Construction Dive

MAY 24, 2023

OpenAI’s much talked-about language model told Construction Dive that AI is meant to collaborate with contractors, not rob workers of their jobs.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 26, 2023

The government is considering plans to install solar power panels across the rooftops of commercial buildings. Its new Solar Taskforce met yesterday and highlighted the untapped potential of commercial buildings, schools, warehouses and car parks to generate solar power. Chris Hewett, chief executive of Solar Energy UK and co-chair of the Taskforce, said: “Installing rooftop solar power, whether at residential or commercial scale, is one of the best investments available, offering dramatic

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The Pro Builder

MAY 24, 2023

New-Home Sales Rise as Existing Housing Inventory Dries Up ldeakins Wed, 05/24/2023 - 10:26 Sellers are becoming increasingly hesitant to list their homes amid soaring interest rates, and that lack of for-sale inventory is forcing buyers into the new-home market A lack of existing housing inventory is pushing a growing number of homebuyers into the new-home market, signaling a year of strong sales ahead for home builders.

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New Civil Engineer

MAY 23, 2023

Investigations by the Environment Agency into the cause of a 4m wide sinkhole above the High Speed 2’s (HS2’s) Chiltern Tunnels in Buckinghamshire continue as drone footage of the issue has emerged. The post Environment Agency investigation continues as drone footage shows extent of HS2 Chiltern Tunnel sinkhole appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Dive

MAY 22, 2023

Hongtao Dang of Washington State University will develop a training program to engender jobsite cultures where workers feel comfortable speaking out.

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The Pro Builder

MAY 23, 2023

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) Updates qpurcell Tue, 05/23/2023 - 13:12 Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) offer flexibility to residential homeowners. These detached structures act as second living rooms, "in-law suites," and even rental spaces. In this project tracker page, we're collecting the latest ADU projects, market news, research, and trends.

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New Civil Engineer

MAY 21, 2023

Network Rail will be closing the Chiltern Main line in Buckinghamshire so its engineers can conduct permanent repairs to a Victoria drainage culvert. The post 12 week closure of Chiltern rail line planned for Victorian culvert repair and HS2 work appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Dive

MAY 22, 2023

May is Mental Health Awarness Month. Construction has the second highest rate of suicide among all U.S. industries, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 25, 2023

London’s Camden Council is advancing plans for a £470m mixed-use scheme near Kings Cross to provide 350 homes and 200,000 sqft of commercial space. The development plan is focused on regenerating two nearby former light industrial sites at Camley Street and Cedar Way covering around 3.56 acres. The development plans which include Camden building 135 council homes will be anchored on receipts from the development of private flats and office space for companies in life sciences and technolog

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The Pro Builder

MAY 24, 2023

New-Home Sales Rise as Existing Housing Inventory Dries Up ldeakins Wed, 05/24/2023 - 10:26 Sellers are becoming increasingly hesitant to list their homes amid soaring interest rates, and that lack of for-sale inventory is forcing buyers into the new-home market A lack of existing housing inventory is pushing a growing number of homebuyers into the new-home market, signaling a year of strong sales ahead for home builders.

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Construction Placements

MAY 21, 2023

NTPC Hiring for Assistant Managers | 300 Posts | 02-06-2023 NTPC Hiring for Assistant Managers with 300 Posts vacancies, last date to apply for this job is 02-06-2023 The post NTPC Hiring for Assistant Managers | 300 Posts | 02-06-2023 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Construction Dive

MAY 23, 2023

The Santa Clara, California-based semiconductor firm plans to invest up to $25 billion over 10 years, contingent on support from the $52.7 billion CHIPS Act.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 21, 2023

The average base salary for project professionals in construction has risen by 10% in the last two years to become one of the highest paid sectors in the UK. The 2023 Association for Project Management (APM) Salary and Market Trends Survey reveals project professionals in construction currently receive an average salary of £57,500 – a rise of 10% from £52,500 in 2021.

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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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The Pro Builder

MAY 22, 2023

The Size of the Average Single-Family Home Is Shrinking ldeakins Mon, 05/22/2023 - 12:00 As borrowing costs and home prices continue to reach new highs, new single-family homes are getting smaller The COVID-19 pandemic created a need for more residential space, as homeowners transformed their living areas into home offices, gyms, and other multifunctional flex rooms.

