Construction Dive
AUGUST 26, 2024
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are revolutionizing renewable energy by stabilizing power grids and managing the push and pull of power for a more reliable and sustainable future.
Civil + Structural Engineer
AUGUST 26, 2024
Ralph I. Hage On a late summer’s day in 2019, an engineer stood in an open courtyard of a project he was managing and stared up at the sky. In that period of time, Lebanon was in the midst of national protests, an economic crisis, and a rapidly devaluing currency – options were limited. The engineer looked back down to Earth and turned towards his bewildered foreman and said, “I’ve found the solution”.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 26, 2024
Total groundbreakings for the month jumped 10% ahead of the Fed’s likely rate cut, according to Dodge Construction Network.
The Pro Builder
AUGUST 26, 2024
As builders aim to meet the growing demand for rental housing, the construction of single-family build-to-rent (B2R) homes increased in Q2 2024. According to the National Association of Home Builders’ Eye On Housing blog, there were approximately 23,000 B2R home starts during this time, which is nearly 10% more than the same period in 2023. Over the past year, 83,000 such homes were started, compared with 69,000 starts last year.
Advertisement
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 This guide details how industry leaders are replacing outdated budgeting with incremental funding, adopting regional procurement, and using digital tools for real-time financial oversight.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
AUGUST 26, 2024
The Downtown Rail Extension will expand Caltrain service and accommodate future California High-Speed Rail riders.
Construction Project Zone brings together the best content for construction projects from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
|
Construction Dive
AUGUST 26, 2024
Stone Martin Commercial will work with developers on master-planned communities and small-scale projects.
The Pro Builder
AUGUST 26, 2024
Off-market home sales are becoming increasingly common in the U.S. as more sellers opt for private transactions. This year, approximately 1.2 million homes have been sold off-market, according to the ResiClub blog. Off-market transactions occur privately without public listing on the MLS, often involving direct negotiations between buyer and seller or agents specialized in these deals.
The Construction Index
AUGUST 26, 2024
A week before publication of the final report of the official Grenfell Tower Inquiry, investigations have begun into the role of rain screen cladding in the spread of another tower block fire in the capital.
The Pro Builder
AUGUST 26, 2024
Continuing their upward trend from June, newly built home sales rose in July. Nationwide, 739,000 new single-family homes were sold in July, a 10.6% increase from June and a 5.6% rise from July 2023, according to housing market platform Zillow. This is likely due to a drop in prices. In July, the median price of new homes was $429,800, down 1.4% from a year ago.
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 Construction Index
AUGUST 26, 2024
Cruden has started work on a £17.5m residential development for Midlothian Council in Gorebridge.
Construction Placements
AUGUST 26, 2024
NCCR Recruitment 2024 for Various Posts | 42 Posts | 06-09-2024 NCCR Recruitment 2024 for Various Posts with 42 Posts vacancies, last date to apply for this job is 06-09-2024 The post NCCR Recruitment 2024 for Various Posts | 42 Posts | 06-09-2024 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.
The Construction Index
AUGUST 26, 2024
City of Doncaster Council has awarded Willmott Dixon a contract to build 83 homes across four sites.
Roads Online
AUGUST 26, 2024
Image courtesy of the Western Australian Government. The first train has taken to the tracks, with testing now underway on the METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook Line, the largest public transport project delivered in Perth since the Mandurah Line. The Morley-Ellenbrook Line starts at Bayswater Station on the Midland Line, travels in the centre of Tonkin Highway, through land north of Marshall Road, along the western side of Drumpellier Drive (formerly New Lord Street) and ends in Ellenbrook, south of T
Advertisement
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.
The Construction Index
AUGUST 26, 2024
Contractor AmcoGiffen starts preparatory work in mid-September for the installation of a new accessible footbridge at Giffnock station.
