Construction Dive
APRIL 10, 2024
Institutional developments, which include life sciences and lab projects that surged during the pandemic, have now slowed down, according to Dodge Construction Network.
Prodyogi
APRIL 10, 2024
In an era where environmental consciousness is at the forefront of global conversations, the concept of green building has emerged as a beacon of hope for a more sustainable future. But what exactly is a green building, and why is it becoming increasingly vital in the realm of construction?
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Construction News
APRIL 11, 2024
Timber-frame volumetric specialist Lighthouse has gone under, with all 113 staff members losing their jobs following a failed bid to sell the business. The specialist, which was based in Sheffield, struggled with cashflow issues. The business behind it, IDMH, filed a notice of intention to… The post Staff made redundant as modular builder collapses appeared first on Construction News.
New Civil Engineer
APRIL 11, 2024
It’s an exciting time to be working in engineering. The UK government has set ambitious goals to achieve net zero by 2050. A crucial element to the net zero future is the government’s goal for all of the UK’s electricity to be derived from clean,… The post Empowering women in engineering: an industry perspective appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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Construction Dive
APRIL 11, 2024
Overall building material costs have now increased in every month of 2024, said Associated Builders and Contractors’ chief economist.
Civil + Structural Engineer
APRIL 8, 2024
By Taylor Ferranti, Commercial Vice President, Refrigerant Management Recently, the HVACR industry has been managing a new challenge when it comes to refrigerant management: counterfeit refrigerant recovery cylinders. While the industry understands the importance of refrigerant recovery – it safely contains refrigerants, prevents them from being released into the atmosphere, and enables refrigerant reclamation and reuse – this current challenge highlights an awareness gap of what makes a recover
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New Civil Engineer
APRIL 8, 2024
Saudi Arabia’s wildly ambitious plan to build 500m tall, mirrored, 170km long parallel skyscrapers, forming a 1.5M population desert city has been curtailed to 2.4km long. The post Neom | Plans for Saudi Arabia’s linear city cut from 170km to 2.4km appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Dive
APRIL 11, 2024
Although falls and struck-bys are the most frequent causes of injury, heat stress and fatigue were the most common contributors to incidents.
Civil + Structural Engineer
APRIL 10, 2024
FORT WORTH, Texas – McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. has completed construction on the Harmon Road project with the City of Fort Worth. Part of the city’s 2018 City Bond for Streets and Mobility Improvements, the project expanded a two-mile section of Harmon Road, between US287 and Golden Triangle Boulevard in north Fort Worth, from a two-lane roadway to a four-lane road with turn lanes and three integral roundabouts at major intersections with 10-foot-wide shared use sidewalks.
The Pro Builder
APRIL 12, 2024
Public Comment Period Opens for National Green Building Standard Updates ibush Fri, 04/12/2024 - 14:37 The 45-day public comment period for draft 2 of the 2024 NGBS begins on April 12, 2024 The National Green Building Standard (NGBS) is an ANSI (American National Standards Institute)-approved, third-party certified residential building standard that provides an affordable way to verify green construction practices in single-family, multifamily, remodeling, and land development projects.
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.
The Construction Index
APRIL 7, 2024
Critics are questioning National Highways’ decision to start enabling works for the £2.5bn Stonehenge tunnel project while legal challenges remain unresolved.
Construction Dive
APRIL 9, 2024
Work has resumed on the top 22 floors of the 1 million-square foot building, named 555 Tower, where Amazon paused its efforts in July 2022.
Civil + Structural Engineer
APRIL 12, 2024
A Qdos CWT (Conveying Wave Technology ) chemical metering pump ran for over 21 months dosing chlorine at Ergon – West Virginia Inc.’s paraffinic refinery in Newell, West Virginia in the United States, after replacing a diaphragm pump which lasted less than half the time on average. The Qdos CWT pump, which is now available with 130 PSI (9 bar) pressure capability, is dosing chlorine into the raw water stream as part of a process to produce sodium hydrosulfide (NaHS) for the paper and pulp indust
The Pro Builder
APRIL 12, 2024
5 Ways to Silence Squeaky Floors ibush Sat, 04/13/2024 - 09:57 Take these tips to heart to deliver quiet floors and satisfied homeowners Roy Fanara Unless your home’s going to be the set for a horror movie, no one likes a new home with squeaky floors that creak and pop. The problem is that homeowners only notice (and call the warranty department) when their floors make unwanted noises, and then it’s too late to do it right and avoid being haunted by callbacks and customer complaints. 5 Tips for
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Grow Leads & Visibility! Contractors need more than word-of-mouth. A strong website boosts visibility, draws in leads, showcases skills, and enhances your credibility. Learn how a quality site, that is easy to manage, can set you apart from the competition, and help can take your construction business to the next level. Marketpath is a leading provider of high-quality website solutions tailored for contractors and the construction industry.
