Thu.Jun 08, 2023

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Canadian wildfires prompt Northeast contractors to send workers home

Construction Dive

Neither the Environmental Protection Agency nor OSHA have mandates on when outdoor work should cease due to hazardous air quality.

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Henry Construction crashes into administration

Construction Enquirer

Henry Construction Projects has gone into administration leaving hundreds of suppliers and subcontractors out of pocket. Insolvency experts from FRP Advisory took control of the London-based residential tower builder yesterday evening. The collapse ends weeks of speculation about the contractor which has been strangling its supply chain of payments for several months.

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Weak office, hotel sectors continue to drag on construction planning

Construction Dive

While office and hotel planning continue to drop, healthcare and education projects posted a 5.6% jump in May, according to Dodge Construction Network.

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Second staircases to delay resi tower projects by 9 months

Construction Enquirer

Cost consultant Arcadis has warned that the second staircase rule in the Capital will set back tall residential projects in procurement by up to 9 months. The firm also warns that the delay will be felt across the country once the Government introduces proposals for 11-storey and above block of flats across the country. In its latest tender price forecast for the UK, the cost consultant warned the new fire safety-based design delay would worsen the wider market slowdown.

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How Top Construction Firms Reinvent Cost Control

Construction firms that rely on fixed budgets and outdated procurement methods are losing ground fast. This guide reveals how market leaders are managing financial risk by shifting to incremental budgeting, regional sourcing, and real-time cost tracking. Learn how to structure contracts with price protections, streamline procurement workflows with automation, and avoid labor cost increases with smarter workforce planning.

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Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat Reveals Exemplary Projects

Civil + Structural Engineer

The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) announced today its 2023 Award of Excellence winners, with over 100 of the year’s most exemplary projects in sustainable vertical urbanism. Projects from across the globe were recognized in more than 20 categories and subcategories, including Best Tall Building, Best Tall Non-building, Innovation, Urban Habitat, Repositioning and Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, a new category in 2023. ( Click here to view the complete list of categories

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Sacked demolition whistleblower wins £120k payout

Construction News

An employment tribunal has ordered a demolition firm to pay more than £120,000 to a sacked employee who successfully claimed unfair dismissal. South London-based Tower Demolition (Holdings) Ltd was found to have dismissed Mr I Turner for whistleblowing, contrary to the Employment Rights Act 1996.… The post Sacked demolition whistleblower wins £120k payout appeared first on Construction News.

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Plan approved for tallest resi tower in Wales

Construction Enquirer

Developer Rightacres has got the planning thumbs up to build Wales’ tallest building in the centre of Cardiff. A 35-storey block of flats will be built at Wood Street around the city’s Central Square scheme. It will rise to 113m tall, edging above Swansea’s The Tower building at 107m. Design by Scott Brownrigg with McCann & Partners acting as M&E engineer and Jubb Consulting civil and structural engineer the project will provide 330 private rental flats.

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South Carolina utility expands Stantec’s work in wastewater treatment

Civil + Structural Engineer

South Carolina Public Service Authority (Santee Cooper) has selected Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, as its engineer to design wastewater treatment systems at two of the state’s power generation facilities. Santee Cooper is South Carolina’s public power and water utility. Water treated through these best available technology treatment systems, as defined by the U.S.

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Costain dropped from £1.3bn A66 road job

Construction Enquirer

National Highways has pulled Costain from the quartet of contractors mobilising to deliver the £1.3bn A66 Northern Trans-Pennine upgrade project. At the same time in another serious blow to the firm’s highways division, Costain has agreed it will now deliver its planned £1bn-£1.3bn A12 upgrade around Colchester in the south east as a joint venture rather than as sole main contractor as originally planned.

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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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B2W Software Expands Alerts and Notifications Capabilities of Construction Management Platform

Civil + Structural Engineer

B2W Software , a Trimble company and leading provider of heavy construction management software, has added extensive new alerts and notifications capabilities in the current release of its B2W P latform. The new features let contractors communicate automatically and in real time across the office, field and shop for further efficiency in resource scheduling, field performance tracking, and equipment maintenance workflows.

