The Pro Builder
JUNE 18, 2024
In San Diego, the weather is pleasant, the water views are lovely, and affordable housing is hard to find. “San Diego is at the forefront of California’s affordable housing crisis, and California is at the forefront of a national housing shortage,” San Diego Magazine recently wrote.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 17, 2024
Making an Imprint in Houston, Texas 3D printed construction continues to have a measurable impact on the industry because of its ability to reduce costs and increase efficiency. The latest example is in Spring Branch, Texas, now the home of the first multi-story 3D printed house in the United States. PERI 3D Construction worked collaboratively with HANNAH , an architectural-based design firm; and CIVE , a construction engineering company, on the groundbreaking project, which integrated the ceme
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The Pro Builder
JUNE 18, 2024
Markets once sought after due to their coastal environments are now being reevaluated as climate change intensifies. According to CNBC, sea level rise, flooding, and erosion are changing perspectives about luxury coastal housing markets such as Dana Point, Calif., and Nantucket, Mass. Along the East and Gulf Coasts, 33 ZIP codes have a median home value of at least $1 million, and in these areas, a combined 77,005 properties are at risk of flooding.
Construction Dive
JUNE 18, 2024
The federal agency wants to empower the industry to make the jobsite safer for all workers, Vice Chair Jocelyn Samuels told Construction Dive.
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The Construction Index
JUNE 20, 2024
Springfield Partnerships, the affordable housing arm of Scottish house-builder Springfield Group, has signed a £8.2m contract to build 42 new homes for Grampian Housing Association.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 19, 2024
By Mark Zweig, Chairman and Founder, Zweig Group From The Zweig Letter Entrepreneurship is all about seeing and doing things differently from everyone else, so maybe you should be more questioning of the status quo. When it comes to business – more specifically the AEC business – there are certain things that people say or do that are rarely ever questioned.
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Construction Dive
JUNE 17, 2024
Two Turner Construction superintendents who tend hives say both pursuits come down to listening to your workers and having a Plan B.
Prodyogi
JUNE 20, 2024
Gypsum, a naturally occurring mineral, has become a cornerstone of modern construction. Its versatility and affordable features have led to the development of several innovative products designed to meet specific construction needs.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 21, 2024
Irvine, Calif. – McCarthy Building Companies , the oldest privately held national construction company in the country, and Hoag recently celebrated the topping out of Hoag’s Sun Family Campus Surgical Pavilion in Irvine, CA. The topping out ceremony signifies the completion of the structural phase of the Surgical Pavilion at Hoag’s Sun Family Campus in Irvine which will contain 24 Acuity-Adaptable ICU patient rooms, 12 private pre/post-operative rooms, 12 post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) bays,
The Pro Builder
JUNE 18, 2024
The construction industry continues to struggle to retain young workers, which is a problem as Baby Boomers are projected to age out of the workforce by 2030. According to For Construction Pros, the labor shortage remains a major area of concern for many industry professionals, with research showing there are open positions at 85% of construction firms.
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Managing construction projects in disparate systems and spreadsheets is difficult due to numerous moving parts and diverse stakeholder needs. A dynamic, intuitive software solution is essential for everyone involved—owners, designers, engineers, Construction Managers, and General Contractors. Companies need a secure, centralized system to manage documents, scheduling, financials, and more.
Construction Dive
JUNE 21, 2024
The Providence, Rhode Island-based builder hired construction veteran Ryan Heeter to lead its operations in California, Arizona and Nevada.
The Construction Index
JUNE 20, 2024
Dutch heavy-lift and transport specialist Mammoet has unveiled a new contender for the title ‘World’s most powerful land-based crane’ Read Full Article: The Construction Index
Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 17, 2024
Former assistant secretary of largest North American ferry system is providing strategic leadership for multimodal and tolling projects for WSP clients across the U.S. SEATTLE — Patty Rubstello, PE, joined WSP, a leading engineering, environment and professional services consultancy, as national transportation strategic advisor. In her new role, Rubstello, who served more than 33 years with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) in a variety of roles, provides leadership and
The Pro Builder
JUNE 17, 2024
While many U.S. housing markets continue to see elevated home prices, some markets are likely to see prices dip by the end of 2024. According to insight from Yahoo! Finance, cities that are expected to see a significant drop are ones that have seen home prices soar over the last several years. Larger cities, such as San Francisco and New York City, could see a drop in prices by more than 5% due to remote work trends allowing people to move farther away from pricy areas, says real estate agent Be
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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
Construction Dive
JUNE 18, 2024
Synagro-WWT, Hensel Phelps and Yogi Kwong Engineers will upgrade the Sand Island Wastewater Treatment Plant.
