Construction Dive

JUNE 1, 2023

There are more job openings than there are unemployed Americans and construction, like many industries, faces a growing need for workers.

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MAY 31, 2023

National Grid Electricity Transmission has fired the starting gun on what will be one of the biggest tender races this year for the construction industry. The power distributor is planning to shake-up its delivery model for infrastructure in what will be its largest investment programme in generations. Opting for a collaborative procurement model, The Great Grid Upgrade Partnership will be split into two major lots: covering consultancy and construction works.

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Environmental Consulting Procurement Collaboration Building Design 322

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 1, 2023

By Luke Carothers Located in the shadow of the Brooklyn Bridge in lower Manhattan’s historic Seaport, the Tin Building by Jean-Georges is a sprawling culinary destination. While the concept is new—housing multiple restaurants with open kitchens, innovative retail concepts, and a central market—the building itself was constructed in 1907 as the center of the Fulton Fish Market.

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The Pro Builder

JUNE 1, 2023

Concept Homes to Promote the Wellness that People Want from Their Homes qpurcell Thu, 06/01/2023 - 10:10 During the early days of the pandemic, community design and marketing expert Teri Slavik-Tsuyuki of tsk ink found herself growing increasingly frustrated. She noticed that so much news coverage focused on the pandemic’s effects on many industries—but not its effects on the spaces where people were suddenly spending the bulk of their time.

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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

MAY 30, 2023

The suddenly-everywhere tech can spit out a contract lickety-split. But would you trust your $100 million project to it?

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Contracts 382

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 1, 2023

A shake-up in construction of the central section of HS2’s phase one route from London to the West Midlands will see the Align contracting joint venture take over responsibility for a stretch previously assigned to EKFB. The Enquirer understands the changes involve a number of sites in the North Chilterns area where EKFB (Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Construction and Bam Nuttall) was main contractor.

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The Pro Builder

MAY 30, 2023

Teardown-Rebuilds Are Taking Over the New-Home Market ldeakins Tue, 05/30/2023 - 10:40 Rather than hunting for increasingly scarce vacant lots, builders are tearing down existing properties to add new infill homes to favorable neighborhoods A National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) report recently found that in 2021, nine percent of new homes resulted from teardowns, a share that continues to rise as undeveloped lots become increasingly hard to find.

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Construction Dive

MAY 30, 2023

Turner maintained its No. 1 ranking while first-timer MasTec claimed the third spot in this year’s list of construction industry giants.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 30, 2023

Luton Town FC is aiming to start groundworks for its planned new 23,500-capacity stadium before the end of the year. The club is pressing ahead with its Power Court stadium plan with the aim of submitting detailed plans before for its first match in the Premier League. The club’s development arm, 2020 Developments, has just released new images as it gears up to fast-track the planned new stadium in the heart of Luton’s town centre.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 1, 2023

By Steve Insley Kings Cross Station became the largest railway station in Britain when it opened in 1852, and today, it remains one of England’s most important historic buildings. The area surrounding the station has a deep history and, despite its decline following World War II, is once again a London hot spot. Over the last 15 years, the Kings Cross neighborhood has undergone an urban transformation.

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JUNE 2, 2023

Styrofoam’s Promise for Hurricane-Proof Homes qpurcell Fri, 06/02/2023 - 12:29 Styrofoam. Often used to hold gas station soda and break room coffee, it’s sometimes seen as a product of the past. But as it turns out, there may be bigger opportunities for the polystyrene foam to benefit our daily lives—and it comes in the form of building homes. Vero Building Systems , a building materials manufacturing company, has begun production of its lightweight structural concrete insulated panels (SCIP).

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Construction Dive

JUNE 1, 2023

Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 2, 2023

Student developer Fusion has terminated its contract with Henry Construction on a £72m purpose-built student scheme in Brent Cross, North London. The termination of the contract to build the 22-storey project comes as a growing list of subcontractors and suppliers on projects around the capital complain that they are not being paid by the contractor.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 29, 2023

VANCOUVER, WASH. – The bi-state Interstate Bridge Replacement program will host in-person neighborhood forums on Wednesday, May 31 in Vancouver and Tuesday, June 6 in Portland, Ore. Community members are invited to participate and ask questions. Program staff will be available to provide information and answer questions. Interstate Bridge Replacement Program neighborhood forums: When: 5 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, May 31 Where: Vancouver Community Library, Columbia Room, 901 C Street, Vancouver, Was

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Construction Management

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MAY 27, 2023

Attainable Housing Options: Rethinking the Starter Home ibush Sat, 05/27/2023 - 07:30 Three rapidly emerging design and development trends are helping to make housing more attainable without sacrificing style or convenience Jenni Nichols A solution for attainable housing—or housing within reach of people earning an area’s median income—has eluded our industry for the past several years.

