Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 19, 2024

BOCA RATON, Fla. — Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE:TOL), the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, today announced its newest community, Meravita at Boca Raton , is coming soon to Boca Raton, Florida. This intimate gated community will offer a collection of single-family homes with expansive designs and generous home sites. The Toll Brothers interest list is now forming for the community, which will be located at US Highway 441 and Clint Moore Road in Boca Raton.

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Construction Dive

JULY 19, 2024

Pro Pallet allegedly chastised the HR manager for investigating the complaint, reassigned major parts of her job to others and excluded her from meetings.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 19, 2024

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE:TOL), the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, today announced the highly anticipated opening of Tomlinson Pointe , a new luxury community of single-family homes in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee. Home buyers are invited to visit the Toll Brothers Sales Center and tour the professionally designed model home located at 470 Tomlinson Pointe Drive in Mt.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 19, 2024

There appears to be a gap between the amount homes are being appraised for and the actual sales price. According to financial services company Progress in Lending Association, home appraisal values were higher than sales prices 51% of the time during the first half of 2024. This is the largest gap between appraisals and sales prices recorded since 2020, when 42% of homes were appraised above the sales price.

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Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

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Risk Management

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 19, 2024

Back in 2000, Dag Madara, a geographer with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District was walking on Monmouth Beach, New Jersey, the location of the agency’s Atlantic Coast of New Jersey Sandy Hook to Barnegat Inlet Beach Erosion Control Project. He was monitoring the federally threatened bird – the Piping Plover ( Charadrius melodus ), one of several environmental conservation measures performed by the agency on all coastal restoration projects to ensure wildlife is not harmed.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 19, 2024

When building housing, design choices not only affect quality of life but can also play a major part in the project's affordability. According to a Multi-Housing News interview with Margi Glavovic Nothard, founder and design director of Glavovic Studio, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., effective design is a collaborative team effort that addresses sustainability, improves daily living, and tackles housing affordability.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 19, 2024

Remodeling projects are back on track after a recent slowdown in activity. A report from the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University indicates homeowner expenditures for improvements and repairs should start to stabilize during the first half of 2025, with declines in annual spending easing to just -0.5% in Q2 2025. Additionally, annual spending on homeowner improvements and maintenance is expected to reach $466 billion through Q2 2025, which is on track with spending habits seen

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Maintenance 130

The Construction Index

JULY 19, 2024

Homes England has signed a collaboration agreement with developers Keepmoat and Capital & Centric to accelerate the delivery of new homes in Northstowe.

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Construction Specifier

JULY 19, 2024

The project will transform a former parking lot into a community hub. Photo courtesy Julienne Schaer Construction has kicked off on The Lirio, a 112-unit, permanently affordable mixed-use Passive House development in Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood. The project by Housing Works, a non-profit working toward tackling homelessness, and real estate company Hudson Companies, will transform a former parking lot into a community hub.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 19, 2024

National Grid has delayed the formation of National Energy System Operator (NESO) until autumn this year. The post Estiblishment of National Energy System Operator delayed by National Grid appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 19, 2024

Employee fraud can seriously affect any business; the construction industry is no exception. We have discussed this numerous times in our podcasts and blog posts. Unfortunately, we still get calls from construction business owners who unknowingly become victims of this financial nightmare. That is why it is important to revisit this topic and emphasize the need to be proactive and vigilant so it doesn't happen to you.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 19, 2024

Murphy is to begin the demolition of a 150-year-old road bridge over the railway in Hackney this weekend, Saturday 20 July, closing the London Overground line for 16 days. The post 16 day east London Overground closure for 150-year-old road bridge demolition starts this weekend appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Equipment World

JULY 19, 2024

The multi-purpose machine can perform digging, loading and material handling tasks, in addition to running a variety of high-flow attachments.

