Construction Dive

JULY 2, 2024

Released this morning, the standard would require employers to provide water and rest breaks when high heat creates a hazardous work environment.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 2, 2024

It's no secret that home prices have soared during the past few years, so much so that, according to the April 2024 Case-Shiller house price index released on June 25, the seasonally adjusted National Index (SA) was reported as being 73% above the housing-bubble peak we saw in 2006. However, insight from the Calculated Risk blog points out the importance of looking at house prices in "real terms," that is, their relative price over time.

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Construction Dive

JULY 2, 2024

Outlays for commercial builds faltered in May as those for civil projects rose again, propelling the overall nonresidential sector to a 6.2% gain for the year.

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JULY 2, 2024

High home prices have had a major impact on the housing market, and rising home insurance costs are not helping. According to recent insight from the ResiClub blog, the average U.S. home insurance premium rate rose by 11.3% in 2023. Comparatively, in 2022, insurance premiums increased by 6.6%. Home insurance premiums increased the most in Gulf states, such as Texas and Florida, due to higher climate risk.

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Construction Dive

JULY 2, 2024

Spans in places like Florida, Iowa and Vermont are getting a new lease on life thanks to federal, state and local funding.

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JULY 2, 2024

Multifamily has been the main segment of the rental market for quite some time, but in recent years, the single-family build-to-rent (B2R) segment has been seeing increasing levels of success. Citing real estate data platform Yardi Matrix’s VP Jeff Adler, Multi-Housing News reports the single-family segment of the rental market is really beginning to take off, while multifamily construction is cooling down.

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JULY 2, 2024

In the current housing market, more people are finding themselves in what is known as the “sandwich generation,” or a generation of people that are caring for both children and parents under the same roof. While this could have its downsides, some people in the sandwich generation are reporting an improved financial situation, ultimately allowing them to buy a home at a quicker rate.

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Construction Dive

JULY 2, 2024

Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.

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Roads Online

JULY 2, 2024

Image: stock.adobe.com/Richie Chan New operator Yarra Journey Makers, a newly formed Joint Venture between Transdev and John Holland has been selected to operate and maintain Melbourne’s 250-kilometre tram network for an initial term of nine years, beginning this December. This represents a $6.8 billion contract to operate the world’s largest tram network, which manages 500 trams, 1600 tram stops, 24 routes and more than 250 kilometres of double track.

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For Construction Pros

JULY 2, 2024

FAYAT acquired a controlling interest in Asphalt Drum Mixers LLC (ADM), based in Huntertown, Indiana, which manufactures high-quality asphalt plants and components for contractors and asphalt producers worldwide.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 2, 2024

Delivering £96bn worth of investment during the water sector’s eighth asset management period (AMP8), between 2025 and 2030, is an “exciting” opportunity to push the boundaries of innovation in the supply chain, according to Northumbrian Water asset director Monisha Gower. The post ‘Exciting’ scale of AMP8 presents opportunities to push water supply chain to innovate appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction News

JULY 2, 2024

The number of Health and Safety Executive (HSE) investigations into falls from height in construction has dropped starkly, Construction News can reveal. Prospect, the union representing HSE inspectors, warned that the organisation has scaled back its investigations across all types and abolished its construction division.… The post Revealed: sharp drop in work at height safety investigations appeared first on Construction News.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 2, 2024

A landmark ruling from the UK Supreme Court relating to sewage dumping in water courses could lead to more owners of waterways taking legal action against polluting water companies. The post Supreme Court judgement against United Utilities sets precedent for water pollution law suits appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Placements

JULY 2, 2024

CEL Recruitment 2024 for Managers and Engineers | 30 Posts | 12-07-2024 CEL Recruitment 2024 for Managers and Engineers with 30 Posts vacancies, last date to apply for this job is 12-07-2024 The post CEL Recruitment 2024 for Managers and Engineers | 30 Posts | 12-07-2024 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 2, 2024

Northumbrian Water has put out a call for contractors to submit bids for a place on its £160M reactive sewerage repair and maintenance framework. The post Northumbrian Water seeks suppliers for £160M reactive sewerage repair and maintenance framework appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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iField Smart

JULY 2, 2024

Revolutionizing Construction Management: A Deep Dive into the Best Construction Scheduling Software Construction scheduling is a complex dance of resources, timelines, and dependencies. Traditionally, this was managed with spreadsheets and whiteboards, but today’s technology offers sophisticated software solutions to streamline the process and ensure projects stay on track.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 2, 2024

Portsmouth Water’s £325M Havant Thicket reservoir will feature “meticulously planned and executed” civil infrastructure to meet current and future needs according to the project’s engineering consultant GHD. The post GHD details ‘meticulously planned and executed’ civils at Havant Thicket reservoir appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 2, 2024

Fact: DoD Facilites Sustainment Practices NOT KEEPING PACE with Changing Landscape Delivering integrated and transparent Sustainment Capability must be a priority! Integrated and outcome-based performance-based planning, procurement, and project delivery teams are needed to drive progress towards required cost effective Sustainment capabilities, capacities, and operational outcomes.

