Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 15, 2024

By Ezequiel Tovar , Ownership Transition Analyst, Zweig Group From The Zweig Letter What qualities give founders peace of mind and the necessary trust to hand over the reins of their business? There are crucial components that will allow the founder(s) of your firm to confidently sell to the next tier of leaders. Succession planning is not only a time for the owners of the business to reap the rewards of their labor, but, most importantly, it’s a time to invest in the success of the next generat

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Communication Painting/finishing Sustainability Engineering 130

Construction Dive

MAY 15, 2024

A new ABC report points to yet another sign that inflation is accelerating and that interest rates are set to stay higher for longer.

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The Pro Builder

MAY 15, 2024

How 2023's Housing Market Conditions Are Affecting the 2024 Housing Market rbinsacca Wed, 05/15/2024 - 15:00 Last year ended on an optimistic note, but persistent headwinds still exist to keep 2024 from getting the housing market back to pre-pandemic levels Charles Shinn Jr. Despite being well into 2024 already, it's now possible—and important—to look back at the previous year as a reminder of those housing market conditions and how they're likely to affect the current year.

Building Permits 264

Building Permits Permits Change Management Construction Management 264

Construction Dive

MAY 15, 2024

New work increased 2.4% last month, but only time will tell if construction optimism is justified in the face of fresh headwinds, said ABC’s chief economist.

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Schedule Management

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 15, 2024

As program manager, WSP provides comprehensive support for innovative modular construction plan at world’s busiest airport. ATLANTA — WSP, a leading engineering, environment and professional services consultancy, joined airport, city and federal leaders, including U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, for the start of a long-awaited expansion of Concourse D at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.

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Modular Construction Project Management Consulting Schedule Management Project Management 264

Construction Dive

MAY 15, 2024

It’s the contech giant’s third acquisition of a niche technology provider in just over a year.

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Construction Dive

MAY 15, 2024

On the latest round of earnings calls, some of the country’s largest commercial builders talked about the boom in computing facilities and the increased need for resilience in public works.

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Public Works 227

New Civil Engineer

MAY 15, 2024

The National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) has warned that not upgrading rail infrastructure north of Bimringham that that the cancelled High Speed 2 (HS2) Phase 2 was due to serve is not a sustainable option. The post NIC review: ‘do nothing’ scenario for rail infrastructure in cancelled HS2 area ‘not sustainable’ appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Sustainability Engineering 133

Construction Dive

MAY 15, 2024

Drone-powered roof inspections, cloud-based estimating solutions and fungi-fueled recycling tech earned venture capital in recent months.

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Inspection Estimating 218

The Pro Builder

MAY 15, 2024

No Compromise on Style kcichowicz Wed, 05/15/2024 - 13:16 Join Savaria expert Allan Thompson for an overview of the cab fixtures, finishes, gates and automatic doors available on our traditional home elevators. Enabled Active No Compromise on Style Video ID 6352965721112 Video Duration 0:04:14.

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Painting/finishing 130

Speaker: Timothy Allsopp

Payment challenges often lead to delayed projects, financial bottlenecks, and strained relationships. With construction projects becoming more complex, outdated processes are no longer sustainable. By refining financial workflow, companies can improve cash flow, reduce error, and foster trust between stakeholders. Discover practical strategies for redesigning payment systems to overcome workflow challenges while creating a smoother, more reliable process for contractors and subcontractors alike.

Building Automation

Construction Dive

MAY 15, 2024

With high dissatisfaction rates, young tech workers pointed to career development as a vital aspect of engagement and retention in a recent survey.

Surveying 177

Surveying 177

The Pro Builder

MAY 15, 2024

New Heat Pump Takes a Sleek Approach to Home Climate Solutions csweeney Wed, 05/15/2024 - 14:14 Startup Quilt is putting a fresh face on heat pumps to save homeowners money on their energy bills Quilt, a startup launched by former Google designer Paul Lambert, aims to boost the adoption of heat pumps by tackling two issues that currently deter many consumers from getting a heat pump for their homes: information about heat pump installation and costs isn’t readily available to consumers, and heat

HVAC System Installation 130

HVAC System Installation Energy Efficiency HVAC Systems Wall Systems 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 15, 2024

Read, a licensed architect with over three decades of industry experience, joins the Industrial + Logistics senior leadership team based in HFA’s Dallas-Fort Worth studio. BENTONVILLE, Arkansas — HFA Architects + Engineers has named Barry Read , AIA, Industrial + Logistics Senior Lead in the firm’s DFW studio. During his nearly 35 years as a licensed architect, Read has had the opportunity to work on various public and private sector projects, including working with the Department of D

Building Products Distribution 130

Building Products Distribution Public Works Material Storage Building Automation 130

The Pro Builder

MAY 15, 2024

Median US Down Payment Falls by More than $4,000 csweeney Wed, 05/15/2024 - 12:14 The recent decrease in costs is welcome relief for homebuyers, but many West Coast markets remain expensive While single-family home prices remain elevated, it appears costs for buyers are finally falling. According to housing market data platform Realtor.com, the median down payment for a house in the U.S. has dropped from $30,400 to $26,000 quarter-over-quarter.

