Construction Dive

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Despite firms’ stable profit margins and expanding sales, the economy faces several challenges that could affect construction, said ABC’s chief economist.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Industry Leaders Warn of Economic Risks Caused by Soaring Mortgage Rates ldeakins Wed, 10/11/2023 - 10:26 Three industry giants recently addressed Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to warn of the adverse effects ongoing interest rate hikes could have on the housing market The National Association of Realtors (NAR), the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), and the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), recently addressed a letter to Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell expressing con

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Four years after the disaster that killed three workers, the Orleans Parish District Attorney said OSHA’s long settlement talks hindered the case.

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Prodyogi

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Every construction project starts with preparing the site for construction. This preparation of the land is what we define as construction grading or so-called site grading. The construction site can be graded levelled or sloped based on the requirements of the project.In this article, we will discover construction grading, its types, importance, and its construction features.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The building software and hardware firm partnered with higher-ed schools to establish the facilities amid the construction industry’s labor crunch.

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OCTOBER 11, 2023

New automated and AI-driven software solutions offer advanced mapping, management, reporting and real-time data collection tools.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 11, 2023

EXTON, Pa. – Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, Infotech ® , a leader in infrastructure construction software solutions, and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), a nonprofit, nonpartisan association representing transportation departments in 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, today announced an initiative to support digital delivery for departments of transportation.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The extra capacity will help the battery maker supply Toyota with lithium batteries in a new supply deal.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Farrat’s Commercial Manager for STRUKTRA® Chris Lister discusses the role of structural thermal breaks in facades. Chris Lister “It is already understood in the industry that facades serve multiple functions in the building envelope, making the integration of thermal breaks crucial for several reasons including- enhanced energy performance maintaining the integrity of the thermal envelope, controlling condensation and fulfilling fire performance criteria.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Housing Markets Heat Up: 98 of 100 Largest US Metros Are Overvalued ldeakins Wed, 10/11/2023 - 10:39 As home prices continue to rise nationwide, houses in the majority of U.S. metros are selling above their historical norms A new report from Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University has revealed that homes are selling above their historical price levels in 98 out of the 100 largest U.S. metropolitan areas.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 11, 2023

MANCHESTER, N.H. — Newforma unveiled its new branding and dove deep into the benefits of their newly launched cloud-hosted and web-based Newforma Konekt platform at the Newforma World user conference in Chandler, Arizona, Oct. 1-4. In addition to four days of peer-led education sessions, Newforma workshops, and networking events, Newforma World hosted keynote speakers Giovanna Brasfield (“United in Diversity: The Transformative Impact of Inclusive Collaboration in the AECO Industry̶

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Adjustable-Rate Mortgages Surge as Fixed Mortgage Rates Peak ldeakins Wed, 10/11/2023 - 10:45 Homebuyers are turning to adjustable-rate mortgages as the average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage reaches a two-decade high The 30-year fixed mortgage rate reached its highest point since 2000 last week, but adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) experienced a decrease in rates, leading to an uptick in ARM applications.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Chicago — The Society of Women Engineers has been awarded a nearly $5 million grant from the National Science Foundation to fund the Women of Color in Engineering Collaborative (WCEC)—a project that seeks to address the impact of retaining women of color in the engineering profession. SWE is joined in the collaboration by the National Society of Black Engineers (co-principal investigator Rochelle Williams), Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (co-PI Dayna Martínez), American Indian Scie

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Why Is So Much Housing Stock Sitting Vacant? ldeakins Wed, 10/11/2023 - 10:50 Amid a historic housing inventory shortage, more than 5 million U.S. homes are vacant, according to a new LendingTree report A recent analysis of the 2022 American Community Survey by LendingTree reveals approximately 5.5 million vacant housing units in the 50 largest metro areas, creating an 8% housing vacancy rate.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The government’s decision to re-phase High Speed 2’s (HS2’s) Euston terminus by two years has caused issues with London tunnelling including lost efficiencies, according to a chief engineer on the project. The post HS2 | Deferral of Euston station leads to lost efficiencies in London tunnelling appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Extranet Evolution

