Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The repeal, which took effect Tuesday, is the first such reversal since states began implementing laws that prohibit union security agreements in the 1940s.

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Ways to Improve Home Building Productivity, Part 2: Automation ibush Thu, 02/15/2024 - 15:31 Home builders can maximize efficiencies gained through simplification and standardization by automating both on-site and back-office operations Tony L. Callahan, Contributing Editor P art 1 of this series addressed how home building lags other industries in achieving productivity gains and how simplification and standardization are key to improving productivity in housing construction.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

An NCES survey found about a third of public schools have never undergone any major renovations, been replaced or gotten an addition.

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The New American Home 2024: Modern Features, Timeless Comfort ibush Thu, 02/15/2024 - 08:40 Explore the design elements and unique, luxe details that combine to create a sense of comfort and relaxed indoor/outdoor living in The New American Home 2024 Rich Binsacca, editorial director / Photos: Levi Ellyson/501 studios If you’re designing a home on a lot cut out of a mountainside with panoramic views of the Las Vegas Valley and the Strip below, where do you begin?

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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.

Risk Management

Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The brand’s latest hotel groundbreaking in Dewitt, New York, is poised to benefit from a nearby $100 billion, federally funded factory project.

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Explore the Building Products That Make This Year's New American Home Another Standout ibush Thu, 02/15/2024 - 15:22 The latest building products come together in The New American Home 2024 show house, offering luxury, energy efficiency, and solid performance to inspire any project Pro Builder Staff Making its official debut at this year's International Builders' Show (IBS) in February, The New American Home is a custom-built, single-level luxury house of more than 7,000 square feet located in t

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Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

First Project to Meet Version 3.0 of the Gold Standard in Waterfront Design New York, NY — Today, the Waterfront Alliance announced that the Illinois Beach State Park Shoreline Stabilization Project is the first freshwater project to achieve WEDG® (Waterfront Edge Design Guidelines) Verification under WEDG’s Version 3.0. WEDG is a national rating system and set of guidelines that pushes the bar for creating resilient, ecological, and accessible waterfront design.

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Are We Headed for a Spring Homebuying Slowdown? ibush Thu, 02/15/2024 - 09:52 As mortgage rates rise to their highest levels in two months, Freddie Mac warns rates may stay higher for longer, which could affect spring buying The week ending Feb. 15 saw another rise in mortgage rates, following a series of strong employment and inflation reports, with rates averaging 6.77% for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage, according to Freddie Mac data as reported by CNN.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Baltimore, Md. –– RMF Engineering , a leader in full-service MEP engineering, today announced the addition of three new shareholders in the company: Conrad Hertz, PE, Greg Hudson, PE, and Dustin Barrall, PE. “Inviting Conrad, Greg, and Dustin to become shareholders in our firm is a reflection of the diligence to client stewardship, quality work, sound judgment, and collaborative leadership that underpins RMF’s success.

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Builder Sentiment Rises for Third Consecutive Month ibush Thu, 02/15/2024 - 11:55 A combination of factors is buoying home builder confidence in February, with the latest NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index at its highest level since last August For the third month in a row, builder sentiment is up. The National Association of Home Builders' (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) for February shows builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes climbed four points,

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Construction News

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

A significant number of councils will stop offering building-control services from April unless the deadline to prove professional competence is extended, the head of the service has warned the government. From 6 April, all building-control professionals must have passed a competence assessment and be registered… The post Government warned of looming building-control collapse appeared first on Construction News.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Critical sewer capacity relief solution to be constructed in Atlanta’s Peoplestown neighborhood ATLANTA — The City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management (DWM) has reached a significant milestone to deliver on a decade-long effort to remedy combined sewer overflows and localized flooding in southeast Atlanta. In an effort to meet the requirements of an EPA-issued Consent Decree, DWM has contracted a multidisciplinary team to design and construct solutions that help control surface water,

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For Construction Pros

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

While the flywheel effect involves considerable upfront exertion, the resulting momentum can sustain a business and keep it moving with less effort applied to routine maintenance over time.

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BDC Network

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

5 things developers should know about mass timber 0 qpurcell Thu, 02/15/2024 - 13:36 Mass Timber Gensler's Erik Barth, architect and regional design resilience leader, shares considerations for developers when looking at mass timber solutions. Erik Barth Regulations Mass Timber Wood The Changing Built Environment The U.N.’s International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) sixth assessment report on climate change is an urgent call to action for the building industry.

