The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Prefab ADUs: A Rising Trend in Affordable Housing and Off-Site Construction Solutions ibush Sat, 10/28/2023 - 10:44 Factory-built accessory dwelling units utilize off-site construction methods to provide housing at a time when affordability and a shortage of homes have made housing less attainable for Americans Ryan Colker According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency , housing prices have risen significantly in recent years, increasing 52% from 2017 to 2022.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 10, 2023

It’s time to plan for the year to come. Construction Dive has you covered with a full list of the industry conferences, expos and meetings on tap for 2024.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 26, 2023

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. — Superior Construction, an American family-owned infrastructure contractor, along with WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering, environment and professional services firms, will replace the John T. Brooks Bridge on behalf of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). This $171 million project, whose design introduces one of the nation’s first unbonded flexible filler internal tendons spliced girder system , will require the team to design and c

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Construction News

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Almost three-quarters of applications to the government’s £4.5bn Building Safety Fund (BSF) have been assessed as not eligible, according to new government figures. The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) says that 3,611 applications for the scheme – intended to fund the remediation… The post Building Safety Fund rejects three-quarters of applications appeared first on Construction News.

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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.

Risk Management

New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Prime minister Rishi Sunak’s “scorched earth” approach to cancelling High Speed 2 (HS2), including slashing Euston’s capacity and removing safeguards on the route, means that the northern legs of the high-speed network will never be built. The post Sunak’s ‘scorched earth’ slashing of HS2 means further legs will never be built appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 23, 2023

With the explosion of e-commerce in recent years, businesses have been scrambling to add warehouse space near distribution hubs. As a result, the popularity of prefabricated steel buildings has skyrocketed as a solution. Just head to the outskirts of any major metropolitan area, and you can’t help but notice clusters of steel warehouses going up seemingly overnight.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 31, 2023

A local trade group has asked general contractor Hensel Phelps to commit to paying workers a prevailing wage, a policy the contractor said it has already instituted.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Darmstadt, Germany – LocLab, part of Hexagon, today announced the launch of LocLab Cloud, powered by HxDR. The cloud-based platform offers a secure end-to-end solution for 3D digital twins, allowing management and monitoring of models. It acts as an open platform, enabling partners to upload, update, access and share their own digital 3D content. Generic interfaces facilitate integration with existing systems, such as ERP, FM and IoT.

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Construction News

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Vistry has written to its subcontractors asking for a 10 per cent reduction on the prices agreed in current contracts, sparking anger in the sector. In an email sent to suppliers last month, the housebuilder said its exit from private housebuilding – which it announced… The post Anger as Vistry asks suppliers for 10% discount appeared first on Construction News.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 12, 2023

National Highways has completed the removal of infill from beneath the Great Musgrave bridge in Cumbria but there will be no additional strengthening or weight restrictions implemented before it reopens, despite the roads body's previous claims. The post Previously infilled Great Musgrave bridge to reopen without strengthening or weight restrictions appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 140

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OCTOBER 16, 2023

It takes extensive preparation and planning to complete your construction project successfully. Sometimes, even the most experienced developers, contractors, owners, and construction managers find it challenging to maintain the highest efficiency standards and stay organized throughout the entire construction process. However, with the following six approaches, you will streamline your construction projects to ensure you do everything efficiently within the stipulated time and budget.

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For Construction Pros

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Several economic indicator reports relevant to the construction industry were released today, helping to paint a picture of the outlook moving into the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 26, 2023

New Albany continues to attract massive projects across construction sectors, such as Intel’s $20 billion semiconductor plant and Amazon’s $3.5 billion data center commitment.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 30, 2023

New Sydney icon wins unprecedented seven awards, demonstrates importance of structure renewal to mitigate climate change Chicago (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) announced the winner of its annual award for best tall building worldwide: Quay Quarter Tower , in Sydney. Winners were also announced in five regional categories, five height categories and a dozen other functional categories (a complete list of categories and winners appears below) at

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Construction News

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Eight groundworks firms that were last week appointed on a framework for preliminary works on the HS2 line from Birmingham to the North West look to have been left without any work to do after today's decision to scrap the leg. HS2 awarded £300m of… The post £300m HS2 framework becomes white elephant after Sunak decision appeared first on Construction News.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 3, 2023

