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Placing AI Front and Center for Infrastructure Week

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Andrew Anagnost, President & CEO, Autodesk Critical investment in infrastructure is top of mind for governments and businesses; however, to be successful in building for the future, we need to unlock the potential of AI. AI can be a game changer in this effort, as it is already beginning to shift how we learn, work and live.

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A Continued Push: Digitalization & Environmental Permitting

Civil + Structural Engineer

One of the firms supporting the AEC industry’s charge towards efficiency and transparency is Ecobot, which launched in 2018 as one of the first digital solutions for environmental permitting. And when there’s a groundswell of interest, companies will standardize and benefit from increased efficiency, transparency, and data normalization.”

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City of Boise Works to Develop Incentives for Affordable Housing

The Pro Builder

Read more Planning + Development Government + Policy Planning + Development The program will change when these costs have to be paid, or will exempt them, which has the potential to save affordable housing developers hundreds of thousands of dollars in up-front costs.

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“Super Squad” launched to unblock planning system

Construction Enquirer

The government has launched another attempt to unblock the planning system in a bid to meet its manifesto commitment to build 1 million homes over this Parliament. Red tape will also be cut to enable barn conversions and the repurposing of agricultural buildings and disused warehouses.

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Atwell continues expansion in Mid-Atlantic with acquisition of Bay Engineering, Inc.

Civil + Structural Engineer

This acquisition continues to strengthen Atwell’s presence in the Mid-Atlantic, building upon the firm’s acquisition of Ben Dyer Associates, Inc. Its services include engineering design, land surveying, land use and site planning, permit processing, stormwater management, environmental consulting, and more.

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Media Release – Prompt Payment Legislation

Alberta Construction

Over the past several years, the Alberta Construction Association has worked closely with the Government of Alberta in developing the Prompt Pay Construction Lien Act (PPCLA). ACA and its partners were supportive of the changes made by the Alberta government as a step in the right direction. Read the full release

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Preparing Independent Government Estimates – IGEs , IGCEs

Job Order Contracting

Preparing Independent Government Estimates – IGEs is fundamental to achieving best value outcomes. Most Independent Government Cost Estimates are Not Well Documented. The usefulness of an IGE to a contracting officer and other Government interest depends largely upon its supporting documentation. FAR 36.203.