Construction Dive

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Labor Secretary Julie Su underlined the White House’s worker-focused efforts at a construction trade event in D.C.

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The Pro Builder

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Top 5 States for Construction in 2023 qpurcell Thu, 12/07/2023 - 10:27 Each year, Associated Builders and Contractors releases its Merit Shop Scorecard, ranking the U.S. states for their programs and policies that support the construction workforce. The Scorecard reviews all 50 states and the District of Columbia on their commitment to the construction industry.

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Construction Dive

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The quarter-mile stretch, which recharges vehicles as they drive or park on the street, was designed at Michigan Central, a subsidiary of Ford Motor Company.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 7, 2023

EXTON, Pa. – Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced that it won in three categories at the 2023 Construction Computing Awards. Based on readers’ selections in an online poll, a panel of industry-expert judges made the final decisions. The judges chose Bentley’s ProjectWise as “Collaboration Product of the Year 2023.

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Construction Dive

DECEMBER 7, 2023

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

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The Pro Builder

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Realtor.com Releases Annual List of Top Housing Markets for 2024 ibush Thu, 12/07/2023 - 19:22 Topped by Toledo, Ohio, these are expected to be the hottest housing markets in 2024 Among the predictions for the coming year, home listings and real-estate-data site Realtor.com expects we'll see a slow retreat in the cost of home loans and that housing affordability will improve.

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The Pro Builder

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Two More 3D-Printed Homes Completed for Virginia Habitat Affiliate ibush Thu, 12/07/2023 - 11:03 Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg partners with Alquist 3D to build two 3D-printed homes in Virginia A home dedication ceremony on Dec. 12 will hand over the keys to two 3D-printed homes in Newport News, Va., according to a recent news release.

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Construction Dive

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Planning in the segment that includes offices and retail plummeted about 20% YOY, causing a drop in overall activity, according to a new report.

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The Pro Builder

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Construction Starts on Affordable Housing Project in Brooklyn, NY ibush Fri, 12/08/2023 - 10:00 Clarkson Estates in Flatbush, Brooklyn, will provide 328 affordable apartments, including 164 supportive units for formerly homeless households On Dec. 5, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced the start of construction on Clarkson Estates in Flatbush, Brooklyn, as part of the state's Vital Brooklyn Initiative, which works to address social, economic, and health disparities in central Brooklyn.

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Construction Dive

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The $5 billion entertainment and hotel complex joins a number of other Sin City projects struggling with construction funding.

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Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

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Risk Management

The Pro Builder

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Realtor.com Releases Annual List of Top Housing Markets for 2024 ibush Thu, 12/07/2023 - 16:22 Topped by Toledo, Ohio, these are expected to be the hottest housing markets in 2024 Among the predictions for the coming year, home listings and real-estate-data site Realtor.com expects we'll see a slow retreat in the cost of home loans and that housing affordability will improve.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Among many notable recent successes, Hoist & Winch Ltd has come to the assistance of a large UK plant rental company with a very specific request. The company wanted a bespoke electric-powered winch lifting system to raise and lower large vinyl-type sheets in a purpose-built ‘wet area’. With no challenge too demanding, Hoist & Winch stepped up to the task.

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The Pro Builder

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Labor-Shortage Headwinds Continue for Construction ibush Thu, 12/07/2023 - 12:04 Jobs report shows construction still faces a wide margin between available positions and the supply of workers to fill them Across all industries, job openings dropped by around 6% from September, but unlike other economic segments, the shortage of labor in construction continues to be an urgent issue, according to recent analysis of data from the latest U.S.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 7, 2023

RIVERSIDE, Calif.— McCarthy Building Companies , Inc. (McCarthy) has broken ground on the $285M, 424,000 square-foot North District Phase 2 Student Housing Development at University of California, Riverside (UCR). This intersegmental project, one of the first of its kind in California, will house students from UCR and Riverside Community College District (RCCD) , providing those students the opportunity to experience affordable campus living.

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Construction Management

The Pro Builder

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Nonprofit Homes for Heroes Gifts Home to Retired Marine in Albuquerque ibush Fri, 12/08/2023 - 10:00 Building Homes for Heroes donates home to retired Marine who is a Purple Heart recipient and grandson of a Navajo Code Talker In a ceremony on Dec. 6—the day before the 82nd anniversary of the Japanese aerial attack on Pearl Harbor—national nonprofit Building Homes for Heroes gifted a mortgage-free home in Albuquerque, N.M., to retired Marine Sgt.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 7, 2023

One of multiple production runs with cement manufacturers around the world, the campaign further demonstrates commercial viability for Solidia Cement. SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS — CTS Cement Manufacturing Corporation (CTS) , a leading specialty cement producer known for sustainable innovations such as Rapid Set ® and Komponent ® , recently completed a production campaign of Solidia Cement , a low-carbon cement patented and commercialized by Solidia Technologies , and is planning future campaigns.

