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OCTOBER 23, 2023

The material is growing in popularity, but many contractors haven’t used it yet. Experts at Greenbuild offered some practical advice on how to get started.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Affordable Housing Community Utilizes Universal Design qpurcell Mon, 10/23/2023 - 10:14 About 8% of Maine residents ages 18 to 64 live with a mobility disability that significantly affects their daily activities, according to supportive housing provider 3i Housing of Maine (3i HoME). Within a couple of years, these individuals will have a new affordable housing option that supports independent living.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 23, 2023

In an industry where mental well-being has often been misconstrued as a weakness, PCL Construction boldly addresses mental health concerns.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Complimentary Steel Bridge 6-Part Live Lecture Series to be Held October 30 – November 15 WASHINGTON, DC – Federal funding allocated through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to repair or replace as many as 15,000 bridges in the United States is making its way into state and county budgets. In response, bridge owners and designers are seeking economical and time-saving ways to apply that funding to critical projects.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Email management platforms stand out as critical components for ensuring that construction projects remain on track, on deadlines and on budget.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed suit against a Minnesota firm where a recruiter quit after learning of the practice.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Could High Mortgage Rates Cause Home Prices to Drop in 2024? ldeakins Mon, 10/23/2023 - 10:38 Predicting the effects of rising mortgage rates on U.S. home prices in 2024 Morgan Stanley anticipates a possible 5% drop in home prices by December 2024 if 30-year fixed mortgage rates remain at current 8% levels. Elevated rates could result in flat home prices by the end of the year, and further sustained high rates could cause prices to fall 5%, even with a 5% growth in inventory, Insider reports.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Employee power is shaping the future of work, according to an analyst at the firm, and that shift provides employers a valuable signal.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Down Payment Diversity: How Much Homebuyers Are Putting Down Across the US ldeakins Mon, 10/23/2023 - 10:53 See which metro areas have buyers making the largest—or smallest—down payments for a home The amount that homebuyers are setting aside for their down payments varies significantly across the U.S. While down payments averaged around 13.8% during the third quarter of 2023—a decrease from 14.7% in the previous year—in some markets, such as Killeen, Texas, the average down payment is just 5.3%

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The tech giant hit pause on the project in December in order to change the design, according to a company announcement.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 23, 2023

WESTMINSTER, Colo. —Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB ) announced a donation of $100,000 to World Food Program USA’s corporate partner program, ERASE HUNGER, raising funds in support of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)’s school meals program around the world. In observance of World Food Day, Trimble’s donation will go toward supporting World Food Program USA’s campaign focused on supporting kids and their communities through a school meals program.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Housing Demand Still Strong Despite High Mortgage Rates ldeakins Mon, 10/23/2023 - 11:07 Rather than bowing out, prospective homebuyers are turning to new construction during a real estate slowdown Homebuying demand remains strong in the U.S., even as mortgage rates exceed 7%. In the third quarter of 2023, 17% of Americans expressed plans to purchase a home within a year, up from 15% during the previous quarter, according to the National Association of Home Builders' (NAHB) Housing Trends Report

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 23, 2023

ST. LOUIS – The Alberici/KAI Build Joint Venture partnership recently completed construction of The Mercy Center for Performance Medicine & Specialty Care and its connected 1,000-space parking garage. The multispecialty center is located on the campus of Mercy Hospital St. Louis and is one of the largest and most technology-rich outpatient surgery centers in the United States.

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Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 23, 2023

With the explosion of e-commerce in recent years, businesses have been scrambling to add warehouse space near distribution hubs. As a result, the popularity of prefabricated steel buildings has skyrocketed as a solution. Just head to the outskirts of any major metropolitan area, and you can’t help but notice clusters of steel warehouses going up seemingly overnight.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The likelihood of extreme weather causing damage to historic bridges, such as that seen on the Bridge of Dun in Scotland, could become more common, engineering specialists have told NCE. The post Infrastructure maintenance rethink needed as Storm Babet leaves sinkhole in historic bridge appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction News

