CONEXPO-CON/AGG Releases Free E-Book on Construction Recruitment and Retention

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CONEXPO-CON/AGG has released its latest e-book, “4 Steps to Hiring and Retaining the Best Workers,” designed to help construction business owners attract and retain the best skilled talent. This free comprehensive guide offers strategies and tips proven to help companies find, hire and develop the right employees, ultimately enhancing productivity and maintaining high-quality standards. “We understand the critical importance of skilled and reliable workers in the construction industry,” said CONEXPO-CON/AGG show director Dana Wuesthoff. “Our new e-book provides valuable insights and practical advice to help construction business owners overcome staffing challenges and build a strong, dedicated workforce to move their … Read more

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GSA Awards Construction Contract for CISA Headquarters on the St. Elizabeths West Campus

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The U.S. General Services Administration and U.S. Department of Homeland Security recently selected Clark Construction to provide general construction for the new Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Headquarters at the St. Elizabeths West Campus in Washington, D.C. The CISA construction award of approximately $524 million includes an investment of $115,880,000 in Inflation Reduction Act funding, as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, making it GSA’s largest single IRA project investment to date. The Biden-Harris Administration is leading by example to tackle the climate crisis through President Biden’s Federal Sustainability Plan, which establishes an ambitious path to achieve … Read more

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Gilbane Building Company Partners with Trunk Tools for National Rollout of TrunkText

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Gilbane Building Company and Trunk Tools have rolled out the Trunk Tools’ field-first AI solution TrunkText. The general contractor has signed on to expand across the U.S. and will scale the platform beginning with 10 projects representing its diverse market sector portfolio including healthcare, commercial, sports & entertainment and institutional projects. This partnership represents a significant opportunity to streamline operations, enhance efficiency and boost productivity for Gilbane. Trunk Tools leverages AI to structure mountains of unstructured data, automate workflows and augment worker productivity. This brain powers an army of AI-based agents: from identifying data discrepancies to tracking schedule misses automatically, … Read more

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PPP Project Delivers State-of-the-Art Education Facilities in Abu Dhabi

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The Abu Dhabi Investment Office, the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge, along with consortium partners BESIX and Plenary, have inaugurated the Zayed City Schools. Developed under the UAE’s first public-private partnership model for school infrastructure, this milestone project sets a new standard for private sector participation in the development of Abu Dhabi’s social infrastructure. Zayed City Schools will accommodate 5,360 students from kindergarten through 12th grade for the 2024-25 academic year. BESIX managed all aspects of the project, from financing, design and procurement to construction, commissioning and ensuring a seamless transition into long-term operation and maintenance. The inauguration … Read more

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DEWALT Unveils Fastening Solutions with Several New Tools Built for Demanding Applications

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DEWALT has unveiled several fastening solutions joining the XR roster that houses DEWALT’s best performing 20V MAX* batteries and power tools. The new 20V MAX* XR 3/4 in. and 1/2 in. High Torque Impact Wrenches, 20V MAX* XR 1/4 in. Quiet Hydraulic Impact Driver and the existing 20V MAX* XR 1/4 in. 3-Speed High Torque Impact Driver are DEWALT’s highest-rated torque tools in their respective categories. This offering provides users with solutions to meet a range of user needs from max torque for heavy-duty applications to quiet operation in noise-sensitive work environments. For tough jobs demanding power, the new 20V … Read more

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