The Pro Builder

APRIL 22, 2024

Webinar on Demand: 5 Tips to Build a High-Performance Home ibush Mon, 04/22/2024 - 07:46 See and hear how the production team for The New American Home 2024 achieved a remarkable -45 HERS rating for the residence. Discover details about how Sun West Custom Homes, in collaboration with green building consultant Two Trails, used an integrated approach to energy efficiency, air-tightness, and renewable energy to create this high-performance home that also improves indoor air quality and comfort fo

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Construction Dive

APRIL 22, 2024

When bad or soft soils are encountered on a job site, many contractors automatically turn to the same solutions they've always used. However, their "go-to" method could cost them more in material costs or lost time.

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New Civil Engineer

APRIL 22, 2024

Removal of the pieces of Baltimore’s collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge, with the biggest being between 400t and 500t, has required divers, engineers and a 1,000t capacity floating crane. The post How salvage workers are removing pieces of Francis Scott Key Bridge from the Patapsco River appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 111

Construction Dive

APRIL 22, 2024

Anaheim City Council gave preliminary approval to a 10-year plan that would create 7,800 construction jobs, according to the California Governor’s Office.

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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

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 24, 2024

People in AEC Profile: Selasie Buatsi Selasie Buatsi has been a Project Manager for BOND Civil & Utility Construction for the past four years, but she has been around the AEC industry for her entire life. Growing up in Ghana on the West Coast of Africa, Buatsi describes herself as a curious kid and often tagged along with her father to work. Her father owns several construction companies, and Buatsi’s curiosity was her introduction to the AEC industry.

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Change Management Project Management Construction Management Engineering 264

The Pro Builder

APRIL 23, 2024

Light But Tough: MDLR Brands’ Building Panels qpurcell Tue, 04/23/2024 - 09:33 The building panels manufactured by Tennessee-based MDLR Brands are so lightweight that just four people can carry a panel sheet measuring 8 by 32 feet. “You couldn’t have four men carry an 8-by-32 wooden or metal SIP,” says Harrison Langley, CEO, MDLR (pronounced “modular”) Brands.

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Construction Dive

APRIL 25, 2024

The development, adjacent to the Orlando Magic’s arena, includes a hotel, housing and an entertainment venue and is set to break ground this year.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 22, 2024

By Luke Carothers From the Zweig Letter Zweig Group experts share their insights on the unique challenges and opportunities faced by small, entrepreneurial AEC firms. More than five decades of experience in AEC industry leadership and expertise were on display during Zweig Group’s recent Fireside Chat Webinar. Using the format of a classic fireside chat, Mark Zweig, founder and chairman of Zweig Group , and Chad Clinehens, president and CEO of Zweig Group , explored topics and questions centered

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The Pro Builder

APRIL 26, 2024

What the NAR Commissions Settlement Means for Home Builders rbinsacca Fri, 04/26/2024 - 12:21 The legal settlement will improve transparency during the home sales process, mitigate predatory practices, and help preserve profitability for home builders Bob Schultz On March 15, 2024, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) proposed a $418 million settlement to end multiple lawsuits and investigations into its home-sale commission policies and practices.

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Construction News

APRIL 22, 2024

Staff at Crane Building Services & Utilities (BS&U) in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, are holding a strike ballot over pay. The ballot opened on Thursday (18 April) among 105 workers – or 78 per cent of the firm’s 151 employees – and will close on 2 May,… The post Staff at building services firm hold strike ballot appeared first on Construction News.

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Construction Dive

APRIL 23, 2024

The privately led Brightline West high-speed passenger rail line will slash travel times between Sin City and the Los Angeles area.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 22, 2024

The building provides technical spaces to support hands-on learning and research activities that are critical to the field of engineering Prairie View, TX – Prairie View A&M University recently opened their new Engineering Classroom and Research Building (EnCARB). The three-story building provides instructional and research laboratory space for the Roy G.

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The Construction Index

APRIL 23, 2024

Sizewell C has signed agreements to provide ‘best in class’ employment conditions for the thousands of construction workers who will build Britain’s next nuclear power station.

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For Construction Pros

APRIL 24, 2024

In the wake of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, and the blockage of the United State's ninth largest port, TRIP highlights the increasing backlog of infrastructure deterioration and the need for more domestic funding.

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Construction Management

Construction Dive

APRIL 26, 2024

While still awaiting funding approvals, the new complex would replace the historic Soldier Field and is part of a larger park and recreation project.