Construction News
APRIL 11, 2024
The final report into the Grenfell Tower fire has been delayed for a third time – with its expected publication now pushed later into the summer. It was initially hoped that the report would be published last autumn, before being moved to early this year.… The post Final Grenfell Tower report delayed once again appeared first on Construction News.
Construction Dive
APRIL 10, 2024
Karen Higgins-Carter, the company’s chief information officer and a former banking industry executive, says contractors need to band together against cyber threats.
Civil + Structural Engineer
APRIL 12, 2024
Authoritative Study Now Available Heat fusing HDPE pipe sections provides a leak-free joint plus heightened security and protection from seismic events. IRVING, Texas – A new report that examines the required wall thickness for a fully fused high-density polyethylene (HDPE) water main to withstand the lateral spread from an earthquake or other seismic event has been published.
The Pro Builder
APRIL 12, 2024
Q1 2024 Foreclosure Activity Rises Slightly ibush Fri, 04/12/2024 - 09:27 Data show New York, Houston, and Chicago topping the list of major metros with the greatest number of foreclosure starts during Q1 2024 A recently released report from real estate data curator ATTOM shows that while foreclosure starts and filings increased slightly during Q1 2024, most notable was the overall decrease in the number of REO (real estate owned) properties.
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.
The Construction Index
APRIL 11, 2024
Housing maintenance contractor Mears Group turned over more than £1bn last year, with more than 40% of that coming from looking after asylum seekers.
Construction Dive
APRIL 9, 2024
Project kickoffs fell 40% last year, as a slew of COVID-era warehouse and distribution projects have outpaced demand.
Civil + Structural Engineer
APRIL 12, 2024
Nationally recognized expert brings four decades of experience in the procurement, zero- emission transition and operation of bus fleets and maintenance facility design BOSTON – Paul Kaufmann has joined HNTB as senior director of bus fleets and associate vice president, serving the firm’s transit and rail practice. Recognized throughout the industry as a leading technical expert in the procurement of bus fleets, facilities and operations, Kaufmann will serve as a technical resource and subject m
The Pro Builder
APRIL 12, 2024
Even With Inflation Running Hot and Elevated Mortgage Rates, Buyer Demand Rises ibush Fri, 04/12/2024 - 12:06 Mortgage rates will likely stay high for the next few months, but that doesn't seem to be deterring homebuyers Continuing elevated home prices and high mortgage rates make for steep housing payments: During the four weeks ending April 7, the median monthly U.S. housing payment was up 11% from a year ago, reaching an all-time high of $2,747.
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For Construction Pros
APRIL 11, 2024
How much will construction and other supply chains be impacted by the collapse of the Baltimore Bridge and the suspension of traffic through the Port of Baltimore? End users may temporarily face delays and increases.
Construction Dive
APRIL 10, 2024
The Chicago-based builder disclosed the breach, which affected 1,067 people, in a filing with the Maine Attorney General’s office on April 5.
Civil + Structural Engineer
APRIL 12, 2024
By Will Swearingen, Vice President & Director of Research & Advisory Services at Zweig Group From the Zweig Letter : The 2024 Valuation Report highlights strong AEC industry performance and essential metrics for firm leaders. The recent release of the 2024 Valuation Report of AEC Firms marks more than three decades of Zweig Group’s commitment to providing the AEC industry with comprehensive valuation data and analysis.
New Civil Engineer
APRIL 12, 2024
Options are being explored to expand the South Yorkshire Supertram network now that it is under the ownership of South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (Symca). The post South Yorkshire exploring possibilities of Supertram network extension appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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Contractor Bookkeeping
APRIL 12, 2024
Stepping up your marketing game as a construction business owner is always a welcome topic in my client conversations. Often, a contractor will chat with me about the best way to promote their company, primarily because there is no one but him running it. You may focus more on accounting and taxes at times, and at other times, your business may slow down, and sales become more challenging.
Construction Dive
APRIL 9, 2024
Delays could increase the risk of infrastructure act funding not achieving its intended benefits, cautions the Transportation Department’s Office of Inspector General.
The Construction Index
APRIL 11, 2024
Groundworks specialist Coinford is investing in a fleet of new Caterpillar excavators to meet demand for development projects in southeast England.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 8, 2024
Viewpoint enables contractors to better manage their projects, processes and people, using the data gathered to lower risk and improve margins.
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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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