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New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

New data showing a technical recession and lower construction output in the UK send a message to government that “cuts have consequences”, according to representatives of the civil engineering and construction sectors. The post Frustration across sector as new figures show UK recession and construction slowdown appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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For Construction Pros

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The two companies will work together to develop products that improve productivity, reduce material costs and the number of passes required, which can help improve safety by minimizing traffic on construction sites.

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New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Tunnels for water intake and outfall are ready to be connected from Hinkley Point C to the Bristol Channel. The post Hinkley Point C water tunnels ready for connection to Bristol Channel appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 116

Civil Engineer Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

How to Decorate Your Home with Low Cost? Everyone has a fantasy about how they’d like their home to look, but many people aren’t sure how to make this a reality. With some creativity, you’ll find that you don’t have to stretch your budget to make many noticeable improvements in the appearance and atmosphere of […] The post Home Decoration with Limited Budget first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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Construction Equipment

New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The construction industry has historically been sorely lacking in opportunities for women, who represent only 13% of the industry and just 1% of tradespeople according to Autodesk’s latest research on the talent challenges facing the sector. The post How technology is helping to level the playing field for women in construction appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 128

Roads Online

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The Queensland Government has revealed that heavy vehicle regulation services will transition from the jurisdiction of the Department of Transport and Main Roads to the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR), as part of a national reform program. This effectively means that responsibilities around regulation for heavy vehicles will shift to the NVHR, meaning there’s a more consistent approach to compliance and enforcement around heavy vehicles on a national scale.

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For Construction Pros

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

An exclusive glimpse into the company's vision and goals for construction jobsite transformation with XiteSolution President and CEO Youngcheul Cho and highlights from HD Hyundai's presence at CES 2024.

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Roads Online

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Works are now underway on a $50 million package to deliver an additional 11 overtaking lanes on the Great Northern Highway, between Newman and Port Hedland in Western Australia. The new lanes come under the Federal Government’s recently announced Great Northern Highway corridor, which will support the regions mining industry while also increasing the safety of the road connection for all motorists, as well as heavy vehicles.

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Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network

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Construction Management

New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Oxford United Football Club has announced plans to build the first stadium in the UK powered solely by electricity, claiming it will be “the most sustainable mid-sized sports venue in the country”. The post Oxford United plans to build UK’s first all electric stadium appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The Buxton Center for Bainbridge Performing Arts has successfully completed its renovation and expansion and its site-specific design incorporates glass , wood, and steel to strengthen the island’s connection to its civic core. Located on Bainbridge Island, Wash., and designed by LMN Architects, the newly opened center welcomes artists, visitors, and patrons with a two-story lobby enclosed by a wood and glass curtain wall.

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New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Dutch firm Monumental has raised $25M (£20M) to upscale its new technology that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to autonomously drive bricklaying robots. The post Dutch firm raises £20M to upscale its AI-driven autonomous bricklaying robots across Europe appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 119

Construction News

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has announced an investigation into National Highways over concerns its performance has dropped. The regulator announced yesterday (14 February) that in July 2023 it identified multiple “potential risks” regarding National Highways’ capital portfolio and asset-management strategy. It said… The post Regulator launches investigation into National Highways over ‘dipped’ performance appeared first on Construction News.

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New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Plans to install new electricity hubs and pylons are to be scrutinised by members of the public in Lincolnshire from 16 February to 13 March. The post Lincolnshire residents invited to pylon consultation as National Grid prepares DCO application appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 115

Roads Online

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Tidd Ross Todd’s (TRT) TIDD PC28 pick and carry crane model has been one of the safest and most efficient crane models in the market for years, contributing factors in the company’s 100th sale of the model. The TRT team looks back on the PC28’s early days, as well as what’s to come. J ust over a year after celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2017, crane manufacturer, designer and distributor Tidd Ross Todd (TRT) commenced production on the PC28, a model that would become a staple of the company’

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Lifts Quality Control Controls Manufacturing Zoning 98

New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Transport for London (TfL) has appointed Costain to carry out refurbishment works on Gallows Corner Flyover and Brent Cross Interchange. The post Costain appointed for refurbishment works on two major London highway structures appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 111

Equipment World

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Major toolmakers – Milwaukee Tool, DeWalt, Bosch, Husqvarna, Hilti, Makita – are gunning to replace gas-powered tools with zero-emission battery power

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Construction Equipment 84

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