New Civil Engineer
JUNE 20, 2024
Building a new rail link from Aberdeen to Fraserburgh via Peterhead could save lives and boost the economy in the region, according to research. The post Aecom and Stantec study shows benefits of new rail link from Aberdeen to Fraserburgh appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 21, 2024
Bromley Companies’ newly restored 11-story mixed-use building in the Flatiron District recognized by the U.S. Green Building Council for its use of AI to efficiently allocate energy NEW YORK – The Bromley Companies, developer of a diversified national portfolio, announced today that it has been awarded LEED Gold Certification for its flagship 122 Fifth property in Manhattan.
The Pro Builder
JUNE 20, 2024
Population booms in some U.S. cities may indicate where more housing should be built. Citing information from the U.S. Census Bureau, the ResiClub blog recently put together a list of cities with the highest population gains year-over-year, as well as cities that saw the biggest population declines. Interestingly, the top four cities with the highest gains are in Texas, including Celina, Fulshear, Princeton, and Anna.
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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
Construction Dive
JUNE 17, 2024
Online training solutions will play an important role in helping contractors develop teams for peak performance.
The Construction Index
JUNE 17, 2024
Investment company Zenzic Capital has provided around £17m of development finance to fund the construction of 43 residential open market properties across five separate UK schemes.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 21, 2024
LAS VEGAS – Platinum Contracting, a leading Las Vegas contractor specializing in heavy civil and underground utilities, has completed a large-scale underground infrastructure project in Summerlin. The installation supports the expansion of Southern Nevada’s largest master plan community, setting the foundation for several planned subdivisions. Platinum’s vital utility feeder project in Summerlin’s west area involved the installation of dry utilities, which are fundamental in the developm
The Pro Builder
JUNE 18, 2024
In 2022, 1.4 million homes were constructed across the U.S.—the most homes built annually since 2007. Despite this, the U.S. housing shortage has only gotten worse over the last few years. According to research from housing market platform Zillow, the U.S. was short 4.5 million homes in 2022, up from 4.3 million the prior year. This is likely due to an increase in households as well as minimal construction activity in the decade before the COVID-19 pandemic.
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To maximize your construction firm's profitability with a construction-specific software platform, your firm will be able to streamline every aspect of your operations. By design, this next-generation solution should offer unified functionality, replacing outdated systems and providing key capabilities including job costing, contract development, resource planning, and more.
Construction Dive
JUNE 20, 2024
Tim Kretzschmar, the former head of the company’s central region, will oversee businesses such as Timberlab and Swinerton Energy.
New Civil Engineer
JUNE 21, 2024
A report going before the Programme and Investment Committee next week contains a series of updates on its £1bn programme of major upgrades to the tube network, the DLR, High Speed 2 (HS2), The East London Line and London Trams. The document asks for an… The post TfL provides updates on capital project works as enhancements budget increased by £30M appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 21, 2024
Civil+Structural Engineer Media is gearing up for the 2024 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement (YEA) competition and we need you. We are still a little less than three months from the start of the 2024 YEA competition, but now is the time to start thinking about those projects that really stood out this year and prepare to submit them for this prestigious award.
The Pro Builder
JUNE 21, 2024
Century Communities, a Colorado-based home builder, teamed up with the Houston Texans, The Howard Hughes Corporation, the Greater Houston Builders Association, and Operation Finally Home, to provide a new mortgage-free home for a family in Houston. During a Texans game in December 2022, U.S. Army Sergeant Joanna Ellenbeck was welcomed onto the field to be recognized as a Texans’ Salute to Service honoree where she was surprised with the home.
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At the highest level, contractors understand the importance of accurately predicting and preparing for variances in costs or schedules when delivering a construction project. In fact, leaders know it is essential to the profitability, cash flow and potential viability of projects. For that reason, forward-thinking decision-makers who know that forecasting is a complex process, also realize that this is not feasible by using out-of-date systems.
Construction Dive
JUNE 20, 2024
The 32-story mixed-use structure, adjacent to the city’s North Market, is scheduled to open in 2026.
The Construction Index
JUNE 19, 2024
Dutch site-security firm BauWatch has launched a relocatable solar-powered security camera designed to tackle a ‘rising tide’ of theft and vandalism.
Contractor Bookkeeping
JUNE 21, 2024
In the construction industry, unexpected challenges can arise at any moment. Numerous factors, from material delays to unforeseen weather conditions, can disrupt project timelines and budgets. From terrorism to fire, from extreme weather or earthquakes to cyber-attacks – how would your business cope if it was affected? Would your staff know what to do?
The Pro Builder
JUNE 21, 2024
Biophilic design, or the idea of letting nature into your home, is more than just adding a few plants. According to housing market platform Redfin, there are many ways to let nature into the home when remodeling or building from the ground up. This can be done in a range of ways, from enhancing natural lighting to incorporating indoor-outdoor spaces into a home’s design.
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For specialty contractors, using a construction software platform helps to lay the technological foundation required to support future growth and improved financial performance. Through integrated back office and field capabilities, you can improve how you bid, plan, staff, run, monitor, and close out self-performing projects, all while improving operational excellence.
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