The Pro Builder
JUNE 27, 2024
Single-family home sales are once again down. According to housing market platform Zillow, there were 619,000 new single-family home sales nationwide in May, down 11.3% from the 698,000 sales recorded in April and 16.5% below the May 2023 estimate. The median price of new homes sold also dropped 0.9% year-over-year to $417,400 due to high mortgage rates causing sellers to lower prices.
Construction Dive
JUNE 27, 2024
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre will nearly double in size while renovations will transform it into a 100% private-room facility.
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The Pro Builder
JUNE 27, 2024
Watch this webinar for expert analysis and a look at the key macro issues affecting the U.S. economy and the housing industry.
Construction Dive
JUNE 27, 2024
The company was cited for allegedly discriminating against 277 Black and Hispanic job applicants at facilities in Illinois and Iowa.
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.
The Pro Builder
JUNE 27, 2024
In the current housing market, buying a home is a challenge for many Americans, but minimum wage earners are having a particularly difficult time saving for a house. A recent report from BadCredit.org—an organization with the goal of helping Americans struggling with debt—shows it would take the average minimum wage earner 23.1 years to put a down payment on a median-priced home.
Construction Dive
JUNE 27, 2024
Nine months after a Davis-Bacon update raised pay for workers on federal projects, a judge has halted the change.
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Construction Dive
JUNE 27, 2024
TomCo Solutions founder and LGBTQ+ advocate Tommy Whitehead is working to make the building industry more welcoming to all.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 27, 2024
New system levels up with seamless connectivity, market-leading technology and total confidence in a fully-integrated, easy-to-use solution WESTMINSTER, Colo. — Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) has introduced the Trimble R980 GNSS system, the newest addition to its Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receiver portfolio. Building upon premium features available on Trimble’s latest receiver models, including the Trimble ProPoint ® positioning engine, the new R980 adds several new elements including
The Construction Index
JUNE 27, 2024
Building costs will increase by 15% over the next five years, while tender prices will rise by 19% over the same period, according to the latest construction forecast data from the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS).
Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 27, 2024
Reston, VA – Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (“the Company” or “Bowman”) (NASDAQ: BWMN), a national engineering services firm delivering infrastructure solutions to customers who own, develop and maintain the built environment, has been contracted by the State of Oregon (“State”) to deliver 30 cm (one foot) high-resolution natural color and false color infrared orthorectified digital imagery for the entire state.
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Construction News
JUNE 27, 2024
A small North East contractor has been fined after a 16-year-old worker was exposed to asbestos. The unnamed teenager was working for P Turnbull Joinery & Building Services Ltd when exposed to the potentially cancer-causing material in June 2021, according to the Health and Safety… The post Contractor fined after teenager exposed to asbestos appeared first on Construction News.
The Construction Index
JUNE 27, 2024
Embrace Steel Group, a supplier of steel frame building systems, has announced a £1.5m investment plan to become amajor players in the British construction industry.
The Pro Builder
JUNE 27, 2024
The 7th Annual Most Valuable Product Awards: Call for Entries!
The Construction Index
JUNE 27, 2024
Building contractor Beard has started work on a £9.2m contract at Bristol Zoo’s new Central African Forest habitat.
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Civil Engineer Blog
JUNE 27, 2024
Civil Engineering has many facets, including but not limited to the design, construction, and maintenance of structures and infrastructures. Working in the industry is often a dangerous but worthwhile endeavor and requires a keen aptitude for project management. While production in most industries is a routine matter, civil engineers must consider each project they take […] The post Importance of Project Management first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.
New Civil Engineer
JUNE 27, 2024
Network Rail’s southern region, which includes the Kent, Sussex and Wessex routes as well as Network Rail High Speed, experienced the largest number of land movements of all the network’s regions in 2023-2024. The post Network Rail’s southern region hit by more landslips than any other appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The Construction Index
JUNE 27, 2024
The Wilts & Berks Canal Trust has been fined eight years after a volunteer lost his life undertaking restoration work.
New Civil Engineer
JUNE 27, 2024
An eight-day closure of the Kingsferry Bridge between the mainland and the Isle of Sheppey commences tonight as engineers replace the next batch of steel ropes in the lifting mechnaism. The post Eight day Kingsferry Bridge closure commences for steel rope replacement appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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Roads Online
JUNE 27, 2024
Image: stock.adobe.com/WITTE-ART.com The Northern Territory Government ’s vision for a two-lane sealed connection for the entire Central Arnhem Road is coming to fruition with a $36.8 million construction contract awarded to local Territory business Allan King & Sons Construction. The Central Arnhem Road corridor is 645 km long and connects the regional centre of Nhulunbuy to the Stuart Highway.
New Civil Engineer
JUNE 27, 2024
65 climate organisations have penned an open letter demanding the next UK government come forward with a “clear and funded” transition plan for workers and communities that rely on the oil and gas industries. The post 65 climate organisations demand funded transition plan for oil and gas industry workers appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Equipment World
JUNE 27, 2024
Develon calls its new DX100W-7 its first wheeled mini excavator for North Americat, but it has features more often seen on larger models.
New Civil Engineer
JUNE 27, 2024
AMP8 represents a doubling of capital investment and the start of a process that will deliver the UK’s first new reservoirs in generations. But how can industry scale up to that challenge? The post Water industry can learn from nuclear to meet AMP8 goals, says planning specialist appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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.
Job Order Contracting
JUNE 27, 2024
It’s time to relearn construction cost estimating. Before relearning construction cost estimating, it’s important to hit your resent button. The following represent the new realities. Technology will not solve your problems. Tech is an enablers. People, Process, and Information are the three kings. Focus on working with professions with experience, yet willing to learn, listen, and share information.
New Civil Engineer
JUNE 27, 2024
A new spaceport looks set to be operational in Oman by 2027 following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) this week. The post Oman spaceport nears construction following MoU with US launch tech specialist appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Roads Online
JUNE 27, 2024
Image/Inland Rail The Inland Rail project has taken a major step forward with the announcement that John Holland will deliver the construction program for the remaining eight sites of the project in Victoria. John Holland has been engaged to complete the Inland Rail Beveridge to Albury (B2A) – Tranche 2 section of the project which includes construction at Benalla, Euroa, Wandong, Hume Freeway – Tallarook and Seymour, and three further sites in Broadford.
New Civil Engineer
JUNE 27, 2024
Decisions are at the heart of engineering and those decisions need the best possible information. More data about the condition of structures can be helpful, but identifying the right data matters. The post Debate | New approaches critical to effectively navigate the data ecosystem appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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The Construction Index
JUNE 27, 2024
Balfour Beatty has poached Alstom UK managing director to head its Construction Services business.
New Civil Engineer
JUNE 27, 2024
As the demand for skilled workers across the construction and infrastructure industry continues to grow, we must look to untapped pools of talent to ensure we can meet the demands of the market – and one of the most valuable, yet under-utilised sources of talent… The post From one force to another: the vital role of military veterans in the construction sector appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
ENR Construction
JUNE 27, 2024
The Maryland Transportation Authority is now evaluating proposals to replace the bridge, which collapsed after it was struck by a cargo vessel in March, with an eye on a possible completion by 2028.
New Civil Engineer
JUNE 27, 2024
National Grid is seeking market engagement on a future opportunity for procurement of services and ideas to reduce emissions across its portfolio. The post National Grid seeks engagement on carbon compensation and biodiversity net gain contract appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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