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Top 10 Construction Stories This Week: DeCarlo Demolishes a 1959-Vintage Sears Store
Most-read construction stories include 6 in-demand construction certifications, how to get resources needed to handle growing workload, civil firms expect booming work volume and labor challenges, 3D file transfer supercharges Veit’s technology advantage
Construction Technology
More Than a Buzzword: Digital Twin Drives AEC
Construction Technology
Autodesk Releases Digital Twin Tech Tandem
Business
Calculate Equipment Costs to Assess When to Own vs. Rent
Construction Technology
Digital Twin Consortium, Surveyors Group Announce Construction Tech Development Agreement
Rental
Rental's 2021 Software & Technology Special Report
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Construction Technology
More Than a Buzzword: Digital Twin Drives AEC
Digital twin enables building owners to harness BIM data throughout the design process and ultimately improve operations.
Training & Education
6 Best Certifications for Construction Career Development
Michel Richer from Bridgit shares insights on what certifications are hot right now in construction.
Infrastructure
Where Does Biden's Infrastructure Bill Stand?
The Memorial Day deadline for sweeping legislation to repair our crumbing infrastructure has passed. Democrats and Republicans are still working to reach an agreement. But big differences remain, and time is short.
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Construction News Tracker
Construction News Tracker: $3.5 Trillion is the Number for New Infrastructure
Construction news is dominated by infrastructure-funding struggles; first construction momentum drop in six months; falling lumber prices; rising portion of civil contractors report growing backlogs but 65% say skills shortage is already delaying projects
Business
Shop ’Til You Demo
DeCarlo Demolition Co. abates and demolishes a 1959-vintage Sears department store at the oldest regional shopping center in Des Moines, Iowa
Business
Construction Starts Slip in June as Materials Prices Continue to Weigh Heavily on Housing
Higher material costs for homebuilders and the absence of starts for large nonresidential and nonbuilding projects push Dodge Data & Analytics' count of total starts down 7% for the month.
Business
Home Building Regains Momentum as Building Permits Fall to Eight-Month Low
June new-home construction and apartment development exceeded expectations, after May results were revised lower, with single family growth centered in the South and Northeast
Equipment Monitoring & Logistics
Landscaper Effortlessly Recovers $500,000 in Stolen Trucks with Telematics
Location data from Verizon Connect Reveal guided authorities to ten brand new trucks that had been stolen, minimizing customer downtime
Business
Construction Sector in Americas Most Optimistic Post-COVID & Sees Technology as Key to Growth
Global Capital Projects Outlook reports the construction sector in the Americas is optimistic about business prospects for the coming 12 months and sees digitization as a key opportunity for future growth.
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The Construction News Tracker is the industry's only regular newscast featuring developing and breaking news, products, information, and industry analysis specifically for construction professionals.
Digging Deeper
AED Foundation, Caterpillar Teaming Up to Reduce Workforce Shortage
During CONEXPO 2020, AED Foundation explained how one of its studies spurred Caterpillar to get more involved in development of industry technicians.
Pavement Maintenance
Overcome and Persevere at Ignite Construction Summit
The Summit, November 3-5 aims to provide contractors with the tools to ensure their businesses thrive in the new normal.
Business
Top 10 Construction Stories This Week: Forget the Nameplate If You Want the Most American Pickup
Most-read construction stories include why contractors are detailing formwork in-house, hot tips for hot-weather concreting, what's next for infrastructure funding in Washington, how to attract new employees
Business Services
How Your Construction Business Can Win More RFPs with a PR Partner
How you respond to RFPs can make or break your chances of winning a contract. A partnership with an experienced construction public relations agency could help clinch a deal.
Business
Demolition that Traveled Through Time
Grant Mackay Company brings down the concourses, terminals and a parking garage at the Salt Lake City International Airport
Construction Technology
Digital Transformation Can Help Contractors Overcome Supply Chain Disruptions
Digital transformation is emerging as a critical tool to enable construction contractors to overcome supply chain disruptions and material procurement challenges.
Business
2021 Economic Outlook Now Projects 6.1% GDP Growth, 13.3% Rise in Capital Investments
Q3 update forecasts U.S. GDP growth to reach 6.1% in 2021, with investment in construction and other equipment and software spiking by 13.3%.
Labor & Workforce Development
Realize Your ROI with a Construction Workforce Management Platform
One low-hanging-fruit area where many construction contractors could realize a positive ROI is by taking a good, hard look at their labor management processes.
Infrastructure
Civil Contractors Expect Increased Work Volume and Profits But Skills Gap Concerns Grow
Civil contractors are optimistic about work volume through 2022, but express growing concerns about how the skills shortage will affect their ability to handle infrastructure projects.
Training & Education
6 Best Certifications for Construction Career Development
Michel Richer from Bridgit shares insights on what certifications are hot right now in construction.
Business
Caisson Consultant, Inc. Joins Atlas Copco Power Technique Dealer Network
Atlas Copco Power Technique has announced Caisson Consultant, Inc. as a dealer, effective immediately. The company is based in Aurora, Canada.
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The Construction News Tracker is the industry's only regular newscast featuring developing and breaking news, products, information, and industry analysis specifically for construction professionals.
Rental
Are Your Workers Trained Hard or Hardly Trained?
Elevating Safety spoke to a group of experienced MEWP training and safety professionals from across the industry to provide the following summary of what constitutes quality training and evaluate its importance.
Business Services
Iron Capital Rental Purchase Option
Construction Technology
Industrial Drone Line Launched by Microdrones, GE
The new drone line promises power aerial surveying technology with digital twin capabilities, corridor mapping, construction site monitoring, contour mapping and more.
Construction Technology
Report: Cyber Attacks a Growing Threat to Industrial Networks
According to the report, even low-level cyber criminals are able to penetrate industrial systems and can cause serious damage to buildings and control systems.
Fall Protection
Werner Fall Protection Anchorage Connectors
Line includes Removable Bolt Concrete Anchors, Mega-Swivel Anchors, I-Beam Sliding and Fixed Anchors, Toggle Bolt Anchor, Rescue Ladders and more.
Business
Construction Backlog and Builder Confidence Rise in June with Expectations for Continued Growth
Contractors saw a slight increase in backlog for the month and anticipate continued expansion in construction activity through the rest of 2021.
Personal Protection Equipment
Pyramex Heavy-duty Utility Vest
Vest is made from 120-gsm polyester mesh with reinforced seams and has 2-in. silver reflective material with .5-in. contrasting trim.
Construction Safety
Kenzen Data Dashboard Analyzes Workers in Hot and Humid Conditions
System enables companies to identify and address challenges and opportunities related to work in hot and humid conditions.
Labor & Workforce Development
Core LaborOS/Crews by Core Pro
Single solution platform offers the capability to hire and manage crews with a task and labor management tool that syncs with existing systems.
Labor & Workforce Development
CM Labs Vortex Edge Plus
Lightweight, portable, desktop simulator can be easily transported and set up in minutes for classroom or on the go training and to quickly assess new operator skills.
Personal Protection Equipment
Chiller Body Custom Freezing Gel Pad Insert
Insert endeavors to help outdoor workers beat the heat this season.
