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How Much Does It Cost to Afford a House in the 15 Most Expensive US Cities?

The Pro Builder

In many major cities across the U.S., homes have become unaffordable to all but their wealthiest residents. According to CNBC, a recent analysis of the 50 largest cities in the U.S. by mortgage analytics firm HSH indicates an average income of $104,339 is needed to afford a home in these cities. Comparatively, the national median household income is $74,580.

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New construction technology releases: August 2024

Construction Dive

From a smaller drywall robot to tech that helps builders comply with tougher green construction standards, this month’s fresh offerings promise to streamline jobsites and the back office.

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KAI Designs and Builds New Urban League Senior Living Center in St. Louis

Civil + Structural Engineer

ST LOUIS – In keeping with its mission to transform communities, KAI joined a diverse crowd of residents, public officials, contractors, clergy and business partners on May 21 to celebrate the grand opening of the Urban League Senior Living Center in Dellwood, MO. The event marked a significant milestone in the community’s revitalization efforts.

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Jacobs sees double-digit growth in water, environmental work

Construction Dive

On an earnings call this week, CEO Bob Pragada emphasized the strength of infrastructure-adjacent sectors and advanced facility construction, including semiconductor plants and data centers.

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 This guide details how industry leaders are replacing outdated budgeting with incremental funding, adopting regional procurement, and using digital tools for real-time financial oversight.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

Civil + Structural Engineer

Rockaway Beach Coastal Restoration Project, New York City By JoAnne Castagna, Ed.D. Allan Little, a sixty-two-year-old Far Rockaway resident, who is deaf, is sitting next to a beach dune, digging into the sand with his bare hands, under the warm sun. He is planting vegetation to help make Rockaway Beach more resilient to coastal storm erosion and flooding.

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Stantec completes design of demonstration facility for Pure Water Antelope Valley

Civil + Structural Engineer

Advanced water treatment facility will inform full-scale design for Palmdale Water District’s indirect potable reuse program Design is now complete on an advanced water treatment (AWT) demonstration facility for the Palmdale Water District’s (PWD) Pure Water Antelope Valley indirect potable reuse program. Stantec served as the lead designer for the facility, and construction is set to begin this summer following a groundbreaking that took place in June.

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State and City Governments Implement New Programs to Help Gen Z Homebuyers

The Pro Builder

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, home prices have increased by 47%. This has led many members of Generation Z to view homeownership as unattainable. However, state and local governments are hoping to change that. According to Route Fifty, some jurisdictions are implementing homeownership programs for young buyers. In Utah, Governor Spencer Cox's administration plans to build 35,000 starter homes by 2028, and Rochester, Minn., has allocated $4 million to develop housing for those ea

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LAN Houston Headquarters Moves Location

Civil + Structural Engineer

HOUSTON – Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam Inc. (LAN) is pleased to announce the opening of its new Houston headquarters. The new office will support the firm’s 20 percent growth rate in the Houston office. LAN’s new headquarters, situated in a spacious 42,100-square-foot building, will open in mid-August. The office features state-of-the-art executive conferencing, soundproof collaboration rooms, telephone booths and huddle rooms, providing ample space for staff to collaborate and design.

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Home Prices Continue to Grow, But Some Markets Could See a Slowdown Soon

The Pro Builder

In June 2024, home prices across the U.S. rose by 4.7% compared with June 2023, but this growth is slowing down. A recent report from real estate data tracker CoreLogic shows there were increases across the board, with no states experiencing a decrease in prices. South Dakota saw the largest increase in home prices at 10% year-over-year, followed by Rhode Island and Connecticut at 9.2% and 8.5%, respectively.

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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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Making Renovation Less Risky

AEC Business

A recent research report on how prefabrication and digital information management could make renovation more controlled and less risky.

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HS2 helps deliver 20% growth for labour specialist

The Construction Index

Construction labour supply firm VGC is thriving on the back of the HS2 project but is laying the ground for life after that project ends.

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Top-Selling Backhoe Loaders for 2024

Equipment World

See which backhoe loader models were best-sellers and fetched top dollar at auction, according to latest data from Fusable's EDA and EquipmentWatch.

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Employees take ownership of Preston contractor

The Construction Index

Conlon Group has been sold to an employee-ownership trust.

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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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How National Highways’ Structures Moonshot is improving inspection of steel corrosion within concrete

New Civil Engineer

For the past year, National Highways has been undertaking a research project known as Structures Moonshot to try and innovate the way it conducts inspections of steel corrosion inside concrete structures. The post How National Highways’ Structures Moonshot is improving inspection of steel corrosion within concrete appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Contractors still cutting corners on fire safety

The Construction Index

Insulation contractors report that they are losing jobs to cost-cutting competitors who appear to have forgotten – or never learned – the lessons of the Grenfell Tower fire.

