The Pro Builder

MAY 28, 2024

10 Best Housing Markets for Sellers csweeney Tue, 05/28/2024 - 11:32 Cities topping the list are in high demand due to affordability While the nation as a whole may be grappling with high interest rates and high housing costs, some markets are seeing comparatively high rates of home sales. According to housing market platform Realtor.com, several U.S. housing markets—primarily located in the Northeast and Midwest—are topping the list of best seller’s markets due to their lower-than-average price

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Construction Dive

MAY 28, 2024

The $3.7 billion UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, California, and the $1.8 billion Linde Blue Hydrogen plant in Beaumont, Texas, ranked as the top two projects to get underway last month.

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The Pro Builder

MAY 28, 2024

New Initiative Enables Builders to Reduce Embodied Carbon qpurcell Tue, 05/28/2024 - 09:51 Creating more efficient homes doesn’t just mean they’ll use less energy after they’re built. It also means the homes have a smaller carbon footprint before and as they’re built—by reducing the emissions from all their materials. This concept, embodied carbon , is one important focus area for RMI , a nonprofit that works to transform energy systems in order to secure a zero-carbon built environment.

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Construction Dive

MAY 28, 2024

The number of projects identified or underway is up 40% in the past six months according to the White House, but more money needs to be disbursed.

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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

MAY 28, 2024

CLEVELAND, OHIO – www.mbma.com: Each year the Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) honors member companies that demonstrate exceptional performance in maintaining workplace safety. These awards are given to Building Systems members as well as Associate members for their performance during the previous calendar year. Safety awards for the 2023 year were presented during the 2024 MBMA Spring Meeting held April 24 – 26 in San Diego, California.

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Construction Dive

MAY 28, 2024

While projects of this scope and size often get mired in litigation, knowing the process from the get-go can help minimize conflicts, attorneys say.

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MAY 28, 2024

Citing a prolonged market downturn, the Australian company is pivoting to focus solely on domestic work.

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The Pro Builder

MAY 28, 2024

28 States Report Construction Job Growth in April csweeney Tue, 05/28/2024 - 12:23 Michigan saw the highest growth, with 4,200 construction jobs added month-over-month The construction sector is continuing to see high rates of employment, with recent insight from LBM Journal showing industry growth across the U.S. Overall, 28 states reported a month-over-month increase in construction jobs, while 19 states and Washington, D.C. reported a loss in jobs.

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Construction Dive

MAY 28, 2024

The California-based contractor will perform demolition and paving work at George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

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The Pro Builder

MAY 28, 2024

Colorado-Based Manufacturer Uses Modular Homes to Improve Declining Housing Inventory csweeney Tue, 05/28/2024 - 13:07 Could modular homes be the answer to the affordable housing crisis? Off-site manufacturer Fading West seeks to find out The U.S. housing market continues to face steep prices, but one company is hoping to find a solution for that. According to Route Fifty , Fading West, a housing manufacturer in Buena Vista, Colo., is building modular homes to help meet the demand for more housi

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New Civil Engineer

MAY 28, 2024

The Department for Transport (DfT) has “has achieved very little” in its efforts to bring in rail reform, with Great British Railways’ responsibilities remaining unclear and taxpayers losing out, according to the Public Accounts Committee. The post DfT achieved ‘very little’ on rail reform with Great British Railways role unclear, PAC reports appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Pro Builder

MAY 28, 2024

Cost of Housing Index Shows Most Americans Are Burdened by Home Prices csweeney Tue, 05/28/2024 - 11:17 For both new and existing homes, the average household would need to use more than 30% of its earnings to cover mortgage payments A Cost of Housing Index recently released by National Association of Home Builders and Wells Fargo sheds light on the impact of housing costs on middle and low-income Americans.

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New Civil Engineer

MAY 28, 2024

National Highways has been granted development consent order (DCO) for its A1 Morpeth to Ellingham upgrade scheme after nearly three years of waiting for the transport secretary’s ruling. The post Northumberland A1 dualling given go ahead after three years of waiting appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction News

MAY 28, 2024

Materials suppliers are struggling to protect themselves against bad debts as the insurance market shows signs of losing nerve in the wake of high-profile contractor failures. A survey of members of the British Merchants Federation (BMF) has revealed that almost a third (31.2 per cent)… The post Nervous insurers pulling cover in wake of contractor failures appeared first on Construction News.

