Construction Dive

MAY 29, 2024

Even with high interest rates, most of the country’s top home builders have held steady or improved their closing numbers, according to Builder magazine’s annual ranking.

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The Pro Builder

MAY 29, 2024

Black Buffalo Hits Print on First Internationally Code Compliant 3D-Printed Home qpurcell Wed, 05/29/2024 - 08:16 Black Buffalo 3D has broken ground in Fort Worth’s Southside community with its pilot LoMa 3D-printed home at 100 W. Bolt St. The first of its kind in the world, the LoMa home utilizes technology that makes it the first International Code Council Evaluation Service (ICC-ES)-approved home to use load-bearing 3D-printed walls.

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Construction Dive

MAY 29, 2024

Speakers at the annual NIBS conference recommended using the “gorilla test” and other techniques to monitor the technology as it evolves.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 29, 2024

San Antonio, Texas — Lockwood, Andrews, and Newnam, Inc. (LAN) announces its sponsorship of the new San Antonio section of the American Society of Highway Engineers (ASHE). Highway engineering professionals in the San Antonio area now have a local community dedicated to ASHE’s mission, creating a supportive network with invaluable resources and endless possibilities for growth.

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Infrastructure Development Building Resilience Engineering Sustainability 245

Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.

Risk Management

Construction Dive

MAY 29, 2024

The rules require notification of “material” breaches, but some early filers have reported incidents that appear to fall short of the regulatory threshold.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 29, 2024

Doka, a leading supplier of formwork and scaffolding for construction, played a key role in the development of standards for calculating product carbon footprints for the formwork and scaffolding industry. Kenilworth, New Jersey – A product carbon footprint (PCF) measures the total greenhouse gas emissions generated by a product across all relevant material lifecycle phases.

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The Pro Builder

MAY 29, 2024

More Than Half of All Homebuyers Say They Prefer New Homes csweeney Wed, 05/29/2024 - 12:48 This trend comes as the price gap between new and existing homes narrows As housing costs increase, so does homebuyer interest in new homes. According to the National Association of Home Builders’ Eye On Housing blog, 61% of prospective homebuyers say they would prefer a new home over an existing one.

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Construction Dive

MAY 29, 2024

Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.

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The Pro Builder

MAY 29, 2024

New Savaria Luxury Touchscreen Cab Operating Panel kcichowicz Wed, 05/29/2024 - 10:59 The large glass screen operates the elevator, while customizable animated themes show travel between floors. Available on traditional Savaria home elevators. Enabled Active New Savaria Luxury Touchscreen Cab Operating Panel Video ID 6353879324112 Video Duration 0:00:53.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 29, 2024

DALLAS, TX — KAI proudly announces the rehiring of L. Lorraine Jackson, AIA, RID, NOMA as a Project Architect at its Dallas-Fort Worth, TX office. Jackson previously worked for KAI as a Project Architect from June 2018 to Jan. 2023. As a KAI Project Architect, Jackson is poised to elevate the company’s design standards to new heights. Her visionary approach aims to enhance internal design processes and overall product quality.

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Government Works Building Design Architecture Building Standards 130

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Modular Construction

The Pro Builder

MAY 29, 2024

10 Housing Markets With the Highest Rate of Investor Homeownership csweeney Wed, 05/29/2024 - 10:46 Cities with the highest share of investor homeownership are also the places seeing a slowdown in the market due to high costs Some of the most costly markets in the country are the ones with the highest rates of investor homeownership, according to insight from the ResiClub blog.

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The Construction Index

MAY 29, 2024

The first batch of reusable pallets with radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags have entered the construction supply chain.

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The Pro Builder

MAY 29, 2024

New Savaria Luxury Touchscreen Cab Operating Panel kcichowicz Wed, 05/29/2024 - 10:59 The large glass screen operates the elevator, while customizable animated themes show travel between floors. Available on traditional Savaria home elevators. Enabled Active New Savaria Luxury Touchscreen Cab Operating Panel Video ID 6352911108112 Video Duration 0:04:14.

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The Construction Index

MAY 29, 2024

Morgan Sindall Construction is lined up for £60m-worth of new-build and refurbishment projects across several Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust sites.

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Contracts 111

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Construction Management

The Pro Builder

MAY 29, 2024

Nonprofit Will Deliver 16 Homes to States Struck by Natural Disaster csweeney Wed, 05/29/2024 - 12:12 An Illinois warehouse is being turned into the development hub for the project, which will build homes for struggling Appalachian families A nonprofit with the goal of building homes for areas struggling in the aftermath of natural disasters has chosen a warehouse in Mount Prospect, Ill., as the home base of its newest construction project.

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Building Resilience 130

BDC Network

MAY 29, 2024

Compelling Conversations: Panelized Walls for Multifamily Projects 1 kcichowicz Wed, 05/29/2024 - 10:37 Learn why a Colorado-based framing contractor favors panelized walls over traditional framing in APA’s Compelling Conversations. APA – THE ENGINEERED WOOD ASSOCIATION MFPRO+ Blog APA’s Compelling Conversations features building professionals discussing important issues with APA experts and what they mean for the building industry.

