Construction Dive
JULY 31, 2023
Midfield Satellite Concourse South, which broke ground last month, is part of $15 billion in upgrades underway at Los Angeles International Airport.
The Pro Builder
JULY 31, 2023
Rental Supply Shortage Leads to Sharp Uptick in Adaptive Reuse Projects ldeakins Mon, 07/31/2023 - 10:59 In an effort to boost rental supply and alleviate affordability concerns in the housing market, developers are transforming commercial spaces into multifamily apartment buildings A severe shortage of rental housing units is leading a growing number of developers to consider adaptive reuse projects, particularly involving commercial office spaces with the potential to become multifamily apartm
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Civil + Structural Engineer
JULY 31, 2023
The One-Ninety development in the New Cairo District is much more than just a real estate project being built to serve a growing demand for integrated commercial, residential, and business facilities. With a rapid pace of urbanization and an increasing number of Egyptians moving to cities, demand for housing – and particularly high-end units – has been increasing exponentially in post-Covid Cairo.
Construction Dive
JULY 31, 2023
The new 215,000-square-foot school will offer construction trades such as plumbing, architecture and masonry as part of its curriculum.
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Construction Enquirer
JULY 31, 2023
The Government has rowed back on plans on to ditch CE marking on products and services allowing an indefinite extension to the use of the European Conformity mark. The decision to drop the cliff-edge switch at the end of 2024 to the new UK Conformity Assessed mark comes after intense lobbying from manufactures and contractors. The Construction Leadership Council raised the alarm about the impact of the move to UKCA marking warning that global manufacturers were starting to withdraw products beca
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Construction Enquirer
JULY 31, 2023
Engineering construction workers operating under the Blue Book agreement have overwhelmingly rejected contractors’ final wage increase offer. Contractors signed up to the National Agreement for Engineering Construction Industry set out the final two-year offer to the 7,000-strong workforce last month This followed an extra 75p a hour cost of living increase agreed six months ago between unions and contractors.
The Pro Builder
JULY 31, 2023
How AI and VR Are Revolutionizing the Housing Market ldeakins Mon, 07/31/2023 - 11:20 From home pricing to virtual tours, artificial intelligence and virtual reality are changing the way today's homes are bought and sold Artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual reality (VR) have revolutionized real estate marketing, virtual touring, and the entire homebuying and selling process as a whole.
Construction Enquirer
JULY 31, 2023
Caddick Construction Group has launched a new Midlands division to target the region as the latest phase of its growth strategy. Ray O’Sullivan has been appointed Regional Director for the Midlands and he joins Caddick from Mac Group and before that he spent 20 years at John sisk. O’Sullivan will lead a new regional team adding to Caddick’s existing presence in the North West, Cumbria, North East and Yorkshire.
The Pro Builder
JULY 31, 2023
Housing Affordability Expectations Dip Amid High Prices, Mortgage Rates ldeakins Mon, 07/31/2023 - 11:30 Affordability expectations worsened between the first and second quarters of 2023 as high home prices and rising mortgage rates continued to price a growing number of homebuyers out of the for-sale market After a slight improvement in the first quarter of 2023, buyers’ outlook for housing affordability dipped once again in the second quarter due to ongoing affordability concerns in the for-sa
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Construction Enquirer
JULY 31, 2023
The CEO and founder of collapsed Kent contractor Claritas Group has joined JRL as a divisional managing director. Jon Wardle has found a new role just weeks after Claritas went down owing more than £7m to its supply chain. Wardle confirmed the demise of Claritas on LinkedIn in June stating: “To our supply chain who supported us to the end. I thank all of you and I am truly sorry for the impact on you, your respective employees and supply chains.
The Pro Builder
JULY 31, 2023
High Mortgage Rates Are Keeping Home Sellers at Bay, but for How Much Longer? ldeakins Mon, 07/31/2023 - 12:10 How low must mortgage rates go before home sellers make their way back into the housing market? Since the final quarter of 2022, higher mortgage rates have kept prospective buyers glued to the sidelines and would-be sellers stuck in their current homes.
Construction Enquirer
JULY 31, 2023
Eighteen construction firms face a fight to renew their places on a major Welsh construction framework. The North Wales Construction Partnership, led by Denbighshire County Council, is inviting firms to bid for spots on the third-generation North Wales Construction Framework. The anticipated value of the programme is up to £600m and includes new school buildings and public sector projects planned by six North Wales authorities.
Construction Placements
JULY 31, 2023
OPaL Recruitment 2023 for Apprentices | 40 Posts | 11-08-2023 OPaL Recruitment 2023 for Apprentices with 40 Posts vacancies, last date to apply for this job is 11-08-2023 The post OPaL Recruitment 2023 for Apprentices | 40 Posts | 11-08-2023 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.
