Construction Dive

JANUARY 10, 2024

Expect machines trained on “large behavior models,” more mass timber, prefab and 3D printing. But always keep jobsite safety in mind, experts say.

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JANUARY 11, 2024

ROSEMONT, Ill. – The American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) is pleased to announce Ernie Peterson of Ash Grove Cement as the Chairman of the Board of Directors in 2024. Peterson is the Vice President of Sales – Midwest for Ash Grove Cement, responsible for sales and transportation functions in eight states from South Dakota to Louisiana.  He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Iowa State University and a Master of Science from the University of South Dakota.

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The Pro Builder

JANUARY 10, 2024

How AI and Mushrooms Helped Turn an Empty Urban Lot into Affordable Housing qpurcell Wed, 01/10/2024 - 10:39 In Oakland, Calif., a five-acre lot that once housed an ironworks factory remained empty or underused for almost three decades. At the same time, the area’s population grew and its housing crisis intensified. AI and mushrooms are helping to transform this plot of land into an affordable housing community.

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Build LLC Blog

JANUARY 8, 2024

When it comes to community commentary, it’s more often about social issues than actual development. The most frequent issue raised in neighborhoods is about access. The post Creating Communities That Last: An Interview with Lake Union Partners, Part 1 appeared first on BUILD Blog.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 11, 2024

A lack of experienced workers, far-flung jobsites and social issues will compound the industry’s labor shortage this year, experts say.

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JANUARY 11, 2024

The $1 billion Sun Family Campus expansion in Irvine, California, supports a new patient-centric care model on a campus designed around wellness, specialized care, biophilia and developing better outcomes. IRVINE, Calif. — LPA Design Studios recently joined Hoag leaders to celebrate the start of construction of the new $1 billion expansion of the healthcare leader’s Irvine, California, hospital.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 9, 2024

In 2023, the construction industry grappled with the lingering effects of supply chain disruptions, inflation, and ever-present labor shortages —a narrative that has become all too familiar. But amidst these challenges, construction pros remained as resilient and innovative as ever. We adopted new technologies, embraced sustainable building practices, and were more vocal about the benefits of working in the AEC field.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 8, 2024

About 80% of contractors have a hard time staffing projects, yet the majority still need more skilled workers, a survey of Associated General Contractors of America members found.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 8, 2024

Across the United States, cities and communities are being significantly shaped by three core driving forces. First, there are millions of buildings constructed before the year 1970. Secondly, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s an expansive amount of vacant office space , tallying up to billions of square feet. And lastly, trillions of dollars are being invested into sustainable environmental solutions.

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The Pro Builder

JANUARY 12, 2024

Indiana High School Students Gain Construction Experience Building a Home ibush Fri, 01/12/2024 - 09:27 High schoolers get hands-on experience in the skilled trades thanks to a construction program run by the Central Nine Career Center in Johnson County Current and past students in Central Nine Career Center's Construction Trades program in Johnson County, Ind., are celebrating having completed the build of a new four-bedroom home, complete with a downstairs living area and theater room, in Gree

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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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Construction News

JANUARY 8, 2024

Stewart Milne Group has gone into administration after attempts to sell the business failed, with more than 200 people made redundant. The Aberdeen-headquartered housebuilder and contractor appointed consultants to help find a buyer in several rounds since April 2022 as chair and founder Stewart Milne… The post Stewart Milne in administration with hundreds of jobs lost appeared first on Construction News.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 10, 2024

The city of Mesa has experienced a surge in data construction due in part to a lack of natural disasters, low utility costs and business-friendly environment.

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JANUARY 10, 2024

Chris Sacks, Vice President of Corporate Development at Lochner CHICAGO — H.W. Lochner, Inc. ( Lochner ), a leading provider of infrastructure planning and engineering services, is pleased to announce that Chris Sacks has joined Lochner as Vice President of Corporate Development, reporting to the company’s Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer Jim Doyna.

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The Pro Builder

JANUARY 12, 2024

Philadelphia's Urban Developers Association Aims to Foster Diversity and Connection ibush Fri, 01/12/2024 - 10:37 How one of the city's developers is working to create more connections and opportunities for those currently underrepresented in the real estate industry The need for more diversity in construction and development is part of what motivated Philadelphia developer Rick Young to found the Urban Developers Association (UDA).

