Contract Signed for Futuristic Development Project in Saudi Arabia

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A unique infrastructure project in the mountains of Saudi Arabia, a location of the future in the desert with dams, a lake and iconic architectural works, was commissioned to Webuild by NEOM for the Trojena mountain destination in a contract worth USD $4.7 billion. Webuild will construct three dams to form a freshwater lake for the ski resort, as well as a series of innovative related works under a contract that places the group among the corporations leading the development of the futuristic NEOM region. More than 10,000 people, including direct and third-party personnel, will be involved in the construction. … Read more

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My Week With an Autonomous Work Vehicle: A Superintendent’s Perspective

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By John Burleson Artificial intelligence, machine learning and robotics continue to top the list of the most critical technological advancements of the 2020s. The sheer number of applications is both fascinating and overwhelming for business leaders, as many race to learn how to harness them most effectively. With a worker deficit of nearly 500,000, the construction industry is an ideal test case for improved efficiencies. In 2022, Robins & Morton began a new collaboration with Honda to field test some of its new construction-focused work vehicles, including its prototype autonomous work vehicle. The AWV is an all-electric vehicle that can … Read more

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Historic Renovations Complete at IHG Army Hotels Organ Mountains Inn in New Mexico

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Renovations are complete at IHG Army Hotels’ Organ Mountains Inn, a historic hotel located within New Mexico’s White Sands Missile Range. As part of the Historia Collection and comprising three buildings, Organ Mountains Inn features 58 guest rooms including a variety of one- and two-bedroom standard rooms and suites with kitchenettes and two Distinguished Visitor Quarters providing exceptional accommodation for esteemed guests. Enhancements include a redesigned lobby and front desk area; expanded amenities such as a fitness center, hot breakfast buffet, great room, recreational room and meeting rooms; new furniture and fixtures in guest rooms and a redesigned suite shop … Read more

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Labor Shortages Impact Construction Growth Potential for Mission-Critical Sectors

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Linesight recently released its Construction Market Insights report for the Americas, showing that demand for construction workers has surged, leading to rising labor costs and increased project delays. The construction industry has shown resilience with robust growth in the data center and high-tech industrial sectors, offsetting the decline in the commercial and residential sectors. While commodity prices have eased, several challenges persist including higher finance costs as a result of elevated interest rates, as well as challenging supply chain timelines for MEP equipment and labor shortages. The widening gap between labor supply and demand is increasing costs. In January 2024, … Read more

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3M Unveils World’s First Self-Charging Protective Communications Headset

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At CES 2024, 3M debuted the world’s first self-charging protective communications headset that converts outdoor and indoor light into clean electrical energy. The headset uses a patented solar cell technology called Powerfoyle that recharges a built-in lithium-ion battery and eliminates the need for single-use batteries. So, whether you’re working outdoors in the sun or inside with artificial light, your headset will continuously charge. 3M partnered closely with Swedish tech company Exeger to optimize the Powerfoyle solar cells by using 3M’s film technology. In addition to light-harvesting capabilities, the 3M PELTOR WS ALERT XPV Headset includes many advanced features that allows … Read more

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