Fri.Oct 11, 2024

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US crane count holds steady in Q3

Construction Dive

American and Canadian cities saw 15 fewer total cranes in the third quarter of 2024 than in the first, but construction activity remains robust.

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Caterpillar and Trimble Extend Long-Standing Joint Venture to Accelerate Grade Control Innovation and Customer Adoption Across the Construction Sector

Civil + Structural Engineer

IRVING, Texas and WESTMINSTER, Colo., — Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) and Trimble (Nasdaq: TRMB) today announced the extension of their long-standing joint venture. The agreement includes expanded distribution of grade control solutions in the construction sector to accelerate innovation and customer adoption. Since 2002, the Caterpillar Trimble Control Technologies (CTCT) joint venture has led the industry in grade control solutions, delivering products that contribute to jobsite safety and pr

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Communities nationwide plan disaster preparedness work

Construction Dive

As cities and states prepare for more extreme weather like this fall’s major hurricanes, there are hundreds of resiliency projects throughout the country already underway. Here are six of them.

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How Immigration Helps the Housing Industry

The Pro Builder

The surging net migration of immigrants into the United States since 2022 is boosting labor availability, job creation, and housing demand, especially in the rental sector

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 This guide details how industry leaders are replacing outdated budgeting with incremental funding, adopting regional procurement, and using digital tools for real-time financial oversight.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

Construction Dive

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

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Ground Broken for Weidmann Electrical Technology Expansion

PC Construction

Yesterday the PC Construction team gathered with partners from Weidmann Electrical Technology , Hill-Engineers, Architects, Planners , and local officials to celebrate the groundbreaking for the approximately $44 million expansion at Weidmann’s St. Johnsbury, Vermont, facility. The project, which will allow Weidmann to increase manufacturing capacity, includes three major components: the construction of a 10,000-square-foot free standing pre-engineered warehouse building, a 21,500-square-foot ad

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Thousands of Construction Workers Needed to Address the Housing Shortage

The Pro Builder

With an ongoing housing shortage, more skilled construction workers are needed. According to a report from the Home Builders Institute, the U.S. will need to hire 723,000 new construction workers per year to address the housing deficit. Currently, there are 8.3 million workers employed in construction throughout the U.S., with 3.4 million of them working in residential construction.

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Key Questions To Help Evaluate And Operate Your Construction Business

Contractor Bookkeeping

External factors, such as economic changes or technological advances, can significantly impact whether a business will thrive or fail. The rise of sharing and gig economy apps is an excellent example. These apps gave consumers more affordable options for daily tasks and errands and provided individuals with a new way to earn money on their schedules.

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Home Equity Lending Rises to New Levels

The Pro Builder

With rising mortgage rates, homeowners are less inclined to refinance and are instead using home equity loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) to tap into their equity. According to property information services provider Corelogic, many homeowners are choosing to keep their low-rate mortgages and opt for these alternatives rather than cash-out refinancing.By mid-2024, home equity lending hit its highest level since 2008, with over 333,000 new loans nationwide totaling $23.6 billion.

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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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Working Stress Method (WSM) - Assumptions & Features

Prodyogi

The working stress method (WSM) is the first theoretical method for structural design that evolved in the 1900s and was accepted by the national codes of practice for the design of reinforced concrete sections.This article explains in detail the philosophy of the working stress method and the assumptions followed for the design of structures by the WSM method.

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Most Homeowners Prefer to Renovate Rather Than Buy a New Home

The Pro Builder

The marketplace is challenging for both buyers and sellers right now, and because of that, more homeowners are investing in renovations. According to a report from real estate technology company Clever Real Estate, high prices and rising interest rates make it difficult for many to move, so homeowners are choosing to update their current homes instead.

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Construction begins on Radlett Strategic Rail Freight Interchange on Midland Main Line

New Civil Engineer

VolkerFitzpatrick has begun the construction of the first phase of the Radlett Strategic Rail Freight Interchange. The post Construction begins on Radlett Strategic Rail Freight Interchange on Midland Main Line appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Government defers Cambridge sewage works decision

The Construction Index

A final decision on Anglian Water’s £280m Cambridge waste water treatment plant relocation project has been pushed back three months until January.