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Former UK BIM Task Group head Mark Bew, also co-founder of the PCSG consultancy business acquired by Bentley Systems in 2020, has stepped down as CEO of Bentley’s Cohesive group. The opening day of Bentley Systems Year In Infrastructure 2023 event in Singapore has seen several new senior executive appointments. Inevitably that also means some familiar names have moved.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Knowsley Council has launched procurement for its £100M highways maintenance programme. The post Knowsley Council council seeks contractors for £100M highways works contracts appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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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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Equipment World

OCTOBER 11, 2023

A new generation of Yanmar Compact Equipment’s largest mini excavator models has been released with the ViO80-7 and SV100-7. Details Equipment World.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 11, 2023

This year’s Inspiring Women in Construction and Engineering Awards, organised by Construction News and New Civil Engineer, recognised individuals and teams that have made outstanding contributions to gender diversity. The post Sector’s strength in diversity championed at Inspiring Women Awards 2023 appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Placements

OCTOBER 11, 2023

TSGENCO Recruitment 2023 for Assistant Engineers | 339 Posts | 29-10-2023 TSGENCO Recruitment 2023 for Assistant Engineers with 339 Posts vacancies, last date to apply for this job is 29-10-2023 The post TSGENCO Recruitment 2023 for Assistant Engineers | 339 Posts | 29-10-2023 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Tunnelling technology start-up hyperTunnel has signed a deal with engineering firm AmcoGiffen to use its systems in the UK rail sector. The post AmcoGiffen signs partnership deal with tunnelling start-up hyperTunnel appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Placements

OCTOBER 11, 2023

India’s Real Estate Market Hits a Six-Year High Amid Economic Revival In 2023, India's real estate market is witnessing a significant upswing driven by a surge in residential demand, urbanization, and favorable investment conditions. Dive into the comprehensive analysis of this booming sector, shedding light on the economic narratives contributing to its growth.

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Contractor Connection

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In today’s ever-evolving insurance landscape, the importance of swift and efficient claim resolution cannot be overstated. Contractor Connection, drawing from over two decades of expertise as a managed repair resource for the insurance sector , has positioned itself as an integral solution for the seamless restoration of damages and recovery work.

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Roads Online

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The Victorian Government has commenced this year’s road maintenance blitz to improve the safety, efficiency and longevity of regional roads. Between now and June 2024, works will be carried out on-road repairs, inspecting and maintaining bridges, traffic lights and signage as well as controlling vegetation on roadsides to minimise bushfire risk on the state’s road corridors.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Argyll and Bute in Scotland has suffered from severe landslides closing many roads and leaving the council fearful that large boulders, some over 70t, are “unstable”. The post Road chaos in Argyll and Bute amidst severe landslides and unstable 70t boulders appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Aerial imagery has emerged as a necessary tool for architecture, engineering, and construction firms seeking to improve pre-construction site analysis, make more informed planning decisions, and ensure all stakeholders have access to an accurate visualization of the site to keep the project moving forward. Download our guide and take a deeper look at how aerial imagery can be leveraged to drive project efficiency by reducing unnecessary site visits and providing the accurate details required to

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Roads Online

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Inland Rail has released designs for the Seymour-Avenel Road bridge in Victoria. The Seymour-Avenel Road bridge is too low for double-stacked freight trains, requiring Inland Rail and construction partner McConnell Dowell to replace it with a higher bridge in the same location. The design includes a 35-metre span bridge, about 3.2 metres higher than the existing structure and incorporates earth embankments sympathetic to the surrounding environment and retaining walls to reduce impact on Avenel

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Our climate has changed. Our buildings have not. Places of refuge, work and safety, buildings remain a crucial aspect of our everyday lives. Despite this, we are yet to take steps to protect our infrastructure against the already present effects of climate change. Our future… The post Infrastructure resilience is the forgotten emergency appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Roads Online

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Since acquiring two ‘Road Ant’ forward moving aggregate spreaders, Rich River Asphalt has seen previously closed doors and opportunities open up. Rich River Asphalt General Manager Darren Wilson explains how the machines have revolutionised the company’s offerings. L ike many other spray seal and asphalt manufacturers, Rich River Asphalt faced the challenge of acquiring forward moving spreader equipment in order to adhere to impending changes from VicRoads.

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