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Construction Management

New Civil Engineer

JANUARY 8, 2024

Safeguarded land that was previously to be used for the construction of HS2 north of Birmingham is unlikely to be sold before a General Election, despite the government’s wishes to offload it. The post HS2 land unlikely to be sold before General Election appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 12, 2024

While details on projects such as the state’s infamous high-speed rail project are scant, the map provides a broad overview of the work that is underway.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 12, 2024

A new report published in partnership between McKinsey & Company and the World Economic Forum reveals that the construction sector’s carbon dioxide emissions – from building to real estate to infrastructure – can be reduced by up to 75% or 4 gigatons of carbon dioxide by 2050 through the establishment of a circular economy. The report has found that circularity also presents substantial economic advantages, with the potential to yield an annual net profit gain of up to $46 billi

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 10, 2024

Digital technology tools today have changed the face of what it means to be in construction by enabling cloud collaboration, improving workforce productivity and making sustainable practices easy to achieve. Diamond Developers , a subsidiary of SEE Holding are driving the digital agenda across the entire lifecycle of a construction project. The company uses adaptive thinking to achieve their greater purpose—sustainable living for all.

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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

New Civil Engineer

JANUARY 12, 2024

There is a strong case for constructing a new rail connection for the village of Winchburgh in West Lothian, a report from Systra has concluded. The post Systra report promotes benefits of building new West Lothian station appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 8, 2024

The integration of inexpensive sensors, image capture, always-on wireless connections, advanced 3D visualization, GIS technology and BIM has revolutionized the AEC industry. This smart infrastructure creates an intelligent nervous system, enhancing professionals' ability to define infrastructure needs with precision and efficiency.

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JANUARY 12, 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 12, 2024

Tax season can be a bit overwhelming for construction business owners, especially with many things to keep track of in our industry. But don't worry; we're here to help! We know that construction businesses have unique tax considerations that can be tricky to navigate, such as complex accounting and bookkeeping challenges and issues related to payroll and sales taxes.

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Construction Management

New Civil Engineer

JANUARY 8, 2024

The UK government’s UK Export Finance (UKEF) agency has partnered with a range of credit providers to secure €1.2bn (£1bn) in financing for a 140km electrified high-speed rail project in Türkiye. The post UK government supporting £1bn export finance for Turkish high-speed rail project appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 8, 2024

Some types of construction are starting the new year with a bang, while others will continue to wither, experts say.

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JANUARY 12, 2024

Significantly Lowers O&M Costs, Increases Ease of Operation and Operator Safety Compared to Submersible Wastewater Pumps LENEXA, Kan. – Smith & Loveless Inc. highlights the EVERLAST Series 4000 Pump Station, an above-ground wastewater pump station that continues the S&L tradition of high efficiency, long service life, operator ease and safety, and low operation and maintenance costs.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 11, 2024

Viewpoint enables contractors to better manage their projects, processes and people, using the data gathered to lower risk and improve margins.

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Construction Management

New Civil Engineer

JANUARY 12, 2024

Isle of Wight Council has warned that further ground movement in Bonchurch, Ventnor, “cannot be ruled out” after the area was struck by one of its biggest ever landslides last month. The post Isle of Wight on alert for further ground movement after biggest landslide in 20 years appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 119

Construction Dive

JANUARY 10, 2024

Despite a decline last year, planning for commercial projects has begun to stabilize, according to Dodge Construction Network.

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JANUARY 12, 2024

HDPE Pipe Now Carries Clean Potable Water To Rural Montana Communities HARLOWTON, Mont.- For nearly a century, a group of communities in central Montana have struggled with poor water quality. Served by a variety of surface and groundwater sources, including a well drilled into an abandoned mine shaft, residents experienced firsthand the impact of water laden with minerals, total dissolved solids (TDS), and metals such as iron and manganese.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 12, 2024

The winning projects of the 15 th Annual Decorative Concrete International Awards competition include the New Google World Headquarters, Presidio Tunnel Tops, Specialty Shops Southpark, Kidron Fire Station, and more. The Decorative Concrete Council (DCC) of the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC) revealed the winners of its Decorative Concrete International Awards competition at ASCC’s annual conference.

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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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