High Speed 2 (HS2) was supposed to be a game changer for the UK’s transport network, truly ‘levelling up’ neglected parts of the nation and adding capacity to its already oversubscribed railways – after years of revoked promises, it now stands as a sorry symbol… The post HS2 | Timeline of a mistreated megaproject appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 135

Plant & Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 30, 2023

A delegation from the European Parliament has visited Ireland to investigate the defective concrete block crisis. MEPs from Spain, Estonia and Latvia joined Irish counterparts on the three-day mission to Donegal and Dublin. The visit serves as a follow-up to several petitions that were received and debated by the Committee on Petitions, highlighting the issue of defective mica blocks used in construction in Ireland.

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For Construction Pros

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Change is underway in the vehicles oil and lubricants industry as a result of the inexorable move toward zero emission vehicles, in particular battery-electric machines.

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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

Construction Dive

OCTOBER 26, 2023

GLX Constructors — composed of Fluor, The Middlesex Corp., Herzog and Balfour Beatty — finished the light rail project last year and will regauge the faulty tracks.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Nestled in the Rocky Mountains of northern Idaho, the Humbird Hotel at Schweitzer redefines mountain architecture with modern construction materials such as exposed cross-laminated timber (CLT), glue-laminated timber (glulam), board-formed concrete, metal, and glass. Skylab Architecture, the project’s architect, describes the resort as “Seattle urbanite meets Idaho ski bum.

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Construction News

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Contractors involved in Phase one of HS2 have expressed their dissatisfaction at prime minister Rishi Sunak’s decision to cancel Phase two of the project, while emphasising the need for effective delivery of the government's alternative rail investment plans. Mace Group chief executive Mark Reynolds, who… The post HS2 scale-back creates ‘chilling effect’ appeared first on Construction News.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The UK government has promised to release a "practical" roadmap by the end of the year on how it intends to reach 24GW of nuclear energy powering the nation's grid by 2050. The post Roadmap to reaching 24GW of nuclear in UK promised by end of year appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 140

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UK Construction Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The post Is The Undersupply Of Housing In The UK Ever Going To Resolve? appeared first on UK Construction Blog. The ongoing housing crunch in the UK has been a hot topic for quite some time now. With shrinking spaces and skyrocketing prices, many are left scratching their heads, wondering if there’s an end in sight to the UK’s persistent housing shortage.

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For Construction Pros

OCTOBER 18, 2023

More than half of the 45,000 annual electrical fires occur between December and February. The causes of electrical fires can range from damaged wiring and space heaters to outdoor and indoor holiday decorations.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Despite firms’ stable profit margins and expanding sales, the economy faces several challenges that could affect construction, said ABC’s chief economist.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Beverly Willis at home in Branford, Connecticut, in 2020. Photo by Wanda Bubriski. Beverly Willis FAIA, born February 17, 1928, an American architect who played a major role in the development of many architectural concepts and practices that influenced the design of cities and buildings, died Oct. 1, in Branford, Conn., due to complications of Parkinson’s disease.

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Construction News

OCTOBER 13, 2023

A coalition of unions has called for the removal of asbestos from all public buildings within the next 40 years. Unions representing more than four million workers wrote to political party leaders to ask them to include in their general election manifestos a policy to… The post Unions call for parties to adopt asbestos-removal plan appeared first on Construction News.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Construction of a new integrated ticket hall at Elephant & Castle station has been completed to basement level five while preparation for new passenger tunnels is underway. The post Elephant & Castle upgrade sees progress in basement works and prepares for tunnelling appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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BDC Network

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Former munitions plant reimagined as net-zero federal workplace 0 qpurcell Mon, 10/23/2023 - 10:53 Government Buildings The General Services Administration (GSA) has embraced adaptive reuse with Building 48, an exciting workplace project that sets new precedents for how the federal government will approach sustainable design. Chris Whitcomb Government Buildings Headquarters Designers Adaptive Reuse Daylighting Designs Energy-Efficient Design Sustainable Design and Construction Previously a World

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For Construction Pros

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Sage Construction Management initially extends Sage Intacct for Construction and is available standalone, providing an project management or construction ERP option for small to middle market contractors.

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