Construction job openings plummet 19%
Construction Dive
JULY 31, 2024
Analysts continue to attribute major changes in labor demand to residential construction, as the commercial sector retains momentum.
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DFI Announces 2024 Outstanding Project Award Winner
Civil + Structural Engineer
JULY 31, 2024
Plaquemines LNG Driven Pile Megaproject by Cajun Industries Hawthorne, N.J. : The winner of the 2024 DFI Outstanding Project Award is the Plaquemines LNG Driven Pile Megaproject, submitted by Cajun Industries. The award is being presented at DFI’s 49th Annual Conference on Deep Foundations in Aurora, Colorado, October 7–10. The project is a new, 632-acre (255 ha) liquid natural gas (LNG) export facility located in Port Sulphur, Louisiana, owned by Venture Global Plaquemines LNG.
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Idaho hangar builder cited for ‘irresponsible construction methods’
Construction Dive
JULY 31, 2024
OSHA fined two companies over $200,000 collectively, just a few weeks after the families of two workers who died filed suit against the contractors.
US Home Price Growth Soars to New Highs
The Pro Builder
JULY 31, 2024
U.S. housing prices are rising due to limited inventory and high mortgage rates. According to an analysis of the latest Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index from financial services company Bankrate, home prices increased by 5.9% as of May 2024, marking a new record for the third consecutive month. The 10-city and 20-city indices also saw annual increases of 7.7% and 6.8%, respectively.
Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors
Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant
Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.
More contech deals, fewer dollars mark 2024’s first half
Construction Dive
JULY 31, 2024
Innovations focused on green construction raked in the most money in the second quarter, capturing about 35% of total investment, according to Cemex Ventures.
These States Have the Highest Share of Assumable Mortgages
The Pro Builder
JULY 31, 2024
With high housing costs, those who are hoping to purchase a home need to think outside the box in order to do so. One way to purchase a home with a lower mortgage rate is through a home loan assumption, where the buyer takes over the home’s original mortgage and interest rate. According to housing market platform Realtor.com, more than 11 million homeowners in the U.S. have assumable loans, but some states are easier to secure these loans than others.
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Immigration levels have surged in recent years after a slowdown during the 2020 pandemic, with 2.7 million immigrants arriving in the U.S. in 2022 and 3.3 million in 2023. According to the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University, this increase is already affecting the housing market, but the full impact on household growth will take time to be fully realized.
Brinkmann Constructors founder steps down
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Newforma and AVEVA Announce Groundbreaking Integration for Enhanced Project Collaboration
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JULY 31, 2024
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Review of DfT capital spend portfolio could see more transport projects cancelled
New Civil Engineer
JULY 31, 2024
The transport secretary is commencing an internal review of the Department for Transport’s (DfT’s) capital spend portfolio to find ways of closing a £2.9bn funding gap for this year, which could spell the end for some large infrastructure projects. The post Review of DfT capital spend portfolio could see more transport projects cancelled appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
New government decides to keep Construction Leadership Council
The Construction Index
JULY 31, 2024
Sarah Jones, minister of state at both the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero and the Department for Business and Trade has added co-chair of the Construction Leadership Council to her list of duties.
Understanding Earned Value Management (EVM) in Construction Projects
Construction Placements
JULY 31, 2024
Understanding Earned Value Management (EVM) in Construction Projects Earned Value Management (EVM) integrates scope, time, and cost dimensions to provide a comprehensive view of project performance. Learn how to measure and improve construction project outcomes with practical examples and advanced techniques. The post Understanding Earned Value Management (EVM) in Construction Projects appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.
Glasgow approves Peel’s Yorkhill Quay plans
The Construction Index
JULY 31, 2024
Glasgow City Council has approved plans for the redevelopment of a derelict brownfield site on the Clyde into a new waterfront neighbourhood.
Every Contractor Needs An Effective Website - Unlock the Key to Increased Leads
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Grow Leads & Visibility! Contractors need more than word-of-mouth. A strong website boosts visibility, draws in leads, showcases skills, and enhances your credibility. Learn how a quality site, that is easy to manage, can set you apart from the competition, and help can take your construction business to the next level. Marketpath is a leading provider of high-quality website solutions tailored for contractors and the construction industry.
Rescue of 1918 Holt WWI tractor documented in YouTube video
Equipment World
JULY 31, 2024
Teen brothers Eli and Silas Christenbury of N.C. video their lives with vintage construction machinery as fourth-generation antique-equipment lovers.
Briggs & Stratton Names Cerniglia CEO
For Construction Pros
JULY 31, 2024
Kristina Cerniglia brings over 30 years of experience leading organizations in the manufacturing industry, most recently as CFO at Briggs & Stratton.
Enhancing the UK’s onshore wind industry
New Civil Engineer
JULY 31, 2024
The new government has committed to clean power and a target, among others, of doubling onshore wind by 2030. Onshore wind offers a cost-effective method for production of green electricity and the UK currently has over 2,600 operational onshore wind projects providing over 15GW of… The post Enhancing the UK’s onshore wind industry appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Winvic drives on with diversification
The Construction Index
JULY 31, 2024
Having already begun its move into highways, bed-to-sheds contractor Winvic now has designs on water, energy and the railways.
Outdated ERP? Spot the Signs Before It Stalls Your Progress
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Project 13 style model to ‘radically transform’ Network Rail £1.4bn Southern maintenance framework
New Civil Engineer
JULY 31, 2024
Network Rail has appointed 15 suppliers to its £1.4bn Southern Region minor works, buildings and civils partnership framework, utilising a new model described as a first for the rail sector. The post Project 13 style model to ‘radically transform’ Network Rail £1.4bn Southern maintenance framework appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
McAlpine plunges to £105m loss
The Construction Index
JULY 31, 2024
Accounts filed by Sir Robert McAlpine show £104.6m pre-tax loss for last year.
Skanska’s Adam Crossley on how the industry can remove obstacles to innovation
New Civil Engineer
JULY 31, 2024
“The construction industry is a high carbon emitting, low productivity industry and we need to be the opposite of those two things. We need a lot of innovation, collaboration and different ways of working to get there,” says Skanska UK director of sustainability and innovation… The post Skanska’s Adam Crossley on how the industry can remove obstacles to innovation appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Top Abandoned Houses for Sale in the UK – How to Purchase
UK Construction Blog
JULY 31, 2024
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Manchester United eyes up new £2bn stadium with 100,000 capacity
New Civil Engineer
JULY 31, 2024
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UK Construction Blog
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New Civil Engineer
JULY 31, 2024
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UK Construction Blog
JULY 31, 2024
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Civil engineering sector welcomes consultation on revised National Planning Policy Framework
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JULY 31, 2024
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JULY 31, 2024
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UK Construction Blog
JULY 31, 2024
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