The Pro Builder
JULY 10, 2024
While it is only halfway through 2024, experts are already developing opinions about the 2025 housing market. According to Fast Company, which cites data from the ResiClub blog, most experts predict an average 2.5% rise in home prices during 2025. Goldman Sachs predicts the highest increase at 4.4%, while Moody's is the most conservative, expecting only a 0.3% rise.
New Civil Engineer
JULY 11, 2024
The twin dangers of flooding and water scarcity are increasing and highly urbanised areas such as London must adapt to mitigate the impact on people, property, and the environment. Here I discuss the concept of ‘sponge cities’ and what London would need to do to… The post What is needed for London to become a Sponge City? appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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Construction Dive
JULY 9, 2024
The code update will affect the definition of a major building and how many permits a superintendent can be involved with at one time, according to former DOB assistant commissioner Peter Amato.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JULY 8, 2024
by Jim Highland, PE Florida’s Turnpike Mainline stretches across 312 miles, traversing 11 counties within the state’s peninsula, while the Turnpike Extension spans 47 miles. The High-Pressure Sodium (HPS) lighting that illuminates the Turnpike, a familiar sight on many roadways, is antiquated and no longer being manufactured, making it difficult to repair and replace when necessary.
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Prodyogi
JULY 12, 2024
Watertight facades are a paramount feature for achieving building durability. These facades are essential features to improve the moisture resistance of the building envelope thereby protecting its structural integrity and preventing deterioration of exterior surfaces.
The Pro Builder
JULY 10, 2024
As concerns about greenhouse gas emissions grow, more developers across the U.S. are looking to incorporate energy efficiency into their building designs. A company in Massachusetts may have found a useful resource for this effort. In Framingham, Mass., electric services company Eversource Energy has established the first networked geothermal neighborhood in the U.S.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
JULY 12, 2024
On the heels of celebrating 150,000 environmental regulatory reports generated by customers, Ecobot widens its product offerings for the environmental consulting industry. ASHEVILLE, N.C.- Ecobot, the company driving the digitization of environmental permitting, today announced the launch of its end-to-end photo reporting feature for environmental assessments.
New Civil Engineer
JULY 9, 2024
Water running off roads in the UK is carrying pollution into the country’s waterways and causing “catastrophic damage”, but the issue has “flown under the radar” according to a new whitepaper from Keyline Civils Specialist. The post Road runoff pollution causing ‘catastrophic damage’ to UK’s waterways appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The Pro Builder
JULY 8, 2024
Despite providing higher equity, rising home values are also resulting in higher property taxes for many homeowners. In fact, according to housing market platform Realtor.com, there has been a 54% rise in home values over the past five years. At the same time, in 2022, property tax collections totaled about $760 billion, an increase of 31% since 2018.
Construction Dive
JULY 10, 2024
Builders have fared well so far this year despite high interest rates, rising prices and emerging weakness in the broader economy, according to ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
JULY 12, 2024
by Lauren Aguilar, Ph.D., Founder and CEO of illuceo From The Zweig Letter How to make all employees feel safer at work and more willing to build authentic connections. The architecture, engineering, and construction industry is in a recruiting and retention crisis. So how do we attract the right talent and retain them? Within this scarcity we need powerful solutions.
New Civil Engineer
JULY 10, 2024
Five out of six shortlisted firms have successfully submitted initial tenders for small modular reactors (SMRs) to Great British Nuclear (GBN) as the body’s competition for rolling out the technology in the UK moves forward. The post 5 out of 6 shortlisted SMR firms submit tenders for Great British Nuclear competition appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The Pro Builder
JULY 12, 2024
While many would-be homebuyers are holding off purchasing due to elevated home prices and mortgage rates, real estate investors are continuing to buy up homes. According to housing market platform Realtor.com, investors made up 14.8% of home purchases in Q1 2024. This is the highest percentage since 2001. Of these deals, more than 62% were made by small investors, or those with 10 or fewer homes.
Construction Dive
JULY 10, 2024
Negotiations between local unions and contractors did not yield an agreement, but Hensel Phelps and the project owner say they’re dedicated to hiring local, disadvantaged businesses.
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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
JULY 10, 2024
Eco-friendly, lighter material is now the safer way to save time and money Underground enclosures are crucial to provide access to fiber networks and electrical equipment while protecting them from frost, rust, and the elements. For decades, these enclosures have been constructed from polymer concrete – a heavy, bulky, unwieldy, unsafe, and environmentally unfriendly product.
