The Pro Builder

MAY 14, 2024

Housing Affordability Becomes Debate Topic in 2024 Presidential Election csweeney Tue, 05/14/2024 - 11:13 Presidential candidates are tackling affordability issues as home price-to-income ratio reaches record high Mortgage rates have become an increasingly cumbersome issue for American households and presidential candidates are taking notice. According to housing market platform Realtor.com, the housing affordability crisis will be a key issue for voters this year as median list prices are up 28

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Construction Dive

MAY 14, 2024

The megaproject between Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky aims to address a key congested freight link and fortify the supply chain.

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The Pro Builder

MAY 14, 2024

New Savaria Luxury Touchscreen Cab Operating Panel kcichowicz Tue, 05/14/2024 - 11:31 The large glass screen operates the elevator, while customizable animated themes show travel between floors. Available on traditional Savaria home elevators. Enabled Active New Savaria Luxury Touchscreen Cab Operating Panel Video ID 6352902791112 Video Duration 0:04:14.

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Construction Dive

MAY 14, 2024

BrainBox AI and WattTime's technology also cut carbon emissions by 15% during periods of renewable energy curtailment, a case study showed.

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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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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 14, 2024

Queen Creek, AZ – After nine months of hard work, the Haydon team hosted a momentous “Topping Off” ceremony for the Town of Queen Creek ‘s Recreation & Aquatic Center. This monumental $65 million project, spanning 17 months, promises an array of thrilling amenities including a lazy river, competition pool, leisure pool, and a sprawling 68,000-square-foot recreation building—larger than a football field—complete with a gym and teaching kitchen.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 14, 2024

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – STV, a professional services firm that plans, designs and manages infrastructure projects across North America, today celebrated the completion of the iconic Route 66 William H. Murray “Pony” Bridge in Hinton, Oklahoma. STV was the lead designer for the nearly 90-year-old bridge’s long-anticipated revitalization, which included a new kiosk and observation area.

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Construction Dive

MAY 14, 2024

Jeff Sandeen took the reins in Charlotte this month, while Emily Kay will run the firm’s Golden State shop beginning in January 2025.

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The Pro Builder

MAY 14, 2024

US Single-Family Housing Inventory Is Up but Still Below Pre-Pandemic Levels csweeney Tue, 05/14/2024 - 12:51 Housing inventory increased by 83% from the record low for the same week in 2021 For the past several years, the U.S. housing market has seen construction timelines lag due to material and worker scarcities. Now single-family inventory appears to be making a comeback.

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The Construction Index

MAY 14, 2024

With demolition nearly complete, construction of the Saltaire Riverside development is on course to start this summer Read Full Article: The Construction Index

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The Pro Builder

MAY 14, 2024

Data Show Most Americans Are Struggling to Afford a Home csweeney Tue, 05/14/2024 - 13:09 40.5 million households can only afford to purchase a $150,000 home As wages stagnate and housing prices climb, Americans are struggling to purchase homes. According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), 103.5 million households are unable to afford a median priced home.

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The Construction Index

MAY 14, 2024

A consortium of mechanical and civil engineering, and robotics specialists have developed a machine that could eliminate manual labour from fitting out tunnels.

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The Pro Builder

MAY 14, 2024

New Savaria Luxury Touchscreen Cab Operating Panel kcichowicz Tue, 05/14/2024 - 11:31 The large glass screen operates the elevator, while customizable animated themes show travel between floors. Available on traditional Savaria home elevators. Enabled Active New Savaria luxury touchscreen cab operating panel Video ID 6351575746112 Video Duration 0:00:53.

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The Construction Index

MAY 14, 2024

A House of Commons investigation has concluded that the UK does not have the capability to deliver the government’s infrastructure plans.

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For Construction Pros

MAY 14, 2024

Brandon heads to his first-ever World of Asphalt in Nashville, TN, where he walks the showroom floor, talks to attendees, and ultimately ends up on a river boat party. Checkout the first episode of an all-new season of No Edge Lines.

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New Civil Engineer

MAY 14, 2024

The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Baltimore District used controlled explosions to make precision cuts to a section of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge and remove it from the containership MV Dali. The post Baltimore bridge collapse | US Army uses explosives to remove bridge section from boat appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction News

MAY 14, 2024

The rate of arrests for illegal working in the construction industry more than doubled in 2023 amid a government crackdown on immigration, Construction News can reveal. Meanwhile, migrant charities warned that the rising number of immigration raids risks endangering potentially exploited workers on construction sites.… The post Number of arrests for illegal working rockets appeared first on Construction News.

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The Construction Index

MAY 14, 2024

A company in Manchester has been fined £20,000 after an employee fell through a roof and suffered serious injuries.

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Granger Construction

MAY 14, 2024

Granger Construction celebrates 65 years of collaborative project delivery with the Ottawa County Family Justice Center project in West Olive, MI. By engaging multiple contractors in early partnerships and fostering a culture of shared accountability, Granger Construction raised the bar for collaborative project delivery at the Ottawa County Family Justice Center project.

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New Civil Engineer

MAY 14, 2024

Lincolnshire County Council has granted planning permission for the final section of the Lincoln bypass scheme. The post £208M final section of Lincoln ring road granted planning permission appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Construction Index

MAY 14, 2024

Supermarket group Asda has unveiled plans for a mixed-use redevelopment of its 10-acre Park Royal site in northwest London.

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Equipment World

MAY 14, 2024

The latest motor grader models from Caterpillar, John Deere and Komatsu and what contractors should look for when shopping. Details Equipment World.

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The Construction Index

MAY 14, 2024

The amount of construction aggregates from recycled and secondary sources in Britain has reached an all-time high, according to the quarrying industry’s trade body.

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New Civil Engineer

MAY 14, 2024

Associated British Ports (ABP) and its contractor McLaughlin & Harvey have started capital dredging of the outer harbour and channel approaches at the Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility (LEEF). The post Associated British Ports starts 170,000m3 capital dredge for Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Placements

MAY 14, 2024

Exploring the Different Types of Job Market "Uncover the diverse landscape of the job market with our comprehensive guide to the different types of employment opportunities. The post Exploring the Different Types of Job Market appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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New Civil Engineer

MAY 14, 2024

Sumitomo Electric Van Oord Consortium (SVOC) has been selected as the preferred bidder for SSEN Transmission’s Shetland 2 high voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission project. The post Sumitomo Van Oord JV picked for Shetland 2 interconnector as £350M cable factory breaks ground appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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For Construction Pros

MAY 14, 2024

Associated Builders and Contractors reported today that its Construction Backlog Indicator increased to 8.4 months in April, while prices were up 0.5%.

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Roads Online

MAY 14, 2024

Image: stock.adobe.com/FiledIMAGE The Federal Government has handed down its 2024/25 budget, which specifically outlines investment spend towards Australia’s $120 billion, ten-year infrastructure pipeline. Here’s the full rundown. Better transport for cities, regions and suburbs is a big focus of the Federal Government’s 2024/25 budget, with $9.5 billion announced over the forward estimates, and $16.5 billion over 10 years, for projects that improve productivity, liveability, and sustainability.

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The Construction Index

MAY 14, 2024

The Supreme Court has refused to hear the legal challenge to the Sizewell C development consent order.

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