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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

LAS VEGAS – Platinum Contracting of Nevada, a leading independent full-service general contractor who specializes in underground utilities, is correcting infrastructure for new single-family and multifamily residential communities across Las Vegas through its new trade partnership with DR Horton, the largest homebuilder by volume in the U.S. “Partnering with nationally renowned organizations like DR Horton, who have made monumental strides in developing our local community, further signifies ou

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The Pro Builder

JULY 28, 2023

AI Imagines a Typical Home in Every U.S. State qpurcell Fri, 07/28/2023 - 09:38 There are two things people are commonly talking about in 2023: AI and the housing market. Artificial intelligence (AI) is booming with new tools rolling out every day while the housing market is volatile. So, our team decided to combine the two. We set out to test an AI generator to see what it would envision as a “typical home” in all 50 states.

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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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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

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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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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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 27, 2023

Oakland California is the largest city in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay area. With a population of over 440,000 residents, Oakland is a major trade center with the tenth busiest port in the US and a total area of 78 square miles. The Oakland Public Works Department owns and operates over 932 miles of sewer mains, ranging from six inches to over 66 inches in diameter, 28,554 sewer structures, and 11 pump stations.

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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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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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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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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 26, 2023

19 July 2023, London, UK — The built environment industry has today reached a major milestone with 200 companies leading the way for a sustainable future, including the launch of a ‘Future Workforce’ initiative, aimed at developing the sustainability knowledge and green skills of the next generation of workers. United by a shared mission to deliver more efficient and sustainable projects, the 200 Partners collaborate through the Supply Chain Sustainability School (“the School”) to share best pra

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JULY 24, 2023

Skilled Labor Shortages Remain a Top Concern for Construction Industry ldeakins Mon, 07/24/2023 - 11:11 More than 700,000 new construction workers are needed each year to satisfy current measures of housing demand The most recent Construction Labor Market Report from the Home Builders Institute (HBI) reveals that the construction industry needs an additional 723,000 new construction workers each year to meet current levels of demand.

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Construction Management

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 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

[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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The Pro Builder

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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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 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 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 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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The Pro Builder

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

BAM is adopting AI in a bid to manage risks to project schedules. The contractor is adopting new software called nPlan Portfolio across an initial trial of 50 projects. The technology from nPlan allows BAM to analyse a whole portfolio through an AI lens for the first time and provides unbiased insight into potential risks to schedule and costs enabling prompt preventive action.

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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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Civil + Structural Engineer

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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The Pro Builder

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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Aging construction ERP systems can slow down productivity and put your business at risk. If you’re working with outdated software, you may be missing out on essential features and innovations like AI, AR, and enhanced reporting capabilities. This guide provides you with insights regarding when you need to upgrade and outlines what to look for in a new construction ERP system.

Construction Equipment

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 26, 2023

The team will select the site of the future stadium, reported to cost $2 billion, by late September, team owner John Sherman wrote in an open letter.

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JULY 27, 2023

(Splendora, Texas) The Splendora Independent School District (SISD) has selected Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) to be the Program Manager for the completion of the voter-approved 2022 $201 million bond. LAN will provide program management services, overseeing $86 million for the construction of two new replacement elementary schools on greenfield sites.

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The Pro Builder

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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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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