The Pro Builder
MAY 9, 2024
Gen Z Feels Weight of US Debt Burden While Trying to Enter Housing Market csweeney Thu, 05/09/2024 - 05:24 Current US debt has surpassed levels reached in the aftermath of World War II, with Gen Z bearing the brunt As debt in the United States continues to increase, a White House economist is warning of the impact this debt could have on Generation Z.
Construction Dive
MAY 9, 2024
At a Wednesday event, Assistant Labor Secretary Doug Parker charged industry leaders with creating an environment that expects workers to speak up about hazards.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 9, 2024
WESTMINSTER, Colo. — KPA , a leading provider of Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) compliance solutions, announced the release of new features in the KPA Flex software platform that are specifically tailored for construction safety programs to streamline efficiency, increase real-time visibility, and foster a robust safety culture. To achieve better visibility into construction compliance, KPA Flex enables users to capture insights in the field through mobile and then provides rea
Construction Dive
MAY 9, 2024
Know when it’s time to look beyond a “that’s how things have always been done” mentality, writes consultant Matt Verderamo.
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The Pro Builder
MAY 9, 2024
Mortgage Rate Declines Could Boost Home Sales Following Months of Low Activity csweeney Fri, 05/10/2024 - 01:00 Encouraging economic news bumped mortgage applications up by 2.6% for the week ending May 3 Over the past couple of months, home sales fell as both asking prices and mortgage rates remained stubbornly elevated. The median U.S. monthly housing payment reached an all-time high of $2,894 during the four weeks ending May 5, a 14% increase from a year earlier.
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The Pro Builder
MAY 9, 2024
Gen Z Feels Weight of US Debt Burden While Trying to Enter Housing Market csweeney Thu, 05/09/2024 - 05:24 Current US debt has surpassed levels reached in the aftermath of World War II, with Gen Z bearing the brunt As debt in the U.S. continues to increase, a White House economist is warning of the impact it could have on Generation Z. According to Todd Buchholz, White House director of economic policy under President George H.W.
Construction Dive
MAY 9, 2024
The Dallas-based firm sees global shifts in infrastructure funding toward sustainability and resilience, CEO Troy Rudd said in a Q2 earnings call.
The Pro Builder
MAY 9, 2024
Architecture Firms Look to AI to Speed up Design Process, but There Are Caveats csweeney Thu, 05/09/2024 - 14:48 Lessons learned from BSB Design’s use of generative AI to create conceptual renderings for a client The use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology is ramping up and some designers are now taking part in the growing trend in an attempt to reduce time to market.
Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 9, 2024
KROHNE’s measuring instrument enhances projects in the pharmaceutical industry Beverly, MA: KROHNE, Inc. highlights the OPTISWITCH 6700, a capacitance level switch for hygienic and general industrial applications requiring IO-Link communication in the pharmaceutical industry. It is one of KROHNE’s many leading measuring instruments offering accurate, cost-effective, and reliable results.
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The Pro Builder
MAY 9, 2024
Developers Target Hotels for Adaptive Reuse Projects in Major US Cities csweeney Thu, 05/09/2024 - 11:25 Of the growing number of adaptive reuse projects in 2023, hotel conversions stole the show, surpassing office-to-apartment conversions The need for housing is being felt across the nation, with more developers choosing to repurpose commercial properties into apartments.
New Civil Engineer
MAY 9, 2024
Reports that Saudi Arabia authorised use of lethal force against civilians standing in the way of its linear city The Line have been met by silence from civil engineering firms involved in the project. The post Neom | Reported killings ordered by Saudi met by silence from civil engineering firms on project appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Placements
MAY 9, 2024
L&T Power Transmission & Distribution IC Walk-in Drive on 18th and 25th May 2024 | Kolkata, Hyderabad L&T Power Transmission & Distribution IC Walk-in Drive on 18th and 25th May 2024 locations are Kolkata, Hyderabad The post L&T Power Transmission & Distribution IC Walk-in Drive on 18th and 25th May 2024 | Kolkata, Hyderabad appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.
Construction News
MAY 9, 2024
Rolls-Royce has appointed Balfour Beatty as construction partner to double the size of an industrial complex used for key components of nuclear attack submarines. The aerospace and defence manufacturer selected the contractor to deliver expansion of its Raynesway site in Derby in line with increased… The post Balfour scoops Rolls-Royce nuclear sub plant expansion job appeared first on Construction News.
