Construction turns college students’ heads from tech
Construction Dive
AUGUST 24, 2023
As the industry ramps up outreach, the number of computer and data science majors applying to construction jobs have doubled, according to a new report.
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Ilke Homes went under owing £320m
Construction Enquirer
AUGUST 24, 2023
Ilke Homes collapsed owing £320m. The scale of the modular house builder’s debts can be revealed after the Enquirer saw a statement of proposals issued to creditors by administrator AlixPartners. Ilke went into administration in June after running out of money and failing to find a buyer for the business. Money owed to unsecured creditors was £249m with the vast majority – £226m – made up of inter-company debts associated with losses suffered by equity investors.
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Construction has highest overdose mortality rate of all jobs
Construction Dive
AUGUST 24, 2023
Work characteristics such as injuries and lack of paid sick leave directly impact substance abuse disorders, per a new CDC report, and deaths rose during the pandemic.
Collins Earthworks blames profit dive on red diesel hit
Construction Enquirer
AUGUST 24, 2023
Derbyshire-based Collins Earthworks saw pre-tax profits nosedive to £4.7m from £16.8m previously as costs soared in the year to November 2022. The firm blamed the removal of the red diesel rebate in the face of rapidly rising fuel costs. Revenue at the business edged up 5% to £113m in the year while staff levels also jumped by nearly a third to 400.
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Bechtel starts construction on NASA’s $1.5B Florida launch site
Construction Dive
AUGUST 24, 2023
The rocket pad project, which will play a role in the agency's mission to put people back on the moon, has faced delays and cost overruns.
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Multifamily construction pipeline slows
Construction Dive
AUGUST 24, 2023
Permits for apartments of more than five units have plummeted 32% since last year, and starts have stayed flat, according to a new report.
£19m race for Twycross Zoo orangutan hub
Construction Enquirer
AUGUST 24, 2023
Twycross Zoo has started the hunt for a design and build contractor to deliver a £19m research centre and orangutan enclosure. The National Science and Conservation Centre will be a purpose-built complex located adjacent to Twycross Zoo in Leicestershire. The zoo has secured full levelling-up funding for the ambitious project that will offer researchers from around the world the opportunity to study the four great apes as well as 100 endangered species, in naturalistic complex environments.
2023 Isn't Turning Out to Be Nearly as Tough as Home Builders Expected
The Pro Builder
AUGUST 24, 2023
2023 Isn't Turning Out to Be Nearly as Tough as Home Builders Expected ibush Thu, 08/24/2023 - 06:00 So far, the first six months of 2023 have far exceeded home builders’ expectations The economic landscape for home building in 2022, which was characterized by the Fed's efforts to fight inflation with monetary policies, rapidly increasing construction material and labor costs, supply chain issues, skilled labor shortages, and anticipation of an economic recession during the first half of 2023, s
FEC to redevelop former police HQ in Manchester
Construction Enquirer
AUGUST 24, 2023
Trafford Council and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority have named Far East Consortium as development partner for the former police headquarters site on Chester Road in Stretford. FEC will now work up plans to build over 700 homes – including affordable housing – on the 3.57ha site. The scheme forms part of Trafford Council’s Civic Quarter Area Action Plan for Stretford.
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How Much Space Could the Average Rent Cover if It Were a Mortgage Payment?
The Pro Builder
AUGUST 24, 2023
How Much Space Could the Average Rent Cover if It Were a Mortgage Payment? ldeakins Thu, 08/24/2023 - 11:02 A recent study reveals how much space the average rent could afford in the nation's 100 largest cities if it went toward a mortgage payment instead Not only are rents hovering near record highs in a number of costly housing markets, but with interest rates on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages at 20-year highs, both renters and buyers are feeling the sting of inflated monthly payments.
Alternative Heat lands £35m biomass deal
Construction Enquirer
AUGUST 24, 2023
Decarbonisation specialist Alternative Heat Ltd has been awarded one of the largest biomass operation and maintenance contracts in the UK. The six-year deal for Highland Council, Scotland is worth an estimated £35m and will see Alternative Heat provide service, maintenance and biomass fuel supply to 88 sites across the Highlands region. Alternative will service the contract from its regional Inverness and Glasgow offices and stores.
New-Home Sales Rose Sharply in July
The Pro Builder
AUGUST 24, 2023
New-Home Sales Rose Sharply in July ldeakins Thu, 08/24/2023 - 11:13 Prospective buyers are turning to new construction amid a widening supply shortage in the market for existing homes As listings of previously owned homes dry up amid unfavorable market conditions for prospective home sellers, an increasing number of buyers are turning to new construction.
Site products supplier Bryson buys rival from administrators
Construction Enquirer
AUGUST 24, 2023
Construction safety, fixings and protection products supplier Bryson has reached a deal with the administrators of competitor Eurotec Group Ltd to acquire certain key assets of the business. The £14m turnover Eurotec Group went into administration earlier this month after more than 20 years in business. Bryson has now acquired its assets including stock, machinery, graphics, intellectual property, the Eurotec company name and customers.
Sustainable Construction: Practical Strategies for Reducing Material Waste
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Here Are the Best Housing Markets for First-Time Buyers
The Pro Builder
AUGUST 24, 2023
Here Are the Best Housing Markets for First-Time Buyers ldeakins Thu, 08/24/2023 - 11:22 First-time homebuyers looking for young communities with affordable housing options may want to consider moving to Texas First-time homebuyers are at a major disadvantage in today’s undersupplied and overpriced housing market, but a few affordable metros still offer entry-level house hunters a viable path to homeownership.
