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Autodesk Completes Acquisition of AI-Powered Software Provider Pype

by Autodesk on August 20, 2020

Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) has completed the acquisition of Pype and its portfolio of cloud-based software solutions for the construction industry. This acquisition and resulting product integrations will provide additional value for Autodesk Construction Cloud users, allowing general contractors, subcontractors and owners to automate workflows such as submittals and project closeout to increase overall productivity and reduce risk throughout…

Large, Regional General Contractor Looks to Bring Consistency & Efficiency to Their Signage

by Duncan Parnell on August 20, 2020

With any large, growing company, regardless of industry, sometimes growth and scale eventually invites a need for process improvement. In the case of one reputable, regional general construction company, the opportunity being addressed was bringing cohesiveness and efficiency to their signage process, which had multiple facets as the company grew over several decades. Since the…

Lowe’s Launches Nationwide Tool Rental Program

by Lowe's Corporation on August 19, 2020

Tool rental is now coming to Lowe’s. The company announced today that it will begin rolling out tool rental departments nationwide, creating a one-stop shop for all the tools and equipment Pros and DIY customers need to complete home improvement projects. Lowe’s Tool Rental will begin a multi-year national rollout with its first space opening…

July Architectural Billings Remained Stalled

by American Institute of Architects on August 19, 2020

Architectural billings failed to show any progress during July, and business conditions continued to be soft at firms, according to a new report from the American Institute of Architects (AIA). The pace of decline during July remained at about the same level as in June with both months posting an ABI score of 40.0 (any…

ABC Honors Student Winners of 2020 Construction Management Competition

by Associated Builders and Contractors on August 19, 2020

Twenty-six teams of undergraduate students from colleges and universities nationwide put their construction project leadership skills to the test during Associated Builders and Contractors’ annual Construction Management Competition, held virtually for the first time this week. The four-person teams, which were assigned to complete the same construction management project, received awards in five categories. The…

HardHat University Offers Glimpse of Electrical Construction

by Kevin Buchanan and Traci Strickland, HardHat Workforce Solutions on August 19, 2020

For the last 18 years, HardHat Workforce Solutions has been the leading go-to staffing company for skilled trades in North and South Carolina. Headquartered in Greensboro, N.C., HardHat Workforce meets the needs of contractors in the Southeast and Atlantic regions through 11 local offices – including seven in the Carolinas – and nationally through our dedicated…

A M King Donates Truckload of Much-Needed Supplies to Starmount Academy Students

by GroundBreak Staff Report on August 19, 2020

For three years running, Design-Build firm A M King has supported Starmount Academy of Excellence — a Pre-K through fifth grade public school in Charlotte where 100 percent of the 510 students participate in free or reduced lunch programs. To ease the burden this year for both families and teachers, A M King donated a…

Christiana Figueres, Architect of the Historic Paris Climate Agreement, to Keynote Greenbuild 2020

by USGBC on August 19, 2020

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and Informa Connect are proud to announce that Christiana Figueres, former executive secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) will headline the 2020 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo. Figueres will deliver the keynote address during the opening session on Tuesday, November 10. This year’s virtual Greenbuild experience…

CCA and Thompson Construction Group Partner to Launch Industry’s First Single-Source Solution to Protect, Stabilize, and Rebuild Properties in Distress

by CCA and Thompson Construction on August 18, 2020

CCA, Construction Consulting Associates LLC and Thompson Construction Group formally announced the formation of CCT Partners, a first-of-its-kind joint venture to deliver end-to-end services to restore, rebuild, and reimagine properties in distress. Together, these industry leaders and their extensive network of strategic partners will assess property conditions and address troubled projects, bond defaults, and disasters—financial…

Marlboro Development Team is Growing and Promoting Staff in Upstate, SC

by Marlboro Development Team on August 18, 2020

Marlboro Development Team, Inc. (MDT) announced today the promotion of one staff member and the addition of another, Bill Keener andMichael Walsh. Bill Keener joined MDT in 2018 as Construction Manager and has been promoted to Vice President of Construction. Bill has over 30 years of vast construction experience across all sectors of industrial and…