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LAX Automated People Mover construction won't be completed until 2025

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KTLA is reporting that construction setbacks on the long-awaited Automated People Mover transit system at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) have delayed the project until at least the end of 2025. ” The news comes after five years of construction on the $5.5 billion first phase of upgrades.

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LA halts Metro Purple Line construction over worker safety concerns

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“Metro has ordered its contractor to temporarily suspend all field work on the Purple Line Extension Section 2 Project due to the unacceptable rate of serious worker injuries,” Metro said in a statement. The safety of those building our county’s transportation projects must always be protected.”

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Port Authority of NY & NJ reaches milestone with new low-carbon concrete standards

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transportation agencies. Originally introduced in September 2020, the Clean Construction Program aims to reduce embodied carbon , promote the circular economy , and reduce air pollution from construction across all of the Authority’s projects through a range of initiatives.

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Studio Saxe elevates doughnut-shaped house in Costa Rican rainforest

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Studio Saxe has elevated a doughnut-shaped house in the Costa Rican rainforest Two researchers wanted to take advantage of the sunlight and blue sky by constructing an off-the-grid home surrounded by trees. After construction, the team replanted native vegetation that will grow, recapturing the house in the rainforest.

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New tool helps developers, contractors identify geographic risk for construction

BD+C

Developers and contractors entering new markets that are looking to mitigate their projects’ risk now have available an interactive tool that not only allows them to access real-time updates pertaining to the risk climate of municipalities across the U.S.,

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Bates Smart creates "uniquely Australian" monolithic embassy in Washington DC

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The building replaces a 1960s embassy constructed by Bates Smart McCutcheon on the same property, bringing the mid-century facility into the 21st century.

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Common Mistakes Every Contractor Should Avoid

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Savvy contractors understand that it’s impossible to eliminate every single job site error. To that end, here’s a list of common mistakes all contractors must avoid. . Always remember that while the construction business is never without risk, you can still work smart to promote safety. Overlooking safety concerns. Conclusion.