Sensera Systems Releases New AI-Powered Functionality for Jobsite Intelligence Solution

Sensera Systems has added AI-powered updates to its SiteCloud, a cloud-hosted, web-based software for viewing, monitoring and sharing visual data captured on the jobsite. It translates raw information into actionable intelligence for contractors, allowing individuals and teams to make data-based decisions on any jobsite from anywhere. AI functionality takes terabytes of jobsite imagery and makes them meaningful for those responsible for running safe, secure and successful projects. It allows users to make informed decisions and take required actions without needing to physically travel or be present at each site. This increases jobsite visibility, and closes the gap between what was … Read more

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DBIA Honors Outstanding Design-Build Projects from US to Antarctica

DBIA recognized nearly 50 project and team awards during a special awards dinner recently at the 2024 Design-Build Conference & Expo. In addition to celebrating Merit Award winners from each category, DBIA revealed the recipients of this year’s Excellence Awards, several Best-In honors and the coveted Project of the Year. Each year, one project’s commitment to Design-Build Done Right rises above the others to receive DBIA’s Project of the Year. This project excels in teaming, design and process –– and far exceeds the basic requirements of DBIA awards submissions. The Project of the Year is chosen by a jury of … Read more

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Groundbreaking Held for Lake County Sheriff’s Office

The Design-Build team of Gilbane Building Company, K2M and Lakeland, The Construction Group broke ground on the new Lake County Sheriff’s Office in Painesville, Ohio. The correctional facility, located across the street from the county’s current jail, will increase the capacity from 355 to 504 beds over three and a half floors and 250,000 square feet. It is designed to enhance the criminal justice system with innovations in inmate supervision, mental health treatment, drug and alcohol rehabilitation, medical care and post-release supervision through intensive probation. The project is scheduled to open in the summer of 2027.

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New Crane Index, Quarterly Cost Report from Rider Levett Bucknall

Rider Levett Bucknall has released its latest Crane Index and Quarterly Cost Report, providing an eye-opening perspective on the North American construction industry in 14 key markets. The latest report, with data current to mid-third quarter of 2024, shows the national average increase in construction costs was 1.07%, the lowest it’s been in the last three years. Boston, Massachusetts; Denver, Colorado; Honolulu, Hawaii; New York, New York; Seattle, Washington and Washington, D.C. all experienced increases over the national average this quarter. Chicago, Illinois; Las Vegas, Nevada; Los Angeles, California; Phoenix, Arizona; Portland, Oregon and San Francisco, California experienced gains that … Read more

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Turner Awarded $123M of Work for Tennessee College of Applied Technology

Turner Construction Company began work for the Tennessee College of Applied Technology to build and renovate facilities on its Memphis and Northwest campuses in Covington, Tennessee. These projects are essential to the college’s continued success as a leader in trade education and workforce development in Tennessee. On the Memphis campus, the $73-million project will include erecting new buildings and renovating existing structures to create a modern learning environment. Similarly, the Northwest project is a $50-million endeavor that involves development of new facilities and the refurbishment of current ones. Set to transform the campuses, the projects will provide resources that support … Read more

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