Construction Dive
OCTOBER 9, 2023
With staggering mental illness and suicide rates in construction reported across nearly all regions, it’s clear that improving working conditions and addressing mental health is critical.
The Pro Builder
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Motel Conversion: A Motel Becomes a Model for Affordable Housing ldeakins Mon, 10/09/2023 - 15:01 A dilapidated Econo Lodge motel becomes the prototype for an adaptive reuse program to provide supportive housing Michele Lerner When Jamboree Housing, an affordable housing nonprofit headquartered in Irvine, Calif., approached Manuel Salazar to renovate an obsolete Econo Lodge motel in nearby Anaheim, his first thought was that this adaptive reuse motel conversion would be simple to deliver.
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Construction Dive
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Strength in education, life sciences and healthcare boosted the institutional segment, while a weaker office outlook drove commercial activity down.
Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 9, 2023
SUGAR LAND, TX: HCSS, a leading provider of innovative software helping heavy civil construction businesses streamline their operations, highlights HCSS Plans, a digital plans management solution ideal for construction job site foremen in the field. With its near real-time version control; organization and syncing of markups; ability to show precisely how the planned construction looks in the field; and easy to use built-in calculators for determining common material quantities, HCSS Plans helps
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Construction Dive
OCTOBER 9, 2023
A deluge of private sector funding, rapid growth and a strong business environment contribute to the Ohio city’s surging starts.
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Construction Dive
OCTOBER 9, 2023
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Prodyogi
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Demolition of buildings is a very messy process that would result in a humongous amount of waste and dust. This challenge is solved innovatively by a unique method of demolition called top-down demolition.A lone excavator digger working on the roof of a 12 story building in Taiyuan, Shanxi province, China.
Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Hawthorne, N.J. : DFI announces that Ryan Reavis has joined the institute as the technical activities manager. In this role he will work in concert with DFI’s director of technical activities supporting DFI’s committees, publications and outside industry partners and ensuring that DFI’s technical activities are coordinated, scheduled and supported to produce high-quality, accurate and relevant industry products.
Prodyogi
OCTOBER 9, 2023
The traditional approach to managing temperature control in buildings often treats heating and cooling as distinct and isolated systems. Typically, heating is accomplished using primary fuels, furnaces, or electric resistance heaters, while cooling relies on air-conditioning units.
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The Pro Builder
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Experts Divided: Is the Housing Market Overvalued? ldeakins Mon, 10/09/2023 - 10:14 Some experts say the U.S. housing market is overvalued, despite mortgage rates nearing 8%. But don't expect home prices to drop anytime soon As the debate over the U.S. housing market's valuation intensifies, real estate experts are divided on whether home prices are too high.
Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Hawthorne, N.J. : Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) announces Mary Ellen Large has been named co-chair of DFI’s Structural Slurry Wall and Seepage Control Committee. She succeeds Amr Ragy of Bauer Foundation Corp. and joins co-chair Meeok Kim, Ph.D., P.E. , of Thornton Tomasetti. Large brings over 30 years of foundation experience to geotechnical specialty engineering and construction contractor, Nicholson Construction Company, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
The Pro Builder
OCTOBER 9, 2023
How One Initiative Is Addressing Mental Health in Construction ldeakins Mon, 10/09/2023 - 10:21 Get Construction Talking is working to address the worsening mental health crisis in the construction industry with easy-to-access resources for employers Men in construction are four times more likely to die by suicide than the general population, but organizations such as Get Construction Talking, supported by Procore and The B1M, are working to resolve that crisis by breaking down the stigma surrou
Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 9, 2023
WALTHAM, MA – Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) will host a four-part webinar series in October describing the impacts of embodied carbon on building projects and exploring how the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry has responded to calls for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. These complimentary learning sessions will feature SGH experts holding carbon-related discussions from varying angles, including overall sustainability concerns, building enclosure system design,
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The Pro Builder
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Asking Rents Stabilize as Apartment Construction Increases ldeakins Mon, 10/09/2023 - 10:47 An increase in apartment construction has led to more stable year-over-year rental prices in 2023 The median asking rent increased by 0.4% year over year to $2,011 in September, the sixth consecutive month of minimal year-over-year rent changes, according to Redfin.
Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 9, 2023
WASHINGTON, DC – The Steel Bridge Task Force, which consists of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), National Steel Bridge Alliance (NSBA) and American Association of State and Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Steel and Metals Technical Committee, has named John W. O’Quinn, president of High Steel Structures, LLC, as the recipient of the 2023 Alexander D.
Construction News
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Vistry has written to its subcontractors asking for a 10 per cent reduction on the prices agreed in current contracts, sparking anger in the sector. In an email sent to suppliers last month, the housebuilder said its exit from private housebuilding – which it announced… The post Anger as Vistry asks suppliers for 10% discount appeared first on Construction News.
Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Tarzana, CA ― Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center has opened its new patient tower, the centerpiece of an extensive and ongoing hospital expansion and modernization plan. Named for the Donald Friese family in recognition of their $50 million donation to the building’s construction, the five-story 200,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art Friese Family Tower welcomed its first patients on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023.
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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
New Civil Engineer
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Network Rail has alerted suppliers that it is procuring for its £1.2bn Midland Main Line (MML) Electrification Partnership framework, which is looking to deliver electrification more efficiently. The post Network Rail seeks efficient electrification in £1.2bn Midland Mainline Electrification framework appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Prodyogi
OCTOBER 9, 2023
The traditional approach to managing temperature control in buildings often treats heating and cooling as distinct and isolated systems. Typically, heating is accomplished using primary fuels, furnaces, or electric resistance heaters, while cooling relies on air-conditioning units.
New Civil Engineer
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Plessey Viaduct on the East Coast Main Line (ECML) has partially closed so Network Rail engineers can conduct urgent repair work on a moved parapet. The post Engineers undertake urgent work on crumbling historic rail viaduct in Northumberland appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
For Construction Pros
OCTOBER 9, 2023
There are several different types and configurations of asphalt screeds used in the U.S. and around the world, but which is the best for what jobs? And why are some more popular than others?
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In the face of rising customer expectations and evolving industry standards, staying ahead in construction demands innovation. A Next Generation Construction ERP is designed to meet these challenges head-on. By integrating this advanced system into your tech stack, you empower your team with a single source of truth, enhancing decision-making and operational efficiency.
New Civil Engineer
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Industry leaders have backed Labour's promise to rewrite all 12 national policy statements (NPS) within six months of taking power in a bid to speed up infrastructure delivery. The post Contractors back Labour pledge to speed up infrastructure planning decisions appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Placements
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Tech-Driven Construction Management: A Guide to 2023 Trends Dive into the technological advancements that are setting the stage for a transformative 2023 in construction management. Discover how digital tools, automation, and innovative practices are driving efficiency, safety, and sustainability in the construction realm. The post Tech-Driven Construction Management: A Guide to 2023 Trends appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.
Equipment World
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Find out the most popular models of new and used financed wheel loaders, and which models are fetching the most at auction.
New Civil Engineer
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Scotland's A83 Rest and Be Thankful has closed again as heavy and persistent rainfall caused several landslips over the weekend, an occurrence which will become more frequent with climate change, an expert has warned. The post Closures of A83 Rest and Be Thankful will be ‘recurring theme’ as increased rainfall causes more landslides appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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BDC Network
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Design solutions for mental health as a secondary diagnosis 0 qpurcell Mon, 10/09/2023 - 13:35 Healthcare Facilities Rachel Vedder, RA, LEED AP, Senior Architect, Design Collaborative, shares two design solutions for hospitals treating behavioral health patients. Rachel Vedder, RA, LEED AP Healthcare Facilities Hospital Design Trends Designers In the middle of a mental health crisis, with a healthcare system that does not fully support the wide variety of psychiatric needs, hospital leaders and
New Civil Engineer
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Work has begun on a new £26M flood storage reservoir near the village of Lowdham in Nottinghamshire. The post Work starts on £26M flood alleviation reservoir in Nottinghamshire appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
For Construction Pros
OCTOBER 9, 2023
As firms continue to embrace automation, upskilling becomes increasingly essential. The industry needs to commit to providing training and development opportunities that help employees expand their technical skills to advance their careers.
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