Construction Dive

JULY 25, 2024

Legal experts say regardless of whether the standard will be adopted, it’s a helpful tool and provides insight into the agency’s view of heat safety.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 25, 2024

Amid a challenging housing market, the number of mortgage loans in forbearance increased slightly in June to 0.23%. According to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Loan Monitoring Survey, 115,000 homeowners are in forbearance plans, and since 2020, mortgage servicers have provided forbearance to approximately 8.2 million borrowers. Marina Walsh, MBA’s vice president of industry analysis, says this is the first time the number of loans in forbearance has increased since October 2022.

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Construction Dive

JULY 25, 2024

A Flatiron/Herzog joint venture will build the Maryland rail update, which aims to improve reliability and speed on the busy Northeast Corridor.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 25, 2024

As home builders seek new ways to reach the next generation of homebuyers, some are starting their brand-building brand affinity early on by catering to new architectural and design trends that appeal to this demographic. Generation Z and Millennials are drawn to home décor styles driven by self-expression and social influence, according to Men's Journal, which drew on research by home builder Taylor Morrison to identify five design trends with next-gen appeal.

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Construction Dive

JULY 25, 2024

Todd Friis, senior vice president of risk management for the Chicago builder, says he sometimes has to get creative in order to improve jobsite safety.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 25, 2024

The publication of National Infrastructure Commission Design Group’s Project Level Design Principles could signify a change in the way infrastructure benefits communities. The post NIC’s Project Level Design Principles could maximise infrastructure benefits appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 25, 2024

Factoring in weather, local materials, and preference, home styles vary greatly across the U.S. Some regions of the country are home to unique housing types, but other home building styles are popular throughout the U.S. Housing market platform Redfin put together a list showing which styles are the most popular, with some including ranch style homes, Cape-Cod Style houses, cottage-style houses, and modern houses, among other types of homes.

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The Construction Index

JULY 25, 2024

Network Rail has developed a new type of composite sleeper with substantially less embedded carbon than traditional wooden or concrete ones.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 25, 2024

For humans, construction jobs are laborious, often coming with long hours and hazardous conditions. But the adoption of new technology could help ease the burden of workers, according to Architect Magazine. Automated machines, or robots, can help carry out more difficult or dangerous tasks and keep workers safe. Some areas of the construction industry have already begun the process of implementing new technology into their daily work, but there is still a lot that has yet to be explored when it

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Managing construction projects in disparate systems and spreadsheets is difficult due to numerous moving parts and diverse stakeholder needs. A dynamic, intuitive software solution is essential for everyone involved—owners, designers, engineers, Construction Managers, and General Contractors. Companies need a secure, centralized system to manage documents, scheduling, financials, and more.

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For Construction Pros

JULY 25, 2024

With conventional stringliners, the process is vulnerable to human error. Automated and robotic stringlines help remove that human variable and increase accuracy.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 25, 2024

Amid a challenging housing market, the number of mortgage loans in forbearance increased slightly in June to 0.23%. According to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Loan Monitoring Survey, 115,000 homeowners are in forbearance plans, and since 2020, mortgage servicers have provided forbearance to approximately 8.2 million borrowers. Marina Walsh, MBA’s vice president of industry analysis, says this is the first time the number of loans in forbearance increased since October 2022.

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Construction Placements

JULY 25, 2024

How to Measure Rainwater: Understanding the Process and Importance Discover the essential techniques and tools for measuring rainwater, and understand why accurate rainfall data is vital for flood prediction, agriculture, and climate study. The post How to Measure Rainwater: Understanding the Process and Importance appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 25, 2024

Structural repairs to wrought ironwork, grit blasting and repainting, waterproofing of the road deck and resurfacing on the High Level Bridge on Tyneside have been completed by Network Rail’s contractor AmcoGiffen in a £5.2M restoration programme. The post AmcoGiffen completes £5.2M restoration of High Level Bridge over River Tyne appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Roads Online

JULY 25, 2024

Image: stock.adobe.com/AlexandraDaryl. The Federal Government has announced three new appointments to the National Transport Commission (NTC). Loretta Lynch and Michael Byrne will join as new Commissioners effective from 15 July 2024 until 14 July 2027. The new appointments were agreed upon between ministers from the Infrastructure and Transport Ministers’ Meeting.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 25, 2024

Arcadis is in the process of winding down its Middle East operations due to issues with getting paid by clients, but is positive about the wider economic outlook and is confident about its own success and ethics, according to the company’s chief executive. The post Arcadis CEO discusses exiting Middle East, ethics and positivity about future appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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CCR Magazine

JULY 25, 2024

Known as the world’s largest retirement community, The Villages in Central Florida continues to expand and add to its residential offerings—even for those who aren’t of retirement age or anywhere close to it. The latest project for the children of residents who work for qualified businesses within The Villages is adding additional campuses to The Villages Charter School (TVCS) to include new world-class high school academic and athletic facilities as well as a new K-8 school and a new Early Lea

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Construction News

JULY 25, 2024

Two builders have been given suspended jail sentences after admitting making fraudulent claims for business-support loans during the Covid pandemic. The father and son admitted fraud by false representation, contrary to section 2 of the Fraud Act 2006 related to claims made to the Bounce… The post Father and son builders guilty of Covid fraud 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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The Construction Index

JULY 25, 2024

Grafton Group has named Frank Elkins as chief executive of its GB Distribution division, including the builders’ merchant chain Selco.

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Equipment World

JULY 25, 2024

Contractor Quality Enterprises used its fleet of excavators, dozers and wheel loaders to recreate the world's most famous painting out of dirt.

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The Construction Index

JULY 25, 2024

Plans for a new Eden Project in Morecambe have moved forward with the signing of the first stage of a grant funding agreement.

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Roads Online

JULY 25, 2024

Komatsu is trialling several battery electric models in Australia. Images: Komatsu. Fuel consumption is a topic of great importance across the road and infrastructure industries. The new Executive General Manager for Construction and Utility at Komatsu Australia is looking to drive that change. D rawing on more than 25 years of experience, David Small has recently assumed the role of Executive General Manager for construction and utility at Komatsu Australia.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 25, 2024

The government has announced the new public, clean energy organisation Great British Energy will partner with the Crown Estate to build more offshore wind farms and carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS). The post GB Energy partners with Crown Estate to leverage £60bn private investment for renewables appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Construction Index

JULY 25, 2024

A British technology company seeking to revolutionise the world of tunnelling has collapsed into administration.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 25, 2024

National Highways has missed 11 of its 48 enhancement commitments targets in the delivery of its second Road Investment Strategy (RIS2) for 2020 to 2025, regulator Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has found. The post National Highways misses 11 of 48 enhancements targets for RIS2 capital delivery portfolio appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Construction Index

JULY 25, 2024

Northeast-based construction contractor Esh Group has filed its 2023 results showing turnover unchanged but profits up 50%.

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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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New Civil Engineer

JULY 25, 2024

National Highways is trialling a carbon-negative aggregate made by Seaham-based company Low Carbon Materials on a stretch of motorway in Essex. The post National Highways trialling carbon-negative aggregate on M11 appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 25, 2024

Construction planning, procurement, and project delivery integration is a prerequisite to the consistent delivery of quality facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build project on time and on budget. Failure to achieve the above is the #1 reason for the rampant waste endemic to public sector organizations. Achieving integration and collaboration among internal and external groups is far from complex.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 25, 2024

Our industry is integral to the UK’s transition net zero, with 67M people and businesses depending on us to deliver the infrastructure to support secure, affordable, decarbonised energy by 2050. The post Fuelling the energy transition: tackling the skills gap appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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