Construction Dive

JULY 22, 2024

The planned 10,000-seat Richmond Diamond District Ballpark will be the home of the Flying Squirrels, an affiliate of the MLB’s San Francisco Giants.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 22, 2024

Prior to the pandemic, new construction homes were typically priced well above single-family homes, but when looking at the price per square foot, this appears to no longer be the case. According to housing market platform Zillow, new construction homes in May sold for $209.70 per square foot on average, which is just under the $213.20 rate for existing homes.

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Construction Dive

JULY 22, 2024

An automatic sprinkler installer based in the Bay Area allegedly made verbal and physical threats against a worker due to his gender identity and sexual orientation, the agency said.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 22, 2024

With rising mortgage rates, the U.S. housing market faces a mortgage rate lock-in effect, where homeowners are reluctant to sell their current home with its lower interest rate and buy a new home with today's higher rates. According to housing market data tracker Realtor.com, while this effect is prevalent across the nation, the lock-in gap—that is, the average mortgage interest rate homeowners are currently paying subtracted from the rate available to them for buying another property—varie

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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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Construction Dive

JULY 22, 2024

The Board said it would “like the opportunity to further consider the issues identified” in a district court’s injunction while citing other, ongoing legislation relevant to its rulemaking.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 22, 2024

Over the past several years, housing affordability has become a cause for concern among U.S. households, with many Americans citing it as the issue they would most like to see addressed in the upcoming presidential election. In fact, when it comes to swing states, recent data analyzed by real estate platform Redfin show housing costs have nearly doubled, making the typical home there unaffordable for the average family.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 22, 2024

In order to make housing more affordable, home sizes are shrinking and builders are also foregoing basements in many parts of the U.S. According to a recent analysis from the National Association of Home Builders’ Eye On Housing blog, the share of new homes built on slabs has risen steadily from 45.8% in 2000 to 72.4% in 2023. At the same time, 16.6% of new homes were built with full or partial basements, and 9.9% were built with crawl spaces.

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Construction Dive

JULY 22, 2024

Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 22, 2024

With rising mortgage rates, the U.S. housing market faces a mortgage rate lock-in effect, where homeowners are reluctant to sell their low interest rate homes for new ones with higher rates. According to housing market data tracker Realtor.com, while this effect is prevalent across the nation, the lock-in gap—or the difference between current and new mortgage rates—varies largely by state.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 22, 2024

Plans to bring High Speed 2 (HS2) into Euston and associated developments in the local area are being worked on “at pace” by the secretary of state for transport Louise Haigh. The post Transport secretary working ‘at pace’ on plan for HS2 Euston station appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Construction Index

JULY 22, 2024

The government is hoping to win over nature conservation organisations with the line that house-building is ultimately good for the natural environment.

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Construction Placements

JULY 22, 2024

Sikkim PSC Recruitment 2024 for Assistant Engineer (Electrical) | 30 Posts | 04-08-2024 Sikkim PSC Recruitment 2024 for Assistant Engineer (Electrical) with 30 Posts vacancies, last date to apply is 04-08-2024 The post Sikkim PSC Recruitment 2024 for Assistant Engineer (Electrical) | 30 Posts | 04-08-2024 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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The Construction Index

JULY 22, 2024

An electrical transmission company has been fined £240,000 after a man was left paralysed from the chest down after a fall at work.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 22, 2024

Sir Robert McAlpine has been selected to build a £4bn electric vehicle battery factory in Somerset. The post McAlpine chosen to build £4bn electric vehicle battery factory in Somerset appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Specifier

JULY 22, 2024

The NEU Spring 2024 Summit assembled for a group photo. Photo courtesy NEU NEU, an ACI center of excellence for carbon neutral concrete, recently held its spring summit ‘From Policy to Placement: Implementing Reduced-carbon Concrete Construction’ in California. This year’s summit focused on the efforts of state and local officials in California to promote the adoption of reduced-carbon materials and technologies.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 22, 2024

A planned subsea electricity interconnector between the UK and Belgium has reverted to its original connection point in Suffolk after Ofgem had recommended to reject the project’s application, but this has displeased the local authority. The post UK-Belgium interconnector again changes UK landfall location, against community wishes appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Roads Online

