Construction Dive
MAY 2, 2023
For most safety experts, “Lunch Atop a Skyscraper” is cringe-inducing, though it also evokes feelings of pride. For Construction Safety Week, several of them chimed in on the history of the photo, its significance and the red flags that stood out to them.
Construction Enquirer
MAY 2, 2023
A joint venture led by developer Sellar has submitted plans for a major overhaul of Liverpool Street station in London, which includes a massive overstation office scheme and hotel. The £1.5bn scheme has been designed by Herzog & de Meuron for the joint venture which included Network Rail and rail operator MTR. A proposed 16-storey block above the station concourse will comprise 6-floors for a new Andaz hotel with rooftop sky garden and swimming pool sitting above 10 floors of offices.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 1, 2023
It’s awards season–the time of the year we start honoring and celebrating some of the amazing accomplishments of people and firms in the AEC Industry. There is no better way to start than by recognizing those young professionals who have already made an impact through exceptional technical capability, leadership ability, effective teaching or research, or public service.
The Pro Builder
MAY 4, 2023
Why the Fed's Latest Rate Hike May Actually Be Good News for Homebuyers ldeakins Thu, 05/04/2023 - 11:28 The Federal Reserve announced yet another increase in its short-term rates this Wednesday, but mortgage rates are poised to fall in the months ahead The Federal Reserve announced plans to raise its short-term rates by 0.25% this Wednesday, as it continues its efforts to ward off inflation in the housing market and in the broader economy.
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Construction Dive
MAY 5, 2023
The firm allegedly segregated workers into all-Black crews run by White supervisors who harassed them with racial slurs at a $600 million Google data center project.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 5, 2023
Leading wet civil engineering firm, Land & Water, has been named a winner of the prestigious RoSPA Gold Award for Health and Safety Excellence. This marks the fourth consecutive year that the company has won the award, highlighting its continued commitment to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of its staff and supply chain. The RoSPA Health and Safety Awards, now in its 67th year, is the largest occupational health and safety awards program in the UK, with nearly 2,000 entries from around the
The Pro Builder
MAY 2, 2023
DOE Announces Six Finalists in Home Electrification Prize qpurcell Tue, 05/02/2023 - 09:20 Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced six finalists in the Equitable and Affordable Solutions to Electrification (EAS-E) Prize , which awards innovative solutions that advance electrification retrofits across various residential building types and geographies with $2.4 million in cash prizes and technical assistance.
Construction Dive
MAY 2, 2023
Experts from Skanska, Shawmut, Turner, Balfour Beatty and Clark said planning, prevention and prediction are the present and future of jobsite safety.
Construction Enquirer
MAY 3, 2023
Taylor Wimpey has been fined £480,000 after failing to prevent multiple pollution incidents on the River Llwyd and its tributaries in Pontypool. The house builder was found guilty of charges relating to breaches in Environmental Permitting Regulations at Cwmbran Magistrates Court on Wednesday. Multiple pollution offences caused by illegal water discharge activities occurred at the Edlogan Wharf site between January and October 2021.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 5, 2023
XYZ Reality, the leading provider of augmented reality (AR) solutions for construction and engineering projects, is excited to announce its expansion into the United States to help asset owners and general contractors eliminate rework, improve efficiency, and streamline processes. Jeff Horn, as Chief Revenue Officer, XYZ Reality Due to the interest and demand, the company is accelerating its expansion with a dedicated sales team and revenue operations to include four new team members and welcome
The Pro Builder
APRIL 29, 2023
Getting Older Homes Up to Snuff for Energy Efficiency ibush Sat, 04/29/2023 - 08:30 Residential buildings account for about 21% of energy use and 20% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the U.S. That’s a lot of both, in terms of contributing to the current climate crisis and considering President Biden’s goal of cutting U.S. greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030.
Construction Dive
MAY 3, 2023
Approximately 73,000 building job openings disappeared in the latest government report, continuing the industry’s wild ride in 2023.
Construction Enquirer
MAY 3, 2023
Northumberland based Howard Russell Construction has gone into administration. Administrators from FRP Advisory are now in control of the £43m turnover business. Howard Russell works across the UK as a design and build contractor for a wide range of sectors. Latest results for the firm for the year to March 31 2022 show a pre-tax profit of £790,000 from a turnover of £43.5m with 31 staff working at the company.
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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
Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 3, 2023
One of the UK’s leading geospatial technology firms is harnessing the power of augmented reality to improve utility asset visibility and reduce the need for site excavation in major infrastructure projects. Civil engineering contractor, FM Conway, undertakes regular maintenance on buried utility assets across the UK and this often requires complex and hazardous excavation work to determine the condition of the assets.
