The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

When it comes to home renovation, bathrooms have become a major area of focus for homeowners. A recent study from home remodel and design platform Houzz found homeowners in 2024 care more about how their bathrooms meet their personal needs rather than prioritizing resale value. Based on a survey of over 1,200 homeowners, the 2024 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study highlights that when looking to upgrade their bathrooms, homeowners are prioritizing functionality, sustainability, their own eclectic

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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The American building industry has thrived in recent years while growth has eluded contractors in many other countries. Here’s why.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

by Mary Scott Nabers Public officials at the local government level are initiating large, innovative, and forward-thinking projects aimed at enhancing economic prosperity in various regions of the country over the next few decades. Many of the projects are funded by federal programs, with billions yet to be allocated before the end of 2026 unless the programs are reauthorized—which may or may not happen.

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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Darin Hart brings 35 years of experience to the company as it positions itself for the semiconductor industry’s growth.

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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 Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Despite a recent drop in mortgage interest rates, homebuyers appear to be holding out for lower prices. A report from housing market platform Redfin shows nearly half of homes listed for sale in August stayed on the market for at least 60 days, the highest rate since 2019. This figure has risen from 43.2% a year ago, marking the fifth consecutive month of annual increases.

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The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

As climate change has ramped up over the past decade, more homes are being impacted by severe weather events. This has caused the amount of home listings in climate-risk areas to increase. A recent analysis from housing market platform Zillow shows that more homes listed for sale in August across the U.S. are exposed to significant climate risks compared with the same period five years ago.

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New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is poised to give the green light to the extension of the High Speed 2 (HS2) rail project up to London Euston and the development of the station itself. The post Government tipped to green light HS2 Euston development in Autumn Budget appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

College towns are often known for their small-town charm and affordability, but that is not the case for the locations of some of the most prestigious universities. According to real estate market platform Realtor.com, some of the heftiest home prices can be found in Palo Alto, Calif., which is home to Stanford University. Here, the median home price is $3.73 million.

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New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Transport for London (TfL) has appointed Dragados UK as the contractor for the design and construction of new passenger tunnels on its Elephant & Castle station upgrade. The post TfL appoints contractor for tunnels on Elephant & Castle station upgrade appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

While vinyl windows have advantages, they aren’t all that durable. Andersen’s Fibrex® material, on the other hand, won’t warp, peel or ever need painting.

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New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The full business case for the £249M Bridgwater tidal barrier in Somerset has been approved, the Environment Agency has confirmed. The post £249M Bridgwater tidal barrier receives full business case approval appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Equipment World

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Liebherr has teamed up with Australian mining giant Fortescue to bring battery power to some of the largest mining machines in the world, and autonomy

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New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The completion of the Transpennine Route Upgrade to electrify the Manchester-Leeds rail line is being reviewed by government officials in the lead up to the Autumn Budget. The post Transpennine Route Upgrade being reviewed before Autumn Budget appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Construction Index

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Civil engineering contractor Clancy has filed results showing continued growth and strong improvement in profitability.

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New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

With temperatures starting to drop, students going back to school and everyone saying goodbye to summer, a number of construction and civil engineering organisations have made some big moves within their ranks. The post Movers and shakers: Biggest construction and engineering appointments in September 2024 appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Construction Index

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Specialists in modular construction are invited to apply for a new framework to supply public sector customers.

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New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Severn Trent Water projects including the planned Ilkeston Flood Alleviation Scheme in Derbyshire will benefit from digital twins thanks to a newly forged partnership with infrastructure visualisation software Sensat. The post Severn Trent digital twinning to ‘frontload’ data capital projects for improved delivery appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Roads Online

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Image: www.sydneymetro.info/ The Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport Surface, Civil and Alignment Works (SCAW) project has made progress with the recent completion of a section of a new 23-kilometre alignment. Delivery of this metro section involved building an elevated viaduct over the Warragamba pipelines, which transport 80 per cent of Sydney’s water from the Warragamba Dam to filtration plants for treatment each day.

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The Construction Index

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Construction has begun on 189 affordable homes at Deptford Landings in southeast London.

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New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Water is a fundamental resource essential for life and well-being. Its availability, safety and proper management are crucial for public health, economic development and poverty reduction. The post Securing the future of UK drinking water appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Construction Index

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Hive Aggregates has received planning consent to extract pulverised fuel ash from a landfill site in Retford, Nottinghamshire.

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New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

A total of 10GW of “zombie” electricity generation projects have been wiped from the grid connections queue, according to figures released by the Energy Networks Association. The post 10GW of ‘zombie’ projects abolished from grid connection queue appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Roads Online

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Image: methaphum/ stock.adobe.com A major contract has been awarded for important infrastructure upgrades to convert the T3 Bankstown Line to metro standards in New South Wales. The Sydney Metro Southwest Metro Conversion and Station Works (SWM4) package has been awarded to Australian-owned railway infrastructure company, Martinus. When opened, passengers will have safe, fast and reliable metro journeys to take them from Bankstown to Central in 28 minutes, Belmore to Martin Place in 24 minutes,

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New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is poised to give the green light to the extension of the High Speed 2 (HS2) rail project up to London Euston and the development of the station itself. The post Government tipped to green light HS2 Euston development in Autumn Budget appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The Anne Burnett Marion School of Medicine at Texas Christian University recently inaugurated an 8,825 m2 (95,000 sf), four-stories medical education building named Arnold Hall. Photo courtesy Wade Griffith/ Hoefer Welker and CO Architects The Anne Burnett Marion School of Medicine at Texas Christian University recently inaugurated Arnold Hall, an 8,825 m 2 (95,000 sf), four-story medical education building.

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Construction News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Rolls-Royce SMR and Holtec Britain are among the firms shortlisted to speak to the government's nuclear company about delivering small modular reactors (SMR). Great British Nuclear (GBN) said four companies remained in the running to deliver the technology, which aims to establish small nuclear plants… The post Major contractor partners named on small nuclear reactor shortlist appeared first on Construction News.

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The Contractor Magazine

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Steve Panelli, Chief Plumbing Inspector, City and County of San Francisco, and Jeremy Stettler, Coordinator/Inspector, Davis School District, Clearfield, Utah, were elected to second terms as president and vice president, respectively.

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ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Departments of Transportation in North Carolina and Tennessee are still assessing the extensive damages from Hurricane Helene, forecasting a months-long effort to repair hard-hit critical arteries such as Interstate 40.

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