Construction Dive

APRIL 18, 2024

The president has taken action to bolster registered apprenticeships, but employers say it could mean more regulatory hoops to jump through on public projects.

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The Pro Builder

APRIL 18, 2024

Combining Concrete and Offsite Manufacturing to Create Resilient Homes qpurcell Thu, 04/18/2024 - 12:53 Before it could build resilient , high-performing homes across the country, Onx Homes decided it first needed to prove it could do so in a challenging climate. The offsite manufacturer, which launched in 2021, decided to build its initial homes in Florida.

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Construction Dive

APRIL 18, 2024

The fatalities occurred after a truck driver entered an active work area during the state’s Work Zone Awareness Week.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 18, 2024

New checkpoint is Phase 2 of the airport’s renovation project for future growth and increased efficiency Denver International Airport (DEN) recently opened its new 17-lane TSA security checkpoint on the terminal’s northwest end of Level 6. Global integrated design firm Stantec provided architecture, interior design, design management, and construction administration services for this second phase of DEN’s $2.1 billion Great Hall project.

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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

Construction Dive

APRIL 18, 2024

Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.

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The Pro Builder

APRIL 18, 2024

5 Steps to Cracking the Code for a High-Performance Home ibush Thu, 04/18/2024 - 13:32 As a model of energy savings, water conservation, indoor comfort and health, and use of on-site renewable energy, The New American Home 2024 offers valuable lessons Drew Smith The New American Home 2024 is a testament to the evolution of sustainable, high-performance home design and construction.

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The Pro Builder

APRIL 18, 2024

Build-to-Rent Is Booming, Particularly in These Metros ibush Thu, 04/18/2024 - 09:53 A recent report finds that the Phoenix metro leads with more than 4,000 build-to-rent units completed in 2023, and Texas is the leading state for build-to-rent development Build-to-rent housing is at a historical peak right now, according to a recent report released by apartment search website RentCafe.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 18, 2024

Key Hire and New Office to Aid Civil Engineering Firm in Serving New and Existing Clients Los Angeles, CA – Latitude 33 Planning & Engineering recently celebrated the expansion of its Southern California presence with the opening of a new office in downtown Los Angeles, CA. Opened in mid-March, Latitude 33’s new office is at The Collection, located at 527 W. 7th St., 9th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90014 , across 7 th Street from the award-winning Bottega Louie.

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The Pro Builder

APRIL 18, 2024

2023 BALA Winners: The Best of the Best ibush Thu, 04/18/2024 - 15:50 You'll find plenty of inspiration in these four award-winning projects from the Best in American Living Awards Michele Lerner From stylish custom homes to a mixed-use infill project in Music City, these four award-winning projects from the 2023 Best in American Living Awards (BALA) exemplify the tenets of outstanding housing and community design.

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The Construction Index

APRIL 18, 2024

The Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) has raised concerns about the lack of embodied carbon regulation within the proposed Future Homes and Building Standards.

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APRIL 18, 2024

How This Luxury Custom Home Builder Wins Business with AI and Innovation kcichowicz Thu, 04/18/2024 - 13:08 Vancouver, Washington, has experienced significant population growth over the last thirty years. Since 1990, the city has more than tripled in size and has consistently grown by nearly 9% annually for the past four years. This growth has spurred a heightened demand for new housing, resulting in an abundance of residential construction companies to choose from.

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The Construction Index

APRIL 18, 2024

With less than a month to go until London's ExCeL doors open for the welcome return of UK Construction Week (7-9 May) Read Full Article: The Construction Index

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The Pro Builder

APRIL 18, 2024

The Disappearing Act That Is Middle-Income Housing ibush Thu, 04/18/2024 - 11:00 An expert weighs in on the diminishing supply of middle-income housing, which is particularly acute in California, and what to do about it Amidst escalating housing costs and widening socio-economic disparities, the issue of affordable housing has become a growing concern for U.S. policymakers, economists, and communities alike.

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The Construction Index

APRIL 18, 2024

Sir Robert McAlpine has been appointed by the Broadgate joint venture to deliver 2 Finsbury Avenue, a dual high-rise in London’s Broadgate development.

