June, 2023

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Henry Construction crashes into administration

Construction Enquirer

Henry Construction Projects has gone into administration leaving hundreds of suppliers and subcontractors out of pocket. Insolvency experts from FRP Advisory took control of the London-based residential tower builder yesterday evening. The collapse ends weeks of speculation about the contractor which has been strangling its supply chain of payments for several months.

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Safety helmets that streamline worker training records

Construction Dive

The Malta Dynamics APEX Type 2 Safety Helmet with WaveOn Technology meets ANSI standard Z89.1-2014, and features a six-point suspension system for improved impact protection with adjustable head and chin straps for ultimate comfort and fit.

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Addressing Expertise Gaps in Transportation with Staff Augmentation

Civil + Structural Engineer

Transportation agencies across North America are facing challenges in staff retention and development, accompanied by an ongoing reduction in workforces. At the same time, new federal funding is providing states with billions for infrastructure. In this environment, finding the staff to complete projects has become a high-priority concern for many agencies.

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Single Family Build-For-Rent Homes Reach All-Time High

The Pro Builder

Single Family Build-For-Rent Homes Reach All-Time High qpurcell Tue, 06/13/2023 - 09:33 In its annual Built-to-Rent Report , RentCafe's analysis of Yardi Matrix data shows an exponential increase in build-for-rent (BFR) home completion. Today, there are 44,700 rental homes in the pipeline—triple the amount of houses completed in 2022. Last year, the U.S. saw a record-breaking year for BFR homes.

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Expert Guide to Making the Best Construction ERP Decision for Your Firm

Choosing the right ERP system is a pivotal decision for any construction company. Our buyer’s guide is crafted to provide leaders with the essential knowledge needed to make informed choices. This guide delves into the critical aspects of selecting a construction ERP, including making the right decision, building internal support, and identifying the best software for your organization.

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EDF reveals ‘increasing risk’ of Hinkley delays and budget overruns

Construction News

There is an increasing chance that the Hinkley Point C nuclear power project could take longer and cost more to complete than planned, it has emerged. In a presentation to investors to coincide with its first-quarter results, client EDF said: “The risk of additional delays… The post EDF reveals ‘increasing risk’ of Hinkley delays and budget overruns appeared first on Construction News.

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Ilke Homes put up for sale in battle to save modular builder

Construction Enquirer

Yorkshire-based modular house builder ilke Homes has been put up for sale as the board and investors battle to save the loss-making business. The Enquirer understand that work stopped at both sites and its 250,000 sq ft factory in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire on Friday. Directors warned the business was struggling in the face of volatile macro-economic conditions and issues with the planning system complicate fundraising and housing delivery.

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Construction job openings increase 68K

Construction Dive

There are more job openings than there are unemployed Americans and construction, like many industries, faces a growing need for workers.

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Wekiva Parkway Section 6 Project Wins ACEC Florida’s Outstanding Major Project Award

Civil + Structural Engineer

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (JUNE 22, 2023) — Superior Construction, an American family-owned infrastructure contractor, is proud to announce its Wekiva Parkway Section 6 project has received the Outstanding Major Project Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies of Florida (ACEC Florida). WGI, Inc. was the lead designer for the project, supported by Finley Engineering (now COWI) for the segmental portion of the project.

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Alabama Building Camp Teaches Middle School Girls About the Skilled Trades

The Pro Builder

Alabama Building Camp Teaches Middle School Girls About the Skilled Trades ldeakins Fri, 06/30/2023 - 09:55 The Home Builders Association of Baldwin County, Ala., recently welcomed over a dozen middle school girls to its first Baldwin Girls Build Camp The Baldwin County, Ala., Home Builders Association (BCHBA) recently completed its first Baldwin Girls Build Camp, a concept that stemmed from the chartering of a Professional Women in Building (PWB) chapter at BCHBA in June 2022.

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The Ultimate Checklist for Choosing the Right Construction Management Software

Managing construction projects in disparate systems and spreadsheets is difficult due to numerous moving parts and diverse stakeholder needs. A dynamic, intuitive software solution is essential for everyone involved—owners, designers, engineers, Construction Managers, and General Contractors. Companies need a secure, centralized system to manage documents, scheduling, financials, and more.

