The Construction Index

JUNE 17, 2025

The Pallet Loop solves multiple issues for our business – providing a standardised range of strong, reusable pallets, and consolidating pallet returns via one easy-to-use system. This is great news for our business and for other housebuilding companies nationwide. Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

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The Construction Index

JUNE 18, 2025

For the year to 31 st March 2025 Speedy Hire made a pre-tax loss of £1.5m (2024: £5.1m profit) on revenue down 1% at £416.6m (2024: £421.5m). Operating profit was £13.4m (2024: £14.9m) but this was eroded by finance costs increasing to £15.9m (2024: £12.7m). in financial year 2024 to £57.5m It also spent £6.6m

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The Construction Index

JUNE 17, 2025

Construction News New owner for William Hare 1 hour Structural steelwork contractor William Hare has been acquired for an undisclosed sum by entrepreneur Simon Orange. Under Paul’s leadership, I am certain NHBC will continue to thrive and develop.” Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

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The Construction Index

JUNE 17, 2025

Construction News New owner for William Hare 1 hour Structural steelwork contractor William Hare has been acquired for an undisclosed sum by entrepreneur Simon Orange. We want to correct this imbalance and make sure that the female members of our Bagnalls family feel empowered, safe and comfortable at work.” Got a story?

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The Pro Builder

MARCH 8, 2024

A System that Takes Developers and Builders from Design to Completion qpurcell Fri, 03/08/2024 - 11:41 When the team behind the design-build company Shibusa Systems researched the causes of the U.S. Reynolds, cofounder, president, and CEO, Shibusa Systems. The upshot? Fewer people can build many more homes per year.”

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 9, 2024

To that end, we caught up with 30+ industry experts and insiders who have generously shared their perspectives and predictions for 2024. A Global Rise in Modular Akshay Barde Executive - EHS, Oberoi Realty Limited "In 2024, the Indian construction industry will continue to align with global themes.

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The Pro Builder

JANUARY 2, 2024

Homes That Are Both Prefab and Predesigned qpurcell Tue, 01/02/2024 - 12:51 Prefabricated panels can lead to more efficient home construction. Its prefab panels don’t contain electrical or plumbing systems. But customized designs, even with prefab components, can end up extending the schedule and increasing the budget.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The community chose schlaich bergermann partner (sbp), known for its creative, elegant, sustainable design of long-span bridges and other structures throughout the world. The design illustrates an appreciation for Buffalo’s rich architectural and industrial heritage, coupled with a desire to create an innovative and optimized structure.

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BDC Network

MARCH 18, 2024

A modular construction solution to the mental healthcare crisis 0 qpurcell Mon, 03/18/2024 - 12:19 Healthcare Facilities Maria Ionescu, Senior Medical Planner, Stantec, shares a tested solution for the overburdened emergency department: Modular hub-and-spoke design. A Stantec-designed, two-story modular prefabricated crisis unit.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 1, 2023

Despite being categorized as structurally deficient, the steel truss bridge services 38,000 vehicles—including nearly 7,000 large commercial freight vehicles—daily. The bridge was constructed in 1936 and mounting maintenance costs and disruptions to service have heightened the need to replace the structure. Another $13.1

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BDC Network

JANUARY 2, 2024

rcassidy Tue, 01/02/2024 - 14:16 John Sullivan, AIA A new study by a collaboration of design, engineering, and construction firms describes cost-effective strategies for building laboratories and science+technology facilities using mass timber. Here are five reasons why. Rendering courtesy SGA.

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BDC Network

JUNE 10, 2024

5 hidden benefits of mass timber design 0 qpurcell Mon, 06/10/2024 - 12:05 Mass Timber Mass timber is a materials and design approach that holds immense potential to transform the future of the commercial building industry, as well as our environment. By leveraging its fire-resistant nature, CLT can be safely employed in taller structures.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 7, 2024

LYDNEY, United Kingdom – Acrow, a leading international bridge engineering and supply company, announced today one of its Mabey Delta structures has been installed in South Lanarkshire, Scotland to replace the ageing Clyde River Bridge. The bridge was officially opened on 22 April 2024.

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UK Construction Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The post Forecasting the Future: Will Construction Costs Go Down in 2024? In this blog post, we will explore the numerous aspects that play a role in shaping construction costs and present a detailed analysis of what to expect in 2024, specifically addressing the question: will construction costs go down in 2024?

