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- Thomas Tracy
7 Ways to Improve Construction Site Safety

Construction is a risky business by almost any measure: It not only has one of the highest business failure rates of any industry, but construction work also sits atop the list of the most dangerous jobs. In 2019, the construction industry accounted for about 20% of all work-related fatalities in the U.S. Because this line […] The post 7 Ways to Improve Construction Site Safety appeared first on Levelset. [...]

- Dawn Killough
Environmental Regulations in Construction: What Contractors Need to Know

Construction activity is incredibly intensive work — creating the built environment is inherently disruptive to the natural environment. Governments balance the needs of both by requiring contractors, property owners, and others involved in construction to mitigate the effect of building activity on the environment, including air, water, and animal and plant life.  Environmental laws provide […] The post Environmental Regulations in Construction: What Contractors Need to Know appeared first on Levelset. [...]

- Thomas Tracy
Insurance for Electricians: What It Covers & Why You May Need It

At any given time, an electrician could be performing work on a construction project that involves high stakes. For example, a faulty connection somewhere along a circuit could trigger a fire that causes significant damage or total loss to the structure. This type of damage may leave electrical contractors unable to foot the bill. Scenarios […] The post Insurance for Electricians: What It Covers & Why You May Need It appeared first on Levelset. [...]

- Lyle Solomon
How a Construction-to-Permanent Loan Impacts Contractors & Lenders

When a property owner wants to finance the construction of a new building, they typically have to obtain two loans: one loan for the mortgage on the completed home, and another for the land purchase and construction expenditures. A construction-to-permanent loan can help owners save time and money — one loan and closing transaction streamlines […] The post How a Construction-to-Permanent Loan Impacts Contractors & Lenders appeared first on Levelset. [...]

- Tom Scalisi
17 Alternatives to Common Building Materials

If necessity is the mother of invention, consider scarcity and inflation the grandparents of throwing your hands in the air and saying “Well, what can I order?” In recent years, material shortages and volatile material prices have slowed so many projects to a grinding halt. As a result, contractors and property owners are increasingly considering […] The post 17 Alternatives to Common Building Materials appeared first on Levelset. [...]

- Nate Delesline III

Thirty of those will be under its Popshelf banner, though the discount retailer is taking the concept’s expansion slowly given its discretionary focus. [...]

- Julie Strupp

Dozens of U.S. land ports of entry along Mexico and Canada will get electrification and upgrades with low-carbon materials. [...]

Transforming a supply chain into a sustainable value chain involves commitment, collaboration, technology and innovation. [...]

A seasoned design-build partner can be the key to unlocking the advantages of a public-private partnership. [...]

- Sebastian Obando

“There is reason to believe that inflation will remain stubbornly high for months to come,” said ABC’s chief economist. [...]

Record Funding, Big Contract Award Set to Push Hanford Cleanup

Most complex DOE nuclear waste site remediation seeks record $3.1B funding for fiscal 2025 as core 10-year management contact is finally awarded after long bidding dispute. [...]

New U.S.-Canada Pact to Step Up Border Mine Pollution Fixes

B.C. mine says it has spent $1B on water treatment facilities in the last decade to reduce watershed discharge impacts, but it has also been fined. [...]

Ten Minutes With Grant Quasha, CEO of Eco Material

Grant Quasha is the CEO of Eco Material, a leading producer and supplier of cement products using selective cementitious materials (SCMs) and other alternative material sources. The company has made significant investments in recent years to expand its supply of SCMs beyond traditional sources of waste materials produced by coal-fired power plants. Quasha spoke with ENR about the current and future prospects for alternative materials in the cement supply chain. [...]

Panama Canal Proposes New Reservoir to Secure Water Supply

Proposed $900M project could be completed in five years to alleviate water shortage transit impacts, canal officials say, but the Panama government must first approve measures to enable construction start [...]

MCM-Railworks Wins $653M California Light Rail Extension

Successful bid for San Jose project came in well over estimate, but the team aims to trim one year off the work schedule. [...]