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EV pothole threat prompts call for concrete roads

Construction News

Data revealing the potential pothole damage caused by electric vehicles has strengthened the case for concrete roads, according to an industry body. Analysis by the University of Leeds shows that the average electric car more than doubles the wear and tear on roads, increasing the… The post EV pothole threat prompts call for concrete roads appeared first on Construction News.

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HS2 | The tunnelling case for an underground Manchester Piccadilly

New Civil Engineer

An underground through station for High Speed 2 (HS2) and Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) services at Manchester Piccadilly would be high risk but faster and more affordable than the Department for Transport’s (DfT) assumptions, according to a tunnelling expert. The post HS2 | The tunnelling case for an underground Manchester Piccadilly appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Barratt to demolish 36 new homes with faulty foundations

Construction Enquirer

Housing giant Barratt is set to demolish 36 new homes on an estate in Cambridge after finding faults in the foundations. Local paper the Cambridge Independent first revealed the problems on the Darwin Green site where Barratt David Wilson Homes Cambridgeshire is building a new community of nearly 1,600 homes. A spokesperson for Barratt David Wilson Homes Cambridgeshire said: “As a five-star housebuilder we have an extensive quality assurance process and during inspections we found that a small n

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Bills break ground, A’s plan move and Jags drop renderings: Latest in stadium construction news

Construction Dive

Some pro sports franchises are barreling ahead with plans for new venues, while others are reconsidering the right real estate for their future facilities.

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The Art of Contingency Planning: Dealing with Unforeseen Costs

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

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ADOT’s US 60 Pinto Creek Bridge replacement wins regional honor

Civil + Structural Engineer

PHOENIX – An Arizona Department of Transportation project that replaced the US 60 Pinto Creek Bridge between the East Valley and Globe has received a regional honor. The 2023 America’s Transportation Awards named the effort Best Use of Technology and Innovation, Medium Project, for the Western region. The competition is sponsored by AASHTO, an association representing highway and transportation departments nationwide, as well as AAA and the U.S.

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'Trade Secret' Startup Builds Modular Homes out of Ceramic

The Pro Builder

'Trade Secret' Startup Builds Modular Homes out of Ceramic qpurcell Thu, 06/29/2023 - 09:28 A startup called Vantem constructs modular, factory-built homes that are energy efficient and affordable and can withstand extreme weather. Vantem achieves all that, explains founder and CEO Chris Anderson, by using an innovative panel for the floors, walls, and roofs.

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Social-housing builds set to reduce

Construction News

Councils have warned they will have no choice but to scale back their social housing construction programmes unless they receive more financial support. Written evidence submitted to an inquiry by the Commons' Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (LUHC) Committee – which is investigating the finances… The post Social-housing builds set to reduce appeared first on Construction News.

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HS2 | Manchester authorities make case for 4 platform underground Piccadilly through station in parliament

New Civil Engineer

Representatives of Manchester authorities started petitioning yesterday for a four platform underground through station in the High Speed 2 (HS2) Phase 2b bill petitioning. The post HS2 | Manchester authorities make case for 4 platform underground Piccadilly through station in parliament appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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From Plan to Reality: Unlocking the Power of Aerial Imagery for AEC

Aerial imagery has emerged as a necessary tool for architecture, engineering, and construction firms seeking to improve pre-construction site analysis, make more informed planning decisions, and ensure all stakeholders have access to an accurate visualization of the site to keep the project moving forward. Download our guide and take a deeper look at how aerial imagery can be leveraged to drive project efficiency by reducing unnecessary site visits and providing the accurate details required to

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Construction workers secure 7.6% pay increase

Construction Enquirer

Construction unions and contractors have agreed a pay increase from next month of at least 6% for around 500,000 site workers operating under the Construction Industry Joint Council agreement. In a two-stage CIJC deal, workers will receive a further 1.5% rise from 1 January 2024, delivering a compound increase of around 7.6%. Additionally, the lowest pay rate for labourers will increase by 8%, with the entire increase being introduced in July.

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4 strategies for contech success

Construction Dive

While money is pouring into the construction technology space, a fragmented customer base is holding solutions firms back. Here’s how to cope.