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Approvals 350

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 25, 2024

ROCKFORD, Illinois – Fehr Graham , a leading Midwest engineering and environmental firm, announces the hiring of Kyle Saunders as Chief Strategy Officer. With more than a decade of experience in municipal leadership and water infrastructure, Saunders joins Fehr Graham’s administrative leadership team. He is spearheading the firm’s growth strategies, analyzing operational Key Performance Indicators and fostering relationships across the firm.

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The Construction Index

APRIL 22, 2024

The Competition & Markets Authority has won an important legal challenge in the High Court, giving a boost to its investigations into collusion in the construction admixtures industry.

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Construction Specifier

APRIL 26, 2024

An exterior view of the Bend Science Station (BSS). Photo ©Alan Brandt Bend Science Station (BSS), a non-profit based in Bend, Ore., has a new home designed by Hennebery Eddy Architects, in the form of a light-flooded learning laboratory on the Oregon State University-Cascades (OSU) campus. An aerial view of the Bend Science Station (BSS). Photo ©Chris Murray The building’s design fuses experiential learning and architecture, seen in the demonstration tower, outdoor classroom, and visible sustai

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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

Construction Dive

APRIL 25, 2024

Mayor Andre Dickens decried the actions that have damaged construction equipment and disrupted work but said that the project will finish on time.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 25, 2024

Jay Aber, P.E., PTOE, a nationally recognized innovative leader in the transportation safety industry, has joined HDR’s traffic engineering practice. Aber, based in Kansas City, will build upon HDR’s commitment to progressive transportation safety, Complete Streets and multimodal planning solutions across all modes of transportation. “Jay’s dedication to helping clients identify, prioritize and implement solutions to create safer and more equitable transportation systems is inspirational,”

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The Construction Index

APRIL 26, 2024

The construction sector has seen a 39% rise in companies in 'significant' financial distress over the past year, according to an analysis.

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New Civil Engineer

APRIL 22, 2024

A roadmap to tripling the UK’s offshore wind manufacturing capability and providing a £25bn boost to the economy by 2035 has been released by key players in the nation’s offshore wind industry. The post Plan released to triple offshore wind supply chain and achieve £25bn economic boost by 2035 appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 119

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Construction Dive

APRIL 26, 2024

The real estate giant will leverage the tech firm’s spatial property data of 12 million spaces and 38 billion square feet across 177 countries.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

APRIL 26, 2024

In the world of small businesses, positive cash flow is king. The driving force keeps your business engine running smoothly, covering all your liabilities. But what happens when outflow exceeds inflow? Cash flow problems ensue, threatening the survival and growth of your construction business. These cash flow problems can originate from various sources, including macroeconomic issues like recessions, natural disasters, wars, and microeconomic problems like business decisions and performance.

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Construction Management Engineering 102

The Construction Index

APRIL 25, 2024

Norcros, the listed bathroom and kitchen products manufacturer, has entered into an agreement to sell Johnson Tiles UK to its management team.

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Construction Management 130

New Civil Engineer

APRIL 21, 2024

The Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) is seeking market engagement on a £600M to £900M contract to provide professional services for the delivery of infrastructure related to the testing and manufacturing of nuclear weapons. The post £900M contract for infrastructure for nuclear weapons testing and manufacturing to be tendered appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Equipment

Construction Dive

APRIL 23, 2024

The largest transportation infrastructure project in Virginia history is progressing albeit 18 months behind schedule.

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Construction News

APRIL 26, 2024

The opening of a new £365m entertainment venue has been postponed due to issues with its electrical systems. The Co-op Live Arena in Manchester, set to become the UK’s largest indoor venue, was built by Bam Construct with Wates-owned SES Engineering Services delivering mechanical and… The post New £365m arena opening postponed following power problems appeared first on Construction News.

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Electrical Systems Engineering 105

The Construction Index

APRIL 24, 2024

Construction union Unite has secured access to the HS2 Old Oak Common construction site – leaving the London tunnels as the only HS2 site where it is not welcome.

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Construction Placements

APRIL 25, 2024

Discover Your Readiness for a Postgraduate Degree in Construction Management with Our Free Online Test Considering a postgraduate degree in Construction Management? Gauge your readiness with our free, detailed online test designed specifically for aspiring construction managers. The post Discover Your Readiness for a Postgraduate Degree in Construction Management with Our Free Online Test appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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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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