The Pro Builder

JUNE 10, 2024

Data Show More Gen Zers Are Entering the Construction Workforce csweeney Mon, 06/10/2024 - 11:53 During a seven-year period, the share of construction workers aged 25 and younger increased to more than 10% While the median age of construction workers in the U.S. is 42, recent insight from the National Association of Homebuilders’ Eye On Housing blog indicates more members of Generation Z are entering the industry.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 10, 2024

While certain construction sectors saw growth, the value of newly signed design contracts dipped slightly as owners remain hesitant to commit to new work, the American Institute of Architects said.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

Looking for ways to contribute to Elevating the AEC industry? Consider contributing your input to one or more of Zweig Group’s research surveys. Survey participation is open year-round, and those who choose to participate will receive discounts to Zweig Group Research Publications, and participating in certain surveys will earn you a discount on attendance to Zweig Group Events or Learning Opportunities.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 10, 2024

Learn how proactive safety measures, advanced technology and remote monitoring systems can create a safer, more transparent work environment for everyone involved.

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Choosing the right ERP system is a pivotal decision for any construction company. Our buyer’s guide is crafted to provide leaders with the essential knowledge needed to make informed choices. This guide delves into the critical aspects of selecting a construction ERP, including making the right decision, building internal support, and identifying the best software for your organization.

Construction Equipment

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

By Josh Rayburn Unpiloted systems continue transforming civil and structural engineering by improving efficiency, accuracy, and safety while empowering civil and structural engineers to control costs. Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones, have captured much of the conversation. However, they are just one part of the equation. The construction industry is constantly looking for solutions to increase efficiency.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

Standing in front of the Walker School Building in Walker, Missouri (now home to Northeast Vernon County High School or NEVC), the marks of time and use are clearly written on its face and the surrounding town. However, these marks of wear are pushed into the background by a constant flow of youthful energy–with sidewalks, floors, stairs, and walls covered in its colorful expression.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 10, 2024

These types of accounts help contractors, lenders and suppliers protect funds from online fraud while keeping a project on schedule, writes title expert Michael Stump.

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The Pro Builder

JUNE 10, 2024

Whether it's enhancing outdoor living spaces or insulating building foundations, these new product releases should be on your radar.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 10, 2024

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

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Managing construction projects in disparate systems and spreadsheets is difficult due to numerous moving parts and diverse stakeholder needs. A dynamic, intuitive software solution is essential for everyone involved—owners, designers, engineers, Construction Managers, and General Contractors. Companies need a secure, centralized system to manage documents, scheduling, financials, and more.

Construction Management

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

By Luke Carothers While space flight is an endeavor that allows us to explore reaches further and further away from the planet we call home, the ability to explore the stars relies on key pieces of infrastructure on the ground. Last Fall, the first phase of a two-phase bridge replacement project at Cape Canaveral and the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) was completed.

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The Pro Builder

JUNE 10, 2024

States Seeing a Jump in Active Home Listings csweeney Mon, 06/10/2024 - 12:08 Sun Belt states are seeing increased housing inventory compared with the Midwest and Northeast Across the U.S., active home listings are on the rise. According to the ResiClub blog, national active listings rose more than 35% between May 2023 and May 2024. However, these rates vary significantly by region.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

By Katelyn Dover This cybersecurity strategy ensures you’ll never miss important emails. The digital dance of email is a choreography we’re all trying to get the groove of. Email regulations and sender guidelines have drastically changed over the last few years, and with the growing adoption of artificial intelligence, getting what you need, and nothing you don’t is a bit overwhelming.

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The Pro Builder

JUNE 10, 2024

The Average Price per Square Foot of a Home in the US Continues to Grow csweeney Mon, 06/10/2024 - 12:17 From 2019 to 2024, the average price per square foot grew more than 50%, with some metros seeing even higher increases The price per square foot of homes is a metric often overlooked by buyers who typically focus on the home’s total size, list price, and location.

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In the construction industry, efficient material management and waste reduction are essential for both environmental sustainability and economic success. This detailed eBook provides an in-depth look at methods to cut waste and boost material efficiency. Topics covered include sustainable design principles, utilizing BIM for waste minimization, precise estimating and ordering, and effective storage and handling of materials.

