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Pulse is a sampling of news about upcoming construction projects throughout the U.S., which can be possible leads for our readers.

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ARTICLES

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Mock-Up Work Raises Confidence in Radical Steel Structure

April 5, 2018
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The steel sector is so excited about structural engineer Ron Klemencic’s composite steel superstructure, expected to speed office tower construction, that at least three steel fabricators are studying it, many months before erection is set to begin on Seattle’s 850-ft-tall “proof of concept.”


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EVENTS

Webinar

5/4/17 to 5/4/18
Online
Contact: Lauren Balthrop

Trump and Construction: What’s Ahead for the Next 100 Days?

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Construction sector experts weigh in on how the second 100 days of the Trump administration will affect the construction industry. During this webinar, our panelists will discuss the outlook of issues such as tax reform, immigration rule changes, the long-awaited infrastructure investment plan, & more!

 
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Webinar

10/18/17 to 10/18/18
Online
Contact: Lauren Whitaker

The Top 600 Specialty Contractors Unveiled

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This popular annual webinar takes places 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 2017 Top 600 survey and opportunities for future business.

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Webinar

11/15/17 to 11/15/18
Online
Contact: Lauren Whitaker

Demystifying Digital Signatures: Improving Workflows in the Industry

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Digital signatures have significantly changed in recent years precisely to fit the workflow of architects, engineers and construction companies for everything from project submittals to drawings and RFIs. This webinar will sit down with experts in the industry about how they are using digital signatures on a marquee project as well as other customer success stories.

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Webinar

12/6/17 to 12/6/18
Online
Contact: Lauren Whitaker

Selling your Great Idea: Intrapreneurship in AEC Firms

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Experts in business and construction sector intrapreneurship share strategies for how AEC employees should take their new ideas to boost company offerings and bottom lines. During this webinar, our panel will discuss how to develop a great idea, monetize it and decide if worth pursuing - and more!

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Webinar

12/12/17 to 12/12/18
Online
Contact: Lauren Whitaker

The "Trump Effect" on the Business of Construction

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As the first anniversary of the Trump Administration approaches, ENR will sit down with a panel of top construction strategists to see what they have their eye on and discuss their recommendations for planning and managing your construction business in the uncertain months and years ahead.

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