Jul 26, 2023
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A bullet train project aiming to connect the two cities took a big step forward. Travelers in the Los Angeles area may soon be able to reach Sin City a whole lot faster. Brightline West, a company that plans to connect Las Vegas and Los Angeles with high-speed train service, recently made progress to turn […]
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Jul 20, 2023
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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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Jul 13, 2023
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A wildlife crossing overpass in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Susan Vineyard/iStock/Getty Images Plus via Getty Images Brief: With about 200 people killed each year in wildlife-vehicle collisions, the Federal Highway Administration has launched the $350 million Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program to reduce the hazard, it said in a press release Tuesday. The five years of dedicated […]
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Jul 06, 2023
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It squats on the Las Vegas skyline like an enormous spaceship, black and mysterious – until night falls, when it will glow like the Earth from space. The MSG Sphere won’t open to the public for almost three more months, when U2 christens the entertainment venue with a series of concerts. But anticipation is growing. […]
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Jun 22, 2023
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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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Jun 16, 2023
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Some pro sports franchises are barreling ahead with plans for new venues, while others are reconsidering the right real estate for their future facilities. The Oakland A’s released renderings of their potential new ballpark in Las Vegas. Courtesy of Oakland Athletics This week the Buffalo Bills broke ground on the New Highmark Stadium in […]
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Jun 08, 2023
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As elementary and high schools plan for a surge of federally funded upgrades over the next few months, many administrators remain concerned about spending deadlines. New HVAC units sit on the roof of Twin Buttes Cyber Academy in New Mexico’s Zuni Public Schools. This district is using ESSER funding to make several upgrades including the […]
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Jun 02, 2023
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With the earth’s population continuing to soar, buildings have been growing higher and higher. Dense cities are dotted with cranes constructing new, magnificent skyscrapers. What if the future of cities is not further up toward the sky, but deep down in the ocean? Humans have explored underwater construction for many years, and construction techniques already […]
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May 18, 2023
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May 18, 2023 Sacramento, CA – The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) wants to inform active licensees that after June 30, 2023, any licensee holding a C-8 (Concrete), C-20 (Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning), C-22 (Asbestos Abatement), and D-49 (Tree Service), that does not have a Certificate of Workers’ Compensation Insurance on file with CSLB […]
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May 11, 2023
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The largest and most expensive construction projects in the world range from an ambitious railway system to a gigantic entertainment complex. One is 254 miles above the ground and travels at 17,500 mph. Throughout history, humans have expressed their belief that bigger is better with colossal construction projects. Pyramids, religious monuments, skyscrapers and other buildings […]
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