The Pro Builder
JUNE 17, 2024
Homebuilders don’t need to sacrifice quality and economy for energy efficiency. Windows are one of a few elements that are particularly important to properly insulating a home.
Construction Dive
JUNE 17, 2024
Two Turner Construction superintendents who tend hives say both pursuits come down to listening to your workers and having a Plan B.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 17, 2024
Making an Imprint in Houston, Texas 3D printed construction continues to have a measurable impact on the industry because of its ability to reduce costs and increase efficiency. The latest example is in Spring Branch, Texas, now the home of the first multi-story 3D printed house in the United States. PERI 3D Construction worked collaboratively with HANNAH , an architectural-based design firm; and CIVE , a construction engineering company, on the groundbreaking project, which integrated the ceme
Construction Dive
JUNE 17, 2024
Online training solutions will play an important role in helping contractors develop teams for peak performance.
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.
The Pro Builder
JUNE 17, 2024
While many U.S. housing markets continue to see elevated home prices, some markets are likely to see prices dip by the end of 2024. According to insight from Yahoo! Finance, cities that are expected to see a significant drop are ones that have seen home prices soar over the last several years. Larger cities, such as San Francisco and New York City, could see a drop in prices by more than 5% due to remote work trends allowing people to move farther away from pricy areas, says real estate agent Be
Construction Dive
JUNE 17, 2024
In the past decade, it’s gotten easier and less expensive to pursue green construction, according to Tolga Tutar.
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Construction Dive
JUNE 17, 2024
The updates remove a decades-old rule that barred certain commercial building uses, among the changes that aim to boost commercial corridors, promote life sciences activity and bolster manufacturing in the city.
The Pro Builder
JUNE 17, 2024
Despite economic headwinds, the number of all-cash buyers has increased, according to a recent member survey from the National Association of Home Builders. In 2024, the median builder sold 22% of its homes to buyers who used all cash to pay for them. A majority of these sales come from custom builds, with 54% of those surveyed being single-family custom home builders.
The Construction Index
JUNE 17, 2024
Investment company Zenzic Capital has provided around £17m of development finance to fund the construction of 43 residential open market properties across five separate UK schemes.
The Pro Builder
JUNE 17, 2024
The U.S. housing market is unlikely to see a surge in foreclosures, keeping house prices relatively stable over the next several quarters. According to recent insight from the Calculated Risk blog, current prices may be locked in place for a while as many current homeowners have owned their homes for several years and therefore have low mortgage rates.
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The specialty contractor space is facing a transformative period, driven by labor shortages, rapid technological advancements, and increasing regulatory requirements. In 2024, contractors must navigate complex challenges like fragmented management systems and delays in payment. This guide offers a deep dive into the key disruptions reshaping the industry over the next 24 months, including digitization, sustainable practices, and modular construction.
New Civil Engineer
JUNE 17, 2024
National Grid deputy director for external affairs - strategic infrastructure Tom McGarry’s comments indicate the company is not fixated on pylons but needs above ground transmission infrastructure” (NCE online, 24 May). Yet here in the East of England, National Grid most certainly is fixated with… The post Your View | Electricity pylons, Great British Railways, Baltimore bridge collapse, reservoirs, obituary appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The Pro Builder
JUNE 17, 2024
As prices pick up, home sales continue to fall. According to a recent report from housing data tracker Redfin, the number of home sales fell 1.7% month-over-month during May and 2.9% year-over-year. During the past decade, only two months saw fewer home sales: October 2023, due to record high mortgage rates, and May 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic bringing buying and selling to a temporary halt.
For Construction Pros
JUNE 17, 2024
The complex economic factors at work in our industry are impacted by many outside forces. If you only look at the year-over-year figures, you might be discouraged, but we've been tracking things for more than a decade, and upward is still the trend.
New Civil Engineer
JUNE 17, 2024
The Great British Railways Transition Team (GBRTT) has spent more than £64M in under 18 months since it was set up, New Civil Engineer can reveal. The post Revealed: £64M spent by little achieving Great British Railways Transition Team appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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Construction Placements
JUNE 17, 2024
Top 100 Construction Project Engineer Interview Questions and Answers Prepare and practice the top 100 technical interview questions and answers for construction project engineers. Perfect for freshers and experienced candidates alike. The post Top 100 Construction Project Engineer Interview Questions and Answers appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.
