OSHA proposes rule to protect workers from extreme heat
Construction Dive
JULY 2, 2024
Released this morning, the standard would require employers to provide water and rest breaks when high heat creates a hazardous work environment.
Construction Dive
JULY 2, 2024
Released this morning, the standard would require employers to provide water and rest breaks when high heat creates a hazardous work environment.
The Pro Builder
JULY 2, 2024
It's no secret that home prices have soared during the past few years, so much so that, according to the April 2024 Case-Shiller house price index released on June 25, the seasonally adjusted National Index (SA) was reported as being 73% above the housing-bubble peak we saw in 2006. However, insight from the Calculated Risk blog points out the importance of looking at house prices in "real terms," that is, their relative price over time.
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New Civil Engineer
JULY 3, 2024
Runoff ponds used for water and pollution management around the M25 may be full of hazardous waste as National Highways is unable to identify when they were last cleaned. The post M25 runoff ponds possibly full of hazardous waste due to National Highways ‘avoiding liabilities’ appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
BDC Network
JULY 1, 2024
Mastering office layouts: 5 primary models for maximum efficiency and productivity 0 qpurcell Mon, 07/01/2024 - 12:10 Office Buildings When laying out an office, there are many factors to consider. It’s important to maximize the space, but it’s equally important to make sure the design allows employees to work efficiently. Kelly Shields, LEED AP, Senior Architectural Graduate Office Buildings Designers Architects Lists When laying out an office , there are many factors to consider.
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 Dive
JULY 1, 2024
Fall protection equipment is vital for protecting individuals working at heights. To ensure the equipment works efficiently and is in excellent condition, you must have your fall protection equipment inspected annually.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
JULY 1, 2024
IMAGINiT Technologies Every business is unique, so when it comes to digital transformation, the journey is different for every organization. The good news is that technologies like cloud computing now enable small and medium companies to adopt new capabilities that used to only be accessible to large enterprises with big IT budgets. There are several reasons why businesses of all sizes are forging ahead with digital transformation: Competitive advantage.
Prodyogi
JULY 4, 2024
In civil engineering, accurate measurements are essential. Surveying, a key part of this field, involves measuring and mapping the environment to help plan and build infrastructure. Engineers need to measure land dimensions, calculate material volumes, and determine angles for proper alignment. This requires using various units and conversion methods to ensure everything is precise.
Construction Dive
JULY 1, 2024
The firm said it's adjusting the pace of its investments but remains confident the facility will play an important role in its operations.
The Pro Builder
JULY 2, 2024
High home prices have had a major impact on the housing market, and rising home insurance costs are not helping. According to recent insight from the ResiClub blog, the average U.S. home insurance premium rate rose by 11.3% in 2023. Comparatively, in 2022, insurance premiums increased by 6.6%. Home insurance premiums increased the most in Gulf states, such as Texas and Florida, due to higher climate risk.
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As a specialty contractor, your success hinges on your ability to manage complex workflows, maintain cost control, and deliver projects on time. But are you still relying on outdated systems or multiple software packages that create data silos and inefficiencies? This comprehensive eBook reveals the 12 key reasons why investing in a construction-specific software platform is the game-changer your business needs.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JULY 5, 2024
Learn how this builder is constructing net zero energy ready, affordable workforce housing. Lake City, Colo. — Join Green Builder Media on Wednesday, July 17 at 2:00 ET for a free webinar on building net zero energy ready homes at an affordable pricepoint. Howard Building Science is building beautiful net zero energy ready homes in Granite Falls, N.C., for around $200,000.
Construction News
JULY 4, 2024
Construction worker fatalities in the UK are 70 per cent higher than before the Covid pandemic, according to the latest annual statistics from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Data for the year to 31 March 2024 showed that 51 construction workers died in accidents… The post Construction fatalities 70% worse than five years ago appeared first on Construction News.
Construction Dive
JULY 2, 2024
Outlays for commercial builds faltered in May as those for civil projects rose again, propelling the overall nonresidential sector to a 6.2% gain for the year.
The Pro Builder
JULY 3, 2024
As home prices in major cities only continue to increase, there is a growing trend of young people moving to the suburbs. According to a report from storage marketing platform StorageCafe, suburban areas across the U.S. are now growing faster than major cities. This is largely due to the high cost of living compounded with hybrid and remote work trends allowing people to move further from city centers.
