The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

AI in Home Building. What Now? What Next? ibush Fri, 02/16/2024 - 10:00 Artificial intelligence is coming to home building. How can builders use AI in new-home construction? Start with this primer Paul Deffenbaugh Science fiction writer Arthur C. Clarke famously said, “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” In many ways, that’s an apt description of today’s attitudes toward artificial intelligence, more commonly referred to as “AI.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Indianapolis – Schmidt Associates, a regional leader in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry, proudly announces its designation as a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) by the Indiana Department of Administration’s Division of Supplier Diversity. This significant achievement underscores the firm’s commitment to empowering design and diverse perspectives, reflecting the vibrant and varied communities it serves.

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Prodyogi

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

A Request for Information (RFI) is a business process used within the course of a construction project to request clarifications related to project drawings, specifications, or other project conditions. RFIs initiated help to resolve data or information gaps, or ambiguity in a particular project thus helping to come up with the best decisions during the project.

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

What Are Our Affordable Housing Options? Really ibush Fri, 02/16/2024 - 11:01 The United States has a housing affordability problem. You know it, I know it, and certainly people who want to buy or rent homes know it. In Q3 2023 (the most recent data available), just 37.4% of new and existing homes sold were affordable to families earning the U.S. median income of $96,300, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index —a record low.

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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

Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

In today’s competitive business landscape, recognizing employees for their hard work and achievements isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s a strategic imperative. Rewarding employees plays a pivotal role in enhancing job satisfaction, bolstering employee morale, and cultivating a culture of appreciation. When team members feel valued for their contributions, they’re not only more likely to stay with the company, reducing turnover rates, but also become advocates for the organization, indi

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Your Guide to Pro Builder Show Village at IBS 2024 ibush Fri, 02/16/2024 - 11:58 The anchor of the outdoor exhibits at the International Builders’ Show is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Join us! The International Builders’ Show can get a little crazy, so we thought we’d make it easy for you to find and get a sense of Pro Builder Show Village 2024, located right across the street from the Central Hall entrance to the Las Vegas Convention Center.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

For a business to thrive and grow, it needs a strategic plan and the ability to find new customers and continually tap into promising markets. However, this can be easier said than done in a highly competitive trade industry. With time, the quality of your work will speak for itself, which is the most valuable testimonial of all. While your good reputation preceding you is undoubtedly essential, there are a few other ways that you'll want to market your services to ensure that you have a steady

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Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

DALLAS – Children’s Health and UT Southwestern Medical Center have selected HKS and Perkins&Will as the integrated design team to collaborate on a new pediatric campus in Dallas to meet the demands of the growing North Texas population. The new campus, which will replace the current Children’s Health hospital in Dallas, is designed to be one of the largest, most transformative pediatric hospitals in the nation.

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Construction Placements

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

SECL Recruitment 2024 for Graduate and Technician Apprentices | 1425 Posts | 27-02-2024 SECL Recruitment 2024 for Graduate and Technician Apprentices with 1425 Posts vacancies, the last date to apply is 27-02-2024 The post SECL Recruitment 2024 for Graduate and Technician Apprentices | 1425 Posts | 27-02-2024 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Civil Engineer Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

To boost the performance of the house, you should have the appropriate furnishings. A huge current room will not be a comfortable family position when it only has a settee excellent for two. The masters’ bed position is not going finished with the right size item of home furniture such as nightstands and showcases. If […] The post Best tips for home furniture first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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Jonas Construction

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

With another year closed, 2024 is stretched out before us like a blank canvas. For construction businesses, there is plenty of potential for growth and success, though they’ll likely be plagued with some of the same issues they’ve dealt with for years. Challenges like cost overruns, acquiring skilled staff , and knowing where your job costs are at have generally been expected in the last few years.

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New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

National Highways has begun installing two huge steel beams to be installed in a £23M project to replace a bridge that crosses the M67. The post National Highways to install two 97t steel beams in £23M M67 bridge replacement scheme appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Equipment World

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Trimble’s Cameron Clark comes on The Dirt to let us know what’s here in autonomous equipment, what’s coming soon and what the future holds.

