Construction Dive

OCTOBER 10, 2023

It’s time to plan for the year to come. Construction Dive has you covered with a full list of the industry conferences, expos and meetings on tap for 2024.

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OCTOBER 13, 2023

Darmstadt, Germany – LocLab, part of Hexagon, today announced the launch of LocLab Cloud, powered by HxDR. The cloud-based platform offers a secure end-to-end solution for 3D digital twins, allowing management and monitoring of models. It acts as an open platform, enabling partners to upload, update, access and share their own digital 3D content. Generic interfaces facilitate integration with existing systems, such as ERP, FM and IoT.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 11, 2023

PhiusCon 2023 Heads to Houston, Texas qpurcell Wed, 10/11/2023 - 11:03 PhiusCon, the leading passive building conference for climate-specific zero energy design, construction, and building science, heads to Houston this November 7-10, 2023. Hosted by Phius , a non-profit organization committed to decarbonizing the built environment, the conference brings together building science experts, manufacturers, and attendees who all seek to learn about and reduce the impact of buildings as a contributin

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Prodyogi

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Every construction project starts with preparing the site for construction. This preparation of the land is what we define as construction grading or so-called site grading. The construction site can be graded levelled or sloped based on the requirements of the project.In this article, we will discover construction grading, its types, importance, and its construction features.

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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

Construction Dive

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Despite firms’ stable profit margins and expanding sales, the economy faces several challenges that could affect construction, said ABC’s chief economist.

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OCTOBER 12, 2023

Reston, VA – Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (the “Company” or “Bowman”) (NASDAQ: BWMN), a national engineering services firm delivering infrastructure solutions to customers who own, develop and maintain the built environment, announced the appointment of Lance Hendrix, PE, to the newly created position of Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). “Lance’s experience and impressive track record in the engineering and construction industry, along with his strategic vision, align him perfectly with our str

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Prodyogi

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Demolition of buildings is a very messy process that would result in a humongous amount of waste and dust. This challenge is solved innovatively by a unique method of demolition called top-down demolition.A lone excavator digger working on the roof of a 12 story building in Taiyuan, Shanxi province, China.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 9, 2023

With staggering mental illness and suicide rates in construction reported across nearly all regions, it’s clear that improving working conditions and addressing mental health is critical.

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OCTOBER 13, 2023

WESTMINSTER, Colo. —Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today the availability of a Trimble Ready® factory option for new Mincon piling and drilling attachments. As a result of this collaboration, Mincon Drill Mast Attachments for skid steers and excavators now have an option for the installation of the Trimble® Groundworks Machine Control System, which can significantly reduce the cost and complexity of the installation for the contractor.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Motel Conversion: A Motel Becomes a Model for Affordable Housing ldeakins Mon, 10/09/2023 - 15:01 A dilapidated Econo Lodge motel becomes the prototype for an adaptive reuse program to provide supportive housing Michele Lerner When Jamboree Housing, an affordable housing nonprofit headquartered in Irvine, Calif., approached Manuel Salazar to renovate an obsolete Econo Lodge motel in nearby Anaheim, his first thought was that this adaptive reuse motel conversion would be simple to deliver.

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Prodyogi

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The traditional approach to managing temperature control in buildings often treats heating and cooling as distinct and isolated systems. Typically, heating is accomplished using primary fuels, furnaces, or electric resistance heaters, while cooling relies on air-conditioning units.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 12, 2023

In honor of Friday the 13th, this taboo level in buildings from condos to offices is often relegated to storing HVAC and mechanical equipment, but it doesn’t need to be that way, says engineer Johnathan Meade.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 10, 2023

ALACHUA, Fla. — After a year of incredible guests and meaningful conversations, The Builders’ Table podcast is starting its second season with a special 50th episode in October, the one-year anniversary of the show’s debut. As the official podcast of the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER), The Builders’ Table seeks to educate, empower and engage listeners on the importance of the construction industry.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The Federal Reserve Tightens Its Grip on the US Housing Market ldeakins Tue, 10/10/2023 - 10:33 Mortgage rates just surpassed a 23-year high, and experts say more rate hikes are on the horizon Mortgage rates reached 7.49% for 30-year fixed-rate loans during the week ending Oct. 5, up from the previous week's 7.31%. This steep increase, marking a 23-year high, is driven by rising inflation, labor market fluctuations, and uncertainty regarding the Federal Reserve's actions.