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Erica Pergande, Senior Wetland Ecologist and Assured Wetland Delineator, Joins raSmith

Civil + Structural Engineer

BROOKFIELD, Wis. — raSmith, a multi-disciplined civil and structural engineering and surveying firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Erica Pergande as a senior wetland ecologist/project manager. Pergande is a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) assured wetland delineator, which means that the WDNR automatically concurs with her delineation work, eliminating the need for a follow-up concurrence site visit from the agency.

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Komatsu unveils hydrogen fuel cell excavator concept

Equipment World

Komatsu has recently joined the new race to determine if hydrogen is the fuel of the future with the reveal of its concept mid-sized excavator.

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Sustainable Construction: Practical Strategies for Reducing Material Waste

In the construction industry, efficient material management and waste reduction are essential for both environmental sustainability and economic success. This detailed eBook provides an in-depth look at methods to cut waste and boost material efficiency. Topics covered include sustainable design principles, utilizing BIM for waste minimization, precise estimating and ordering, and effective storage and handling of materials.

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Council warning after roof collapse at Ballymore-developed site

Construction News

A dangerous-structure notice will be issued after the collapse of a roof at an east London residential site that was developed by Ballymore but which is now managed by Galliard Homes. On Thursday evening (15 June), a roof collapsed into Crossharbour Montessori Day Nursery in… The post Council warning after roof collapse at Ballymore-developed site appeared first on Construction News.

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HS2 | Assembly commences on UK’s first major rail viaduct manufactured off-site

New Civil Engineer

Engineers have started assembling High Speed 2’s (HS2’s) Thame Valley Viaduct, which is the first major rail viaduct in the UK to have been manufactured off-site. The post HS2 | Assembly commences on UK’s first major rail viaduct manufactured off-site appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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HS2 delay adds £360m to overall cost

Construction Enquirer

The two-year programme delay imposed on key sections of HS2 phase 1 will inflate the overall project cost by at least £360m. The first stab at what the true cost of delaying works to control day-to-day project costs has emerged in leaked internal Government documents. The briefing also warns the two-year pause to construction work on key sections at Euston and phase 2a between Birmingham and Crewe will actually set work back 3.5 years when taking into account re-mobilisation to full capacity.

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Semiconductor company plans $600M investment in Colorado

Construction Dive

The 100,000-square-foot facility forms part of Entegris’ new campus project, which is targeted to begin initial commercial operation in early 2025.

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Future-Proof Your Firm: Discover the Power of Next Gen Construction ERP

In the face of rising customer expectations and evolving industry standards, staying ahead in construction demands innovation. A Next Generation Construction ERP is designed to meet these challenges head-on. By integrating this advanced system into your tech stack, you empower your team with a single source of truth, enhancing decision-making and operational efficiency.

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NLCIL Recruitment 2023 For Industrial Trainee | 500 Post | 08-07-2023

Construction Placements

NLCIL Recruitment 2023 For Industrial Trainee | 500 Post | 08-07-2023 NLCIL Recruitment 2023 For Industrial Trainee with 500 Post vacancies, the last date to apply for this job is 08-07-2023 The post NLCIL Recruitment 2023 For Industrial Trainee | 500 Post | 08-07-2023 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Preparations progressing on $2.2B Coffs Harbour Bypass

Roads Online

Staff, equipment and contracts are moving into place ahead of more major works on the Coffs Harbour Bypass in New South Wales. The 14 kilometre bypass project seeks to improve connectivity, transport efficiency and safety for motorists. The project is expected to save motorists about 12 minutes in travel time, avoid up to 12 sets of traffic lights and reducing the number of vehicles through the city centre by about 12,000 a day.

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Post-Grenfell ‘golden thread’ regs threatened by glut of digital platforms

Construction News

The ‘golden thread’ of building-safety information mandated after the Grenfell tragedy may be stymied by a profusion of digital systems, industry leaders have warned. In a debate on standardised product data and building safety, chaired by Dame Judith Hackitt (pictured) during Digital Construction Week, concerns… The post Post-Grenfell ‘golden thread’ regs threatened by glut of digital platforms appeared first on Construction News.

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