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Avery Bang: A bridge-builder in every sense

Avery Bang: A bridge-builder in every sense

Bang's big theory. At 32, she has already won more accolades than most of us will compile in a lifetime. But as one of the stars of the new IMAX film Dream Big, the Bridges to Prosperity CEO also knows this is her best chance to inspire others to make 'heroic' career choices.  

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Top 10 BuiltWorlds Videos of 2016

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Top 10 BuiltWorlds Videos of 2016

In the last year, our original video series brought together the built environment’s most impactful firms and powerful thought leaders. As we wrap up 2016, we look back at the top 10 videos we produced.

Fired up! Tall timber tower passes key test

Fired up! Tall timber tower passes key test

Breakthrough? Putting out fires may sound bad, but advocates of tall wood buildings are happy to do it to win over doubters. This month, those behind Portland's proposed 12-story timber tower are telling anyone who will listen about recent test results. 

Real deals: Six P3 jobs in 7 states now underway

Real deals: Six P3 jobs in 7 states now underway

Public-private partnerships sure have been in the news lately, not always in the best light. But despite high-profile setbacks, most recently in Rio, the innovative project financing option still is gaining ground in the U.S. Here's a six-pack of tangible examples.

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Big Spender: Gov. Cuomo Pledges $100 Billion in New Construction

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Big Spender: Gov. Cuomo Pledges $100 Billion in New Construction

In his annual "State of the State" address, NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo this month pledged billions to fund overdue infrastructure improvements. Tired of waiting for Congress to act, the state is looking to P3 investment to help shoulder the load.

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Mammoth quarry to be giant reservoir in epic engineering milestone

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Mammoth quarry to be giant reservoir in epic engineering milestone

This week, south of Chicago, one of the world's longest-running civil engineering projects will achieve an epic milestone, 40 years and $3 billion after it all began. And it will do so with little fanfare.

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Hard Hat Hub launches new app for employers

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Hard Hat Hub launches new app for employers

On June 19, after more than a year of partnership with many of Chicago's top employers, Hard Hat Hub revamped its online portal to allow prospective employers to browse anonymous profiles, and then click to unlock a candidate's name, and contact information.

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Ozinga owes it all to dad, and his dad, and...

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Ozinga owes it all to dad, and his dad, and...

In an era of corporate conglomerates, construction still has more than its share of family-owned businesses. Chicago boasts long-standing firms like Pepper, Walsh, McHugh, and Graycor, all still led by members of the founding families. This Fathers' Day tribute comes from one such grateful heir.

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Workshops focus on AEC tech pain points

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Workshops focus on AEC tech pain points

This spring, BuiltWorlds has launched an informative, interactive series of informal workshops that we hope will raise the level of collaboration and understanding among members of our growing AEC community. 

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Chicago atwitter in wake of 1st AEC Hackathon

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Chicago atwitter in wake of 1st AEC Hackathon

Chicago's first-ever AEC Hackathon took over BuiltWorlds this past weekend, filling our space with creative engineers, architects, coders, hackers, students and volunteers. Teammates eagerly reached across competitive silos to collaborate on solving industry problems. Some took home prizes, but all left energized and blessed with new friends.

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