Tag: Line
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California’s Gold Line rejects Kiewit’s final bid
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: A $798 million, 3.2-mile Southern California light-rail project is going back to the drawing board after a lone bid from Omaha, Nebraska-based Kiewit came in “hundreds of millions of dollars” higher than expected. The Foothill…
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LA breaks ground on $668M G Line busway
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Los Angeles’ $668 million G Line busway overhaul broke ground on March 28, according to a news release from Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the project owner. The project is expected to improve end-to-end trip times…
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Choosing the Right Filling Machine for Your Production Line
Filling machines are an essential component in the manufacturing and packaging industries, playing a crucial role in ensuring products are accurately and efficiently filled into containers. Whether you’re dealing with liquids, powders, or granules, the right filling machine can significantly enhance your production line’s efficiency and accuracy. With a wide variety of filling machines available,…
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Construction’s Hidden Profit Center: How Procurement Can Transform the Bottom Line
The construction industry is at a critical juncture, with increasing pressures to build faster, to meet sustainability goals while also improving profitability. Historically, construction has lagged far behind other industries in adopting technological innovations, and inefficient procurement processes have often led to cost overruns, project delays, and massive material waste. However, a shift toward modern…
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BITEC Expands Imperflex Line with New Base Sheet
BITEC, Inc. will be introducing its Imperflex® SA2 two-square self-adhered base sheet at the International Roofing Expo (IRE) in February, in response to contractor requests for a two-square option for installing BITEC’s popular Imperflex self-adhered SBS-polymer modified bitumen system. According to Joel Shealey, president of BITEC, “The SBS-polymer modified Imperflex roofing system offers roofers the convenience of a…
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REHAU Expands RAUVISIO terra™ Surface Line with New Colors
REHAU announces the expansion of its RAUVISIO terra™ soft, textured HPL surface line with five new colors, featuring the sophisticated Fireside Walnut. Inspired by Mocha Mousse, Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2025, this rich shade adds a warm, elegant touch to millwork designs. As market trends shift towards warmer tones, Fireside Walnut and the…
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New Damen Station on the Green Line Opens, Bridging the Gap on Chicago’s Near West Side
The newly constructed Damen station on the Green Line opened for service Monday morning, marking a significant milestone for Chicago’s public transportation network. The opening ceremony was attended by Mayor Johnson, project leaders, and city officials, celebrating the culmination of a project designed to enhance connectivity and serve the community. Located at the intersection of…
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Building a Metro Line with BIM
Magne Ganz, BIM Specialist at Multiconsult, gave a fantastic presentation at BILT Europe 2024 in Riga on May 9. He explained what it took to realize the client’s BIM strategy on Oslo’s Fornebubanen project. The Fornebu Line is the latest addition to Oslo’s metro network. When completed in 2029, it will be a 7.7-kilometer-long underground…
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Better Construction Equipment Management Improves the Bottom Line
On the AEC Business podcast, Aarni interviews Jason Perez, the co-founder and CEO of YARDZ, which provides software for tracking rental and owned equipment. Jason shares his experiences as a construction professional and what led him to found YARDZ with another construction industry veteran Josh Schuyler. The discussion topics include How to better management of…