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: 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.

Risk Management

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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Painting/finishing 244

Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

It’s the second major contract Granite has won at Camp Blaz in Guam, the U.S. Marines' first new base in 70 years.

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Contracts 313

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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Budgeting Engineering 126

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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Ramps 130

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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Engineering 122

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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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 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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Approvals Engineering 124

For Construction Pros

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Briggs & Stratton Vanguard’s Dylan Rewoldt joins us to explore equipment electrification, covering its advantages, evolving regulations and emerging battery options, along with how to assess whether it’s a fit for your fleet.

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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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Budgeting Engineering 111

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The Construction Index

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Plans are in for the next stage in Wates’ £1.5bn estates regeneration programme with the London Borough of Havering.

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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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BDC Network

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The importance of selecting healthy materials for K-12 projects 0 qpurcell Mon, 09/30/2024 - 13:17 K-12 Schools Clark Nexsen interior designers Anna Claire Beethoven and Brittney Just, CID, IIDA, LEED Green Associate, share why it is imperative to specify healthy building materials in K-12 schools. Anna Claire Beethoven and Brittney Just, CID, IIDA, LEED Green Associate K-12 Schools Flooring Green Specifications Green Building Products Wood Sustainability According to the U.S.

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Building Materials Manufacturing Painting/finishing Building Materials Green Building 98

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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Engineering 116

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Construction News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Contractors may find it harder to access finance as providers reassess risk in the wake of ISG’s collapse, sector experts have warned. The £2.2bn-turnover firm – ranked 6th in the latest CN100 rankings – called in administrators from Ernst & Young last week. ISG’s UK… The post ISG collapse may tighten access to finance, experts warn appeared first on Construction News.

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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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Engineering 116

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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Engineering 105

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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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 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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Plumbing 82

The Construction Index

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Controversial plans for a £200m expansion of Wimbledon tennis facilities have been approved.

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Approvals 124

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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Schedule Management Risk Management Lifts Project Management 104

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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Modular Construction 113

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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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Engineering 105

The Construction Index

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

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

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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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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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Engineering 99

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