The Construction Index

JULY 1, 2025

The draft settlement for RIIO-T3 (April 2026 to March 2031) is the first step in an estimated £80bn investment programme boosting electricity network capacity. The sooner we build the network we need, and invest to strengthen our resilience, the lower the cost for bill payers will be in the future.  Got a story?

Approvals

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 19, 2024

The construction or renovation of buildings accounts for approximately 39% of the total global energy-related carbon emissions each year. That category refers to the total greenhouse gas emissions generated over the lifecycle of a building, road or any type of infrastructure. Embodied carbon contributes another 11%. The Kenneth G.

Renewable Energy Systems

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Many of the projects are funded by federal programs, with billions yet to be allocated before the end of 2026 unless the programs are reauthorized—which may or may not happen. Estimated at $12 billion, this ambitious development will include a mixed-use complex featuring three new supertall skyscrapers. Steel South Works site.

Public Works

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

General contractor Hensel Phelps and design architect Page/ will render their services for the project, which is aiming for a three-star certification from the Austin Energy Green Building (AEGB). Enabling work began this summer and the expansion is estimated to open in 2026.

Public Works

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 4, 2024

The University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley) campus’s new mass timber building recently completed construction. Images courtesy LMN Architects Defined by its mass timber structure and exposed wood elements, University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley) campus’s new undergraduate building recently completed construction.

Green Building

Construction Daily News

MAY 11, 2023

billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 5.23% during the forecast period. The market is estimated to increase at a 6.2% Million By 2031 Offsite construction involves prefabricating building parts offsite and assembling them on site. It’s becoming popular in the building business since it cuts project time and expense.

Modular Construction

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Nominated by their peers for their exceptional achievements, these under-40 individuals aren't just building structures—they're constructing the future. Not only driving the BIM development from a technology point of view but also from the collaborative aspect, building specific project teams and virtual groups.

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

UK Construction Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The post Read the Latest News on UK Delays Low-carbon Rules, UK Pays Bae $5b for Royal Navy SSN-AUKUS, Global Holdings Builds UK’s Largest Full Timber Edifice, and Hs2 Train Link Frustrates Business appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Building low-carbon homes from the start is cheaper and climate-friendly.

Government Works

Construction Daily News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

They have over a century of expertise leading significant building projects. A 28-year AECOM Hunt veteran, Mr. Johnson is a premier sports venue building expert, helping the business become the nation’s top sports builder. She has expanded convention centers in Phoenix, Sacramento, San Jose, Moscone, and San Antonio (Henry B.

Project Management Consulting

BDC Network

JUNE 7, 2024

A NEW WAY TO THINK Even after decades of emphasis on sustainability, green goals are mostly considered separately, like a side dish or condiment — the proverbial low-hanging fruit. Like him, the building is approachable, inviting, and provides connecting places. Because T.R. The entry draws the eye in and invites everyone into T.R.’s

Energy Conservation

CivilJungle

JUNE 23, 2021

Both state and national building codes, as well as project developers, now need certified workers on job sites. Certifications in the building sector favour those concerned: It elevates the individual’s best practices as well as the contractor’s brand and the consistency of services rendered. Green Building Council).

Project Management

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

A well-designed building envelope will provide the necessary sound attenuation while maintaining daylight and outside views without compromising energy efficiency, safety, or functionality. Photo by Ted Miles Photography/courtesy EFCO Meeting code and project-specific needs The International Building Code ( IBC ), the U.S.

Building Performance Measurement

UK Construction Blog

MAY 11, 2024

The post Learn About the Latest News on the Largest UK Solar Facility by Sonnedix, the Keepmoat’s Brilliant New Bricklayers Addressing the Construction Skills Deficit, Recruiter Predicts Worsening Construction Skills Shortages, and the Building of Ontario’s First Rail Megaproject appeared first on UK Construction Blog.

Renewable Energy Systems

Construction Daily News

JANUARY 22, 2024

Today, a New Mexico wind project represents greening. The developer claims it will be the greatest wind facility in the Western Hemisphere by 2026, providing three times more power than the Hoover Dam. GE said it will build SunZia turbine components in Florida, New Mexico, Texas, and Colorado. of West Haven or Bestech Inc.

Renewable Energy Systems

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 1, 2025

At the same time that the first concrete foundation pads were being put on the site, the construction phase of the new historic extension to the Home of Rolls-Royce at Goodwood, which is estimated to cost more than 300 million pounds, began. The German firm has pledged to invest almost 8 billion (US$8.4

Safety Regulations

Construction Daily News

MAY 23, 2025

In April, the seasonally adjusted annual rate of privately owned dwelling units permitted by building permits was 1,412,000. “TVA has put in the work to advance the design and develop the first application for the BWRX-300 technology, creating a path for other utilities who choose to build the same technology,” he said.

Building Permits