Construction Dive

JULY 26, 2023

The U.S. arm of the Sweden-based contractor was an early adopter of UAVs and has navigated the challenges and benefits of deploying the tools on site.

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JULY 28, 2023

NEWPORT BEACH, CA – Tangram Interiors, a curator of highly creative commercial interior environments headquartered in Southern California with regional headquarters in Dallas, TX, is pleased to announce that it has officially been certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) by the National Women’s Business Enterprise Council. This certification became possible when new Chairman Sonya Mitrovich Lozowski ascended into her leadership role.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 26, 2023

National Mall Concept Home Makes the Case for Prefab qpurcell Wed, 07/26/2023 - 11:00 Last month, Cypress Community Development Corporation and Marianne Cusato unveiled their concept home at the 2023 Innovative Housing Showcase hosted by the Office of Policy Development and Research, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 24, 2023

The Government has injected £170m into the Sizewell C projects to speed up preparations for construction of the major nuclear power station project. The previously-allocated development cash will be used to prepare the Sizewell C site for future construction, procure key components from the project’s supply chain, and expand its workforce. Nuclear and Networks Minister Andrew Bowie said: “With government support, our nuclear industry will play a critical role in supplying cleaner, home-gro

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Construction Dive

JULY 26, 2023

Local legislator April Baskin has taken the group to task for not making it easier for local, underrepresented businesses to take part in the $1.5 billion build.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 24, 2023

Aging Americans Are Finding a Severe Shortage of Affordable, Accessible Housing ldeakins Mon, 07/24/2023 - 11:17 Less than 5% of the nation's housing supply is accessible to older, disabled Americans, but at a Senate hearing last Thursday, experts suggested possible solutions Roughly 1 in 5 Americans will be older than 65 by 2030, but according to CNBC, there is not enough affordable housing in the U.S. to accommodate an aging population.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 26, 2023

Insurance giant L&G is being forced to dismantle homes built during its short loss-making foray into manufacturing modular housing. The Enquirer understands that problems with foundations have been uncovered at one of its largest modular homes developments in Bristol. Modules being lifted out of previously completed homes The 185-home Bonnington Walk development was one of L&G Modular Homes’ flagship schemes but now dozens of completed homes are having to be entirely dismantled.

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Construction Dive

JULY 27, 2023

Weakening global and national economies, mixed with high borrowing costs and excess inflation, are poking holes in construction’s outlook, said Associated Builders and Contractors’ chief economist.

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JULY 25, 2023

[Åshammar, Sweden] Swedish premium fastener manufacturer BUMAX has been selected to provide fasteners to be used in machines for ultrasonic metal welding. The client is Schunk Sonosystems , a global leading specialist in the field of ultrasonic metal welding. German specialist machine maker Schunk Sonosystems has decided to use BUMAX DX 129 screws for all its ultrasonic welding flexure sonotrode products to further improve quality and reliability.

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JULY 25, 2023

The US Housing Shortage Reaches a Crisis Point ldeakins Tue, 07/25/2023 - 10:51 What will it take to build back from a housing deficit of up to 6.5 million units? A severe shortage of homes for sale has caused prices to surge for the last several years, driving up competition among buyers and leading to offers well over asking amid a fast run-up in mortgage rates.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 24, 2023

Second staircases will need to be installed on all new buildings taller than 18 metres. The new rules were confirmed by Housing Secretary Michael Gove on Monday. Consultations last year had an initial threshold of 30m for second staircases in new schemes which has already been adopted in London and subsequently led to the shelving of a series of planned new residential schemes.

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Staircases 224

Construction Dive

JULY 27, 2023

David Frazier, CEO of Nashville-based Hardaway Construction, employs a mentorship program to help young workers find their path in the industry.

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JULY 25, 2023

BOSTON, MA – Today, Digital Twin Consortium ® (DTC) published The Why and the What of Digital Twin Building Performance and Sustainability: An Owner’s Perspective. This guide is the first in five user guides designed to assist an owner or occupier with new or existing digital twin-based building decarbonization implementations throughout the lifecycle.

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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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JULY 25, 2023

Protecting US Homes From Climate Change Depends on More Than Individual Action ldeakins Tue, 07/25/2023 - 11:11 These small but important additions can protect homes in high-risk areas from the dangerous effects of climate change, but state and local governments play a more crucial role in funding and enacting climate resilience strategies From devastating floods and violent coastal storms to raging wildfires and record heatwaves, the consequences of global warming already present a growing dang

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 26, 2023

Liverpool’s new Anfield Road Stand will not be ready for the first home game of the season against Bournemouth on August 19. The club and main contractor Buckingham Group have confirmed the upper tier of the new stand will not be ready for supporters for the start of the season. Buckingham has been working on the £60m contract since September 2021 which will add an extra 7,000 seats.

