The Pro Builder

JANUARY 17, 2024

What Will It Take to Bring All New and Existing Construction to Net Zero? ibush Wed, 01/17/2024 - 10:54 A new report maps out a path for residential new construction and retrofits to reach urgent climate goals A new report by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Building Technologies Office’s Advanced Building Construction (ABC) Initiative looks at the scale of action needed and the level of urgency required to reach climate goals that would bring all new and existing construction to net zero carbon.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 18, 2024

The semiconductor giant’s plan to import workers from Taiwan sparked strong opposition from the Arizona Building and Construction Trades Council.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 19, 2024

In the dynamic realm of urban infrastructure expansion, there are few challenges as intricate and demanding as adjacent construction projects. Particularly, when these projects involve the proximity of new infrastructure to existing critical transportation arteries, engineers face unique challenges. In this article, we delve into a compelling case study: the construction of a light rail extension adjacent to a heavily utilized freight rail corridor in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Construction News

JANUARY 17, 2024

The Scottish Government has ruled out new hospital construction projects until 2026 at the earliest, a key figure has claimed. NHS Lothian finance director Craig Marriott said ministers north of the border had told local health chiefs that they would be waiting “at least” two… The post NHS chief reveals two-year pause on new Scottish hospital projects 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.

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The Pro Builder

JANUARY 19, 2024

Mortgage Rates Fall to Lowest Level Since May 2023 ibush Fri, 01/19/2024 - 12:29 The downward trend in rates is expected to continue in 2024, with Fannie Mae anticipating they will decline to under 6% by the end of the year According to Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey released on Thursday, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.6% as of Jan. 11, a slight drop from the previous week when the rate averaged 6.66%, Fox Business reports.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 19, 2024

December’s rebound after three down months signaled “the planning queue is stabilizing,” according to Dodge’s chief economist.

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Construction News

JANUARY 18, 2024

HS2 is preparing to apply for an extension to the injunction banning “disruptive protests” on its route, including on the cancelled phase 2a, Construction News can reveal. The legal measure, first granted in 2022, bans anyone from entering or remaining on HS2-owned land; obstructing or… The post HS2 to renew protester injunction – including for cancelled second phase appeared first on Construction News.

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The Pro Builder

JANUARY 18, 2024

Cities Where It's Easier for Gen Z to Own a Home ibush Thu, 01/18/2024 - 09:35 Cities in the Midwest and South, such as Fort Wayne, Ind., Corpus Christi, Texas, and Detroit, offer America's youngest a homebuying window of opportunity Recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau show that the share of Gen-Z (adults younger than 25) households who own their home is less than 17%.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 16, 2024

Confidence in securing new work jumped for the second consecutive month, fueled by the expectation of rate cuts, according to Associated Builders and Contractors.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 18, 2024

A new bankside wall using material ideal for aquatic insects has been installed along the north and south shores of Worsbrough Reservoir in Barnsley to replace the former, failing wall. The metre-high bankside wall around the reservoir is a favourite place for local anglers. The wall had become unstable as wave action undermined the foundations, so contractor Balfour Beatty removed and rebuilt it with the help of RSK Group company Salix River & Wetland Services, using pre-filled rock bags.

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The specialty contractor space is facing a transformative period, driven by labor shortages, rapid technological advancements, and increasing regulatory requirements. In 2024, contractors must navigate complex challenges like fragmented management systems and delays in payment. This guide offers a deep dive into the key disruptions reshaping the industry over the next 24 months, including digitization, sustainable practices, and modular construction.

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For Construction Pros

JANUARY 16, 2024

According to 2023 U.S. projections, construction firms must attract an estimated 546,000 workers in addition to their normal staffing to meet labor demands. How can the construction industry help fuel a youthful pipeline of talent?

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The Pro Builder

JANUARY 18, 2024

Construction Trades Council Helps Local Kids Stay Warm This Winter ibush Thu, 01/18/2024 - 23:06 Northern Wisconsin Building & Construction Trades Council does its part to help keep local children snug with its annual clothing drive This year marks the third annual clothing drive by the Northern Wisconsin Building & Construction Trades Council, which collects winter clothing and donations for Wisconsin's Superior school district, the Superior Telegram reports.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 16, 2024

From railways to bridges to levees, these civil jobs with price tags in the billions will advance this year.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 18, 2024

Atlanta – Rich Markwith, PE, is named President of TranSystems Corp., a consulting firm that provides engineering and architecture solutions to the transportation marketplace. Markwith most recently served as the Executive Vice President of Strategy and has held a variety of leadership roles in the firm such as leading the firm’s largest market sector, leading the Southeast region and as a regional sales leader.

