Construction Dive
MAY 23, 2024
Elon Musk reportedly fired the director of infrastructure for the firm’s facility in Austin, Texas. Finding a replacement could prove tough, even as more firms enter the space.
The Pro Builder
MAY 23, 2024
Proof That Career and Technical Education Programs Are Gaining Popularity csweeney Thu, 05/23/2024 - 10:58 In keeping with a wider national trend, data show an 18% increase in Colorado high schoolers participating in career and technical education programs In a show of optimism for the construction industry and skilled trades, an apprenticeship school in Colorado Springs, Colo., is seeing heightened enrollment numbers following the high school graduation season, KOAA News 5 reports.
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Construction Dive
MAY 23, 2024
As summer begins, some states prevent cities from mandating water breaks. Still, there are commonsense practices to protect workers from soaring temperatures.
The Pro Builder
MAY 23, 2024
Apprenticeship School in Colorado Sees Enrollment Numbers Increase as CTE Programs Gain Popularity csweeney Thu, 05/23/2024 - 10:58 In keeping with a wider national trend, data show an 18% increase in Colorado high schoolers participating in career and technical education programs In a show of optimism for the construction industry and skilled trades, an apprenticeship school in Colorado Springs, Colo., is seeing heightened enrollment numbers following the high school graduation season, KOAA New
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Construction Dive
MAY 23, 2024
Kinjal Patel will take the reins at the 127-year-old firm after spending nearly two decades with the Australian contractor.
The Pro Builder
MAY 23, 2024
Younger Generations Would Like to Own a Home, Boomers Say They’d Rather Rent csweeney Thu, 05/23/2024 - 12:57 Report shows Baby Boomers enjoy freedoms provided to them by renting versus owning a home Members of Generation Z and Millenials are hoping to become homeowners, with a recent report showing 70% of current renters are worried about not being able to invest in their future due to current housing market conditions.
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The Pro Builder
MAY 23, 2024
Zillow’s New AI Tool Aims to Promote Fair Housing Practices csweeney Thu, 05/23/2024 - 12:48 57% of Americans say they still face discrimination despite nondiscriminatory housing laws; this new tool acts as a protective measure With the goal of promoting nondiscriminatory policies in housing, online real-estate marketplace Zillow has released its Fair Housing Classifier.
The Construction Index
MAY 23, 2024
Regional house-builder Harron Homes has appointed James Poynor group managing director following the retirement of Ian Pendlebury after a decade with the business.
The Pro Builder
MAY 23, 2024
Commerce Department Sets Goal of Getting 1M More Women to Join Construction Industry csweeney Thu, 05/23/2024 - 13:11 A new voluntary pledge aims to encourage more organizations to support women in construction As part of its Million Women in Construction initiative, on May 21, the U.S. Department of Commerce issued a new call to action to increase women’s participation in the construction industry: the Million Women in Construction Community Pledge.
The Construction Index
MAY 23, 2024
Civil engineering contractor Kilkern has been appointed to carry out the installation of all underground services at the Lostock Sustainable Energy Plant (LSEP) project in Cheshire.
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The Pro Builder
MAY 23, 2024
Zillow’s New AI Tool Aims to Promote Fair Housing Practices csweeney Thu, 05/23/2024 - 12:48 57% of Americans say they still face discrimination despite nondiscriminatory housing laws; this new tool acts as a protective measure With the goal of promoting nondiscriminatory policies in housing, online real-estate marketplace Zillow has released its Fair Housing Classifier.
The Construction Index
MAY 23, 2024
The University of Cumbria is looking for a new contractor for its £78m Citadels project after Sir Robert McAlpine pulled out.
The Pro Builder
MAY 23, 2024
While Younger Generations Would Like to Own a Home, Baby Boomers Say They’d Rather Rent in Current Market Conditions csweeney Thu, 05/23/2024 - 12:57 Report shows Boomers enjoy freedoms provided to them by renting versus owning a home Members of Generation Z and Millenials are hoping to become homeowners, with a recent report showing 70% of current renters are worried about not being able to invest in their future due to current housing market conditions.
Fleis & VandenBrink
MAY 23, 2024
Michigan communities will soon have to adhere to new rules with significant changes for pedestrian intersection crosswalks, including roundabouts, to maintain compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Pedestrian Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG), published last August, provide a more relevant application of accessibility requirements to street settings than the current ADA guidelines.