The Pro Builder
MAY 2, 2023
Homebuyers Are Becoming More Active as Affordability Improves ldeakins Tue, 05/02/2023 - 11:31 Improvements in housing affordability expectations led to a more engaged buyer pool in the first quarter of 2023 Roughly 56% of homebuyers reported being actively engaged in the purchasing process during the first quarter of 2023, up from 46% a quarter earlier, NAHB Eye on Housing reports.
Construction Dive
MAY 3, 2023
Danielle O’Connell, senior director of Skanska USA’s emerging technology team, takes a holistic approach to keeping workers safe.
Construction Enquirer
MAY 3, 2023
Morgan Sindall has reported a strong start to the year putting it on track to deliver targets for 2023 despite increasingly challenging market conditions. John Morgan, chief executive, said this year’s performance would be weighted towards the first half which has seen contract wins lift the order book 4% to £8.8bn. This comprised a construction secured order book of £4.9bn, up 7% from the year-end and up 9% versus the prior year, and the regeneration secured order book of £3.9bn, which wa
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Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 4, 2023
HII’s (NYSE: HII) Mission Technologies division was awarded a $242 million contract to provide shore-based training, engineering and development support (SBEDS) for the U.S. Navy. The task order was awarded under the Naval Sea Systems Command’s (NAVSEA) SeaPort Next Generation (SeaPort-NxG) contract to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Dam Neck Activity (NSWCDD DNA) and has a one-year base period plus four one-year options.
The Pro Builder
MAY 3, 2023
Home Prices Are Rising as the Spring Market Becomes More Competitive ldeakins Wed, 05/03/2023 - 11:17 Fewer homeowners are opting to sell in a market characterized by soaring interest rates. That dearth of new inventory is intensifying competition among spring buyers Home prices rose a seasonally adjusted 0.45% from February to March, the third consecutive month of price increases, according to CNBC.
Construction Dive
MAY 1, 2023
Monday kicks off Construction Safety Week. From a safety crackdown in NYC to using AI to prevent injuries, here's what's trending on the topic.
Construction Enquirer
MAY 2, 2023
Twenty-seven consultants have secured places on Homes England’s £200m new Development and Regeneration and Technical Services framework. The DaRTS deal will run from 2023–2027 replacing the previous Multidisciplinary Framework 2019-2023 for accessing technical and professional services. A dozen of the consultants were not on the previous multidisciplinary panel.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 1, 2023
Operations Manager Halff Tallahassee, FL Mark Llewllyn Jr. is a proven leader known for his trustworthiness and genuine concern for the people of Halff, his clients, and the projects he supports. With a rich experience spanning two decades in the AEC industry, Llewellyn has earned a reputation for being a hands-on project manager who deeply immerses himself in his work.
The Pro Builder
MAY 5, 2023
Seattle Builders Are Constructing Tiny Homes for the Formerly Homeless ldeakins Fri, 05/05/2023 - 11:04 A Seattle-based home building initiative is joining forces with volunteers from a local nonprofit to build energy efficient tiny houses for the homeless A Seattle-based home building effort known as Block Project recently teamed up with local nonprofit Facing Homelessness to construct 12 tiny houses for formerly homeless individuals in Washington's largest city.
Construction Dive
MAY 1, 2023
The manufacturing boom is helping the industry weather softening residential and other nonresidential markets.
Construction Enquirer
MAY 4, 2023
Construction has started at Sutherland Spaceport on the North coast of Scotland after rocket manufacturer Orbex secured a £14.6m funding deal. It will be the first vertical launch spaceport to be built on the UK mainland with Orbex planning to use the site to launch up to 12 orbital rockets per year for the deployment of satellites into Earth’s orbit.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 1, 2023
Senior Engineer Arup New York, NY A senior engineer trained in both civil and structural engineering, Dmitrijs Obolevics brings a broad range of expertise and technical capability to his work at Arup. His roles span from technical lead to project manager for hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and stormwater management projects. From airport terminals and major water and transportation infrastructure projects to climate resilience assessments, he is helping to deliver efficient and resilient water
Prodyogi
MAY 4, 2023
The significant sources of water for supply and consumption are spread among different natural resources. Water is directly or indirectly taken from these sources based on their availability. Water is available through rain, surface sources, sub-surface sources, and water reclamation. The overflow plughole on the Ladybower reservoir in full flow. Peak District, England.
Construction Dive
MAY 1, 2023
Vaughan Buckley, CEO at Volumetric Building Companies, said amid widespread finance jitters, there is more funding stability in the sector due to government grants.
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