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The Pro Builder

DECEMBER 7, 2023

How Do You Get a 3% Mortgage Rate? Startup Roam Has a Plan ibush Thu, 12/07/2023 - 11:27 The real estate portal exclusively showcases homes currently for sale with loans eligible to be assumable—often at much lower rates than today's mortgages Across the U.S., the net effective mortgage rate among all mortgage holders is 3.60%, quite a contrast to the current average 30-year fixed mortgage rate of 7.32%.

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New Civil Engineer

DECEMBER 7, 2023

National Highways has awarded the £1.34bn Tunnels and Approaches contract for its Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) scheme to a joint venture of Bouygues Travaux Publics and J Murphy & Sons (BMJV). The post Bouygues-Murphy JV wins £1.3bn Lower Thames Crossing tunnelling contract appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

DECEMBER 7, 2023

November might be marked by the return of cool weather, but the news in the construction industry was red hot. Read on for the biggest headlines.

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Construction News

DECEMBER 7, 2023

A builder has been fined and handed a suspended prison sentence after fraudulently claiming a £50,000 Covid loan which he subsequently lost in a crypto scam. Lukasz Nowak, a self-employed builder from Hounslow in West London, claimed the maximum amount available from the government under… The post Builder sentenced for fraudulent £50,000 Covid loan lost in crypto scam appeared first on Construction News.

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For Construction Pros

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The scorecard ranks all 50 states and the District of Columbia based on policies and programs that strengthen career pathways in construction, encourage workforce development and advocate for fair and open competition.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Autodesk University 2023 was three full days filled with infectious energy and excitement. Keynotes, meetups, sessions, and networking kept everyone engaged, informed, and overall created our best AU yet. If you didn’t have a chance to attend, we’ve got you covered you can check out the daily recaps here: AU 2023 Day 1: General Session Highlights and Top Construction Sessions AU 2023 Day 2 Recap: Key Highlights from the Construction Industry Forum AU 2023 Day 3 Recap: Top Construction Sessions

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For Construction Pros

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Preventing falls at the workplace is essential to employee safety, especially for those who work at heights in the construction industry.

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Roads Online

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Six rail stations in Queensland are set to receive accessibility upgrades as part of the State Government’s station upgrade program. Accessibility improvements will be made to the Morningside, Lindum, Banyo, Buranda, Bundamba and Burpengary stations. This will also mark the largest number of stations that Queensland Rail has delivered simultaneously.

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Contruct Connect

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Companies that meet the criteria of a disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) are highly sought after on government bidding sites. When trying to stay competitive and profitable as a DBE, it is advantageous to go after these types of contracts; if not, you could leave money on the table. Especially when working in larger markets, where inclusion is a priority, your chances of being selected increase significantly if you qualify as a DBE.

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Construction News

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Allan Wilen is economics director at Glenigan UK construction has endured challenging economic conditions during 2023, as UK economic growth effectively stalled. While economic conditions will remain sluggish over the coming year, the value of construction starts is forecast as steady after the sharp falls… The post Construction prospects: will 2024 be a less challenging year?

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

In today’s construction market, owners, construction managers, and contractors must navigate increasing challenges, from cost management to project delays. Fortunately, digital tools now offer valuable insights to help mitigate these risks. However, the sheer volume of tools and the complexity of leveraging their data effectively can be daunting. That’s where data-driven construction comes in.

Construction Management

Roads Online

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The New South Wales Government has handed the findings from the independent review into the Sydney Metro project, one of the largest transport projects in the country. The review sought to examine value for money, delivery models, passenger impacts and more. The Independent reviewers, Amanda Yeates and Mike Mrdak, have recommended that alterations be made to the project timeline and scope following the findings of the review, including an extended expected completion by 2032.

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For Construction Pros

DECEMBER 7, 2023

In December of 2022, we at IRONRPOS predicted the coming year would bring progress in construction interoperability--here is how Trimble led the charge in 2023.

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Equipment World

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Major construction equipment companies such as Cat, Deere, Bobcat plan to display their products January 23-25 at World of Concrete 2024 in Las Vegas.

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New Civil Engineer

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The £8.5M government backed Centre of Excellence for Decarbonising Roads has called for innovators to come forward with low-carbon materials and designs for local roads. The post Centre of Excellence for Decarbonising Roads opens for innovator submissions appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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