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Construction Management

New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 12, 2023

National Highways has completed the removal of infill from beneath the Great Musgrave bridge in Cumbria but there will be no additional strengthening or weight restrictions implemented before it reopens, despite the roads body's previous claims. The post Previously infilled Great Musgrave bridge to reopen without strengthening or weight restrictions appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The third annual event to increase workforce diversity will draw participants from every state and Puerto Rico while expanding internationally as well.

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OCTOBER 9, 2023

SUGAR LAND, TX: HCSS, a leading provider of innovative software helping heavy civil construction businesses streamline their operations, highlights HCSS Plans, a digital plans management solution ideal for construction job site foremen in the field. With its near real-time version control; organization and syncing of markups; ability to show precisely how the planned construction looks in the field; and easy to use built-in calculators for determining common material quantities, HCSS Plans helps

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Industry Leaders Warn of Economic Risks Caused by Soaring Mortgage Rates ldeakins Wed, 10/11/2023 - 10:26 Three industry giants recently addressed Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to warn of the adverse effects ongoing interest rate hikes could have on the housing market The National Association of Realtors (NAR), the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), and the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), recently addressed a letter to Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell expressing con

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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 News

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Vistry has written to its subcontractors asking for a 10 per cent reduction on the prices agreed in current contracts, sparking anger in the sector. In an email sent to suppliers last month, the housebuilder said its exit from private housebuilding – which it announced… The post Anger as Vistry asks suppliers for 10% discount appeared first on Construction News.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Strength in education, life sciences and healthcare boosted the institutional segment, while a weaker office outlook drove commercial activity down.

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OCTOBER 10, 2023

What: The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) will host WE23, the world’s largest conference for women in engineering, on October 26-28 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Invent It. Build It — is specifically designed for Los Angeles-area girls ages 10-18, their parents, and educators who spend the day participating in engineering activities and competitions in addition to learning about local clubs, after-school programs, scholarships, and future careers.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 12, 2023

How Have Homebuyers Changed Over the Last Two Years? ldeakins Thu, 10/12/2023 - 11:13 The U.S. housing market has undergone significant changes over the last two years, and so too have today's homebuyers The National Association of Home Builders' (NAHB) recent analysis of the 2021 American Housing Survey revealed some common characteristics among homebuyers over the last two years.

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Construction Management

New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Construction of a new integrated ticket hall at Elephant & Castle station has been completed to basement level five while preparation for new passenger tunnels is underway. The post Elephant & Castle upgrade sees progress in basement works and prepares for tunnelling appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Four years after the disaster that killed three workers, the Orleans Parish District Attorney said OSHA’s long settlement talks hindered the case.

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OCTOBER 13, 2023

St. Louis, MO – American architect, writer and educator Frank Lloyd Wright famously said, “Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature, it will never fail you.” Incorporating natural elements and designing around natural landscapes became the inspiration behind many of Wright’s iconic home designs of the early to mid-1900s. Today, biophilic design – the practice of reconnecting people and nature within the built environment – is alive and well in higher education spaces, and for good reason.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 13, 2023

HUD Allocates $212M to Build Affordable Housing for Disabled Americans ldeakins Fri, 10/13/2023 - 10:37 The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is providing $212 million to boost affordable housing for Americans with disabilities The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Office of Multifamily Housing has announced $212 million in funding to expand the supply of affordable housing and supportive services for individuals with disabilities.

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Construction News

OCTOBER 13, 2023

A coalition of unions has called for the removal of asbestos from all public buildings within the next 40 years. Unions representing more than four million workers wrote to political party leaders to ask them to include in their general election manifestos a policy to… The post Unions call for parties to adopt asbestos-removal plan appeared first on Construction News.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 9, 2023

A deluge of private sector funding, rapid growth and a strong business environment contribute to the Ohio city’s surging starts.

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OCTOBER 13, 2023

NEW YORK, N.Y. —Bendheim’s channel glass , manufactured by Glasfabrik Lamberts of Germany, now carries both an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) and a Health Product Declaration (HPD), supporting architects and designers’ demands for sustainability. “This news reflects our dedication to information transparency, equipping professionals with the knowledge to make environmentally responsible choices,” observed Bendheim Vice President of Corporate Development Rodrigo Menino.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 13, 2023

ULM School of Construction Management Receives $250K Donation ldeakins Fri, 10/13/2023 - 10:46 The University of Louisiana Monroe School of Construction Management recently received a donation of more than $250,000 to enhance its facilities Louisiana's State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) and the Contractors’ Education Trust Fund (CETF) have donated $254,300.84 to the University of Louisiana Monroe School of Construction Management.

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