Construction unemployment returns to 2009 low
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 7, 2019
Wages were also up at the end of the month, to $30.81 an hour from $30.15 an hour last September.
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Deadline extension for LEED 2009 project certifications
BD+C
OCTOBER 1, 2020
LEED v3 includes all LEED 2009 rating systems. USGBC and GBCI are extending the LEED v3 certification deadline from June 30, 2021 to June 30, 2022. The additional year to submit for review is aimed at easing the burden of COVID-19 pandemic project schedule delays.
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Housing slump sees construction output fall
Construction Enquirer
JULY 6, 2023
Aside from the lockdown-related fall in house building, the rate of contraction was the fastest since April 2009. “Delivery times for building materials were also the most improved since 2009. Housing work (index at 39.6) decreased at the steepest pace since May 2020.
High Housing Costs in the US Weigh on Foreign Buyers
The Pro Builder
JULY 18, 2024
This is the fewest amount of foreign purchases since NAR began tracking this data in 2009. Foreign buyers purchased $42 billion worth of U.S. existing homes from April 2023 through March 2024, accounting for 54,300 properties. At the same time, the average home price for foreign buyers was the highest ever recorded at $780,300.
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HS2 chair: seven reasons the mega-project is overbudget
Construction News
JANUARY 12, 2024
HS2 chair and interim chief executive Sir Jon Thompson has provided MPs with seven reasons that the cost of the mega-project has exponentially increased since it was first mooted in 2009.
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Housing veteran bids to turn Inland Homes around
Construction Enquirer
JULY 23, 2023
75, has over 50 years experience in the industry and was a former CEO of MJ Gleeson which he joined in 2009 and left suddenly in 2019 following a row over pay and his succession. Veteran house builder Jolyon Harrison has been appointed as CEO at cash-strapped Inland Homes in a bid to turn the business around.
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Continental Tire Opens HQ Expansion
For Construction Pros
MARCH 21, 2024
Continental has invested more than $800 million in South Carolina since 2009. The new, 90,0000-square-foot building has capacity for 350 employees.
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NJ $4M Grant to Help Boost Access to Construction Trades for Women and Minorities
The Pro Builder
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
To further that goal, the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOL) has announced $4 million in funding through the New Jersey Builders Utilization Initiative for Labor Diversity program (NJBUILD), New Jersey Business Magazine reports.
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Developer delays $3B The Drew Las Vegas project for 2 years
Construction Dive
APRIL 22, 2019
The real estate mogul wants to finish a construction budget for the property, which a prior developer had sunk billions into before a 2009 bankruptcy.
TfL submits plan for DLR extension to Thamesmead
Construction Enquirer
JUNE 19, 2023
The project would take learnings from the 2009 when the DLR was extended to Woolwich Arsenal tunnelling beneath the River Thames, with housing growth following in areas including Woolwich, Canning Town, Pontoon Dock and West Silvertown.
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The Size of the Average Single-Family Home Is Shrinking
The Pro Builder
MAY 22, 2023
Home size rose from 2009 to 2015 as entry-level new construction lost market share. Since Great Recession lows (and on a one-year moving average basis), the average size of a new single-family home is now 4% higher at 2,486 square feet, while the median size is 7% higher at 2,262 square feet.
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Homebuyers Are Opting for Less Square Footage Amid Growing Affordability Crisis
The Pro Builder
MAY 24, 2024
Home size rose from 2009 to 2015 as entry-level new construction lost market share. According to insight from National Association of Home Builders’ Eye On Housing blog, median single-family square floor area decreased to 2,140 square feet during Q1 2024. This means the current median home size is just 4.5%
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T.S. Raulston Wins 2023 Construction Award For Award Winning Tech Stack
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MARCH 12, 2024
Raulston has been using Trimble products since 2009 to deliver better products to customers at a reduced cost and timeline. Congrats on your win!
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LEED 2009 quarterly interpretations, addenda now available
BD+C
APRIL 17, 2013
Quarterly interpretations and addenda to the LEED 2009 rating systems and reference guides are now available read more. Standards Codes and Standards'
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Rising Stars in Civil Engineering – Josh Kimbrell, PE, QSD/P, LEED Green Associate
Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 1, 2023
Accomplishments/Projects: Treasure Island Redevelopment, Project Manager and Engineer–San Francisco, CA; 681 Florida Casa Adelante Displaced & Low Income Family Housing–San Francisco; The Tidelands at UCSF Mission Bay BMR Housing–San Francisco, CA Education: BS in Civil Engineering, Santa Clara University Professional/Public Service: American Society (..)