JULY 22, 2024

Hitachi’s ZX345USLC-7 excavator features an ultra short tail swing radius, making it suitable for works in tight, urban areas. Images: Hitachi. Hitachi’s ZX345USLC-7 excavator gives operators an ultra-short tail swing radius, without compromising on output or capability. Here’s how. T he iconic orange livery of Hitachi machinery is an easily recognisable staple of many construction projects across the world.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 22, 2024

A significant proportion of the UK and Ireland’s utility, building and transport infrastructure is buried underground, including around 4Mkm of pipes, electricity and telecoms cables, and sewers. The post Avoiding cost and conflict by understanding the infrastructure beneath our feet appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Aging construction ERP systems can slow down productivity and put your business at risk. If you’re working with outdated software, you may be missing out on essential features and innovations like AI, AR, and enhanced reporting capabilities. This guide provides you with insights regarding when you need to upgrade and outlines what to look for in a new construction ERP system.

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The Construction Index

JULY 22, 2024

The government has announced plans for a new organisation to oversee skills training in England.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 22, 2024

High Speed 2 (HS2) main works contractor Skanska Costain Strabag JV (SCS) has hit the halfway point in boring the 13.5km twin-bored Northolt Tunnel between West Ruislip and Old Oak Common in West London. The post HS2 | TBM drive for 13.5km twin-bore Northolt Tunnel under London reaches halfway appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Construction Index

JULY 22, 2024

Mace has been awarded an £184m building works contract on the Oxford Science Park.

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ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2024

Esri President Jack Dangermond and Autodesk CEO Andrew Anagnost promise new GIS-to-BIM workflows as Esri and Autodesk's partnership works to bring planners and designers closer together.

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

In today’s construction market, owners, construction managers, and contractors must navigate increasing challenges, from cost management to project delays. Fortunately, digital tools now offer valuable insights to help mitigate these risks. However, the sheer volume of tools and the complexity of leveraging their data effectively can be daunting. That’s where data-driven construction comes in.

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The Construction Index

JULY 22, 2024

Historic England has published new advice on how to make old and listed buildings more energy efficient.

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Roads Online

JULY 22, 2024

Image courtesy of the Public Transport Authority. A 10 year, $1.6 billion contract has been awarded to design, supply and build Perth’s High Capacity Signalling (HCS) project, which includes upgrades across the entire 500 kilometre Transperth train network in Western Australia. Alstom have been awarded to works to replace and significantly upgrade the signalling and train control systems on Perth’s rail network, allowing more trains to run more often and ultimately increasing capacity by 4

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Civil Engineer Blog

JULY 22, 2024

You don’t have to be a building expert to build or renovate your own home, but you do need to be sensible and organized. It’s that simple. Building and renovating your own home is a wonderful thing to do, but there is a strict set of rules that you should follow. It is not about […] The post Dangerous Games: Home Building Shortcuts You Will Regret first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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Roads Online

JULY 22, 2024

The Cat AP400 is a new entrant into the Australian asphalt paving market. Images: Caterpillar. Strong focus, listening to customers and industry, innovative and sustainable products. That’s what Caterpillar stands for. C aterpillar prides itself on connecting with reputable dealers. Many Cat® dealers operate locally and create customer relationships that go back generations.

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Construction News

JULY 22, 2024

Most construction product manufacturers are still not set up to meet one of the key post-Grenfell safety recommendations, according to a survey. Research for the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) found a widespread lack of understanding of the move towards digitised project documents among manufacturers. In… The post Product manufacturers ‘not set up to support golden thread’ appeared first on Construction News.

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Equipment World

JULY 22, 2024

Upgrades to John Deere's new Gator XUV 845 and 875 include increased width and additional storage. Details and specs at Equipment World.

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The Construction Index

JULY 22, 2024

CR Construction, a Chinese construction company, has signed a £210m building contract in Manchester with the city council and its Chinese joint venture partner.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 22, 2024

The post Aluminium Window Designs: Affordable & Energy Efficient Options appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Aluminium window options are known for their durability and energy efficiency. They come in various designs like casement, tilt and turn, and sliding. This guide will cover the different types, customization options, and energy benefits of aluminium window choices.

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