Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Contractors in Tampa — a big city with a small town feel — reap the benefits of one of the fastest-growing metros in the U.S.

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Wolgast Corporation

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

A larger building can typically be constructed at a lesser square footage price than a smaller building. The overall price tag may be more, but a bigger building will get better value per square foot than a littler building, based on similar material selection. This information can help an owner plan for their business’ future. Deciding the size of a building can be complicated without the help of an Architect.

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Construction Placements

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Top 25 Eco-Friendly Technologies in Construction for 2024 The construction industry has a significant impact on the environment, accounting for nearly 40% of global energy-related carbon emissions. In recent years, there has been a growing focus on developing eco-friendly technologies in construction to promote sustainability, reduce waste, and lower energy consumption.

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Housing Values Continue to Rise, Housing Market Gained $2.4T in Value Over Last Year ibush Wed, 02/28/2024 - 09:36 The total value of U.S. homes sees biggest gain in almost a year, with affordable East Coast and Midwest metros seeing gains of more than 10% Data analysis for more than 90 million U.S. residential properties as of December 2023 by real estate company Redfin shows that although there's lackluster demand due to elevated mortgage rates and housing affordability challenges, home values

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Construction News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Eight major housebuilders are being investigated for possible breaches of competition law. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a probe into “suspected anti-competitive conduct by housebuilders” relating to “concerns that they may have exchanged competitively sensitive information” including non-public information on sales prices,… The post Competition regulator launches probe into major housebuilders appeared first on Construction News.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

New leader focused on driving success of industrial and advanced manufacturing markets PITTSBURGH, PA – Global integrated design firm Stantec has promoted Greg Hall to lead the industrial sector for its Buildings practice, overseeing strategic direction, performance, and growth globally. With more than 20 years of experience, Hall has led major projects and pursuits across Stantec’s multidisciplinary Buildings division.

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

PanoLock+ is the only multi-point lock that lets you choose standard hardware kcichowicz Mon, 02/26/2024 - 09:35 An innovative adapter system lets PanoLock+ work with a variety of off-the-shelf hardware. Schlage, Emtek, Kwikset, Gatehouse, Brinks, Defiant – you choose. Enabled Active PanoLock+ is the only multi-point lock that lets you choose standard hardware.

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Prodyogi

MARCH 1, 2024

In the dynamic realm of construction projects, the role of a project manager is paramount. A proficient project manager is not merely a coordinator but also a strategist, a communicator, and a problem-solver. Understanding the multifaceted responsibilities of a construction project manager is crucial for ensuring the success of any construction endeavour.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Ryan Colker, vice president of innovation for the ICC, told Construction Dive what the code will mean for builders in the region and beyond.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 1, 2024

By Chad Clinehens , PE, President & CEO, Zweig Group From The Zweig Letter What it means to be an entrepreneur and run a smaller AEC firm in today’s competitive environment. Ask any leader of a smaller AEC firm about the challenges they face in today’s climate and you’ll likely get an earful. From recruiting and retention challenges to feeling like they are constantly being stalked by larger serial acquiring firms, sometimes it’s not easy to stay focused on the aspects of the business that b

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The Pro Builder

MARCH 1, 2024

Experts Discuss Women in Construction, Diversifying the Workforce ibush Fri, 03/01/2024 - 17:52 An expert panel discusses the various challenges and solutions emerging as more women embark on careers in construction While data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show that men still fill far more positions than women in the construction trades, women are making strides and businesses looking to diversify their workforces are creating a growing range of opportunities for women in the construc

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New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

High Speed 2 (HS2) Ltd and its main works contractor Align JV (Bouygues, McAlpine, VolkerFitzpatrick) celebrated the completion of the first bore of the 16km Chilterns tunnel today, 27 February. The post HS2 celebrates completion of first 16km drive for Chilterns tunnel appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The new complex will have 552 beds in what the owners claim will be one of the largest pediatric hospital campuses in the country.

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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

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

From The Zweig Letter By Jeremy Clarke , Director of Executive Search & Recruitment, Zweig Group Job descriptions need radical simplification for authenticity, brevity, and impact in attracting top talent. The saying “familiarity breeds contempt” is certainly true, but I’d like to offer an additional dimension to that old line for the purpose of this article: “Familiarity breeds complacency.

