Construction Dive

OCTOBER 2, 2024

After several months of cooling, which experts speculate was mostly confined to the residential sector, unfilled positions increased by 138,000 in August.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 3, 2024

In August, homebuyer affordability improved as the national median mortgage payment dropped to $2,057 from $2,140 in July, according to the recently released Purchase Applications Payment Index from the Mortgage Bankers Association. The index, which tracks changes in mortgage payments relative to income, fell by 3.9% from July. While payments dropped by 5.2%, moderate earnings growth of 3.2% over the past year led to an 8.2% annual decline in the index.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 4, 2024

IRVINE, Calif. – Ware Malcomb , an award-winning international design firm, today announced that construction is complete on a new two-story administration building for the Chino Valley Unified School District. Ware Malcomb provided architecture, interior architecture and design, and branding services for the 60,000 square foot build-to-suit project located at 13461 Romona Ave. in Chino, CA.

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Prodyogi

OCTOBER 3, 2024

A well-maintained concrete water tank is essential for any home or business. It provides a reliable source of clean water for various needs, from drinking to household chores. However, over time, concrete tanks can develop cracks, leaks, or other damage that can compromise their functionality and safety.Here's a step-by-step guide to repairing your concrete water tank:1.

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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 Dive

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The American building industry has thrived in recent years while growth has eluded contractors in many other countries. Here’s why.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Develon and Leica Geosystems develop tailor-made 3D machine guidance system for DX225LC-7X Heerbrugg, Switzerland – Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, and Develon, formerly Doosan Construction Equipment, today announced a new aftermarket 3D machine control solution for the DX225LC-7X ‘Smart’ crawler excavator. The Develon DX225LC-7X excavator features Full Electric Hydraulic (FEH) technology and an integrated 2D machine guidance and machine control system as standard equipmen

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Sizewell C is providing £25M for a flood scheme that will protect the A12 from flooding. The post Sizewell C contributing £25M to £59M flood scheme to protect A12 in Suffolk appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Work stoppages across East and Gulf Coast ports may cause product shortages, price hikes and delivery issues, construction experts say.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 2, 2024

An unfortunate fact of stick-built home construction is that much of the wood ends up wasted.

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Cost Control

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Events honored the HNTB-program-managed electrification project SAN JOSE, Calif. – HNTB joins Caltrain in celebrating the completion of the Caltrain Electrification Project , marking a transformative leap toward modernized, sustainable public transportation along the San Francisco Peninsula corridor. To mark the occasion, Caltrain held celebratory events last weekend in every city along the corridor in addition to other events hosted by local cities and other transportation agencies.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 3, 2024

No safety assessments of Euston station have been carried out by Network Rail since 1 April 2024, despite concerns being raised by engineers and the passenger watchdog about unsafe overcrowding. The post No new safety assessments at Euston since April despite continued overcrowding issues appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Contractors can recruit this group of workers with benefits like tuition reimbursement, mental health counseling and even pet insurance, according to an industry executive.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Between January 2019 and May 2024, the blue-collar workforce grew more quickly among workers in their early 20s compared with those aged 25 to 39, indicating a growing interest in trades careers from young people. To learn more about this trend and its potential impact on the trades and construction industry, Construction Dive spoke with Kit Dickinson, a construction industry executive at human resources management software ADP.

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Construction Management

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

by Mary Scott Nabers Public officials at the local government level are initiating large, innovative, and forward-thinking projects aimed at enhancing economic prosperity in various regions of the country over the next few decades. Many of the projects are funded by federal programs, with billions yet to be allocated before the end of 2026 unless the programs are reauthorized—which may or may not happen.

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Construction Placements

OCTOBER 4, 2024

DRDO_RCI Recruitment for Graduate, Diploma and ITI Apprentices | 200 Posts | 15-10-2024 DRDO_RCI Recruitment for Graduate, Diploma and ITI Apprentices with 200 Posts vacancies, last date to apply for this job is 15-10-2024 The post DRDO_RCI Recruitment for Graduate, Diploma and ITI Apprentices | 200 Posts | 15-10-2024 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Some girls never consider construction as a career, so Transportation & Construction Girl offers education and hands-on experience.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 4, 2024

With an ongoing affordability crisis, the U.S. housing market has become a major topic of discussion ahead of the 2024 presidential election. And while many voters are concerned with how the outcome of the election will impact the housing market, it's also important to examine the housing market in its current state. The National Association of Home Builders’ Eye On Housing blog analyzed the variations between different congressional districts to understand where voters’ heads are at ahead

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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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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 4, 2024

By Kristin Kautz, CPSM From The Zweig Letter Six skills to succeed for the next five years in an AI-driven world. As our AEC industry runs the marathon toward an AI-dominated future, the skill set required for firm leaders is evolving at an unprecedented pace. The next five years will bring challenges and opportunities that demand a radical shift in leadership approaches.

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Construction Placements

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Kochi Water Metro Ltd Recruitment 2024 for Various Posts | 97 Posts | 09-10-2024 Kochi Water Metro Ltd Recruitment 2024 for Various Posts with 97 Posts vacancies, last date to apply is 09-10-2024 The post Kochi Water Metro Ltd Recruitment 2024 for Various Posts | 97 Posts | 09-10-2024 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Both private and public sectors appear to be benefitting from falling interest rates and a positive outlook for the economy, according to a construction economist.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 4, 2024

In a show of improvement for the U.S. housing market, inventory has increased. According to the ResiClub blog, national active home listings have increased by 34% from September 2023 to September 2024, but remain 23% below pre-pandemic levels from September 2019. If the current growth rate continues, with an additional 239,594 homes for sale each year, the active inventory could reach 1.18 million by September 2025.

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Site Planning

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 4, 2024

HDR Selected to Design North Hollywood to Pasadena BRT Corridor The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority has selected HDR to provide the final design of the North Hollywood to Pasadena Bus Rapid Transit Corridor Project. The BRT project will provide faster and more reliable service to meet the corridor’s growth by linking Los Angeles, Burbank, Glendale and Pasadena.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Does this sound like you? Maybe you started your company with a few friends and relatives as your earliest clients, and you thought your overhead expenses would be low since you worked out of your home. You made a decent living for yourself, hired a few sub-contractors per project, paid your suppliers, and earned a profit—at least that is what your tax preparer said.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The DOJ said Rahway-based MV Contracting sought and won jobs under DOT’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program, even though it knew it didn’t qualify.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 4, 2024

The construction industry is one of the leading industries for suicide rates. To address the underlying factors causing mental health challenges in the industry, Marcum, a national accounting and advisory firm, is hosting a webinar on Oct. 10. The session will cover topics such as the risks construction workers face, suicide warning signs to watch for, the impact of opioids on the construction industry, crisis response strategies, and more.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Mining, construction and infrastructure industries to benefit from real-time data analysis, and time and cost savings WESTMINSTER, Colo. & BARCELONA, Spain – Trimble Ⓡ (NASDAQ: TRMB) and Worldsensing announced today the introduction of a solution for long term 3D ground and structural movement monitoring that will combine Trimble 4D Control (T4D) monitoring software with the new Trimble GNSS Meter, powered by Worldsensing.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The UK is heading towards an infrastructure spending shortfall of £700bn by 2040, with £1.6 trillion of projects currently unfunded, according to analysis published by consultants EY (Ernst and Young). The post UK heading towards £700bn infrastructure spending shortfall by 2040 appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Multiple utilities say they will need to completely reconstruct, rather than repair, electric systems in the hardest-hit areas.

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