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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The Pro Builder

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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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.

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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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Construction Dive

JULY 29, 2024

Force Construction will add 295,000 square feet to the Toyota Material Handling campus in Columbus, Indiana.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 29, 2024

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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.

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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.

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Procurement 212

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.

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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.

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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.

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JULY 29, 2024

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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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The Pro Builder

JULY 29, 2024

Break through these 5 myths about decision-making in business so you can act faster and make better decisions for greater business success and profitability. See how.

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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.

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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.

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Wolgast Corporation

JULY 29, 2024

What is needed to start? Business owners may think they need to be overly prepared before they talk to their Architect or Builder about commercial construction planning. There is a lot to consider when planning a new business construction project, but there are only five major ideas to consider before contacting design and building professionals: How will you manage the risk to your business during construction?

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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.

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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.

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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%.

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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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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.

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The Construction Index

JULY 29, 2024

Balfour Beatty is claiming to be the first tier one contractor to adopt human recognition cameras on certain items of plant and machinery across all its UK operations.

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Construction Machinery 113

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.

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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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iField Smart

JULY 29, 2024

The construction industry, with its intricate network of stakeholders, constant flow of information, and mountain of documentation, has traditionally been slow to adopt technological advancements. However, the digital revolution is finally making its mark, and Construction Document Management Software (CDMS) stands at the forefront of this transformation.

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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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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.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 29, 2024

The 36km Kettering to Wigston railway line has been electrified with 25,000V by Network Rail and its contractor SPL Powerlines as part of the Midland Main Line Upgrade. The post Network Rail electrifies 36km of Midland Main Line from Kettering to Wigston appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Placements

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.

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