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JUNE 13, 2024

How to Become a Certified Construction Project Manager in 2024: A Comprehensive Guide Discover the steps to becoming a certified construction project manager in 2024. This comprehensive guide covers education, experience, certifications, and career development. The post How to Become a Certified Construction Project Manager in 2024: A Comprehensive Guide appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 13, 2024

For contractors, lower material costs also signal the potential for reduced interest rates due to slowing inflation, said Associated Builders and Contractors’ chief economist.

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The Pro Builder

JUNE 13, 2024

The U.S. market for second homes has remained stable despite rising mortgage rates. In fact, recent insight from housing market platform Realtor.com shows that 2.5% of all new mortgages in the past year were for second homes, unchanged from the previous year. The top markets for second homes are mainly beachfront or mountain resort areas. Cape May County, N.J., leads with nearly half of its mortgages being for second homes.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 13, 2024

Ironworker Jeffrey Spyrka survived after plunging eight stories from a scaffold last week. His coworker, technical engineer David O’Donnell, was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

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The Pro Builder

JUNE 13, 2024

Mortgage rates will likely stay elevated over the next several months, following the Federal Reserve’s decision on Wednesday, June 12. The Federal Reserve maintained interest rates at a 23-year high, holding the benchmark rate at 5.25% to 5.5%, according to Yahoo! Finance. This rate has been consistent since July 2023. The Fed also revised its forecast for rate cuts this year, reducing the expected cuts from three to one.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 13, 2024

As construction workers walk off the job for better pay this summer, unions are in a strong position to demand higher wages, according to a labor expert.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 13, 2024

The four-story, 213,000-square-foot apartment complex on the college's Fort Wayne, Indiana, campus is part of a public-private partnership.

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Safety Services Company

JUNE 13, 2024

In June, as we celebrate National Safety Month 2024 , it’s imperative to acknowledge the strides made in safety technology within industries like construction, oil, and gas. However, despite the many advancements, challenges persist in ensuring the safety of our workforce. Recent statistics reveal a sobering reality: one in five construction workers experiences a fatal injury annually.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 13, 2024

The East Petersburg, Pennsylvania-based construction firm expects to complete construction by the spring of 2025.

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The Construction Index

JUNE 13, 2024

Building services contractor NG Bailey has reported a return to profitability, turning a £25m pre-tax loss last time into a near £11m profit.

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New Civil Engineer

JUNE 13, 2024

The Labour Party has pledged to develop a 10-year infrastructure strategy to “guide investment plans and give the private sector certainty about the project pipeline”. The post Labour promises 10-year infrastructure strategy with significant private investment appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Construction Index

JUNE 13, 2024

North Yorkshire Council has approved plans for a 1.5 million sq ft industrial and logistics development at Gascoigne Interchange.

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Construction Placements

JUNE 13, 2024

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The Construction Index

JUNE 13, 2024

Building contractor McAleer & Rushe is on course to increase turnover to £500m in 2025, up from around £400m in 2022.

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JUNE 13, 2024

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Engineering 105

The Construction Index

JUNE 13, 2024

House-builder Bellway has admitted that it made a second takeover bid for rival Crest Nicholson last month.

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Roads Online

JUNE 13, 2024

Image: stock.adobe.com/THINK b. The first electric bus funded by a joint $250 million Federal and Western Australian Government investment has now been constructed, marking a major milestone for region’s net-zero vehicle program. This initiative aims to support the transition to zero-emission public transport in the region and will also help to deliver the installation of charging infrastructure at key depots and major upgrades to manufacturing facilities to support the future production of elec

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The Construction Index

JUNE 13, 2024

Bam Nuttall has been fined £2.345m following the death of a worker on Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme.

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Roads Online

JUNE 13, 2024

Image: stock.adobe.com/Proxima Studio. The successful tenderers have now been revealed for eight works packages to support the delivery of the Sydney to Newcastle Business Case for the High Speed Rail Authority. The successful companies will help the High Speed Rail Authority to plan and develop the East Coast High Speed Rail Network, connecting Sydney, Central Coast and Newcastle.

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The Construction Index

JUNE 13, 2024

A planning application has been submitted for the regeneration of the Teviot Estate in Poplar, east London.

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iField Smart

JUNE 13, 2024

Construction Submittals Software: Streamlining Project Delivery and Accuracy Construction projects, regardless of size or scope, are intrinsically complex. The collaboration between architects, engineers, general contractors, and myriad subcontractors forms a detailed network of communication where precision and timeliness are paramount. Submittals play a pivotal role in this orchestration, ensuring that materials, methods, and equipment align with the project specifications and design intent.

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The Construction Index

JUNE 13, 2024

The Labour Party has made a manifesto commitment to kick the A27 Arundel bypass project further into the long grass and spend the money filling potholes instead.

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Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network

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New Civil Engineer

JUNE 13, 2024

Hull City Council has appointed Esh Construction and Mason Clark Associates to progress design, repair and strengthening of the Drypool Bridge. The post Engineers appointed to renew Drypool rolling bascule bridge in Hull appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Construction Index

JUNE 13, 2024

The National Federation of Builders and the Scottish Building Federation have agreed to merge.

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New Civil Engineer

JUNE 13, 2024

Balfour Beatty has been awarded a £32M design and development contract to deliver the first phase of the £690M Skye reinforcement project, part of SSEN Transmission’s Pathway to 2030 plan. The post Balfour wins £32M design contract for first phase of £690M Skye reinforcement project appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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OmTrak

JUNE 13, 2024

In the realm of building management, the delivery of Operating & Maintenance (O&M) manuals is a critical phase, ensuring a project’s seamless transition from construction to operation. Barwon Health has leveraged OmTrak’s comprehensive digital manuals module to revolutionise this aspect of project management. By providing a unified platform for compiling, managing, and disseminating these essential documents, OmTrak helps organisations streamline their processes, ensuring com

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New Civil Engineer

JUNE 13, 2024

After the prototype was test assembled it was taken down and taken to a test site where it was re-assembled and load tested at full scale, following industry practice. It indicated serious commercial viability. Then, the British government shut the project down in the course… The post Could Great Grid Upgrade present opportunity for Geoditic Transmission Tower of 1966?

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Equipment World

JUNE 13, 2024

The redesigned skid steers and compact track loaders have a new one-piece cab design, more technology capabilities, and increased operating power.

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Construction Equipment 88

New Civil Engineer

JUNE 13, 2024

Railway chiefs in Switzerland are facing questions from the federal government over the “illegal” demolition of a 110-year-old Alpine viaduct last month. The post ‘Illegal’ demolition of 110-year-old Alpine rail viaduct sparks row in Switzerland appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction News

JUNE 13, 2024

McAleer & Rushe has reported a fall in profit as it unveiled turnover targets for 2025. The Northern Ireland-based design-and-build contractor tabled a pre-tax profit of £11m for the year to 31 December 2023, a slight decrease on the £12.1m for the previous year. Its… The post Profit slides at major contractor as it targets £500m turnover appeared first on Construction News.

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