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2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement: Transportation & Infrastructure

Civil + Structural Engineer

Moffatt & Nichol Start Date : 6 January 2020 Completion Date : 28 April 2023 Background : Port Freeport, sixty miles from downtown Houston, is one of the fastest-growing ports in Texas and is undertaking expansion to handle an increased flow of goods.

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Are You Still Using Spreadsheets for Project Management?

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Contractors have a lot to keep track of daily: from crews on the jobsite and subcontractors to equipment, materials and ever-changing conditions. According to JBKnowledge’s 2017 Construction Technology Report , construction companies rely on spreadsheets for many of these workflows. The results: Double data handling (42%).

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The Business Benefits of Green Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

The World Resources Institute reports that 38 percent of commercial office space was certified by LEED or Energy Star in 2017 , which is a big number, and even more notable in light of the fact that in 2005 that number was only five percent. Educate yourself and your crews about green building features.

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Rabbet Expands Document Management Capabilities with Enhanced Features for Real Estate Investment Professionals

Rabbet

These new features are designed to further empower lenders and developers in managing complex transactions, delivering even greater efficiency and accuracy in document handling. Founded in Austin, TX in 2017, Rabbet has improved visibility and efficiency for over $100B in construction and capital expenditure projects.

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The 10 Questions You Should Ask When Considering Project Management Software?Part 5 of 5

Viewpoint Construction Technology

According to a 2017 Construction Technology Report by JBKnowledge in conjunction with the Construction Financial Management Association and others, 83.1 The largest group of respondents in 2017 reported using only two software solutions. Will the software help create consistent structure across the company?

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State of the Construction Industry: September Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

We know many of you have had a busy summer, so it’s a good time to take a breath and see what’s been going on in our industry (like rising material costs), as well as what’s on the horizon (like more green building ). Since August 2017, construction input costs—for fuel, metals, asphalt, gypsum and more—have jumped 6.2

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Global Growth Surge in Southwest Louisiana

Business Facilities

From the July/August 2017 Issue. The Magnolia LNG facility in Lake Charles, LA can handle up to eight million metric tons per year of liquefaction of natural gas for exports. The parish has a Municipal Airport with a 5,000 foot instrument landing runway capable of handling a 737 aircraft. By the BF Staff. Photo: SWLA).