The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Buying a home in the current market is challenging, but especially for first-time buyers as they typically have lower incomes and less established credit compared with repeat buyers. According to personal finance company NerdWallet’s First-Time Homebuyer Affordability Report for Q2 2024, the housing payments on a typically priced home would consume nearly half of the median gross monthly income for first-time buyers.

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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The $450 million effort led by Kiewit involves dismantling four hydroelectric dams on the Klamath River in Oregon and California to restore salmon migration.

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The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Higher costs are having an effect on the design of production homes. New research indicates where the pinch points are most intense.

Surveying 246

Surveying 246

Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

A senior VDC manager for the builder, alongside other experts, spoke at a recent BuiltWorlds panel on how to adequately evaluate artificial intelligence.

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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.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Pressure and Chlorine Ratings Revised IRVING, Texas – Recent revisions led by the Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) Building & ConstructionDivision resulted in improvements to the latest edition of the ASTM Standard, F2389 Standard Specification for Pressure-Rated Polypropylene (PP) Piping Systems, whichestablishes requirements for polypropylene (PP-R and PP-RCT) piping system components including pipe, fittings, valves, and manifolds.

Piping Installation 130

Piping Installation Plumbing Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Building Standards 130

Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The contractor will rehabilitate and expand the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant in San Diego under a progressive design-build contract.

Building Design 285

Building Design Contracts 285

Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

“Data centers worldwide are in full steam to modernize the entire computing stack,” Nvidia President and CEO Jensen Huang said Wednesday.

Sustainability 288

Sustainability 288

The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

CertainTeed ONE PRECISION ASSEMBLIES™ (OPA™) panels are built to spec in factories, where weather isn't an issue. Plus, their compact design streamlines logistics. Each OPA panel is code-compliant, insulated, and weather-tight, then delivered and assembled on-site for homes built in days.

Building Controls 130

Building Controls 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Same innovative services. New innovative website. PND Engineers, Inc. (PND) is pleased to announce the rollout of its brand-new website, which officially went live Monday, August 19, 2024. As our company celebrates its 45 th anniversary today, August 28, 2024, we have created a fresh, clean look for showcasing our wide range of multidisciplinary services while making it easier than ever for our clients to reach us.

Engineering 100

Engineering Structural Systems Project Management Architecture 100

The Construction Index

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The final report of the inquiry into the Grenfell Tower fire has concluded that the product suppliers were greedy liars and everyone else involved was just incompetent.

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Construction News

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Manufacturer Kingspan’s dishonest marketing created a “spurious” market for polymer-based insulation for use on high-rise buildings, according to the Grenfell Inquiry phase 2 report. Some of the harshest words in the report were aimed at the cladding manufacturers – Kingspan, Celotex and Arconic – whose… The post ‘Dishonest’: The verdict on Grenfell’s cladding manufacturers appeared first on Construction News.

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Construction Placements

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Best Career Options for Academically Weak Civil Engineering Graduates in India Academically weak civil engineering graduates can still build successful careers by focusing on practical skills, tech-driven roles, non-core opportunities, and certifications. Grades are not the only path to success—explore various career paths in construction, technology, real estate, and entrepreneurship.

Engineering 111

Engineering 111

Construction News

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Failures at the top of government and among regulators allowed dangerous new forms of cladding onto the market, according to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry's second phase report. The report, published today (4 September) said that there were “serious and longstanding” failings at the highest level… The post ‘Serious and longstanding failures’: The role of government and regulators in Grenfell fire appeared first on Construction News.

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The Construction Index

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The Met Police and the Crown Prosecution Service have restated that there must still be a long wait for prosecutions to be brought in relation to the Grenfell Tower fire.

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Construction Management

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

A new headquarters for the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) will be in the historical St. Elizabeths West Campus. Image courtesy U.S. General Services Administration A new headquarters for the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) will be in the historical St.

