Construction Dive

JUNE 15, 2023

The 100,000-square-foot facility forms part of Entegris’ new campus project, which is targeted to begin initial commercial operation in early 2025.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 12, 2023

JCB has unveiled its first full electric wheeled loader which promises full working day use, with low noise and zero-emission operation. The machine boasts the largest standard battery pack in its class, with a 20kWh capacity, with productivity matching the popular 403 diesel model. It has a built-in charger that allows connection to a range of on-site power sources.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 15, 2023

PHOENIX – An Arizona Department of Transportation project that replaced the US 60 Pinto Creek Bridge between the East Valley and Globe has received a regional honor. The 2023 America’s Transportation Awards named the effort Best Use of Technology and Innovation, Medium Project, for the Western region. The competition is sponsored by AASHTO, an association representing highway and transportation departments nationwide, as well as AAA and the U.S.

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The Pro Builder

JUNE 13, 2023

Single Family Build-For-Rent Homes Reach All-Time High qpurcell Tue, 06/13/2023 - 09:33 In its annual Built-to-Rent Report , RentCafe's analysis of Yardi Matrix data shows an exponential increase in build-for-rent (BFR) home completion. Today, there are 44,700 rental homes in the pipeline—triple the amount of houses completed in 2022. Last year, the U.S. saw a record-breaking year for BFR homes.

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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.

Risk Management

Construction Dive

JUNE 12, 2023

While money is pouring into the construction technology space, a fragmented customer base is holding solutions firms back. Here’s how to cope.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 16, 2023

The Government has blocked an attempt to amend the planned Procurement Bill to include mandatory project bank accounts for all jobs valued at over £2m. Debbie Abrahams, Labour MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth, had tabled a new clause to the Procurement Bill that aimed to enforce the use of PBAs to protect subcontractors’ payments in construction contracts.

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The Pro Builder

JUNE 14, 2023

Experts Are Confident Housing Inflation Will Soon Fall—Here’s Why ldeakins Wed, 06/14/2023 - 11:48 Housing experts predict "with a high a degree of confidence" that shelter inflation, which has been persistently high for months, will drop during the second half of 2023 Shelter is the largest expense for an average U.S. household and accounts for more than one-third of the consumer price index (CPI) weighting, which gives housing an outsized influence on the overall direction of inflation data.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 15, 2023

Despite pricing declines for some materials, megaprojects in progress across the country will keep the costs of key construction supplies elevated, an economist said.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 14, 2023

Somerset-based civil engineering and groundwork specialist G Works Construction has fallen into administration. Administrators from EY Parthenon have laid off 150 staff from an overall workforce that exceeded 300 including self-employed operatives. The £28m turnover firm specialised in civils for commercial and large residential developments as well as industrial and retail buildings.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 16, 2023

Ware Malcomb , an award-winning international design firm, today announced Jonathan Thomas, AIA has been promoted to Principal in the firm’s Seattle office. In this role, Thomas continues to lead the growth and management of the Seattle office and support the firms’ initiatives. “Jonathan has been instrumental in growing our practice in Seattle and has demonstrated exceptional talent and leadership,” said Tom Jansen, Northwest Regional Principal for Ware Malcomb.

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Modular Construction

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JUNE 13, 2023

98% of Borrowers Have a Below-Market Mortgage Rate They Refuse to Give Up ldeakins Tue, 06/13/2023 - 10:56 The majority of U.S. homeowners currently have a below-market mortgage rate, and rather than refinancing, many would-be sellers are backing out of the for-sale market A recent estimate from Goldman Sachs revealed that roughly 98% of outstanding borrowers currently have a below-market mortgage rate, and rather than selling their homes and relocating, that share is constraining the supply si

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Construction Dive

JUNE 13, 2023

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed suit against electrical contractor Hatzel & Buehler over alleged labor law violations.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 12, 2023

Developer Landsec has submitted plans to redevelop 55 Old Broad Street in London’s Square Mile with an office-led mixed-use scheme. The 480,000 sq ft scheme designed by Fletcher Priest Architects will involve demolition of the existing 55 Old Broad Street building, the link bridge over Wormwood Street and partial demolition of the southern and northern ends of 65 Old Broad Street.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 12, 2023

Ware Malcomb, an award-winning international design firm, today announced several leadership moves in its New York City and Newark, NJ offices to support continued business growth. Vincent Sorge has joined Ware Malcomb as Director, Interior Architecture & Design in their New York office. In the role, Sorge will be focused on business development and work closely with the firm’s other regional leaders to mentor staff, oversee projects and client relationships.

