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Efficiency eludes the construction industry
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From The Economist: American builders’ productivity has plunged by half since the late 1960s. NINE years ago the first concrete was poured for Berlin Brandenburg airport. It was expected to open in 2012, to cost €1.2bn ($1.8bn) and to welcome 34m passengers each year. Today the only...

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Talent wars are heating up
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From BD+C: AEC leaders say the 'talent wars' are heating up. A new survey from Building Design+Construction shows that U.S. architecture, engineering, and construction firms are being stymied by the shortage of experienced design and construction professionals and project managers. U.S. architecture, engineering, and construction firms are being...

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