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The Pro Builder
MAY 23, 2024
Commerce Department Sets Goal of Getting 1 Million More Women to Join Construction Industry csweeney Thu, 05/23/2024 - 13:11 Gains are being made, but women are still underrepresented in construction. A new voluntary pledge aims to encourage more organizations to support women in the construction industry As part of its Million Women in Construction initiative, on May 21, the U.S.
Roads Online
MAY 23, 2024
View of the new road bridge at Ferris Road, looking south at Cobblebank Village. Image: Victorian Government. The Victorian Government has released concept designs for two level crossing removals at Melton, in Melbourne’s west with the works set to make the region boom gate free by 2026. All up, these works will deliver level crossing removals for four crossings (at Coburns Road, Exford Road, Ferris Road and Hopkins Road), which is expected to ease congestion for 73,000 vehicles daily.
The Construction Index
MAY 23, 2024
Latest member survey from the Royal Institute of British Architects suggests confidence is returning to the profession.
New Civil Engineer
MAY 23, 2024
Resurfacing a runway in Antarctica required extensive planning to overcome the challenges presented by its extremely remote location. The post Project team overcomes challenges of resurfacing Antarctic runway appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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Aging construction ERP systems can slow down productivity and put your business at risk. If you’re working with outdated software, you may be missing out on essential features and innovations like AI, AR, and enhanced reporting capabilities. This guide provides you with insights regarding when you need to upgrade and outlines what to look for in a new construction ERP system.
Granger Construction
MAY 23, 2024
Trinity Livingston Hospital’s construction team celebrates a Topping Out Ceremony after overcoming early challenges. The Trinity Health Livingston Hospital Expansion project team hosted a Topping Out Ceremony on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. This marked a major milestone in the progress of the $154 million project in Brighton, MI. Project Scope This project involves constructing a four-story, 170,000 SF addition to the outpatient hospital as well as renovating portions of the existing facility.
CCR Magazine
MAY 23, 2024
As a property manager, you should constantly adhere to the established conditions, rules, and regulations. These regulations are known as landlord-tenant legislation. Landlord-tenant laws define the basic nature and operation of the landlord-tenant relationship. These laws are relevant outside of the partnership as well. Additionally, they have the authority to govern the rental agreement or lease.
The Construction Index
MAY 23, 2024
Demolition work has started for the redevelopment of the former General Hospital site in Newcastle’s West End.
New Civil Engineer
MAY 23, 2024
The Met Office has issued 3,808 notifications from its Space Weather Operations Centre (Moswoc) to clients including infrastructure owners since it started sending the alerts in 2014. The post Met Office has issued nearly 4,000 space weather notifications since 2014 appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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.
The Construction Index
MAY 23, 2024
The official Grenfell Tower Inquiry will publish its phase 2 report on Wednesday 4th September 2024.
New Civil Engineer
MAY 23, 2024
National Grid has announced plans to invest £30bn in the UK network over the next five years, doubling its investment from the previous five years. The post National Grid to double investment in UK network to £30bn over next five years appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The Construction Index
MAY 23, 2024
Building services engineer Tate Consulting has promoted Aaron Stevenson to director of its Belfast office.
New Civil Engineer
MAY 23, 2024
The Labour Party has revealed its intention to merge the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) and Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) into a “new, powerful” body to “better support the delivery of major capital projects”, if it comes into power after the General Election. The post Labour plans to merge NIC and IPA into ‘powerful’ new infrastructure delivery body appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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PC Construction
MAY 23, 2024
Last Thursday, a team of 14 PC Construction employee owners participated in the 41 st annual Vermont Corporate Cup Challenge, one of Vermont’s oldest and largest 5K races. The event brings over 2,000 Vermonters together in Montpelier to promote physical fitness in the workplace and at home. We set out on the course on one of Vermont’s first warm (and very humid) spring evenings.
New Civil Engineer
MAY 23, 2024
The construction industry, one of the world’s largest sectors, is characterised by a diverse workforce, ranging from engineers and architects to main and specialist contractors. Despite this diversity, the industry has traditionally lagged in adopting workable Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) policies. The post Enhancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) in the Construction Industry appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Equipment World
MAY 23, 2024
Teleo Supervised Autonomy lets operator Max Bogacz run three Teleo-retrofitted ADTs on a Naples jobsite, simultaneously, from a command center 40 miles away.
New Civil Engineer
MAY 23, 2024
John Sisk & Son (Sisk) has commenced steel works on the north stand of Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium, having recently been awarded the contract for the £300M expansion job. The post Sisk commences steel works on £300M expansion of Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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