Tag: project
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Aston Villa announces North Stand renovation project
Nassef Sawiris, executive chairman of Aston Villa, said: “Thanks to the Mayor’s commitment to develop Witton Station and to improve local transport links, this project will mark an important milestone in the club’s journey to becoming a world-class sports and entertainment venue. A bigger, better North Stand will not only allow many more Villans to…
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Why Smarter Project Management Is Key to Jobsite Success
In the heart of downtown, a sleek skyscraper rises, its glass facade gleaming in the morning sun. Behind this architectural marvel is a silent hero: cutting-edge project and information management technology that’s revolutionizing how construction firms handle risk and quality control. Gone are the days of cluttered job trailers overflowing with hard-copy blueprints, specification documents…
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Kiewit anchors $404M floodwall project
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Award: Flood protection projectValue: $404 millionLocation: Port Arthur, TexasClient: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has awarded Omaha, Nebraska-based Kiewit a $404 million contract to build the next portion of the Port Arthur,…
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Prefab vs. On-Site Builds: Which Suits Your Project Best?
Choosing between prefabrication and traditional building methods can be a challenge for developers, homeowners, and construction professionals alike. Both methods come with distinct benefits and drawbacks, and the right choice often depends on the specific needs of the project, the location, timeline, and budget. As the construction industry continues to evolve, understanding the differences between…
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Reliable Fastening Solutions for Every Project
Fasteners play a critical role in nearly every construction, repair, or creative project. Whether you’re working on a home renovation, building a piece of furniture, assembling machinery, or even tackling automotive repairs, the choice of fasteners is essential to the integrity and safety of your work. When the right fastener is chosen, it ensures strength,…
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Quickbase Launches Project Hub Pro App for Construction Management
Quickbase has introduced its Project Hub Pro App, a new tool designed to help contractors better manage complex construction projects by providing real-time project visibility and control. Tailored for contractors The Project Hub Pro App is tailored for general and specialty contractors. It centralizes construction data and workflows to offer all project stakeholders—from field teams…
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PLA use didn’t increase project costs, Illinois study finds
Listen to the article 6 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Project labor agreements in Illinois did not have a statistically significant effect on projects’ construction costs, as the award amounts for winning bids were not higher on PLA projects compared to those without PLAs, after accounting for…
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7 Key Indicators of Project Success
It is not uncommon that most general contractors conduct a post-project review. Sometimes nicknamed the “post-mortem,” the intention is to huddle the primary leadership from a given project to debrief on its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats that need to be eliminated. Sub-specialty contractors can learn from this same winning “best practices” process. For any…
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Seattle’s Lynnwood Link Extension named 2024 ‘Best Construction Project’
Seattle’s Lynnwood Link Extension L300 project was named the most outstanding construction projects of 2024, according to the Associated General Contractors of America. As a result, the project’s contractor Skanska, received the overall top prize in the coveted Baldwin Group Build America Awards. The Skanska team also won a Build America Award for the best…
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Tulsa’s $252M ‘Stonehenge’ project begins
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Construction began Monday on the I-44 and U.S. 75 interchange in Tulsa, Oklahoma, known to locals as “Tulsa’s Stonehenge” and “Traffic Henge” due to the towering empty bridge piers left standing for years, Oklahoma DOT said in…