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CSI National Conference awards The Construction Specifier’s article of the year

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

third from left), receive The Construction Specifier’s 2024 Article of the Year Award at the CSI National Conference in Houston, Texas. The award is presented to the author or authors of an original article published in The Construction Specifier during the 2024 fiscal year. Steven Gaynor, a principal consultant at Pivoth Corp.

Building Codes

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How to Use Geocells for Construction?

Prodyogi

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Geocells-Confining the SoilImage Credits: Suntech GeotextilesIn this article, we'll take a closer These geocells provide a stable base for construction projects, prevent soil erosion, protects slope and even help with environmental restoration efforts.

Civil Engineering Internships in 2025: The Definitive Guide

Construction Placements

JANUARY 8, 2025

If you're unsure how to find a civil engineering internship or what kind of skills an employer expects when hiring, this article might help. Civil Engineering Internships in 2025: The Definitive Guide A civil engineering internship is a fantastic opportunity for students looking to enter the field of civil engineering.

Engineering

Where there’s a will, there’s a way

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

In this article, I explore how to bridge the gap between the will and the way through well-crafted, forward-looking growth strategies. This phrase speaks to a timeless truth; however, its full potential is often untapped. By doing so, your firm can inspire and lead teams to build a future filled with possibility, progress, and success.

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Guide to Construction Site Grading

Prodyogi

OCTOBER 11, 2023

this article, we will discover construction grading, its types, importance, and its construction features. 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

The Modular Homebuilding Bulletin

The Pro Builder

MAY 11, 2023

Read the full article Check out some of our other project tracking pages: 3D Printed Homes Project Tracker PREVIOUS: NAHB Recognizes Liv-Connected With Off-Site Building Award (Liv-Connected) — January 31, 2023 Photo courtesy NAHB "Liv-Connected’s Conexus Home was named an Entry of Distinction: Modular Home (Less than 2,000 sq.

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What is RFI? Guide to Request for Information in Construction

Prodyogi

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

This article provides A Request for Information (RFI) is a business process used within the course of a construction project to request clarifications related to project drawings, specifications, or other project conditions.

Project Management

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Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) Updates

The Pro Builder

MAY 23, 2023

Read the full article Utopia editors bring you the latest project news and technology trends in the accessory dwelling unit (ADU) market Category Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)

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Addressing Expertise Gaps in Transportation with Staff Augmentation

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 22, 2023

Republication of the article or separate interviews with Brian are available on request. “In He shares why staff augmentation is needed now more than ever, the benefits it can bring, contract considerations and what to expect when adding embedded consultant staff.

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Plantd Finds First Farmer for Perennial Grass

The Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

RELATED ARTICLE: Sustainable, Structural Panels Made From Grass One of Plantd's missions is to cultivate an agricultural supply chain with farmers in the region. Horton , is collaborating with Plantd to install 250,000 carbon-negative structural panels in over 1,000 homes. Full-scale production and delivery is expected to begin in 2024.

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Apply for the National Housing Quality Award

The Pro Builder

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Go to probuilder.com/nhq for articles about past winners, FAQs, and insights into the application and judging process. Upon receipt and acceptance of your Part 1 application and fees, you will receive the questionnaire and instructions to prepare and submit Part 2 of your NHQA application by April 12, 2024.

Project Management

Will NAR's Landmark Commissions Settlement Lower Housing Costs?

The Pro Builder

MARCH 17, 2024

Read more Also: What NAR reported on its website about the settlement Look for follow-up articles on this topic, specifically its impact on new-home sales, from Pro Builder in the days to come. “While there could be no perfect outcome, this agreement is the best outcome we could achieve in the circumstances.”

Failures of HS2 are all political, say engineers

The Construction Index

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Read Full Article: The Construction Index A study of lessons to be learned from the cancellation of the northern legs of HS2 says that politicians are to blame for the spiralling costs, not engineers or the construction industry.

Engineering

UK construction’s demographic timebomb

The Construction Index

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Read Full Article: The Construction Index UK construction’s skill shortage has gone from bad to worse, according to CPA economists.

