Construction Dive
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Illegal immigration has dominated the headlines during this election season, but building pros are calling for help to get skilled workers to jobsites.
The Pro Builder
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Meet Pro Builder's 2024 class of energetic, innovative young leaders who represent the future of the housing industry. Congratulations to the 2024 Forty Under 40!
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Construction Dive
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Priced in the billions, these new gates, runways, concourses and other improvements are underway around the country.
Construction Today
OCTOBER 15, 2024
PCL Construction, a Canadian firm with US headquarters in Denver, has secured a $300 million contract to modernize Amtrak’s King Street Yard in Seattle. Funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the project aims to enhance Amtrak’s maintenance capabilities and support the new Amtrak Airo trains, set to begin service in 2026.
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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 This guide details how industry leaders are replacing outdated budgeting with incremental funding, adopting regional procurement, and using digital tools for real-time financial oversight.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.
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 15, 2024
The city of Corpus Christi picked the firm to design and build its first seawater purification system, expected to cost at least $750 million, in order to drought-proof its water supply.
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Construction Dive
OCTOBER 15, 2024
With 27 years of experience at the Massachusetts Port Authority, Cassandra Campbell brings a plethora of skills in diversity, management and logistics.
The Pro Builder
OCTOBER 15, 2024
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Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 15, 2024
WESTMINSTER, Colo., — Trimble ® (Nasdaq: TRMB) announced today the winners of its 2024 Tekla ® Global Building Information Modeling (BIM) Awards. In this biennial competition, the world’s most impressive structural construction projects that use Tekla solutions are judged in eight categories on criteria such as Use of BIM and Collaboration, Innovative Use of Tekla Software, Constructibility, Environmental Benefits and Cool Factor.
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Edwards Vacuum will use the money to build a $319 million dry vacuum pump plant in the Finger Lakes region for the semiconductor industry.
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.
The Pro Builder
OCTOBER 15, 2024
After years of soaring home prices and high mortgage rates, the U.S. housing market is showing some signs of stability. However, prices around the U.S. are still elevated. Mortgage rates remain high at around 6.32% for a 30-year fixed loan, and the median U.S. home price was $425,000 as of September. However, there are still a few affordable housing markets, according to Realtor.com.
BDC Network
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Facility Condition Assessment Data Can Help Reduce Carbon Footprint 1 kcichowicz Tue, 10/15/2024 - 10:59 Facility condition assessments provide powerful insight into your buildings and offer an ideal vehicle to advance resiliency and decarbonization goals. This combined data is key to making informed decisions that can reduce your carbon footprint. The increasing impacts of climate change are driving a global urgency for carbon neutrality.
New Civil Engineer
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Benefits of electrified railways are numerous and they will be vital in achieving net zero, but the electrification rate is worryingly low and an overhaul of the approach is required. The post Why is rail electrification so slow in the UK? appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction News
OCTOBER 15, 2024
A developer of micro nuclear power stations plans to build four units in South Wales, to deliver power directly to industrial customers. US-owned Last Energy, which says it needs no public funding for its plants, wants to build the four 20 MWe modular-built stations on… The post Micro nuclear reactor developer announces first UK site appeared first on Construction News.
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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.
Construction Today
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Hurricane Helene, one of the deadliest storms to hit the US mainland since Katrina in 2005, left a trail of destruction across the Southeast. The Category 4 storm damaged critical infrastructure, including roads, bridges, power grids, and water systems. With Hurricane Milton looming, recovery efforts from Helene are not only about repair but also preparation for what comes next.
Building Radar
OCTOBER 15, 2024
The US commercial building construction market is a massive and competitive landscape, with several leading companies dominating the sector. Understanding the largest players in this market is crucial for stakeholders, including contractors, suppliers, and investors. The commercial construction sector includes office buildings, retail spaces, and industrial facilities, and knowing who the major companies are can provide insights into market trends and opportunities.
The Pro Builder
OCTOBER 15, 2024
The COVID-19 pandemic impacted construction costs, leading to sharp increases in material prices. From Q2 2020 to Q2 2021, home reconstruction costs increased by an average of 16.6%, according to property information services provider Corelogic. However, costs began to stabilize, declining by an average of 1.9% between Q2 2022 and Q2 2023. Now in 2024, cost increases are beginning to slow, but some regions of the U.S. continue to be hit with high costs.
Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Dallas, TX — Tangram Interiors, a leading provider of curated furniture and technology solutions, proudly announces the completion of a dynamic new office space for Altruist, a rapidly growing digital brokerage platform for Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs). Located in Dallas, this office is designed to be the primary hub for Altruist’s customer support operations, fostering a productive and engaging work environment.
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.
The Pro Builder
OCTOBER 15, 2024
With growing concerns surrounding affordability and low housing inventory, many would-be homebuyers have continued to rent over the past several years. However, a majority of these renters say they would like to buy if market conditions allowed. According to National Mortgage Professional, 77% of would-be buyers say they feel somewhat or very prepared to purchase a home, yet 40% say they still haven't connected with a lender.
The Construction Index
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Latest report from Glenigan, the construction market monitoring business, reveals a 47% fall in planning approvals in the third quarter of 2024.
The Pro Builder
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Construction Master 5 is How Pro Builders Figure It Out Quality builders don’t guess at numbers when it comes to estimating or building. That’s why pros turn to the easy-to-use Construction Master 5 calculator. It helps with construction-math so you and your crew know the exact measurement, angle, layout, and amount of a project and can build with confidence.
New Civil Engineer
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Google has unveiled an agreement to purchase nuclear energy from small modular reactors (SMRs) being developed by Kairos Power to power its artificial intelligence (AI) technology. The post Google signs ‘world first’ deal for nuclear energy from SMRs to power AI technology appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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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.
The Pro Builder
OCTOBER 15, 2024
A couple wanted their new home to incorporate lots of natural light and views of the surrounding Minnesota prairie. The right windows and doors were key.
New Civil Engineer
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Four 20MW micro-reactors are to be built by Last Energy UK in south Wales, with the first projected to be finished by 2027. The post Last Energy plans four 20MW micro reactors in South Wales to support manufacturing appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The Construction Index
OCTOBER 15, 2024
The London Borough of Southwark has approved plans for a residential development in Rotherhithe.
New Civil Engineer
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Earlier this week, Thames Tideway announced four of its 21 sites had become operational with the “super sewer” beginning to protect London’s famous river from the threat of sewage pollution. The post ‘There’s never been a better time to build Tideway’: CEO talks momentum of tunnelling in London appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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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.
The Construction Index
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Builders’ Merchant Company has collapsed just four years short of its centenary.
New Civil Engineer
OCTOBER 15, 2024
The government has agreed to provide £1.1bn to expand London Stansted Airport, saying that it will create 5,000 jobs, boost supply chains and “further cement the UK on the international stage”. The post Government providing £1.1bn for London Stansted Airport expansion appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The Construction Index
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Nearly one in three Bellway homes will be built with timber frames under an evolving group strategy.
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