US crane count holds steady in Q3
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 11, 2024
American and Canadian cities saw 15 fewer total cranes in the third quarter of 2024 than in the first, but construction activity remains robust.
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Caterpillar and Trimble Extend Long-Standing Joint Venture to Accelerate Grade Control Innovation and Customer Adoption Across the Construction Sector
Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 11, 2024
IRVING, Texas and WESTMINSTER, Colo., — Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) and Trimble (Nasdaq: TRMB) today announced the extension of their long-standing joint venture. The agreement includes expanded distribution of grade control solutions in the construction sector to accelerate innovation and customer adoption. Since 2002, the Caterpillar Trimble Control Technologies (CTCT) joint venture has led the industry in grade control solutions, delivering products that contribute to jobsite safety and pr
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Communities nationwide plan disaster preparedness work
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 11, 2024
As cities and states prepare for more extreme weather like this fall’s major hurricanes, there are hundreds of resiliency projects throughout the country already underway. Here are six of them.
How Immigration Helps the Housing Industry
The Pro Builder
OCTOBER 11, 2024
The surging net migration of immigrants into the United States since 2022 is boosting labor availability, job creation, and housing demand, especially in the rental sector
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Sundt Construction appoints new president, COO
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 11, 2024
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What Housing Needs: Thousands of Construction Workers
The Pro Builder
OCTOBER 11, 2024
The ongoing housing shortage means more skilled construction workers are needed. How many more? According to a report from the Home Builders Institute, the U.S. will need to hire 723,000 new construction workers per year to address the housing deficit. Currently, there are 8.3 million workers employed in construction throughout the U.S., with 3.4 million of them working in residential construction.
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Thousands of Construction Workers Needed to Address the Housing Shortage
The Pro Builder
OCTOBER 11, 2024
With an ongoing housing shortage, more skilled construction workers are needed. According to a report from the Home Builders Institute, the U.S. will need to hire 723,000 new construction workers per year to address the housing deficit. Currently, there are 8.3 million workers employed in construction throughout the U.S., with 3.4 million of them working in residential construction.
Construction begins on Radlett Strategic Rail Freight Interchange on Midland Main Line
New Civil Engineer
OCTOBER 11, 2024
VolkerFitzpatrick has begun the construction of the first phase of the Radlett Strategic Rail Freight Interchange. The post Construction begins on Radlett Strategic Rail Freight Interchange on Midland Main Line appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Home Equity Lending Rises to New Levels
The Pro Builder
OCTOBER 11, 2024
With rising mortgage rates, homeowners are less inclined to refinance and are instead using home equity loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) to tap into their equity. According to property information services provider Corelogic, many homeowners are choosing to keep their low-rate mortgages and opt for these alternatives rather than cash-out refinancing.By mid-2024, home equity lending hit its highest level since 2008, with over 333,000 new loans nationwide totaling $23.6 billion.
Government defers Cambridge sewage works decision
The Construction Index
OCTOBER 11, 2024
A final decision on Anglian Water’s £280m Cambridge waste water treatment plant relocation project has been pushed back three months until January.
Breaking Ground on Better Payment Processes: Strategies for Construction Pros
Speaker: Timothy Allsopp
Payment challenges often lead to delayed projects, financial bottlenecks, and strained relationships. With construction projects becoming more complex, outdated processes are no longer sustainable. By refining financial workflow, companies can improve cash flow, reduce error, and foster trust between stakeholders. Discover practical strategies for redesigning payment systems to overcome workflow challenges while creating a smoother, more reliable process for contractors and subcontractors alike.
Most Homeowners Prefer to Renovate Rather Than Buy a New Home
The Pro Builder
OCTOBER 11, 2024
The marketplace is challenging for both buyers and sellers right now, and because of that, more homeowners are investing in renovations. According to a report from real estate technology company Clever Real Estate, high prices and rising interest rates make it difficult for many to move, so homeowners are choosing to update their current homes instead.
DCO decision on £400M Cambridge waste water treatment works relocation delayed
New Civil Engineer
OCTOBER 11, 2024
The environment secretary has pushed back the decision on whether to grant development consent order (DCO) to Anglian Water’s £400M plan to relocate a wastewater treatment plant in Cambridge by three months. The post DCO decision on £400M Cambridge waste water treatment works relocation delayed appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Yanmar's smallest compact track loader, the TL65RS
Equipment World
OCTOBER 11, 2024
The 8,575-pound TL65RS has a 2,100-pound rated operating capacity, a 6,000-pound tipping load and a maximum travel speed of 7.5 mph.
Hurricane Milton: civil engineer says ‘more joined up thinking’ on resilience needed
New Civil Engineer
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Hurricane Milton left 2.8M people without power after it made landfall in Florida on 10 October, but more forward thinking on resilience could have reduced the disarray an engineer has told NCE. The post Hurricane Milton: civil engineer says ‘more joined up thinking’ on resilience needed appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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CPD Courses for Construction: Elevate Your Career in a Rapidly Evolving Industry
Construction Placements
OCTOBER 11, 2024
CPD Courses for Construction: Elevate Your Career in a Rapidly Evolving Industry Continuous Professional Development (CPD) courses are key for construction professionals aiming to stay competitive and compliant in a rapidly evolving industry. This guide highlights the importance, types, and benefits of CPD courses, offering insights into how they can help you advance your career.
