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The article offers a company profile of construction company, Greenman-Pedersen Inc. Topics include information of the company which is known in the transportation construction sector and highlights the construction projects the company worked on including the construction of the New Tappan Zee Bridge and the reconstruction of the Prospect Mountain highway in Binghamton. Furthermore, the company is also involved in the design and engineering of schools in New York.

The article reports that the Civil engineering salaries are on the rise, but gaps by gender and ethnicity persist, according to the 2021 American Society of Civil Engineers Civil Engineering Salary Report of members.

The article discusses "Construction activity continues to dig of one of the deepest and shortest recessions in U.S. history," saying Richard Branch, chief economist at Dodge Data & Analytics. Topics include the views of David Burstein, senior principal, on resources; and the largest projects that broke ground include the $1-billion Facebook data center.

The article presents questions and answers related to ENR magazine's cost indexes including about what is the difference between ENR's Construction Cost Index (CCI) and its Building Cost Index (BCI); about what kinds of construction are represented in the ENR indexes; and how to apply cost indexes accurately to construction projects.

The article discusses the COVID-19, continue to grow across the world, and with that comes economic uncertainty. Topics include chief economist at Construct Connect, notes that in addition to worries regarding COVID-19, oil prices have being dropped due to the increasing production in Saudi Arabia; and the U.S. John Mother sole, director of research for IHS Market, reports that commodity prices as measured by the Materials Price Index (MPI) are projected to drop by more than 20 percent.

The article informs on the negative impact of coronavirus on China's economy and slow global commerce. It mentions that economists and industry participants brace for market effects worldwide as China interrupts commerce to curb the spread. It also mentions the comments of China market analyst Brian Coulton at Fitch Ratings on same.

The article offers information on report of Dodge Data & Analytics related to construction industry in 2020. Topics discussed include forecast of one percent decline in total construction; rise in office and warehouse construction due to data centers and large distribution centers; and decline in steel rebar and structural steel prices in 2020.

The article offers information on a report by Dodge Data & Analytics, according to which commercial and non-building construction is expected to decline in 2020. Topics discussed include that the decline is due to a drop in both residential and non-residential building; views of Richard Branch, chief economist at Dodge Data & Analytics; and lack of affordability and supply for starter homes in 2019.

The article discusses the prices of natural gas. Topics discussed include views of Dodge Data & Analytics' chief economist Robert A. Murray, on construction, the crafts that include carpenters, plumbers, and insulators, and total cement consumption that is predicted by the Portland Cement Association.

The article presents questions and answers related to building and construction cost indexes on topics including kinds of construction, ENR data, and price materials.

The article reports on the forecast of oil, steel and construction material prices and the effect of tariff. Topics mention including the period of the relative calm according to the economists, benefits of the tax reform in the economic growth and increased of wages according to the Construction Labor Research Council.

The article reports that according to project data provider Dodge Data & Analytics (DDA) , construction started in third quarter (Q3) has declined in August and July 2018 with several projects underway. Topics discussed include views of DDA vice president Bob Murray on commercial building and public works, tariff imposed on steel by U.S. and decline in price of energy.

The article discusses that the ENR's indexes measure the costs of non-residential buildings, the housing market has had a major impact on index movement. Topics discussed include the ENR 20-city average yearly price for 2x4 lumber rose 25.6% by the end of 2020, while overall Material Cost Index experienced an increase of 8.3% Both skilled and common labor saw a modest gain; and the ENR Building Cost Index increased 4% while the Construction Cost Index rose 2.1% over the same period.

The article discusses the Engineering News-Record (ENR's) indexes measure the costs of non-residential buildings, the housing market has had a major impact on index movement. Topics include the ENR 20-city average yearly price for lumber fell 4.9percent by the end of 2019, while the overall Material Cost Index being experienced an increase of 3.8 percent; and the indexes being computed with real prices, the proportion of a given component within the index vary with its relative escalation rate.

The article offers information on chief business economist at IHS Markit, Chris Williamson, has noted that both supply and demand have likely to be affected by coronavirus-related fears. Topics include the views of Richard Branch, chief economist at Dodge Data & Analytics, on inputs; and the views of Dan Kaufman, regional president with JE Dunn Construction in Atlanta, Georgia, on project.

The article discusses the forecasts of construction industry in the U.S. according to Dodge Data & Analytics. Topics mention including the benefits of the increased federal funding for the transportation projects, prices of building materials such as cement, lumber and steel and driving gwoth of the natural gas pipeline projects.

The article reports on the Groundbreaking Women in Construction conference held May 14-16, 2018, in San Francisco, California. It cites issues discussed at the conference including obstacles faced by women engineers in the construction industry, women entering the construction trades, and efforts to recruit more women into the industry.

The article presents questions and answers related to construction cost indexes in the U.S. including the types of construction that are represented in the indexes of the journal "ENR," the sources of data, and the differences between the Building Cost Index and Construct Cost Index.

The article reports on the rise in prices of steel, cement and lumber tariffs in the U.S. The topics discussed include the rise in prices of lumber products from January to March 2018, the forecasts of the research and analysis service provider IHS Markit Ltd. for softwood lumber, steel and cement products for 2018, the tariffs implemented by the government agency the U.S. Department of Commerce from Canadian lumber entering the country, and the attributing factors for its rise in prices.

The article focuses on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics study, ``Measuring Productivity Growth in Construction,'' according to which construction industry has seen profit and mentions that the study applies price deflators across industry. Topics discussed include views of Ken Simonson, chief economist at the Associated General Contractors of America, on the same, labor-hours in singlefamily construction and productivity gain by the industry.