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Construction Enquirer
JULY 31, 2023
Haydon Mechanical & Electrical has gone into administration. The company is now in the hands of administrators from insolvency specialist Leading. The collapse comes less than a year after Haydon entered a Company Voluntary Arrangement with its creditors in August 2022 following cash flow pressures. The CVA deal was designed to distribute at least £7.2m to creditors at the rate of £200,000 a month starting in November 2022 with suppliers getting at least 80p in the £1 back for their debts.
Construction News
JULY 31, 2023
Contractors have demanded urgent clarity after a leaked report revealed that the Euston terminus of High Speed 2 (HS2) could be reduced to just seven platforms. An internal document drawn up by HS2 Ltd lists several options for cutting costs on the troubled central London… The post Euston HS2 station ‘could be cut to just seven platforms’ appeared first on Construction News.
Construction Placements
JULY 31, 2023
MRPL Recruitment 2023 for Graduate/Technician Apprentice Trainee | 70 Posts | 10-08-2023 MRPL Recruitment 2023 for Graduate/Technician Apprentice Trainee with 70 Posts vacancies, last date to apply is 10-08-2023 The post MRPL Recruitment 2023 for Graduate/Technician Apprentice Trainee | 70 Posts | 10-08-2023 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.
Construction News
JULY 31, 2023
VolkerFitzpatrick has been awarded a £19m contract to build a highway bridge over a rail line in Surrey. The Ash Road Bridge project will allow for the decommissioning of a level crossing on the A323 Guildford Road ahead of increased rail use on the North… The post VolkerFitzpatrick wins £19m Surrey bridge contract appeared first on Construction News.
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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
JULY 31, 2023
What are the various types of Engineers required in a Construction Industry? This post offers a deep dive into the varied engineering roles that play a crucial part in the construction industry. From civil to structural, each engineer's contribution is vital in transforming blueprints into the built environment around us. The post What are the various types of Engineers required in a Construction Industry?
Fleis & VandenBrink
JULY 31, 2023
Creating parks and recreational facilities takes time, public involvement, and money. And it requires a five-year parks and recreation master plan. Timing is critical, and depending on the complexity, a master plan can take up to six months to complete. Parks are an integral part of a community’s identity as a place to live, work, and play. The City of Royal Oak recently set its sights on creating three beautiful gathering places for their residents and visitors: Centennial Commons, Franklin Par
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JULY 31, 2023
In the race to meet surging construction demand and reduce risk, the industry is turning to innovative solutions such as prefabrication and modular construction to increase productivity and protect margins. This shift isn't just a passing trend; the prefabricated buildings market is expected to surpass $227.7 billion by 2023 , with a steady CAGR of 6.85%.
Plant & Civil Engineer
JULY 31, 2023
Former Ireland and Munster rugby player CJ Stander is calling for Irish building contractors and firms to join him in South Africa for a charity building project co-ordinated by Irish charity Mellon Educate and the British and Irish Trading Alliance which will see the construction of 1,000 homes and schools throughout impoverished communities this year.
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Construction News
JULY 31, 2023
The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has failed to deliver meaningful change, a decade on from its launch, according to a leading sector commentator. The CLC was launched in 2013 by the then Department for Business, Innovation and Skills alongside the Construction 2025 report aimed at… The post CLC slammed over ‘woeful’ performance appeared first on Construction News.
Civil Engineer Blog
JULY 31, 2023
It’s hard to imagine not having electricity when almost all of our daily activities depend on it. From the moment you wake up, check your phone for emails and messages, get to the office and sit in front of your computer, to turning on the air conditioner when you go back to sleep. All […] The post The Working Relationship Between A Civil Engineer And An Electrician first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.
Roads Online
JULY 31, 2023
Works to remove a level crossing and construct a new station are now complete in Glen Huntly, Victoria. Passengers are now able to commute from the new Glen Huntly Station following a 58 day construction blitz, following works remove level crossings at Glen Huntly and Neerim Roads. This section opened boom gate free in early July. More than 20,000 vehicles travelled through the level crossings each weekday when the boom gates were down for almost an hour of the morning peak and more than 3000 pe
Equipment World
JULY 31, 2023
The Sphere in Las Vegas has been recognized as the world’s largest spherical structure at 366 feet high and 516 feet wide at its broadest point.
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Civiconcepts
JULY 31, 2023
A well-maintained and aesthetically pleasing garden can significantly enhance the appeal of your home and attract potential buyers.
New Civil Engineer
JULY 31, 2023
Low carbon concrete mixes being trialled on a flood alleviation scheme in Northumberland could be a key environmental solution for future projects. The post Future of Floods | Low carbon concrete mixes tested in permanent works for Hexham flood defence scheme appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Roads Online
JULY 31, 2023
CIMIC’s UGL has been awarded works for the expansion of the Western Downs Battery project in Queensland. As an industrial sized battery energy storage system, the battery will provide grid stability by dispatching stored energy to the grid during peak times of demand. The work, to be delivered by UGL and Tesla, will increase the Western Downs Battery installed capacity to 270 MW / 540 MWh.
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