Construction Dive

JULY 18, 2023

The Australian contractor and developer confirmed the layoffs of about 740 workers to Construction Dive.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 18, 2023

3D Printing Cement Alternative Boasts 92% Fewer Emissions qpurcell Tue, 07/18/2023 - 11:23 In the tiny Texas town of Round Top, about 80 miles east of Austin, tens of thousands of treasure hunters gather several times a year for the region’s most renowned antique fairs. Soon, some of those visitors will be able to stay in what’s being billed as the world’s first near-zero-carbon, 3D-printed homes.

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Construction Dive

JULY 18, 2023

To make the most of public works dollars, the construction industry should support foreign-born and diverse applicants entering the workforce, says New York Building Congress CEO Carlo Scissura.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 18, 2023

Skanska has been named as preferred bidder for the £450m Kent Roads contract on the Lower Thames Crossing project. The contractor fought-off competition from three rivals to land the deal – BFV JV; comprising of BAM Nuttall, Ferrovial Construction (UK) Ltd and VINCI Construction Grands Projets, Costain and Kier Eiffage (KEJV); comprising of Kier Highways and Eiffage Génie Civil.

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JULY 18, 2023

It’s the state’s largest amount of funding for work on the interstate since it was built in the 1960s.

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JULY 18, 2023

The project in Naples was supposed to wrap in December 2022, but Hurricane Ian damaged the building when it struck in September and added more work.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 18, 2023

M&E specialist contractor Integral UK is to stop working for main contractors in a strategic move to focus efforts on working directly for clients. As a result, Intergral UK’s Major Projects Division, which is understood to turnover around £80m, will be closed with up to 100 jobs now at risk as redundancy consultations get underway with staff.

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Construction Dive

JULY 18, 2023

The Dallas-based contractor aims to expand its water infrastructure and climate adaptation work with its latest personnel move.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 18, 2023

Hopes of a bounce back in the second half of this year have been dashed at Watkin Jones. The build-to-rent specialist revealed a pre-tax loss of £800,000 in May’s interim results for the six months to March 31 2023 but was confident of a recovery in the rest of the year. Those hopes were dashed today in a gloomy trading update and the news that Chief Executive Officer Richard Simpson has stepped down.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 18, 2023

These Are the Best and Worst Cities for First-Time Buyers in 2023 ibush Tue, 07/18/2023 - 12:48 First-time buyer purchases make up a sizable chunk of the housing market, with 26% of home purchases in 2022 made by first-timers In the search for a first home, buyers must balance what they want and need with what they can afford, among a host of other factors including interest rates, market prices, their eligibility to get a mortgage, the home's location, and so on.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 18, 2023

Wynne Construction has been awarded the pre-construction services agreement for Wrexham University’s new £30m enterprise, engineering, and optics centre. The building will provide a space for the university to work with business partners and undertake cutting-edge research into advanced solutions supporting the implementation of lightweight composite materials alongside the adoption of hydrogen fuel.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 18, 2023

One Way to Help Vulnerable Borrowers Sustain Homeownership ibush Tue, 07/18/2023 - 14:13 Mortgage reserve accounts offer one option for helping preserve homeownership and make mortgage outcomes more equitable It's been shown that the wealth-building effects of homeownership, particularly for historically disadvantaged populations, depend heavily on how long homeownership is sustained, so it makes sense that continuing to improve the foreclosure prevention process would be key in helping close th

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 18, 2023

Offsite Solutions has been awarded two contracts totalling £5m for nearly 1,500 bathroom pods for Downing’s first co-living scheme. Designed by Simpson Haugh, Square Gardens is a £400m co-living scheme in Manchester developed and built by Downing, which will provide new homes for rent – a mix of private studios to five-bedroom apartments. This project is also the very first application of Offsite Solutions’ new large format tile-effect finish for its GRP bathroom pods.

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JULY 18, 2023

Which U.S. Counties Have the Highest and Lowest Homeownership Rates ibush Tue, 07/18/2023 - 09:50 Data analysis reveals that while national trends reflect fundamental drivers of homeowners, if you look at local markets, they often tell a different story Despite the continued rise in homeownership rates since 2015 and the extra boost from the post-pandemic housing boom, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ Eye on Housing, U.S. homeownership rates remain below the levels reached

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Construction Placements

JULY 18, 2023

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Equipment World

JULY 18, 2023

The 744X-Tier is John Deere's latest hybrid wheel loader, featuring an electrified drivetrain powered by a diesel engine as the primary power source.