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New Civil Engineer
MAY 9, 2024
Shetland Islands Council has warned SSEN Transmission that it must ensure its contractors are “aware of the unique nature of the environment in which they are working and are suitably prepared” after a significant peat slip tore through a work site for power upgrades in… The post Shetland Council criticises SSEN Transmission and contractor following significant peat slip appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Specifier
MAY 9, 2024
Klaskvik gets a landmark row club to celebrate Faroese sporting heritage. Photos courtesy Nic Lehoux Klaskvik, the second largest town in the Faroe Islands, is now home to a landmark row club designed by Danish architecture firm, Henning Larsen. Designed to celebrate the Faroese sports heritage, the core of the plan prioritizes pedestrian access and incorporates a children’s skating rink and row club adjacent to the central plaza.
For Construction Pros
MAY 9, 2024
Construction companies Cemex Ventures, Caterpillar, Hilti, Trimble and others are working together to host the largest construction and cleantech startup competition to date.
New Civil Engineer
MAY 9, 2024
The extent of rainfall that has caused the devastating flooding in the state of Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil is hard to prepare for, according to experts working in the field of flood management and resilience. The post Brazil floods: Hard to prepare for extent of rainfall that caused widespread destruction 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
Roads Online
MAY 9, 2024
Reveal’s end-to-end technology and services offering was crucial to the delivery of the final unified utility model in only three months. Reveal has provided a suite of subsurface detection technologies, supporting the delivery of the Eastern Busway project in Auckland, New Zealand. Reveal’s team discuss how these technologies and the project will benefit the community in the coming years.
New Civil Engineer
MAY 9, 2024
Network Rail has announced 15 firms that make up a partnership to “streamline” delivery of £3.5bn of infrastructure works in the Eastern region during the five years of Control Period 7 (CP7), 2024-2029. The post 15 firms join Network Rail £3.5bn Eastern partnership to ‘streamline’ infrastructure works appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The Construction Index
MAY 9, 2024
Construction output in Great Britain fell by 0.9% in the first quarter of 2024, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS) estimates.
New Civil Engineer
MAY 9, 2024
The Environment Agency has appointed Aecom, Atkinsréalis, Jacobs, JBA Consulting, Mott MacDonald and WSP Binnies JV to its 2024 Mapping and Modelling Framework (MMF) to aid in decision making related to climate events. The post Environment Agency appoints consultants to £70M framework for mapping climate event data appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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Roads Online
MAY 9, 2024
Image courtesy of the Western Australian Government. Roads & Infrastructure Magazine outlines what the Western Australian Government’s 2024/25 State Budget means for the region, which highlights $13.8 billion for port, road, rail and transport infrastructure. Premier Rita Saffitoti has handed down her first State Budget, which looks set to provide a significant boost to the state’s infrastructure pipeline over the coming years.
New Civil Engineer
MAY 9, 2024
The first of two tunnel boring machines (TBMs) has broken through on the Eglinton Crosstown light rail transit (LRT) extension in Toronto, Canada, completing its 6km drive. The post Toronto’s Eglinton light rail extension celebrates first TBM breakthrough after 21 month dig appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Roads Online
MAY 9, 2024
Image courtesy of Bluebeam. Material provided by Bluebeam Accurate quantity takeoffs are the bedrock of successful construction projects. Enter Bluebeam, a powerhouse software tool designed to elevate construction workers’ project management capabilities. Among its arsenal of features, Quantity Link stands out as a game-changer, revolutionising the way the industry approaches and executes quantity takeoffs.
New Civil Engineer
MAY 9, 2024
Accurate weather prediction plays a crucial role in mitigating the unpredictability of the offshore environment. For civil engineers working in these locations, understanding wind speeds, currents, and the dynamics of waves is critical. The post The future of offshore weather insights for offshore civils 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
The Construction Index
MAY 9, 2024
Costain has been awarded a design and build contract to upgrade two Thames Water sewage works.
ENR Construction
MAY 9, 2024
A federal judge in Florida found Skanska acted in its joint venture partners' best interest, and that Lane owes its partners about $80 million for its unpaid share of capital calls.
The Construction Index
MAY 9, 2024
The government has decided not to progress work on a hydrogen town pilot until after 2026.
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