Tag: Construction
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Thrive Rather Than Survive in Construction
Many of my construction coaching clients are experiencing a tightening and reduction of new projects to bid on or build. Many projects have been delayed or put on hold due to financing, budgets, or market demand. The headlines say that housing has slowed, homes aren’t selling as lenders have tightened the borrowing requirements, consumers are…
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2nd Annual Women in Construction Event Attracts Hundreds
Hundreds of women from various industries and occupations gathered in Findlay, Ohio on February 18-20 for the 2nd annual Women in Construction Summit hosted by Werk-Brau. The transformative two-day included a mix of presentations, interactive panel discussions, a factory tour, a supplier expo, as well as ample time for networking opportunities and socializing. Nationally known speakers…
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Miller Architects & Builders Start Construction of Bolton and Menk Commercial Space
St. Cloud, MN — Miller Architects & Builders, along with Bolton and Menk, are excited to announce that construction has started on the interior office space build and remodel. The need for office space has risen with the growth of the St. Cloud area. This update will help fill that need. “With our specialized knowledge of…
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Public projects boost construction spending to $1.26T high
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Nonresidential construction spending increased 0.3% in February to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.26 trillion, the highest level on record, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data released…
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Mercer Mass Timber powers sustainable construction at Walmart HQ
Mercer Mass Timber (MMT), a leading manufacturer of sustainable timber building materials and a subsidiary of Mercer International Inc., is playing a key role in the construction of Walmart’s new home office in Bentonville, Arkansas—the largest mass timber corporate campus in the United States. The installation of the mass timber panels began in Spring 2024 and…
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Government advice on HRB height ‘unhelpful’, says construction lawyer
“[The guidance in the article] is unhelpful because it doesn’t take into account the effect of the Smoke House decision, and instead continues to provide guidance that is at odds with the legislation,” Simon Lewis, partner at the construction and engineering team at international law firm Womble Bond Dickinson, told CM. View the original article…
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A Blueprint for Repackaging Power in Construction: Electrify the Whole Jobsite
The construction industry can work smarter while playing a leading role in the global effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The transition to zero-emissions (ZE) construction machinery has been slow, hampered by high costs, technological challenges, and resistance to change. Especially regarding that last point, many operators would ask why their construction companies should invest…
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This much I know: ‘Find a construction company with the right values’
Dean Averies, director of Beard’s Oxford office, tells Nadine Buddoo the best career advice he has ever received. Dean Averies, Beard: ‘Staying true to your approach builds trust’ What attracted you to construction? The variety in the industry and the fact that no two days are the same. I meet different people – clients, stakeholders,…
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Moss Construction scores $182M soccer arena renovation
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Award: Stadium renovationValue: $182 millionLocation: Frisco, TexasClient: FC Dallas Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based Moss Construction has won a $182 million contract from FC Dallas to perform renovation work on Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas. Work on the east…
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Poettker Construction Earns ABC Top Performer Award
Poettker Construction, an award-winning, family-owned business, earned the No. 109 spot on the Associated Builders and Contractors’ 2025 Top Performers List, recognizing the association’s contractor members’ exemplary performance in safety, quality, merit, project excellence and special designations ranked by the number of hours worked. “This award is a testament to the preeminent employees we have at every…