The Pro Builder

JUNE 28, 2024

Women in construction want to advance in their career, but more often than not, are not growing at the same rate as their male counterparts, according to a recent survey from the National Center for Construction Education and Research. In fact, 72% of surveyed women said they have rarely or never had a woman manager or supervisor. However, the report identifies several steps the industry can take to break down some of these barriers, such as providing better exposure to the industry, greater wor

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Construction Dive

JUNE 28, 2024

The funds will support the semiconductor supplier's construction of a $600 million, 100,000-square-foot manufacturing center in Colorado Springs.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 28, 2024

HSB will resell WINT’s water management solutions and warrant their performance creating a best-of-breed combination of insurance and technology to mitigate water damage in properties NEW YORK — WINT Water Intelligence , a leader in cutting-edge water management and leak-prevention solutions, announces it has signed a partnership with HSB (Hartford Steam Boiler), a multi-line specialty insurer.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 28, 2024

The city's watchdog agency said its buildings department has “not implemented corrective actions” to issues discovered during an August 2022 audit.

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The Pro Builder

JUNE 28, 2024

While the current housing market is unaffordable for many American households, recent data show underrepresented communities are even more affected by the state of the market. According to real estate data tracker Redfin, the average Black family can afford a starter home in just 10 of the 50 most populous U.S. metros. Comparatively, the typical white family can afford a starter home in 32 of these metros.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 28, 2024

Construction Dive rounds up the newest project wins from some of the country's biggest builders including Gilbane, Skanska, Jacobs and others.

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JUNE 28, 2024

Federal courts will no longer have to defer to agency regulations for interpretation of ambiguous statutes.

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The Pro Builder

JUNE 28, 2024

Webinar on Demand: Mid-Year 2024 Market Outlook—Waiting for Lower Rates ibush Fri, 06/28/2024 - 11:29 This on-demand webinar recording provides expert analysis and examines key macro issues affecting the U.S. economy and the housing industry, including: The Federal Reserve's monetary policy and current inflation and interest rate readings The influx of legal immigration and U.S. population growth The expanding share of new-home inventory compared with existing homes on the market Housing's role

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 28, 2024

Arup and Foster + Partners have revealed the latest designs for California High-Speed Rail’s first four stations. Working collaboratively in a joint venture, Arup and Foster + Partners recently took part in a series of public ‘open house’ sessions with local communities, businesses, agencies, and other key stakeholders, which will inform the development of the station designs.

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The Pro Builder

JUNE 28, 2024

In a decision that could have larger implications for the environment, public health, and the workplace, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the 1984 Chevron decision, according to the Associated Press. This 6-3 ruling, backed by conservative justices, flips the balance of power between the executive and judicial branches. The core of the Chevron decision says federal agencies should be allowed to fill in the details on ambiguous laws.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 28, 2024

New state-of-the-art transit hub in Fresno to revitalize historic train depot as a world-class ultramodern transportation center SAN FRANCISCO – As the nation invests billions of dollars in the launch of high-speed rail systems that advance fast, efficient, and safe city-wide connectivity, the architecture and historic preservation firm Page & Turnbull is at the forefront of this unprecedented movement as the architect behind the preservation and rehabilitation of Fresno, Calif.’s historic

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The Pro Builder

JUNE 28, 2024

In a housing market dominated by high costs, there’s a lot of attention on the nation’s hottest, or most in-demand, markets. However, recent data from housing market platform Realtor.com is showing the coldest markets, or markets where buyers might be able to snag a good deal.

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New Civil Engineer

JUNE 28, 2024

The German construction sector has publicly criticised the government’s “negligent investment policy” after a 20% reduction in national roads budget was announced while 4,000 road bridges are in need of refurbishment. The post German engineers condemn roads budget slash as 4,000 bridges in ‘urgent’ condition appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Civil Engineer Blog

JUNE 28, 2024

GreenPM® integrates environmental thinking into all project management processes. But green thinking does not have to be reserved just for projects. It can be part of all of your business processes. The point of GreenPM is not that you make every decision in favor of the one that is most environmentally friendly. The point is […] The post Use Green Practices in All Aspects of Business first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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New Civil Engineer

JUNE 28, 2024

The use of technology including digital twins is set to play a “massive role” in delivering the ambitious £96bn of investment in the water sector’s eighth asset management period (AMP8) between 2025 and 2030, according to Severn Trent’s digital engineering lead. The post Technology including digital twins to play ‘massive role’ in delivering £96bn water ambitions appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Construction Index

JUNE 28, 2024

Many of Britain’s biggest house-builders have signed up to an initiative to support wildlife on their new developments.

