is leading the way in high-tech and semiconductor construction. The post Building a High-Tech Powerhouse Inside a Construction Giant appeared first on AEC Business. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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From Fluff to Framework: Finland’s MEP BIM Revolution
As I’ve written previously, Finland will start implementing BIM-based building permitting in 2026. The national RAVA3pro project laid the groundwork for the new process by creating the necessary IFC data definitions for BIM models, including those for building services. A recent article in the Finnish Building Services Magazine (Talotekniikkalehti) featured the groundbreaking work of Markus…
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Concrete Repair Mortars Market to Reach $6.5 Billion by 2034 Amid Rising Infrastructure Demand
Concrete remains one of the most widely used construction materials worldwide, but even the most robust structures are subject to damage over time. Concrete repair mortars offer a practical solution for restoring worn or damaged concrete surfaces. This article explores what these materials are, their common types, applications and why they’re increasingly important in construction and…
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Bechtel completes $3.5B Sydney airport 7 months early
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Reston, Virginia-based Bechtel, one of the largest contractors in the U.S. by revenue, managed the design and construction of the new $5.3 billion Australian dollar ($3.5 billion) Western Sydney International Airport, and delivered the megaproject almost seven…
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How XL Construction built a building on top of a building in an earthquake zone
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Incoming students at the University of California, Berkeley’s $95 million Grimes Engineering Center could likely learn a thing or two about their chosen field from the building’s construction. Built in the heart of Cal’s campus in the Berkeley…
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Home Depot goes after pro market with $4.3B acquisition
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The Home Depot is again bolstering its offering for pro customers. The home improvement company has struck a deal for its subsidiary SRS Distribution to acquire specialty building products distributor GMS Inc, subject to customary closing conditions. A…