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Construction Dive

MAY 30, 2023

The proposed legislation could also advance the Mountain Valley Pipeline and help boost the construction workforce, according to one trade group.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 31, 2023

Construction training body CITB has been given a “requires improvement” rating following its latest Ofsted inspection. The inspectors called for improvement across a whole range of fields including quality of education, leadership and management and apprenticeships. The latest ranking comes as CITB has changed its business model since the last “outstanding” rating in 2017.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 1, 2023

by Luke Carothers The collection of islands that now make up the state of Hawaii have been inhabited by humans for the better part of the last two millennia. The first to arrive did so in wooden canoes that carried themselves, plants for cultivation, and livestock. These first inhabitants found few edible plants that were native to the islands, and began to cultivate the plants they brought with them.

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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 2, 2023

NAR Kicks off Community Service Projects for Realtor Volunteer Days ldeakins Fri, 06/02/2023 - 10:28 The National Association of Realtors is gearing up for Realtor Volunteer Days, a week of nationwide community service projects The National Association of Realtors (NAR) is calling on all of its members to participate in Realtor Volunteer Days this Saturday through June 11.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 1, 2023

Additional upward pressure on materials costs will lead to a permanent shift in prices, according to construction industry sources.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 29, 2023

Nuclear decommissioning client Magnox has started the tender race for major demolition work at its former Trawsfynydd nuclear site in Gwynedd, North Wales. As part of the ongoing decommissioning of the site, Magnox has started the bid race for the complex project to reduce the height of the site’s 55m tall reactor buildings by around a third. The shortening work represents a significant milestone in the programme to safely and sustainably decommission the site.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 2, 2023

Hawthorne, N.J. (May 23, 2023): Ken Jennings, the greatest Jeopardy! player of all time, Jeopardy! co-host and best-selling author, is presenting the Hal Hunt Lecture on Communications at DFI’s 48th Annual Conference on Deep Foundations , being held October 31–November 3, in Seattle. When it comes to quiz shows, no one has done it better than Jennings.

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Construction Management

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JUNE 2, 2023

Central PA HBA and Penn State Partner to Educate Women About Skilled Trades ldeakins Fri, 06/02/2023 - 11:05 The Builders Association of Central Pennsylvania is partnering with Penn State University to teach young women about opportunities for career development in the skilled trades Over the past several years, the Builders Association of Central Pennsylvania (BACP) has seen a large boost in engagement among young women from across the region due to its strong ties with several schools in the a

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Construction Dive

JUNE 1, 2023

Admares, a Finland-based buildings and homes manufacturer, will build a 2.5-million-square-foot factory as part of its relocation to the United States.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 2, 2023

Kent based contractor Claritas Group is heading for liquidation after being sunk by cash-flow and inflationary pressures. CEO and founder Jon Wardle confirmed the news in a statement while thanking staff and suppliers for the impact of the failure. He said: “I am sad to announce that Claritas Group has started the process of a Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidation. “Firstly, I must thank every member of the Claritas team that kept supporting me, each other, all our customers that supporte

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 2, 2023

Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today the Trimble ® X9 3D laser scanning system, a new versatile reality capture solution for surveying, construction and engineering professionals. The X9 is built on Trimble’s proven laser scanning technologies, engineered to enhance performance in more environments while leveraging innovations such as Trimble X-Drive technology for automatic instrument calibration, survey-grade self-leveling and laser pointer for georeferencing.

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Construction Equipment

The Pro Builder

JUNE 2, 2023

Newly Renovated Homeless Shelter Opens in Corona, Calif. ldeakins Fri, 06/02/2023 - 11:18 The recently renovated Corona Harrison Shelter/Navigation Center will provide temporary housing and health resources to homeless individuals starting in June After three years of federally funded construction totaling $3.3 million, a once shuttered emergency shelter has reopened in Corona, Calif.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 1, 2023

The Montgomery County Circuit Court said the official had operated in bad faith in building the $120 million project 1 mile away from a toll company’s existing span.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 30, 2023

Glencar has confirmed securing the job to build a 240,000 sq ft warehouse facility at Alexandra Docks within Peel Ports Port of Liverpool development. The £28m facility at the Alexandra Dock site is the biggest single warehousing investment at the Port of Liverpool over the last six years. Equivalent to five football pitches in length the Alexandra Dock multi-user warehouse will also have a dedicated quay and cranes to optimise vessel discharge as part of the new development.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 2, 2023

Ware Malcomb , an award-winning international design firm, announced today that Francisco Perez-Azua has been named Director, Interior Architecture & Design in the Miami office. In the role, Perez-Azua is responsible for leadership and continued growth of the Interiors Studio in the region. “Francisco is proven industry leader and has established strong relationships with key partners across the design and construction industries,” said Rei Gomez, Regional Director for Ware Malcomb’s Miami

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