The Pro Builder

JULY 8, 2024

With elevated home prices and mortgage rates, more than 52 million U.S. households are opting to rent their homes. However, some markets have more affordable housing options than others, and despite choosing to rent in order to avoid high rates, some renters could afford to buy a home in their local markets. Analyzing data from housing market platform Zillow, the ResiClub blog broke down the five U.S. housing markets with the highest share of renters that could still afford to buy a home in thei

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Construction Dive

JULY 8, 2024

Momentum for these projects has escalated again, fueled by institutional investment and strong underlying fundamentals, according to a recent CBRE report.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 8, 2024

by Jim Highland, PE Florida’s Turnpike Mainline stretches across 312 miles, traversing 11 counties within the state’s peninsula, while the Turnpike Extension spans 47 miles. The High-Pressure Sodium (HPS) lighting that illuminates the Turnpike, a familiar sight on many roadways, is antiquated and no longer being manufactured, making it difficult to repair and replace when necessary.

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Construction Dive

JULY 8, 2024

Nearly 150 road, rail, transit and port projects will receive discretionary grant funds from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity, or RAISE, program.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 8, 2024

Despite providing higher equity, rising home values are also resulting in higher property taxes for many homeowners. In fact, according to housing market platform Realtor.com, there has been a 54% rise in home values over the past five years. At the same time, in 2022, property tax collections totaled about $760 billion, an increase of 31% since 2018.

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Construction Dive

JULY 8, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not just for content creation or image manipulation; it’s a powerful tool that should be a part of your team’s everyday processes.

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Construction Dive

JULY 8, 2024

The facility, where the Department of Energy will conduct research across the physical and biological sciences, has an eight-year build schedule.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 8, 2024

According to recent analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data by the National Association of Home Builders, overall there was an uptick in the share of single-story new-home starts year-over-year in 2023. Nationwide, the share of new homes with two or more stories fell from 52% to 51% year-over-year, while the share of new homes with one story grew from 48% to 49% during the same period.

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Construction Dive

JULY 8, 2024

As labor shortages and lack of skilled workers loom, one MEP Contractor creates pathways to ease project takeovers and meet critical deadlines.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 8, 2024

As construction projects grow more complex, project managers are increasingly finding themselves in need of new, innovative tools to streamline processes and improve overall efficiency. According to Unite.AI, one way to work through job-related challenges is through the use of artificial intelligence (AI). Assisting with each step in the process from planning to execution, AI tools can be helpful for managing both small- and large-scale construction projects.

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Construction Dive

JULY 8, 2024

Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 8, 2024

United Way of Long Island is not only committed to providing DOE-certified net zero-energy ready homes but also cultivating a workforce to build them

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 8, 2024

The government has announced the immediate lifting of the de facto ban on onshore wind development in England, among other actions to speed up planning decisions. The post Government removes ban on onshore wind development in England appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 8, 2024

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands — Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. (NASDAQ Global Select Market: CWCO), a leading developer and operator of advanced water supply and treatment plants, reported that its property and equipment sustained no damage after Hurricane Beryl passed approximately 40 miles south of the Cayman Islands early Thursday morning. “Fortunately, Grand Cayman was spared the kind of damage that this storm caused to other islands in the Caribbean,” stated Consolidated Water CEO, Rick

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Construction News

JULY 8, 2024

New Labour chancellor Rachel Reeves has outlined a raft of planning reforms to “get Britain building again”. Reeves used her first speech in her new post to announce a reversal of many Conservative policies including consulting on a new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) ,… The post Housebuilders ‘buoyed’ as chancellor announces major planning reform appeared first on Construction News.

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The Construction Index

JULY 8, 2024

The proposed redevelopment of Chatham Docks’ Basin3 poses an early challenge for the new Labour government and its presumption in favour of new housing.

