The Pro Builder
AUGUST 22, 2024
Whether it’s looking for an affordable home or looking for a better job, there are a number of reasons homebuyers might want to relocate. Personal finances company WalletHub analyzed 300 cities to determine the best markets for homebuyers right now. Of these cities, several Dallas-area suburbs, such as McKinney and Frisco, Texas, topped the list, with Cary, N.C., ranking third.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 26, 2024
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are revolutionizing renewable energy by stabilizing power grids and managing the push and pull of power for a more reliable and sustainable future.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
AUGUST 21, 2024
Matt Stone, P.E., has been named the technical leader of HDR’s global highways program. Drawing on nearly three decades of highway planning and design experience, Stone will lead over 1,000 highway professionals across North America, the UK, the Middle East and Australia. His primary responsibility will be maintaining HDR’s high level of technical proficiency and quality deliverables.
New Civil Engineer
AUGUST 29, 2024
Rail minister and former Network Rail chair Lord Hendy had an engineer at Systra sacked by threatening to withdraw business from the consultancy unless action was taken after the employee publicly commented on safety concerns at Euston station. The post Lord Hendy forced Systra to sack engineer for raising concerns about crowd crush at Euston station appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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Construction News
AUGUST 27, 2024
The London Fire Brigade has announced an investigation into the Bank Holiday weekend blaze at the Spectrum Building in Chadwell Heath, east London. Construction News has pieced together a history of the building from planning documents. Circa 1973: The part-five-part-six-storey office building is built on… The post The timeline of work done on fire-hit Dagenham residential block appeared first on Construction News.
Prodyogi
AUGUST 1, 2024
Open excavation, often referred to as the trial pit or test pit method, is one of the a direct exploration method performed to study the subsurface conditions of a site. This soil exploration method involves digging pits at specific locations to examine the soil layers first-hand. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).
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Construction Dive
AUGUST 13, 2024
Financing woes, soaring material prices and waning demand are causing auto and battery makers to delay jobs, even those that have already started.
Civil + Structural Engineer
AUGUST 26, 2024
Ralph I. Hage On a late summer’s day in 2019, an engineer stood in an open courtyard of a project he was managing and stared up at the sky. In that period of time, Lebanon was in the midst of national protests, an economic crisis, and a rapidly devaluing currency – options were limited. The engineer looked back down to Earth and turned towards his bewildered foreman and said, “I’ve found the solution”.
New Civil Engineer
AUGUST 22, 2024
A coalition of transport experts and campaigners have written to the new secretary of state for transport, Louise Haigh, demanding that High Speed 2 (HS2) is delivered from Euston to Crewe. The post Transport experts write to transport secretary demanding HS2 be completed from Euston to Crewe appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction News
AUGUST 30, 2024
Cladding manufacturer Kingspan has settled a court case that would have tested a new law extending the range of legal claims that contractors can make against cladding manufacturers, Construction News can reveal. Kingspan was among 11 companies facing claims totalling £70m from Shepherd Construction in… The post Kingspan settles in cladding compensation test case appeared first on Construction News.
Speaker: Timothy Allsopp
Payment challenges often lead to delayed projects, financial bottlenecks, and strained relationships. With construction projects becoming more complex, outdated processes are no longer sustainable. By refining financial workflow, companies can improve cash flow, reduce error, and foster trust between stakeholders. Discover practical strategies for redesigning payment systems to overcome workflow challenges while creating a smoother, more reliable process for contractors and subcontractors alike.
The Construction Index
AUGUST 15, 2024
Construction starts so far this year are up by 8% compared with 2023, according to the August 2024 edition of Glenigan’s Construction Review.
The Pro Builder
AUGUST 30, 2024
Converting nonresidential buildings into multifamily units increases the number of attainable homes in a community, and building codes play a critical role in that process
Construction Dive
AUGUST 27, 2024
GCs need to thoroughly vet subcontractors, use careful contract language and lean on labor partnerships to limit their risk, attorneys say.
Civil + Structural Engineer
AUGUST 19, 2024
For more than three decades, The New York State Department of Transportation has had an established partnership with WSP for transportation management services. NEW YORK — Under contract with New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), WSP recently began operating the state’s Region 11 Transportation Management Center (TMC), which monitors conditions on state-owned roadways in the Bronx, Queens, Kings, New York and Richmond counties.
