Construction Dive

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.

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As a Design-Builder , we take on the role of advocate for our clients and put ourselves in their shoes while carefully making design and construction decisions. What would they choose to do to effectively save money and time without sacrificing quality or building longevity? We are currently working on a building for Chippewa Nature Center that our Architect, Neil Frank, resourcefully designed using materials that would save time and money.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The National Transportation Safety Board said two motorists driving too fast likely caused the 2023 collision.

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Civil Engineer Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Starting a construction company can be a profitable venture under the right circumstances. Construction is an industry that will always be in demand and will not yield easily to automation. If you have experience in construction and want to start your own company, be sure to research requirements, laws, and business basics before taking the […] The post How to Start a Construction Company?

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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 This guide details how industry leaders are replacing outdated budgeting with incremental funding, adopting regional procurement, and using digital tools for real-time financial oversight.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.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The lawsuit alleges officials didn’t sufficiently study the impact of the new Cincinnati-area span and says the design doesn’t do enough to include biking and transit.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Approximately $3.5 billion of the total comes from the IIJA, with another $330 million funded by the state’s 2017 highway bill and gas tax.

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The Construction Index

OCTOBER 28, 2024

UK construction’s skill shortage has gone from bad to worse, according to CPA economists.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Ozark Mountain amusement park Silver Dollar City, which has been operational since 1960, is adding 1,200 acres and a new resort.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Minnesota-based team relies on trusted products for fewer callbacks Construction2Style co-founders say they've even put Andersen® 400 Series windows into their own home.

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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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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 28, 2024

As home prices have increased, the share of homeowners with second homes has declined. According to the National Association of Home Builders’ Eye On Housing blog, there were 5.7 million second homes in 2023, making up 4% of the total housing stock. In comparison, there were 6.5 million second homes in 2022 and in 2020, there were 7.15 million second homes.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Kendra Kim will bring best practices from the aviation, space, steel and electronics industries to the St. Louis builder’s utility-scale solar group.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Quickly create unique grill islands, fire features, walls, and more hardscape verticals with U-Cara. Explore the design versatility of our new Subway and Lavano fascia panels!

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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.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 28, 2024

National Highways saw all of its recorded carbon emissions rise in the latest financial year, data obtained by NCE has revealed. The post National Highways records further increase in all carbon emissions as it vies for net zero appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Construction Index

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Essex County Council has awarded Octavius Infrastructure a £15m contract to design and build section 1A of the Chelmsford North East Bypass.

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BDC Network

OCTOBER 28, 2024

A case for mid-rise: How multifamily housing can reshape our cities 0 qpurcell Mon, 10/28/2024 - 11:01 Multifamily Housing Often referred to as “five-over-ones,” the mid-rise apartment type is typically comprised of five stories of apartments on top of a concrete “podium” of ground-floor retail. The main criticism of the “five-over-one” is that they are often too predictable.

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The Construction Index

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Construction economists appear to be feeling a little more upbeat about UK construction’s growth prospects.

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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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For Construction Pros

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The unique risks of work zones demand diligent safety practices that require a proactive approach.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 28, 2024

A nuclear energy startup Deep Atomic has revealed plans for a compact small modular reactor (SMR) specifically aimed at powering data centres. The post Nuclear startup reveals 60MW SMRs designed to power data centres appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Roads Online

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Image courtesy of Main Roads WA. Do you build, supply materials/services or assist in the design of bridges? In the upcoming February edition of Roads & Infrastructure Magazine, we’re focusing on everything bridges, from design, construction and site preparation, through to beam installation/placement and maintenance. We want to hear from you! If you’re hoping to get your bridge story out there to those who matter in the infrastructure sector, then this is the perfect opportunity for you.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Octavius Infrastructure is set to commence the construction of the first phase of the Chelmsford North East Bypass, having been appointed by Essex County Council. The post Main construction of Chelmsford North East Bypass to begin in early 2025 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.

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Construction News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Construction News’ analysis shows that some executives have seen their pay packages fall while others are celebrating heights never seen before The median pay for a chief executive at a FTSE 100 company reached £4.19m in 2023, the highest level on record, according to the… The post A mixed bag: the highest-paid executives in construction appeared first on Construction News.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has requested Network Rail provide it with a renewed performance improvement plan for its Eastern region, which the regulator stated is suffering from rising numbers of delays. The post Regulator calls for ‘fresh approach’ from Network Rail to fix issues in Eastern region appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Placements

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Top Luxury Home Builders in Florida, Featuring GL Homes Florida is renowned for its luxury real estate market, with top-tier builders like GL Homes transforming it with exclusive designs and high-end communities. This post explores the leading names in Florida's luxury home construction, focusing on what makes GL Homes a top choice for discerning buyers.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The Environment Agency has detailed the lessons from the work of its 35 projects in the £200M flood and coastal innovation programmes as they reach the halfway point. The post Learning shared from mid-point of £200M flood and coastal innovation programmes 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.

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Equipment World

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Develon's DX42-7 compact excavator is designed to maneuver tight, congested jobsites for general construction, site prep, utility work, landscaping.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has taken enforcement action against works which negatively impacted flood protection features. The post Natural Resources Wales takes action against works which compromise flood defences appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The Museum of Exploration will feature one-of-a-kind curated exhibits.

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