Government neglects retrofit in drive for new build

The Construction Index

MARCH 11, 2025

Before we ‘build, build, build’, we should first ‘reduce, reuse, and recycle’ , says Rebecca Dillon-Robinson, principal urban planner for regenerative cities at consulting engineer Ramboll Read Full Article: The Construction Index

Engineering

Kier to put up £40m Salford health building

The Construction Index

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Read Full Article: The Construction Index Kier has been appointed as main contractor for a new £40.7m health building on behalf of the University of Salford.

Contracts

JCB secures approvals for hydrogen engine

The Construction Index

JANUARY 12, 2025

Ten European countries have now authorised the use of JCB’s hydrogen engine, with more expected to follow this year Read Full Article: The Construction Index

Engineering

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An Evolving Landscape

Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 1, 2024

For the purposes of defining a smaller firm in this article, we’ll focus on firms with around 75 full-time employees (FTEs) or fewer and/or $18 million or less in gross revenues. Running one of these smaller AEC firms can have many benefits, both professionally and personally, including: Flexibility.

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ONS: Construction output falls again

The Construction Index

MARCH 14, 2025

Read Full Article: The Construction Index Latest estimates from the Office for National Statistics highlight the construction industry’s continuing struggles.

Estimating

Planning approvals continue to fall

The Construction Index

JANUARY 7, 2025

Read Full Article: The Construction Index Third-quarter planning permissions slumped to a new low for house-builders.

Approvals

Planning approvals sink to decade-low

The Construction Index

MARCH 6, 2025

Read Full Article: The Construction Index The number of planning permissions granted for new homes sank to its lowest level for a decade last year.

Approvals

Reeves stings builders with rising costs

The Construction Index

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Read Full Article: The Construction Index National insurance hikes, capital gains increases and a rise in the national minimum wage have left the construction industry reeling after chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first budget statement.

Budgeting

Lawyers back workplace injury law reform

The Construction Index

JANUARY 14, 2025

Read Full Article: The Construction Index A group of lawyers is backing a bid to reverse coalition government legislation relating to workplace injury claims.

Accenture to buy Glasgow construction consultant

The Construction Index

MARCH 12, 2025

Read Full Article: The Construction Index US management consultancy Accenture has agreed to acquire Glasgow-based construction consultant Soben.

Construction Management

Builder Rankings by Revenue: 2023 Housing Giants List

The Pro Builder

JUNE 22, 2023

The Biggest Builders in the U.S. by Revenue: 2023 Housing Giants Scroll down to see the ranked list of 2022's Housing Giants.

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Balfour Beatty sees UK margin improvement

The Construction Index

MARCH 12, 2025

Read Full Article: The Construction Index Balfour Beatty has posted its 2024 financial results, showing steady growth in revenue and underlying profits.

Unwrapping latest HSE statistics

The Construction Index

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Read Full Article: The Construction Index Are construction workers really more likely to get “ill” from their work than injured?

Green light, again, for £290m Winchester M3 junction upgrade

The Construction Index

MARCH 13, 2025

Read Full Article: The Construction Index A £290m project to rebuild junction 9 of the M3 motorway near Winchester has been given the go ahead by the Department for Transport – but not for the first time.

Wembley concrete trials shows 70% carbon savings

The Construction Index

MARCH 12, 2025

Read Full Article: The Construction Index Sisk has completed testing of a new low-carbon concrete at its Wembley Park project site in London.

Portuguese cement producer targets the UK

The Construction Index

MARCH 11, 2025

Read Full Article: The Construction Index Portuguese cement producer Cimpor has registered a UK subsidiary and invested €50m in an import terminal in Bristol.

Pellikaan picked for Trowbridge leisure centre

The Construction Index

MARCH 12, 2025

Read Full Article: The Construction Index Wiltshire Council has appointed Pellikaan Construction as main construction contractor for its planned new leisure centre in Trowbridge.

Contracts

Robertson reviews operations after contract losses

The Construction Index

MARCH 16, 2025

Read Full Article: The Construction Index Loss-making contracts pushed Robertson Construction Group into the red last year.

