Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
Despite tightening credit, high project financing costs and lingering recession fears, the country’s biggest contractors continue to book more new business, said Anirban Basu, ABC chief economist.
Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
By Luke Carothers Cairo and its surrounding metropolitan area has seen a significant amount of change over the last two decades. Where once there was little to break the seemingly endless sands that encompassed the city of Cairo, a series of new developments have been built to support the region’s shifting needs and population. Places like the New Administrative Capital–which has been under construction since 2015–are being rapidly built and expanded.
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The Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 16, 2023
KB Home Launches New-Home Community in the Metaverse ibush Sat, 09/16/2023 - 08:15 A new initiative from the nation’s seventh-largest home builder spotlights emerging options for all home builders in the metaverse The Exceedant Research and News Team Earlier this year, KB Home broke ground on a new venture without lifting a shovel of dirt, becoming what is believed to be the first U.S. home builder to introduce a new-home community in the metaverse , a virtual-reality space in which users can
Construction News
SEPTEMBER 17, 2023
Unqualified traders are cold calling households offering RAAC surveys, according to a leading consumer-protection organisation. Katherine Hart, lead officer for doorstep crimes, scams and consumer vulnerability at the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI), told Construction News that she had seen an increase in people claiming… The post Scammers offering fake RAAC surveys to worried householders appeared first on Construction News.
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New Civil Engineer
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Images from National Highways’ ongoing removal of the concrete infill beneath the 19th century Great Musgrave bridge show that damage has been done to the underside of the historic structure. The post Latest images from Great Musgrave bridge infill removal reveal damage to historic structure appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
This year, the European Union finalized its corporate social responsibility reporting directive for listed companies, with rules being phased in over the next year. In the US, the Securities and Exchange Commission has been deliberating on a proposed set of disclosure rules since the spring of 2022 and is expected to finalize them this fall. 2024 promises to be a transformative year for public companies when it comes to reporting on strides made toward greater environmental sustainability.[ 1 ]
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Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
CHICAGO /PRNewswire/ — H.W. Lochner, Inc. ( Lochner ), a leading provider of infrastructure planning and engineering services, has been selected by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to conduct a Project Development & Environment (PD&E) study of transportation challenges at the SR 714/Monterey Road intersection with the Florida East Coast (FEC) Railroad Crossing.
The Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Biden Administration Offers a Blueprint for Renter Protections ldeakins Thu, 09/07/2023 - 11:03 The federal government is stepping in to offer guidance on types of protections renters need and how to achieve them As rents in the U.S. approach record highs, calls for national rent control are gaining momentum. The Biden administration has outlined a renters bill of rights, with the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) exploring ways to curb "egregious rent increases" in properties backed by Fann
Construction News
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
Buckingham Contracting Group has entered administration with redundancy for about 500 staff. On Monday afternoon, Kier announced it had bought the ailing contractor’s rail engineering business for £9.6m, saving around 180 jobs. However, administrators from Grant Thornton – who were appointed earlier the same day… The post ‘Extremely sad’: 500 jobs lost as Buckingham enters administration appeared first on Construction News.
New Civil Engineer
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
A major railway enhancement and electrification project between East Kilbride and Glasgow has had its £140M funding confirmed by the Scottish Government. The post Scottish government confirms £140M for rail electrification project in East Kilbride appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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Autodesk Construction Cloud
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
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Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Commercial and institutional activity are likely to continue to be constrained for the rest of 2023, as evidenced by a key index’s sixth straight decline.
Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
St. Louis, MO – Losing a structure or building to an unforeseen natural disaster such as a hurricane or tornado can be devastating to the owner and its tenants. The decision to move forward with repairs may not come quickly, but when it does, facility managers and owners should work with a specialty contractor experienced in disaster recovery to get the job done correctly and efficiently.
Procore
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Today is National Trades Day , an annual day of recognition and gratitude for those working in the field, building the world around us. As the bedrock of the construction industry, the skill and precision of tradespeople play a vital role in the building process and in the future of the construction industry. Industry and trade associations teach thousands of apprentices, journeymen and foremen on how to be prepared for the modern jobsite each year.
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Construction News
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Build UK has named Julie White as its new chair. White, the owner and managing director of D-Drill & Sawing, succeeds former ISG chief executive Paul Cossell, who stands down after less than two years. Cossell took over from former Osborne chief executive Andy Steele.… The post Build UK names new chair appeared first on Construction News.
