Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Touchplan, a production planning platform, captured data from over 321,000 scheduled tasks over the past year to compile the reasons.

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The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

For Morgan and Jamie Molitor of Construction2Style, “reputation means everything.” But how exactly are they building their reputation? “It’s not just. get in, get out, get paid,” they say. It’s “always trying to do the right thing on a project. trying to do what we would want done in a family member’s home or in our own home.” And one way they’re accomplishing this is by using Andersen® 400 Series windows, the window with fewer callbacks.

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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The contractor and civil engineer ECCO III Enterprises began construction in August on new chemical addition facilities, which treat New York City’s water supply.

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The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Despite dropping mortgage rates, sales of newly built homes remained stagnant in August. According to real estate market platform Zillow, there were 716,000 new-home sales in August, down by 4.7% from the 751,000 sales recorded in July. However, sales were still 9.8% Additionally, there were 467,000 new homes available for sale at the end of August, a 7.8-month supply, up from 7.3 months in July but slightly below the 7.9-month supply in August 2023.

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Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network

In today’s construction market, owners, construction managers, and contractors must navigate increasing challenges, from cost management to project delays. Fortunately, digital tools now offer valuable insights to help mitigate these risks. However, the sheer volume of tools and the complexity of leveraging their data effectively can be daunting. That’s where data-driven construction comes in.

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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Total groundbreakings climbed 6% during the last month of the summer, according to Dodge Construction Network.

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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

On three healthcare projects, the contractor used a device to demonstrate the importance of proper water intake and help keep workers safe in the heat.

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The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Increasing college tuition costs and student debt are pushing more students to choose trade schools over traditional four-year universities, especially in the construction industry where skilled workers are in high demand. The appeal of trade schools lies in their practical training, immediate earning potential, and job stability. In a column published in For Construction Pros, Boyd Beadles, president of Cavalry Construction, shares the economic factors, job market trends, and cultural changes t

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New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Great British Nuclear (GBN) has advanced small modular reactor (SMR) designs from GE-Hitachi, Holtec Britain, Rolls-Royce SMR and Westinghouse Electric Co. to the next round of its competition. The post Great British Nuclear SMR competition whittled down to final 4 following initial tenders appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Despite a slight year-over-year increase, mortgage delinquencies remained low in August, according to technology and data provider Intercontinental Exchange. During August, the national delinquency rate decreased slightly by three basis points to 3.34%, showing a 0.9% decline for the month but a 5.1% increase when compared with last year. The number of borrowers who were one payment behind also dropped by 26,000, while those 60 days past due rose just slightly by 1,000.

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New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has said it will no longer be pursuing a contract for the next phase of the upgrade of Lord’s Cricket Ground upgrade with its preferred bidder Graham after the two organisations failed to agree on “final terms”. The post Graham exits Lord’s Cricket Ground upgrade after failing to agree final terms of contract appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Civil Engineer Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

As it is with choosing any type of service, choosing a construction service can be very difficult. There are so many different service providers available for your construction needs and this is why it can be challenging to choose the company that will be able to suit the needs that you have. There are some […] The post Tips on Choosing the Right Construction Company first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Geophysics surveys are quickly becoming a first port of call when there may be underground risks or unknown ground conditions that can have a significant impact on development projects. Non-intrusive methods, such as ground-penetrating radar (GPR), are perfect when those underground risks are man-made, but… The post Protecting nature with detailed and non-intrusive geophysics investigations appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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BDC Network

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

5 lessons in water mitigation for mass timber projects 0 qpurcell Thu, 09/26/2024 - 12:08 Mass Timber Sustainability leaders from Skanska, RDH, and Polygon share five tips for successful water mitigation in mass timber construction. Dean Lewis, Graham Finch, and David Simkins Contractors Mass Timber Moisture Protection Sustainable Development Sustainable Design and Construction Mass timber has gained popularity as a building material praised for its sustainability and aesthetic appeal.

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Construction News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Skills England has said the use of modern methods of construction (MMC) could be “expanded considerably” to help tackle labour shortages. The government’s new quango, set up to bring together different parts of the “fractured” skills system, released a report this week that highlights challenges… The post New skills body eyes ‘considerable expansion’ of MMC appeared first on Construction News.

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The Construction Index

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

London property developer Avanton has appointed HG Construction as main contractor for a residential scheme on London’s Old Kent Road.

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New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Tunnelling technology firm Herrenknecht has successfully utilised its Tunnel Enlargement System (TES) to widen the profile of two ageing railway tunnels in Germany while trains continued to run. The post Herrenknecht tunnel enlargement system used on live railway in Germany appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Advancing construction cost estimating data, tools, communications, and technology is central to achieving sustainable facilities management. Traditional tools, such a national average cost data, location factors, historical costs, and spreadsheet no longer support today’s need for enhanced cost visibility, transparency, and management. “Decisions made to adjust to changing circumstances are all based on the data collected.” While advancing construction cost estimating remains

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New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Galliford Try has secured an £88.9M contract to build a new 1.8km dual carriageway which will form part of the Orbital Link Road around Aylesbury. The post Galliford Try secures £88.9M contract to build 1.8km dual carriageway near Aylesbury appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Equipment World

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Komatsu releases its first commercial rigid-frame dump truck with a “power agnostic” platform for diesel, battery electric or hydrogen fuel cells.

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New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The proposal for a new railway between the West Midlands and Manchester as a replacement for the cancelled High Speed 2 (HS2) North faces multiple issues in its implementation, an expert has told NCE. The post Multiple hurdles to overcome for mayors’ new Birmingham to Manchester railway proposal appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Construction Index

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Dumper truck manufacturer Thwaites has taken large orders from HE Services and Tithegrove.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Atlantic Park is a transformative mixed-use development coming to Virginia Beach. Photo courtesy Hanbury Design Atlantic Park is a transformative mixed-use development coming to Virginia Beach. Led by developer Venture Realty Group, the project will unify three city blocks in its initial phase. Some other features of this project include a 1.08 ha (2.67 acres) surf lagoon that replicates natural waves, a 6,503 m 2 (70,000 sf) entertainment venue that honors a cultural landmark called ‘The Dome,’

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The Construction Index

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Rises in the cost of construction over the next five years will be outstripped by tender price increase, the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) is forecasting.

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iField Smart

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

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New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

There were no recorded workforce fatalities on the UK rail network between April 2023 and March 2024, the first time this has happened in eight years. The post No workforce fatalities on UK rail network for the first time in eight years appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Construction Index

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The Construction Industry Council has warned the government of the dangers of further relaxing permitted development rights.

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New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Support for constructing tidal barrages and lagoons in the UK was voiced government and industry during the Labour Party Conference this week in Liverpool. The post Support for tidal barrage projects swells at Labour Party Conference appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Construction Index

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

West Northamptonshire Council has chosen English Cities Fund to lead the regeneration of the Greyfriars area of Northampton town centre.

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