Semiconductor company plans $600M investment in Colorado
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.
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.
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.
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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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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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.
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.
Construction Dive
JUNE 13, 2023
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed suit against electrical contractor Hatzel & Buehler over alleged labor law violations.
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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Build LLC Blog
JUNE 13, 2023
Build is actively thinking about how our industry impacts ecology. While reducing the environmental impact of our buildings is critical, we also want to understand how a holistic approach to site development can be used to regenerate degraded ecosystems. How we changed the Pacific Northwest Seattle is viewed as green, sustainable, and a gateway to outdoor recreation, which makes it easy to overlook that its surrounding environment has been heavily degraded as a result of two centuries of develo
The Pro Builder
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
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.
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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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
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.
The Pro Builder
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.
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.
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 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.
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
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.
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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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
The Pro Builder
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.
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.
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
Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (the “Company” or “Bowman”) (NASDAQ: BWMN), today announced the acquisition of California-based Advanced Applied Engineering, Inc., dba Infrastructure Engineers (“Infrastructure”). Headquartered in Brea, California, the firm provides a breadth of professional engineering, planning, environmental, geospatial, and municipal infrastructure services to cities and counties throughout Southern and Central California.
The Pro Builder
JUNE 12, 2023
How Rent Control May Actually Be Hurting Cost-Burdened Tenants ldeakins Mon, 06/12/2023 - 10:51 While both tenants and landlords can benefit from effective housing policies, many existing regulations 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 200 loca
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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