Building Materials Manufacturing 109

Building Materials Manufacturing Green Building Building Standards Building Materials 109

Construction Today

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The UK construction industry is facing a crisis. With labor shortages reaching critical levels and the post-Brexit immigration system restricting access to foreign workers, the sector is grappling with challenges that threaten its growth and sustainability. Construction projects are delayed, costs are soaring, and the skills gap is widening—all while the demand for new infrastructure and housing… Source The post Why the UK Construction Industry Needs Immigration Reform Now appea

Sustainability 105

Sustainability 105

Construction Placements

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

A Simple Business Idea for Engineers: Starting an MEP Service Business in 2024 Discover how engineers can launch a profitable MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) services business in 2024. This post provides a step-by-step guide, covering market demand, pricing strategies, and future growth opportunities for professionals looking to enter this thriving industry.

Engineering 105

Engineering Plumbing HVAC Systems Plumbing Systems 105

Construction News

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Prime minister Keir Starmer today pledged to reform the construction products industry and bring forward measures to speed up remediation of buildings with dangerous cladding, in response to the Grenfell Inquiry phase two report. Addressing Parliament, Starmer said that the government would formally respond to… The post Starmer pledges moves to speed up cladding remediation appeared first on Construction News.

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Construction Equipment

Construction Placements

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

How Gen Z Can Thrive in the Gig Economy with Freelance Construction Jobs The gig economy offers Gen Z flexibility and entrepreneurial opportunities through freelance construction jobs. Learn how to thrive with essential skills, networking, and digital tools. The post How Gen Z Can Thrive in the Gig Economy with Freelance Construction Jobs appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

Maintenance 105

Maintenance Engineering 105

New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Network Rail has begun its installation of an active travel bridge over the River Leven and recently completed £116M Levenmouth Rail Link. The post Installation of prefabricated 129m active travel bridge for Levenmouth Rail Link begins appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Prefabrication 105

Prefabrication Engineering 105

The Construction Index

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

VolkerFitzpatrick has been appointed by Road Management Services (RMS) to lead the £14m refurbishment of the A13 River Lea Crossing in east London.

Construction Management 107

Construction Management Contracts 107

New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The fatal Grenfell Tower fire of 2017 was “the culmination of decades of failure by central government and other bodies in positions of responsibility in the construction industry”, the Grenfell Tower Inquiry has concluded. The post Grenfell disaster: ‘culmination of decades of failure by government and construction industry’ appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Engineering 111

Engineering 111

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

Construction News

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Barratt has reported a 76 per cent fall in pre-tax profit after its revenue dropped by £1.15bn. The UK’s largest housebuilder turned over £4.16bn in the year to 30 June 2024, a 22 per cent drop on the £5.3bn made in its previous financial year,… The post Barratt revenue drops £1.15bn amid ‘challenging’ market appeared first on Construction News.

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The Construction Index

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Newcastle City Council has appointed Robertson Construction Group as management contractor for the £9m restoration of Grainger Market.

Construction Management 112

Construction Management Contracts 112

For Construction Pros

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The B760’s performance and versatility extend throughout the machine, with the front-end loader providing a lift capacity of 7,985 lbs. with its standard, general purpose bucket.

Lifts 93

Lifts 93

The Construction Index

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

All building products used in the UK should require a government stamp of approval, the Grenfell Tower Inquiry has recommended.

Approvals 117

Approvals Safety Regulations 117

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Cost Control

iField Smart

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Construction daily reports (CDRs) and construction daily progress reports are essential tools for maintaining project transparency, efficiency, and control. Modern construction daily report software has transformed the way team’s document and analyze project progress, replacing cumbersome paperwork with streamlined digital solutions. Why Construction Daily Reports Matter Enhanced Communication: Daily reports foster a collaborative environment by providing a structured way for field teams, projec

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 93

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Risk Management Schedule Management 93

The Construction Index

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Few organisations receive more damnation in the final report of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry that the Building Research Establishment.

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New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Contractor VolkerRail has completed six weeks of renewals on South Yorkshire’s Supertram network on time and on budget. The post Summer renewals to futureproof South Yorkshire Supertram completed on time and on budget appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Budgeting 105

Budgeting Engineering 105

The Construction Index

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

With the housing market remaining in the doldrums, there is little sign of growth in demand for building materials.

Building Materials 113

Building Materials 113

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