Rolls-Royce SMR posts £78M loss for 2023 ‘due to R&D expenditure’
New Civil Engineer
OCTOBER 11, 2024
A £78M loss has been posted for the 2023 financial year by Rolls-Royce SMR, which it said was “largely due to research and development expenditure”. The post Rolls-Royce SMR posts £78M loss for 2023 ‘due to R&D expenditure’ appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Ten-year infrastructure plan coming in spring
Construction News
OCTOBER 11, 2024
The government will publish a 10-year infrastructure strategy next spring alongside its multi-year spending review, a senior minister has announced. Speaking at Skanska’s headquarters yesterday (October 10), chief secretary to the treasury Darren Jones said new long-term plans for infrastructure would be aligned with the… The post Ten-year infrastructure plan coming in spring appeared first on Construction News.
Government announces £24bn of private investment being funnelled into UK energy projects
New Civil Engineer
OCTOBER 11, 2024
The government has announced it has leveraged £24bn of private finance in its first 100 days for clean energy projects in the UK. The post Government announces £24bn of private investment being funnelled into UK energy 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.
Bulldozer – a powerful excavation equipment
Civil Engineer Blog
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Nowadays civil engineering is incomplete without bulldozers. The bulldozer is a very powerful crawler that is equipped with a blade. The term bulldozer is often used to mean any type of heavy machinery, although the term actually refers to a tractor that is fitted with a dozer blade. Often times, bulldozers are large and extremely […] The post Bulldozer – a powerful excavation equipment first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.
Additional £11M granted to Blackpool coastal defence to halt ‘accelerated beach lowering’
New Civil Engineer
OCTOBER 11, 2024
An £11M boost for sea defences at Anchorsholme, an area in the north of Blackpool, has been agreed by the Environment Agency. The post Additional £11M granted to Blackpool coastal defence to halt ‘accelerated beach lowering’ appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
LeeBoy Helps Those Impacted Locally By Hurricane Helene in North Carolina
For Construction Pros
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Based in Lincolnton, NC, hurrican Helene came right through their own backyard. With employees, associates, and other locals all effected by the storm damage, LeeBoy is doing their part to help those in need.
NIC analysis of UK major infrastructure identifies causes of and solutions to overspend
New Civil Engineer
OCTOBER 11, 2024
The National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) has analysed why the UK has a decades-long record of overspending on major infrastructure and identified ways to cut 10-25% of outturn cost. The post NIC analysis of UK major infrastructure identifies causes of and solutions to overspend appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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‘Highly fragmented’ industry makes infrastructure costs higher, says NIC
Construction News
OCTOBER 11, 2024
The UK’s “highly fragmented” construction industry is a key factor in the huge costs of major projects, the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) has said. The independent public body urged the government to commit to a future infrastructure pipeline to encourage consolidation. It added that problems… The post ‘Highly fragmented’ industry makes infrastructure costs higher, says NIC appeared first on Construction News.
Why devolution should help rail’s climate resilience
New Civil Engineer
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Very little of our Victorian infrastructure can withstand the challenges posed by a changing climate. Not least our rail network. The post Why devolution should help rail’s climate resilience appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Ex-Im Bank Clears $98M Loan for Fluor Work on Romania Nuclear Plant
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Contractor's contract is for second-stage engineering study on planned 462-MW small modular reactor project using technology of NuScale Power, of which it is a majority investor.
Ground Broken for Weidmann Electrical Technology Expansion
PC Construction
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Yesterday the PC Construction team gathered with partners from Weidmann Electrical Technology , Hill-Engineers, Architects, Planners , and local officials to celebrate the groundbreaking for the approximately $44 million expansion at Weidmann’s St. Johnsbury, Vermont, facility. The project, which will allow Weidmann to increase manufacturing capacity, includes three major components: the construction of a 10,000-square-foot free standing pre-engineered warehouse building, a 21,500-square-foot ad
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ENR 2024 MidAtlantic Best Projects: Project Teams Meet Challenges Head On
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 11, 2024
From educational facilities to courthouses to central utility buildings and art museums, the winning submissions in the 2024 ENR MidAtlantic Best Projects competition represent what a panel of judges said were “outstanding” projects across the region.
Armitt’s NIC retirement delayed
The Construction Index
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Sir John Armitt’s appointment as chair of the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) has been extended by six months.
Best Project, Specialty Construction: University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center Renewal
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 11, 2024
The $12.4-million building systems overhaul is the initial phase of the medical center’s plan to convert three existing office and administration floors into patient space for the shock trauma unit.
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For Construction Pros
OCTOBER 11, 2024
The difference between cloud-native and cloud-connected, and what cloud means for your business.
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