Florida bill would allow minors to do roofing work
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
The legislation, which would permit teens 16 and older to work on roofing projects, also expands recruitment efforts in the trades.
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Boston’s First Passive House-Certified Homes
The Pro Builder
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Boston’s First Passive House-Certified Homes qpurcell Tue, 11/28/2023 - 13:10 It was -10 degrees Fahrenheit during a brutal Boston winter. But inside one of three Brucewood Homes , it was a relatively pleasant 55 degrees—with the heating system turned off. The homeowner had switched off the heat to test the efficient, high-performance home. Another homeowner who had long suffered from seasonal allergies found that, in their Brucewood home, those allergies had become a thing of the past.
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7 airport expansions to watch
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
From St. Louis to Denver, Houston and Des Moines, aviation projects are taking off, boosted by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
WALTER P MOORE ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP TRANSITION IN PARKING CONSULTING TEAM
Civil + Structural Engineer
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Chad Snyder Assumes Managing Director Position in Houston HOUSTON, TX — Global engineering firm, Walter P Moore, announces a key transition within the firm’s Parking Consulting team which provides a comprehensive suite of services for planning, designing, and operating parking systems both nationally and internationally. Chad Snyder has been promoted to Managing Director for the Parking Consulting team’s Houston office, serving the central region of the country effective immediately.
Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors
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 Dotted Line: Change orders often spark conflict, but they don’t have to
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
While disputes between contractors and design teams are growing, planning and communication can mitigate this friction, legal experts say.
How Earthquake-Proof Buildings are Designed in 2023?
Prodyogi
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Architects and engineers in 2023 are crafting earthquake-proof buildings using smart designs and innovative materials. These advancements are crucial for ensuring utmost stability and safety for everyone inside.New Wilshire Grand Center, CaliforniaIn this article, we will discuss in brief the basics of earthquake-proof buildings and related innovations.
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YouthBuild Teaches Construction Skills While Helping Refurbish Homes
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NOVEMBER 28, 2023
YouthBuild Teaches Construction Skills While Helping Refurbish Homes ibush Tue, 11/28/2023 - 17:59 Participants work to refurbish homes for women experiencing domestic violence and gain skills in carpentry, heating and air conditioning, plumbing, and drywall in the process Teens and young adults in Illinois from Thurgood Marshall Learning Center and Rock Island High School, in Rock Island, and from Black Hawk College Adult Ed, in Moline, are gaining skills while serving their communities as they
Office construction may never return to pre-pandemic levels
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Despite some massive office projects scraping the sky, Dodge chief economist Richard Branch still expects starts in the sector to tumble.
Modular Home Building Pioneer Veev to Shut Down
The Pro Builder
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Modular Home Building Pioneer Veev to Shut Down ibush Tue, 11/28/2023 - 14:46 The Bay Area startup, once valued at $1 billion, lost funding and is now on the verge of closure Veev, an Israeli technology-enabled home building startup based in Hayward, Calif., hoped the construction of more modular homes could help tackle the chronic shortage of housing in the U.S.
Apartment starts plummet nearly 32%
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NOVEMBER 28, 2023
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Stay Ahead in 2024 with Proven Strategies for Success
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The specialty contractor space is facing a transformative period, driven by labor shortages, rapid technological advancements, and increasing regulatory requirements. In 2024, contractors must navigate complex challenges like fragmented management systems and delays in payment. This guide offers a deep dive into the key disruptions reshaping the industry over the next 24 months, including digitization, sustainable practices, and modular construction.
Stellar Saves Hundreds of Hours per Project with Clarity for Revit
Civil + Structural Engineer
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Established in 1985, Stellar is an industry-leading design-build firm that incorporates architecture, engineering, and construction into an integrated approach. Each division focuses on its area of expertise, and they work together to provide clients with the one-on-one attention required to achieve the company’s mission of creating long-term value by understanding each customer’s goals and delivering comprehensive, innovative solutions that exceed their expectations.
Profits fall for many public firms, due partly to inflation
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Amid soaring costs, several construction industry giants reported lower gains in recent earnings reports.
How Earthquake-Proof Buildings are Designed in 2023?
Prodyogi
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
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PCL scores second phase of $220M Toronto stadium rehab
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
The contractor has recycled more than 26 million tons of concrete at the home of baseball’s Toronto Blue Jays.
Every Contractor Needs An Effective Website - Unlock the Key to Increased Leads
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Grow Leads & Visibility! Contractors need more than word-of-mouth. A strong website boosts visibility, draws in leads, showcases skills, and enhances your credibility. Learn how a quality site, that is easy to manage, can set you apart from the competition, and help can take your construction business to the next level. Marketpath is a leading provider of high-quality website solutions tailored for contractors and the construction industry.
Bosch Power Tools Donates Products to Local Schools' Trades Training on Giving Tuesday
The Pro Builder
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Bosch Power Tools Donates Products to Local Schools' Trades Training on Giving Tuesday ibush Tue, 11/28/2023 - 09:14 Bosch is donating more than $20,000 worth of tools and accessories to four high school and pre-college construction trade programs across the U.S. As the demand for skilled workers in construction continues to grow, Bosch Power Tools is stepping up to donate a range of its tools to skilled trades training programs across the U.S. in honor of Giving Tuesday, according to a recent n
Submissions open for construction site Holiday Lights contest
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Enter by Dec. 15 to show off your company’s holiday spirit in Construction Dive's annual competition.
