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This section covers the procurement, financing, site preparation, and project delivery types for different sectors of infrastructure, including: buildings, infrastructure and industrial works.
Keeping KeyArena's Landmark Lid Overhead at Climate Pledge Arena Redevelopment Is A 22,000-Ton Balancing Act

Keeping KeyArena's Landmark Lid Overhead at Climate Pledge Arena Redevelopment Is A 22,000-Ton Balancing Act

Arena’s building team in quake-prone Seattle uses 4D BIM to manage the constructibility nightmare associated with supporting an iconic cover during construction

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ENR 2020 Top 25 Newsmakers

Greg Knutson: Brought Coherence to a 4D Constructibility Puzzle for a Seattle Arena Rebuild

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Nadine M. Post
January 20, 2021
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Family by choice is a great way to describe Greg Knutson’s close ties to Mortenson, his only employer—ever. 


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Former Trump Atlantic City Casino Set for February Implosion

Stephanie Loder
December 28, 2020
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Contractor H&K Group will take down the derelict 39-story NJ beachfront structure now owned by investor Carl Icahn.
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Water/Wastewater

Innovative Pipe Jacking System Buoys Buenos Aires Sewer Project

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Peter Reina
December 21, 2020
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The project will connect more than four million Buenos Aires citizens to sewers via a network of collector tunnels, a wastewater treatment plant and an outfall.


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Materials

Milwaukee's 25-Story Ascent Stacks Up as Tall Timber Role Model

Fire officials accept the unprecedented use of the sustainable material in a 284-ft-tall wood and concrete frame
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Nadine M. Post
December 16, 2020
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Milwaukee forges a developer-friendly permitting path for construction of a 284-ft-tall timber and concrete tower


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Building Materials

Chicago’s Union Station Tower Uses First 80-ksi Steel Sections in the US

Jeff yoders
Jeff Yoders
December 3, 2020
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MKA specifies new ArcelorMittal steel products to create larger upper-level spaces in the 51-story tower and deal with site issues near Chicago Union Station.


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Wooden Structures

World-Record Wood Structures: Mass Timber on The Rise

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Scott Lewis
November 17, 2020
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With mass-timber structures gaining momentum in the U.S., ENR takes a look at some of the largest wooden structures in the world and the future of lumber-based construction.


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Structural Fire Engineering Can Improve Building Safety, Schedule

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Nadine M. Post
October 14, 2020
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Performance-based structural fire design of steel frames can eliminate fire protection on up to half of a building’s floor beams, according to a two-year study of PBSFD.


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Buildings

Foundation Fix to Start Next Month on San Francisco's Troubled Millennium Tower

Nearly $100-million perimeter pile system aimed at solving tilt problems and 17.3 inches of settlement
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Nadine M. Post
October 7, 2020
2 Comments

Work on the nearly $100-million perimeter pile upgrade on the 645-ft-tall residential tower to prevent significant future settlement follows the resolution of litigation.


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Labor

Ex-Ironworkers Local President Sentenced to Prison Term for Extortion

Veach sentenced for January 2016 extortion and beating of non-union contractors
Jeff yoders
Jeff Yoders
September 24, 2020
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Former head of Indiana ironworkers' local sentenced for leading attack by local members on non-union contractor's workers.

 


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1,401-Ft-Tall One Vanderbilt Ranks as Third Tallest Office Tower in the U.S.

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Nadine M. Post
September 24, 2020
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With the recent opening of the 1,401-ft-tall One Vanderbilt Avenue, New York City’s supertall office building stats are on the rise. The tower is the third tallest in North America, trailing the 1,776-ft-tall One World Trade Center, also in Manhattan, and the 1,453-ft Willis Tower in Chicago.


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2/19/20 to 2/19/21
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Contact: Lauren Whitaker

How Advanced Work Packaging Drives Next-Generation Project Management

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Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) is being touted by many as “next-generation project planning” – and for good reason. AWP is equally relevant to both owner and contractor organizations, driving a more collaborative and transparent approach to executing projects. This webinar details how organizations can excel at AWP-driven projects to ensure more on-time, on-budget project successes. 

Sponsored by:

InEight

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3/17/20 to 3/17/21
Online
Contact: Lauren Whitaker

Top Project Delivery Trends Transforming the Industry: What Project Leaders Need to Know

ON DEMAND

Legacy work processes and aging technology won’t cut it in today’s rapidly evolving project delivery landscape, and understanding the trends driving growth can better prepare you and your team for successful project delivery. During this webinar, we'll identify the top emerging trends in project delivery and discuss key strategies project leaders need to take to stay ahead of the curve.