New Civil Engineer
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Despite speculation that the second phase of High Speed Two (HS2) could be cancelled by the government, HS2 Ltd has awarded ground investigation contracts with a total value of up to £300M for the proposed route between Birmingham and Manchester. The post HS2 awards £300M ground investigation contracts for phase 2 to Aecom, Bam and more appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Specifier
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
The new mass timber athletic center at the Oregon Episcopal School (OES) in Portland utilizes a highly efficient envelope, passive cooling, and minimal mechanical conditioning to achieve an 82 percent reduction in energy use from the Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption (CBEC) baseline, with an energy use intensity (EUI) of 15 kBtu/sf/year. Crafted by the firm Hacker with resilience in mind, the OES Athletic Center has been engineered to adhere to more rigorous seismic standards, ensuring it
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Teams have hit pause on Scout Motors’ $2 billion EV plant in South Carolina and American Battery Factory’s $1.2 billion facility in Arizona.
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.
Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
SUGAR LAND, TX: HCSS, a leading provider of innovative software helping heavy civil construction businesses streamline their operations, highlights its line of software products specifically designed for fleet operations. The HCSS Fleet product offerings include Equipment360, HCSS Telematics, and FuelerPlus. This suite of software and hardware offerings integrates with existing field equipment to provide accurate, real-time data for informed decision-making in the field and office.
Procore
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Technology can do more than just improve project efficiency — it can make construction sites safer places where people are the most valuable asset. Today, we are thrilled to share a new report that reinforces this belief. Risk Data Uncovered: How Technology is Transforming Risk Management in Construction , produced in partnership with Frost & Sullivan, provides compelling data that underscores the value of tech-enabled practices in reducing risks and protecting your most critical asse
Construction News
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
A commercial director at Costain has become the first black president of the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES). Batsetswe Motsumi succeeds Andrew Evans, who had been in the role for the previous 18 months. Motsumi has been a member of the body’s council… The post Costain director named trade body’s first black president appeared first on Construction News.
New Civil Engineer
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Prime minister Rishi Sunak and chancellor Jeremy Hunt are in discussions over whether to cancel Phase 2 of High Speed 2 (HS2) to save money and provide economic headroom. The post Government considering cancelling HS2 north of Birmingham to save money appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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UK Construction Blog
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
The post What Are The Construction Benefits Of Precast Concrete? appeared first on UK Construction Blog. According to the history books, precast concrete has been around since 1905. It was invented by a Liverpudlian engineer by the name of John Alexander Brodie, and despite its success, it didn’t make groundbreaking changes in the UK construction industry.
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Set for January 2025, the state’s Buy Clean Concrete rules establishing greenhouse gas emission limits will cover all agency projects.
Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Houston, TX – Accessing hard-to-reach locations is not a new challenge faced by installers of Fyfe’s Tyfo structural strengthening solutions, but one project, located deep in the Andes mountains of South America, proved to beat all other projects when it came to testing access and logistics. A 100-year-old, 130-ft tall and 16-ft diameter rivetted steel surge shaft, which forms part of a hydro power facility was identified as suffering from corrosion.
Equipment World
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
To deal with the grief of an employee's suicide, Graham Roofing develops program to deal openly with mental health at work. Details equipmentworld.com.
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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
Construction News
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
David Savage is a partner and the construction & infrastructure co-lead at Charles Russell Speechlys The 1st October is a big day for the construction sector. This date marks the new building-control regime for higher-risk buildings (HRBs) and the deadline for submitting the application to… The post 1 October 2023: are we ready for the building-control overhaul?
New Civil Engineer
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
Opponents to the A303 Stonehenge tunnel project will today present a petition with 225,000 signatures from 147 countries to Unesco in Paris calling on the government to halt the project and for clarification from Unesco about what the project might mean for the site's World… The post Stonehenge campaigners take case against tunnel scheme to Unesco in Paris over World Heritage status delisting concern appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Collaboration is a cornerstone of the construction industry. Time and time again, we’ve seen that the most successful teams and projects are the ones with solid communication and collaboration practices. If you’re looking to improve collaboration within your teams, Autodesk University has what you need. Taking place in Las Vegas from November 13-15, AU 2023 offers insightful workshops, expert-led sessions, and networking opportunities to foster team collaboration and elevate your project outcome
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
General contractors such as Mortenson, Messer and PCL say project collaboration is happening much earlier and with greater transparency than before the pandemic.
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