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Bowmer + Kirkland bags £46m events centre in Derby

Construction Enquirer

Bowmer + Kirkland has been confirmed as main contractor on a new £45.8m performance venue in Derby. Construction work starts this month on the 3,500 capacity entertainment and events venue which forms phase two of the £200m Becketwell regeneration scheme. Work is scheduled for completion in January 2025 for developer St James Securities and Peveril Securities who are the development arm of Bowmer + Kirkland and the funding and development partners for future phases of the Becketwell scheme.

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Stantec selected to develop Resilience Improvement Plan for Kansas Department of Transportation

Civil + Structural Engineer

Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, was selected by the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) to develop a Resilience Improvement Plan to help the agency identify climate-related vulnerabilities and prioritize solutions across its multi-modal transportation network, while maximizing funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL).

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First-Time Homebuyers Are Facing One of the Least Affordable Markets in US History

The Pro Builder

First-Time Homebuyers Are Facing One of the Least Affordable Markets in US History ldeakins Thu, 06/08/2023 - 08:23 The Mortgage Bankers Association's Purchase Applications Payment Index reached a record high in April, highlighting the severity of a nationwide housing affordability crisis that disproportionately affects first-time buyers First-time buyers are facing one of the most unaffordable housing markets in U.S. history, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA).

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Explore How Generative AI Is Optimizing Every Construction Stage

Generative AI is already transforming how the construction industry operates. This concise guide walks you through its real-world impact on design, planning, job site logistics, and sustainability. Learn how contractors are using AI to reduce costs, improve worker safety, and shorten build times. Get a detailed look at the tools and platforms making it possible, including AI-driven robotics and material optimization.

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Ware Malcomb Announces Promotions of Leslie Espiritu and Moses Gonzales in Corporate Office

Civil + Structural Engineer

Ware Malcomb, an award-winning international design firm, today announced promotions of two leaders in the Irvine corporate office instrumental to supporting the firm’s continued growth. Moses Gonzales has been named Principal, Information Technology and is responsible for management of the IT team firmwide. Joining Ware Malcomb more than 20 years ago, Gonzales has assisted in the firm’s global expansion by adding new systems and technologies to support its larger platform, creating effic

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How Detroit’s New Land Value Tax Plan Could Serve as a Model for the Nation

The Pro Builder

How Detroit’s New Land Value Tax Plan Could Serve as a Model for the Nation ldeakins Thu, 06/08/2023 - 08:31 Detroit's mayor is introducing a new land value tax plan intended to increase funding for new construction and resolve a rental affordability crisis It costs 24% more to rent the typical home in the Detroit area than it does to buy it; the biggest rent premium among the 50 most populous metro areas studied by Redfin.

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ONR Awards $1 Million Contract to Concurrent Technologies Corporation to Research Next-Generation Marine Ground Vehicle

Civil + Structural Engineer

Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC) is working on a $1 million Office of Naval Research (ONR) contract to research the Next Generation Medium Tactical Truck (NG-MTT) for the United States Marine Corps. CTC is the prime contractor and has partnered with subcontractors Mack Defense, BAE Systems, and MSI Defense. CTC, along with our partners, is performing technology surveys, conducting technology trades, performing performance analysis, and delivering conceptual Computer-Aided Design (CAD) m

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Mortgage Purchase Applications Slow, Even as Rates Fall

The Pro Builder

Mortgage Purchase Applications Slow, Even as Rates Fall ldeakins Thu, 06/08/2023 - 08:52 Mortgage rates dropped by one-tenth of a percentage point at the start of June, but that gradual improvement in housing affordability wasn't enough to lure buyers back to the for-sale market For the week ending June 2, mortgage applications fell 1.4% from the prior week despite mortgage rates dropping to 6.81% from 6.91% over the same period.

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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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Concrete for Prevention of Air Pollution -Photocatalytic Concrete

Prodyogi

Concrete, the most widely consumed building material globally, has long been associated with significant carbon emissions, contributing around 8 percent of global greenhouse gases. It is also a major contributor to local air pollution. However, there is a new development that aims to address these environmental concerns by designing concrete for the prevention of air pollution.

