Inflation, interest rates contribute to backlog dip
Construction Dive
MARCH 12, 2024
Higher borrowing costs may stick around for longer than anticipated, which could upset economic momentum, said Anirban Basu, ABC chief economist.
Construction Dive
MARCH 12, 2024
Higher borrowing costs may stick around for longer than anticipated, which could upset economic momentum, said Anirban Basu, ABC chief economist.
Prodyogi
MARCH 12, 2024
Consistency property of cement defines the viscous nature of the cement paste. It refers to the flow behavior of a fresh mixture of mixture. This property falls under the rheological study of material, which is the study of flow. Normal consistency of cement is determined using Vicat's Apparatus.
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Construction Dive
MARCH 12, 2024
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The Pro Builder
MARCH 12, 2024
LIVE WEBINAR: The New American Home 2024—Timeless Comfort ibush Tue, 03/12/2024 - 13:50 Built in the hills overlooking the Las Vegas Valley and its famous Strip, The New American Home 2024 is a lesson in what makes a house a place people want to live. Join us live to hear insights from Dan Coletti, the home’s designer and the owner of Sun West Custom Homes, from a very thoughtful floor plan and welcoming front walk-up to his extensive use of natural materials and creating “architecture as art.
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Construction Dive
MARCH 12, 2024
Designed to evoke baseball pennants, overlapping roof shells will shelter the field from Sin City’s harsh sun.
The Pro Builder
MARCH 12, 2024
The State of Hispanic Homeownership ibush Tue, 03/12/2024 - 09:24 2023 saw a net gain of 377,000 Latino owner-households, the largest single-year gain in almost 20 years, a recent report finds Despite challenging conditions with regard to housing affordability, during 2023 Latinos persisted in their efforts to turn dreams of homeownership into reality, according to the most recent "State of Hispanic Homeownership Report" from the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals and the
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The Construction Index
MARCH 12, 2024
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) is urging construction companies to dent the industry skills crisis by recruiting from an untapped labour market.
Construction Dive
MARCH 12, 2024
A Disadvantaged Business Enterprise certification can often lead to an immediate uptick in contracts, according to a New York Build session on mega grants.
The Construction Index
MARCH 12, 2024
UK construction contract awards reached their highest level in February 2024 for seven months, according to one of the industry’s data monitoring firms – though they might not all actually happen.
Construction News
MARCH 12, 2024
Balfour Beatty has signed a memorandum of understanding with Holtec, a US nuclear firm that is looking to develop small nuclear plants and a factory in the UK. In December 2022, the UK’s largest contractor agreed to work with Holtec on early plans for small… The post Balfour Beatty signs new deal with nuclear developer appeared first on Construction News.
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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.
New Civil Engineer
MARCH 12, 2024
The trade body for steel producers has warned that government reforms to energy pricing could hit plans to transition to green steel production. The post Energy market review ‘misses golden opportunity’ to help decarbonise steel appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Equipment World
MARCH 12, 2024
Valor's president bought luxury cars, homes, jewelry, yacht after company issued fake cards in NYC for required 40-hour training, Manhattan D.A. says.
New Civil Engineer
MARCH 12, 2024
A new infrastructure minister who attends cabinet could unlock the country’s potential, according to Costain’s CEO as the engineering company announces a healthy balance sheet. The post Costain CEO requests new infrastructure cabinet minister appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Placements
MARCH 12, 2024
NBCC (India) Limited Hiring for GENERAL MANAGER (ENGG.) | 19-03-2024 NBCC (India) Limited Hiring 2024 for GENERAL MANAGER (ENGG.), last date to apply for this job is 19-03-2024. The post NBCC (India) Limited Hiring for GENERAL MANAGER (ENGG.) | 19-03-2024 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.