Contracts

Starmer doubles down on construction targets

The Construction Index

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Read Full Article: The Construction Index Prime minister Keir Starmer is now promising 150 major infrastructure project approvals on top of the 1.5 million new homes that he intends to see built by August 2029.

Approvals

Builders in the dock for ignoring HSE notices

The Construction Index

MARCH 3, 2025

Read Full Article: The Construction Index A building renovation company in South Wales has been fined £40,000 after defying enforcement notices from the Health & Safety Executive (HSE).

RLB partner moves to T&A

The Construction Index

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Read Full Article: The Construction Index Construction and property consultant Thomas & Adamson, part of the Egis group, has appointed Gemma Prior as director and head of cost management in its London office.

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Alliance to lead Brighton leisure centre scheme

The Construction Index

MARCH 12, 2025

Read Full Article: The Construction Index Brighton & Hove City Council has selected Alliance Leisure to oversee the design and construction of a new £48m sports and leisure facility.

Government pumps £47m into nutrient mitigation fund

The Construction Index

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Read Full Article: The Construction Index The government has set up a £47m fund to try to unblock house-building that has been stalled by the nutrient neutrality rules.

PMI reveals fastest downturn in construction output since pandemic

The Construction Index

MARCH 6, 2025

Read Full Article: The Construction Index While the government hopes to ‘build, baby, build’, UK construction has just gone through its worst month for nearly five years.

Mammoet’s new beast passes testing and certification

The Construction Index

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Read Full Article: The Construction Index The SK6000, billed as the world’s strongest land-based crane, has passed its test programme in the Netherlands.

Green Paper floats construction products reform and single regulator

The Construction Index

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Read Full Article: The Construction Index The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government has published a green paper setting out proposals for reform of regulations relating to construction products.

Flash over substance

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 22, 2024

Now, I realize you aren’t reading this article with the intent of getting a psychology lesson (nor am I remotely qualified to offer one), so let’s get to work applying this principle to the issue of employee retention. If you take one thing away from this article let it be this: Long runway benefits are a premium among long runway employees.

Insurance Management

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First reactor goes in at Hinkley Point C

The Construction Index

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Read Full Article: The Construction Index Workers building the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station have installed Britain’s first new nuclear reactor for more than 30 years.

Plasterboard recycling moves to the next level

The Construction Index

JANUARY 19, 2025

Read Full Article: The Construction Index British Gypsum has brought to market what is claimed to be the first UK-manufactured plasterboard made from 100% recycled gypsum.

CSI National Conference awards The Construction Specifier’s article of the year

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Guide to Construction Site Grading

The Modular Homebuilding Bulletin

What is RFI? Guide to Request for Information in Construction

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) Updates

Addressing Expertise Gaps in Transportation with Staff Augmentation

Plantd Finds First Farmer for Perennial Grass

Apply for the National Housing Quality Award

Will NAR's Landmark Commissions Settlement Lower Housing Costs?

Failures of HS2 are all political, say engineers

UK construction’s demographic timebomb

Government neglects retrofit in drive for new build

Kier to put up £40m Salford health building

JCB secures approvals for hydrogen engine

An Evolving Landscape

ONS: Construction output falls again

Planning approvals continue to fall

Planning approvals sink to decade-low

Reeves stings builders with rising costs

Lawyers back workplace injury law reform

Accenture to buy Glasgow construction consultant

Builder Rankings by Revenue: 2023 Housing Giants List

Balfour Beatty sees UK margin improvement

Unwrapping latest HSE statistics

Green light, again, for £290m Winchester M3 junction upgrade

Wembley concrete trials shows 70% carbon savings

Portuguese cement producer targets the UK

Pellikaan picked for Trowbridge leisure centre

Robertson reviews operations after contract losses

Starmer doubles down on construction targets

Builders in the dock for ignoring HSE notices

RLB partner moves to T&A

Alliance to lead Brighton leisure centre scheme

Government pumps £47m into nutrient mitigation fund

PMI reveals fastest downturn in construction output since pandemic

Mammoet’s new beast passes testing and certification

Green Paper floats construction products reform and single regulator

Flash over substance

First reactor goes in at Hinkley Point C

Plasterboard recycling moves to the next level

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