Construction Dive
JULY 24, 2023
Choppy conditions will persist due to high interest rates and tightening lending standards, said Richard Branch, chief economist for Dodge Construction Network.
The Pro Builder
JULY 24, 2023
Aging Americans Are Finding a Severe Shortage of Affordable, Accessible Housing ldeakins Mon, 07/24/2023 - 11:17 Less than 5% of the nation's housing supply is accessible to older, disabled Americans, but at a Senate hearing last Thursday, experts suggested possible solutions Roughly 1 in 5 Americans will be older than 65 by 2030, but according to CNBC, there is not enough affordable housing in the U.S. to accommodate an aging population.
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Construction Dive
JULY 24, 2023
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Construction Enquirer
JULY 24, 2023
The Government has injected £170m into the Sizewell C projects to speed up preparations for construction of the major nuclear power station project. The previously-allocated development cash will be used to prepare the Sizewell C site for future construction, procure key components from the project’s supply chain, and expand its workforce. Nuclear and Networks Minister Andrew Bowie said: “With government support, our nuclear industry will play a critical role in supplying cleaner, home-gro
Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network
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Construction Dive
JULY 24, 2023
Despite construction’s relative success in an uncertain economy, firms that rely on contractors for business show signs of pain.
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Prodyogi
JULY 24, 2023
Slope stability is defined as the potential of naturally occurring or engineered soil slopes to withstand ground movement. A slope in geotechnical engineering refers to a soil mass that is inclined horizontally. This slope can be a natural slope ( valleys) or a man-made slope/engineered( embankments of railways, earth dams, levees, etc).
Construction Enquirer
JULY 24, 2023
Essex County Council’s cabinet has given the green light to tender for a contractor to build a new link road between Colchester and Tendring. The A120-A133 Link Road will see the creation of a new dual carriageway between the A120 and A133 to the east of Colchester and unlock land for 7,500 homes to be developed. As part of the scheme, there is to be a new 3 grade-separated ‘dumbbell’ type junction on the A120, with new accesses to existing facilities alongside the current road.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JULY 24, 2023
Collin College held a dedication ceremony for its new construction safety lab, sponsored by McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. McCarthy recently announced its five-year sponsorship of the safety lab at Collin College’s Technical Campus in Allen, Texas. The safety lab will offer hands-on educational opportunities to students in the construction management program.
Construction Enquirer
JULY 24, 2023
A contractor has been fined £12,000 after a Shropshire bricklayer fell through a stairwell opening and fractured his skull. Scott Ife, 30, from Bridgnorth, was working for 2 Counties Construction (Midlands) Ltd when the incident took place on 8 June 2020. The company had been hired as the principal contractor overseeing the refurbishment of agricultural barns into houses on Humber Lane in Telford.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
JULY 24, 2023
Reston, VA – Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (the “company” or “Bowman”) (NASDAQ: BWMN) has been contracted by the City of Yonkers, NY, to provide landscape architecture design, civil engineering and permitting services for a new 2-acre waterfront park in the Ludlow neighborhood. The project is the largest expansion of Yonkers’ park system in decades and the first waterfront park in Southwest Yonkers.
Construction Enquirer
JULY 24, 2023
Octavius Infrastructure Ltd has bought the assets and most of the contracts of R&W Civil Engineering. The Enquirer revealed last week that R&W was in talks with a potential buyer and had filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator. Octavius has now finalised a deal for the firm after it went into administration. Private equity owned Octavius was formerly known as Osborne Infrastructure.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JULY 24, 2023
NEW YORK, NY (July 12, 2023) – Bromley Companies, developer of a diversified national portfolio, today announced the completion of 122 Fifth Avenue, an 11-story mixed-use project in the heart of Union Square. The landmarked project introduces a new rooftop pavilion, upgraded interiors and 300,000 square feet of commercial space and is home to forward-thinking tenants and top retailers including Allbirds, Parachute Home and Pandora Jewelry, adding to the energy and vibrancy of the ever-growing U
Construction Enquirer
JULY 24, 2023
Salford planners have given the green light for a 26-storey flats schemebeing developed by Salboy and its construction arm Domis. The £50m-plus building project, previously known as Trinity 2 and now renamed Obsidian, will deliver 250 flats and around 1,000 sq ft of ground floor commercial space at the Trinity Way and Willam Street site. Designed by architect Studio Power the scheme also includes a resident’s gym, cinema room, private meeting space, and a co-working area.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
JULY 24, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 13, 2023 — The American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) P3 Division awarded its 2023 Trailblazer of the Year Award to Sallye Perrin, senior vice president for WSP USA. The award was announced on Wednesday during the 35th annual ARTBA Public-Private Partnerships (P3) in Transportation Conference, held at the Grand Hyatt Washington, D.C.
