The Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
As the end of 2024 approaches, housing industry professionals are looking ahead at what trends the new year may bring. According to Men’s Journal, a recent Annual Trends Report from Westlake Royal Building Products predicts upcoming trends in home exteriors, including mixed textures and biophilic elements, among other design choices.
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Users of Foundation Software, which serves 43,000 construction pros, may be at risk of intrusion if they still use default credentials, according to cybersecurity firm Huntress.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Expansion team will bring new life to 79-year-old stadium in Franklin Park Global integrated design firm Stantec was selected by Boston Unity Soccer Partners to redevelop White Stadium into a premier soccer venue for the city’s new National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) team. The firm is providing architecture and landscape architecture services. Designed by Fredrick Law Olmsted in the 1880s, the historic landmark Franklin Park is home to White Stadium, which was built in 1949 and has since falle
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Relatives of three of the six construction workers who died March 26 in Baltimore are filing suit against the cargo ship Dali’s owner and manager.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Veteran engineer with two decades of expertise in project management and structural design PHILADELPHIA – HNTB is pleased to announce that Dennis Stefanski, PE, has joined the firm as transit and rail engineering department manager. In this leadership role, Stefanski will oversee a multidisciplinary group of professionals, bringing his extensive expertise in project management, intradisciplinary coordination and structural engineering design to support various transit and rail clients.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
BERKELEY, Calif. — Harvest , the innovative technology company behind the award-winning *Smart Thermal Battery *, won a $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to integrate its cutting-edge smart controller with thermal energy storage. This integration promises to streamline HVAC installs, significantly reduce costs, and make next-generation technology more accessible to American homeowners.
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Noticing the red flags and knowing how to act is vital for fending off potential problems, according to a construction attorney.
The Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
While the average home value in the U.S. is $362,143, home prices vary widely across different parts of the country. The ResiClub blog examined housing markets across the country and identified the 20 counties with the highest typical home values. Nantucket County, Mass., tops the list at $2.73 million, followed by Pitkin County, Colo., and Teton County, Wyo., with typical home values of $2.39 million and $2.21 million, respectively.
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Executives said the full impact will take time to materialize as financing terms and project planning catch up to the new environment.
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The Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
For the past couple of decades, home flipping activity has closely followed the housing market's ups and downs. When looking at the housing market today, flipping activity closely mirrors what occurred in the early 2000s, according to recent analysis from property data provider Attom Data.
New Civil Engineer
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Network Rail is to begin upgrading existing overhead lines just south of Bedford this weekend as part of the £1.2bn Midland Main Line Upgrade. The post Overhead lines set to be upgraded as part of £1.2bn Midland Main Line Upgrade appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Placements
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
The Psychology of Construction: How Jobsite Environment Affects Worker Productivity The job site environment is crucial to worker productivity. Discover how factors like noise, layout, and lighting impact mental health and performance, and learn practical strategies to create a more efficient and worker-friendly construction site. The post The Psychology of Construction: How Jobsite Environment Affects Worker Productivity appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.
New Civil Engineer
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
The winners of the 2024 Inspiring Women in Construction & Engineering Awards were applauded at an awards ceremony in London last night. The post Winners revealed at 2024 Inspiring Women in Construction & Engineering Awards appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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The Construction Index
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Belfast City Council’s planning committee has approved the construction of the proposed Titanic Quarter Student Village.
New Civil Engineer
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
The last module in the lining of Heathrow Airport’s 870m cargo tunnel under its runways is about to be installed by Mace under a £145M renewal project. The post Mace reveals it is nearing completion of Heathrow cargo tunnel renewal appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Placements
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
IGCAR Recruitment 2024 for ITI Trade Apprentices | 198 Posts | 13-10-2024 IGCAR Recruitment 2024 for ITI Trade Apprentices with 198 Posts vacancies, last date to apply is 13-10-2024 The post IGCAR Recruitment 2024 for ITI Trade Apprentices | 198 Posts | 13-10-2024 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.
New Civil Engineer
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Tens of thousands more properties are at risk now compared to 2018 due to deteriorating flood defences, according to a leak to the Guardian newspaper. The post Defra leak reveals poor state of flood defences putting thousands of properties at risk 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
Construction Placements
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
How Generative Design is Disrupting Traditional Architecture and Construction Generative design, powered by AI, is disrupting traditional architecture by creating sustainable, adaptive, and efficient structures. Discover how it optimizes materials, reduces waste, and enhances environmental performance, driving the future of construction. The post How Generative Design is Disrupting Traditional Architecture and Construction appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.
New Civil Engineer
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
South Ayrshire Council has announced it is no longer funding Prestwick Spaceport, based at Prestwick International Airport, and the cut includes a £17M roads project. The post £17M of spaceport roads investment cut by South Ayrshire Council appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The Construction Index
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Self-employed construction subcontractors enjoyed another rise in earnings last month, according to a leading provider of business services to the industry.
New Civil Engineer
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Northern Ireland Water (NI Water) has awarded contracts valued at £800M to design, plan and build water and wastewater infrastructure under its capital works framework. The post NI Water appoints firms including Mott MacDonald, Stantec and WSP to capital works programme appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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Construction Placements
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
NIT Andhra Pradesh Recruitment 2024 for Faculty | 125 Posts | 10-10-2024 NIT Andhra Pradesh Recruitment 2024 for Faculty with 125 Posts vacancies, the last date to apply for this job is 10-10-2024 The post NIT Andhra Pradesh Recruitment 2024 for Faculty | 125 Posts | 10-10-2024 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.
New Civil Engineer
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Funding for the rebuild of Casement Park in Northern Ireland has been pulled amid fears the stadium can’t be built in time for Euro 2028. The post Funding pulled: ‘significant risk’ Casement Park stadium won’t be ready for Euro 2028 appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Roads Online
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Image: stock.adobe.com/sdecoret Rising energy costs, noise requirements and grid instability are growing challenges for infrastructure projects. It’s for these reasons that popularity and demand for battery technology has increased, with more and more project stakeholders considering making (and flipping) the switch. Are you a battery system manufacturer?
New Civil Engineer
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Local roads in the UK are at a crisis point after years of underfunding, which has left authorities unable to maintain them to the required level. The post What can be done to resolve the UK’s local road crisis? appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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Roads Online
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Image courtesy of the Victorian Government. The Victorian Government is encouraging the Brunswick community to submit their input for proposed designs and works to remove eight level crossings, which will also see three existing stations consolidated into two new accessible stations by 2030. The boom gates at Albion Street, Hope Street, Victoria Street, Albert Street, Dawson Street, Union Street and Brunswick Road in Brunswick, and Park Street in Parkville will be removed and replaced by an elev
Alberta Construction
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Alberta Construction Association (ACA) are pleased to see the Alberta government announcement that they will be boosting spending on school construction by $6.5 billion in capital funding, during Premier Danielle Smith’s address to Alberta last night. This funding will go towards the School Construction Accelerator Program boosting Alberta’s three-year capital spending to $8.6 billion.
Roads Online
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Image courtesy of Hobart Airport. A $130 million upgrade of the Hobart International Airport has reached a new milestone, with works commencing on improving the capacity of the runway, as well as additional improvements to surrounding infrastructure. The runway upgrades will allow for more tourists and freight to fly in and out of Tasmania. The upgrades will enable long-haul flight aircraft (such as the Boeing 787 and Airbus A350) to use the runway, which will open up competition allowing direct
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