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Home Size and Price Trends for Age-Restricted, Single-Family Housing
The Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), NAHB's Eye on Housing reports.
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Commercial work rise sees construction return to growth
Construction Enquirer
AUGUST 4, 2023
. “Supply conditions improved considerably in July, as a combination of weaker demand and replenished stocks meant that delivery times shortened to the greatest extent since 2009. “Decisions about buying a new home are being delayed by many consumers. ”
Best and Worst of Commercial Construction Practices in 2009
HardHatChat
DECEMBER 15, 2009
At the beginning of 2009, I don’t think anyone, including a national commercial general contractor like Englewood Construction, was prepared for the twists and turns that would face the commercial construction industry. See the December 2009 issue of Shopping Center Business. High – Green building. High – Green building.
Envelope specialist with £50m turnover goes into administration
Construction News
AUGUST 30, 2024
The company, a subsidiary of Latvia-based Skonto Group, had operated in the UK since 2009 and employed 40 people. Facade specialist Skonto Plan UK has gone into administration.
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Canada Drops Criminal Prosecution of Kiewit for 2009 Fatality
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
British Columbia authorities say death of key expert witness and changed testimonies made conviction of contractor and two former managers unlikely.
The US Housing Shortage Reaches a Crisis Point
The Pro Builder
JULY 25, 2023
New construction fell 80% peak to trough during the Great Recession from the third quarter of 2005 to the first quarter of 2009. According to Realtor.com, the U.S. housing market is short between 2.3 million and 6.5 million units, a deficit caused by more than a decade of underbuilding.
Target Value Deliery – How to Apply TVD with 5 Steps.
Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Target Value Delivery (TVD) is “a management practice that drives the (design and construction) to deliver customer values within project constraints” (Ballard, 2009). How to apply TVD: 1. Early involvement and ongoing participation of owners, engineers, and design/builders.
Colliers Engineering & Design Adds Leading Architecture Firm
Civil + Structural Engineer
JULY 11, 2024
Phase Zero Design has been serving its clients with excellence since 2009. “We are excited about the abundance of opportunities that this presents for our clients and our people, working together to advance the built environment.”
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Colliers Engineering & Design Adds Leading Architecture Firm
Civil + Structural Engineer
JULY 8, 2024
Phase Zero Design has been serving its clients with excellence since 2009. “We are excited about the abundance of opportunities that this presents for our clients and our people, working together to advance the built environment.”
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South-eastern construction partner, Chartway, redefines civil engineering with a greener vision
CCE Magazine
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Established in 2009, Chartway Partnerships Group is a leading land-led housebuilder operating across South East England.
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Which U.S. Counties Have the Highest and Lowest Homeownership Rates
The Pro Builder
JULY 18, 2023
NAHB analyzed county-level data from the 2021 five-year (2009-2021) American Community Survey and found significant variation in homeownership rates across U.S. homeownership rates remain below the levels reached during the mid-2000s housing boom.
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UES Expands Midwest Region with Acquisition of CSI
Civil + Structural Engineer
JULY 1, 2024
Founded in 2009, CSI provides comprehensive geotechnical engineering, drilling, testing, inspection, and environmental services. CSI was founded in 2009 with a corporate philosophy of providing sound engineering solutions to construction-related engineering projects.
2024 International Builders’ Show Attracts Largest Attendance in 15 Years
The Contractor Magazine
MARCH 1, 2024
This milestone attendance—the highest level since 2009—reflects the bullish outlook of the residential construction industry.
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Obituary: Jim Lammie, 91, Pushed Design Firm PB Upward as Chief Exec
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
As Parsons Brinckerhoff CEO and chairman between 1990 and 2009, Lammie expanded its global transportation niche and was key in its sale to U.K. contractor Balfour Beatty. The firm now is part of Canada-based design giant WSP.
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Gympie Bypass opens to traffic
Roads Online
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Construction of the overall Cooroy to Curra program began in September 2009. It is the final section of a 62-kilometre Bruce Highway program of works between Cooroy and Curra, totalling $2.549 billion.