Construction Enquirer
JULY 24, 2023
Sir Robert McAlpine continues to battle to restore margins to industry averages after a year of supply chain, labour availability and inflationary pressures eroded profitability. The firm revealed that longer term projects due to finish this year had seen costs jump by £33m more than expected. In latest published results for 2022, the group delivered a 0.9% operating margin down on the prior recovery year at 1%.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JULY 24, 2023
HOUSTON – Ware Malcomb , an award-winning international design firm, today announced that construction is complete on DECISIO Health , located at 520 Post Oak Blvd. Suite 600, in Houston. Ware Malcomb provided interior architecture and design and branding services for the 15,000 square foot interior office renovation. DECISIO Health is a Houston-based digital health company with a configurable clinical decision support platform designed to aggregate data from electronic health records,
Construction Enquirer
JULY 24, 2023
The government has launched another attempt to unblock the planning system in a bid to meet its manifesto commitment to build 1 million homes over this Parliament. Housing and Levelling Up Secretary, Michael Gove is vowing to build more homes “in the right places where there is local consent” but won’t “concrete over the countryside.” Gove is setting up a new “super-squad” team of leading planners and other experts charged with working across the planning system to
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Civil + Structural Engineer
JULY 24, 2023
Johnstown, PA, July 17, 2023 – Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC) is expanding its senior executive team by naming three new vice presidents and company officers, all promoted from within the organization. Effective July 1, 2023, these three new Vice Presidents are Mr. John Klein, Mr. Bob Kubler, and Mr. Tim Tibbits. Mr. Klein recently celebrated his 30-year service anniversary at CTC.
The Pro Builder
JULY 24, 2023
A Return to Normalcy?—Housing Fluctuations Reveal a Stronger Seasonal Market ldeakins Mon, 07/24/2023 - 10:55 A lot has changed in the U.S. housing market since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, but some seasonal trends are returning The COVID-19 pandemic ushered in big changes for the U.S. housing market and upended typical seasonal patterns that served as a baseline for measuring annual housing data.
Prodyogi
JULY 24, 2023
Slope stability is defined as the potential of naturally occurring or engineered soil slopes to withstand ground movement. A slope in geotechnical engineering refers to a soil mass that is inclined horizontally. This slope can be a natural slope ( valleys) or a man-made slope/engineered( embankments of railways, earth dams, levees, etc).
The Pro Builder
JULY 24, 2023
Home Builder Profits Reached Record High in 2022 Despite Affordability Challenges ldeakins Mon, 07/24/2023 - 11:25 Home builders reported surging profits in 2022 as an elevated share of homebuyers turned to new construction Throughout 2022, rising interest rates created affordability concerns for home builders and buyers, prolonging construction time and deteriorating sales volume even during traditionally strong seasons for homebuying.
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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
Prodyogi
JULY 24, 2023
Whether it's an accidental dent or a hole created for hanging artwork, drywall damage is a common occurrence in every household. Fortunately, patching holes in drywall is a relatively simple DIY project that can save you money on professional repairs. In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through the step-by-step process of repairing both small dents and large holes in drywall.
Wolgast Corporation
JULY 24, 2023
If you’re looking to purchase a property or building for your business, most financial institutions require you to have a property survey to qualify for their loans. Some owners who use a cash transaction don’t always get a property survey, but if they did, they could prevent many issues by knowing all the details and history about their property. When buying a property, having a survey helps you identify potential issues for using the property the way you intend, either by building or expanding
Construction Placements
JULY 24, 2023
AAI Recruitment 2023 for Junior Executive and Assistants | 342 Posts | 04-09-2023 AAI Recruitment 2023 for Junior Executive and Assistants with 342 Posts vacancies, the last date to apply is 04-09-2023 The post AAI Recruitment 2023 for Junior Executive and Assistants | 342 Posts | 04-09-2023 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.
New Civil Engineer
JULY 24, 2023
UK Export Finance (UKEF), the UK government’s export credit agency, has unlocked a €781M (£680M) loan to fund the Mersin-Adana-Gaziantep High Speed Railway in southern Türkiye. The post UK government to fund Turkish High Speed rail line in £680M deal appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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Construction News
JULY 24, 2023
The City of London has approved plans for what would be the Square Mile’s third-tallest building. Investment giant Schroders and developer Stanhope are planning a scheme that includes 63-storey and 22-storey mixed-use buildings. The 284-metre-tall larger building will be the highest in the City of… The post City of London approves 63-storey tower plans appeared first on Construction News.
Construction Placements
JULY 24, 2023
Tata Steel Hiring for Junior Engineer at Kalinganagar | Diploma Mech./Elect./Electronics/Instru. Engineering | 11th Aug. 2023 Exciting opportunity at Tata Steel Kalinganagar for Diploma holders in Mech./Elect./Electronics/Instru. Engineering. Apply for the Junior Engineer position by 11th Aug 2023. The post Tata Steel Hiring for Junior Engineer at Kalinganagar | Diploma Mech.
Construction News
JULY 24, 2023
The government’s major-projects body has flagged “significant issues” at the Building Safety Regulator (BSR), just over two months ahead of the new watchdog assuming its full responsibilities. In its annual report for 2022/23, the Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) has given the body, which will… The post ‘Significant issues’ flagged at Building Safety Regulator appeared first on Construction News.
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