Construction Enquirer
JUNE 8, 2023
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.
Construction Dive
JUNE 5, 2023
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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Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 22, 2023
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.
The Pro Builder
JUNE 13, 2023
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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Build LLC Blog
JUNE 27, 2023
BUILD and Gert Wingårdh discuss design, clients' happiness, and what it means to be a maximalist. We hope you enjoy part two of this interview from our archives! The post Scandinavian Modernism: A Conversation with Gert Wingårdh / PART TWO appeared first on BUILD Blog.
Construction News
JUNE 9, 2023
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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Construction Dive
JUNE 1, 2023
There are more job openings than there are unemployed Americans and construction, like many industries, faces a growing need for workers.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 26, 2023
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.
The Pro Builder
JUNE 30, 2023
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.
New Civil Engineer
JUNE 23, 2023
The Women's Engineering Society (WES), which organises International Women in Engineering Day (Inwed), has marked the 10th anniversary of the day of celebrating female engineers by revealing that 11 civil engineers have made the 2023 Top 50 Women in Engineering (WE50) list. The post 11 civil engineers secure places on the 2023 Top 50 Women in Engineering list appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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Construction News
JUNE 29, 2023
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.
Construction Enquirer
JUNE 9, 2023
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
Construction Dive
JUNE 7, 2023
Some pro sports franchises are barreling ahead with plans for new venues, while others are reconsidering the right real estate for their future facilities.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 15, 2023
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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The Pro Builder
JUNE 29, 2023
'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.
New Civil Engineer
JUNE 20, 2023
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.
Construction News
JUNE 12, 2023
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.
Construction Enquirer
JUNE 29, 2023
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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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 Dive
JUNE 15, 2023
The 100,000-square-foot facility forms part of Entegris’ new campus project, which is targeted to begin initial commercial operation in early 2025.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 28, 2023
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.
Equipment World
JUNE 13, 2023
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.
New Civil Engineer
JUNE 13, 2023
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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Construction News
JUNE 18, 2023
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.
Construction Enquirer
JUNE 22, 2023
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.
Construction Dive
JUNE 12, 2023
While money is pouring into the construction technology space, a fragmented customer base is holding solutions firms back. Here’s how to cope.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 27, 2023
Salas O’Brien is excited to announce that its Denver-based structural engineering team has been recognized by the Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) with the first place Design Excellence Award in Non-Building Applications for the CFS design of the Park Union Bridge in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The award ceremony was part of CFSEI’s annual expo and conference in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Construction Placements
JUNE 8, 2023
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.
New Civil Engineer
JUNE 23, 2023
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.
Construction News
JUNE 4, 2023
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.
Construction Enquirer
JUNE 1, 2023
A shake-up in construction of the central section of HS2’s phase one route from London to the West Midlands will see the Align contracting joint venture take over responsibility for a stretch previously assigned to EKFB. The Enquirer understands the changes involve a number of sites in the North Chilterns area where EKFB (Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Construction and Bam Nuttall) was main contractor.
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