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New Civil Engineer
MARCH 12, 2024
The M25 motorway will experience its first ever planned full closure this weekend so National Highways can demolish a bridge and install a large gantry. The post M25 braced for first full closure this weekend as part of £317M junction 10 overhaul appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Specifier
MARCH 12, 2024
Versico Roofing Systems’ new nearly 46,450-m 2 (500,000-sf) facility, centrally located in Sikeston, Mo., joins the company’s seven other polyiso manufacturing locations across the country. Photos courtesy Versico Roofing Systems Versico Roofing Systems is proud to announce the opening of North America’s first LEED Platinum v4 certified manufacturing facility, the highest standard for building efficiency designated by the U.S.
New Civil Engineer
MARCH 12, 2024
New gas power stations will be built if government plans under the second consultation on the review of electricity market arrangements (REMA) are successful, as a back-up for intermittent renewables like wind and solar. The post Government backs unabated gas as reliance on renewables increases appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Placements
MARCH 12, 2024
100 Diploma Mechanical Engineering Interview Questions & Answers Are you preparing for a mechanical engineering interview? Look no further! Our curated list of 100 Diploma Mechanical Engineering Interview Questions & Answers covers everything from fundamental concepts to advanced principles. Dive in and equip yourself for success! The post 100 Diploma Mechanical Engineering Interview Questions & Answers appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.
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.
New Civil Engineer
MARCH 12, 2024
Powerlines needed to drive the UK’s transition to net zero carbon will have to be built in unpopular places, but the government hopes it can minimise the disruption, a minister has said. The post Minister: unpopular pylon installations a ‘necessity’ but Whitehall will seek to minimise impact appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction News
MARCH 12, 2024
Persimmon’s turnover dropped by £1.05bn last year amid torrid economic conditions for the housing market. The FTSE 100 housebuilder saw turnover drop 23 per cent to £2.77bn in 2023, while its pre-tax profit dropped by 52 per cent to £351.8m, according to annual results published… The post Persimmon turnover drops by £1bn appeared first on Construction News.
New Civil Engineer
MARCH 12, 2024
The head of a House of Lords committee has warned that the government’s energy plans still risk energy security and net-zero ambitions because they lack investment in energy storage technology. The post Lack of hydrogen energy storage plan risks net-zero plans, warns Lords committee appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
ENR Construction
MARCH 12, 2024
The proposal would have created a new entertainment district in the Potomac Yards area.
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New Civil Engineer
MARCH 12, 2024
The Suffolk Chamber of Commerce fears the planned Ely and Haughley rail improvement schemes won’t go ahead following last week’s Spring Budget announcements. The post Fears bottleneck upgrade to Cambridgeshire’s railways won’t go ahead due to budget cuts appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Roads Online
MARCH 12, 2024
Material provided by Coates Each January Boral delivers a planned shutdown at its Berrima Cement Works facility in NSW – an event Coates Industrial Solutions has supported for 27 years with equipment hire, on-site tool stores and experienced personnel. In addition to the planned maintenance activities during a recent shutdown, Boral needed a spot cooling system to provide temperature relief for the contractors servicing the kiln’s conveyor in the 50-plus degree heat of the shed.
New Civil Engineer
MARCH 12, 2024
The UK had 13.9GW of offshore wind capacity in 2022 and 10GW of projects are under construction, but National Grid, the electricity system operator, estimates that over 100GW could be required to reach net zero by 2050. Installing more offshore wind turbines to meet this… The post Technology innovation is critical to fulfil the decarbonisation potential of offshore wind appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The Construction Index
MARCH 12, 2024
Plans to expand the Thorpe Park trading estate in east Leeds have been approved in concept.
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For Construction Pros
MARCH 12, 2024
Crushers will only become more popular in the next five years as sustainable building becomes more emphasized across the U.S.
ENR Construction
MARCH 12, 2024
Contracting team is still awaiting a notice to proceed.
For Construction Pros
MARCH 12, 2024
Jonathan Randall, president of Mack Trucks North America, shared his thoughts about 50 years of World of Concrete, the technology at the show and what the construction industry faces this year.
ENR Construction
MARCH 12, 2024
The National Labor Relations Board says it is actively considering next steps in the case.
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