Construction Dive

AUGUST 14, 2023

Major data center operators continue to show interest in markets with ample land and water supply, low natural disaster risk and favorable energy costs.

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 14, 2023

A Laing O’Rourke worker has died following an accident at the new Everton stadium construction site on Monday. His colleagues have been told to leave the £500m Bramley Moore Dock site where work by main contractor O’Rourke has been suspended until further notice. The 26-year-old victim is understood to have suffered severe head injuries and was treated at the scene but declared dead at Aintree Hospital a short time later.

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 14, 2023

From Taylor, Texas, to Licking County, Ohio, multibillion-dollar factory projects are magnifying labor woes and driving up costs.

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 14, 2023

VINCI Energies has acquired high voltage overhead line specialist NorPower. Scotland based NorPower specialises in wood pole and steel overhead lines construction, installation, reconfiguration and refurbishment across the UK and employs 30 staff. NorPower represents Vinci’s second acquisition in Scotland in the past two years, as well as the opening of new design offices in Glasgow.

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 14, 2023

Through an analysis of leading indicators and other proprietary, historical data, ISN provides a roadmap for companies to assess, improve and elevate their performance.

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 14, 2023

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

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 14, 2023

A major hike in the expected cost of remediating legacy hire-rise buildings for fire safety in the UK has plunged global construction group Lendlease into the red. The firm has dramatically raised the anticipated cost of recladding buildings by nearly 50% to £151m since signing the Government safety pledge just after the 13 March deadline set by housing secretary Michael Gove.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 14, 2023

COWI in North America has been awarded a contract for the High-Level Design and Construction Supervision Consulting Services of a Waste to Energy Facility at the Port of Bridgetown, Barbados. Global engineering consultancy COWI will carry out the preparation of the high- level design and functional specifications and at a later date undertake construction supervision for the implementation of the waste-to-energy facility through an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract.

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The Pro Builder

AUGUST 14, 2023

Radon Mitigation Products for a Healthier Home ldeakins Mon, 08/14/2023 - 14:18 Why is radon a problem for indoor air quality in homes? The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that radon, a radioactive gas that comes from the natural decay of uranium found in nearly all soils, causes 21,000 lung cancer deaths annually in the U.S. Radon gas typically moves up through the ground and into homes via cracks and other openings in the home’s foundation, and as the gas decays, its radioactive part

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 14, 2023

HAMILTON, N.J. – August 7, 2023 — The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network , declined 0.9% in July to 193.4 (2000=100) from the revised June reading of 195.1. Over the month, the commercial component of the DMI remained relatively flat, ticking down 0.2%, while the institutional component fell 1.9%. “While both segments of the Index fell this month, underlying project data points to divergent trends in the nonresidential sector,” said Sarah Martin, associate director

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The Pro Builder

AUGUST 14, 2023

A High-Cost Housing Market Favors Baby Boomers ldeakins Mon, 08/14/2023 - 10:25 Millennials are losing out to older generations in the hunt for affordable, entry-level housing Baby Boomers represent the largest share of homebuyers this year, a spot Millennials have held since 2014, according to the National Association of Realtors. Rising interest rates and stubbornly high asking prices have eroded the buying power of Millennials, especially when paired with student loans, stagnant wage growth,

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 14, 2023

Jessup, MD – Baltimore Aircoil Company, Inc. (BAC) highlights its leading innovative and sustainable products for refrigeration. Developing and offering sustainable products is a cornerstone of BAC’s environmental, social, and governance commitments. Environmentally friendly approaches to heat rejection play a crucial role in building a sustainable future and help cut costs and facilitate compliance for organizations across the board.

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The Pro Builder

AUGUST 14, 2023

US Housing Market Reaches All-Time High Valuation Amid Inventory Shortage ldeakins Mon, 08/14/2023 - 10:35 Low inventory has pushed up U.S. home values to a record value of $47 trillion The total valuation of U.S. homes reached an all-time record of $46.8 trillion in June as tight inventory pushed up costs for more than 90 million residential properties analyzed by Redfin.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 14, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas — K Friese + Associates (KFA), A Lochner Company, announces the newest member of its expanding team in Texas, Heather Reavey, PE. Bringing more than 30 years of experience, Heather is widely recognized for her exceptional client service and leadership abilities. Her expertise in cultivating trusted client relationships, driving business development, and successfully executing major infrastructure projects and programs will further enhance KFA and Lochner’s ability to su

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The Pro Builder

AUGUST 14, 2023

Construction Materials Prices Stabilize as Supply Chains Improve ldeakins Mon, 08/14/2023 - 10:42 Construction input prices have posted no upward movement in five months, a relief for home builders facing increased demand for new construction Construction input prices remained unchanged again in July, marking the fifth consecutive month of no upward movement, according to Construction Dive.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 14, 2023

DOYLESTOWN, PA. – Quire, the best-in-class technical report writing platform for project-driven companies in the environmental, AEC (architecture, engineering, and construction), and commercial real estate markets, announced that Aliza Stern has joined the Quire Board of Directors. Stern, a recent executive vice president at Bureau Veritas and a former environmental attorney with three decades of industry experience, brings deep expertise in key markets for Quire.

