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ABC condemns independent contractor rule change

Feb 15, 2024 (0) comment , , ,

The Department of Labor will revert to a pre-Trump era rule for determining a workers’ employment status in March, to the chagrin of some contractor groups.   The exterior of the U.S. Department of Labor, which will implement an independent contractor rule change on March 11. Thinkstock via Getty Images   Brief: Starting March 11, […]

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Detroit unveils wireless EV charging roadway

Dec 07, 2023 (0) comment , , ,

The quarter-mile stretch, which recharges vehicles as they drive or park on the street, was designed at Michigan Central, a subsidiary of Ford Motor Company. The Michigan DOT unveiled the first public wireless EV charging roadway, in conjunction with Electreon. Retrieved from Electreon on December 06, 2023   A transportation innovation district in Detroit recently […]

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Beyond superstition, 13th floors also hold a money-making opportunity

Oct 13, 2023 (0) comment , ,

This taboo level in buildings from condos to offices is often relegated to storing HVAC and mechanical equipment, but it doesn’t need to be that way, says engineer Johnathan Meade. 44 Monroe in Phoenix. The tower does not have a marked 13th floor. Permission granted by Meade Engineering   Johnathan Meade was born on Friday […]

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Major construction in Vegas ahead of Formula 1 race

Sep 29, 2023 (0) comment , , ,

The city will see $8 billion worth of projects this year, including some for the Grand Prix in November. Brief: A variety of entertainment megaprojects will wrap up this fall in Las Vegas, ahead of the highly anticipated Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix race through the city in November. At a cost of about […]

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August Project Wins: Contractors report their latest awards

Sep 15, 2023 (0) comment , , ,

Here is a round up the newest jobs won by some of the country’s biggest builders. The Tennessee Titans have selected a joint venture led by Turner and AECOM Hunt to construct its $2.1 billion stadium. Retrieved from Tennessee Titans on August 16, 2023 Project awards are the lifeblood of every construction firm, as they […]

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5 construction-related ideas from Fast Company awards

Aug 31, 2023 (0) comment , , ,

Modular moon habitats, autonomous trucking technology and inside-out buildings are some of the advancements that the magazine highlighted in its annual list of innovations. The Los Angeles office building called (W)rapper is one of Fast Company’s 2023 Innovation Award winners. Retrieved from Eric Owen Moss Architects on August 28, 2023   Fast Company’s 2023 Innovation […]

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Construction’s manufacturing boom: Mapping the biggest facilities underway in the US

Aug 17, 2023 (0) comment , , ,

Here are the top projects focused on products such as semiconductors, EV batteries, food, cars and consumer goods. A rendering shows plans for two Intel processor factories in Licking County, Ohio. Courtesy of Intel   Spending in the manufacturing sector has ballooned since the CHIPS Act was signed into law last August. Projects underway include […]

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The Top Kitchen Island Trends of 2023, According to Designers

Jul 20, 2023 (0) comment , , ,

Contemporary finishes, bright hues, and nontraditional shapes are all in the forecast. Kitchens are more than just a space to prepare and enjoy meals. They’re also a place to work, play, and entertain, so it makes sense that kitchen islands are at the top of many homeowners’ wishlists. The stylish and functional element can easily […]

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4 Entrepreneurial Breakthrough Lessons From July 4th

Jun 30, 2023 (0) comment , , ,

Independence was declared in 1776, but the Revolutionary War didn’t end until November of 1783. That makes it one of the longest wars in US history. For almost nine years, our founders claimed they were a nation before the rest of the world recognized it. They sewed flags and sang songs and laid down lives […]

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5 steps to keep change orders from becoming disputes

Jun 22, 2023 (0) comment , , ,

Divergence from the original plans on construction projects is unavoidable. But that doesn’t have to lead to a dispute.   Disputes over change orders don’t have to end up in court.   Contractors often must balance the demands of owners, government agencies and general contractors, all while trying to make a profit. But the construction […]

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