Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Teams have hit pause on Scout Motors’ $2 billion EV plant in South Carolina and American Battery Factory’s $1.2 billion facility in Arizona.

Permits 405

Permits 405

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

In construction, about 70% of rework can be traced back to the disconnect between design and what’s actually constructible. The further along a construction project is, the more difficult and costly changes become. By focusing on constructability in the design phase, teams can aim to avoid expensive rework down the line. And when most of a project’s value is created in the beginning stages when mistakes are easier to fix, the importance of getting it right early is greater than ever—making

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Building Information Modeling (BIM) Sustainability Project Management Construction Management 263

The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

KB Home Launches New-Home Community in the Metaverse ibush Sat, 09/16/2023 - 08:15 A new initiative from the nation’s seventh-largest home builder spotlights emerging options for all home builders in the metaverse The Exceedant Research and News Team Earlier this year, KB Home broke ground on a new venture without lifting a shovel of dirt, becoming what is believed to be the first U.S. home builder to introduce a new-home community in the metaverse , a ​​virtual-reality space in which users can

Real Estate Development 264

Real Estate Development Building Design Site Planning Maintenance 264

Prodyogi

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

In the world of construction, the finishing touches matter just as much as the foundation. One such crucial finishing technique that plays a pivotal role in enhancing both the appearance and durability of structures is rendering.

Painting/finishing 180

Painting/finishing Masonry 180

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

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Houston, TX – Accessing hard-to-reach locations is not a new challenge faced by installers of Fyfe’s Tyfo structural strengthening solutions, but one project, located deep in the Andes mountains of South America, proved to beat all other projects when it came to testing access and logistics. A 100-year-old, 130-ft tall and 16-ft diameter rivetted steel surge shaft, which forms part of a hydro power facility was identified as suffering from corrosion.

Structural Systems 264

Structural Systems Painting/finishing Project Management Site Planning 264

Construction News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Unqualified traders are cold calling households offering RAAC surveys, according to a leading consumer-protection organisation. Katherine Hart, lead officer for doorstep crimes, scams and consumer vulnerability at the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI), told Construction News that she had seen an increase in people claiming… The post Scammers offering fake RAAC surveys to worried householders appeared first on Construction News.

Surveying 140

Surveying 140

Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

An ironworker plunged approximately 23 feet at Fermilab’s accelerator project near Chicago, sustaining serious injuries including head trauma.

Sustainability 362

Sustainability 362

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

London, UK — The Supply Chain Sustainability School (the “School”) has today released its groundbreaking industry report focused on “Packaging Optimisation in the Housebuilding Sector.” This comprehensive report addresses a critical issue in the built environment – packaging waste – and provides practical solutions for reducing its impact on both cost and carbon.

Sustainability 264

Sustainability Change Management Collaboration Project Management 264

The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Transform Your Business: The Ultimate Guide For Residential Construction Sales rrocha Thu, 09/21/2023 - 17:29 Are you a custom home builder looking to elevate your residential construction sales game? Do you want to win more contracts at higher margins while avoiding the headache of dealing with problem clients? If so, it's time to discover the Sales Blueprint for Builders, your ultimate guide to transforming your construction business.

Contracts 244

Contracts Construction Equipment 244

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New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

An assessment of the UK’s water sector by Future Water Association, with input from over 100 stakeholders, shows that it needs improvement in all areas including asset health, sewers maintenance, innovation, research, leakage and more. The post UK water sector assessment shows that improvement is needed across the board appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Maintenance Engineering 145

Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The city's transit authority got a commitment from Washington for the 5.6-mile extension and has shortlisted three contractors for the job.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

(Heerbrugg, Switzerland) Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, today announced the commercial availability of the Leica MC1 3D machine control system with Caterpillar factory-installed NGH sensors. The first customers of this new compatibility option have already experienced the streamlined installation process of the Leica MC1 system into Caterpillar’s existing Grade 2D Assist excavator system with the support of Leica Geosystems and Caterpillar dealers.

Cost Control 263

Cost Control Collaboration 263

The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

How Are Builders Adopting AI? ldeakins Thu, 09/21/2023 - 10:33 Building pros recently discussed the benefits and unexpected challenges of implementing AI into their construction operations at the 2023 National Institute of Building Sciences Building Innovation conference A panel session during the 2023 National Institute of Building Sciences Building Innovation conference explored the use of AI technologies to enhance everyday construction operations.

