2024’s top construction events
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.
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.
Construction Enquirer
JULY 3, 2023
The former finance chief of Carillion has been banned from being a company director for 11 years. Zafar Khan voluntarily agreed with the disqualification by the Insolvency Service who are also pursuing cases against other former Carillion directors. A spokesperson said: “The Insolvency Service, acting on behalf of The Secretary of State for Business and Trade, has accepted a disqualification undertaking from Zafar Iqbal Khan for 11 years for his conduct as a director of Carillion Plc.
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Construction Dive
DECEMBER 19, 2023
The White House announced on Monday the implementation of an executive order to require project labor agreements on federal construction jobs above $35 million.
Construction News
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Almost three-quarters of applications to the government’s £4.5bn Building Safety Fund (BSF) have been assessed as not eligible, according to new government figures. The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) says that 3,611 applications for the scheme – intended to fund the remediation… The post Building Safety Fund rejects three-quarters of applications appeared first on Construction News.
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Construction Enquirer
JUNE 8, 2023
Henry Construction Projects has gone into administration leaving hundreds of suppliers and subcontractors out of pocket. Insolvency experts from FRP Advisory took control of the London-based residential tower builder yesterday evening. The collapse ends weeks of speculation about the contractor which has been strangling its supply chain of payments for several months.
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New Civil Engineer
DECEMBER 14, 2023
A campaign organisation is on the brink of taking legal action against the government over the cancellation of HS2 Phase 2a, but the prime minister has pointed the finger at the transport secretary for the decision. The post Government threatened with law suit over HS2 cancellation as Sunak blames transport secretary appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
The practice helps longtime employees learn tech and communication skills, while newer workers gain valuable insight from experienced colleagues, according to a Suffolk project manager.
Construction News
DECEMBER 14, 2023
All housing built from 2025 should include heat pumps, according to new government proposals. A consultation on technical requirements for the government’s Future Homes Standard opened on Wednesday (13 December), with the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) stating that the requirements will… The post New homes standard to make heat pumps mandatory appeared first on Construction News.
New Civil Engineer
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
The former technical director of High Speed 2 Ltd (HS2 Ltd) and one of the principal designers of HS2’s original plan believes “overengineering” of the project is a principal reason behind the continually ballooning costs. The post HS2 designer blames frequent cost rises on ‘overengineering’ of project appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Speaker: Dylan Secrest
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Construction Dive
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Rising wages and plentiful jobs have kept employees' spirits high, but watch for signs of discontent, a new report says.
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
The legislation, which would permit teens 16 and older to work on roofing projects, also expands recruitment efforts in the trades.
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
After asking to enter a trailer to use the microwave, the Black worker said a superintendent told him he had to use a separate entrance from White staff.
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Reducing parking spaces can save money and minimize environmental impact, a Rutgers University white paper found.
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.
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Here are ways construction firms can cash in on the country’s $500 billion onshoring surge and the ancillary projects it is spurring.
Construction Dive
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Both the number of deaths and fatality rate increased, as the same hazards continued to claim lives in a dangerous profession.
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Contractors say lead times for generators, electrical switchgears and elevators stretch to two years because of billion-dollar builds.
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Construction Dive
OCTOBER 19, 2023
In addition, the Architecture Billings Index, a measure of future construction work, posted its lowest score since December 2020.
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 25, 2023
From a humanoid bot that tosses bags to a bricklaying truck, these emerging machines may lighten your workload.
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
The prevailing wage rule update went into effect Oct. 23, and it could mean higher hourly wages for workers on major federal projects.
Construction Dive
MARCH 29, 2023
Contractors are declining to bid on projects because they don’t have enough workers, according to a new report.
Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network
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Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Infrastructure projects will be held up if the government is not funded by Sunday, according to the White House and association leaders.
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Set for January 2025, the state’s Buy Clean Concrete rules establishing greenhouse gas emission limits will cover all agency projects.
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
Reports of labor violations and union petitions to the NLRB both rose in the last year. Here’s what construction employers need to know.
Construction Dive
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Tammy Meyen recently joined the International Training Institute in a role designed to help entice nontraditional workers to join the construction industry.
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Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Despite three megaprojects kicking off, high interest rates and tight credit restrained activity and will likely continue to do so.
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Teams have hit pause on Scout Motors’ $2 billion EV plant in South Carolina and American Battery Factory’s $1.2 billion facility in Arizona.
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
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