Generosity as a Practice: How Procore is Celebrating Giving Tuesday 2023
Procore
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement that aims to elevate the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world around them. Procore embraces this day as an opportunity to celebrate employee volunteering, collaborate with other philanthropic organizations, and give back to the construction industry. Procore employees participate in community engagement activities year-round, from collaborating with our construction nonprofit partners like Habitat for
Over half of builders have struggled with mental health
Construction News
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
More than 50 per cent of construction workers say they have struggled with their mental health, according to software provider Causeway Technologies. The survey was carried out by Causeway’s mental health ambassador, former England footballer Trevor Steven. Steven spoke to more than 1,400 workers over… The post Over half of builders have struggled with mental health appeared first on Construction News.
Outdated ERP? Spot the Signs Before It Stalls Your Progress
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Aging construction ERP systems can slow down productivity and put your business at risk. If you’re working with outdated software, you may be missing out on essential features and innovations like AI, AR, and enhanced reporting capabilities. This guide provides you with insights regarding when you need to upgrade and outlines what to look for in a new construction ERP system.
UW’s new hybrid mass timber building advances Seattle Building Code
Construction Specifier
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
The University of Washington’s (UW’s) Health Sciences and Education Building (HSEB) in Seattle features a sustainable structural system with cross-laminated timber (CLT), steel, and concrete. The system impacted Seattle Building Code, which previously did not have provisions for hybrid mass timber structures. At the project outset, due to the horizontal floor plan, a through-and-through CLT structure would not be possible.
Reinstatement of abandoned Portadown to Armagh railway line in Northern Ireland gets technical backing
New Civil Engineer
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Reinstatement of Northern Ireland’s abandoned railway between Portadown and Armagh is “technically deliverable” according to a study conducted by Aecom on behalf of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon (ABC) Borough Council. The post Reinstatement of abandoned Portadown to Armagh railway line in Northern Ireland gets technical backing appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Two hurt in Edinburgh crane collapse
Construction News
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Two people have been treated by paramedics after a crane collapsed at a construction site in Edinburgh this morning. The jib of a Jaso J380PA luffing crane, owned and operated by Falcon Tower Crane Services, fell down at the Stead’s Place residential development shortly before… The post Two hurt in Edinburgh crane collapse appeared first on Construction News.
Aston Martin’s Q New York sets precedent in luxury retail design
Construction Specifier
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
The “Champagne Frame” serves as a grand window system, allowing visitors to take a look at iconic Aston Martin models. Photo courtesy Aston Martin has partnered with Alexander Zilberman Architecture (AZA) to unveil Q New York, its inaugural ultra-luxury flagship showroom at 450 Park Ave. The showroom unites digital and physical elements to connect clients intimately with their dream cars.
The Ultimate Guide To Data-Driven Construction: Optimize Projects, Reduce Risks, & Boost Innovation
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.
OSHA "walkaround" proposal faces construction industry opposition
Equipment World
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
The opposition follows the proposed “Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process” proposal on who may accompany OSHA jobsite inspections.
Concrete works commence at German portal of Fehmarnbelt tunnel
New Civil Engineer
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Construction of the German portal of the Fehmarnbelt fixed link at Puttgarden on the island of Fehmarn has commenced. The post Concrete works commence at German portal of Fehmarnbelt tunnel appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
How do You Select the Perfect Lamp for Your House Lighting Design?
Civil Engineer Blog
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
The choices that are available make the task of buying a new lamp complicated. The lamp you choose should provide good light and look great in your home decoration. You also don’t want to spend more than you have to. To make the lamp buying process easier by following these tips below. First you need […] The post How do You Select the Perfect Lamp for Your House Lighting Design?
Sacramento’s theater makeover deeply alludes to the city’s tree culture
Construction Specifier
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
The renovation and expansion project of the aging, brutalist-style SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center added an aluminum scrim, reminiscent of a tree canopy, to integrate the building with the surrounding urban landscape and incorporate Sacramento’s culture of trees. The scrim design, with three variants of hexagonal perforations, features a material palette emphasizing transparency, a stark contrast to the previous opaque concrete facade, creating a more inviting presence at the pedestrian
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IPA wants AI, modern methods of construction, infrastructure pipeline to be ‘business as usual’ by 2025
New Civil Engineer
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Use of artificial intelligence (AI), implementation of modern methods of construction (MMC) and a comprehensive pipeline of work should be “business as usual” in infrastructure delivery by 2025, according to the Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA). The post IPA wants AI, modern methods of construction, infrastructure pipeline to be ‘business as usual’ by 2025 appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Critical Component of Integrated Project Delivery
Job Order Contracting
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
A critical component of Integrated Project Delivery is objective, verifiable, granular local market cost data and and associated and an associated detailed scope of work (SOW) fully communicated with and agreed to by all participants and stakeholders. While IPD has been marketed as an improvement to traditional construction delivery methods (Sutter Health, etc.) and clearly demonstrated obvious benefit, the process has not been maximized.
Innovative Thinker | Expedition Engineering’s Eva MacNamara advocates biodiversity impact consideration during material selection
New Civil Engineer
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Civil engineers should consider the biodiversity impact of the materials they specify says Expedition Engineering's Eva MacNamara. The post Innovative Thinker | Expedition Engineering’s Eva MacNamara advocates biodiversity impact consideration during material selection appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
STOP using ACFs – The inherent flaws of Area Cost Factors
Job Order Contracting
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
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