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New Civil Engineer

JANUARY 15, 2024

Transport minister Huw Merriman has met with MPs in Lancashire to discuss the potential reinstatement of passenger services to the northern section of the Ribble Valley line. The post Reinstatement of disused railway in Lancashire tabled appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Pro Builder

JANUARY 19, 2024

Data Show New-Home Construction Starts Slowed at the End of 2023 ibush Fri, 01/19/2024 - 08:00 Despite falling mortgage rates and a continuing shortage of housing inventory, the annual pace of new-home construction slowed in December According to data released on Thursday, Jan. 18, by the U.S. Census Bureau, the annual pace of new-home construction pulled back 4.3% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.46 million units during December after riding high in November, when the pace was 1.56 mil

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 17, 2024

Energy-harvesting glass, self-driving excavators and modified wood that’s stronger than steel shared the spotlight in Las Vegas last week.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 15, 2024

INDIANAPOLIS — H.W. Lochner Inc. (Lochner), a leading provider of infrastructure planning and engineering services, has been selected by the Indiana Toll Road Concession Company (ITRCC) to continue serving as owner representative and begin the planning and design of the fourth phase of the Pavement Upgrade for a Superior Highway (PUSH) project.

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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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 17, 2024

As an owner, you face tough decisions every day. What capital projects should you invest in? How do you balance immediate needs against long-term objectives? Which projects should be prioritized when every update, repair, or expansion seems critical? And with the state of the economy—i.e., fraught with rising costs, material challenges, and labor struggles—the pressure to answer these questions correctly becomes even greater.

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The Pro Builder

JANUARY 17, 2024

As Interest Rates Fall, Builder Sentiment Rises ibush Wed, 01/17/2024 - 09:42 A drop in mortgage rates to below 7% in the past month has led to a marked boost in builder confidence as we roll into 2024 The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) indicates that for January, builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes rose seven points to 44.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 16, 2024

Despite the sustained cost moderation, some sticker shock could return in 2024, ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu said.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 16, 2024

Provider of powerful AI-based water management systems elevates expectations entering 2024 NEW YORK — As organizations around the world face rising costs related to water damage and increased focus on water sustainability, WINT Water Intelligence is building on its success in 2023 to continue solving these challenges for insurance, construction, facilities, and property management companies.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 19, 2024

Mastering the right tone is critical when connecting and communicating with people in the construction business. Whether you're writing an email, making a phone call, or meeting in person, how you present yourself can make all the difference in building strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and partners. Research suggests that as much as 93% of communication is non-verbal , so it's unsurprising that the tone and meaning of emails and messages are misinterpreted as much as half the time.

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New Civil Engineer

JANUARY 18, 2024

Transport secretary Mark Harper has green lit the £1.3bn widening of the A12 between Chelmsford and Colchester and National Highways has released new images showing what the project will look like. The post New images of £1.3bn widening of A12 in Essex released as DCO granted appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 18, 2024

Though the physical nature of construction work hasn’t changed, the industry’s office employees increasingly have stayed home since the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 19, 2024

New Learning Content Meets Specific Needs of Utility Companies BALTIMORE, MD ― IMAGINiT Technologies continues to enhance its offerings to help Utility companies increase the adoption of technology that enables them to design, plan, manage and maintain their infrastructure. Now utility companies have access to self-paced learning paths with content that is uniquely focused on the way they use Autodesk and Spatial Business System (SBS) products to exchange important documentation to support inte

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 16, 2024

Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) has unveiled its eighth collaboration with CLB Architects, revealing a transformative renovation and expansion project in the heart of Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming. Positioned as the sole U.S. airport within the natural surroundings, the 6,968-m 2 (75,000-sf) terminal redesign blends the concepts of “home” and “travel hub,” offering a convergence of sustainability, functionality, and aesthetic allure.

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For Construction Pros

JANUARY 15, 2024

In response to the rising rate of both fatal and non-fatal overdoses attributable to opioids, the story behind forming The Alliance for Naloxone Safety In The Workplace and how it's changing the face of the construction site workplace as we know it.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 16, 2024

Recent amendments that limit the amount of retainage an owner can hold could lead to an accounting nightmare for construction firms, a real estate attorney said.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 19, 2024

CLEVELAND, OHIO – www.mbma.com: The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) will again be hosting its annual Architecture Faculty Workshop for college and university professors nationwide. This year’s event takes place April 10 in Charlotte, North Carolina and includes a tour of a local metal building manufacturing facility. Registration for the program is now underway at [link] and there is no fee for architecture educators to attend.

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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

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