Material Storage

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

The opening of the 2024 ElevateAEC Conference & Awards Gala is just over three months away, and we are excited to host you in sunny Tampa Bay, Florida, September 18-19. This year’s agenda is jam packed with events designed to help AEC professionals network, learn, and celebrate in a format bigger and better than ever. As the largest in-person gathering of industry leaders and award-winning firms, the ElevateAEC Conference & Awards Gala is Zweig Group’s flagship event—built around their v

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The Pro Builder

JUNE 10, 2024

Homebuying Sentiment Hits Record Low csweeney Mon, 06/10/2024 - 12:27 Only 14% of prospective buyers believe it’s a good time to purchase a home Sentiment among homebuyers is down. According to recent research from mortgage financing provider Fannie Mae, the Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) dropped by 2.5 points in May 2024 to 69.4. Currently, consumer attitudes toward homebuying conditions are at a record low, with just 14% of consumers believing it's a good time to buy a home.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

Fabric building companies offer several services to help ensure successful facility projects. By Eric Donnay, Legacy Building Solutions Decades ago, acquiring a tension fabric structure didn’t require much of a process. Most manufacturers offered fabric structures with predetermined dimensions, and building users essentially chose the standard size offering from the menu that came the closest to fitting their needs.

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The Pro Builder

JUNE 10, 2024

Peter Fabris rbinsacca Mon, 06/10/2024 - 12:15 Peter Fabris is a Boston-based freelance writer with decades of experience covering the housing and related industries.

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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

Estimating

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

Automation and data synchronization light the way to tunnel success By Mary Jo Wagner As a tunnel surveyor with Eiffage, a French civil engineering construction company, Christophe Poloni knows a thing or two about uncertainty. “I’ve worked on many underground projects and the one thing they have all had in common is the uncertainty of not knowing what we would find,” says Poloni.

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The Construction Index

JUNE 10, 2024

The latest Builders Merchant Building Index report reveals builders’ merchants’ takings were down 7.2% in the first quarter of the year, compared to Q1 2023.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

By Luke Carothers Neetha standing in front of the Austin TX city skyline. Neetha Vasan is a Senior Microclimate Scientist and Associate at Rowan William Davies & Irwin (RWDI) LLC, who specializes in building engineering with a focus on assessing the aerodynamic and wind resistant properties of construction projects. Using state-of-the-art software and modeling, Vasan helps city planners and the real estate development industry create wind and climate-responsive buildings and outdoor spaces.

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New Civil Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

Investment in and development of renewable energy projects should take priority over small modular reactors (SMRs) because they are reliable, according to US-based think tank the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA). The post SMRs ‘too expensive, too slow, and too risky’ according to US think tank appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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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.

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

By Arnab Ghosh, Global Sales Engineering Director at Accuris The collapse of the historic Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore in March has left the city and nation grappling with the daunting task of reconstruction. More than a symbolic loss, the bridge’s destruction has disrupted a critical link in the eastern corridor’s supply chain, guaranteed to cause havoc on both business operations and daily life within the region.

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The Construction Index

JUNE 10, 2024

While consumer price inflation in the UK appears to be returning to a more normal level, construction tender prices will continue to escalate, it seems.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

By John Clow, MentorAPM co-founder and COO The extreme weather risk to clean water infrastructure is up— way up. According to the National Centers for Environmental Information of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the number and cost of weather and climate disasters in the US have increased dramatically over the last 44 years—rising from three events in 1980 at a cost of less than $80 billion, to 28 events in 2023 at a cost of $600 billion (costs adjusted for inflation)

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BDC Network

JUNE 10, 2024

5 hidden benefits of mass timber design 0 qpurcell Mon, 06/10/2024 - 12:05 Mass Timber Mass timber is a materials and design approach that holds immense potential to transform the future of the commercial building industry, as well as our environment. Mixed-Use Office Buildings Designers Architects Mass Timber Fire and Life Safety Wood Projects Sustainability Mass timber is a materials and design approach that holds immense potential to transform the future of the commercial building industry,

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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

Site Planning

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

By John Clow, MentorAPM co-founder and COO The extreme weather risk to clean water infrastructure is up— way up. According to the National Centers for Environmental Information of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the number and cost of weather and climate disasters in the US have increased dramatically over the last 44 years—rising from three events in 1980 at a cost of less than $80 billion, to 28 events in 2023 at a cost of $600 billion (costs adjusted for inflation

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New Civil Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

The Teton Pass in Wyoming, USA has suffered a “catastrophic failure” that has seen a significant chunk of the road collapse, leaving it untraversable. The post Mountain pass in Wyoming suffers ‘catastrophic’ collapse and mudslides appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

By Rowland Chen The Telluride–Mountain Village Gondola is a free public, wind-powered transportation system that stretches between the mountain communities of Telluride and Mountain Village, Colorado. Managed by the Telluride Mountain Village Owners Association (TMVOA), this impressive four-station transport system provides some thousands of visitors and residents access to mountain hiking and biking trails in the summer and ski slopes in the winter.

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