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Roads Online

JULY 8, 2024

Image courtesy of the Victorian Government. The second tunnelling contract for the Suburban Rail Loop East project has hit a major milestone, with a global consortium of tunnelling specialists being announced as the preferred bidder, as works power ahead on the first stage of the Victorian based project. The Suburban Rail Loop will transform Victoria – and by 2026, tunnel boring machines will be in the ground and more than 4000 people will be directly working on the project.

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

JULY 8, 2024

The construction industry added 27,000 jobs on net in June, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has increased by 235,000 jobs, an increase of 2.9%. Nonresidential construction employment increased by 21,200 positions on net, with growth in all three subcategories.

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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

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Roads Online

JULY 8, 2024

First train running on new Croydon rail bridge. Image courtesy of the Victorian Government. The Lilydale Line is the first rail line to be boom gate free in Melbourne, with the final two dangerous level crossings now gone a year ahead of schedule. Since 2017, the Level Crossing Removal Project has removed nine level crossings and built six new stations along the Lilydale Line, which together with the Belgrave Line, is Melbourne’s second busiest rail line on the network, used by more than 72,000

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The Construction Index

JULY 8, 2024

On her first full working day in the job, new chancellor of the exchequer Rachel Reeves has given details of her plans to reform the UK planning system.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 8, 2024

The new Labour government has arrived in Number 10 – we look at the decisions relating to infrastructure such as energy, transport and planning that need resolving by the new ministers. The post Infrastructure decisions facing the new government appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 8, 2024

Job Order Contract Cooperatives serve a purpose, however, it’s important to know WHEN and HOW they should be used. JOC Cooperatives enable organizations to speed the procurement of renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction services (based upon applicable statutes) using a “Master Agreement” and within the basic structure/process of an “owner managed” JOC Program.

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The Construction Index

JULY 8, 2024

The construction of 750 new affordable homes on the Durham Coast is under way, marking the next milestone in the development of the county’s first garden village.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 8, 2024

The post What Should Be the Perfect Pair for Your Kitchen? Plywood or Solid Wood Cabinet? appeared first on UK Construction Blog. When choosing kitchen cabinets , you must consider several factors: appearance, maintenance, material, aesthetic impact, and budget. Most people consider cabinets to be made of solid wood, but for custom cabinets, the back side, top, and bottom are made of plywood or a similar material.

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ENR Construction

JULY 8, 2024

Facility for Major League Rays' franchise, set to start construction next year, will anchor $6.5B St. Petersburg, Fla.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 8, 2024

The post Finding an Air Compressor Specialist in Bristol appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Air compressors are vital tools across various industries, from manufacturing and automotive to construction and healthcare. Whether you need an air compressor for industrial applications or smaller, specialized tasks, finding the right specialist is crucial for ensuring you get the best equipment and service.

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Aerial imagery has emerged as a necessary tool for architecture, engineering, and construction firms seeking to improve pre-construction site analysis, make more informed planning decisions, and ensure all stakeholders have access to an accurate visualization of the site to keep the project moving forward. Download our guide and take a deeper look at how aerial imagery can be leveraged to drive project efficiency by reducing unnecessary site visits and providing the accurate details required to

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ENR Construction

JULY 8, 2024

The new round of grants is much smaller than the one announced in 2023, which included a one-time infusion from the Inflation Reduction Act.

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Construction Specifier

JULY 8, 2024

The 2,003-m2 (21,563-sf) stable has been reimagined as a music venue. Photo courtesy Shannon Korta Texas-based architect Otto Kramer originally designed the Pearl Stable in the 1800s. Now, the 128-year-old, 2,003-m 2 (21,563-sf) stable has been reimagined as a music venue. The front pediment and cupola were removed in the 1940s. In 1950, the second floor was also removed, and additional renovations converted the stable into an event venue.

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ENR Construction

JULY 8, 2024

The U.S. Dept. of Transportation is supplying a $6.9-billion grant and $4.1 billion in low-interest loans on top of previously announced federal funding.

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The Construction Index

JULY 8, 2024

Quantity surveying firm Currie & Brown has appointed Kieran McManamon regional managing director for England and Wales.

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