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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.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JULY 4, 2024
North American firm helps with stabilization effort on lighthouse staircase Cintec North America announces its Cementitious Grout Anchors were used in a project for the stabilization of the deteriorating staircase in the Morris Island Lighthouse, located on Morris Island, South Carolina. The lighthouse was opened in 1876 and decommissioned in 1962.
New Civil Engineer
JULY 4, 2024
Government work to justify classifying nuclear energy generation as “environmentally sustainable” cannot be produced as it is incomplete, despite ex-chancellor Jeremy Hunt making the announcement in the 2023 Spring Budget, NCE can reveal. The post Work to show nuclear ‘environmentally sustainable’ incomplete, 16 months after government announcement appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Dive
JULY 1, 2024
The Dallas-based contractor will provide engineering, procurement and construction management services for additional work at the site following its initial phase, which began in 2021.
The Pro Builder
JULY 5, 2024
Owning the highest share of homes in the U.S., Baby Boomers have a major impact on the housing market. Citing information from the National Association of Realtors, GoBankingRates reports Baby Boomers accounted for 53% of sellers and 39% of buyers between July 2021 and June 2022. Comparatively, Millennials only accounted for 28% of buyers and 18% of sellers during the same period.
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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
Civil + Structural Engineer
JULY 4, 2024
CHARLOTTE, N.C.– Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE:TOL), the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, announced the opening of its newest collection in its sought-after Griffith Lakes master-planned community in Charlotte, North Carolina. Griffith Lakes – Waterstone Collection offers picturesque wooded and lake-view home sites with pricing starting in the upper $500,000s.
Construction News
JULY 5, 2024
Suzannah Nichol is chief executive of Build UK Homes and infrastructure have been at the heart of manifestos and debates over the past six weeks, and Labour, the party that promised to ‘turbocharge’ housebuilding, is now in power with all eyes watching to see those… The post How Labour can keep its manifesto promise to power up construction appeared first on Construction News.
Construction Dive
JULY 3, 2024
Aaron Anderson, the director of innovation for Swinerton, dishes on the tech and the tools the firm uses to stay competitive.
The Pro Builder
JULY 5, 2024
Mortgage rate hikes don't appear to be slowing down. According to financial services company Intercontinental Exchange’s (ICE) July 2024 Mortgage Monitor Report, there has been a significant shift to higher average rates. As of May 2024, 24% of homeowners have mortgage rates of 5% or higher, compared with two years ago when nine out of 10 had rates below 5%.
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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
New Civil Engineer
JULY 3, 2024
Candidates running for the South Basildon and East Thurrock constituency, which includes the site of the northern part of the planned Lower Thames Crossing, have expressed opposition to the road scheme. The post Lower Thames Crossing opposed by local parliamentary candidates appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction News
JULY 5, 2024
For the first time in 14 years a Labour Party prime minister will preside in 10 Downing Street. Keir Starmer forming a new government today (5 July) after winning a majority of 172 seats. The party is expected to boost worker rights and union powers… The post Blacklisting and unions: Labour’s plans for the construction workforce appeared first on Construction News.
Construction Dive
JULY 1, 2024
In a landmark ruling, the justices overturned a 40-year-old precedent and significantly reduced the power of federal agencies to interpret the laws they administer.
The Pro Builder
JULY 5, 2024
While the construction industry has been facing an ongoing labor shortage, job openings were flat month-over-month. According to analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data by Construction Dive, there were 339,000 open construction jobs at the end of May, a decrease of 2,000, or about 0.6%, from the month prior. As of May 2024, 4% of construction jobs were unfilled, down from 4.5% year-over-year.
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Construction companies face daily challenges, from project delays to cost overruns. But with the right ERP software, these hurdles become opportunities for growth. This in-depth study covers how companies like Bartlett-Cocke General Contractors saw an 83% reduction in cost analysis time and a 62% decrease in vendor payment processing time by adopting a Construction ERP system.
Safety Services Company
JULY 3, 2024
With a growing number of companies embracing ISNetworld® , it’s no surprise that many prominent corporations are also becoming ISNetworld® hiring clients. This shift highlights the pressing need for contractors to achieve and maintain ISNetworld® compliance. Moreover, it presents a valuable opportunity for contractors to diversify their operations and explore new markets.
The Construction Index
JULY 5, 2024
For those who still have an appetite for 2024 general election news and views, here is a collection of comments received since the Labour Party was confirmed as having secured a stonking parliamentary majority.
Construction Dive
JULY 3, 2024
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