Construction Specifier
JUNE 17, 2024
By Zachary Lovett, David Diedrick, and David Figurski Photo by Iwan Baan Photography Despite the urgency and efforts to halt global warming, the world’s output of CO2 continues to rise according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). 1 Average global temperatures are now approaching 1.5 C (34.7 F) above preindustrial levels, and 2023 was the hottest year on record. 2 Buildings are responsible for approximately 42 percent of CO2 emissions, 15 percent of which is attributed to the embodied carb
Construction Placements
JUNE 17, 2024
Why Construction Safety is Important: Essential Insights Learn why construction safety is essential for anyone involved in the construction industry. Discover the practices and protocols that protect workers, equipment, and the environment on construction sites. The post Why Construction Safety is Important: Essential Insights appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.
CCR Magazine
JUNE 17, 2024
Maintaining good personal hygiene is crucial for the health and well-being of elderly individuals. As people age, they often face physical limitations and health conditions that make it challenging to keep up with daily hygiene routines. Fortunately, there are various tools and products designed to improve elderly hygiene and enhance senior care. This article will explore the top five tools and products that can significantly aid in maintaining hygiene for seniors. 1.
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Aging construction ERP systems can slow down productivity and put your business at risk. If you’re working with outdated software, you may be missing out on essential features and innovations like AI, AR, and enhanced reporting capabilities. This guide provides you with insights regarding when you need to upgrade and outlines what to look for in a new construction ERP system.
Construction News
JUNE 17, 2024
Geoffrey Osborne Ltd owed trade creditors £25.9m when it collapsed, administrators from RSM Restructuring Advisory have reported. In documents filed with Companies House last Friday (14 June), the administrators said that 504 firms were left with unpaid invoices when the contractor fell into administration on… The post Geoffrey Osborne went under owing £45.1m appeared first on Construction News.
New Civil Engineer
JUNE 17, 2024
Discussions are still taking place over updating the safeguarded route for Crossrail 2, it has emerged. The post Crossrail 2 safeguarding negotiations still taking place four years after mothballing appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Roads Online
JUNE 17, 2024
Visualisation showcasing Glenrowan’s new Beaconsfield Parade bridge precinct. Image: Inland Rail. Inland Rail has released new visualisations showing what the final Beaconsfield Parade bridge precinct will look like, following the opening of the bridge in March. Inland Rail conducted extensive community engagement to guide the safety, accessibility, connectivity and heritage of the final precinct design.
New Civil Engineer
JUNE 17, 2024
A proposal to construct a new 8,500 capacity arena in Edinburgh has secured planning permission from the city’s council. The post Proposed 8,500 capacity Edinburgh Park Arena secures planning permission appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network
In today’s construction market, owners, construction managers, and contractors must navigate increasing challenges, from cost management to project delays. Fortunately, digital tools now offer valuable insights to help mitigate these risks. However, the sheer volume of tools and the complexity of leveraging their data effectively can be daunting. That’s where data-driven construction comes in.
For Construction Pros
JUNE 17, 2024
Could asphalt plants eventually run themselves? We talked to Command Alkon who are at the head of the pack of technology companies integrating AI into the future of the asphalt world.
New Civil Engineer
JUNE 17, 2024
Laing O’Rourke has entered the final six months of construction of Everton FC’s new £500M stadium with work underway to reinstate the water channel to the dock, the roof taking shape and most seating installed. The post Everton Stadium | Water channel excavation underway as construction enters final six months appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
For Construction Pros
JUNE 17, 2024
Could asphalt plants eventually run themselves? We talked to Command Alkon who are at the head of the pack of technology companies integrating AI into the future of the asphalt world.
New Civil Engineer
JUNE 17, 2024
In 2015, ministers from 196 countries met in the Le Bourget suburb of Paris for COP21. After a fortnight of deliberations mankind collectively agreed on a clear ambition. The world agreed to work to keep “the increase in the global average temperature to well below… The post Modular steel towers can speed up the path to net zero appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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ENR Construction
JUNE 17, 2024
The list leader on the latest Architectural Record Top 300 architecture firms survey, ranked by revenue, has expanded its use of co-chiefs for its top two executive roles.
New Civil Engineer
JUNE 17, 2024
The M25 will experience its third full closure over a weekend in mid July as Balfour Beatty AtkinsRéalis JV continues work on the £317M junction 10 upgrade. The post M25 set for third full weekend closure in July to build bridge for £317M junction 10 upgrade appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The Construction Index
JUNE 17, 2024
US-based construction equipment company Bobcat has started construction of a new €280m (£240m) factory in Mexico.
Revit OpEd
JUNE 17, 2024
At Autodesk Revit forums I saw a post regarding disappearing curved walls. These walls were shorter than the current view range cut plane. When the Wall subcategory Non Core Layers is turned off only these curved short walls disappeared. Other walls of the same type that were straight remained visible. It looks like a bug to me. In my testing, when the sub-category for Non Core Layers (Detail Level must be Medium or Fine) is turned off the wall will disappear when it's height is not at least 2 f
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