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Wall Systems Building Code Compliance Site Planning Quality Control 105

The Pro Builder

MAY 29, 2024

Gen Z, Millennials Find Creative Paths to Homeownership csweeney Wed, 05/29/2024 - 12:38 High mortgage rates are causing younger generations to ‘house hack’ or move back home with their parents Over the past few years, rising home prices and interest rates have made it increasingly difficult for younger generations to enter the housing market. Despite this, many in the Generation Z and Millennial cohorts say they feel optimistic about buying a house in the future, according to National Mortgage

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Surveying 130

Construction Placements

MAY 29, 2024

Bridging the Skills Gap: Immediate Steps for Young Civil Engineers in India Young civil engineers in India face a skills gap despite the booming construction industry. Learn practical, immediate steps to upskill and enhance your career. The post Bridging the Skills Gap: Immediate Steps for Young Civil Engineers in India appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Construction Equipment

For Construction Pros

MAY 29, 2024

The initial launch includes multiple medium and large excavator models in North America — the ECR145 short swing, EC210, EC230, EC370, EC400 and EC500 crawler excavators.

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New Civil Engineer

MAY 29, 2024

Restoring the Grade II listed Glory Hole jetty in Lincoln was a complex undertaking featuring divers and land slipping into the water, members of the engineering teams have detailed to NCE. The post Balfour Beatty and Northern Divers share complex experience of fixing Glory Hole jetty appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Specifier

MAY 29, 2024

An aerial view of the nighclub and casino. Photos courtesy Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) The Bahamas will soon be home to North America’s largest superyacht marina and luxury residential community. The design of the yacht club, nightclub, and casino is part of the Habacoa marina development and will be undertaken by Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA). Rendering of the yacht club.

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Material Storage Infrastructure Development Building Design Sustainability 97

New Civil Engineer

MAY 29, 2024

Holtec Britain has shortlisted South Yorkshire, the West Midlands, the Tees Valley and Cumbria as potential locations for its £1.3bn small modular reactor (SMR) factory. The post US nuclear firm Holtec shortlists four UK sites for £1.3bn SMR factory appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network

In today’s construction market, owners, construction managers, and contractors must navigate increasing challenges, from cost management to project delays. Fortunately, digital tools now offer valuable insights to help mitigate these risks. However, the sheer volume of tools and the complexity of leveraging their data effectively can be daunting. That’s where data-driven construction comes in.

Construction Management

Roads Online

MAY 29, 2024

The RodRadar technology was recently trialled at Major Road Projects Victoria’s Pakenham Roads Upgrade project site. Image: MRPV. T his might look like an ordinary excavator bucket, but the RodRadar Live Dig Radar ground scanning technology (pictured above) is ground-breaking in the field of underground utilities location…without needing to break any ground.

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New Civil Engineer

MAY 29, 2024

In recent years, infrastructure owners such as Network Rail and National Grid have invested in drones to assist with asset inspection. The post Could drone surveys replace on-ground flood defences inspections? appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 29, 2024

CHRYSO & GCP Win Two Innovative Fiber Project of the Year Awards Phillip.fry@gc… Wed, 05/29/2024 - 14:30 DUCTILCRETE® & STRUX® solutions recognized for solving complex challenges GCP Applied Technologies May 29, 2024 CHRYSO & GCP (Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals), a worldwide leader in sustainable construction, is proud to announce that the Fiber Reinforced Concrete Association (FRCA) awarded two of their projects with the Innovative Fiber Project of the Year award.

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The Construction Index

MAY 29, 2024

A London council hit by the failure of one its contractors has decided to complete the project itself.

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Contracts 121

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Cost Control

Roads Online

MAY 29, 2024

Crews carrying the removed boom gates off site. Image: Victorian Government. A construction blitz is underway on Ringwood’s last level crossing in Melbourne, with works also progressing on the new Ringwood East Station. The works are part of a winter construction blitz to make the Lilydale Line Melbourne’s first rail line to be level crossing free, with crews working 24/7 until early July to remove the dangerous and congested Dublin Road level crossing (in Ringwood East) and build the new Ringwo

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New Civil Engineer

MAY 29, 2024

We are currently presented with a “once in a generation opportunity” to decarbonise the marine sector through electric ships running through global green shipping corridors, according to the CEO of NatPower Marine. The post Decarbonising the marine sector with e-vessels, clean ports and green shipping corridors appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 105

For Construction Pros

MAY 29, 2024

By engaging a younger, tech-centric talent pool and leveraging technology to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness, the construction industry can bridge the staffing gap and thrive for years to come.

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New Civil Engineer

MAY 29, 2024

How many professions within the built environment can claim justifiably to pick up the mantle when the UK economy and society are facing tough challenges? Architects? Surveyors? Finance officers? The post The remarkable rise of the project profession – the Golden Thread appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering Project Management 111

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