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Home Building Professionals Call on Congress to Address Housing Issues

The Pro Builder

Home Building Professionals Call on Congress to Address Housing Issues ldeakins Thu, 06/08/2023 - 08:59 More than 700 home building professionals marched on Capitol Hill this week to urge Congress to address key issues impeding new affordable housing production On Wednesday, more than 700 home builders, remodelers, and other building professionals marched on Capitol Hill to encourage Congress to take steps to ease the worsening U.S. housing affordability crisis and make housing a national priori

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New monthly record sees 42 firms collapse as delays build up

Construction News

Continuing delays in payments, projects and materials among reasons cited for high number of failures Following a dip in April, 42 construction-sector companies entered administration in May – setting a grim monthly record as the highest number since Construction News began publishing monthly administrations data from… The post New monthly record sees 42 firms collapse as delays build up appeared first on Construction News.

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Concerns of delay to Coventry VLR due to DfT’s sluggish delivery of funds

New Civil Engineer

A senior Coventry counsellor has expressed concern that the city’s trailblazing very light railway (VLR) will be delayed because the Department for Transport (DfT) is taking longer than expected to deliver the promised funding. The post Concerns of delay to Coventry VLR due to DfT’s sluggish delivery of funds appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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A Practical Guide to Profitable, Sustainable Construction Strategies

The future of construction is sustainable, efficient, and cost-conscious. This guide offers a practical roadmap for reducing material waste, optimizing energy use, and integrating sustainable design principles. Discover how innovative construction firms are leveraging circular economy strategies, digital tracking, and energy-smart building solutions to reduce expenses and stay ahead of regulatory shifts.

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NLCIL Recruitment 2023 For Industrial Trainee | 500 Post | 08-07-2023

Construction Placements

NLCIL Recruitment 2023 For Industrial Trainee | 500 Post | 08-07-2023 NLCIL Recruitment 2023 For Industrial Trainee with 500 Post vacancies, the last date to apply for this job is 08-07-2023 The post NLCIL Recruitment 2023 For Industrial Trainee | 500 Post | 08-07-2023 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Call for Northern Metro mayors to undertake a Senedd-style roads review for the North

New Civil Engineer

An open letter to all Northern Metro mayors has called for a roads review panel to be set up for the region in order to assess the potential environmental impact of proposed road projects. The post Call for Northern Metro mayors to undertake a Senedd-style roads review for the North appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Preparations progressing on $2.2B Coffs Harbour Bypass

Roads Online

Staff, equipment and contracts are moving into place ahead of more major works on the Coffs Harbour Bypass in New South Wales. The 14 kilometre bypass project seeks to improve connectivity, transport efficiency and safety for motorists. The project is expected to save motorists about 12 minutes in travel time, avoid up to 12 sets of traffic lights and reducing the number of vehicles through the city centre by about 12,000 a day.

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NHPC Recruitment 2023 for Various Posts | 388 Posts | 30-06-2023

Construction Placements

NHPC Recruitment 2023 for Various Posts | 388 Posts | 30-06-2023 NHPC Recruitment 2023 for Various Posts with 388 Posts vacancies, the last date to apply for this job is 30-06-2023 The post NHPC Recruitment 2023 for Various Posts | 388 Posts | 30-06-2023 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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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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Manchester City confirms it is no longer in talks with Laing O’Rourke over £300M stadium expansion

New Civil Engineer

Laing O'Rourke's aspirations to build another major football stadium look to be over after Manchester City Football Club confirmed it is no longer in talks with the firm over the £300M expansion of the Etihad Stadium. The post Manchester City confirms it is no longer in talks with Laing O’Rourke over £300M stadium expansion appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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NERIST Recruitment 2023 for Assistant Professor | 32 Posts | 20-06-2023

Construction Placements

NERIST Recruitment 2023 for Assistant Professor | 32 Posts | 20-06-2023 NERIST Recruitment 2023 for Assistant Professor with 32 Posts vacancies, the last date to apply for this job is 20-06-2023 The post NERIST Recruitment 2023 for Assistant Professor | 32 Posts | 20-06-2023 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Specialist highlights Stonehenge Tunnel ‘sinkhole’ concerns

New Civil Engineer

Risk of ground collapses above the planned A303 Stonehenge Tunnel have been raised following formation of a “sinkhole” above High Speed 2’s (HS2's) Chiltern tunnels in May. The post Specialist highlights Stonehenge Tunnel ‘sinkhole’ concerns appeared first on New Civil Engineer.