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.
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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Construction Dive
OCTOBER 21, 2024
It is part of a larger, $275 million project that will also renovate Spectrum Arena, the NBA franchise’s home.
The Pro Builder
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.
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 Dive
OCTOBER 21, 2024
The manufacturer received a $4 million Department of Energy grant in January to accelerate its EV battery production.
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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.
The Pro Builder
OCTOBER 21, 2024
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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.
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.
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Construction Dive
OCTOBER 21, 2024
With a looming election, the timely release of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funds is more important than ever.
BDC Network
OCTOBER 21, 2024
3 surprises impacting the return to the office 0 qpurcell Mon, 10/21/2024 - 13:21 Office Buildings This blog series exploring Gensler's Workplace Survey shows the top three surprises uncovered in the return to the office. Janet Pogue McLaurin, FAIA, FIIDA, LEED AP BD+C, LEED AP ID+C Office Buildings Headquarters Designers Architects Industry Research Research often measures and confirms what we, as designers and strategists, may intuitively believe based on our experience and practice.
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Save time and money on your Good Faith Effort outreach goals - from DBE, M/WBE, veteran and small business bid notice ads to the selection of subs, letters and calls.
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.
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Construction Dive
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.
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.
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.
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.
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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
Wolgast Corporation
OCTOBER 21, 2024
As technology changes to be more flexible and safely accessible, Financial Institutions are making changes, too. We have clients who are making the switch to Interactive Teller Machines (ITMs) so they can operate better under the current labor shortage and be more convenient for their members. The ITMs offer video operators that are highly skilled to efficiently help members virtually by operating from anywhere in the country.
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.
The Construction Index
OCTOBER 21, 2024
A new exhibition at Manchester Central Library focuses on some of the skilled craftspeople and trades behind the ongoing transformation of Manchester's Town Hall.
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.
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Construction News
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Ministers are taking greater oversight of HS2 in a bid to tackle “dire” project delivery, the transport secretary has announced. Regular meetings among top ministers was among a raft of measures promised by Louis Haigh yesterday (20 October), as she warned the cost of the… The post Government steps in over ‘dire’ HS2 delivery appeared first on Construction News.
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.
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.
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.
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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
PC Construction
OCTOBER 21, 2024
I recently joined fellow employee owners Fred Skillin and Martin Pigeon at the 3 rd annual Maine Construction Career Day in Bath, Maine. While this event was hosted by the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), there was a significant turnout of industry leaders ready to discuss their unique trade or construction projects in our local communities.
Equipment World
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Convert from one- to two-row seating on Kubota's RTV-X Crew model and get a factory-installed, climate-controlled cab on the RTV-X Cab model.
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