Construction Inclusion Week turns 4 amid DEI backlash
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 14, 2024
The industry’s initiative to combat hate on jobsites kicks off Monday amid rising tensions during a presidential election year.
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AI: The End of Learning
The Pro Builder
OCTOBER 14, 2024
If you’ve paid any attention to this column over the last six-plus years, you know I’m a fan of technology and innovation for the housing industry. But artificial intelligence (AI) is different. For all it purports to do and deliver in terms of making aspects of the building business more efficient, I believe AI has at least one basic flaw: the eventual end of human learning.
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5 tips for businesses filing hurricane-related insurance claims
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 14, 2024
With Helene and Milton estimated to have cost tens of billions of dollars in damage, it’s important for businesses to carefully document the impact when filing insurance claims.
A Bump up in Recent Housing Inventory
The Pro Builder
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Data show housing inventory appears to be improving. According to the CalculatedRisk blog, total inventory in September increased by 34% compared with the previous year, and for the week ending Oct. 5, inventory was up by 30.5% year-over-year. However, when looking at housing inventory over a longer period of time, inventory is still 23.2% below levels recorded in 2017 to 2019.
The Ultimate Guide To Data-Driven Construction: Optimize Projects, Reduce Risks, & Boost Innovation
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.
BIM as a deliverable: How Integrated Digital Delivery is shaping a global shift in construction practices
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Building Information Modeling (BIM) is no longer just a tool to facilitate building design; instead, it has become a deliverable in and of itself.
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Construction input prices tick down on lower energy costs
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 14, 2024
The decline reflects overall stabilization over the past 12 months, as material expenses remain 1.9% lower than a year ago.
Home Remodeling Sentiment Declines Slightly
The Pro Builder
OCTOBER 14, 2024
With growing construction costs, sentiment across the home remodeling industry is slightly down. The National Association of Home Builders’ Q3 Remodeling Market Index (RMI) came in at 63, which was down two points from the previous quarter but still signaling positive market conditions at above 50. The RMI is based on two components: the Current Conditions Index, which averaged 72, and the Future Indicators Index, which averaged 55.
PCL wins $300M Amtrak project in Seattle
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 14, 2024
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CertainTeed ONE PRECISION ASSEMBLIES™ (OPA™)
The Pro Builder
OCTOBER 14, 2024
CertainTeed ONE PRECISION ASSEMBLIES™ (OPA™) By accelerating build times, CertainTeed ONE PRECISION ASSEMBLIES™ (OPA™) helps you complete more homes in less time, for more projects and more profits per year. OPA™ high-performance floor, wall, and roof panels are built to spec, code compliant, insulated, and weather-tight in a controlled factory environment, and assembled on-site in just days.
12 Reasons Specialty Contractors Need a Construction-Specific Software Platform
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As a specialty contractor, your success hinges on your ability to manage complex workflows, maintain cost control, and deliver projects on time. But are you still relying on outdated systems or multiple software packages that create data silos and inefficiencies? This comprehensive eBook reveals the 12 key reasons why investing in a construction-specific software platform is the game-changer your business needs.
California: Streamline your DVBE material supply with PN Supply
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.
Housing Inventory Sees Improvement
The Pro Builder
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Housing inventory appears to be improving. According to the CalculatedRisk blog, total inventory in September increased by 34% compared with the previous year, and for the week ending Oct. 5, inventory was up by 30.5% year-over-year. However, when looking at housing inventory over a longer period of time, inventory is still 23.2% below levels recorded in 2017 to 2019.
Weather Tech: Innovative solutions that provide predictive analysis to improve risk mitigation
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.
Remodeling Market Sentiment Declines Slightly
The Pro Builder
OCTOBER 14, 2024
With growing construction costs, sentiment across the home remodeling industry is slightly down. The National Association of Home Builders’ Q3 Remodeling Market Index (RMI) came in at 63, which was down two points from the previous quarter but still signaling positive market conditions at above 50. The RMI is based on two components: the Current Conditions Index, which averaged 72, and the Future Indicators Index, which averaged 55.
The Ultimate Checklist for Choosing the Right Construction Management Software
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Managing construction projects in disparate systems and spreadsheets is difficult due to numerous moving parts and diverse stakeholder needs. A dynamic, intuitive software solution is essential for everyone involved—owners, designers, engineers, Construction Managers, and General Contractors. Companies need a secure, centralized system to manage documents, scheduling, financials, and more.
Suppliers wanted on £500M framework for civil engineering works across 13 local authorities
New Civil Engineer
OCTOBER 14, 2024
A company owned by 13 local authorities is procuring a £500M framework for civil engineering works across a number of categories. The post Suppliers wanted on £500M framework for civil engineering works across 13 local authorities appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Considering the Millennial Homebuyer
The Pro Builder
OCTOBER 14, 2024
As Millennials have aged into homeownership, the generation has experienced its share of challenges, including elevated home prices, income inequality, high mortgage rates, and more. And when looking at where and how to purchase a home, these challenges are reflected, according to Investopedia. From finding affordable homes to finding homes within a commutable distance to work, Millennials are thinking differently about the homebuying process than previous generations.