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CMAA Foundation Awards Five Scholarships in 2023
Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Keville Scholarship was established in 2009 by Christine Keville, FCMAA, through her firm, Keville Enterprises, Inc. Keville Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Brianna Lopez from San Diego State University. She is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management. The Francis M. It was created in honor of her late father.
POLYETHYLENE PIPE GRADES DISCUSSED IN NEW TECHNICAL DOCUMENT
Civil + Structural Engineer
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
The PE 100-RC concept has been around since 2009,” stated Patrick Vibien, P.Eng., This publication offers a common basis and understanding to industry. PPI is the major North American association representing the plastic pipe industry.
Nonprofit Receives $60M in Funding for Community Development and Education
The Pro Builder
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Cinnaire has received NMTC allocations totaling over $534 million since 2009. The CDFI Fund's NMTC program has now awarded more than $70 billion in total, generating $8 of private investment for every $1 invested by the federal government.
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June Price Index Data Show Building Material Price Growth Slowing
The Pro Builder
JULY 17, 2023
during the past 12 months—the largest 12-month decrease since October 2009—with June being the second consecutive month in which prices remained unchanged. March was the last month this year in which prices increased, The National Association of Home Builders' Eye on Housing reports, and so far the index has gained 0.5% year-to-date.
Port Offers $7 Million in Grants for Large Park Projects
Civil + Structural Engineer
AUGUST 23, 2023
Combined with a previous program started in 2009, the Port of Long Beach has set aside more than $65 million, making it the largest voluntary port mitigation initiative in the country. To date, $38.9 million has been committed.
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Cintec in North America Announces their Cintec Anchoring System was used in helping Repair the Helmsley Building 230 Park Avenue, NYC
Civil + Structural Engineer
AUGUST 9, 2024
The Problem : By 2009, the building had begun to show its age. The property strategically straddles Park Avenue at 46th Street and offers a direct connection to Grand Central Station. It was acquired (2007) for One Billion One Hundred and Fifty Million USD.
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Obituary: Jim Lammie, 91, Pushed Design Firm Upward as Top Exec
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
PB's CEO and chairman between 1990 and 2009 expanded its global transportation niche and was key in sale to U.K. contractor Balfour Beatty as wholly owned unit. Firm now is part of Canada-based design giant WSP.
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With integrity and collaboration, Mark Beamish Waterproofing’s operational impact goes beyond the construction site
Construction Today
MARCH 26, 2024
Adam Beamish stepped in as President for his father’s business in 2009. However, this story dates back further than his induction.
Stantec enters design phase for US$100 million Tampa Bay Water potable water supply project in Hillsborough County
Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 24, 2023
In 2009, the firm served as the engineer of record for the Tampa Bay Water System Configuration 2 Pumping Station Expansions Project, which included the expansion of four major pumping facilities in the Tampa Bay Water Enhanced Surface Water System.
Henry Construction crashes into administration
Construction Enquirer
JUNE 8, 2023
His previous firm Lancsville went down in 2009 owing £23m. The 225 City Road project, known as The Arc, where Henry was six months late on programme facing monthly LADs of over £1m Henry Construction Projects is the second firm to collapse run by Mark Henry.
Innovative Technology helps deliver the Warrenton Southern interchange Project
Civil + Structural Engineer
AUGUST 1, 2023
He has been a full-time employee since January 2009 and is currently licensed in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. He has been a full-time employee since January 2009 and is currently licensed in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. Carl was selected as one of ENR’s Mid-Atlantic Top Young Professionals in 2021.
Abandoned 15-story high-rise becomes mixed-use luxury apartment building
BD+C
JULY 20, 2020
After being abandoned in 2009, GSP Development purchased the building and tasked Kimmich Smith Architecture and McShane Construction Company with redeveloping the structure into a Class A multi-family residence. . 1100 Apex, a formerly abandoned 15-story concrete building located in Clearwater, Fla., The project, positioned on a 2.1-acre
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7 must reads for the AEC industry today: July 21, 2020
BD+C
JULY 21, 2020
After being abandoned in 2009, GSP Development purchased the building and tasked Kimmich Smith Architecture and McShane Construction Company with redeveloping the structure into a Class A multi-family residence.". Abandoned 15-story high-rise becomes mixed-use luxury apartment building (BD+C) .
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