The Pro Builder
AUGUST 19, 2024
Investor activity in the U.S. housing market is stabilizing after several years of fluctuations. In Q2 2024, investor purchases of homes rose by 3.4% year-over-year, marking the largest increase since Q2 2022. According to real estate data tracker Redfin, investors bought $43 billion worth of homes during this period, marking the biggest gain in two years.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 19, 2024
The NBA arena built by an AECOM Hunt-Turner joint venture in Inglewood, California, hosted its inaugural concert this month, although with some technical difficulties.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
AUGUST 19, 2024
For more than three decades, The New York State Department of Transportation has had an established partnership with WSP for transportation management services. NEW YORK — Under contract with New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), WSP recently began operating the state’s Region 11 Transportation Management Center (TMC), which monitors conditions on state-owned roadways in the Bronx, Queens, Kings, New York and Richmond counties.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 19, 2024
Developers are taking a wait-and-see approach to projects, expecting that conditions are about to improve, according to economist Michael Guckes.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
AUGUST 19, 2024
Firm provided services over three phases of Central Florida’s first commuter rail system LAKE MARY, Fla. – HNTB joins the Florida Department of Transportation in celebrating the completion of the SunRail program , a 61-mile commuter rail project serving the Greater Orlando area from Poinciana to DeLand. HNTB provided preliminary design and construction engineering inspection (CEI) in all three phases of the program starting in 2011.
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Construction Dive
AUGUST 19, 2024
Learn how employers can boost construction workforce well-being through holistically addressing chronic pain.
The Pro Builder
AUGUST 19, 2024
The housing market is moving into a neutral position, offering a more balanced environment for both buyers and sellers. According to a report from real estate marketing platform Zillow, July 2024 marked the first time the housing market has been in a neutral position since December 2023. This is due to a recent slowdown in competition causing homes to sit on the market for longer.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 19, 2024
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New Civil Engineer
AUGUST 19, 2024
North Lanarkshire Council has appointed AtkinsRéalis to complete the Stage 3 design of the £185M East Airdrie Link Road. The post AtkinsRéalis appointed to complete design for £185M East Airdrie Link Road in Scotland appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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Construction Dive
AUGUST 19, 2024
Anthony Armento, who spent 17 years at New Jersey-based Torcon, will manage day-to-day preconstruction efforts in the company’s Philadelphia office.
New Civil Engineer
AUGUST 19, 2024
Mid Devon District Council has expressed its disappointment at the government’s recent decision to withdraw funding for the reopening of two new train stations that were due to be funded under the Restoring Your Railway fund. The post Mid Devon District Council disappointed at government’s decision to withdraw funding for two new stations appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 19, 2024
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Roads Online
AUGUST 19, 2024
SAMI, John Holland and State Asphalts NSW worked together to reach a sustainable outcome for major construction works. Image: State Asphalts. SAMI Bitumen Technologies and State Asphalts NSW are supporting John Holland to trial a new sustainable asphalt on a major project in south-west Sydney. We speak to representatives from all three on how this project could be used as the new standard for sustainable material use.
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BDC Network
AUGUST 19, 2024
Harnessing AI to revolutionize architectural design and creativity 0 qpurcell Mon, 08/19/2024 - 10:35 AEC Tech Architects are wondering if AI will replace us. For Vessel, the gains offset the fear. We believe there is wisdom in the unattributed quote, “You won’t lose your job to AI. You will lose your job to someone using AI.” Peter Schwartz, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, and Brian Van Winkle, AIA NCARB Designers Architects AEC Tech Architects are wondering if AI will replace us.
Roads Online
AUGUST 19, 2024
Image courtesy of the New South Wales Government. The doors have officially opened on the $21.6 billion city section of the Sydney Metro project. The driverless section of the M1 Line includes an additional 15.5-kilometres of metro and has six new underground stations, including at North Sydney, Barangaroo and Martin Place, as well as new platforms at Central and Sydenham.
