Construction Dive

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Employers and HR teams must contend with a polarized electorate — also known as their employees — as the November U.S. election nears.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 18, 2024

BOSTON, MA – STV, a leading professional services firm that plans, designs and manages infrastructure projects across North America, today announced it has played a key role in securing a $472 million MPDG Mega grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). This historic federal award, the largest in MBTA’s history, will fund the replacement of North Station’s Draw One Bridge over the Charles River.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 18, 2024

While profit margins for home sellers remain high, they have decreased slightly in the last quarter due to flattening home prices. According to nationwide property data provider ATTOM's most recent U.S. Home Sales Report, homeowners earned a 55.6% profit margin on typical home and condo sales during Q3 2024. While seller profits remain near record levels—averaging just under $130,000—the national margin has gradually declined since peaking at 64% in 2022.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 18, 2024

By Chad Coldiron, Principal & Director of Development, Zweig Group From The Zweig Letter Takeaways from Zweig Group’s 2024 ElevateAEC Conference & Awards Gala. From September 17-19, 2023, Zweig Group hosted the 2024 ElevateAEC Conference & Awards Gala in beautiful Tampa Bay, Florida. This year’s event was a fantastic gathering, bringing together some of the best performing firms in the AEC industry, along with other industry leaders committed to improving their workplaces and those w

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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.

Construction Management

The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 18, 2024

As peak moving season comes to an end, home services company Thumbtack analyzed local and long-distance moving trends to get a sense of where homebuyers are headed next. While long-distance moves are common, many relocations are local, with 44% happening within five miles. For instance, Atlanta saw the most local relocations. Meanwhile, Austin led in long-distance moves, with many people choosing to leave the city.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Ivory Innovations, a nonprofit organization that supports affordable housing initiatives, recently announced this year’s Hack-A-House winners. Hack-A-House is a 24-hour virtual event designed to inspire students to create solutions for the housing affordability crisis. During the event, participants collaborate with peers, experts, and judges to tackle housing challenges.

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Collaboration 130

For Construction Pros

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Rental's Editor's Choice Award zeroes in on the hottest, most cutting-edge new products within the rental equipment space. Here are the winners of the 2024 Rental Editor's Choice Awards.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The construction industry is undergoing a digital transformation driven by remote work, digital tools, and automation. However, with different skill levels for different age groups, a generational technology gap has developed in the industry. According to For Construction Pros, companies need to encourage cross-generational collaboration, embrace new ideas, and foster a culture of innovation in order to overcome this gap.

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Collaboration 130

Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 18, 2024

In the competitive construction world, having a strong sales strategy is essential for sustaining and growing your business. A well-defined approach can increase your project pipeline and create lasting client relationships. It will give you a framework for generating leads, closing deals, and ultimately increasing revenue through nurturing existing accounts, thought leadership, and practical pricing discussions.

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Sustainability 101

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The chancellor met today (18 October) with senior business leaders at the inaugural meeting of the British Investment Taskforce to accelerate investment in infrastructure. The post British Infrastructure Taskforce launched to support government plans appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Construction Index

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Accounts filed by private equity-owned utilities contractor OCU Group show 34% year-on-year revenue growth but finance costs plunging it into losses.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Aecom has been selected by Tesla to provide design services on one of the globe’s most extensive battery energy storage systems (BESS), designed to support offshore wind power. The post Aecom collaborates with Tesla on battery energy storage system for Hornsea 3 wind farm appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Placements

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Build, Buy, or Rent: Navigating Australia’s Housing Crisis Australia's housing crisis presents a complex decision: should you build, buy, or rent? This post breaks down each option with insights into the 2024 market. The post Build, Buy, or Rent: Navigating Australia’s Housing Crisis appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Construction Management

New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Data analysis conducted by NCE has uncovered that National Highways was only able to complete 54% of its planned vehicles restraint system (VRS) inspections over the 2023/2024 financial year. The post National Highways only completed 54% of its planned crash barrier inspections last year appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Construction Index

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The government has commissioned a review of environmental regulations and builders are hoping it might lead to change.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Students from Christ Church Bentinck School’s Eco Club have completed the planting at Marylebone flyover rain gardens for Transport for London (TfL), which represent the largest sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) installed in central London. The post TfL completes central London’s largest SuDS at Marylebone flyover rain gardens appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Construction Index

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Aecom has been appointed by Tesla to support the delivery of one of the world’s largest battery energy storage systems for offshore wind.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Autodesk CEO Andrew Anagnost has told industry that the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution is now underway after some years of frustrating hype. The post Industry moving ‘beyond experimenting’ with AI says Autodesk CEO appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Construction Index

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Dutch heavy-lift and transport specialist Mammoet has unveiled a new contender for the title ‘World’s most powerful land-based crane’ David Taylor reports Read Full Article: The Construction Index

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has signed agreements with Dominion Energy and X-energy to acquire 620MW of generation capacity from small modular reactors (SMRs) as part of efforts to meet its growing energy needs and net zero commitments. The post Amazon to buy 620MW of small modular reactor capacity to power USA datacentres appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction News

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Construction remains the worst-affected industry for insolvencies, according to the latest official monthly figures. Data released today (18 October) by the Insolvency Service revealed the construction industry continues to see the biggest number of administrations and liquidations by sector, with 4,310 firms collapsing in the… The post Latest official data reveals stubbornly high insolvencies 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

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Suffolk County Council has written to the government asking for £20M that is “urgently needed” to support flood prevention works after the “catastrophic events” of last October during Storm Babet. The post Suffolk asks Defra for £20M for flood prevention works after ‘catastrophic’ Storm Babet appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Construction Index

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Contractors are working on the construction of a new entrance to Bristol’s Temple Meads railway station, albeit one which will remain in the sidings until 2025.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 18, 2024

For the past 18 months, we at Biodiversity Units UK have done a deep dive into Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and property development, and it revealed just how complex this space is. The learning curve has been steep for everyone. BNG has added a whole… The post Ensuring Biodiversity Net Gain certainty and avoiding the Nightmare Scenario for developers appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Construction Index

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Phil Bishop reports on Network Rail’s footbridge replacement programme and its mission to industrialise production Read Full Article: The Construction Index

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CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Dealing with accidents is difficult, especially ones that either damage or destroy property. Whether it’s damage to your car or to your house, knowing what to do is crucial. Acting immediately will help you minimize the consequences of what happened and ensure you get fair compensation for your loss. You should first start by noting the damage and contacting your insurance agent.

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The Construction Index

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Forestry England has given Willmott Dixon a £14.5m project to improve its tree nursery near Delamere Forest in Cheshire.

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CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Burn injuries in construction environments can lead to severe consequences. These incidents happen due to electrical mishaps, hot surfaces, and flammable materials. Understanding these hazards helps you protect your team and workplace. You have the power to make a difference through safety protocols and proper training. Equip workers with knowledge about burn risks.

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