Construction Dive

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The Westville Correctional Facility will be the most expensive state building project in Indiana’s history, according to local media.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 16, 2023

HDR Principal Economist Chris Behr completed a multiyear research initiative to determine how economic analysis can contribute to equity assessments of infrastructure projects. Funded through HDR’s Fellowship Program , the work culminated in an economic method, called Social Equity Value Analysis , which better accounts for the value of projects to disadvantaged communities and people with lower incomes.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 16, 2023

GCs, subs and owners must be held accountable when hate symbols such as nooses are found on jobsites, construction execs say.

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Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 16, 2023

It takes extensive preparation and planning to complete your construction project successfully. Sometimes, even the most experienced developers, contractors, owners, and construction managers find it challenging to maintain the highest efficiency standards and stay organized throughout the entire construction process. However, with the following six approaches, you will streamline your construction projects to ensure you do everything efficiently within the stipulated time and budget.

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Construction firms that rely on fixed budgets and outdated procurement methods are losing ground fast.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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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 16, 2023

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

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 16, 2023

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

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Heerbrugg, Switzerland — Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, the global leader in digital reality solutions combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies, today announced the upcoming release of the Leica BLK2GO PULSE. The BLK2GO PULSE is a new first-person laser scanner that combines cutting-edge LiDAR sensor technology with the original Leica BLK2GO form factor.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 16, 2023

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

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Do Rising Foreclosures Pose a Threat to the US Housing Market? ldeakins Mon, 10/16/2023 - 10:07 Foreclosures notices are rising, but experts aren't worried about a subsequent housing bust Foreclosure notices have surged 34% year-over-year to nearly 125,000 in the third quarter of 2023, up 28% from the previous quarter, indicating a return to pre-pandemic levels as foreclosure moratoriums expire.

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Speaker: Dylan Secrest

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Construction Management

Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Finding reliable and compliant vendors can be a difficult task for hiring clients in today’s markets. Businesses have to analyze and assess multiple suppliers to find the most compatible ones, and they often require their vendors to have certain licenses, qualifications, and certifications. For contractors, these come in the form of a process known as prequalification and contractor management.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 16, 2023

NAHB Kicks Off Young Professionals Week ldeakins Mon, 10/16/2023 - 10:18 The National Association of Home Builders is celebrating the future generation of industry leaders during its annual Young Professionals Week October 16 marks the start of NAHB’s Young Professionals Week, which seeks to connect and engage young home building professionals with learning activities focused on leadership development.

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Equipment World

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Bobcat’s new L95 gets the most horsepower and bucket capacity of any of the company’s previous compact wheel loaders. Details at Equipment World.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Home Listings Are Rising, but Cautious Buyers Aren’t Budging ldeakins Mon, 10/16/2023 - 10:26 New listings are popping up at a much faster rate than their seasonal norm, but wary buyers aren't tempted by fresh inventory in a high-cost market New home listings have seen a modest increase this autumn, and while that uptick in inventory could provide some relief for prospective buyers, many are instead stepping back due to persistently high mortgage rates.

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Construction News

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Structural steelwork specialist James Killelea is set to cease trading. The Lancashire-based firm, which has been in business for 53 years, filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators on Friday (13 October). Many of Killelea’s employees posted on LinkedIn on Friday that they were looking… The post Steelwork specialist to stop trading after 53 years appeared first on Construction News.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Construction Inclusion Week Brings Together 5,000 Global Firms ldeakins Mon, 10/16/2023 - 10:32 The third annual Construction Inclusion Week will welcome construction professionals from more than 5,000 firms The third annual Construction Inclusion Week, which begins Oct. 16 and runs through Oct. 20, has doubled in size and expanded globally, according to Construction Dive.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The government has approved the outline business case for Norfolk County Council’s Norwich Western Link project and committed £213M funding to the project - 85% of its £251M budget. The post Government to fund 85% of £251M Norwich Western Link road appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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BDC Network

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The impact of office-to-residential conversion on downtown areas 0 qpurcell Mon, 10/16/2023 - 08:29 Office Buildings Gensler's Duanne Render looks at the incentives that could bring more office-to-residential conversions to life. Duanne Render MFPRO+ Blog High-rise Construction Mixed-Use Apartments Office Buildings Designers Architects Reconstruction & Renovation Urban Planning “The pandemic is behind us.

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Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Sir Keir Starmer has said he is a ‘Yimby’ (“Yes in my back yard” as opposed to a Nimby), and he and his party set out their stall on their ambitions for building at the Labour party conference. The post Things can only get better: Labour’s plans for infrastructure appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction News

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The government hailed a raft of smaller transport schemes as it announced the much-rumoured cancellation of parts of HS2, but those plans have done little to cushion the blow “I am cancelling the rest of the HS2 project. And in its place, we will reinvest… The post HS2 scaleback: Long-termist or shortsighted? appeared first on Construction News.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 16, 2023

VolkerHighways has begun a 20-week project to extend the life of a 156-year-old crossing over the River Thames. The contractor will carry out a range of works on the Grade II listed Cookham Bridge throughout the winter. Routine inspection of the ageing iron structure, which dates… The post VolkerHighways starts work on historic Berkshire bridge appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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For Construction Pros

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Joseph E. Creed, group president of Energy & Transportation, has been appointed to the newly created position of chief operating officer.

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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.

Sustainability

New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The main span of Glasgow’s £29.5M Govan-Partick Bridge has arrived at Yorkhill Quay in Glasgow and is set to be installed within days. The post Span’s arrival a ‘milestone’ for £29.5M Govan-Partick Bridge appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Placements

OCTOBER 16, 2023

TNPSC Recruitment 2023 Various Posts | 369 Posts | 11-11-2023 TNPSC Recruitment 2023 Various Posts with 369 Posts vacancies, the last date to apply for the job is 11-11-2023 The post TNPSC Recruitment 2023 Various Posts | 369 Posts | 11-11-2023 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Roads Online

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Material supplied by Beca The construction and maintenance of airside pavements is a considerable contributor to overall airport infrastructure carbon footprint. pavement is required to perform to a very high reliability and represents financial investment – as such airports have preferred to rely on the performance certainty of conventional pavements like Portland Cement concrete and asphalt.

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For Construction Pros

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Electric vehicle ownership saw its biggest single year increase in 2023, and that trend is expected to continue. With the decline of fossil fuel tax revenue, the federal government will discuss alternatives in a scheduled hearing on Oct. 18.

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Construction Placements

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Finding Part-Time Construction Jobs: A Complete Guide Navigating the construction job market for part-time roles can be daunting. This complete guide provides insights, tips, and resources to streamline your search and help you land that perfect part-time construction job. The post Finding Part-Time Construction Jobs: A Complete Guide appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Roads Online

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Traffic will soon be flowing on the final alignment of the $200 million Barton Highway in New South Wales for the first time. The Barton Highway is an essential part of the NSW and ACT transport network, connecting communities to essential services, employment, healthcare, education opportunities and supporting freight movement. The project aims to improve the road safety of the connection, while enhancing tourism and driving economic growth.

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Construction News

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The Ladder Association has raised “serious concerns” that unsafe and potentially dangerous ladders are being sold online to UK builders and consumers. In research commissioned by the association, 70 per cent of the commercially available multiple-purpose ladders tested did not to meet “minimum safety requirements”.… The post ‘Serious concerns’ raised over sale of unsafe ladders appeared first on Construction News.

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