A vintage NLRB doctrine could soon be revived, removing barriers to unionization
Construction Dive
AUGUST 24, 2023
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How a Climate Crisis Is Affecting Housing Affordability
The Pro Builder
AUGUST 24, 2023
How a Climate Crisis Is Affecting Housing Affordability ldeakins Thu, 08/24/2023 - 11:29 Climate emergencies caused an estimated $57 billion in damage in 2021, and as Americans continue to rebuild from extreme weather events, housing is getting more expensive In a market already defined by a severe shortage of available housing driving up sales prices and rental payments, climate change is adding to issues of affordability.
Scope, Budget and Schedule of Construction Projects
Civil Engineer Blog
AUGUST 24, 2023
Construction projects are defined by their scope, budget, and schedule. For example, an Agency is to undertake a project to design and build a new maintenance facility for its fleet of buses (scope), at an estimate of $30 million (preliminary budget) over a three-year period of construction (schedule). The schedule specifies a defined beginning and […] The post Scope, Budget and Schedule of Construction Projects first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.
The Art of Contingency Planning: Dealing with Unforeseen Costs
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All planning consents now granted for £2.1bn electricity ‘superhighway’ between England and Scotland
New Civil Engineer
AUGUST 24, 2023
A proposed £2.1bn subsea electricity "superhighway” between England and Scotland has now had planning consent by all necessary authorities approved. The post All planning consents now granted for £2.1bn electricity ‘superhighway’ between England and Scotland appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Types Of Cranes Used In Construction (12 Types)
Daily Civil
AUGUST 24, 2023
What Is A Crane? A crane is a machine used to lift and move heavy loads, machines, materials, and objects for various purposes. Different types of cranes are. Read more The post Types Of Cranes Used In Construction (12 Types) appeared first on DAILY CIVIL.
HS2 | First 18m tall pier for Water Orton viaducts completed
New Civil Engineer
AUGUST 24, 2023
BBV (Balfour Beatty Vinci JV) has completed the first 18m tall pier for the Water Orton Viaducts for High Speed 2 (HS2). The post HS2 | First 18m tall pier for Water Orton viaducts completed appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Housebuilder proposes higher towers due to second-staircase rules
Construction News
AUGUST 24, 2023
Property developer and builder London Square has announced its intention to increase the height of two towers in east London, citing the impact of proposed new fire-safety measures. Planning permission was granted in March 2022 by Waltham Forest Council for four buildings across three sites… The post Housebuilder proposes higher towers due to second-staircase rules appeared first on Construction News.
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200 Interview Questions and Answers for the SP3D Piping Designer Job Interview
Construction Placements
AUGUST 24, 2023
200 Interview Questions and Answers for the SP3D Piping Designer Job Interview Introducing the comprehensive eBook "200 Interview Questions and Answers for the SP3D Piping Designer Job Interview." Gain the edge you need to succeed in your SP3D Piping Design interviews. The post 200 Interview Questions and Answers for the SP3D Piping Designer Job Interview appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.
DfE reviewing all Caledonian Modular work over safety fears
Construction News
AUGUST 24, 2023
The Department for Education (DfE) says it is reviewing all work carried out by Caledonian Modular after three schools it delivered have had to be closed due to fears over structural and fire safety. As Construction News reported yesterday, Haygrove School in Somerset and Sir… The post DfE reviewing all Caledonian Modular work over safety fears appeared first on Construction News.
Bluebeam: Accelerating change
Roads Online
AUGUST 24, 2023
Wamarra and Symal are aiming to create more opportunities and remove barriers to the employment of Aboriginal people while using the latest in Bluebeam software. U sing his more than 15 years of experience in the industry and across community and stakeholder engagement, Hayden Heta sought to flip the script regarding Aboriginal employment throughout the sector.
Greenhouse gas emissions soar at Balfour operating company
Construction News
AUGUST 24, 2023
Balfour Beatty Group's greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions rose last year, official documents have revealed. The business, a major subsidiary of the UK's largest contractor, reported an 18 per cent rise in its scope 1 and 2 emissions. This figure, calculated using the standard market-based approach,… The post Greenhouse gas emissions soar at Balfour operating company appeared first on Construction News.
From Plan to Reality: Unlocking the Power of Aerial Imagery for AEC
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‘Caterpillar’ shaft saves carbon and space on HS2’s west London site
New Civil Engineer
AUGUST 24, 2023
Excavation of the UK’s first “caterpillar shaft” is underway for a key structure on High Speed 2 in London. The post ‘Caterpillar’ shaft saves carbon and space on HS2’s west London site appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Stadiums in stasis as Buckingham sale outcome awaited
Construction News
AUGUST 24, 2023
The owners of three major stadiums are awaiting the outcome of efforts to sell Buckingham Group, as progress on the projects remains in limbo. Last week the contractor, which employs around 660 people, announced it had ceased trading after filing a notice of intention to… The post Stadiums in stasis as Buckingham sale outcome awaited appeared first on Construction News.
£78M Bolton to Wigan electrification indefinitely paused due to Buckingham Group collapse
New Civil Engineer
AUGUST 24, 2023
Network Rail has confirmed that its £78M project to electrify the railway between Bolton and Wigan has been paused due to contractor Buckingham Group entering administration. The post £78M Bolton to Wigan electrification indefinitely paused due to Buckingham Group collapse appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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