The Pro Builder
AUGUST 27, 2024
In a show of optimism for first-time homebuyers, the starter home market is beginning to recover. In July, pending sales of starter homes increased by 10.2% year-over-year, marking the highest level since October 2022, according to housing market platform Redfin. Comparatively, pending sales of middle-priced homes fell by 6.5%, and sales of upper-priced homes dropped by 10%.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 27, 2024
GCs need to thoroughly vet subcontractors, use careful contract language and lean on labor partnerships to limit their risk, attorneys say.
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The Pro Builder
AUGUST 27, 2024
Our Perspective Multi-Slide Patio Doors are designed with the installer in mind. With predrilled holes, color-coded packaging, and integrated internal parts, installation is quicker and easier. Watch our technical features video to see how these innovations make your job easier.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 27, 2024
The DOT is releasing $800 million to reimburse builders for using cleaner construction products, Federal Highway Administrator Shailen Bhatt told Construction Dive.
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Build LLC Blog
AUGUST 27, 2024
BUILD talks with Steven Holl and Ed Weinstein about their humble beginnings, their common educational paths, and the life experiences that produced two distinctively successful architecture practices. The post Architectural Origins, Educations and Risks; A Conversation with Steven Holl and Ed Weinstein, Part 1 appeared first on BUILD Blog.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 27, 2024
Meyer Burger planned to convert an Intel semiconductor plant in Colorado Springs, Colorado, into a solar cell facility.
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Construction Dive
AUGUST 27, 2024
A robust preconstruction process goes beyond the notion of “freecon” to reduce disputes and help clients save money, according to Matt Ventimiglia.
The Pro Builder
AUGUST 27, 2024
While Baby Boomers may have had an easier time entering the housing market than current first-time homebuyers, the generation is still struggling with housing affordability. According to online insurance platform Insurify, home insurance—which has grown approximately 20% from 2021 to 2023—is a major strain on retirees. Home insurance takes up more than 8% of the average retirement income, which is $31,390.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 27, 2024
The owners of the United Center, home of the Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks, want to create a massive development on the West Side of the city.
The Pro Builder
AUGUST 27, 2024
Our Perspective Multi-Slide Patio Doors are designed with the installer in mind. With predrilled holes, color-coded packaging, and integrated internal parts, installation is quicker and easier. Watch our technical features video to see how these innovations make your job easier.
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Construction Dive
AUGUST 27, 2024
The Coalition for Green Capital said it’s open for business and seeking to build a U.S. network of green banks that will mobilize capital for clean energy.
The Pro Builder
AUGUST 27, 2024
Rent growth for single-family homes in the U.S. is stabilizing after a sharp increase during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Multi-Housing News, which cites CoreLogic’s Single-Family Rent Index, year-over-year rent growth is approaching pre-pandemic levels, with prices rising by 2.9% year-over-year as of June 2024. Monthly increases have slowed as well, with a 1% gain recorded from May to June 2024.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 27, 2024
Meanwhile, multifamily completions jumped 50% from last July and the number of units under construction dropped.
The Pro Builder
AUGUST 27, 2024
Westwood Insurance Agency is a trusted partner to many of the top home builders, providing a seamless home insurance experience to homebuyers.
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New Civil Engineer
AUGUST 27, 2024
Skanska has completed £450M of enabling works at Euston station in preparation for the new High Speed 2 (HS2) London terminus, which remains unfunded. The post Skanska completes £450M enabling works at Euston to prepare for new HS2 station appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction News
AUGUST 27, 2024
The London Fire Brigade has announced an investigation into the Bank Holiday weekend blaze at the Spectrum Building in Chadwell Heath, east London. Construction News has pieced together a history of the building from planning documents. Circa 1973: The part-five-part-six-storey office building is built on… The post The timeline of work done on fire-hit Dagenham residential block appeared first on Construction News.
New Civil Engineer
AUGUST 27, 2024
Construction works for the Aberaeron coastal flood defence scheme in Wales are ramping up, despite logistical challenges and extensive environmental protection requirements. The post Coastal defence project progresses as team tackles logistical and environmental limitations appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Placements
AUGUST 27, 2024
RPSC Recruitment 2024 for Assistant Engineer | 1014 Vacancies | 12-09-2024 RPSC Recruitment 2024 for Assistant Engineer with 1014 Vacancies vacancies, last date to apply fort this job is 12-09-2024 The post RPSC Recruitment 2024 for Assistant Engineer | 1014 Vacancies | 12-09-2024 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.
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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.
The Construction Index
AUGUST 27, 2024
The London Borough of Haringey has taken its first tentative steps towards improving the energy efficiency of its 15,000 council homes.
New Civil Engineer
AUGUST 27, 2024
Between 40-50 small modular reactors (SMRs) could be built in India by 2032 if plans by India’s Department of Atomic Energy and Tata Consulting Engineers are realised. The post India plans to build 40-50 SMRs by 2032 appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The Construction Index
AUGUST 27, 2024
Parkside Regeneration has submitted a hybrid planning application for the second phase of its regeneration of Parkside Colliery in Newton-le-Willows.
Construction Specifier
AUGUST 27, 2024
United Center will soon get a mixed-use development project, The 1901 Project. Photos courtesy the1901projectchicago.com United Center, a sports arena in Chicago, will soon get a $7-billion mixed-use development project named The 1901 Project. The development will include housing, retail, entertainment, and public open space on more than 22.2 ha (55 acres) of private land surrounding the iconic arena campus.
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The Construction Index
AUGUST 27, 2024
Management of the Sellafield nuclear waste site in Cumbria has been found to be in breach of health & safety regulations.
Construction Placements
AUGUST 27, 2024
Construction Marketing: Strategies, Tactics, and Best Practices Learn the essential construction marketing strategies to help your business stand out, generate leads, and secure more contracts in the competitive market. The post Construction Marketing: Strategies, Tactics, and Best Practices appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.
The Construction Index
AUGUST 27, 2024
RSK has acquired EB7, a London-based property consultants that specialises in planning issues associated with daylight and sunlight.
Roads Online
AUGUST 27, 2024
Image courtesy of Sydney Metro/New South Wales Government. After being open for just over a week, the Sydney Metro City Line has already provided a total of 1.4 million metro trips on the new M1 Northwest & Bankstown Line since the city section opened from Chatswood to Sydenham. Since opening on August 19 , 210,000 metro trips have been taken per weekday on average, with 98.8 per cent of services running on time.
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New Civil Engineer
AUGUST 27, 2024
The UK economy has shown signs of modest growth and is on the cusp of a more promising trajectory. The election of the new Labour government marks a critical and pivotal opportunity to unlock productivity and accelerate economic expansion. For that to happen, all parts… The post Constructing success under the new government appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Roads Online
AUGUST 27, 2024
Image courtesy of Neoen. UGL has been appointed a works package to design and construct the second stage of the Western Downs Battery in Queensland. The contract, which is for renewable energy producers Neoen, consists of the installation of a 270 MW / 540 MWh Battery Energy Storage System and the high voltage infrastructure to connect it to the grid at Neoen’s Western Downs Green Power Hub.
New Civil Engineer
AUGUST 27, 2024
Paralympian and member of the House of Lords Tanni Grey-Thompson was forced to “crawl off” a London North Eastern Railway (LNER) train at King’s Cross station, leading to criticism from disability campaigners and calls for greater focus on level boarding for accessibility. The post Paralympian forced to ‘crawl off’ King’s Cross train spotlights need for level boarding appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Equipment World
AUGUST 27, 2024
The new model replaces the VT-70 HO and can now be serviced from top to bottom by ASV dealers, but its performance specs have changed slightly.
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