Wed.Aug 21, 2024

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How preconstruction can ease cost and supply chain challenges

Construction Dive

Brett Poulos, national director of preconstruction and estimating at Burns & McDonnell, talks about how the industry is evolving and the role technology plays before a build gets underway.

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Matt Stone Promoted to HDR’s Global Highways Director

Civil + Structural Engineer

Matt Stone, P.E., has been named the technical leader of HDR’s global highways program. Drawing on nearly three decades of highway planning and design experience, Stone will lead over 1,000 highway professionals across North America, the UK, the Middle East and Australia. His primary responsibility will be maintaining HDR’s high level of technical proficiency and quality deliverables.

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JE Dunn’s preconstruction tech wins Fast Company award

Construction Dive

The estimating tool, Align, is analogous to ordering a pizza via an app: Users choose from a menu of amenities to budget better.

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Joe DiMaggio Jr.

The Pro Builder

Joe DiMaggio Jr. ibush Wed, 08/21/2024 - 14:20 Joe DiMaggio Jr. is SVP and a senior consultant for Kelly Benefits Strategies (KBS), a Baltimore-based employee benefits consultant. He has more than 20 years of consulting and business leadership experience and provides oversight and expert guidance for more than 30 KBS clients and manages a team of 30 benefit experts.

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How Top Firms Protect Margins in Costly Construction Markets

Construction companies face shifting labor markets, volatile material pricing, and global supply chain disruptions that threaten profitability. This guide details how industry leaders are replacing outdated budgeting with incremental funding, adopting regional procurement, and using digital tools for real-time financial oversight. Learn how to deploy workforce agility, connected jobsite monitoring, automated procurement, and cost simulation models to preserve margin stability.

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Data centers, water, infrastructure fuel public firms’ profits

Construction Dive

On recent earnings calls, construction executives highlighted a range of lucrative sectors, most notably environmental and technical work.

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6 sustainability trends impacting commercial properties: Cushman & Wakefield

Construction Dive

The SEC’s final climate rule will require public companies to disclose their climate-related risks and greenhouse gas emissions, pending an ongoing legal review, per a report.

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Houzz Opens 2025 Scholarship Program

The Pro Builder

Houzz, an online remodeling and design platform, recently opened applications for its annual Houzz Scholarship Program. The program offers $2,500 scholarships in five categories, which include: Women in Architecture, Residential Design, Sustainable Residential Design, Residential Construction Management, and Skilled Trades. The scholarships are open to students studying interior design, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural engineering, construction management, or skilled trades.

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Costain promises 4.5% operating margin next year

The Construction Index

Costain has reported a solid improvement in profitability and embarked on a share buyback programme.

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These Are the Most Dangerous States for Construction Workers

The Pro Builder

Construction work has always been risky, but some areas are more hazardous than others. While the industry is generally high-risk due to the nature of the tasks involved, workers in Nevada face the greatest danger, according to Pro Tool Reviews. In fact, 50.39% of Nevada’s construction workers have experienced work-related injuries or illnesses. This is likely due to factors such as extreme heat, desert conditions, and rough terrain, which increase the chances of accidents and health problems.

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The Constructor's Digital Transformation Playbook: Reducing Risk With Technology

Speaker: Dylan Secrest

Construction projects are high-stakes operations where even minor inefficiencies can lead to costly delays, safety concerns, and budget overruns. Managing risk in construction has always been a challenge, but as projects grow in complexity, traditional methods no longer cut it. Enter Digital Transformation - a game changer approach that replaces inefficiency with AI-powered analytics, real-time monitoring, and automated workflows to proactively manage risk.

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Winvic reaches big shed milestone at Magna Park

The Construction Index

Winvic Construction is set to build its one hundred millionth square foot of industrial space at Magna Park in Leicestershire.

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How to Use Wine Storage to Elevate Home Design

The Pro Builder

Traditional wine racks with bottles stored side by side serve their practical purpose in maximizing storage density, but that storage option is purely utilitarian. Wine storage can be so much more. Thoughtfully designed wine storage can be used as an artful design element in the home, according to the Housing Design Matters blog. It’s not just about storage, but about artfully displaying wine to add character to a space.

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McLaren starts £28m Warrington warehouse

The Construction Index

McLaren Construction Midlands & North has started work on Omega West Unit 4 in Warrington.

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Timeless Style, Enduring Strength

The Pro Builder

Klauer steel siding isn't just beautiful, it's timeless. Explore why our BuildOn Contractors love its lasting beauty and durability, how you can use steel siding to transform homes and enjoy its benefits.

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How AI Reduces Cost, Safety, and Quality Risks in Construction Projects

Risk management in construction faces pressure from tighter margins, compressed timelines, and increasing complexity. This guide shows how AI strengthens project stability by predicting risks across cost, schedule, safety, supply chains, and workforce planning. AI algorithms analyze procurement data, subcontractor bids, equipment performance, and site conditions to identify potential disruptions.

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A Preconstruction Tool Receives Fast Company’s Innovation by Design Award

AEC Business

JE Dunn Construction's innovative preconstruction tool, Align, was honored with Fast Company's 2024 Innovation by Design award in the large business category this July. The post A Preconstruction Tool Receives Fast Company’s Innovation by Design Award appeared first on AEC Business.