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The Pro Builder

AUGUST 14, 2023

Inflation Is Still Rising. Will Mortgage Rates Follow? ldeakins Mon, 08/14/2023 - 10:51 While measures of inflation posted a small gain in July, experts say that monthly increase won't necessarily translate to more rate hikes in the housing market For nearly a year now, persistent inflation in the U.S. economy has forced the Federal Reserve to hike up its short-term interest rates to improve affordability, particularly in a volatile housing market.

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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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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 14, 2023

DUBLIN, Ohio —Verdantas, a private-equity-backed solution provider of sustainable infrastructure engineering, planning, and environmental science services that supports clients’ sustainability, resiliency, digital transformation, and strategic infrastructure objectives, announced today that industry veteran Rebecca Ashton will become the Verdantas Chief Operating Officer (COO) effective August 14, 2023, replacing Jesse Kropelnicki as COO as he assumes the CEO role for Verdantas. “I have pe

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Field Wire

AUGUST 14, 2023

Construction is one of the hardest industries to manage cash flow in, with contractors often facing large up-front costs and frequent, long delays between expenses and payment. The industry’s retainage practices throw another wrinkle into the process. While retainage is sometimes used in predatory ways, contractors can protect themselves by understanding the rules, their rights, and the tools available to them to collect what’s due.

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BDC Network

AUGUST 14, 2023

The programmatic evolution of the lobby 0 qpurcell Mon, 08/14/2023 - 14:21 Office Buildings Ian Reves, Managing Director for IA's Atlanta studio, shares how design can shape a lobby into an office mainstay. Ian Reves High-rise Construction Office Buildings Headquarters Designers Architects Building Owners Interior Architecture When the calendar flipped to 2023, many property owners and managers—as well as tenants of office buildings—asked, “Finally, is this the year people come back on site?

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Roads Online

AUGUST 14, 2023

Changes in Underwriting Agencies of Australia’s senior leadership are set to present new opportunities for the organisation and its clients, as well as the wider industry. U nderwriting Agencies of Australia (UAA) has recently undergone a period of change. Throughout its 30-year history, the company has withstood global impacts, such as the Global Financial Crisis and lasting impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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New Civil Engineer

AUGUST 14, 2023

Laing O’Rourke has confirmed that a person working for one of its sub-contractors on construction of the new Bramley Moore Dock football stadium for Everton Football Club died following an incident on site yesterday. The post Work halted on Everton stadium construction following fatality on site appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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OmTrak

AUGUST 14, 2023

UNVEILING THE ENHANCED OMTRAK MANUALS MODULE: ELEVATING USER EXPERIENCE WITH INTUITIVE UI AND ADVANCED FUNCTIONALITY In the ever-evolving landscape of construction project management, staying ahead of the curve is imperative. The latest advancement for OmTrak comes in the form of an updated Manuals Module. This enhanced version introduces a user interface (UI) makeover, an array of improved dashboard features, visually enriched reports, and meticulously streamlined functionality, promising to re

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Equipment World

AUGUST 14, 2023

The compact STH634A and the midsize STH844A reach heights of 34 to 44 feet and lift 6,000 to 8,000 pounds.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 14, 2023

MBE programs are deeply entrenched in construction and have benefitted many industry companies and professionals, but conservative opponents now target disparity studies that have been their foundation.

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New Civil Engineer

AUGUST 14, 2023

The cost of delivering infrastructure in the UK could be set to fall after a Supreme Court ruling has curtailed the extent to which landowners can value the land which would be compulsorily purchased for schemes. The post HS2’s Curzon Street land costs court decision could benefit other infrastructure projects appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 14, 2023

Annual competition honors the best in design and construction in Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico based on criteria that includes safety, innovation and community benefit.

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Linxup

AUGUST 14, 2023

For Construction companies, there's always been a tough balance to strike: making work efficient while keeping everyone safe. In the past, these goals seemed hard to achieve together. But now, with the latest tech, they can coexist smoothly.

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