Construction Dive

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Equitrans has pushed the opening of the controversial project to 2024 due to “unforeseen factors” that include difficulty finding contractors.

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OCTOBER 24, 2023

Extensive population growth calls for pipeline expansion in county’s South-Central region EDMONTON, AB, TAMPA, FL – TSX, NYSE:STN Stantec , a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has begun the final design phase of Segment B for the South Hillsborough Pipeline with longtime client Tampa Bay Water. Tampa Bay Water awarded the firm a contract amendment to include final design engineering and construction management at risk support services (CMAR), bringing Stantec’s total fees to

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The number of construction cranes in North America decreased in 12 out of 14 cities surveyed in Rider Levett Bucknall’s most recent report.

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Build LLC Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

BUILD reviews the merits of small buildings through the lens of a recently completed project. The post Cities Need Smaller Buildings appeared first on BUILD Blog.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Burnside Bridge Partners JV and Nebraska design firm HDR will build an earthquake-resistant replacement for the nearly century-old structure.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Prices for commercial properties slumped 3.9% from the second quarter of last year to Q2 2023, well below the 3.3% average annual growth beginning in 1997.

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OCTOBER 24, 2023

The program connects leaders and decision-makers throughout the real asset sector with the premier AI & IoT-powered water management solution NEW YORK — WINT Water Intelligence , a leader in cutting-edge water management and leak-prevention solutions for construction, commercial, residential and industrial applications, has been selected for the coveted ESG Impact innovation program for 2023.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Amid an industrywide focus on the energy sector, the contractor plans to add 100 employees to its solar division.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Possible Boost for Affordable Housing in New York City ibush Tue, 10/24/2023 - 09:20 The developer of New York's Freedom Plaza has added a major affordable housing piece to the project, hoping that will help push through other components of the development In what could be a positive move for affordable housing in New York City, developer Solovlev Group has announced it will include 513 permanently affordable units of housing within its proposed Freedom Plaza mixed-use development on the banks o

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 24, 2023

An expansion could create thousands of jobs and slash greenhouse gas emissions, says a Mineta Transportation Institute study.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Mortgage Delinquencies Up in September, Foreclosures Dip ibush Tue, 10/24/2023 - 09:40 While reporting shows an increase in early-stage delinquencies and seriously overdue loans, active foreclosures saw a decline Following a prolonged period of robust mortgage performance, the data indicate an upward trend in mortgage delinquency rates for September 2023, National Mortgage Professional reports.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Technology Labs Will Help the Next Generation of Talent Gain Hands-on Experience with the Latest Technologies in Agriculture and Construction WESTMINSTER, Colo. —Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB ) and The Ohio State University have announced the opening of two state-of-the-art Trimble Technology Labs for the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences ( CFAES ) at The Ohio State University.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 24, 2023

DOE Awards Recognize Several NAHB Members for Home Performance Innovation ibush Tue, 10/24/2023 - 10:48 National Association of Home Builders members are among the winners in this year's U.S. Department of Energy Housing Innovation Awards The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) annual Housing Innovation Awards recognize builders in the U.S. for their commitment to providing high-performance, energy-efficient homes on the path to being zero energy ready.

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Construction News

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Homes England is set to receive just 0.1 per cent of what it is owed by Ilke Homes, after the firm’s administration process was waylaid by equipment theft and problems selling completed modules. The collapsed modular homebuilder owes £321m to its creditors, including £68.7m to… The post Homes England to lose 99.9% of investment after Ilke Homes theft appeared first on Construction News.

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UK Construction Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The post Is The Undersupply Of Housing In The UK Ever Going To Resolve? appeared first on UK Construction Blog. The ongoing housing crunch in the UK has been a hot topic for quite some time now. With shrinking spaces and skyrocketing prices, many are left scratching their heads, wondering if there’s an end in sight to the UK’s persistent housing shortage.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Global architecture firm, Perkins&Will, in partnership with the nonprofit research organization, Healthy Building Network, has released two reports that aim for the adoption of low-carbon gypsum drywall, flooring, and insulation materials for AEC professionals. Photo courtesy Bigstock. Global architecture firm, Perkins&Will, in partnership with the nonprofit research organization, Healthy Building Network, has released two reports that aim for the adoption of low-carbon gypsum drywall, f

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Construction News

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Paul Cannaby is director of civil engineering at construction consultancy Pick Everard Recent years have seen an increase in weather extremes, with severe droughts and major flooding in the UK and globally due to climate change. This necessitates strengthening flood resilience but it’s not all… The post Contractors can harness natural features for flood resilience appeared first on Construction News.

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Equipment World

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Doosan Bobcat, in partnership with LG Electronics, is working on the development of a transparent Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) touch display.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 24, 2023

High Speed 2 (HS2) contractor Skanska Costain Strabag JV (SCS) has started lowering tunnel boring machines (TBMs) into a shaft in Ealing ahead of tunnelling under London in the new year. The post HS2 | TBMs lowered into Ealing shaft ahead of next London tunnelling launch appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 24, 2023

A proposal has been put forward to transform the underutilized Washington, D.C. landmark, Robert C. Weaver Federal Building, which is the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD’s) headquarters since 1968, into a mixed-use space offering 300 housing units. The 10-story, 65,032 m 2 (700,000 sf) structure by the architect, Marcel Breuer, designed in the brutalist style, is set to undergo a remarkable makeover.

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Construction News

OCTOBER 24, 2023

A planning application is being drawn up for a 54-storey tower in the City of London to replace a 1970s-built block that is home to the HQ of Multiplex Europe. The City of London Corporation this month received preliminary notification of the proposal, which would… The post Multiplex HQ faces demolition under 54-storey City tower plan appeared first on Construction News.

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Construction Placements

OCTOBER 24, 2023

MIDHANI Recruitment 2023 for Jr & Sr Operative Trainee | 54 Posts | 01-11-2023 MIDHANI Recruitment 2023 for Jr & Sr Operative Trainee with 54 Posts vacancies, last date to apply is 01-11-2023 The post MIDHANI Recruitment 2023 for Jr & Sr Operative Trainee | 54 Posts | 01-11-2023 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Construction News

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Murphy has landed a £93.4m contract to build the new Cambridge South station. The firm, which is already carrying out preparatory work on the site, has been chosen by National Rail to deliver the station through to completion, which is expected to be in 2025.… The post Murphy wins £93m Cambridge South station job appeared first on Construction News.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 24, 2023

National infrastructure contractor Colas has partnered up with a sustainability innovator to provide recycled plastic kerbs on local highways across Chester and Cheshire West. The post Colas boosts sustainability credentials with recycled plastic kerbs appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction News

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Construction work has stopped on a £90m high-rise scheme in east London after the main contractor went into administration. Inland Homes was contracted to build Patchworks in Walthamstow, a residential-led development providing 583 homes across six blocks. The housebuilder went into administration in October. One… The post Work halts on £90m high-rises after contractor goes bust appeared first on Construction News.

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For Construction Pros

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Snow removal professionals describe how they best prepare in season and out of season for whatever snow events come roaring their way.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The latest episode of The Engineers Collective is out now. The post Podcast | The importance of collaborative reporting to ensure structural and fire safety appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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For Construction Pros

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Increasing solar flare activity means contractors should update firmware for their precision GNSS hardware, and a Trimble expert provides insights and tips on what to expect.

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