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SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Infrastructure projects will be held up if the government is not funded by Sunday, according to the White House and association leaders.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Renting Remains More Affordable Than Buying in Most US Metro Areas ldeakins Tue, 09/26/2023 - 11:05 In all but three of the nation's 50 largest metro areas, renting is more cost-effective than buying a home The dream of homeownership is becoming increasingly elusive for first-time buyers as surging home prices and soaring mortgage rates make renting more appealing.

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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Public money is keeping factory construction humming along at a record pace, including for new North Carolina and Louisiana facilities worth $3.6 billion total.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

New PropTech Tools Are Revolutionizing Home Sales and Renovations ldeakins Tue, 09/26/2023 - 11:10 Real estate pros recently met up at the NAR iOi Summit to discuss the benefits and challenges of implementing a number of new PropTech tools At the National Association of Realtors' iOi Summit last month, real estate professionals explored the ever-growing ways in which PropTech, short for "property technology," is changing the way Americans buy and sell homes.

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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

A federal complaint alleges supervisors initially tried to keep the 2021 discovery out of the news before suggesting workers of color planted the items.

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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

There are a slew of changes that contractors need to be aware of, or risk paying back wages and penalties.

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The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

New-Home Sales Declined in August Due to High Mortgage Rates, Pricing Pressure ldeakins Tue, 09/26/2023 - 11:32 A housing affordability crisis is taking a toll on homebuyer demand and leading to a slowdown in new-home sales New-home sales declined by 8.7% from July to August to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 675,000 due to persistently elevated mortgage rates, which now average 7.49%, according to the Washington Examiner.

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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

With funding from the 2021 infrastructure law, Amtrak plans major work on bridges, tunnels and other projects.

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Prodyogi

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

A slab-on-ground structure requires a properly prepared ground sub-base. A stable and sturdy ground base support is necessary to keep the concrete slab level and haul for a longer period without settlement. Here is a quick guide on pouring a concrete slab on the ground.

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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The Milford, Massachusetts-based contractor nabbed directors from Lendlease and Gilbane to lead its office in the Raleigh-Durham region.

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Construction News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Build UK has named Julie White as its new chair. White, the owner and managing director of D-Drill & Sawing, succeeds former ISG chief executive Paul Cossell, who stands down after less than two years. Cossell took over from former Osborne chief executive Andy Steele.… The post Build UK names new chair appeared first on Construction News.

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New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

City of Doncaster Council is surging ahead with its plan to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) by launching procurement for a company to bring it back into operation. The post Hunt begins for company to reopen, operate and develop Doncaster Sheffield Airport appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

David Savage is a partner and the construction & infrastructure co-lead at Charles Russell Speechlys The 1st October is a big day for the construction sector. This date marks the new building-control regime for higher-risk buildings (HRBs) and the deadline for submitting the application to… The post 1 October 2023: are we ready for the building-control overhaul?

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New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Ofwat has ordered water companies to gear up for better delivery after more than £1.7bn of cash set aside to enhance water infrastructure went unspent over the past three years. The post Struggling water companies leave £1.7bn of infrastructure enhancement budgets unspent appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The winning team from Oregon State University. Photo courtesy PCI. Oregon State University has won the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute’s (PCI’s) 2023 Engineering Design Competition, also known as the Big Beam Competition. The national competition teaches college students important structural engineering skills in an applied learning environment which will benefit them in their future professions.

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New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The proposed £46.2M Long Stratton Bypass has been granted full planning permission by South Norfolk Council. The post Full planning permission granted for £46.2M Long Stratton Bypass appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Housing contractor Real LSE has filed a notice to appoint administrators. The £19m-turnover firm sent the application to the Companies Court last Friday (22 September), according to CreditSafe. Real LSE is a subsidiary of Real Group, focusing on projects in London and the South East… The post Housing contractor files administration notice appeared first on Construction News.

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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 Specifier

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The International Code Council’s ( ICC ’s) 2024 plumbing and mechanical codes have the most significant changes in 25 years. Photo courtesy International Code Council. The 2024 editions of the International Code Council ’s ( ICC ’s) International Plumbing Code ( IPC ) and International Mechanical Code ( IMC ) will provide the most substantial format changes to the International Codes (I-Codes) in 25 years.

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Equipment World

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Get prepared before temperatures drop with these products designed to fend off the cold. OSHA also offers tips for staying safe in winter.

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New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Financially strained Thurrock Council must find a further £5.6M if it is to deliver the promised Stanford-le-Hope station upgrade, council documents reveal. The post Bankrupt Thurrock Council needs further £5.6M for Stanford-le-Hope station overhaul appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Placements

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

L&T (B&F IC) Walk-in for Multiple Job Openings on 5th and 6th October 2023 in Faridabad L&T Construction's Buildings & Factories is a business vertical that is equipped with the domain knowledge, requisite expertise and wide-ranging experience to undertake Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) of all types of building and factory structures through its dedicated Business Units.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Skanska finished the $256 million construction and renovation of Belmont Middle and High School in Belmont, Massachusetts. Photos courtesy Skanska. Skanska has finished the $256 million construction and renovation of Belmont Middle and High School. The 41,899-m 2 (451,000-sf) project achieved sustainability by relying on alternative energy sources, including geothermal wells and solar energy.

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Construction Placements

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The Rise of Interdisciplinary Roles in the Construction Industry Dive into the dynamic world of construction as we unravel the significance of interdisciplinary roles. From legal intricacies to financial strategies, discover how these roles are reshaping the industry's landscape. The post The Rise of Interdisciplinary Roles in the Construction Industry appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Construction News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Kier is being sued over its work on an allegedly defective £36m police station – 15 years after it was completed. Administrators for a private finance initiative (PFI) company are looking for £3.5m from the contractor for the costs of the alleged problems, which relate… The post Kier sued over police station ‘defects’ 15 years after completion appeared first on Construction News.

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For Construction Pros

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

All three new models received their first public showing earlier this year at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023. The Hyundai HX35AZ, HX40A, and HX48AZ excavators are featured in the company’s exhibit (Booth K341) at The Utility Expo.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The MIRA residential tower in San Francisco reimagines the classic bay window, a common feature in old city housing, creating a technically advanced, twisted facade that provides abundant daylight and views to each apartment. Designed by the project architect Studio Gang , with Perry Architects Inc. and Barcelon Jang Architecture as associate architects, the innovative use of bays in the design allows for an efficient exterior, maintaining nearly 180-degree views while meeting stringent energy s

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Rapport3

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Rapport3 Client FaulknerBrowns Completes an Ultra-Low Energy Sports Centre for the University of Portsmouth Rapport3 client FaulknerBrowns has completed the £57m Ravelin Sports Centre for the University of Portsmouth. The facility is a model for energy-efficient sports facilities in the UK. It has a 25-meter swimming pool, a sports hall with eight courts, a fitness suite, studios, squash courts, and climbing facilities.

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New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Arup and Aecom have landed key roles on National Grid's project to build high voltage overhead power lines across Lincolnshire. The post Arup and Aecom to manage environmental assessment on £1bn Lincolnshire powerline upgrade scheme appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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