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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

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 2, 2024

Projects put on pause by the General Election, such as the Lower Thames Crossing, must be unblocked within the first 100 days of the next government, according to the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (Ceca). The post Civil engineering body calls on next government to ‘unblock’ major projects in first 100 days appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Ed Zarenski

JULY 2, 2024

With the July 1 release every year, Census issues spending revisions to prior years, in this case to 2022 and 2023. For 2022, Census added +$54bil (3%), mostly to Nonres Bldgs. The largest revisions in 2022 are Comm/Rtl +$10bil (+8%), Mnfg +$10bil (+8%), Power +$12bil (+11%). For 2023, Census added +$44bil (+2%).

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JULY 2, 2024

The second annual NCE Awards was held in central London last night 2 July to recognise the cream of the crop in the broad and inspiring UK civil engineering industry. The post Cream of the civil engineering crop recognised at NCE Awards 2024 appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 2, 2024

The post Understanding the Benefits of Smart Heating Systems appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Imagine waking up to a warm home in the middle of winter without lifting a finger. Smart heating does just that, changing how you experience warmth and comfort. These clever systems not only control your home’s temperature for you but save you money on your bills.

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At the highest level, contractors understand the importance of accurately predicting and preparing for variances in costs or schedules when delivering a construction project. In fact, leaders know it is essential to the profitability, cash flow and potential viability of projects. For that reason, forward-thinking decision-makers who know that forecasting is a complex process, also realize that this is not feasible by using out-of-date systems.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 2, 2024

Where do you start when creating a social value strategy? What should you be measuring and how do you operationalise it? Creating an effective approach to social value is a complex challenge and the stakes are high, with stakeholders increasingly scrutinising unsupported claims. The post Trading anxiety for action: How to create a robust social value foundation appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 2, 2024

The post The Hidden Costs of Owning Construction Equipment appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Construction equipment is the lifeblood of any building project and owning your own equipment can be a tempting proposition. The ability to rent it out or use it for your own projects offers the promise of significant profit and control. Tax breaks on equipment purchases and potential long-term cost savings add to the allure.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 2, 2024

A £62M battery energy storage system (Bess) providing 100MW of green energy capacity is planned at a 1.2ha site at Teesworks following an agreement between Teesworks Ltd and Energy Optimisation Solutions (EOS). The post £62M 100MW battery storage facility planned at Teesworks appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 2, 2024

The post The Ultimate Checklist for a Smooth Bathroom Renovation appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Taking on a bathroom renovation project is both exciting and complex. Proper planning and expert execution are crucial. A well-done bathroom remodelling enhances your home’s look and significantly increases its value. This comprehensive checklist will walk you through each phase of a successful renovation, stressing the need for detailed planning and professional know-how. 1.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 2, 2024

Network Rail has begun a project to replace 7km of railway track running through the Severn Tunnel that will see the route closed for over two weeks. The post Network Rail begins replacement of 7km of track in Severn Tunnel appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 2, 2024

The post 5 Signs It’s Time to Hire a Professional Building Cleaning Service appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Maintaining a clean and hygienic building is crucial for the health, safety, and productivity of its occupants. Whether it’s an office, a commercial space, or a residential building, cleanliness is essential. However, there comes a point when the cleaning tasks become overwhelming, and professional help is necessary.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 2, 2024

Snowy Hydro 2.0’s tunnel boring machine (TBM) Florence has made incremental movements after seven weeks trapped in hard rock, while work to excavate the Australian megaproject’s transition tunnels is advancing. The post Snowy Hydro | Stuck TBM makes incremental moves as transition tunnel excavation progresses appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 2, 2024

The post Top Warehouse Barrier Solutions to Prevent Accidents appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Warehouses are bustling hubs of activity, with heavy machinery, high shelves, and constant movement of goods. Ensuring the safety of both workers and inventory is crucial. One of the most effective ways to enhance safety in warehouses is by implementing robust barrier solutions.

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