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
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
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.
Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant
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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
Construction-heavy states that lack the latest energy-efficiency codes are among the focus areas for this round of federal funding, a U.S. Department of Energy official said.
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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.
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
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
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.
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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.
Construction Placements
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
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Strong Tie
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Joe Po lder , Senior Territory Sales Manager at Simpson Strong-Tie, introduces the HTTH6.5 heavy tension tie, our latest innovation. Recognizing the need for a holdown with load strengths intermediate between our HTT5 and HDU8 products , we developed a cost-effective solution to bridge that gap. Join Joe as he delves into the features and benefits of the HTTH6.5 and how it addresses the needs of the construction field.
Construction Placements
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
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Construction News
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Apprenticeships are the biggest source of social value for construction firms, according to new research. An analysis of 329 construction contracts with a combined value of £3.2bn concluded that they had delivered £860m worth of social value for the firms delivering them. The report by… The post Report: apprenticeships are construction firms’ main source of social value appeared first on Construction News.
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.
The Construction Index
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Planning permissions will need to increase by 55% to reach the government’s new annual target of 370,000 new homes.
Equipment World
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
This collector/contractor restored rare machines that inspired Cat's track loaders and runs vintage Cat dozers, scrapers and motor grader on the job.
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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.
The Construction Index
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
South London-based civil engineering contractor O'Keefe Construction has appointed Lee Horsley as managing director.
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.
The Construction Index
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Gilbert-Ash, the contractor responsible for the redevelopment of the National Portrait Gallery last year, has filed accounts for 2023.
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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.
Construction News
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
The administration process for one of the most high-profile construction firm collapses in recent times could drag on for “several years”, administrators have warned. Administrators from Interpath Advisory, who were appointed to lead Tolent Construction’s administration process in February 2023, said “complexities” around retentions and… The post Tolent administration could drag on for ‘several years’ appeared first on Construction News.
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.
Construction News
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Homes England has published a pipeline of major works worth over £200m. The pipeline, which is the first published under the new Labour government, and the first since February, details all projects planned for the next 18 months. It covers £210.2m worth of work, some… The post Homes England publishes £200m pipeline of work appeared first on Construction News.
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The Construction Index
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Manchester consulting engineer Civic Plus has a new archaeology and heritage consultancy, Civic Heritage.
Roads Online
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Wirtgen machinery benefits from European ingenuity, along with a design that’s perfectly suited to Australian conditions. Images: Wirtgen. Wirtgen and Stabilised Pavements Australia have formed a strong bond over two decades, with both benefitting from a loyal partnership. Roads & Infrastructure speaks to representatives from both companies to hear how the partnership has gone from strength to strength.
The Construction Index
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
An 81-year-old man died after falling through a hole in his bathroom that had been left by builders.
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
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