Roads Online
AUGUST 26, 2024
Komatsu’s Intelligent Machine Control can help operators optimise every single pass and movement. Images: Komatsu. The Australian roading and infrastructure industry underpins the nation’s economic prosperity. Yet, it’s an industry that inherently carries risk. F or construction crews, even the most routine tasks can present serious safety hazards. This is precisely why technological advancements that prioritise safety deserve the utmost attention.
iField Smart
AUGUST 26, 2024
Introduction Construction project management (CPM) is a multifaceted discipline that involves the planning, coordination, and control of resources to achieve project objectives within defined constraints of time, cost, and quality. Traditionally, Construction project management relied heavily on manual processes, disparate tools, and fragmented communication, often leading to inefficiencies, delays, and cost overruns.
Fleis & VandenBrink
AUGUST 26, 2024
Michigan community leaders are tasked with funding infrastructure improvements while balancing budgets. Key to this are Asset Management Plans (AMPs) and Capital Improvement Plans (CIPs). AMPs inventory community assets, while CIPs outline and prioritize projects and funding strategies. Communities can choose to pay as they go or finance larger projects through bonds and grants.
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.
New Civil Engineer
AUGUST 26, 2024
Since being elected in July, the government has announced changes to planning, a schedule for 12 new town sites to be selected, a fund to support renewable energy projects and a move to improve longer-term certainty through a two-year lead time on strategic spending reviews. The post ACE CEO: Delivery must back up dialogue with government appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 26, 2024
How to validate a construction takt plan: Validating an “optimized” TAKT plan is challenging, if not impossible, without access to an objective and granular local market database of construction tasks that includes labor, material, and equipment requirements. Here’s why this database is critical: 1. Accurate Resource Planning Labor: Without detailed information on labor requirements for each task, it’s difficult to determine whether the TAKT time is feasible or if you have the
Wessler Engineering
AUGUST 26, 2024
This story was originally written by Rebecca Thiele at Indiana Public Broadcasting and was published August 25, 2024. In May, Russian hackers targeted a wastewater treatment plant for Tipton. Fortunately, workers at the plant noticed something was wrong and were able to switch to manual operation until they could address it. Cyber attacks don’t just threaten your money, they can also put your access to clean drinking water and a functioning sewer at risk.
Equipment World
AUGUST 26, 2024
The wheeled excavator can work where other excavators can’t – soft wetlands, steep mountains and other extreme environments.
Advertisement
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 Construction Index
AUGUST 26, 2024
Platform Housing Group has selected two smaller house-builders for more than 200 new affordable homes in Northamptonshire.
ENR Construction
AUGUST 26, 2024
This blog will comment on all matters related to design and construction in the Midwest.
For Construction Pros
AUGUST 26, 2024
How wearable technology supports field operations, reducing workplace accidents, improving equipment use and increasing worker productivity
ENR Construction
AUGUST 26, 2024
Project news from Dodge Data & Analytics for the Southeast region.
Advertisement
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.
CCR Magazine
AUGUST 26, 2024
Wiegmann Associates has added Gavin Ryan as Project Engineer and Stephanie Anderson as Project Manager. As Project Manager, Anderson is responsible for providing detailed, cost-effective management of Wiegmann’s mechanical and HVAC system projects to meet client and company goals. Duties include managing subcontractors, coordinating RFI submittals and change orders, managing labor and maintaining jobsite safety, project quality, schedule and budget.
ENR Construction
AUGUST 26, 2024
CPI Foundation summer training program on Alcatraz Island summer program is among those that have launched several potential construction careers.
Contractors Liability Blog
AUGUST 26, 2024
Obtaining a contractor license in Louisiana is essential for various trades, including general contractors, electricians, plumbers, roofers, and HVAC specialists. This guide provides a detailed overview of the licensing requirements, including insurance and bonding costs, to help you navigate the process effectively. For more details or assistance with your application, contact the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors: Contact Information: Web: LSLBC Website Alternate Phone Number: 51
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
360 
Let's personalize your content