The Pro Builder
AUGUST 6, 2024
In Asheville, N.C., a group of Ukrainian refugees is getting a fresh start. Since 2022, more than 450 Ukrainian immigrants have been resettled in the Asheville area by nonprofit organization Lutheran Services Carolinas (LSC) in collaboration with the U.S. Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) and Global Refuge, an international nonprofit group.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 6, 2024
In Q2 2024, hotels in the total pipeline grew 9% annually, with extended stay remaining popular and upper midscale leading other segments, according to Lodging Econometrics.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
AUGUST 6, 2024
Indianapolis, Ind. – Schmidt Associates, a leading Midwest architectural and engineering firm, is excited to announce the launch of Waypoint Strategies, a new division dedicated to helping organizations plan, build, maintain, and operate facilities. Waypoint Strategies’ mission is to meet Owners where they are, offering tailored solutions that go beyond technical proficiency to ensure projects are delivered with understanding, respect, and care.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 6, 2024
Companies involved in winning projects include Allete, Duke Energy, Eversource, Grid United, National Grid, Pacific Gas and Electric and Southern California Edison.
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.
The Pro Builder
AUGUST 6, 2024
With an ongoing housing shortage, markets across the U.S. have seen an influx of new home construction. In a recent report, housing market data tracker Parcl Labs analyzed 20 high-growth U.S. housing markets to understand what impact new construction has on supply-demand dynamics as well as on pricing. As of June 2024, Boise, Idaho, experienced the most significant housing stock increase at 33.3% of the total market share, followed by Austin, Texas, at 21.6%.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 6, 2024
The team of Skanska USA, McCourt Construction and Aetna Bridge will rebuild or remove 15 spans along I-95.
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Construction Dive
AUGUST 6, 2024
Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.
The Pro Builder
AUGUST 6, 2024
In Asheville, N.C., a group of Ukrainian refugees are getting a fresh start. Since 2022, more than 450 Ukrainian immigrants have been resettled in the Asheville area by nonprofit organization Lutheran Services Carolinas (LSC) in collaboration with the U.S. Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) and Global Refuge, an international nonprofit group.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 6, 2024
The spending blueprint calls for a $160 million life sciences project, a $56 million dormitory and a $23 million renovation of the student union and library.
The Pro Builder
AUGUST 6, 2024
Mortgage holders continued to see their equity grow in Q2 2024. According to the August 2024 Mortgage Monitor Report from data services company Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), nine out of 10 mortgage holders in the U.S. currently have some level of tappable equity. Approximately two-thirds of this equity is held by mortgage holders with credit scores of 760 or higher, and those with first lien rates below 4%.
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Construction Dive
AUGUST 6, 2024
Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.
Civil + Structural Engineer
AUGUST 6, 2024
CROSBY, TX —Lockwood, Andrews, and Newnam, Inc. (LAN) announces the groundbreaking ceremony to expand Crosby High School. The event took place Monday, July 29th, marking the beginning of a project that will enhance the educational facilities at Crosby High School and meet the growing needs of the community. The expansion project includes the construction of a new academic wing featuring two floors, each comprising 16 classrooms and four labs, resulting in a total of 32 classrooms and eight labs
The Pro Builder
AUGUST 6, 2024
Part 1 in a five-part series on home builder marketing and sales focused on how to convert leads through each step of the sales funnel.
New Civil Engineer
AUGUST 6, 2024
Arsenal Football Club is in the early stages of considering expansion to its 60,000 seater Emirates Stadium in North London. The post Arsenal Emirates stadium expansion ‘conversations starting to occur’ appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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Construction News
AUGUST 6, 2024
Experts have hailed a “real recovery” for the construction industry after activity grew at the fastest rate since May 2022. The S&P Global UK Construction Purchase Manager’s Index jumped three points from 52.2 in June to 55.3 in July, the fifth consecutive month of growth.… The post Construction growth rate hits two-year high appeared first on Construction News.