Sponsored by:

Bentley

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3/18/20 to 3/18/21
Online
Contact: Lauren Whitaker

The Untapped Potential of BIM in the Field

ON DEMAND

Earn: 1 PDH; 1 AIA LU/Elective; 0.1 IACET CEU*

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Get the power of BIM out of the office and job trailer and into the hands of field workers where there’s tremendous untapped potential to harness the model to boost productivity, quality and safety. Using real-world project examples, the panelists will show you how they rolled out technology to craftworkers, fabricators and other field employees with streamlined training and maximum benefit. 

Sponsored by:

Procore

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Webinar

4/7/20 to 4/7/21
Online
Contact: Lauren Whitaker

Driving True Business Value from Your Enterprise Software

ON DEMAND

Historically, the construction industry has been conservative when it comes to enterprise technology. However, with the fast pace industry disruption that digitalization will bring with technologies, the need for future-proof ERP has never been greater. We'll discuss how to move towards digitalization and how companies can drive true business value from their enterprise software.

Sponsored by:

IFS

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Webinar

4/21/20 to 4/21/21
Online
Contact: Lauren Whitaker

Green Best Practices for Construction

ON DEMAND

As the movement toward LEED and Envision projects grows, owners and contractors alike are prioritizing green best practices for the construction phases of the project life cycle. This webinar will explore those best practices—from recycling materials to minimizing waste to using alternative energy—on projects that have achieved LEED and Envision certification. 

Sponsored by:

PlanGrid

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Webinar

4/29/20 to 4/29/21
Online
Contact: Lauren Whitaker

Advanced Work Packaging: Can It Work on My Job?

ON DEMAND

Earn: 1 PDH; 1 AIA LU/Elective; 0.1 IACET CEU*

RCEP    IACET  PDH

With research showing field productivity boosted by 25% and installed project cost reduced by up to 10%, Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) is a successful project management approach based on project thinking with the end in mind, emphasizing construction sequencing in driving upfront planning. Megaproject owners were early adopters of AWP, but more owners now require it before bidding on a project. 

Sponsored by:

Autodesk Construction Cloud

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Webinar

5/7/20 to 5/7/21
Online
Contact: Lauren Whitaker

The Confident Project Executive: Tools to Drive Project & Career Success

ON DEMAND

Capital projects are incredibly complex and expectations for the project organization have never been higher. Yet, too often project leaders are not empowered with the processes and tools to accurately know what’s happening or to proactively improve project outcomes. In this webinar, we’ll discuss the challenges being faced and the path to project success that can make both you and your organization a champion.

Sponsored by:

Hexagon EcoSys

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Webinar

5/19/20 to 5/19/21
Online
Contact: Lauren Whitaker

Embedding Safety Into Your Project Lifecycle

ON DEMAND

Safety should be at the forefront at every project stage. This webinar will explore ways to go beyond compliance by holistically incorporating safe work practices into a jobsite and—better yet—eliminating hazards during design before they occur. Panelists will address the processes they follow to create a comprehensive safety culture and work environment.

Sponsored by: 

HammerTech

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Sponsored Webinar

8/3/20 to 8/3/21
Online
Contact: Lauren Whitaker

Top 25 Newsmakers: Measure Twice, Cut Once: Foundations for Successful and Safe Projects

ON DEMAND

Project success relies on laying the proper groundwork for construction to start, by ensuring the proper budget is set, due diligence is performed to reduce risk and that the best team is assembled. Newsmakers will discuss the key elements in funding, developing and managing a project from beginning to end to ensure not just on-time and on-budget completion, but also that all workers stay injury free. 

Sponsored by:

Procore

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Webinar

9/24/20 to 9/24/21
Online
Contact: Lauren Whitaker

Building for Performance. Building for People.

ON DEMAND

Future-Proofing Infrastructure Stories by AREP and Bentley

Building and public space design is not just about improving the aesthetics of infrastructure, it’s important to consider the usability of the building for the inhabitants. During this webinar, we'll explore the tools and projects that allow buildings of all types to be designed and operated with a better understanding of how the people will use them.

Sponsored by:

Bentley

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October 21, 2020

The 2020 Top 600 Specialty Contractors Unveiled

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This popular annual webinar takes place just as the new rankings are unveiled. It invites leaders from top-ranked firms to talk about their takeaways from the year past and their strategy for the year ahead. ENR will moderate a panel of executives from the largest specialty contracting firms as they discuss the results of the 2020 Top 600 survey and opportunities for future business.

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October 29, 2020

Solving Problems Before They Happen With A.I.

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Advances in artificial intelligence and machine learning are giving firms new insights into what can go wrong on their projects. From providing advice on where to allocate resources to identifying real safety risks on jobsites, A.I. advisors are promising to deliver real competitive advantages. Learn how to get past the hype around A.I. and find the benefits of these tools.

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