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Midlands Connect pushes for government backing for 17 road projects in the region

New Civil Engineer

Sub-national transport body Midlands Connect has detailed 17 road projects it believes the new government should prioritise in order to benefit the region. The post Midlands Connect pushes for government backing for 17 road projects in the region appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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TopHat hit by winding-up petition

The Construction Index

Rotherham-based Harworth Estates has filed a winding-up petition against volumetric house-builder TopHat for non-payment of debts.

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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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Two tenders released for Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Line

Roads Online

Image courtesy of the Queensland Government. Two new tenders for the Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Line project in Queensland have now been released to market, coinciding with the opening of a brand new information and engagement centre for the community to learn more about the project and associated works. The two tenders for the major rail project are seeking engineering teams and procurement specialists to assist in finalising the reference design and support procurement activities for the proje

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Current Scenario of the Indian Construction Industry in 2024

Construction Placements

Current Scenario of the Indian Construction Industry in 2024 The Indian Construction industry is categorized by Commercial Constructions, Residential Constructions, Industrial Constructions, Infrastructure, Transportation Constructions, and Energy and Utility Constructions. The post Current Scenario of the Indian Construction Industry in 2024 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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First tunnel boring contract awarded on NYC’s £12.6bn Hudson Tunnel project

New Civil Engineer

The first tunnel boring contract for the $16bn (£12.6bn) Hudson Tunnel project in New York has been awarded to Schiavone Dragados Lane JV. The post First tunnel boring contract awarded on NYC’s £12.6bn Hudson Tunnel project appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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India’s Labour Market Analysis: Trends and Future Projections [August 2024 Updates]

Construction Placements

India’s Labour Market Analysis: Trends and Future Projections [August 2024 Updates] India's labour market has seen significant changes from 2017-18 to 2022-23. This post delves into job creation trends, sectoral contributions, government initiatives, and future projections, highlighting key challenges and opportunities. The post India’s Labour Market Analysis: Trends and Future Projections [August 2024 Updates] appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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How CMiC Helps Construction Teams Stay Ahead of Project Risk

CONSTRUCTâ„¢ 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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Last chance to apply for Statewide Roads Contract Tender

Roads Online

Image courtesy of the Victorian Government. The deadline is fast approaching for companies to apply for the MAV Statewide Roads Contract in Victoria. The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) has gone to market on behalf of all Victorian councils to establish a panel of key roads and pavement contractors for the MAV Statewide Roads Contract. This sector-wide roads contract, for Bitumen, Asphalt, Associated Materials, and Services Panel, is a strategic effort to enhance the efficiency, sustaina

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UK civil engineering activity strong despite financial markets turbulence

New Civil Engineer

Financial markets including the FTSE (Financial Times Stock Exchange) 100 Index have been rattled by concerns of the United States moving into a recession, but civil engineering in the UK is bucking the trend and performing well thanks to major projects such as High Speed… The post UK civil engineering activity strong despite financial markets turbulence appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Brand new Parkdale Station now open

Roads Online

Image courtesy of the Victorian Government. The new Parkdale Station has opened following the removal of two sets of boom gates, moving the Frankston line one step closer to becoming level crossing free by 2029 in Victoria. The level crossing at Parkers Road, Parkdale has been removed by building a rail bridge over the road. During a two-week closure the LXRP worked to connect the elevated rail bridge to the existing Frankston Line.

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Missing M25 runoff pond data revealed as WSP signs on to aid National Highways’ water plan

New Civil Engineer

Data about an M25 runoff pond was mistakenly omitted by contractor Connect Plus Services during NCE’s investigation into their condition. The post Missing M25 runoff pond data revealed as WSP signs on to aid National Highways’ water plan appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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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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Construction Passes 50% Mark for Georgia Wastewater Expansion

PC Construction

Georgia’s Henry County, located just 30 minutes south of downtown Atlanta, has witnessed unprecedented population growth. With the associated strain on infrastructure, Henry County Water Authority embarked on an extensive $182 million project to expand wastewater treatment capacity and upgrade treatment processes at the Walnut Creek Water Reclamation Facility.

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Regional focus has paid off, Esh boss reveals

Construction News

Focusing on regional work has paid off for Esh Group, according to its chief executive. In an exclusive interview with Construction News, group chief executive Andy Radcliffe said that targeting contracts in the North East had delivered strong financial results and secured future business. Radcliffe… The post Regional focus has paid off, Esh boss reveals appeared first on Construction News.

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New York's New Gateway: The Overhaul of John F. Kennedy International Airport

ENR Construction

A $19B overhaul of John F. Kennedy International Airport, including two massive new terminals, is progressing swiftly and so far successfully with a large cast of public and private partners and community stakeholders.

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