The Pro Builder
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Pending home sales in the U.S. are back up, posting the highest gain since 2021. According to housing market platform Redfin, pending home sales rose 2% in the four weeks ending Oct. 6, marking the largest increase in three years. Additionally, mortgage-purchase applications increased by 8% month-over-month, and new listings are up 5.7% year-over-year.
Construction News
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Stuart Green is a professor in the School of Construction Management and Engineering at the University of Reading The phase two report of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry offers little comfort for those who work in construction. The report also highlights systemic failings on the part… The post Post-Grenfell we need less contract trading and more regulation appeared first on Construction News.
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Construction Dive
OCTOBER 10, 2024
One of the heftiest citations issued last quarter was to the contractor responsible for the January hangar collapse in Idaho.
Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 11, 2024
IRVING, Texas and WESTMINSTER, Colo., — Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) and Trimble (Nasdaq: TRMB) today announced the extension of their long-standing joint venture. The agreement includes expanded distribution of grade control solutions in the construction sector to accelerate innovation and customer adoption. Since 2002, the Caterpillar Trimble Control Technologies (CTCT) joint venture has led the industry in grade control solutions, delivering products that contribute to jobsite safety and pr
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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
New Civil Engineer
OCTOBER 10, 2024
The new chair of the Parliamentary transport select committee Ruth Cadbury has told NCE she doesn’t think the aviation sector properly compensates for its climate impact. The post New transport select committee chair says aviation doesn’t compensate for climate impact appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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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.
The Pro Builder
OCTOBER 11, 2024
The ongoing housing shortage means more skilled construction workers are needed. How many more? According to a report from the Home Builders Institute, the U.S. will need to hire 723,000 new construction workers per year to address the housing deficit. Currently, there are 8.3 million workers employed in construction throughout the U.S., with 3.4 million of them working in residential construction.
New Civil Engineer
OCTOBER 9, 2024
The global pursuit of small modular reactor (SMR) technology could feed into the development of nuclear warheads. The post Could small modular reactors be used to create nuclear warheads? appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 10, 2024
The storm shredded the canvas dome — designed to withstand 115 mph winds — of the Tampa Bay MLB park, built in 1990.
Speaker: Timothy Allsopp
Payment challenges often lead to delayed projects, financial bottlenecks, and strained relationships. With construction projects becoming more complex, outdated processes are no longer sustainable. By refining financial workflow, companies can improve cash flow, reduce error, and foster trust between stakeholders. Discover practical strategies for redesigning payment systems to overcome workflow challenges while creating a smoother, more reliable process for contractors and subcontractors alike.
Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Phelps Construction Group named presenting sponsor of Prudential Center’s The Lofts Newark, NJ — The New Jersey Devils and Prudential Center announced today a multi-year partnership expansion with Phelps Construction Group , naming them the presenting sponsor of The Lofts premium hospitality space at Prudential Center. To view photos of the new signage, please click here.
The Pro Builder
OCTOBER 11, 2024
With an ongoing housing shortage, more skilled construction workers are needed. According to a report from the Home Builders Institute, the U.S. will need to hire 723,000 new construction workers per year to address the housing deficit. Currently, there are 8.3 million workers employed in construction throughout the U.S., with 3.4 million of them working in residential construction.
New Civil Engineer
OCTOBER 10, 2024
HM Treasury has confirmed that its 10-year infrastructure strategy and new body combining the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) and the Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) will launch in spring 2025. The post Treasury details 10-year infrastructure plan and new delivery body to be launched in spring appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 8, 2024
The landmark rule imposes the strictest limits on lead in drinking water since federal standards were set 30 years ago.
Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant
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Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 7, 2024
$20M project allows theme park to provide ample parking during continued expansion Carlsbad, Calif. – McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. (McCarthy), one of the largest and most diversified construction companies in America for over 160 years, today announced the topping out of the new LEGOLAND California Resort parking structure. The structure allows the LEGOLAND California Resort to increase parking accommodations for guests and facilitate park expansion and development with new attractions and
The Pro Builder
OCTOBER 11, 2024
With rising mortgage rates, homeowners are less inclined to refinance and are instead using home equity loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) to tap into their equity. According to property information services provider Corelogic, many homeowners are choosing to keep their low-rate mortgages and opt for these alternatives rather than cash-out refinancing.By mid-2024, home equity lending hit its highest level since 2008, with over 333,000 new loans nationwide totaling $23.6 billion.
Prodyogi
OCTOBER 11, 2024
The working stress method (WSM) is the first theoretical method for structural design that evolved in the 1900s and was accepted by the national codes of practice for the design of reinforced concrete sections.This article explains in detail the philosophy of the working stress method and the assumptions followed for the design of structures by the WSM method.
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Together with materials firm Versarien, the London-based builder will develop a variety of mortars for use in civil construction.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Cost effective pump engineered to meet rigorous demands Erie, PA — Finish Thompson Inc. (FTI) , an international leader in the corrosive chemical transfer industry, highlights its line of air-operated double diaphragm (AODD) pumps under its FTI Air division. These state-of-the-art pumps are engineered to meet rigorous construction and utility demands, providing versatile application capabilities, material compatibility, and ease of use.
The Pro Builder
OCTOBER 11, 2024
The marketplace is challenging for both buyers and sellers right now, and because of that, more homeowners are investing in renovations. According to a report from real estate technology company Clever Real Estate, high prices and rising interest rates make it difficult for many to move, so homeowners are choosing to update their current homes instead.
New Civil Engineer
OCTOBER 11, 2024
VolkerFitzpatrick has begun the construction of the first phase of the Radlett Strategic Rail Freight Interchange. The post Construction begins on Radlett Strategic Rail Freight Interchange on Midland Main Line appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 11, 2024
American and Canadian cities saw 15 fewer total cranes in the third quarter of 2024 than in the first, but construction activity remains robust.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Increases energy efficiency, operational integrity, and safety in a facility’s steam distribution system American Plant Maintenance (APM Steam) , a leading provider of steam systems maintenance services, highlights its steam trap survey services, which can be used to create a full inventory of steam traps in a facility’s steam system, identify failing traps, and uncover steam trap station issues that negatively impact the delivery of thermal energy through the steam system and the proper removal
The Pro Builder
OCTOBER 10, 2024
With homeownership becoming increasingly unattainable due to rising prices, high mortgage rates, and limited housing availability, more people are turning to single-family rentals. The number of single-family renter households has grown to over 14.2 million in 2024, and the demand only continues to rise. Online real estate marketplace Point2Homes surveyed more than 1,500 renters to understand how developers and investors can better meet the needs of these renters.
New Civil Engineer
OCTOBER 8, 2024
The £9bn Lower Thames Crossing has seen many controversies along its now 20-year lifespan and these are not set to stop anytime soon. The post Industry dismay at delay to Lower Thames Crossing decision appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 9, 2024
The university created the facility on its Blacksburg campus in collaboration with construction management firm Procon Consulting.
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
OCTOBER 10, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. & WESTMINSTER, Colo., — Florida A&M University (FAMU) and Trimble (Nasdaq: TRMB) celebrated the grand opening of the new Trimble Technology Lab at the Tallahassee campus on October 2. This event marks a major milestone as FAMU becomes the first Historically Black College and University (HBCU) to host a Trimble Technology Lab (TTL).
The Pro Builder
OCTOBER 10, 2024
While many parts of the marketplace saw a general decline in activity throughout 2024, the luxury housing market saw some growth. According to a report from online real estate database PropertyShark, 67% of the 100 most expensive U.S. zip codes experienced a rise in median sales prices, compared with only 29% in 2023. A record 15 zip codes had median sales prices over $4 million, while only 15 remained below $2 million.
The Construction Index
OCTOBER 8, 2024
The market reacted strongly yesterday to Vistry Group fessing up to getting its numbers wrong.
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 9, 2024
The Austin building, which will be occupied by the contractor, features a different mechanical system on each floor.
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