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Construction Management

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JUNE 15, 2023

Construction Prices Post Third Consecutive Monthly Decline ldeakins Thu, 06/15/2023 - 11:37 Residential construction costs are declining, but prices for some building materials continue to reach new highs Construction input prices are now 3.7% lower than they were a year ago after posting a 0.6% monthly decline in May, the third consecutive month of reduced costs, Construction Dive reports.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 16, 2023

The alleged episodes took place at an ExxonMobil plant in Texas before the worker was laid off in retaliation for complaining, according to court documents.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 15, 2023

Developers behind a planned £500m office scheme in Cambridge have revised designs to cut costs and speed up the construction programme. Joint developers Railpen and Socius are now hoping to press ahead with plans for twin offices once revisions for Botanic Place have been passed by local planners. The proposed changes to the existing planning consent include reducing the depth of the basement and delivering both buildings in one phase to shorten construction time by 21 months.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 13, 2023

Bethlehem, PA – www.metal-buildings-institute.org – The Metal Buildings Institute (MBI) has released a new informational module, Quality and Craftsmanship 201 – Retrofit Roofing. The module is in video format and available on the MBI website. The list price of $250.00 for the general public and $50.00 for MBCEA members includes 100 registration codes and unlimited viewing for a year.

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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

The Pro Builder

JUNE 12, 2023

How Rent Control May Actually Be Hurting Cost-Burdened Tenants ldeakins Mon, 06/12/2023 - 10:51 Tenants and landlords can both benefit from effective housing policies, but many existing regulations currently thwart new housing development that could ultimately reduce rental costs In response to a worsening housing affordability crisis, state legislatures across the country have introduced more than 60 rent control-related bills, adding to a number of rent regulations already implemented by over

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Construction Dive

JUNE 16, 2023

Investigators said Thursday that the pool deck at the Surfside, Florida, condo that collapsed in 2021 was corroded and improperly reinforced.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 14, 2023

J. Murphy & Sons Limited has posted another set of strong financial results as its direct delivery model continues to pay off The engineering and construction firm now employs 3,688 staff rand relies primarily on in-house capabilities while minimising subcontractor involvement. Latest results for the year to 31 December 2022 show group revenue up to £1,491m from £1,274m last time generating £44.5m pre-tax profit from £61.6m last time.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 14, 2023

DUBLIN, Ohio—Verdantas, a leading environmental and engineering consulting firm, is thrilled to announce its inclusion in the 2023 Best Firms To Work For in the AEC Industry by Zweig Group. This recognition underscores Verdantas’ commitment to creating a people-focused culture where team members thrive both personally and professionally. Zweig Group , a premier research, publishing, and consulting firm specializing in the AEC industry, annually compiles the Best Firms To Work For list to c

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Construction Management

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JUNE 14, 2023

Experts Confident That Housing Inflation Will Soon Fall—Here’s Why ldeakins Wed, 06/14/2023 - 11:48 Housing experts predict "with a high a degree of confidence" that shelter inflation will decelerate in the second half of the year Shelter accounts for more than a third of the consumer price index (CPI) weighting, and though housing inflation has been high for months, economists say it has now peaked and may soon begin to reverse.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 15, 2023

Heavy industrial bookings plunged while commercial and institutional projects treaded water, as public works propped up the overall sector.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 14, 2023

Yorkshire-based modular house builder ilke Homes is being offered to potential buyers for bids of over £1. Backers of the loss-making ilke are understood to have approached three major house builders in an effort to attract further investment into the business. Those thought to have been approached include Barratt, Bellway and Taylor Wimpey. The firm revealed last Friday that work had been stopped on sites and its 250,000 sq ft factory in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire while a backer was being s

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Government Works 258

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 12, 2023

Jennifer Sloan Ziegler, PE, PhD, ENV SP, CECP, M.ASCE, has joined Neel-Schaffer as an Environmental Senior Project Manager. Based in Jackson, she will provide environmental and coastal engineering management and design services for clients across the country while also assisting in strategic business development pursuits of new clients. Ziegler has 13 years of extensive and diverse experience as an environmental project engineer and manager working for consulting firms, a university, the U.S.

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Construction Equipment

The Pro Builder

JUNE 16, 2023

Luxury Development in Utah Uses Leading-Edge Tech to Enhance Health and Wellbeing qpurcell Fri, 06/16/2023 - 11:54 Americans spend the great bulk of their time—about 90% —indoors. The pandemic highlighted the health-related impacts of our indoor spaces, where concentrations of some pollutants can be two to five times higher than outdoors. Now, a new luxury development in Park City, Utah, aims to improve the healthfulness of people’s homes while also providing opportunities to spend more time out

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Construction Dive

JUNE 14, 2023

With phase 1 complete, the Army Corps of Engineers said the massive project is on schedule and is slated to finish in 2030.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 12, 2023

A drone fell from the sky and hit a construction worker during a site inspection flight on a housing site in Lancashire. A report released by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch said the drone suffered a rapid loss of battery power above the Garsteng site. The remote pilot initiated an immediate automatic landing from the drone’s operational 50 metre height but it stopped responding to controls.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 16, 2023

The Utah Department of Transportation has selected an HDR-led team to provide program management services for its nearly $1 billion FrontRunner Strategic Double Track project. The project will add at least nine new segments of double track along the 83-mile FrontRunner commuter rail system and update signaling systems throughout the corridor. When complete, the project is expected to improve the frequency of the system’s peak hour service from 30 minutes to 15 minutes, increase overall service c

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