$11.6B Texas LNG terminal moves ahead after disputes
Construction Dive
JULY 29, 2024
A new settlement allows lead contractor Zachry Holdings to exit the Golden Pass export project owned by ExxonMobil and Qatar Energy.
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Home Price Growth Is Beginning to Slow Down
The Pro Builder
JULY 29, 2024
U.S. home prices are continuing to climb, but the rate at which they are growing appears to be slowing down. According to housing market platform Redfin, U.S. home prices rose by just 0.2% in June 2024. Prices in June were still up by 6.9% from the year prior, but this was the smallest month-over-month increase recorded since January 2023. The rate of price growth has decreased each month since February 2024, but regardless, home prices continue to set record highs each month.
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McCarthy breaks ground on $3.7B medical build
Construction Dive
JULY 29, 2024
The California Tower in Sacramento will feature a 14-story hospital facility and a five-story pavilion, adding 334 private patient rooms.
Sustainable Housing: Growing Homes from Fungi
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JULY 29, 2024
To create off-planet housing, a NASA project grows fungi’s root-like structure so that it fills lightweight inflatables.
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JULY 29, 2024
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Indiana GC to build $100M Toyota manufacturing facility
Construction Dive
JULY 29, 2024
Force Construction will add 295,000 square feet to the Toyota Material Handling campus in Columbus, Indiana.
Jeff Siegel named digital infrastructure solutions delivery and organizational growth officer for HNTB
Civil + Structural Engineer
JULY 29, 2024
Siegel’s industry leadership and knowledge of innovation and digital infrastructure will support firm’s work to deliver customized solutions to clients CHICAGO – Jeff Siegel has been named delivery and organizational growth officer for HNTB’s digital infrastructure solutions. In this role, Siegel will collaborate with professionals in the firm’s offices nationwide to deliver optimized digital and technology solutions that help clients meet their goals.
Gilbane taps 20-year vet to lead procurement
Construction Dive
JULY 29, 2024
Greg Garvin, who rose up the ranks from his start as an intern, was formerly the chief purchasing agent for the company’s New England region.
INDUSTRY INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS ANNOUNCED BY PLASTICS PIPE INSTITUTE
Civil + Structural Engineer
JULY 29, 2024
Concise ‘How To’ and Tutorial Subjects Available IRVING, Texas – The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) today announced that another free library of instructional videos is available on the association’s website and YouTube channel. Called ‘Training Shorts’, the teaching modules focus on piping materials such as CPVC, HDPE, PEX, PE-RT, PP. Topics include joining, installation, fusion, trenching, design, testing, sustainability plus other subjects important to those involved in drainage,
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Where Is the Mortgage Market Headed Next?
The Pro Builder
JULY 29, 2024
The U.S. mortgage market has faced a significant downturn since mid-2022 as Americans—especially first-time homebuyers—grapple with rising home prices. On the other hand, American homeowners hold a record $32.7 trillion in home equity, and, of those who are still paying a mortgage, 63% carry an interest rate below 4%. To gain insight into the current state and future of the mortgage market, the ResiClub blog spoke with Jeff DerGurahian, chief investment officer and head economist at LoanDepot.
COWI & ST/Vannoy reach first milestone with segment erection on Blue
Civil + Structural Engineer
JULY 29, 2024
Ridge Parkway bridge over the Laurel Fork River North Carolina – Structural Technologies and COWI, a leading international engineering consulting firm, reaches major milestone with the erection of the first pairs of superstructure segment at Piers 1 and 2 of the Blue Ridge Parkway Bridge over the Laurel Fork River. This milestone was accomplished after the completion of the substructure and foundation elements by Vannoy Construction.
10 US Cities Where a Bump Up in Population Is Affecting Housing Prices
The Pro Builder
JULY 29, 2024
Population growth often indicates that a city is desirable due to its job opportunities, affordable housing, and nearby amenities. However, it can also result in overcrowding and increased demand for housing. This demand can drive up home prices, which benefits homeowners but can make buying a home more challenging. GoBankingRates identified several cities that have been most affected by population increases.
Stonehenge Tunnel among infrastructure projects axed by government in budget overhaul
New Civil Engineer
JULY 29, 2024
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed that UK infrastructure projects including the £1.7bn A303 Stonehenge Tunnel “will not move forward” as the government looks to fill a £22bn hole in public finances that it has discovered in its audit of public finances. The post Stonehenge Tunnel among infrastructure projects axed by government in budget overhaul appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Sustainable Construction: Practical Strategies for Reducing Material Waste
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Where is the Mortgage Market Headed Next?
The Pro Builder
JULY 29, 2024
Despite overall stability in national home prices, the U.S. mortgage market has faced a significant downturn since mid-2022. Americans, especially first-time homebuyers, have been grappling with rising home prices. On the other hand, American homeowners hold a record $32.7 trillion in home equity, and, of those who are still paying a mortgage, 63% carry an interest rate below 4%.