Construction Equipment 107

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New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The discovery of historic mine shafts has delayed works to make Walkden station in Greater Manchester more accessible under the Access for All programme. The post Walkden station accessibility work delayed as historic mine found appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction News

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Suzanne Peters is a research associate at Alliance Manchester Business School Much ink has been spilled chronicling the UK’s shortage of suitable housing options, with even more spent considering the best ways in which it could be tackled. One option often in the spotlight is… The post How the government could facilitate a boom in MMC appeared first on Construction News.

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New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Working on behalf of Thames Water, contractor Kier has reached the final stages of its £45M project to build a new 13.7km pipeline between Faringdon and Blunsdon near Swindon. The post Kier reaches final stages of £45M Thames Water pipeline upgrade project in Swindon appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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For Construction Pros

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Size and tread design are among many factors to consider when selecting and maintaining tires.

Construction Equipment 104

Construction Equipment Maintenance 104

New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Innovation agency Innovate UK has launched a Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) funding competition to accelerate the commercial adoption of low carbon concrete solutions. The post Competition commits to accelerate commercialisation of low carbon concrete solutions appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Gillette coal-fired power plant would deploy firm's innovative technology for blue hydrogen also expandable to other Powder River Basin plants, state said, despite advocates push for cleaner green hydrogen.

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New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Contractors working on constructing new buildings for University Station in Birmingham have detailed how they overcame site constraints to complete the £56M project. The post How contractors worked around site constraints to complete Birmingham’s University Station £56M rebuild appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

CannonDesign and SRG Partnership have merged to form “SRG + CannonDesign.” Photo courtesy CannonDesign CannonDesign has welcomed architecture and interior design firm, SRG Partnership, based in Portland and Seattle, into its fold, marking a merger that combines the strengths of both firms in a new entity titled, SRG + CannonDesign. Both SRG Partnership and CannonDesign share a commitment to designing spaces that foster wellbeing for people, communities, and the environment.

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Architecture Building Design Sustainability 64

Construction News

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

With less than two months to go, the new system for registering the competence of building-control inspectors appears to be in chaos. Construction News investigates How easy is it to make the move from an unregulated profession to a regulated one? When it comes to… The post What is going wrong with the transformation of the building control profession?

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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.

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UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The post Read the Latest News on Scottish Housing Outperforms as Uk Values Stabilise, Offsite Construction Pioneer Merit Reports Growth, Building Lifts Can Reach Birmingham’s Town Hall and as Rivals Fail, Kier and Costain Thrive appeared first on UK Construction Blog. In today’s UK construction news , we will look into the latest. Despite the stabilisation of values in the United Kingdom, Scotland’s housing market continues to operate exceptionally well.

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The Constructor

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Circular Prestressing" is employed to denote the prestressing of circular structures such as pipes and tanks where the prestressing wires are wound in circles. In contrast to this term, "linear prestressing” is used to include all other types of prestressing, where the cables may be either straight or curved, but not wound in circles around a circular structure.

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Construction input prices increased 1% in January compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data. Nonresidential construction input prices increased 0.9% for the month. Overall construction input prices are 0.4% higher than a year ago, while nonresidential construction materials prices are 0.7% higher.

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Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Photos courtesy Huntsman By David Peragallo Tensile architecture, also known as tensile structures or fabric architecture, is becoming a popular choice for applications such as stadiums, airport hubs, train and bus stations, exhibition halls, event pavilions, and temporary structures such as festival tents. This structural design approach uses tension forces to create stable and visually striking structures.

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CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Lawrence Group proudly welcomes Ryan King, AIA, MBA, ACHA as the new Principal over its Healthcare Practice. A powerhouse of strategic leadership and healthcare planning, King brings over 20 years of experience guiding teams and crafting renowned facilities across all facets of Healthcare – Healing, Learning and Discovery. “His deep understanding of client needs and his ability to assemble the perfect team for each project ensure unparalleled growth for Lawrence Group,” said Mike Schnaare, presi

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Construction News

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

A company has been fined £450,000 and its director handed a suspended sentence after a worker died at a construction site in Birmingham, according to the Crown Prosecution Service. Oleksander Rudyy, 49, was crushed to death in May 2019 when the structure he was standing… The post Firm fined £450,000 after labourer crushed to death appeared first on Construction News.

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ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The design-build team plans to use a modular construction approach to allow for future modules without having to move surrounding infrastructure.

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360 Tech Info

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

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