Construction Dive

OCTOBER 2, 2024

After several months of cooling, which experts speculate was mostly confined to the residential sector, unfilled positions increased by 138,000 in August.

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OCTOBER 28, 2024

As a Design-Builder , we take on the role of advocate for our clients and put ourselves in their shoes while carefully making design and construction decisions. What would they choose to do to effectively save money and time without sacrificing quality or building longevity? We are currently working on a building for Chippewa Nature Center that our Architect, Neil Frank, resourcefully designed using materials that would save time and money.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Effective leadership is crucial for project success in the dynamically challenging construction environment. A Project Manager (PM) oversees operations, guides teams through day-to-day tasks, ensures effective communication, and maintains stakeholder alignment. As many of you, our readers and clients, are both wearing two hats - PM and Owner; it's essential to understand the advantages and disadvantages of taking on both roles.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Meet Pro Builder's 2024 class of energetic, innovative young leaders who represent the future of the housing industry. Congratulations to the 2024 Forty Under 40!

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BDC Network

OCTOBER 23, 2024

How Digital Transformation Drives Success in Construction 1 kcichowicz Wed, 10/23/2024 - 12:59 Learn how digital transformation boosts construction efficiency and profitability. Discover key strategies to stay competitive. The construction industry, traditionally resistant to change, is facing an urgent call to embrace digital transformation. As challenges like inflation, supply chain disruptions, and labor shortages intensify, construction companies are realizing that to stay competitive, they

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The controversial highway widening project, one of Texas’ largest infrastructure efforts, is expected to take 18 years to complete.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Great British Nuclear (GBN) has revealed its commercial pipeline has £890M-£1.1bn worth of work up for grabs and implied its small modular reactor (SMR) competition plans to appoint two suppliers. The post £1.1bn of works included in Great British Nuclear’s SMR project pipeline appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Today

OCTOBER 15, 2024

PCL Construction, a Canadian firm with US headquarters in Denver, has secured a $300 million contract to modernize Amtrak’s King Street Yard in Seattle. Funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the project aims to enhance Amtrak’s maintenance capabilities and support the new Amtrak Airo trains, set to begin service in 2026.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Open construction jobs fell at the end of September to 288,000, down 12% from the previous month and 32% on a year-over-year basis, according to Construction Dive. In September, 3.4% of construction jobs remained unfilled, lower than the 4.5% national average. While some experts attribute this shift in job openings to Hurricane Helene, it is only partially to blame as the decline began much earlier, says Macrina Wilkins, senior research analyst for the Associated General Contractors of America.

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Speaker: Dylan Secrest

Construction projects are high-stakes operations where even minor inefficiencies can lead to costly delays, safety concerns, and budget overruns. Managing risk in construction has always been a challenge, but as projects grow in complexity, traditional methods no longer cut it. Enter Digital Transformation - a game changer approach that replaces inefficiency with AI-powered analytics, real-time monitoring, and automated workflows to proactively manage risk.

Construction Management

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 23, 2024

By Balaji Sreenivasan, CEO, Aurigo One of the toughest jobs city managers face is getting buy-in from the public on infrastructure projects. These projects, such as highways, roads, and bridges, are often essential for economic growth and development but can be met with fierce opposition from residents. Projects such as Boston’s Big Dig have become notorious for their soaring costs and vociferous objections from the local community, resulting in long delays.

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Roads Online

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Converge will provide a sneak peek into the future of the construction sector, showing off innovative materials, machines and methods. Image: Image: stock.adobe.com/Summit Art Creations. Want to see what the future has in store for the infrastructure sector? Then welcome to Converge. Converge is a brand-new expo that for the first time will bring together Municipal Works and Commercial and Civil Construction, to provide attendees a glimpse at Australia’s infrastructure future.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Illegal immigration has dominated the headlines during this election season, but building pros are calling for help to get skilled workers to jobsites.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed that the government will fund the HS2 tunnels from west London to Euston in central London, among other transport and energy spending committments, during the Autumn Budget today (30 October). The post Autumn Budget: Funding for HS2 Euston tunnels and other rail schemes among commitments appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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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.

