Construction Dive

APRIL 11, 2024

Overall building material costs have now increased in every month of 2024, said Associated Builders and Contractors’ chief economist.

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Building Materials 394

The Construction Index

APRIL 11, 2024

Housing maintenance contractor Mears Group turned over more than £1bn last year, with more than 40% of that coming from looking after asylum seekers.

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Maintenance 145

Construction Dive

APRIL 11, 2024

Although falls and struck-bys are the most frequent causes of injury, heat stress and fatigue were the most common contributors to incidents.

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Construction News

APRIL 11, 2024

The final report into the Grenfell Tower fire has been delayed for a third time – with its expected publication now pushed later into the summer. It was initially hoped that the report would be published last autumn, before being moved to early this year.… The post Final Grenfell Tower report delayed once again appeared first on Construction News.

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Construction Dive

APRIL 11, 2024

Education leaders and school architects say knowing what students and staff want in school construction and renovation is vital for planning.

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The Construction Index

APRIL 11, 2024

After a return to growth in January, construction output in Great Britain fell back again in February, according to latest estimates.

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The Pro Builder

APRIL 11, 2024

Lumber Leads Building Materials Prices Higher in March ibush Thu, 04/11/2024 - 13:28 Overall, the cost of building materials rose during March, with softwood lumber, gypsum products, and concrete all seeing price increases. Only steel mill materials saw price drops The cost of building materials used in residential construction increased again in March—the fifth month in a row—according to the National Association of Home Builders' reporting on the most recent Producer Price Index (PPI) data fro

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Building Materials 130

Construction Dive

APRIL 11, 2024

The Dallas-based company continues to add water infrastructure projects to its backlog, a key sector of focus according to its most recent earnings call.

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Contracts 207

The Pro Builder

APRIL 11, 2024

Fortera Takes Concrete Steps to Reduce the Climate Impact of Cement ibush Thu, 04/11/2024 - 14:45 Clean-tech company Fortera, which uses technology to capture carbon emissions form cement manufacturing, will open its first commercial-scale operation on April 12, 2024, in California With growing concern about climate change, the race has been on to find solutions for manufacturing cement, a building material responsible for about 8% of the world's carbon dioxide emissions.

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For Construction Pros

APRIL 11, 2024

How much will construction and other supply chains be impacted by the collapse of the Baltimore Bridge and the suspension of traffic through the Port of Baltimore? End users may temporarily face delays and increases.

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Speaker: Timothy Allsopp

Payment challenges often lead to delayed projects, financial bottlenecks, and strained relationships. With construction projects becoming more complex, outdated processes are no longer sustainable. By refining financial workflow, companies can improve cash flow, reduce error, and foster trust between stakeholders. Discover practical strategies for redesigning payment systems to overcome workflow challenges while creating a smoother, more reliable process for contractors and subcontractors alike.

Building Automation

The Pro Builder

APRIL 11, 2024

6th Annual Most Valuable Product Awards ibush Thu, 04/11/2024 - 11:15 Drumroll. Please join us in celebrating our 6th Annual MVP Awards winners, which represent the best in innovative building products James McClister, Editor Congratulations to our 6th Annual MVP Award recipients and thank you to all who submitted products for consideration. This latest class of MVPs represents a new level of innovation and sophistication in the residential building products industry.

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The Construction Index

APRIL 11, 2024

Groundworks specialist Coinford is investing in a fleet of new Caterpillar excavators to meet demand for development projects in southeast England.

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The Pro Builder

APRIL 11, 2024

LIVE WEBINAR, April 18: 5 Tips to Build a High-Performance Home. REGISTER NOW ibush Thu, 04/11/2024 - 11:39 Join us to see and hear how the production team for The New American Home 2024 achieved a remarkable -45 HERS rating for the residence. Discover details about how Sun West Custom Homes, in collaboration with green building consultant Two Trails, used an integrated approach to energy efficiency, air-tightness, and renewable energy to create this high-performance home that also improve

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Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Project Management Consulting Green Building 130

The Construction Index

APRIL 11, 2024

The tender is live for Scotland Excel’s new build residential framework.

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Contracts 124

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Construction Management

Construction News

APRIL 11, 2024

Timber-frame volumetric specialist Lighthouse has gone under, with all 113 staff members losing their jobs following a failed bid to sell the business. The specialist, which was based in Sheffield, struggled with cashflow issues. The business behind it, IDMH, filed a notice of intention to… The post Staff made redundant as modular builder collapses appeared first on Construction News.