UK launches Industrial Strategy to attract private investment in growth-driving sectors
New Civil Engineer
OCTOBER 14, 2024
The UK government has launched its modern Industrial Strategy to attract private investment into eight growth driving sectors, which include manufacturing and clean energy industries but nothing else from the wider construction umbrella. The post UK launches Industrial Strategy to attract private investment in growth-driving sectors appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
In These Cities, It Takes 25 Years Worth of Rent Payments to Afford a Home
The Pro Builder
OCTOBER 14, 2024
While owning a home has long been considered a part of the American dream, for many families, it has become too expensive. Because both mortgage rates and home prices have grown, renting in many parts of the U.S. is a more affordable option. According to GoBankingRates, in some cities—including Salt Lake City, Seattle, and Los Angeles—it could take more than 25 years of rent payments to match the cost of buying a home.
How ERPs Are Reshaping Efficiency in the Construction Industry
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Construction companies face daily challenges, from project delays to cost overruns. But with the right ERP software, these hurdles become opportunities for growth. This in-depth study covers how companies like Bartlett-Cocke General Contractors saw an 83% reduction in cost analysis time and a 62% decrease in vendor payment processing time by adopting a Construction ERP system.
HS2 | 2,695t deck slide completed on Northamptonshire viaduct
New Civil Engineer
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Engineers from High Speed 2 (HS2) main works contractor EKFB (Eiffage Kier Ferrovial Bam JV) have hit two viaduct milestones including completion of a 2,695t deck slide. The post HS2 | 2,695t deck slide completed on Northamptonshire viaduct appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
A Sustainable Home for Displaced People
The Pro Builder
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Today, about 120 million people have been forcibly displaced from their homes.
Labour’s industrial strategy falls flat for construction
The Construction Index
OCTOBER 14, 2024
The government’s much-vaunted industrial strategy, published for consultation yesterday, has left the construction industry distinctly underwhelmed.
How to Face Civil Engineering Interview: 2024 Updated Guide
Construction Placements
OCTOBER 14, 2024
How to Face Civil Engineering Interview: 2024 Updated Guide Read to know about How To Face Civil Engineering Interview In 2024. A definitive guide on how to face construction Jobs interview. The post How to Face Civil Engineering Interview: 2024 Updated Guide appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.
The Art of Contingency Planning: Dealing with Unforeseen Costs
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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
We need to improve public understanding of the water sector: here’s why it matters
New Civil Engineer
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Let us ask you a question: do you know where water goes when it leaves your property? Well, given you’re reading this in NCE, you probably do – but you’d be in the minority. The post We need to improve public understanding of the water sector: here’s why it matters appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
PC Accepts 2024 Governor’s Excellence in Worksite Wellness Award
PC Construction
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Thursday, October 10 was World Mental Health Day, an international day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma. It was also a very fitting day to celebrate the Vermont Department of Health’s 2024 Worksite Wellness Awards winners. We are so proud to announce that PC Construction was once again selected to receive a Governor’s Excellence in Worksite Wellness GOLD Level Award!
£9.7M awarded to energy innovation projects promoting environmental sustainability
New Civil Engineer
OCTOBER 14, 2024
A total of £9.7M in funding has been awarded to projects under the latest round of Ofgem and Innovate UK’s strategic innovation fund (SIF), with National Grid and SSEN leading six of the initiatives. The post £9.7M awarded to energy innovation projects promoting environmental sustainability appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
EOI’s open for Tonkin Highway contract
Roads Online
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Image courtesy of the Western Australian Government. An Expression of Interest (EOI) has been released for potential contractors to tender for upgrade works on the $366 million Tonkin Highway project, in Western Australia. Tonkin Highway is a key transport corridor connecting the city’s industrial centres including international ports, airports, intermodal rail freight terminals and major industrial lands.
Expert Guide to Making the Best Construction ERP Decision for Your Firm
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Environment Agency heightening flood preparedness after wettest 18 months on record
New Civil Engineer
OCTOBER 14, 2024
The Environment Agency has detailed how it is heightening its preparedness for flooding in the UK following the wettest 18 months on record up to February 2024 and record breaking rainfall during September. The post Environment Agency heightening flood preparedness after wettest 18 months on record appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Upgrades complete for Thomas Road
Roads Online
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Image courtesy of Main Roads WA/WA Government. Works have wrapped up on the $81 million upgrade of Thomas Road, south of Perth, with both heavy and regular vehicle drivers benefitting from smoother and safer journeys along the connection. The large volume of heavy vehicles and other through traffic travelling to and from the South West and Wheatbelt regions necessitated these works, with more than 19,000 vehicles passing through intersections in the area daily.
Horizontal directional drilling complete on £7.7M Portsmouth electricity upgrade scheme
New Civil Engineer
OCTOBER 14, 2024
SSEN’s £7.7M scheme to make underground electricity infrastructure in Portsmouth more resilient has reached a milestone with the conclusion of the horizontal directional drilling (HDD) portion of works. The post Horizontal directional drilling complete on £7.7M Portsmouth electricity upgrade scheme appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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