The article discusses the market outlook of the U.S. Lumber industry and the industry forecasts for 2018. Topics of the article include the inflation spike witnessed in the U.S. lumber industry in recent years, along with the 2018 industry forecasts for the U.S. structural steel, cement, and asphalt industries.

The article focuses on the financial performance of the construction market in New York City in 2017 mentioning about various ongoing construction projects in the city.

The article discusses the advancement of the world manufacturing construction industry in 2016 despite economic uncertainties. Donald C. Oberlies, vice president of Alberici Constructors, notes the emergence of more new manufacturing plant opportunities abroad versus domestically. The reliance of Chinese manufacturers more on robotic arms to meet the demands for higher quality and counter the trend of falling exports is also tackled.

The article explores the financial performance of construction company Top Specialty Contractors in 2015, generated an increase on its business revenue due to the booming demand in mechanical and electrical construction in New Jersey.

The article discusses the highlights of the Groundbreaking Women in Construction conference, held in San Francisco, California on May 23-24, 2019. The conference focused on advancing women in industry careers and leadership while also targeting emerging workplace issues. Speakers at the event included Suffolk Construction's executive vice president Jay Tangney, and women's leadership coach and author Sally Helgesen.

The article discusses prices of structural steel and cement. Topics discussed include impact of hyperinflation on materials prices, cement, steel, and lumber that were selected for ENR's indexes, and materials component included in the construction items and construction costs in the U.S. that are indicated by the indexes.

The article discusses the sustainable architectural design of the Palomar College Maintenance and Operations Buildings in San Marcos, California, designed by Berkebile Nelson Immenschuh McDowell Inc. (BNIM).

The article focuses on the solution developed by the research economist Leo Sveikauskas for calculating the growth of productivity in the construction industry.

The article offers information on the Riskcast productivity app which seek to reduce jobsite paperworks from Riskcast Solutions Inc.

The article discusses the construction revenues of various construction companies in New York. The author highlights the reports of revenue changes in some of the construction companies in the U.S. including AECOM and Arcadis North America whose regional revenue declines while Parsons Brinckerhoff's have increased its revenue in the transportation construction. Also presented are upcoming construction projects in the New York City such as Second Avenue subway.

The article discusses the architectural design of the National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II) project located at the Brookhaven National Laboratory in Upton, New York and funded by the U.S. Energy Department Research and Development (R&D), designed by architecturral firm HDR Inc.

The article reports on the increase in school and university construction projects in the U.S. as of 2015 and also on the changes in the post-recession trends. Topics include increase in money spent on construction in the education sector in 2015 from previous year as reported by the U.S. Department of Commerce, a shift in new building, mainly in construction of undergraduate housing noted by Ryan Freeman from McCarthy Building Cos. Inc. and several charts related to top college projects.

The article reports that the construction cost data provider Gordian has launched a big-data driven service that is designed to predict the construction project cost changes up to three years into the future.

The article reports that according to Dodge Data & Analytics Inc., the total construction starts are up 1% in the first half of 2018 compared to 2017.

The article reports on the implications of inflation on the cement and steel prices and labor in the construction industry in the U.S. The topics discussed include the effects of the recovery of the housing market on the ENR building Cost Indexes of the journal "ENR," the modest rise in labor costs, and charts showing the building and construction costs index.

The article focuses on construction project of Irvine USD of Portola High School in California owned by Irvine Unified School District which got K-12 Education category award at the Award of Excellence of the periodical. Topics discussed include the project was designed by HMC Architects and constructed by C.W. Driver LLC, installation of electrochromic glazing in the administration and performing arts buildings, importance of sustainability in project.

The article presents the highlights of the journal's Global Construction Summit held in New York City on September 10, 2015. Topics include the adoption of digital engineering technologies in the construction industry, project management, and the deteriorating infrastructure funding worldwide. Speakers include design firm Atkins' Uwe Krueger, Nuria Haltiwanger of ACS Infrastructure Development, and Fluor Corp.'s Richard Pierce.

The article reports on the demands of Regional Plan Association, a research and advocacy group to accelerate the Gateway/ Project and a planned expansion of the Northeast Corridor rail line between Newark, New Jersey and Manhattan that would include a new Hudson River tunnel and second bus station built under Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in Manhattan

The article discusses the planning stages for "Big U" flood protection projects in New York City. Topics mentioned include the East Side Coastal Resiliency (ESCR) Project that aims to lower the risk of flood to vulnerable neighborhoods, the Broad Channel Street Raising Project located in Queens, New York to curb the flooding from Jamaica Bay, and the work at Stuyvesant Cove to elevate the park.

The article reports on the construction of the Absecon Inlet Coastal Storm Damage Reduction Structure in Atlantic City, New Jersey, a seawall-like project which aims to combat storm surge and rising sea waters.

The article reports on the announcement of New York Government Andrew Cuomo on the closure of the Indian Point nuclear power plant in 2021.

The article reports on the propose major restoration and reconstruction plan for the John F. Kennedy International Airport, in New York City, detailing additional interconnecting terminals, airport roadways and parking lots on January 4, 2017.

The article focuses on the renovation of the Bow Tie Building in Times Square, New York City. Topics include the dark-green plywood wall that hides the construction activities in the structure, New York City-based construction manager Richter + Ratner (R+R), and building owner Bow-Tie Partners. Comments from R+R vice president David Brown are also mentioned.

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