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Modular Construction 122

New Civil Engineer

APRIL 11, 2024

Vinci Building has been appointed to a £138M contract to construct the UK’s largest open-die forging facility which will be located at Sheffield Forgemasters’ Brightside Lane site. The post Vinci to construct UK’s largest open-die forging facility for £138M appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Equipment World

APRIL 11, 2024

After a den was accidentally destroyed, one unlucky bear cub took refuge in an excavator cab in Upstate New York on St. Patrick’s Day.

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New Civil Engineer

APRIL 11, 2024

East West Railway Company (EWR Co) chief executive Beth West has announced that she will move on from her post “after much reflection”, having been in the role for two years. The post East West Rail Co CEO Beth West decides to step away ‘after much reflection’ appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

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Risk Management

Construction Placements

APRIL 11, 2024

NPCIL Recruitment 2024 For Executive Trainee | 400 Posts | 30-04-2024 NPCIL Recruitment 2024 For Executive Trainee with 400 Posts vacancies, the last date to apply for this job is 30-04-2024 The post NPCIL Recruitment 2024 For Executive Trainee | 400 Posts | 30-04-2024 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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New Civil Engineer

APRIL 11, 2024

The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has revealed its blueprint for achieving a net zero railway in the UK by 2050, which aims to maximise current government infrastructure plans. The post RIA releases strategy for achieving a net zero UK rail network by 2050 appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 111

Roads Online

APRIL 11, 2024

Image courtesy of the New South Wales Government. Expressions of interest are now open to design the upgrade of a 1.8 kilometre stretch of Henry Lawson Drive in New South Wales. These works will help to deliver upgrades to the section between the M5 and Auld Avenue, Milperra. This part of the project is known as Stage 1B and will comprise of Widening Henry Lawson Drive to two lanes in each direction and creating new connections between Auld Avenue, Keys Parade, Raleigh Road and Henry Lawson Driv

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New Civil Engineer

APRIL 11, 2024

It’s an exciting time to be working in engineering. The UK government has set ambitious goals to achieve net zero by 2050. A crucial element to the net zero future is the government’s goal for all of the UK’s electricity to be derived from clean,… The post Empowering women in engineering: an industry perspective appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Specifier

APRIL 11, 2024

The 8,338 m2 (90,180 sf) complex comprises three buildings: the brewery (housed in the converted supermarket space), a rice milling building, and a wastewater treatment facility. Image courtesy Pelli Clarke & Partners A former supermarket now serves as the site for the new Dassai Blue Sake Brewery in Upstate New York. Jun Mitsui & Associates in collaboration with Pelli Clarke & Partners has unveiled the new facility, situated in the Hudson River basin’s Hyde Park.

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New Civil Engineer

APRIL 11, 2024

West Kirby’s new £19.7M flood alleviation scheme “stood up well” against this week’s significant storm according to the council, protecting properties from internal flooding despite water overtopping the structure. The post £20M West Kirby flood wall ‘stood up well’ to significant storm despite considerable overtopping appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 105

Roads Online

APRIL 11, 2024

Fulton Hogan and Black Dog Institute are helping to develop strategies and methods for improving mental health across the construction sector. Image: Fulton Hogan. Fulton Hogan’s partnership with the Black Dog Institute is helping to forge a brighter path forward when it comes to addressing and improving mental health across the entire infrastructure sector.

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New Civil Engineer

APRIL 11, 2024

Gatwick Airport has developed a cloud-based geospatial data platform to make engineering and construction works safer by reducing accidental strikes on buried utilities. The post Gatwick Airport implements mapping tech to monitor assets and environmental impacts appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Mapping Engineering 105

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Construction Placements

APRIL 11, 2024

The Ultimate Guide to Creating a Successful Business Plan Learn how to craft a winning business plan with our comprehensive guide. The post The Ultimate Guide to Creating a Successful Business Plan appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 11, 2024

Reston, VA – Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (the Company or Bowman) (NASDAQ: BWMN), a national engineering services firm delivering infrastructure solutions to customers who own, develop and maintain the built environment, proudly announces the appointment of David Stickles, RPLS, PSM, PLS, as director of business development, geospatial survey.

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For Construction Pros

APRIL 11, 2024

When integrating AI into their business models, construction companies should carefully weigh the costs and benefits of this technology.

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The Construction Index

APRIL 11, 2024

Waste-to-energy specialist Enfinium is seeking government support for a £200m carbon capture project in North Wales.

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