The Construction Index
AUGUST 19, 2024
Keltbray has sold its infrastructure business, Keltbray Infrastructure Services Limited (KISL), to EMK Capital, a London private equity outfit.
Roads Online
AUGUST 19, 2024
Image courtesy of CONQA. Material courtesy of CONQA Wednesday 28th Aug | 10am AEST/12pm NZST Join this live webinar with Infrastructure Division Manager, Sudeshan Mundali from CONQA as he shares how effective quality assurance processes lay a solid foundation for the future of growth in infrastructure. See how digitising quality assurance processes can help organisations to; Implement digital QA for sustainable outcomes Drive a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration Enhance stake
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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
New Civil Engineer
AUGUST 19, 2024
Neom, the Saudi Arabian government-led giga-project, has held an inaugural awards ceremony recognising its business partners’ “outstanding contributions” to social responsibility, but hasn't named them. The post Neom omits to name companies recognised at social responsibility awards appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Placements
AUGUST 19, 2024
How 5G Technology is Transforming Construction Site Connectivity and Operations 5G technology is set to revolutionize construction sites by enhancing connectivity, enabling advanced technologies like IoT, AR, and AI, and driving operational efficiency. Explore how this next-generation network is reshaping the industry, reducing downtime, and paving the way for smarter, safer construction practices.
Construction News
AUGUST 19, 2024
Bam Construction has reported a £31.4m pre-tax loss after struggling with high inflation and supply chain insolvency. The contractor lost money on revenue of £897.6m in the year to 31 December 2023 – representing a small reduction from the £900.9m it turned over in 2022,… The post Bam Construction reports £31.4m loss appeared first on Construction News.
Roads Online
AUGUST 19, 2024
Image courtesy of the Victorian Government. Tunnelling has begun on the North East Link project in Victoria, with the first of two TBMs now digging the 6.5-kilometre tunnel between Watsonia and Bulleen. North East Link is the biggest ever investment in Melbourne’s north east. The 6.5 kilometre North East Link tunnels from Watsonia to Bulleen will take 15,000 trucks off local roads a day and reduce travel times by up to 35 minutes.
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Construction News
AUGUST 19, 2024
Keltbray has sold off its infrastructure services arm in a bid to refocus on the built-environment sector. The firm announced today (19 August) that it sold Keltbray Infrastructure Services Ltd (KISL) to private equity firm EMK Capital for an undisclosed amount. Keltbray said in a… The post Keltbray sells infrastructure services to private equity firm appeared first on Construction News.
New Civil Engineer
AUGUST 19, 2024
Prehistoric artefacts dating back to at least 3000 BC have been found during early works for a new prison in Inverness. The post Iron and Bronze Age settlement found during early works at Highlands prison appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Placements
AUGUST 19, 2024
HVAC Technician Job Description: Skills, Responsibilities, and Career Outlook Explore the essential job description of an HVAC technician, including key responsibilities, required skills, career opportunities, and global salary insights. The post HVAC Technician Job Description: Skills, Responsibilities, and Career Outlook appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.
New Civil Engineer
AUGUST 19, 2024
Photo-realistic images of the revamped Darlington station made by Aecom have been revealed by Network Rail, offering a glimpse into the £140M project due to be completed by 2025. The post Network Rail unveils Aecom images of £140M Darlington station regeneration appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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The Construction Index
AUGUST 19, 2024
The Mineral Products Association has published the UK’s first environmental product declarations for asphalt.
New Civil Engineer
AUGUST 19, 2024
Network Rail is assessing what further work needs to be carried out at the Blackheath rail tunnel in south London after a 10-week shutdown. The post Network Rail assesses 19th century Blackheath tunnel for further repairs appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The Construction Index
AUGUST 19, 2024
Accounts filed by Bam Construction Limited show a pre-tax loss of £31.4m for the year to 31st December 2023.
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