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PC Construction

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Last week, PC joined PurposeEnergy for a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the completion of construction for the new Middlebury Resource Recovery Center (MRRC) in Vermont. The MRRC is an industrial organic waste treatment center for converting food and beverage residuals and wastewater into renewable energy and treated water. The 2,600-square-foot, two-story facility, situated on a half-acre site in Middlebury, consists of an anaerobic digester, a generator to produce renewable electricity from d

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Today, about 120 million people have been forcibly displaced from their homes.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Los Angeles, CA – COWI, a leading global engineering consultancy has reached a major milestone in California by successfully completing the move of the 290’ steel network tied arch for the McKinley Grade Separation Project in the City of Corona, California. The bridge was moved with self propelled modular transporters (SPMTs) from the staging yard to its final position and crossed Sampson Avenue, the Arlington Flood Control Channel, and two BNSF mainline tracks.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 26, 2024

Better Tools are now availalble for construction estimators to drive significantly improved contruction cost visibility. Approximately 90,000 line items with locally researched labor, material, and equipment costs are essential for superior cost visibility. Current data, available exclusive from Four BT, LLC (4Bt) offers granular, real-time insights into the actual cost dynamics specific to a project’s location.

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Construction Management

Construction Dive

OCTOBER 24, 2024

To combat the labor shortage, John Mielke, senior director of apprenticeship for ABC, says contractors need to provide more on-ramps to careers in the industry.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has announced that a consortium comprising Vinci Construction Grands Projets and Walsh Construction Company has won the $2.78bn (£2.14bn) contract to design and construct the Red Line extension. The post Vinci-Walsh JV wins £2.1bn contract to extend Chicago’s Red Line appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction News

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The government has announced a 1.2 percentage point rise in employers’ national insurance (NI) contributions, but has taken measures to protect small businesses from the rise. In today’s Budget, chancellor Rachel Reeves said that the employers’ NI rate will increase to 15 per cent from… The post Budget: SMEs protected from employer NI rate hike appeared first on Construction News.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The surging net migration of immigrants into the United States since 2022 is boosting labor availability, job creation, and housing demand, especially in the rental sector

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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.

Construction Management

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Integration Allows Secure Management of HCSS Plans and Field Apps on Mobile Devices in Heavy Civil Construction Applications SUGAR LAND, Texas — HCSS, the leading provider of software helping heavy civil construction businesses streamline their operations, is proud to announce that two of its core mobile applications, HCSS Plans and HCSS Field, are now fully integrated with Microsoft Intune.

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Prodyogi

OCTOBER 3, 2024

A well-maintained concrete water tank is essential for any home or business. It provides a reliable source of clean water for various needs, from drinking to household chores. However, over time, concrete tanks can develop cracks, leaks, or other damage that can compromise their functionality and safety.Here's a step-by-step guide to repairing your concrete water tank:1.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 9, 2024

As the industry continues to evolve, tech-savvy younger workers are key to its future success, writes consultant (and Gen Zer) Fulton Cure.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 30, 2024

If your projects are overbudget, late, and continue to go “off the rails”, it may be time to transform construction cost estimating practices. Transform Construction Cost Estimating Traditionally cost estimates are created by either contacting local constractors or subconstractors, or by using a national average construction cost database and applying a cost factor.

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Construction Management

New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Zero hours contracts have been used by the construction industry for many years due to the flexibility this type of arrangement provides. They are particularly useful on construction sites where there may be no guaranteed amount of work due to fluctuating project demands. However, due… The post Is time up for zero hours contracts? appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 2, 2024

An unfortunate fact of stick-built home construction is that much of the wood ends up wasted.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The new signature 266-foot pedestrian bridge was designed with community input, opens in 2026 Buffalo, N.Y. – The 266-foot Ralph Wilson Park bridge was successfully installed over the I-190, marking another important milestone in the complex construction project underway at the park. Designed with community input to increase access to the waterfront, the bridge will create a stunning new pedestrian and bicyclist entrance to Ralph Wilson Park when it opens to the public in early 2026.

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