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Construction Dive

JULY 24, 2023

Choppy conditions will persist due to high interest rates and tightening lending standards, said Richard Branch, chief economist for Dodge Construction Network.

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JULY 28, 2023

[Spartanburg, S.C.] – Tindall Corporation, a leading provider of precast concrete solutions, is proud to announce that its Senior Vice President of Operations – Infrastructure, Joel Sheets, will be featured in an upcoming episode of the renowned television show “World’s Greatest!” The show, which airs on Bloomberg Television, highlights exceptional companies from around the world.

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JULY 28, 2023

White House Introduces New Plan to Increase Housing Supply, Ease Rental Costs ldeakins Fri, 07/28/2023 - 09:56 The Housing Supply Action Plan seeks to ease restrictive zoning rules, expand financing for energy efficient housing, and award jurisdictions working to remove barriers to affordable housing production The White House recently announced a Housing Supply Action Plan meant to ease restrictive and costly land use and zoning rules, expand financing for energy efficient housing, and promote

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 23, 2023

Network Plus is on a big recruitment drive after securing a major five-year contract with National Grid Electricity Distribution for excavation, cable laying works and reinstatement covering the East and West Midlands, and South West of England. The firm estimates over 300 backroom and civil engineering staff will be required across these regions to meet the jump in workload.

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Construction Dive

JULY 28, 2023

The German luxury carmaker is weighing options in the U.S., Canada and Germany for its planned factory, according to a company news release and analyst call.

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JULY 28, 2023

For years, unrecycled plastic bottles have been dumped in landfills. Now, thanks to new research from UBC Okanagan, those bottles may have a second life in that landfill—stabilizing its earth walls. Used plastic bottles and textiles pose an increasing problem for landfills worldwide. Researchers say nearly a hundred million metric tons of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), also known as microplastics, are produced globally each year—with a fraction of that number being recycled—making it one of t

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JULY 28, 2023

Simpson Strong-Tie Supports Habitat for Humanity With 'Building It Forward' Photo Campaign ldeakins Fri, 07/28/2023 - 10:16 Simpson Strong-Tie is donating $250 to Habitat for Humanity for every project photo submitted in its 'Building It Forward' photo campaign Simpson Strong-Tie is asking its customers and social media followers to participate in a six-week Building It Forward campaign, which supports the work of Habitat for Humanity in building safe and affordable housing.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 28, 2023

National hirer Speedy plans to launch a dedicated hydrogen-powered generator plant hire business to make off-grid electricity accessible to all contractors. The hirer has struck a deal with hydrogen-powered generator expert AFC Energy to form a JV business that will provide a full-service hire model coordinating the generator equipment, maintenance, technical support, site preparation and fueling.

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Construction Dive

JULY 25, 2023

Magna International will produce key parts for Ford’s second-generation electric truck, and is the first company to join the automaker’s supplier park.

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JULY 28, 2023

( HOUSTON ) The Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) celebrated the completion of their new Adult Education Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Wednesday, July 19. HCDE selected Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) as the program manager for projects in its capital improvement plan in 2021. As program manager, LAN is managing the planning, design, and construction of these projects.

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JULY 28, 2023

Philadelphia Construction Camp Introduces Teenage Girls to Trade Careers ldeakins Fri, 07/28/2023 - 10:26 The annual MyWIC camp aims to inspire Philadelphia teens to pursue career opportunities in the skilled trades through hands-on training and education The National Association of Women in Construction’s Philadelphia foundation is introducing young girls to the skilled trades for the 14th year with its free MyWIC camp.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 23, 2023

British Land has got the planning green light to build a 455,000 sq ft multi-level logistics hub in Enfield, North London. The Heritage House site, near Junction 25 of the M25, will see construction of a main 435,000 sq ft building to be split into two levels. In line with British Land’s sustainability strategy, the scheme will be rated BREEAM Excellent, with an EPC A rating.

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Site Planning Green Building Sustainability 202

Construction Dive

JULY 27, 2023

A leak onto a hot plate near the crane’s engine caused a fire that resulted in the 180-foot-long boom’s crash, according to local media reports.

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