Mapped: Aerial imagery shows M25 runoff ponds have not been maintained for decades
New Civil Engineer
JULY 29, 2024
Historic aerial imagery of runoff ponds around the M25 shows they are full of vegetation that has been growing for decades, indicating they have not been maintained by National Highways and are full of potentially hazardous sediment from road runoff. The post Mapped: Aerial imagery shows M25 runoff ponds have not been maintained for decades appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
10 US Cities Not to Purchase a Home in to Avoid Overcrowding
The Pro Builder
JULY 29, 2024
Population growth often indicates that a city is desirable due to its job opportunities, affordable housing, and nearby amenities. However, it can also result in overcrowding and increased demand for housing. This demand can sometimes drive up home prices, which benefits homeowners but can make buying a home more challenging. GoBankingRates identified several cities that have been most affected by population increases.
Stonehenge tunnel joins Arundel bypass in the long grass
The Construction Index
JULY 29, 2024
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has suspended further work on the planned Stonehenge tunnel and confirmed the cancellation of the A27 Arundel bypass.
The Art of Contingency Planning: Dealing with Unforeseen Costs
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All-Cash Sales Decline in Q2 2024
The Pro Builder
JULY 29, 2024
As home prices rise, all-cash sales are happening less. According to the National Association of Home Builders’ Eye On Housing blog, all-cash purchases accounted for just 6.9% of new home sales in Q2 2024, marking the lowest level recorded since Q4 2021. When looking at home sales where mortgages were used, FHA-backed and VA-backed sales also fell during Q2 2024, while sales using a conventional mortgage stayed the same.
HS2: Government writes off £2bn on cancelled leg
Construction News
JULY 29, 2024
The government has written off more than £2bn on the cancelled leg of HS2, accounts reveal. In its annual report, HS2 Ltd said it lost £2.2bn on the megaproject’s northern leg in the year ending 31 March, £1bn of which it attributed to lost economic… The post HS2: Government writes off £2bn on cancelled leg appeared first on Construction News.
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JULY 29, 2024
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Early contractor involvement benefits SSEN Transmission’s overhaul of north Scotland energy infrastructure
New Civil Engineer
JULY 29, 2024
North Scotland’s energy network was not designed to meet 21st century generation requirements. But it is now down to SSEN Transmission and its contractors to upgrade it by the end of 2030. The post Early contractor involvement benefits SSEN Transmission’s overhaul of north Scotland energy infrastructure appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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JULY 29, 2024
Concrete Technology Job Interview Questions Practice Test This comprehensive MCQ test covers essential topics in concrete technology, including materials, mix design, and testing, designed to help fresh candidates excel in the construction industry. The post Concrete Technology Job Interview Questions Practice Test appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.
CITB plans consultation for next levy term
The Construction Index
JULY 29, 2024
The Construction Industry Training Board will start consensus engagement with the construction industry on levy proposals for 2026-29 in September 2024.
Search for Lower Thames Crossing hydrogen supplier re-launched after first effort fails
New Civil Engineer
JULY 29, 2024
Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) has republished its market engagement exercise seeking a low carbon hydrogen supplier for the plant and equipment needed for construction of the £9bn road and tunnel project as its past exercise did not come to a “successful conclusion”. The post Search for Lower Thames Crossing hydrogen supplier re-launched after first effort fails appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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Tallest mass timber building proposed for Milwaukee
Construction Specifier
JULY 29, 2024
The project could include up to 750 residential units, 17,651 m2 (190,000 sf) of office space, 3,716 m2 (40,000 sf) of retail space, 300 hotel rooms, 1,100 structured parking spaces, and public plazas, and walkways. Image courtesy MGA A former parking lot in Milwaukee could soon be repurposed to include both the tallest mass timber building in the world and the tallest building in Wisconsin.
Standard Handbook for Civil Engineers Reviews
Civil Engineer Blog
JULY 29, 2024
About the author The book was written by very well-known authors: Jonathan Ricketts, M. Loftin and Frederick Merritt Description A revision of the classic reference covering all important principles and techniques needed by practicing civil engineers. The 5th Edition incorporates changes in design and construction practices, especially in design specifications for construction materials, buildings and […] The post Standard Handbook for Civil Engineers Reviews first appeared on Civil Engine
Balfour Beatty mandates AI cameras to tackle site deaths
Construction News
JULY 29, 2024
Balfour Beatty has become the first major contractor to mandate human-recognition cameras on large plant, in an effort to cut site deaths. The system uses cameras attached to machine ‘blind spots’ and AI software trained on images of humans to detect when someone is near… The post Balfour Beatty mandates AI cameras to tackle site deaths appeared first on Construction News.
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