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CCE Magazine

MAY 28, 2024

The construction industry is facing a significant workforce crisis. According to a recent report by the Construction and Trade Business Institute (CTBI), an additional 10,000 workers will be needed over the next five years to meet industry demands. This pressing issue is compounded by an ageing workforce, insufficient recruitment of young talent, and the increasing complexity of construction… Source The post Construction Industry Workforce Crisis: 10,000 Workers Needed by 2029 appeared fir

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The Construction Index

MAY 28, 2024

Peel Ports Clydeport has signalled its intention to invest up to £150m in the redevelopment of the Hunterston marine yard in Ayrshire.

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New Civil Engineer

MAY 28, 2024

The date for a decision on the Development Consent Order (DCO) for Lower Thames Crossing has been pushed to 4 October due to the General Election. The post £9bn Lower Thames Crossing planning decision delayed to October due to election appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction News

MAY 28, 2024

Peabody has provisionally selected five contractors, including Wates and Kier, for £1bn worth of maintenance and repair contracts, as part of an overhaul aimed at reversing its underperformance in London. The housing association launched a tender last year in an effort to improve its maintenance… The post Peabody chooses contractors for £1bn London repair contracts appeared first on Construction News.

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Construction Placements

MAY 28, 2024

Types of Companies and Consultants Involved in Residential and Commercial Construction Projects Explore the various types of companies and consultants that play critical roles in residential and commercial construction projects, ensuring successful outcomes from planning to completion. The post Types of Companies and Consultants Involved in Residential and Commercial Construction Projects appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Roads Online

MAY 28, 2024

Image courtesy of Sydney Metro/NSW Government. Waterloo Station has become the first station to be completed on the new city section of the Sydney Metro City & Southwest project. Following more than four years’ worth of major construction, the works to transform the 25-metre-deep station box into a brand new station. The station will now be handed over to Metro Trains Sydney (MTS), who will operate the network.

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Construction Placements

MAY 28, 2024

Masonry Careers: Exploring Opportunities in Masonry and Bricklaying Explore diverse and rewarding careers in masonry and bricklaying. Learn about the skills required, training pathways, job opportunities, and the global demand for skilled masons, with a special focus on India. The post Masonry Careers: Exploring Opportunities in Masonry and Bricklaying appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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New Civil Engineer

MAY 28, 2024

Peel Ports Group has announced plans to invest up to £150M in the redevelopment of its Hunterston marine yard in Ayrshire to support the UK offshore wind sector. The post Hunterston marine yard to undergo £150M transformation to support offshore wind appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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

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The Construction Index

MAY 28, 2024

Australian construction group Lendlease is selling its international operations and pulling back to its domestic market.

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New Civil Engineer

MAY 28, 2024

Griffiths Construction has completed a £6M project to protect a community in Bangor, north Wales from coastal flooding. The post Griffiths completes £6M coastal flood defence project in north Wales appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Civil Engineer Blog

MAY 28, 2024

Are you concerned about the safety and health of your home’s plumbing system? If so, you need to invest some time and money into your home’s plumbing system by contacting a quality and professional plumbing service to provide regular maintenance and to ensure every element of your plumbing system is functioning properly. When you go […] The post Great Plumbing Tips to Avoid Unwanted Flooding in Your Home first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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New Civil Engineer

MAY 28, 2024

Octavius Infrastructure has begun the long awaited construction of the £47M Long Stratton bypass following the approval of Norfolk County Council’s full business case for the project. The post Construction of long awaited £47M Long Stratton bypass in Norfolk begins appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Roads Online

MAY 28, 2024

Image: METRONET/WA Government. Construction is now complete on the Ranford Bridge, with traffic now flowing on the new bridge, which was delivered as part of the $1.352 billion Thornlie-Cockburn Link project in Western Australia. The significantly enhanced bridge, consisting of 140,000 kilograms of reinforcing steel, as well as 154 piles replaces the old bridge that was too low to support the new passenger rail below.

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New Civil Engineer

MAY 28, 2024

The construction of a small nuclear power plant (SNPP) in Uzbekistan by Russia’s state-owned nuclear energy corporation Rosatom will start this summer, according to the company. The post Russia claims construction of 330MW small nuclear reactor in Uzbekistan to start this summer appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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iField Smart

MAY 28, 2024

Unlocking Efficiency: The Power of As-Built Drawings Software In the realm of construction and engineering, precision and accuracy are paramount. As a project progresses from conception to completion, keeping track of changes, deviations, and modifications becomes increasingly challenging. This is where As-Built drawings and documentation step in, serving as crucial records of the final constructed environment.

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New Civil Engineer

MAY 28, 2024

A Grade II listed wrought and cast iron footbridge built in the late 19th century will be raised as part of Network Rail’s £100M electrification of the Wigan to Bolton line. The post 1887 iron footbridge near Wigan to be raised as part of railway electrification appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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