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The government will not set a time limit on when accountable persons must share golden-thread information with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) and others – despite responses to a consultation calling for a precise timeframe. In a July 2022 consultation, the Department for Levelling Up,… The post Government won’t set time limit for golden-thread reporting appeared first on Construction News.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Network Rail has awarded the £93.4M main works contract to build the new Cambridge South railway station to J Murphy & Sons (Murphy). The post J Murphy & Sons awarded £93.4M contract to build Cambridge South station appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Contingency planning is a strategic plan to allocate resources, time, and money if “all hell breaks loose” on a project. It considers risk mitigation and planning for a worst-case scenario.  Contingency planning in construction is necessary. You're expected to throw in a percentage to cover a contingency plan in your estimates but is it enough? There is an art to this type of planning and, if project leaders aren’t careful, a contingency plan could cost the company a lot more than lapsed deadlin

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Construction Placements

OCTOBER 23, 2023

BHEL Recruitment 2023 For Supervisor Trainee | 75 Posts | 15-11-2023 BHEL Recruitment 2023 For Supervisor Trainee with 75 Posts vacancies, the last date to apply for this job is 15-11-2023 The post BHEL Recruitment 2023 For Supervisor Trainee | 75 Posts | 15-11-2023 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The labor shortage is an ongoing challenge, and it's an issue that's plaguing construction firms all around the world. Research by Autodesk and the AGC found that 85% of firms in the US have open positions, and 91% are struggling to fill at least some of these roles. In the UK , more than half (58%) of firms indicate that they are having trouble finding skilled workers.

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Roads Online

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The relocation of 22-kilometres of freight rail is now complete, making way for the METRONET Thornlie-Cockburn Link, Perth’s first east to west connecting rail line. The Thornlie-Cockburn Link will aim to make travel around the city by train more flexible and providing a higher level of public transport service to Perth’s southern suburbs. The freight rail needed to be relocated to the northern side of the rail corridor to allow for construction of the new METRONET Thornlie Cockburn-Link.

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Construction News

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The £72m refurbishment of the first steel-framed building in the City of London is underway. Galliford Try was appointed by St Martin’s Property Investments in July to revamp the Grade II listed Adelaide House on the north bank of the Thames. At the time of… The post Landmark £72m Adelaide House refurb gets underway appeared first on Construction News.

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Roads Online

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Works on accessibility upgrades to the Bundamba station in Queensland are now officially on track and well underway, with the first sod now turned on the project. The major upgrade will deliver an accessibility improved train station by late 2024, making catching a train easier for everybody, especially those using wheelchairs, pushing prams or carrying heavy luggage.

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Construction Placements

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The Convergence of Civil Engineering and Computer Science Dive into the intersection of Civil Engineering and Computer Science, and discover how this amalgamation is reshaping the construction industry, offering new educational and career avenues, and heralding a future of smart, sustainable constructions. The post The Convergence of Civil Engineering and Computer Science appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Civil Engineer Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Sooner or later you will find yourself in a position where you have to care for your aging parent. The emotions involved with their health as well as wanting them to be well cared for can be quite stressful, but it is easier to face this problem if you simplify your options. The following are […] The post Caring for Your Parents Simplified first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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Roads Online

OCTOBER 23, 2023

When it comes to compacting soil, Dynapac provides some of the best machinery on the market today. We spoke to Tracc Civil in Western Australia to see how Dynapac supports their business. T racc Civil is a civil engineering construction company. It completes all projects in-house through its different divisions of road construction, bulk earthworks, wall construction, and in-grounds divisions.

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Aerial imagery has emerged as a necessary tool for architecture, engineering, and construction firms seeking to improve pre-construction site analysis, make more informed planning decisions, and ensure all stakeholders have access to an accurate visualization of the site to keep the project moving forward. Download our guide and take a deeper look at how aerial imagery can be leveraged to drive project efficiency by reducing unnecessary site visits and providing the accurate details required to

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For Construction Pros

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Tread designs and rubber compounding define recent trends, leading to longer-lasting, smoother running tracks.

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Roads Online

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Life-sized models have been unveiled of Melbourne’ next generation trams, which will be evaluated and tested before production ramps up. The Victorian Government has invested $1.85 billion on 100 new G-class trams, as well as a new tram maintenance and stabling facility in Melbourne’s west. With greater capacity than the high floor trams, they will have space for up to 150 passengers and feature a low floor design to improve accessibility.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Cowi is to provide engineering and project management support to a Nordic start-up with ambitions to create a large-scale solid sorbent carbon removal facility in Iceland. The post Cowi to help deliver world first direct air capture with carbon storage project in Iceland appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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