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The Pro Builder

MARCH 1, 2024

New-Home Trends: Home Sizes Shrink Further and Personalization Has Power ibush Fri, 03/01/2024 - 10:35 The National Association of Home Builders' latest new-home trends report shows homebuyers prefer fewer square feet, more personalization, and more tech During 2021 there was a brief bump up in the average size of new homes, but the home-size trend since then has been on a downward trajectory, with the average square footage dropping from 2,479 square feet in 2022 to 2,411 in 2023—the smallest a

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New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Overhead power lines will remain as the standard method for transmission of electricity, despite calls for more undergrounding, the government has confirmed. The post Electricity transmission lines to only be built underground in exceptional circumstances appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The recruiting process that works for office jobs isn’t always effective when looking for construction labor.

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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

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Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Smart solution for moving the complete structure saves time and minimizes disruption Built more than 100 years ago, and connecting Western and Eastern Europe, the Oder Bridge on the German-Polish border in Küstrin has since been seen as a symbol of Europe coming together. Over time, as bridges get used by heavy transport, they need replacing, and for such a historic railway bridge a special replacement was designed which was to be carried out with minimal disruption to the rail network.

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The Pro Builder

MARCH 1, 2024

Biden Administration Extends Federal Housing Financing Program ibush Fri, 03/01/2024 - 12:48 Funds from the program are used to develop or rehabilitate affordable rental homes, helping boost US housing supply In an announcement on Thursday, Feb. 29, the Biden administration said it is extending a federal housing financing program originally set to expire in September, Route Fifty reports.

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Construction News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

By David Strahan A small British startup has withdrawn from the market for measuring heat loss from new homes after legal threats from a subsidiary of one of the world’s biggest insulation manufacturers. In November, Saint-Gobain Isover, a subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, threatened to serve Redbarn… The post Legal threat forces startup out of heat-loss measurement market appeared first on Construction News.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The office market is under the most pressure, the bank’s finance chief Michael Santomassimo said on Monday.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie , the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has made several additions and promotions to strengthen its National Accounts team further, serving professional builders and LBM suppliers. “The National Accounts team is committed to prioritizing long-term outcomes. This fundamental value serves as a cornerstone that holds us accountable for making decisions that benefit both our customers and our organization,” said Nate Johnston,

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New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

High Speed 2’s (HS2’s) Chilterns tunnel boring machine (TBM) struggled through the final stretch of its 16km drive as slurry pipes became clogged with clay, officials told NCE. The post HS2 Chilterns TBM overcame difficult geology and clogged slurry pipes to reach finish line appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Specifier

MARCH 1, 2024

Preben Elnef, Gray|Hourigan representatives, and other LEGO representatives look at the plan of the site placed over a LEGO model of the factory site. Photo courtesy The LEGO Group recently appointed the program leader and general contractor to manage the construction of its more than $1 billion manufacturing site project in Richmond. Preben Elnef, with a decade of experience at LEGO, and currently working as the LEGO Group’s vice-president of workplace solutions and operations, will take over a

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

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

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 1, 2024

ClearMatt® Anodized Aluminum Adds Perfect Finish to Omega-Lite® ACM Panels Muskegon, MI – Lorin Industries, Inc., the global industry leader in the innovation and production of coil anodized aluminum, partnered with Laminators Incorporated to develop anodized aluminum panels for the chic Wren apartment complex in one of the most central, vibrant areas of downtown Los Angeles.

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New Civil Engineer

MARCH 1, 2024

As a one-time railway operator, I’ve sometimes pondered on which sort of engineer is the operator’s best friend. Probably it depends on what sort of railway you are operating. The post The development of HS2 was exemplary appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction News

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Paul Young is underwriting manager at Markel The green revolution is with us, and is being touted as a way to be more energy efficient and save money as the cost-of-living crisis impacts the UK. However, the shift to greater energy efficiency for domestic and… The post Asbestos: the unseen threat in the UK’s green revolution appeared first on Construction News.

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