The Pro Builder

JUNE 24, 2024

Hybrid and remote work models are likely to remain a permanent fixture in the U.S., and this has significantly impacted how commercial office spaces are used. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, office vacancy rates have surged to nearly 20% nationwide, Fast Company reported. With reduced demand for older office buildings and housing shortages in many cities, some downtown offices are being converted into residential units.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 24, 2024

An $11 billion LNG project in Texas and a $10 billion offshore wind farm in Virginia helped drive overall starts up 10%, according to Dodge.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 24, 2024

Design-build and roadway projects recognized for innovations by American Council of Engineering Companies of Florida LAKE MARY, Fla. – HNTB has been recognized with two Outstanding Project Awards from the American Council of Engineering Companies of Florida with the Outstanding Design-Build or CM at Risk Project award for the I-295 Express Lanes design-build project and the Outstanding Special Roadway Project award for the Glades Road Diverging Diamond Interchange project.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 24, 2024

The California builder highlighted its financial performance and outlined steps toward technological innovation and green initiatives in its new sustainability report.

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For construction firms striving for operational excellence, the right ERP is a game-changer. Upgrading your construction ERP is essential for optimizing operations, enhancing decision-making, and driving growth. By downloading "10 Factors to Consider When Switching Your Construction ERP," you will learn: The importance of adaptability and scalability in ERP solutions.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 24, 2024

by Mary Scott Nabers Most people have heard about earmarks, but only a few citizens really pay attention to them. That should not be the case. The term earmark refers to federal spending for a specific project for a particular congressional district, locality or state. Members of Congress request this type of funding. In the most recent federal budget, Congress passed and approved more than $12 billion in Congressionally Directed Spending items.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 24, 2024

The Broomfield, Colorado-based civil construction company tapped its president, Javier Sevilla Roca, for the role.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 24, 2024

From kids’ teams to pro franchises, sports fans and athletes have higher expectations for stadium design, according to an architect.

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The Pro Builder

JUNE 24, 2024

As the affordability crisis persists, millions of Americans are struggling with high home prices and interest rates. According to recent research from the Joint Center of Housing Studies (JCHS) of Harvard University, home prices have soared 47% since early 2020, pushing the median sales price to about five times the median household income. Rent growth has slowed, but rents remain 26% higher nationwide since early 2020.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 24, 2024

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

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The Pro Builder

JUNE 24, 2024

Communities across the U.S. are turning to accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as a solution to boost affordable housing availability, and a new tool being introduced in California aims to simplify the process for local governments, residents, and developers. According to Route Fifty, a state law enacted last year mandates by Jan. 1, 2025, local jurisdictions must establish a program to preapprove ADU projects.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 24, 2024

In terms of data, more isn’t always better. Learn how to extract real insights from the right data.

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The Pro Builder

JUNE 24, 2024

Housing prices are up, and because of that, existing-home sales have once again decreased. According to the Calculated Risk blog, existing-home sales declined in May by 0.7% from the month prior and 2.8% year-over-year. Overall, 4.1 million homes were sold in May 2024 compared to 4.23 million homes last year.Additionally, total housing inventory at the end of May was 1.28 million units, up 6.7% from April and 18.5% from one year ago.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 24, 2024

New Vice President Eric Churchill talks with Construction Dive about market entry challenges and his vision for growth.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 24, 2024

The mixed-use project would be one of Metro Vancouver’s largest and most prominent redevelopments Global integrated architecture and engineering firm Stantec has been selected to design the Metropolis at Metrotown redevelopment project, a transformation of a traditional retail mall into an iconic city center for Burnaby, British Columbia. The firm would lead the development of the project’s master plan as executive architect, as well as guide the integrated design team to cohesively bring all th

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For Construction Pros

JUNE 24, 2024

An increasing number of organizations throughout the construction industry are offering peer support programs for construction pros and further destigmatizing recovery. Here are two.