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New Civil Engineer

JUNE 28, 2024

By the very nature of their work, engineers are problem-solvers – innovators who take great satisfaction from taking a problem apart piece by piece. At Aecom, our engineers turned to football as part of a thought exercise aimed at inspiring innovative thinking, coming together to… The post AI on the ball: Using artificial intelligence in VAR and engineering decision making appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Placements

JUNE 28, 2024

Global Career Exploration: A Deep Dive into Geographical Regions of the World Explore diverse career opportunities globally by understanding the geographical regions of the world. This guide offers insights into key regions and their significance for career exploration." The post Global Career Exploration: A Deep Dive into Geographical Regions of the World appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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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

JUNE 28, 2024

High Speed 2 (HS2) main works contractor Balfour Beatty Vinci JV (BBV) has been granted planning permission for a road bridge over the railway at Kenilworth in Warwickshire. The post HS2 | 78m Crackley Lane overbridge in Warwickshire achieves planning approval appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Equipment World

JUNE 28, 2024

Powered by a 463-horsepower Isuzu engine, the SK520LC-11 has a bucket digging force of 72,200 pounds and a lifting capacity of 46,540 pounds.

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New Civil Engineer

JUNE 28, 2024

A union of CBRE project management with Turner & Townsend leads the way in this month’s mergers round up, but we’ve also got news of WSP acquiring a Spanish firm, a civil engineering ‘supergroup’ and more The post Monthly mergers: Biggest engineering partnerships and acquisitions in June 2024 appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 28, 2024

In overturning precedent set in the 1984 Chevron vs. Natural Resources Defense Counci l ruling, the high court said federal agencies can no longer interpret unclear federal law.

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At the highest level, contractors understand the importance of accurately predicting and preparing for variances in costs or schedules when delivering a construction project. In fact, leaders know it is essential to the profitability, cash flow and potential viability of projects. For that reason, forward-thinking decision-makers who know that forecasting is a complex process, also realize that this is not feasible by using out-of-date systems.

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New Civil Engineer

JUNE 28, 2024

The £27M new M55 link road in Lancashire has finally opened, two months after it was initially expected to due to bad weather. The post Delayed £27M Lancashire link road opens two months after due date appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction News

JUNE 28, 2024

Tata Steel has threatened to pause steel-making at its site in Wales as worker walkouts loom. The UK arm of the Indian corporation said it “may not have any choice” but to halt both of its traditional blast furnaces at its Port Talbot plant if… The post Steel shutdown threat as Port Talbot strikes loom appeared first on Construction News.

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New Civil Engineer

JUNE 28, 2024

Tideway’s annual report for 2023-24 delivers blanket good news as commissioning the infrastructure is ahead of schedule, the embedded carbon is 28% lower than expected and the cost has remained steady at £4.5bn. The post Tideway | Commissioning ahead of schedule, carbon slashed 28%, cost remains £4.5bn appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Civiconcepts

JUNE 28, 2024

Tax laws constantly change, and construction companies need to stay nimble to keep up. That’s because new regulations can affect everything from filing requirements to payroll taxes and international compliance.

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Civil Digital

JUNE 28, 2024

12Bet India has become a well-known platform in the ever-evolving field of online betting, serving the requirements of enthusiasts for sports betting all throughout the nation. 12Bet India offers a wide variety of betting options, including sports, casinos, and much more, and was founded with the goal of providing an excellent live betting experience.

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

JUNE 28, 2024

The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index score declined to 42.4 in May, as more firms reported a decrease in billings than the month prior. The pipeline of new work coming into firms is showing increasing softness. While inquiries into new projects continue to increase, they did so at a slower pace than in recent months. Additionally, architecture firm billings remained soft across all regions and sectors in May.

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CCR Magazine

JUNE 28, 2024

To date, maintaining the sewerage system in a private house is an important aspect of the comfortable life of people living there. This way, many issues will be handled, including contamination, blockage of the pipelines and the development of unpleasant smells. Here are the recommendations for properly caring for the sewer system in a private house and objects for consideration. 1.

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Construction News

JUNE 28, 2024

A Reading-based contractor has been fined £30,000 after the death of a delivery driver. Father of four Levi Alleyne, known as Chunky, was electrocuted while delivering crushed concrete to a construction site where BBM Contracts was principal contractor. He died after the crane arm of… The post Contractor fined after delivery driver electrocuted by powerline appeared first on Construction News.

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