The Pro Builder
JUNE 26, 2024
Employment across the U.S. is up, and with that, the construction industry is also seeing some employment growth. According to the National Association of Home Builders’ Eye On Housing blog, nonfarm payroll employment increased by 272,000 jobs in 41 states, as well as in Washington, D.C., during May, compared with 165,000 jobs in April.
Construction Dive
JUNE 26, 2024
The pause in infrastructure construction is a major setback for the city’s development, said Carlo Scissura, president and CEO of the New York Building Congress.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 26, 2024
EAST PEORIA, Illinois – Midwest Engineering, a 34-person engineering firm based in East Peoria, merged with Fehr Graham. Midwest Engineering co-owners, Robert Culp, PE, CFM, and David Horton, PE, chose Fehr Graham because the two firms share a focus on providing value and innovative solutions to clients’ problems. “We wanted a partner with similar values and business acumen,” Culp said.
Construction Dive
JUNE 26, 2024
Bloomfield-based Local 11 skipped over Black workers for jobs in favor of White members and promoted a hostile work environment toward women, a lawsuit claims.
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The Pro Builder
JUNE 26, 2024
While the housing market remains challenging for buyers and sellers alike, recent data show home flippers are seeing increased profits. According to a report from property data tracker ATTOM, 67,817 single-family homes were flipped in the U.S. during Q1 2024. These transactions accounted for one in every 12 home sales from January through March. Additionally, home flippers earned an average gross profit of 30.2% before expenses on homes sold in Q1 2024.
Construction Dive
JUNE 26, 2024
A consultant in organizational and infrastructure planning breaks down how builders deploy the tech on projects today.
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Construction Dive
JUNE 26, 2024
From an affordable project in Brooklyn to a luxury tower in Honolulu, these multimillion-dollar projects are keeping multifamily developers and builders busy this year.
New Civil Engineer
JUNE 26, 2024
Unesco has recommended that Stonehenge be listed as ‘World Heritage in Danger’ due to the A303 upgrade scheme and is again pushing for an extension to the tunnelled section to mitigate the detrimental effects to the site. The post Unesco to put Stonehenge on ‘World Heritage in Danger’ list due to A303 tunnel scheme appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Dive
JUNE 26, 2024
The increased priority on security comes as more clean energy supply chains face the threat of a cyberattack.
Construction News
JUNE 26, 2024
Keir Starmer has promised to take a fresh look at the controversial £1.7bn Stonehenge tunnel project as United Nations chiefs called for the ancient site to be placed on the List of World Heritage in Danger due to the proposals. The Labour leader told the… The post Fresh threats to £1.7bn Stonehenge tunnel plans appeared first on Construction News.
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Wolgast Corporation
JUNE 26, 2024
In the ever-evolving landscape of education, the importance of robust school infrastructure cannot be overstated. A school's physical environment shapes the experiences of students, teachers, and staff alike, affecting everything from academic performance to overall well-being. Yet, ensuring the vitality of these educational spaces often requires significant financial investment, typically through school bond campaigns.
New Civil Engineer
JUNE 26, 2024
There is “almost nothing happening” at the design manual level to incorporate climate resilience into the design of roads in the UK, according to a transport consultant. The post ‘Almost nothing happening’ to incorporate climate adaptation into roads design manual appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 26, 2024
The acclaimed water reuse program aims to secure a locally controlled water supply while reducing ocean discharges Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, along with its project partners, has been selected to provide program management and engineering technical services for Phase 2 of the City of San Diego’s visionary Pure Water San Diego water reuse program.
The Pro Builder
JUNE 26, 2024
Following the housing boom in 2022, some regions of the U.S. are beginning to see their housing markets stabilize. As of May, 32 of the nation’s 200 largest housing markets are back above pre-pandemic inventory levels, according to recent insight from the ResiClub blog. National active inventory is up by 35% year-over-year, but the biggest gains are in the Southeast and Southwest markets, with 19 of the total in Texas or Florida.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 26, 2024
Seasoned Industry Veteran Gary Morgan of Borealis Continues at the Helm as Chair IRVING, TX – The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) has announced its new Board of Directors, effective June 1, 2024. PPI is the major North American association representing the plastics pipe industry. “Our board has always exemplified the depth of experience and knowledge that members have counted on within our association,” stated David M.
