Tag: project
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Hidden Issues That Can Compromise a Construction Project
Have you ever walked past a brand-new building and wondered if it was as flawless as it appeared? The walls are smooth, the windows gleam, and the whole structure seems solid. But looks can be deceiving. Beneath the surface, construction projects can have hidden problems that cause serious trouble down the line. From unexpected material…
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Miami developer breaks ground on $1B transit-oriented project
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Work began earlier this month on the first phase of a $1 billion mixed-use project in Miami, according to a news release that the developer, Terra, shared with Construction Dive. Davie, Florida-based ANF Group is serving as…
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Our Outdoor Project Update – Phase 2 Is So Exciting (AND FAST!)
This will be our third summer living here and we have learned a LOT about how we use the backyard. First off – we love to have huge multi-family neighborhood gatherings (our school community is so awesome) which included a few fundraisers (and now an annual “wine and swine”‘,”, lol). They are basically family frat…
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How to choose the best type of kitchen layout for your project
Kitchens come in all shapes and sizes and what one person wants from their space is likely to be quite different from another – thank goodness, then, that there are so many types of kitchen layouts to choose from. The process of designing a kitchen is comprised of many factors and, while layout is just…
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SpaceX’s Florida project counts down to construction
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Construction of SpaceX’s Gigabay in Cape Canaveral, Florida, is set for launch. Federal Aviation Administration documents created last month indicate construction on the space exploration technology company’s new Starship Gigabay launchpad could begin as soon as April…
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Biogas project investment increased 40% in 2024, industry group says
Dive Brief: The amount of capital invested in U.S. projects across sectors that use biogas grew by 40% year over year in 2024, according to an analysis released last week by industry group American Biogas Council. The number of new facilities that came online also increased by 17% year over year, the group revealed, including…
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Revolutionizing construction: AI’s role in reducing project delays
In the construction industry, unforeseen issues in the original contract or drawing set are almost inevitable. Design addenda and RFIs are common, with over 87% of construction projects experiencing changes that lead to delays or cost overruns. These delays can significantly impact project budgets, leading to costly contractual disputes, strained stakeholder relationships, and potential loss of…
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The Blueprint for BIM Success in Project Management
We discuss standardizing design data, but standardizing project management is equally important, particularly in BIM-based projects. Bane NOR‘s Jorge Domenech and Norconsult‘s Inge Handagard presented at the InfraBIM Open 2025 conference in Tampere, Finland, highlighting a client-initiated approach to achieving this. Bane NOR is Norway’s government agency responsible for operating, maintaining, and constructing railways and…
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California high-speed rail project faces $6.5B shortfall, possible federal investigation
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: The California High-Speed Rail Authority faces a $6.5 billion funding gap to complete the initial 171-mile segment between Bakersfield and Merced, California, the state’s Office of the Inspector General said in a Feb. 3 report.…
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Skanska to join McAlpine on £1.25bn Port Talbot art furnace project
Tata Steel UK’s head of project engineering, Dave Murray, added: “This £1.25bn investment in low CO2 steelmaking is the biggest commitment the UK steel industry has seen in generations. It is critical that it is delivered on specification, on time and on budget, so it is important for us to choose the very best industrial…