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.
New Civil Engineer
AUGUST 5, 2024
Officials working up private funding options for the development of HS2’s Euston Station were due to have presented a shortlist to ministers by now, it has emerged. The post HS2: Euston private funding plan uncertain as ‘due’ date lapses appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Build LLC Blog
AUGUST 27, 2024
BUILD talks with Steven Holl and Ed Weinstein about their humble beginnings, their common educational paths, and the life experiences that produced two distinctively successful architecture practices. The post Architectural Origins, Educations and Risks; A Conversation with Steven Holl and Ed Weinstein, Part 1 appeared first on BUILD Blog.
The Construction Index
AUGUST 20, 2024
UK contractor Mace has won a programme management role in the construction of a new airport in Saudi Arabia.
The Pro Builder
AUGUST 27, 2024
Our Perspective Multi-Slide Patio Doors are designed with the installer in mind. With predrilled holes, color-coded packaging, and integrated internal parts, installation is quicker and easier. Watch our technical features video to see how these innovations make your job easier.
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Construction Dive
AUGUST 20, 2024
Lower state DOT staffing levels correspond with higher project costs, while a lack of contractor competition drives up prices, researchers found.
Civil + Structural Engineer
AUGUST 19, 2024
Firm provided services over three phases of Central Florida’s first commuter rail system LAKE MARY, Fla. – HNTB joins the Florida Department of Transportation in celebrating the completion of the SunRail program , a 61-mile commuter rail project serving the Greater Orlando area from Poinciana to DeLand. HNTB provided preliminary design and construction engineering inspection (CEI) in all three phases of the program starting in 2011.
New Civil Engineer
AUGUST 27, 2024
Skanska has completed £450M of enabling works at Euston station in preparation for the new High Speed 2 (HS2) London terminus, which remains unfunded. The post Skanska completes £450M enabling works at Euston to prepare for new HS2 station appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Build LLC Blog
AUGUST 17, 2024
BUILD talks with Dean Sakamoto about the work of Hawaiian master architect Vladimir Ossipoff. The post Time, Place, and Culture; An Interview with Dean Sakamoto on the Work of Vladimir Ossipoff, part 1 appeared first on BUILD Blog.
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
AUGUST 6, 2024
Construction purchasing managers report a sharp rise in activity immediately following the general election last month.
The Pro Builder
AUGUST 29, 2024
The amount of time it takes to build a single-family home is increasing. In 2023, the average time to complete a single-family house was 10.1 months, with 1.5 months spent on obtaining authorization and 8.6 months on construction, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ Eye On Housing blog. Since 2015, the time from permit to completion has increased by nearly three months, primarily due to stricter regulations, supply-chain issues, and a shortage of skilled labor.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 1, 2024
A Guam contractor faces over $1 million in penalties for an alleged history of failing to protect workers in trenches.
Civil + Structural Engineer
AUGUST 12, 2024
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — LGI Homes, Inc. (NASDAQ: LGIH) is excited to announce the opening of its latest communities, Villa De Marcos Gabriel and Legacy at Sierra Vista, in the Albuquerque market. These exceptional new neighborhoods offer stunning new construction homes, with prices starting in the low $300s. Villa De Marcos Gabriel is ideally situated in Stinson Tower, providing residents with quick and easy access to a wide array of big-city amenities.
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New Civil Engineer
AUGUST 22, 2024
Photos of progress on construction of an accommodation facility for staff working on The Line within the Neom giga-project have been shared by an executive leading the project. The post Neom executive shares photos of progress at massive staff accommodation facility appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Prodyogi
AUGUST 17, 2024
Concrete grooving is a specialized process that involves creating precise channels or grooves in concrete surfaces. This technique is essential for enhancing the performance and durability of concrete structures, particularly in outdoor applications. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).
The Construction Index
AUGUST 4, 2024
After a five-year planning battle, developers have secured unconditional planning consent for a £260m residential scheme in Richmond upon Thames.
The Pro Builder
AUGUST 20, 2024
Rhode Island builder Jeff Sweenor offers important considerations for picking weather-resistant windows and tips for installing them in oceanfront homes.
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