The Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
U.S. homeowners are continuing to see their equity grow. According to a recent Q2 2024 Home Equity Report from CoreLogic— an information services provider of financial, property, and consumer data—homeowners with mortgages experienced a total equity increase of $1.3 trillion, or about 8% year-over-year, in Q2 2024. This brings total homeowner equity to over $17.6 trillion.
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Owners and developers added more projects to the queue in August, expecting stronger market conditions next year, per Dodge Construction Network.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
$1 billion system will consist of more than 30 projects to improve efficacy of local water supplies St. George, Utah — Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has been selected as the Owner’s Advisor for the Washington County Regional Reuse Purification System. In this role, Stantec will work with the Washington County Water Conservancy District, City of St.
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
The Maryland Transportation Authority is seeking contractors to provide construction management and inspection services for three $20 million contracts.
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The Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
While women have not historically made up a majority of the construction workforce, Monica Wheaton, vice president of customer success, residential construction division for ECI Software Solutions, is hoping to change that. As an ambassador for the She Built Foundation, Wheaton recently collaborated with the Edmonds School District in Edmonds, Wash. to introduce young students to opportunities in the trades.
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The Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
The U.S. housing market has seen dramatic shifts over the past several months, with some markets seeing high demand from buyers because of it. To find out which U.S. cities are seeing the most interest from homebuyers, the ResiClub blog analyzed the sale-to-list ratio of the 250 largest U.S. metros and found that many homes in the Northeast are selling for more than the initial list price.
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Laura Shivers will help build comprehensive marketing campaigns for the Salt Lake City-based family of companies.
Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Experienced leader and accomplished project manager brings more than 30 years of engineering expertise to his new role San Antonio, TX – Vincent Obregon, PE , has been named by HNTB Corporation as the San Antonio practice leader. Obregon brings over 30 years of experience in transportation, public works and infrastructure engineering with a diverse background that spans both the public and private sectors.
The Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
The adaptive reuse of commercial office buildings into residential units has become an increasingly popular topic when looking at how to mitigate the ongoing housing shortage. However, with fewer than one in six office buildings being suitable for residential conversions, adaptive reuse isn't always a viable solution. According to Multi-Housing News, a number of challenges stand in the way of adaptive reuse projects, such as proper zoning, financing, and more.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Cityview and Clarion Partners’ 276-unit multifamily community receives a modern refresh for residents in the lively film studio neighborhood BURBANK, Calif., – Nadia Geller Designs (NGD), an award-winning interior design firm offering services across the real estate community, has completed the interior design installation at Atrio, a multifamily community in Burbank formerly known as Empire Landing.
New Civil Engineer
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
High Speed 2 (HS2) Ltd cannot guarantee there will be level boarding for conventional rail and Elizabeth line services at its £1.67bn Old Oak Common station in west London, which accessibility campaigners have deemed “scandalous”. The post HS2 unable to confirm level boarding accessibility at £1.6bn Old Oak Common station appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
“Welcoming Betsy and Justin demonstrates our team’s commitment to the advancement and growth of our practice, enhancing our ability to provide the best support and resources to our clients. As our team in the Charleston office evolves, their addition underscores our foundational goal to pioneer engineering solutions that facilitate the merging of creativity and technical excellence,” says Beth Crutchfield, PE, LEED AP, Principal and Division Manager at RMF’s Charleston office.
New Civil Engineer
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Architecture firm Herzog & de Meuron has revealed that it is putting together revised plans for the redevelopment of Liverpool Street station will be “substantially different” to the controversial scheme previously submitted. The post Architect to submit ‘substantially different’ design for £1.5bn Liverpool Street redevelopment appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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Construction Placements
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
BIS Recruitment 2024 for Consultants | 97 Posts | 27-09-2024 BIS Recruitment 2024 for Consultants with 97 Posts vacancies, last date to apply for this job is 27-09-2024 The post BIS Recruitment 2024 for Consultants | 97 Posts | 27-09-2024 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.
New Civil Engineer
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Construction of the new £18.3M Balgray station in Barrhead, East Renfrewshire, Scotland has been given the green light. The post £18.3M Balgray station in East Renfrewshire given go ahead appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The Construction Index
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Bam has formally broken ground to start construction of a £41m teaching block on the University of South Wales’s Treforest Campus in Pontypridd.
New Civil Engineer
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Kier has been appointed by Heathrow to deliver an eight-year scheme to mitigate noise impacts on neighbourhoods surrounding the airport. The post Heathrow appoints Kier for works to reduce noise impacts on surrounding neighbourhoods appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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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
Civil Engineer Blog
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
The future maintenance of a facility cannot be overemphasized in highway project design. Projects which are difficult or costly to maintain, or those which require frequent maintenance activities, must be considered poorly designed. Different highway projects and different areas can be expected to have different maintenance considerations. Reduced or low maintenance designs with limited worker […] The post Maintenance Considerations in Highway Design first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.
New Civil Engineer
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Wyca) has announced that it is working with engineers from Jacobs on plans to safely reopen Bradford Interchange bus station by January 2025. The post Plans being drawn up to safely reopen Bradford Interchange bus station by January appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Rabbet
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
TL;DR: Retainage is the withholding of funds until a construction project is completed. It serves as a financial incentive for contractors to finish the project satisfactorily. Retainage is a controversial topic in construction loans but remains an effective insurance policy for project completion. It can cause cash flow problems and disputes, but these can be prevented with clear contractual terms and effective processes.
New Civil Engineer
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
The British Geological Survey (BGS) has launched hazard mapping tools showing the risk of earthquakes in the UK’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) to support offshore energy developments. The post Offshore earthquake risk map to support energy developments in UK waters launched appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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The Construction Index
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Planning permissions has been granted for a £43.5m purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme on Kirkstall Road in Leeds.
New Civil Engineer
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
North Somerset Council has appointed Galliford Try as contractor for the £89.2M Banwell Bypass, replacing Alun Griffiths who exited the scheme earlier this year. The post Galliford Try replaces Alun Griffiths as contractor on £90M Banwell Bypass in Somerset appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The Construction Index
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Balfour Beatty has signed a £363m contract with National Grid to deliver the Bramford to Twinstead reinforcement project.
New Civil Engineer
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
An environmental expert has welcomed plans by EDF Energy for a relocated saltmarsh to be created near Hinkley Point C, but raised concerns about the power station’s destruction of fish populations. The post Hinkley Point C saltmarsh relocation welcomed, but fish deterrence questioned appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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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
The Construction Index
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
John Graham Construction has started work in Edinburgh converting an old department store into a hotel.
Roads Online
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Image courtesy of the New South Wales Government. Works on an intersection upgrade on the Mitchell Highway in New South Wales have now wrapped up, with traffic flowing for the thousands of motorists who use the connection daily. Works on the intersection, situated close to 20 kilometres east of Orange Crews have widened the highway near the intersection with Pretty Plains Road to provide a dedicated left turning lane for traffic turning into Pretty Plains Road.
Equipment World
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Take a tour of the "XXL CTL," which features a 4,719-pound rated operating capacity, 13,920 pounds of tilt breakout force and a 146-inch lift height.
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