New Civil Engineer
JUNE 26, 2024
Arup and Foster + Partners have revealed their latest designs for the first four stations of the California High-Speed Rail. The post Arup and Foster + Partners reveal designs for four stations of California High-Speed Rail appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 26, 2024
Would you like to get a peek at what an AEC firm will look like in 10 years? Are you interested in the current state of AI and the implications it will have on the future of our industry? Get insights on these topics and more at this year’s ElevateAEC Conference to be held at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay in Tampa, FL from Sept. 18-19. This year’s conference is expected to be bigger and better than ever.
The Construction Index
JUNE 26, 2024
Laboratory testing has demonstrated that a plant-based material used to create a biochar can remove microplastics found in the runoff from roads.
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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
Construction Placements
JUNE 26, 2024
IIT Ropar Recruitment 2024 for Non-Teaching Posts | 41 Posts | 10-07-2024 IIT Ropar Recruitment 2024 for Non-Teaching Posts with 41 Posts vacancies, last date to apply is 10-07-2024 The post IIT Ropar Recruitment 2024 for Non-Teaching Posts | 41 Posts | 10-07-2024 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.
Construction News
JUNE 26, 2024
The High Court has ordered a tier two contractor to pay £102,000 to a plumbing subcontractor following a dispute about works on a Bouygues-led university project in West Sussex. Mechanical, electrical and plumbing subcontractor J&B Hopkins was appointed by Bouygues as the subcontractor for the… The post Court rules on dispute between Bouygues subcontractors appeared first on Construction News.
Construction Placements
JUNE 26, 2024
Ordnance Factory Nalanda Recruitment 2024 for Graduate & Diploma Apprentice | 03-07-2024 Ordnance Factory Nalanda Recruitment 2024 for Graduate & Diploma Apprentice last date to apply is 03-07-2024 The post Ordnance Factory Nalanda Recruitment 2024 for Graduate & Diploma Apprentice | 03-07-2024 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.
iField Smart
JUNE 26, 2024
Construction Daily Report Software: The Backbone of Modern Project Management Construction projects are complicated undertakings with many moving parts, tight deadlines, frequent modifications, and unanticipated difficulties. Good communication and documentation are essential for preserving control, efficiency, and transparency over these complex procedures.
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At the highest level, contractors understand the importance of accurately predicting and preparing for variances in costs or schedules when delivering a construction project. In fact, leaders know it is essential to the profitability, cash flow and potential viability of projects. For that reason, forward-thinking decision-makers who know that forecasting is a complex process, also realize that this is not feasible by using out-of-date systems.
The Contractor Magazine
JUNE 26, 2024
This year’s EWTS featured thought-provoking conversations relating to water conservation, quality and scarcity, and what action plans could be implemented to ensure safe and sufficient drinking water for generations to come.
The Construction Index
JUNE 26, 2024
Materials group Breedon is conducting trials into the performance and potential benefits of battery-electric power for concrete mixer trucks.
For Construction Pros
JUNE 26, 2024
Following a disaster in which flooding is an issue, contractors may need to change oils in the different compartments, such as axles and the transmission, if it was submerged.
The Construction Index
JUNE 26, 2024
Supreme Court spanner in the works, Blue hydrogen and the 6,000-tonne crane Read Full Article: The Construction Index
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For Construction Pros
JUNE 26, 2024
Seven low-carbon concrete mixes were developed for the construction of the new Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota. Featuring concrete contractor Winn Construction and ready-mix supplier Dickinson Ready Mix.
Roads Online
JUNE 26, 2024
Image: stock.adobe.com/KRUTOPIMAGES The Victorian Government is ensuring one of the state’s busiest freight and travel corridors can continue to support western Victoria’s rapidly-growing population and the region’s agriculture and freight sector. More than $9 million worth of major repairs have been completed on Western Freeway , with 50,000 metres 2 of asphalting between Hopetoun Park and Leigh Creek, and Gordon and Myrniong now finished.
Civil Engineer Blog
JUNE 26, 2024
In a brief moment, rooftop solar panels negatively changed electricity prices in Queensland. And if you are not already aware, Queensland is known for its extensive use of coal power which provides more than 80 per cent of its electricity. But with lowering solar panel prices, Queensland will someday be more known for its use […] The post Low solar panel prices squeezes profit from coal first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.
New Civil Engineer
JUNE 26, 2024
A new footbridge across the River Wear in Sunderland promises to revitalise the city centre by developing the riverside area and boosting connectivity. The post Project team behind Sunderland’s new 250m footbridge addresses location challenges appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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