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Material Handling Construction Equipment 111

New Civil Engineer

JULY 19, 2024

Synergic metal active gas (Smag) welding is being used at Hinkley Point C’s Unit 2 reactor to increase construction efficiencies, while the world’s largest tower cranes have returned to the site as construction ramps up. The post Hinkley Point C | Unit 2 pools accelerated with welding technique and heavy lift cranes return appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Construction Index

JULY 19, 2024

Muse, Morgan Sindall’s placemaker subsidiary, has appointed Lisa Turley as development director for the midlands.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 19, 2024

Airports, train passenger information services and the Dart Charge were all hit by the global IT outage which appears to have stemmed from an issue at cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike. The post Airports worst hit in UK infrastructure sector by global IT outage appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 111

The Construction Index

JULY 19, 2024

The Door & Hardware Federation has issued a caution following a sectional door fatality and subsequent fine.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 19, 2024

Delivering projects on time and budget in the modern day built environment requires a return of strong leadership according to PML founder and chief executive Peter Lehrer. The post Modern megaprojects need stronger leadership, says New York construction legend appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Budgeting Engineering 105

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ENR Construction

JULY 19, 2024

Innovator who founded and led claims and project management consultant Hill International in the 1970s and became a widely sought expert in both fields, died of complications from a stroke on June 22.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 19, 2024

The North East Procurement Organisation (Nepo), in partnership with North East local authorities, is seeking suppliers to join its £1bn framework for civil engineering and infrastructure works. The post North East councils seek contractors to join £1bn civils and infrastructure framework appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction News

JULY 19, 2024

The asbestos removal industry is finally making progress towards protecting female workers from predatory behaviour, campaigners have said. Asbestos analysts, whose job is to independently check the substance has been removed properly from buildings, have warned for years that industry and regulator policies are leaving… The post Female asbestos analysts campaign to reduce sexual assault risk appeared first on Construction News.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 19, 2024

AtkinsRéalis, Mott MacDonald and Stantec have been appointed by United Utilities for a £269M framework to provide detailed designs for sustainable water and wastewater solutions across the north west. The post AtkinsRéalis, Motts, Stantec selected for United Utilities £269M AMP8 design framework appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 19, 2024

The post Why James Hardie Weatherboards Are The Perfect Choice For UK Homes appeared first on UK Construction Blog. When choosing suitable materials for your home’s exterior, the options can seem endless. However, for homeowners in the UK, James Hardie weatherboards stand out as the perfect choice. Known for their durability, aesthetic appeal, and low maintenance, these weatherboards are rapidly becoming popular among builders and homeowners alike.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 19, 2024

The inaugural NCE Bridges Awards ceremony was held in central London last night, 18 July, to recognise the best work in the sector on new builds, heritage structures, monitoring and much more. The post Inaugural NCE Bridges Awards displays strength and depth of talent in the sector appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 105

Construction Specifier

JULY 19, 2024

The 1,172-m2 (12,620-sf) property consists of three buildings. Photos courtesy Likeness Studio Located in the Templeton Gap District of Paso Robles American Viticultural Area (AVA), Fulldraw Vineyard’s new construction highlights innovative and resilient materials. The 1,172-m 2 (12,620-sf) property consists of three buildings: a 647-m 2 (6,972-sf) Fermentation Building and Barrel Aging, a 201-m 2 (2,170-sf) Case Good Storage area, and a second phase hospitality building that will be completed b

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Construction News

JULY 19, 2024

Construction insolvencies are expected to remain high until the impact of the new government’s plans for homes and infrastructure is felt, commentators have said. New figures released today (19 July) show that construction remained the worst-hit sector for insolvencies in the year to May 2024,… The post Insolvencies to remain high as sector awaits action, experts warn appeared first on Construction News.

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ENR Construction

JULY 19, 2024

Written by the staff of ENR MidAtlantic Construction, this blog offers insights, analysis and opinionated takes on the latest news, trends and projects.

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Construction News

JULY 19, 2024

Industry figures have called for clarity around product-marking regulations after the government signalled it may allow alignment with European standards to continue. This week’s King’s Speech, the first under Sir Keir Starmer's premiership, contained plans to bring forward a Product Safety and Metrology Bill. Background… The post Call for clarity after product safety bill announced appeared first on Construction News.

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Construction Placements

JULY 19, 2024

Industrial Air Compressor: Key Component in Modern Manufacturing Industrial air compressors are crucial in modern manufacturing, offering enhanced efficiency and productivity. Learn about their key components and benefits. The post Industrial Air Compressor: Key Component in Modern Manufacturing appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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CCR Magazine

JULY 19, 2024

Order fulfillment services are important for Amazon sellers to comply with shipping regulations efficiently. These services streamline the entire shipping process, ensuring that your products reach customers on time and in good condition. By using an order fulfillment solution like Rush Order Amazon fulfillment service , you can outsource the logistical heavy lifting to experts, allowing you to focus on growing your business.

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