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Construction Management

The Construction Index

MAY 15, 2024

An Israeli technology company has come up with a tool that predicts delays on construction projects.

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The Pro Builder

MAY 15, 2024

Single-Family Permits Increased by 26% During March csweeney Wed, 05/15/2024 - 12:45 The total number of single-family permits reached 241,311 year-to-date, with the West seeing the greatest rise Single-family housing supply is growing, with recent data showing an increase in housing permits of nearly 26% year-over-year, the National Association of Home Builders’ Eye On Housing reports.

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Permits 130

The Construction Index

MAY 15, 2024

The transformation of Leith continues with the green light for Ocean Point.

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Approvals 127

The Pro Builder

MAY 15, 2024

Green Upgrade Calculator Brings Clarity to Energy Efficiency csweeney Wed, 05/15/2024 - 13:15 The tool can be used by home contractors, energy advisors, and decarbonization analysts Energy professionals can now provide clear answers to homeowner questions about environmentally friendly solutions. Rocky Mountain Institute, a nonprofit organization with a focus on sustainability, recently unveiled its Green Upgrade Calculator.

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Energy Efficiency Electrical Systems Sustainability 130

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 Construction Index

MAY 15, 2024

The Construction Skills Crisis Read Full Article: The Construction Index

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BDC Network

MAY 15, 2024

Modular adaptive reuse of parking structure grants future flexibility 0 qpurcell Wed, 05/15/2024 - 08:40 Adaptive Reuse The shift away from excessive parking requirements aligns with a broader movement, encouraging development of more sustainable and affordable housing. Marissa Kasdan, Associate AIA MFPRO+ Blog MFPRO+ New Projects Modular Building Multifamily Housing Designers Architects Adaptive Reuse Project + Process Innovation Reconstruction & Renovation Resiliency Sustainable Development Wh

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Ramps Modular Construction Structural Systems Building Design 121

The Construction Index

MAY 15, 2024

The National Infrastructure Commission has called for faster decision-making from government to achieve carbon reduction targets.

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New Civil Engineer

MAY 15, 2024

Construction work has begun to turn Ardersier Port into an energy transition facility leveraging both fixed and floating offshore wind capabilities. The post Construction work to turn North Sea port into fixed and floating offshore wind hub begins appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Engineering 119

Engineering 119

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Cost Control

The Construction Index

MAY 15, 2024

Beard Construction has broken ground on a 3,700 sqm hospice building in Farnham, Surrey.

Contracts 119

Contracts 119

New Civil Engineer

MAY 15, 2024

Balfour Beatty Vinci (BBV) joint venture has completed the 22m deep tunnel portal at Washwood Heath in the east of Birmingham, which is where High Speed 2 (HS2) trains will emerge on their way into the city centre. The post HS2’s Bromford Tunnel portal completed at Washwood Heath and Water Orton appeal recovered appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Engineering 116

Engineering 116

The Construction Index

MAY 15, 2024

From 25-27 June, Hillhead Quarry, will once again host the world’s largest and most iconic quarrying, construction, and recycling exhibition!

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New Civil Engineer

MAY 15, 2024

A prototype Automated Tunnel Robotic Installation System (Atris) has been developed to autonomously select brackets, locate where they need to be mounted along a tunnel wall, and install them. The post Pioneering robotic and AI tech set to boost productivity of services installation in tunnels by 40% appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Wall Systems 115

Wall Systems Engineering 115

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Construction Management

Construction Placements

MAY 15, 2024

UPSC Recruitment 2024 for various Posts | 83 Posts | 30-05-2024 UPSC Recruitment 2024 for various Posts with 83 Posts vacancies, last date to apply for this job is 30-05-2024 The post UPSC Recruitment 2024 for various Posts | 83 Posts | 30-05-2024 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Engineering 105

New Civil Engineer

MAY 15, 2024

Turbine blades as long as 150m will be tested at “the most advanced testing facility” in Blyth, Northumberland, following the announcement of £86M of funding from the UKRI Infrastructure Fund. The post £86M funding for new ‘super wind turbine’ test facility in Northumberland appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 115

Construction News

MAY 15, 2024

Martin Barnfield is head of manufacturing at Painter Brothers, part of Balfour Beatty Group In an era marked by constant change and innovation, companies in the manufacturing and construction sector face a multitude of challenges. With fierce global competition for skilled workers, combined with high… The post The future of the steel industry demands skills investment appeared first on Construction News.

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New Civil Engineer

MAY 15, 2024

The first 520t steam generator for the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station has arrived on site in Somerset. The post Hinkley Point C’s first 520t steam generator arrives on site appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Engineering 111

Engineering 111

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