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Construction Placements

APRIL 18, 2024

Entrepreneurial Potential Test for Engineers [FREE online Test] Explore your entrepreneurial capabilities with our specially designed test for civil engineering and construction professionals. Identify your strengths, gain valuable insights, and pave your way to leadership in the industry. The post Entrepreneurial Potential Test for Engineers [FREE online Test] appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Roads Online

APRIL 18, 2024

View of the road closure on both sides of the rail line at Station Street, Officer. Image: Victorian Government. Designs have been unveiled for the closure of the level crossing at Station Street, in Officer, Melbourne. The designs include a new pedestrian and cyclist connection on the north and south of the rail line, improving access to Officer Station.

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New Civil Engineer

APRIL 18, 2024

An official investigation into the 2022 collapse of a timber road bridge in Norway “has shown that inadequate caution was exercised in the planning, design, inspection and approval” of the bridge. The post 2022 Norway timber bridge collapse due to ‘inadequate caution’ in planning and inspection appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Today

APRIL 18, 2024

The ambitious project to erect the Legends Tower in Oklahoma City recently achieved a critical milestone by securing full funding. This development not only greenlights the construction of what will be the tallest building in the United States but also marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of American skyscrapers. The tower, soaring to a projected height of 581 meters, is not just an… Source The post Full Funding Secured for US Tallest Skyscraper appeared first on Construction Today.

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Construction Equipment

The Pro Builder

APRIL 18, 2024

March/April 2024 ibush Thu, 04/18/2024 - 23:21

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The Construction Index

APRIL 18, 2024

Most professional institutions have individuals as fee-paying members, but CIBSE is now seeking corporate members.

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New Civil Engineer

APRIL 18, 2024

When most people hear the name Unreal Engine, they think of games such as Fortnite, Bioshock or Final Fantasy. Many of the biggest games in development today use the software, and no doubt some who are reading this article will have played a game that… The post Game on: the power of Unreal Engine in architecture, engineering and construction appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Civil Engineer Blog

APRIL 18, 2024

Floor protection sheets are a means of protecting your floor when building work is going on. Builders usually bring this protective material with them when working in your home or commercial building. This ensures that all the work gets done without causing any damage to your floor, and keeping your space as clean as possible. […] The post Floor Protection Sheets – Where to Buy and the Benefits first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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Construction Management

New Civil Engineer

APRIL 18, 2024

High Speed 2 (HS2) main works contractor EKFB has begun construction of the foundations for a road bridge to take the A43 over the under-construction railway. The post Foundation work begins on bridge to take A43 highway over HS2 railway near Brackley appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Construction Index

APRIL 18, 2024

Saint-Gobain Off-Site Solutions is supplying Storm Housing Group with low carbon, energy-efficient designs.

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PC Construction

APRIL 18, 2024

Yesterday I had the pleasure of joining PC Director of Preconstruction Kurt Naser to present at a lunch and learn for Utica University’s Construction Management students. Over the course of the session, we outlined the entire preconstruction process, from the request for proposal straight through notice to proceed. The students were actively engaged and had a particular interest in the specific detail associated with collaborative delivery proposals and how we win work outside of our systematic

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The Construction Index

APRIL 18, 2024

A plumber has been given a suspended prison sentence for working on gas pipes without being registered.

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Roads Online

APRIL 18, 2024

SRE’s six metre telescopic sprayer exhibits the latest in machinery technology for both New Zealand and Australia. Image: SRE. Roads & Infrastructure Magazine speaks with Specialised Roading Equipment’s Chris Kaelin to learn more about the company’s latest technological innovations regarding its six metre telescopic sprayer. C hris Kaelin, Specialised Roading Equipment (SRE) Technical Manager, is as passionate as they come when it comes to the development of equipment, hardware and software

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The Construction Index

APRIL 18, 2024

Ground engineering and subsidence specialist Geobear has recruited Arcadis technical director Paul Garthwaite.

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Engineering 120

Roads Online

APRIL 18, 2024

Image: stock.adobe.com/peuceta Construction has begun on the upgrade to Tocal Road, with the works forming part of the New South Wales Government’s $543 million Fixing Country Roads Program. Funding between the program, as well as funding from Maitland City Council will support the completion of the project, which is set to deliver resurfacing and the widening of two sections of Tocal Road to have wider 3.5 metre travel lanes in each direction, with a section of the road to be realigned to impro

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The Construction Index

APRIL 18, 2024

Avant Homes Central has started construction on a £47m development in Somercotes, in the Amber Valley in Derbyshire.

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