Construction Specifier
AUGUST 6, 2024
This mixed-use development features an 18,000-seat arena, 9,290 m2 (100,000 sf) of administrative office space, 882 m2 (9,500 sf) of retail space, and a 7,989 m2 (86,000 sf) training facility. Image courtesy Henderson Engineers Intuit Dome, home to the Los Angeles Clippers, is the world’s first climate-positive arena located in Inglewood, Cal. The outside of the building (gridshell) is built of ultra-lightweight material and seismically isolated from the building’s structure.
The Construction Index
AUGUST 6, 2024
Lawyers are calling for tighter restrictions on the use of engineered stone, or quartz, kitchen worktops with the discovery of more silicosis cases.
New Civil Engineer
AUGUST 6, 2024
Cyber threats against critical national infrastructure (CNI) are evolving and the people responsible for ensuring these assets’ security must develop greater awareness, a defence expert has warned. The post Defence expert warns cyber threats against critical national infrastructure are ‘evolving’ appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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The Construction Index
AUGUST 6, 2024
Construction purchasing managers report a sharp rise in activity immediately following the general election last month.
Construction Placements
AUGUST 6, 2024
Comprehensive Guide to the Best GATE Civil Engineering Books for 2025 Preparing for GATE 2025 in Civil Engineering? Our comprehensive guide lists the top-rated books recommended by experts and toppers. Find detailed descriptions, authors, and preparation tips to help you succeed in the exam. The post Comprehensive Guide to the Best GATE Civil Engineering Books for 2025 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.
New Civil Engineer
AUGUST 6, 2024
National Grid has switched on the first 2.5km circuit of its £1bn London Power Tunnels 2 (LPT2) project between Hurst substation and Crayford. The post National Grid switches on first 2.5km circuit of £1bn London Power Tunnels 2 appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The Construction Index
AUGUST 6, 2024
The industry regulator has proposed fines totalling £168m against three water companies that are persistent polluters.
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.
Civil Engineer Blog
AUGUST 6, 2024
How much money does a civil engineer earn is always a great question. Money issues are always relative. It is not just how big a paycheck, but what you have to do to get it, whether you enjoy the work and the environment, how much you get to keep after your living expenses, and what […] The post Earnings with Civil Engineering Career first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.
The Construction Index
AUGUST 6, 2024
Balfour Beatty has now been awarded a £185m contract by Transport Scotland to dual nearly 10km of the A9 in the Scottish Highlands.
Construction News
AUGUST 6, 2024
A Yorkshire-based developer has filed a winding-up petition against embattled modular firm TopHat. Harworth Estates Residential Development Ltd filed the winding-up petition on 2 August at the High Court, against TopHat Communities Ltd. It comes months after TopHat launched a consultation over 70 potential job… The post Winding-up petition filed against modular firm TopHat appeared first on Construction News.
New Civil Engineer
AUGUST 6, 2024
The concept of “smart” – irrespective of the discipline it’s considered within – is often contested and poorly understood. When we start talking about the possibilities in the construction sector, we encounter a wild divergence of opinions as to the progress being made in enhancing… The post Smart products, smart systems and the implications for future resilience appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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Construction News
AUGUST 6, 2024
The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has allocated additional resources to tackle building control delays following a crunch meeting with the Construction Leadership Council (CLC). In a statement, the BSR said it had received an “unexpected increase in applications” for high-rise residential project approval, which it… The post Regulator tackles building control delays with more resources appeared first on Construction News.
New Civil Engineer
AUGUST 6, 2024
It is hard to imagine that health and safety was once such a low priority on society’s agenda in the UK. But that was once a reality – where campaigners were forced to resort to extraordinary measures, even parading an actual elephant in Parliament, in… The post The Health and Safety at Work Act’s 50th anniversary is a cause for celebration – and action appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Equipment World
AUGUST 6, 2024
The new 54,900-pound model is designed for deep excavation, dredging, slope finishing and features over 50 feet of reach and 39 feet of dig depth.
New Civil Engineer
AUGUST 6, 2024
The Environment Agency and contractor Mackley have installed a new 16m-long footbridge over the River Medway that is made of fibre-reinforced polymer recycled from old fishing nets. The post New River Medway footbridge made of fibre-reinforced polymer from old fishing nets appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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