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Laser scans could be key in Notre Dame Cathedral reconstruction

Construction Dive

A point cloud of the 12th-century Paris landmark captured in 2015 could serve as a digital blueprint for the wooden spire and roof destroyed in last week's fire.

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Nevada governor signs prevailing wage, union bills

Construction Dive

Steve Sisolak said the new laws will "right anti-worker wrongs" imposed by the state's 2015 Republican-controlled legislature. Democrat Gov.

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Number, rate of nonfatal construction injuries fell in 2017

Construction Dive

Last year marked the second consecutive year that nonfatal jobsite injuries and illnesses declined, following a slight uptick in 2015.

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Pennsylvania updates building codes for first time in 10 years

Construction Dive

Some changes to the commonwealth's code, which are based on the 2015 version of the International Building Code, were adopted in full, while others were approved with some deletions or revisions.

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Single-Family Build Time Grew in 2023

The Pro Builder

Since 2015, the time from permit to completion has increased by nearly three months, primarily due to stricter regulations, supply-chain issues, and a shortage of skilled labor. In 2023, the average time to complete a single-family house was 10.1 months, with 1.5 months spent on obtaining authorization and 8.6

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Hawaiian court OK's construction of $1.4B observatory

Construction Dive

The Thirty Meter Telescope International Observatory has been stalled since the same court rescinded its permit in 2015 and faces opposition from Native Hawaiian activists.

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Leo Quinn to step down as Balfour Beatty CEO

Construction Dive

Quinn will leave the role in September, but stay on in an advisory capacity at the London-based construction giant he has helmed since 2015.

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