Construction leaders form executive council on suicide prevention
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Some of the biggest names in the industry have created a group to meet quarterly on how to improve mental health offerings.
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Expansive Windows Provide Stunning Views in This Coastal Home
The Pro Builder
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Explore Rhode Island builder Jeff Sweenor’s unique take on a modern-feeling yet classic New England oceanfront home, complete with weatherproofing features.
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Lyten to build $1B lithium-sulfur battery factory in Nevada
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 21, 2024
The manufacturer received a $4 million Department of Energy grant in January to accelerate its EV battery production.
How one plus one can equal three
Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 21, 2024
By Mark Zweig, Chairman & Founder, Zweig Group From The Zweig Letter This is the math that firm owners who pursue mergers and acquisitions use to create a lot of value in their businesses. People talk about “synergy” in mergers and acquisitions of AEC firms, and for some, the word sounds like a cliche. Cynicism keeps many firm owners out of the business of pursuing M&A as a strategy, but they are missing out.
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Inclusion Week 2024: Contractors double down on diversity
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Even as DEI efforts have faced backlash in business, education and the courts, construction leaders continued their push to make the industry more inclusive.
National Association of Home Builders Celebrates Young Professionals Week
The Pro Builder
OCTOBER 21, 2024
The National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) annual Young Professionals Week, running from Oct. 21 to 25, celebrates the impact of young professionals in home building and their role in shaping the industry's future. During the week, NAHB will spotlight resources to help its youngest members grow their careers, network, and give back to their communities.
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10 Cities Where Sellers Are Cutting Home Prices the Most
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OCTOBER 21, 2024
Despite recent fluctuations over the past few weeks, lower interest rates attracted more buyers and sellers to the housing market in September. According to real estate marketing platform Realtor.com, the number of homes for sale rose by 34% compared with last year, with unsold homes up 22.9% and new listings growing 11.9%. This influx of options has pressured sellers to lower prices to remain competitive.
Tutor Perini expects loss, pulls guidance ahead of earnings
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 21, 2024
The Los Angeles-based contractor said it resolved several disputes on past projects, resulting in $145 million in charges to the company.
Amid Ongoing Affordability Challenges, Builders Turn to High-Density Options
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In 2023, home construction activity declined for the second consecutive year. Single-family housing starts dropped by 7.1% from 2022 and 16.5% from 2021. Despite this slowdown, housing supply is growing faster than before the pandemic, as builders focus on higher-density options, such as townhomes and condos, to address a 4.5 million home shortage and attract first-time homebuyers.
Why it’s time to award infrastructure funds to airports
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OCTOBER 21, 2024
With a looming election, the timely release of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funds is more important than ever.
Breaking Ground on Better Payment Processes: Strategies for Construction Pros
Speaker: Timothy Allsopp
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Failed ISG companies had over £800M in liabilities
New Civil Engineer
OCTOBER 21, 2024
The eight failed ISG companies had over £800M in liabilities at the time of their collapse, including £197M owed to the supply chain that will not be recouped. The post Failed ISG companies had over £800M in liabilities appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction estimators and project managers: Good Faith Effort outreach made easy
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 21, 2024
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£8bn of developer contributions sat in local authority bank accounts
The Construction Index
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Billions of pounds paid by builders to boost local services remains unspent, according to new research.
With coal gone, nuclear is the key to Britain’s energy future and economic prosperity
New Civil Engineer
OCTOBER 21, 2024
For decades, coal was the fuel that fired Britain’s economic growth – powering factories, sustaining towns and creating good jobs for generation after generation. The post With coal gone, nuclear is the key to Britain’s energy future and economic prosperity appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Ardent explains withdrawal from earthmoving
The Construction Index
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Ardent Hire Solutions has said that it is quitting the excavator rental market because of “ever-decreasing returns” Read Full Article: The Construction Index
High Speed Rail Group says infrastructure strategy needed to engage private financiers in major rail projects
New Civil Engineer
OCTOBER 21, 2024
A long-term infrastructure strategy is needed to leverage the best private financing options to build major rail infrastructure in the UK, a new High Speed Rail Group (HSRG) report argues. The post High Speed Rail Group says infrastructure strategy needed to engage private financiers in major rail projects appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors
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.