Building Optimization 147

Building Optimization Building Materials Building Design Construction Management 147

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

At Autodesk, our goal is to help your teams work faster and smarter all year long. This month, we have more than 35 product releases across Autodesk Construction Cloud platform and products, including Autodesk Build, Autodesk BIM Collaborate, Autodesk Takeoff, ProEst, BuildingConnected, Assemble, and BIM 360. Click below to get the key info you need to know: Autodesk Construction Cloud Platform Autodesk Build Autodesk BIM Collaborate Autodesk Takeoff ProEst BuildingConnected Assemble BIM 360 Aut

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 122

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Products Distribution Property Management Project Management 122

Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

A Salini Impregilo and Lane Construction JV built the Northeast Boundary Tunnel, the largest part of a $2.7 billion system in progress.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Construction leaders and professionals are coming together once again to discuss trends and solutions for some of the industry’s and region’s most pressing workforce challenges. Arcoro, a leading provider of construction HR management software solutions, is proud to host its second annual Arizona Construction Workforce Management Summit on October 17 in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Construction Management 261

Construction Management Stakeholder Engagement Modular Construction General Contracting 261

The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Nashville First Responder Receives Roof Donation ldeakins Fri, 09/22/2023 - 08:21 Bone Dry Roofing, Owens Corning, and Minor League Baseball team Nashville Sounds join forces to provide a Nashville first responder with a brand new roof First responder Laura Sanderson, a booking supervisor at the Davidson County Sheriff's Office, in Nashville, Tenn., is the recipient of a new roof donated by Bone Dry Roofing, Owens Corning, and the Nashville Sounds, a Minor League Baseball team.

Project Management 130

Project Management 130

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

UK Construction Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The post What Are The Construction Benefits Of Precast Concrete? appeared first on UK Construction Blog. According to the history books, precast concrete has been around since 1905. It was invented by a Liverpudlian engineer by the name of John Alexander Brodie, and despite its success, it didn’t make groundbreaking changes in the UK construction industry.

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Concrete Pouring Quality Control Site Planning Curing 117

Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

DPR Construction’s Kali Bonnell sees positive indicators for the industry, including a strong pipeline of projects.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

EL DORADO, Ark. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Standard Lithium Ltd. (“Standard Lithium” or the “Company”) (TSXV:SLI) (NYSE American:SLI) (FRA:S5L), a leading near-commercial lithium company, today announced the acquisition of 118 acres of land intended to advance development of its South West Arkansas Project (“SWA Project” or the “Project”). Dr. Andy Robinson, President and COO of Standard Lithium, commented, “The land purchase demonstrates our commitment to advancing and de-risking the South West

Infrastructure Development 239

Infrastructure Development 239

The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Climate Change's Role in Enhancing Building Efficiency ldeakins Thu, 09/21/2023 - 10:28 New building regulations push for increased resilience and energy efficiency amid a worsening climate crisis Buildings are responsible for almost 40% of global carbon emissions, a statistic that has led governments to increasingly impose regulations on energy use and emissions.

Energy Efficiency 130

Energy Efficiency Building Resilience Building Automation Building Standards 130

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Construction News

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

A supply chain firm has been ordered to pay a former staff member £22,000, after a tribunal cast doubt on its claims the ex-employee had pocketed cash by secretly hiring out its products. Concord Lifting Equipment (CLE), based in Wimbledon, south-west London, claimed that the… The post Equipment firm loses unfair dismissal case amid theft allegations appeared first on Construction News.

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Lifts Construction Equipment 116

Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.

Lifts 375

Lifts 375

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

CHICAGO — H.W. Lochner, Inc. ( Lochner ), a leading provider of infrastructure planning and engineering services, is pleased to announce that Gary Thomas, PE, the former president and executive director of Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), has joined Lochner to direct the growth of a national Transit & Rail practice. Supporting the company’s vision of building a full-service infrastructure platform, Thomas will be responsible for strategy development, client relationship manageme

Infrastructure Development 130

Infrastructure Development Public Works Engineering Inspection 130

The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Rents Fall the Most in These Former Pandemic Hotspots ldeakins Thu, 09/21/2023 - 11:07 Rental prices are falling the most in these previously red-hot metro areas Rental prices in the 50 largest U.S. metros dropped by 0.6% in August, with the median rent reaching $1,752 per month, according to Realtor.com. This marks the fourth consecutive month of year-over-year rent declines for studios and one- and two-bedroom properties.

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Construction News

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Industry figures have criticised Rishi Sunak for creating uncertainty and confusion after he pushed back climate targets on home insulation, boiler replacement and electric cars. Yesterday (20 September), the prime minister scrapped plans to force landlords to upgrade their properties to Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)… The post Sunak’s net-zero changes ‘leave builders confused’ appeared first on Construction News.

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Sustainability 116

Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The city will see $8 billion worth of projects this year, including some for the Grand Prix in November.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

CHICAGO — Brown and Caldwell today announced Ravi Chadha has joined the firm as senior vice president and chief strategy officer (CSO) as incumbent Jay Patil retires after more than three decades in the environmental consulting sector. With over 25 years of experience leading corporate business strategies, organizational transformations, and product/service team management for several Fortune 500 companies, Chadha brings a wealth of knowledge in driving company performance.

Environmental Consulting 130

Environmental Consulting Change Management Building Performance Measurement Sustainability 130

The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Climate Change Creates Urgency to Enhance Building Efficiency ldeakins Thu, 09/21/2023 - 10:28 New building regulations push for increased resilience and energy efficiency amid a worsening climate crisis Buildings are responsible for almost 40% of global carbon emissions, a statistic that has led governments to increasingly impose regulations on energy use and emissions.

Energy Efficiency 130

Energy Efficiency Building Resilience Building Automation Building Standards 130

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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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