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Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

A facility should also include weight training technologies for performance analytics, specialized equipment and furniture, audiovisual/sound systems, branding, and graphics enhancements as well as thoughtful HVAC, lighting, and hygienic elements and upgrades.

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BDC Network

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

5 things developers should know about mass timber 0 qpurcell Thu, 02/15/2024 - 13:36 Mass Timber Gensler's Erik Barth, architect and regional design resilience leader, shares considerations for developers when looking at mass timber solutions. Timber is a renewable resource that is underutilized as a structural material.

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Construction Daily News

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

This tech is trendy not only in 2024 but also in the future. Considering the world is facing a housing crisis and the looming threat of global warming calls for building upgrades and retrofits to make existing structures climate-resilient, the upward trajectory of CAD software popularity is almost guaranteed. to be worth $40.91

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 29, 2023

The building is set to open in winter of 2024. The new CPR HQ will utilize CLT in the entire column and beam structure, the second floor, the roof structure, and on a selection of interior shear walls and exterior perimeter walls. The project is a collaboration between Skanska, CPR, Emersion DESIGN, Schaefer Inc.,

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Building Radar

JULY 25, 2024

As we progress through 2024, several emerging trends in green building technology are paving the way for more sustainable and efficient construction practices. Energy-Efficient Building Systems Energy efficiency remains a cornerstone of green building. This article explores these innovations and their impact on the industry.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

The small footprint left little space for staging, and the geometry of the primary habitats meant that formwork coordination and prefabrication efforts would need to account for the numerous life support systems (LSS) and embedments prior to site delivery.

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Buildern

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Modular and Prefabricated Construction 4. According to HBI’s Fall 2024 Construction Labor Market Report, 89% of contractors reported having difficulty in hiring. In fact, by 2024, the U.S. 3 Modular and Prefabricated Construction Efficiency and speed are driving the trend towards adopting modular and prefabricated methods.

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Construction Specifier

JULY 4, 2023

A daytime view of the panels being carried to be installed into the roof structure at the central area of Portland International Airport (PDX). A key component of the expansion is the construction of a new, seismically isolated roof structure over the central area of the airport. Photos courtesy Mammoet.

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Construction Specifier

JULY 4, 2023

A daytime view of the panels being carried to be installed into the roof structure at the central area of Portland International Airport (PDX). A key component of the expansion is the construction of a new, seismically isolated roof structure over the central area of the airport. Photos courtesy Mammoet.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 1, 2023

As rainfalls intensify, stormwater runoff has become more severe and has caused flooding resulting in significant damage to structures and substantial impacts to daily commerce. This means maintaining the natural environment’s ecological systems throughout the construction process and for the lifetime of a development.

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Construction Daily News

MARCH 7, 2023

Construction will begin this spring and finish in fall 2024. million to demolish 20,000 square feet of structures. Its integrated fabrication approach reduces timeframes, like the radical prefabricated skyscraper ideas of the 1960s Japanese Metabolist movement. “We’re The National Park Service awarded $32.6

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 17, 2025

The hospital recently opened to patients in October 2024. Another distinct advantage of the structures design is the uniform exterior wall that it provides. By using a tilt-wall approach for large portions of the facilitys structure, the team was able to expedite construction and mitigate the cost impacts of a full steel structure.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 10, 2024

By January 2024, the womens lacrosse, gymnastics and rowing programs cut the ribbons on their new and updated, state-of-the-art facilities, setting a new US standard for womens sports and an industry precedent for how fast visionary architecture can be designed and delivered. Clemson held a groundbreaking ceremony in December 2022.

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Construction Daily News

MAY 8, 2025

This reversal contradicts earlier forecasts that suggested continued price escalation throughout 2023 and into 2024. Insulation upgrades, heat pump installations, and solar panel systems have seen demand increase by over 40% in the past year. According to recent industry data, material costs have fallen by approximately 3.8%

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The MCP Group

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Construction Material Outlook – Q4 2024 Lumber: Trending Up There is obvious concern about the effect of the new 25% tariff on Canadian products that was nearly imposed by President Trump last weekend. The industry is adapting through material-efficient designs, prefabrication, and alternative sourcing strategies.

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