TopHat to wind down modular operations
Construction News
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Modular builder TopHat is to lay off staff and wind down its modular housing operations, it has announced. The latest blow to the modular housing sector comes a month after Construction News reported that the firm had seen off a winding-up petition lodged by one… The post TopHat to wind down modular operations appeared first on Construction News.
‘First engineering application’ of generative AI promises ‘next level of productivity’
New Civil Engineer
OCTOBER 21, 2024
New artificial intelligence (AI) assisted site design will make civil engineering project delivery 10 times faster, according to Bentley Systems. The post ‘First engineering application’ of generative AI promises ‘next level of productivity’ appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
ISG administrators announce £200m supply chain hit
Construction News
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Administrators have identified a near-£200m loss for ISG’s supply chain in their statutory analysis of all but one of the doomed contractor's eight subsidiaries which went under last month. Statements of affairs for seven of the eight ISG firms which entered administration last month were… The post ISG administrators announce £200m supply chain hit appeared first on Construction News.
Top Micro-Credentials to Boost Your Employability in Construction
Construction Placements
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Top Micro-Credentials to Boost Your Employability in Construction Micro-credentials such as BIM, sustainable construction, and project management tools like Primavera P6 can significantly enhance your employability in construction. Explore the top certifications and courses that will help you stand out in the competitive construction job market. The post Top Micro-Credentials to Boost Your Employability in Construction appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.
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London Stadium to become ‘one of the world’s greenest venues’ with £4.4M solar panels
New Civil Engineer
OCTOBER 21, 2024
The London Stadium is on course to become “one of the world’s greenest sports and concert venues” as work starts to install 6,500m2 of solar membrane panels on its roof. The post London Stadium to become ‘one of the world’s greenest venues’ with £4.4M solar panels appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Ingal Civil: Saving lives, sustainably
Roads Online
OCTOBER 21, 2024
ArmorZone temporary road barriers are now as sustainable as ever, with recycled plastic implemented within its design. Images: Ingal Civil. The ArmorZone temporary barrier is not only more sustainable than conventional road barriers, but it’s proven to outperform and outlive conventional designs. Roads & Infrastructure sits down with the conglomerate responsible for the product’s manufacture and distribution to learn more about its groundbreaking design.
Bam UK & Ireland COO on turning down work and focus on expertise
New Civil Engineer
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Companies in any competitive market are naturally reluctant to turn down work, but that is something that Bam UK & Ireland chief operating officer John Wilkinson tells us is now a necessary part of good business strategy. The post Bam UK & Ireland COO on turning down work and focus on expertise appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
New divisional MD for Sisk in Ireland
The Construction Index
OCTOBER 21, 2024
John Sisk & Son has promoted Leanne Broderick to managing director of its regional building business in Ireland.
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Trial holes being bored at Oxford station upgrade as Botley Road mains rerouting drags on
New Civil Engineer
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Work on the £161M Oxford station upgrade will see the boring of trial holes on Botley Road as the “complex” rerouting of mains continues to stall works and leave the crucial city artery blocked. The post Trial holes being bored at Oxford station upgrade as Botley Road mains rerouting drags on appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
ISG: Former employees owed more than £70m
Construction News
OCTOBER 21, 2024
'Former employees' of ISG are owed at least £72.3m by the collapsed contractor, administrators for the collapsed firm have calculated. Statements of affairs for seven of the eight ISG subsidiaries that entered administration in September were published on Companies House this weekend. They also show… The post ISG: Former employees owed more than £70m appeared first on Construction News.
DfT to ‘get a grip’ on HS2 with urgent measures after ‘years of failed delivery’
New Civil Engineer
OCTOBER 21, 2024
The Department for Transport (DfT) has launched an independent review of High Speed 2 (HS2) among other urgent measures to “get a grip” on the megaproject following “years of failed delivery”. The post DfT to ‘get a grip’ on HS2 with urgent measures after ‘years of failed delivery’ appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Facades arm pulls JRL to combined £80m loss in two years
Construction News
OCTOBER 21, 2024
JRL Group has posted a combined loss of more than £80m over its past two financial years after revising the previous year’s figures downwards, largely dragged down by its facades business. Although the firm reported a pre-tax profit of £13.2m in last year’s accounts, in… The post Facades arm pulls JRL to combined £80m loss in two years appeared first on Construction News.
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