Wells Fargo CFO calls commercial real estate a ‘long movie’
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
The office market is under the most pressure, the bank’s finance chief Michael Santomassimo said on Monday.
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
The office market is under the most pressure, the bank’s finance chief Michael Santomassimo said on Monday.
The Pro Builder
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Housing Values Continue to Rise, Housing Market Gained $2.4T in Value Over Last Year ibush Wed, 02/28/2024 - 09:36 The total value of U.S. homes sees biggest gain in almost a year, with affordable East Coast and Midwest metros seeing gains of more than 10% Data analysis for more than 90 million U.S. residential properties as of December 2023 by real estate company Redfin shows that although there's lackluster demand due to elevated mortgage rates and housing affordability challenges, home values
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Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Companies focused on productivity tools, robots and AI-powered back office platforms have found success recently with investment rounds.
Civil + Structural Engineer
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie , the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has made several additions and promotions to strengthen its National Accounts team further, serving professional builders and LBM suppliers. “The National Accounts team is committed to prioritizing long-term outcomes. This fundamental value serves as a cornerstone that holds us accountable for making decisions that benefit both our customers and our organization,” said Nate Johnston,
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Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
In addition to Archer Western Construction, other contractors include Turner, H.J. Russell, Carcon Industries and Phillips|May.
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New Civil Engineer
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
High Speed 2’s (HS2’s) Chilterns tunnel boring machine (TBM) struggled through the final stretch of its 16km drive as slurry pipes became clogged with clay, officials told NCE. The post HS2 Chilterns TBM overcame difficult geology and clogged slurry pipes to reach finish line appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Civil + Structural Engineer
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
This month, civil engineering specialist Elysium Construction is set to complete civil works for Earls Gate Energy Centre (EGEC), a state-of-the-art Energy from Waste facility in Grangemouth, Scotland. Recovering up to 54,000 tonnes of recyclable materials annually, the centre will bring the country one step closer to its Net Zero targets. Elysium Construction, one of the country’s leading civil engineering specialists, expects to complete the civil works by February 2024, following their takeov
New Civil Engineer
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
The benefits associated with the modular design of HS2’s Thame Valley Viaduct could influence the way future rail viaducts are constructed in the UK. The post Prefabrication speeds construction of HS2’s Thame Valley viaduct appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Civil + Structural Engineer
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
by Mary Scott Nabers Aging tunnels in America, coupled with the country’s continued growth, have created an extremely high demand for attention. The imminent repair and replacement will result in significant growth in the tunnel construction market in North America over the next several years. Thousands of tunnels are in dire need of attention because every state has hundreds, and most of them are quite old.
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Construction News
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Paul Young is underwriting manager at Markel The green revolution is with us, and is being touted as a way to be more energy efficient and save money as the cost-of-living crisis impacts the UK. However, the shift to greater energy efficiency for domestic and… The post Asbestos: the unseen threat in the UK’s green revolution appeared first on Construction News.
Equipment World
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
A construction supervisor has been charged with criminally negligent homicide for the death of a worker in a trench collapse in New York in 2021.
Construction Placements
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
NBCC Recruitment 2024 for Various Posts | 103 Posts | 27-03-2024 NBCC Recruitment 2024 for Various Posts with 103 Posts vacancies, last date to apply for this job is 27-03-2024 The post NBCC Recruitment 2024 for Various Posts | 103 Posts | 27-03-2024 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.
For Construction Pros
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Prominent construction materials supplier, Aggregate Industries, has launched Foamix Eco, a groundbreaking, onsite asphalt material that can achieve carbon neutral status. Could the UK product see use in the domestic market soon?
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Construction Placements
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Top 25 Eco-Friendly Technologies in Construction for 2024 The construction industry has a significant impact on the environment, accounting for nearly 40% of global energy-related carbon emissions. In recent years, there has been a growing focus on developing eco-friendly technologies in construction to promote sustainability, reduce waste, and lower energy consumption.
New Civil Engineer
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Local authority maintenance of non-trunk roads in England has hit a “new low point” after dropping by almost half (45%) compared to five years ago, according to analysis by the RAC. The post Local road maintenance hits ‘new low’ with 45% drop in last five years appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
“ISO 55000/1 are standards that define a management system for asset management. The focus of these standards is not the asset (in this case the data asset). Instead, its focus is on managing the value generated by and through the asset (to include data and data as an asset). This is an important nuance because it means the ISO 55000 standard series will not tell you how to manage data, it will only cover how data interfaces with asset management and thereby generates value for the organiz
New Civil Engineer
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Network Rail engineers have completed a nine-day programme of works to upgrade the UK’s only sliding canal bridge in Keadby, near Scunthorpe. The post Network Rail completes 9-day upgrade on UK’s only sliding bridge appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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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
For Construction Pros
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Thalle Industries decided to display its support for local non-profits on its two new concrete mixer trucks.
New Civil Engineer
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Network Rail has officially started procuring for civils and construction partners to join its Midlands Rail Hub (MRH) Alliance in a contract worth up to £1.38bn. The post Network Rail starts procuring for £1.4bn Midlands Rail Hub civils and construction partners appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Project would replace infamous 70-year old coal-fired power facility that spilled billions of gal of coal ash waste in a large outside area in northeast Tennessee after a 2008 impoundment collapse.
New Civil Engineer
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
On 31 January this year, Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) London Regional Committee welcomed Sir Vivian Ramsey, former judge, alongside fellow committee members from the ICE Ethics Committee to explore ethics, equity, and the law in the context of our profession. The post Does Ethics really play a role in civil engineering? appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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For Construction Pros
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
The field fueling and service landscape has evolved to a place where contractors should feel empowered to control more of the sourcing and distribution of critical daily fluids and service needs.
New Civil Engineer
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Glasgow City Council and Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) has released a tender looking for consultancy partners to aid in making an investment case for the Clyde Metro in a framework worth £20M. The post Glasgow tenders £20M opportunity for consultancy partners on £15bn Clyde Metro proposals appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Come on-site with Nashville-based Yates Construction and see how the team is able to work faster and more efficiently—without sacrificing safety.
New Civil Engineer
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
The local community in West Burton, Nottinghamshire, has been invited learn and provide feedback about the Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP) nuclear fusion project being developed next to the village's old coal fire power stations. The post Prototype fusion project in Nottinghamshire launches online tool for community engagement appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Project would replace coal-fired facility that spilled millions of gallons of coal ash waste in a river and surrounding area after a 2008 impoundment collapse.
New Civil Engineer
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Mott MacDonald has been appointed by National Grid to provide front end engineering design (Feed) and technical support for the Eastern Green Link (EGL) 3 and 4 interconnector projects. The post Mott MacDonald to provide design support for two England to Scotland offshore interconnectors appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
UK Construction Blog
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
The post 10 Essential Insights on Arc Flash Clothing in the Construction Industry – plus a guide to the safety standards appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Arc flash incidents are a critical safety concern in the construction industry, posing severe risks to workers. Selecting appropriate arc flash clothing is vital for enhancing safety. Arc Flash Defined An arc flash is an explosive electrical discharge through air to ground or another voltage phase, capable of reaching temperatures
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