The Construction Index
JULY 12, 2024
Construction of HS2’s new station in west London, Old Oak Common, has moved into a new phase as workers complete the excavation of the huge underground box structure.
The Pro Builder
JULY 12, 2024
High housing costs and a lack of inventory remain a challenge for homebuyers in today’s housing market. While these factors benefit sellers, prospective buyers should be cautious when trying to figure out which properties are and aren’t worth purchasing right now. According to GoBankingRates, certain types of homes are expected to see a significant growth in value by 2025 compared with other types of homes.
Construction Dive
JULY 8, 2024
Nearly 150 road, rail, transit and port projects will receive discretionary grant funds from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity, or RAISE, program.
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Aerial imagery has emerged as a necessary tool for architecture, engineering, and construction firms seeking to improve pre-construction site analysis, make more informed planning decisions, and ensure all stakeholders have access to an accurate visualization of the site to keep the project moving forward. Download our guide and take a deeper look at how aerial imagery can be leveraged to drive project efficiency by reducing unnecessary site visits and providing the accurate details required to
Civil + Structural Engineer
JULY 9, 2024
RICHMOND, VA — Twenty-two Richmond-area small and diverse business leaders are positioned to take their firms to new heights following their successful completion of Clark Construction Group’s Strategic Partnership Program (SPP). Throughout the six-month executive development course, SPP participants focused on a range of business and construction industry topics, including financial statements and accounting, insurance and bonding, estimating, purchasing, project management, and e
New Civil Engineer
JULY 8, 2024
The government has announced the immediate lifting of the de facto ban on onshore wind development in England, among other actions to speed up planning decisions. The post Government removes ban on onshore wind development in England appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The Pro Builder
JULY 12, 2024
In a positive sign for the U.S. housing market, foreclosure activity has dropped year-over-year. According to real estate data provider ATTOM, there were a total of 177,431 properties with foreclosure filings in the first six months of 2024. That figure is down 4.4% from the same period last year. However, compared with the same period two years ago, foreclosure filings have increased 7.8%.
Construction Dive
JULY 11, 2024
Relatives of two workers have sued several contractors, claiming rushed work and shoddy materials led to the fatal jobsite collapse in January.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
JULY 11, 2024
The 10-mile section of new canal will provide critical water supplies to farmers in California’s Central Valley Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, along with the Bureau of Reclamation and Friant Water Authority, has announced completion of the first phase of construction for a 10-mile section of the Friant-Kern Canal Middle Reach Capacity Correction Project.
New Civil Engineer
JULY 12, 2024
A study has been commissioned to look into the options available for expanding St Pancras International Station to increase capacity. The post HS1 Ltd commissions study to expand St Pancras International Station appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The Pro Builder
JULY 11, 2024
As technology progresses, its use in the construction industry has become more prevalent. Because of this, cybersecurity measures have become more necessary. According to For Construction Pros, there are a number of measures construction professionals can take to protect their businesses from online threats, such as phishing, hacking, and ransomware.
Construction Dive
JULY 12, 2024
The Dodge Momentum Index, focused on nonresidential construction planning, is up 43% from June 2019 levels, signaling strong spending for next year.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
JULY 9, 2024
Beaumont, TX — Dutchmark Roofing Beaumont TX, a leading roofing Beaumont company serving the communities of Beaumont, Nederland, and surrounding areas, is excited to announce the launch of its range of affordable reroof services, such as roof repair, metal roofing, commercial roofing, and roof replacement, to help more home and business owners improve the security and safety of their roofs.
New Civil Engineer
JULY 12, 2024
ILI Group has submitted its planning application for its £2bn Balliemeanoch 1.5GW pumped storage hydro scheme at Loch Awe to the Scottish Government. The post Planning application submitted for 1.5GW pumped storage hydro scheme at Loch Awe appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The Pro Builder
JULY 11, 2024
In the age of environmental consciousness, the construction industry is experiencing a shift towards sustainable practices. Builders, contractors, architects and homeowners are increasingly opting for eco-friendly alternatives that both enhance aesthetics and reduce their environmental impact.
Construction Dive
JULY 8, 2024
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not just for content creation or image manipulation; it’s a powerful tool that should be a part of your team’s everyday processes.
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