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Construction News

MAY 24, 2023

A south-east London construction firm owed £6.6m when it collapsed in March, its administrators have revealed. ME Construction, which had 25 staff before going under, owes money to more 306 companies, with some suppliers owed more than £100,000. Administrator FRP Advisory said the company’s total… The post Collapsed London contractor owes £6.6m appeared first on Construction News.

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Construction Dive

MAY 25, 2023

About one in five construction workers is 55 or older. Failing to recruit and retain labor soon could mean a more sudden dearth of experienced workers.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 21, 2023

Network Rail has set out its planned spend and prioritise for the next five years under the CP7 spending programme. Among its top priorities are finding £3.8bn in efficiency gains on work programmes, equating to around 10% savings. It is also ramping up work programmes to improve network resilience in the face of climate change with spending in embankment works and drawing set to double to £1.8bn from 2024-29.

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The Pro Builder

MAY 25, 2023

High Home Prices and Rents Cause Investor Pullback, Giving Homebuyers a Chance ldeakins Thu, 05/25/2023 - 12:35 As professional investor activity in the residential housing market slows, homebuyers may enjoy less competition for available homes Compared with homebuyers, residential real estate investors are slower to respond to rising mortgage interest rates because most investors make all-cash offers.

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New Civil Engineer

MAY 22, 2023

National Highways could be ordered to remove over 1,000t of infill from beneath an historic bridge in Norfolk if its retrospective planning application for the work is denied. The post ‘Clueless’ National Highways could be ordered to remove infill from another 100-year-old bridge appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Dive

MAY 26, 2023

A state-linked actor, Volt Typhoon, is attempting to gain a foothold across U.S. networks amid rising tensions in the Pacific, Microsoft and the Five Eyes authorities said.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 21, 2023

Construction subcontractors are reporting long delays and even being cut off from HMRC’s CIS helpline as 400 tax workers continue strikes organised by the PSC union. The 400 HMRC customer service advisers are planning more action this week with industrial action set to last until June 2. Ian Anfield, managing director of Hudson Contract, said: “Thankfully online verification of subcontractors under CIS has not been affected yet, but those wishing to newly register and those needing to spea

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The Pro Builder

MAY 26, 2023

Asheville Habitat for Humanity Wins Award for Aging-in-Place Design ldeakins Fri, 05/26/2023 - 08:43 The Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity is the recipient of the 2023 Best in Accessibility Award in Habitat for Humanity International’s nationwide design contest Habitat for Humanity in Asheville, N.C., was recently named the winner of the 2023 Best in Accessibility for its "Aging in Place" homes, which were judged in Habitat for Humanity International’s nationwide design contest.

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Wolgast Corporation

MAY 22, 2023

In the modern world, Economic Development Agencies (EDAs) are playing a critical role in helping cities, states, and even countries reach their economic potential. Economic growth is what makes communities thrive by expanding a tax base and offering a quality of life for residents through employment, commerce, infrastructure, and entertainment. Business owners can benefit from EDA services and incentives to expand or start their business.

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Construction Dive

MAY 25, 2023

The four-story project on Western Washington University’s campus will be the first publicly funded, zero-energy structure on a university campus in the state.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 21, 2023

Thirty-two firms have bagged a spot on a £600m modern methods of construction framework for new home building. Procurement body LHC has awarded the four-year framework, which is the successor to its offsite construction of new homes framework – NH2. This involved a dozen firms but the nationwide 3rd generation framework has been expanded and includes a mix of offsite modular specialists as well as larger builders like Beard, R G Carter and Vistry Partnerships.

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The Pro Builder

MAY 26, 2023

Free Housing Expo Offers Assistance to First-Time Buyers and Renters in NYC ldeakins Fri, 05/26/2023 - 09:10 An affordable housing expo on June 10 aims to educate buyers and renters about opportunities for housing assistance in New York City First-time buyers and renters are at a major disadvantage in today's high-cost housing market, particularly in competitive metros such as New York City.

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New Civil Engineer

MAY 25, 2023

Prime minister Rishi Sunak agreed to increase government spending into a government infrastructure investment programme at G7, to the tune of £32bn over the next five years. The post Sunak agrees to invest £32bn in global infrastructure over the next five years appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Dive

MAY 25, 2023

Crews poured 1,500 cubic yards of concrete at the massive semiconductor facility in Licking County, Ohio.

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