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UK’s lagging new nuclear delivery conspicuous as global capacity heats up

New Civil Engineer

Global nuclear electricity generation rose from 2544 TWh in 2022 to 2602 TWh in 2023 and provided 9% of the world’s electricity, according to the World Nuclear Performance Report 2024. The post UK’s lagging new nuclear delivery conspicuous as global capacity heats up appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Octavius bags £27m Colchester link road

The Construction Index

Octavius Infrastructure has been awarded the first phase of the new A1331 near Colchester.

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Community proposals for Kintore-Tealing overhead line route taken forward

New Civil Engineer

A route for the Kintore to Tealing 400kV overhead line project proposed by the local community has been formally moved to the next stage of development by SSEN Transmission. The post Community proposals for Kintore-Tealing overhead line route taken forward appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

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.

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Site wages grow for fifth consecutive quarter

The Construction Index

Construction site wages in the UK were up by an average of 2.4% in the second quarter of 2024 compared with the previous quarter, and up by 4.6% year-on-year, the latest data from the Hays/BCIS Site Wage Cost Indices shows.

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Planned low carbon nuclear research ‘super cluster’ advances with Gloucestershire land purchase

New Civil Engineer

Developer Chiltern Vital Berkeley (CVB) has acquired a science and technology park in Gloucestershire to turn it into the UK’s first low carbon “super cluster” for nuclear research. The post Planned low carbon nuclear research ‘super cluster’ advances with Gloucestershire land purchase appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Re:Construction podcast – Episode 159

The Construction Index

50 Days of Starmer, Sad Ends and Providence for Providence Read Full Article: The Construction Index

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Jacobs and Mace appointed to deliver new international airport in Riyadh

New Civil Engineer

King Salman International Airport Development Company (KSIADC) has selected Jacobs, Mace and Foster + Partners to design and build the 57 km2, six-runway airport development in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The post Jacobs and Mace appointed to deliver new international airport in Riyadh appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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How CMiC Helps Construction Teams Stay Ahead of Project Risk

CONSTRUCT™ by CMiC delivers structured project management built for the realities of construction. It brings together RFIs, submittals, drawings, and punch lists in a connected environment that prevents gaps in communication and documentation. Risk is managed in real-time with issue tracking, automated compliance checks, and daily journals that surface hidden patterns.

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Barratt appoints regional construction director

The Construction Index

Mark Hughes has been promoted to construction director at Barratt David Wilson Homes South West.

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Demystifying As-Built Documentation: A Comprehensive Guide

iField Smart

As-built documentation is a critical aspect of the construction and engineering industries, serving as a comprehensive record of a project’s final state. It encompasses as-built drawings and other pertinent documents that meticulously detail the project’s actual condition after completion, including any modifications made during construction. – The Significance of As-Built Documentation: As-built documentation plays a pivotal role in various stages of a project’s lifecycl

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Developing nations through Government-to-Government (G2G) construction agreements

New Civil Engineer

Government-to-Government (G2G) agreements are a method the construction sector should look toward to deliver large scale, modern public infrastructure programmes in developing countries. The post Developing nations through Government-to-Government (G2G) construction agreements appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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John Deere debuts new skid steer

Roads Online

John Deere has unveiled brand new skid steer loader models, along with new compact track loaders. Image: John Deere. Expanding its compact equipment offerings, John Deere introduces the new 330 and 334 P-Tier Skid Steer Loaders and the 331, 333 and 335 P-Tier Compact Track Loaders. Bridging the gap from earlier models, they provide increased horsepower and greater hydraulic output.

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Every Contractor Needs An Effective Website - Unlock the Key to Increased Leads

Grow Leads & Visibility! Contractors need more than word-of-mouth. A strong website boosts visibility, draws in leads, showcases skills, and enhances your credibility. Learn how a quality site, that is easy to manage, can set you apart from the competition, and help can take your construction business to the next level. Marketpath is a leading provider of high-quality website solutions tailored for contractors and the construction industry.

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Arup, AtkinsRéalis, Mott MacDonald among big names topping the 2024 Techfest Awards shortlist

New Civil Engineer

The shortlist for the 2024 TechFest Awards has been released, with major civil engineering, clients, consultancies and contractors recognised for innovations in the use of technology. The post Arup, AtkinsRéalis, Mott MacDonald among big names topping the 2024 Techfest Awards shortlist appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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IOONIC AI: Intelligent safety solutions

Roads Online

IONNIC has developed an innovative line of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-equipped safety systems. Image: IONNIC. IONNIC has introduced the latest innovation in vehicle safety, a new range of AI (Artificial Intelligence)-equipped camera systems and Mobile Digital Recorders. D esigned to prioritise the wellbeing of operators and those in their vicinity, and driven by a commitment to advancing vehicle safety, IONNIC’s onboard AI (Artificial Intelligence) technology actively monitors for potential

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Esh starts £4.1M Rotherham Riverside improvement works including road and river walls

New Civil Engineer

Esh Construction has commenced public realm improvement works which will support further riverside development in Rotherham town centre. The post Esh starts £4.1M Rotherham Riverside improvement works including road and river walls appeared first on New Civil Engineer.