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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.
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TBM-mounted robotic arm

UK's High-Speed Rail Program Drives Innovations

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Peter Reina
April 21, 2021
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Robotic arms for tunnel-boring machines, concrete reinforcement made of old wind turbine blades and machine learning to reduce concrete waste are among innovations emerging from the $16.7-billion civil construction program for the U.K.’s London to Birmingham high-speed railroad. Construction began late last year.


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Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport

Prefabricated Concourse at Dallas-Fort Worth Will Be a First for US Airports

Aileen cho
Aileen Cho
April 21, 2021
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Preparatory work is underway for a summer installation of a new concourse at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport using prefabrication and modular methods—a first for U.S. airports, say officials.


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Tiffany & Co. building

Lifting the Lifter: 130-Ton Crane Placed Atop NYC's Tiffany & Co. Building

Eydie cabarrubia
Eydie Cubarrubia
April 7, 2021
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Jeweler's tri-level addition with double-height and column-free spaces wrapped in two different glass facades will replace an office extension built in 1980


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HS2 Robotic Arm

U.K.'s High Speed Rail Program Drives Innovations

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Peter Reina
April 5, 2021
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Project owner HS2 Ltd. is set to spend millions nurturing new technologies and methods for the rail line.
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Academy Museum of Motion Pictures 'Sphere' Appears to Defy Gravity

A September opening was delayed by COVID-19
Christine Kilpatrick
March 19, 2021
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The $500-million Academy Museum of Motion Pictures will raise the curtain this September on an eye-popping museum and theater complex that honors the past, is designed to resist future seismic forces and appears to defy the laws of gravity.


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Record-Length UK Rail Bridge Gets Underway

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Peter Reina
March 18, 2021
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Under $2.2B contract, team will sink nearly 300 piles for 3.4-km high-speed rail crossing north of London.
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Nordstrom Facade Restoration
Best of the Best Projects 2020

Best Specialty Construction: Nordstrom Facade Restoration

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Nadine M. Post
March 10, 2021
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Returning a two-story section of a corner facade to its 1912 Beaux Arts look sounds simple enough: Remove the modern replacement and install a precast concrete replica of the original. On the contrary, there was nothing simple about the elaborate storefront job.
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Little Island Park

Petals, Pots and Pilings Produce Pier-Park Hybrid Little Island

Eydie cabarrubia
Eydie Cubarrubia
March 8, 2021
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The $250-million, 2.4-acre multilevel public outdoor space, which replaces an old Hudson River pier in Manhattan, uses precast concrete components, deep pilings and MEP systems in innovative ways. Says its project executive: "When I started working on the project, we weren't really sure if it could be built."

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Project Delivery

D.C. Metrorail Aims for Its First Use of Construction Manager at-Risk

Jim Parsons
March 5, 2021
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Plan would apply to renovating a rail bridge over the Potomac, repairing tunnel.


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MSG Sphere Steel Ring Lift
Entertainment Venues

Massive Crane Places 170-Ton Compression Ring at Big Vegas MSG Sphere Project

Christine Kilpatrick
February 25, 2021
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MSG chose the massive crawler crane over a boom crane since its tracks allow the crane to manage heavier lifts.


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4/29/20 to 4/29/21
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Advanced Work Packaging: Can It Work on My Job?

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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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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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Webinar

11/3/20 to 11/3/21
Online
Contact: Lauren Whitaker

5 Little-Known Insights To Choosing the Right Project Management Software

ON DEMAND

Construction management software is a wide-ranging term representing many different types of software and products. Without transparency from providers, contractors can waste both time and money on the wrong solution. During this webinar, we'll discuss the 5 insights that contractors must consider when looking for the best-fit in a solutions provider.

Sponsored by:

Trimble ProjectSight

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Webinar

11/5/20 to 11/5/21
Online
Contact: Lauren Whitaker

Field Mobility: How the Need for Real-Time Data and Apps are Changing Project Context

ON DEMAND

As civil projects become larger and more complex, the need for easier data access, efficiency of data collection and the right data analysis tools have become imperative to teams’ success. This webinar will dive into optimizing project resources when they’re spread across large spatial regions, leveraging field mobility to improve project processes, and more.

Sponsored by:

Bentley Synchro

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Sponsored Featured Event Webinar

12/1/20 to 12/1/21
Online
Contact: Lauren Whitaker

Taking Modular To the Next Level

ON DEMAND

The industry continues to explore uses for volumetric modular construction, which produces factory-assembled six-sided fully outfitted modules, and hybrid modular construction. How can AEC firms capitalize on these methods and best take advantage of their efficiencies? We'll discuss how to fulfill the promise and avoid the pitfalls of all types of modular construction.

Sponsored by:

Autodesk

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Webinar

12/3/20 to 12/3/21
Online
Contact: Lauren Whitaker

A New Approach: Using Prefabrication Methods and Technologies To Transform Business Models

ON DEMAND

Discover prefabrication strategies your organization can implement for successful projects, beginning with estimation and sales through the design phase, manufacturing and completion. Clark Pacific discusses how they adopted tech throughout the whole lifecycle of a project to build better with accelerated schedules and reduced costs for their customers.

Sponsored by:

Trimble

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Webinar

12/17/20 to 12/17/21
Online
Contact: Lauren Whitaker

Panel Discussion: Taking Pragmatic Steps Towards BIM-Based Bridge Design & Construction

ON DEMAND

Constructible BrIM models and digital as-builts are already widely used in Europe and needn’t be a pipeline dream in the US. Early collaboration and today's tech will allow constructible design and connect all disciplines, creating a seamless digital flow of information throughout the bridge project, giving bridge designers, contractors and DOTs the edge.

Sponsored by:

Trimble
 Tekla

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