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New Civil Engineer

JUNE 24, 2024

Companies and organisations from across the industry have come together to celebrate International Women in Engineering Day (Inwed) on Sunday 23 June. The post International Women in Engineering Day: much to celebrate but work still needed appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Placements

JUNE 24, 2024

Freelancing as a Civil Engineer: A Comprehensive Guide This comprehensive guide to freelancing as a civil engineer, covering salary expectations, job opportunities, resume tips, and strategies for success. The post Freelancing as a Civil Engineer: A Comprehensive Guide appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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New Civil Engineer

JUNE 24, 2024

3D printing technology could be deployed for bridge construction and but there are still some factors hindering its adoption. The post Can 3D printing go mainstream for bridge construction? 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

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Safety Services Company

JUNE 24, 2024

In the construction industry, safety is paramount, given the inherent risks that can lead to serious injuries and fatalities. Contractors and hiring clients alike prioritize safety leadership , seeking partners who excel in safety and compliance, surpassing basic OSHA standards. Recently, The Advancing Construction Safety Leadership Conference addressed industry safety challenges by fostering a cultural shift where safety is ingrained as a core value, not just a regulatory requirement.

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New Civil Engineer

JUNE 24, 2024

The Princess Royal has been made a patron of the ICE with a mission to work with the institution on its mission to improve lives through engineering and infrastructure. The post Focus on gender equality promised as Princess Royal becomes ICE patron appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction News

JUNE 24, 2024

Laing O’Rourke has announced that group chief executive Ray O’Rourke is to step down and hand over to his son. The tier one contractor announced today that the man who has run the firm since founding it in 1977 had given notice to the board… The post Ray O’Rourke to hand chief executive reins to son Cathal appeared first on Construction News.

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New Civil Engineer

JUNE 24, 2024

An SME civils firm has created a twist on the classic road works sign to "put a smile on people's faces". The post Civils firm puts ‘be kind’ twist on classic roadworks sign appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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At the highest level, contractors understand the importance of accurately predicting and preparing for variances in costs or schedules when delivering a construction project. In fact, leaders know it is essential to the profitability, cash flow and potential viability of projects. For that reason, forward-thinking decision-makers who know that forecasting is a complex process, also realize that this is not feasible by using out-of-date systems.

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Civil Engineer Blog

JUNE 24, 2024

Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) is a particular form of contracting arrangement used in some industries where the EPC contractor is made responsible for all the activities from design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover of the project to the end-user or owner. This form of contract is covered by the FIDIC Silver Book containing the […] The post What is EPC contract?

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New Civil Engineer

JUNE 24, 2024

An Arup and Binnies joint venture has been appointed by Thames Water as technical partner for the proposed new reservoir near Abingdon in Oxfordshire. The post Arup and Binnies land technical partner role for new Abingdon reservoir appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Roads Online

JUNE 24, 2024

Image/Transport for NSW Work to widen the M7 Motorway at Eastern Creek on the approaches to the Light Horse Interchange as part of the M7-M12 Integration project is about to get underway and expected to continue through to 2026. The upgrade will see an additional north and south bound lane added to the M7 Motorway between the M5, Prestons and Richmond Road, Glendenning/Oakhurst to reduce congestion and improve travel times along the motorway.

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New Civil Engineer

JUNE 24, 2024

The soaring cost of skilled sustainable-construction workers threatens progress towards zero-carbon goals, a key report has warned. The post Green specialists charging double standard construction rates appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Construction Index

JUNE 24, 2024

US commercial estate agent CBRE is planning to combine its US project management business with Turner & Townsend, its majority-owned UK subsidiary that provides cost consultancy and project management services globally.

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Construction News

JUNE 24, 2024

A high court judge has dismissed an attempt to halt groundworks at two HS2 sites in Warwickshire. The Environment Agency (EA) launched legal action last month against HS2, arguing that it had failed to ensure groundworks at the sites would not impact nearby groundwater. It… The post Court throws out injunction claim on HS2 groundworks appeared first on Construction News.

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The Construction Index

JUNE 24, 2024

After five decades at the helm, Laing O’Rourke’s founder, chairman and majority shareholder Ray O’Rourke has decided to step down.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 24, 2024

The telescope, part of the next generation of telescopes now under construction or development, will be one of the largest optical telescopes ever built when completed.

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