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Construction Placements

JULY 18, 2023

MPBDC Recruitment 2023 for Various Posts | 36 Posts | 25-07-2023 MPBDC Recruitment 2023 for Various Posts with 36 Posts vacancies, last date to apply for this job is 25-07-2023 The post MPBDC Recruitment 2023 for Various Posts | 36 Posts | 25-07-2023 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Construction News

JULY 18, 2023

Nana Manu-Mabiza is a senior paralegal in the construction and engineering team at RWK Goodman A Court of Appeal case that sheds light on how the court will deal with disputes where there is a pre-determined contractual dispute resolution procedure (DRP) between the parties is… The post How courts deal with disputes where there is a DRP between parties appeared first on Construction News.

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Civil Engineer Blog

JULY 18, 2023

There will be many times during your life when you will require the services of a professional repairman or mechanic. The most common situation when this will be necessary is when your car experiences some sort of mechanical difficulty. Car repairs can be very complex. Thus, the vast majority of people do not possess the […] The post Important things to know before hiring a repairman first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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Construction News

JULY 18, 2023

Skanska has been named as the preferred bidder on a £450m roads contract for the Lower Thames Crossing megaproject. It is the second of three major contracts to be awarded by National Highways for the planned road tunnel crossing the Thames Estuary between Kent and… The post Skanska picked for £450m Lower Thames Crossing job appeared first on Construction News.

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Construction Placements

JULY 18, 2023

The Pivotal Role of Career and Technical Education in Preparing Students for the Construction Industry This comprehensive guide delves into the role of Career and Technical Education (CTE) in preparing students for the construction industry. It explores the benefits, types of CTE programs, future prospects, and latest industry trends. The post The Pivotal Role of Career and Technical Education in Preparing Students for the Construction Industry appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 18, 2023

Network Rail has laid out a £10M plan it hopes will unlock the capacity for freight trains travelling through the Channel Tunnel to be able to directly join the UK network to London. The post Network Rail details £10M plan to allow more freight through Channel Tunnel appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Specifier

JULY 18, 2023

Part of NYC’s The High Line—Moynihan Connector—Corten steel and bronze handrails bridge called the Woodland Bridge. Photos courtesy Andrew Frasz/courtesy of the High Line. The High Line—Moynihan Connector—is composed of two pedestrian bridges running over New York City ’s Dyer Avenue and West 30 th Street, comprising an elevated, 183-m (600-ft) linear plaza which offers a seamless pedestrian journey from Midtown West to the raised public path, the High Line.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 18, 2023

The UK must maintain a privatised water sector if it is to achieve the necessary level of investment in infrastructure for future water security, the NIC chair has argued. The post NIC chair argues that maintaining a private water sector is the ‘right approach’ appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction News

JULY 18, 2023

The government has promised a “massive revival” of nuclear power, as it unveiled details of how its new arm's-length nuclear body will “drive the rapid expansion of new nuclear power plants in the UK”. Great British Nuclear (GBN) was officially launched today (18 July) alongside a… The post Great British Nuclear launched to drive ‘rapid expansion’ of power plants appeared first on Construction News.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 18, 2023

Transport for London (TfL) has revealed options for a bicycle shuttle bus through the Silvertown Tunnel, which is now almost completely excavated as the tunnel boring machine (TBM) enters its final stretch. The post Silvertown Tunnel cycle shuttle bus proposal revealed as TBM enters final 200m appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Constructor

JULY 18, 2023

Are you considering adding a fence to your home? If so, there are many different types of fencing to choose from that can add security, beauty, and privacy to your home. Regardless of why you’re installing a fence, choosing the right type of fencing for your needs is important. From wood and vinyl to chain […] The post 10 Types Of Fencing To Beautify Your Home appeared first on The Constructor.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 18, 2023

National Highways has named Skanska as its preferred bidder for the £450M Kent Roads contract for its Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) scheme. The post Skanska wins £450M Kent roads contract on Lower Thames Crossing appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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