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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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Celebrating Construction Inclusion Week 2024

Procore

As the construction industry gears up for Construction Inclusion Week (CIW) 2024 , I am thrilled to share how Procore is participating in this critical initiative. CIW serves as an industry-wide platform to highlight the construction community’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).  We are excited to partner with companies from across the industry to share best practices for creating more inclusive work environments and explore key themes such as supplier diversity,

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DCO decision on £400M Cambridge waste water treatment works relocation delayed

New Civil Engineer

The environment secretary has pushed back the decision on whether to grant development consent order (DCO) to Anglian Water’s £400M plan to relocate a wastewater treatment plant in Cambridge by three months. The post DCO decision on £400M Cambridge waste water treatment works relocation delayed appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Yanmar's smallest compact track loader, the TL65RS

Equipment World

The 8,575-pound TL65RS has a 2,100-pound rated operating capacity, a 6,000-pound tipping load and a maximum travel speed of 7.5 mph.

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Hurricane Milton: civil engineer says ‘more joined up thinking’ on resilience needed

New Civil Engineer

Hurricane Milton left 2.8M people without power after it made landfall in Florida on 10 October, but more forward thinking on resilience could have reduced the disarray an engineer has told NCE. The post Hurricane Milton: civil engineer says ‘more joined up thinking’ on resilience needed appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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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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CPD Courses for Construction: Elevate Your Career in a Rapidly Evolving Industry

Construction Placements

CPD Courses for Construction: Elevate Your Career in a Rapidly Evolving Industry Continuous Professional Development (CPD) courses are key for construction professionals aiming to stay competitive and compliant in a rapidly evolving industry. This guide highlights the importance, types, and benefits of CPD courses, offering insights into how they can help you advance your career.

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Rolls-Royce SMR posts £78M loss for 2023 ‘due to R&D expenditure’

New Civil Engineer

A £78M loss has been posted for the 2023 financial year by Rolls-Royce SMR, which it said was “largely due to research and development expenditure”. The post Rolls-Royce SMR posts £78M loss for 2023 ‘due to R&D expenditure’ appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Ten-year infrastructure plan coming in spring

Construction News

The government will publish a 10-year infrastructure strategy next spring alongside its multi-year spending review, a senior minister has announced. Speaking at Skanska’s headquarters yesterday (October 10), chief secretary to the treasury Darren Jones said new long-term plans for infrastructure would be aligned with the… The post Ten-year infrastructure plan coming in spring appeared first on Construction News.

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Government announces £24bn of private investment being funnelled into UK energy projects

New Civil Engineer

The government has announced it has leveraged £24bn of private finance in its first 100 days for clean energy projects in the UK. The post Government announces £24bn of private investment being funnelled into UK energy projects appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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How CMiC Helps Construction Teams Stay Ahead of Project Risk

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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Bulldozer – a powerful excavation equipment

Civil Engineer Blog

Nowadays civil engineering is incomplete without bulldozers. The bulldozer is a very powerful crawler that is equipped with a blade. The term bulldozer is often used to mean any type of heavy machinery, although the term actually refers to a tractor that is fitted with a dozer blade. Often times, bulldozers are large and extremely […] The post Bulldozer – a powerful excavation equipment first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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Additional £11M granted to Blackpool coastal defence to halt ‘accelerated beach lowering’

New Civil Engineer

An £11M boost for sea defences at Anchorsholme, an area in the north of Blackpool, has been agreed by the Environment Agency. The post Additional £11M granted to Blackpool coastal defence to halt ‘accelerated beach lowering’ appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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LeeBoy Helps Those Impacted Locally By Hurricane Helene in North Carolina

For Construction Pros

Based in Lincolnton, NC, hurrican Helene came right through their own backyard. With employees, associates, and other locals all effected by the storm damage, LeeBoy is doing their part to help those in need.

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NIC analysis of UK major infrastructure identifies causes of and solutions to overspend

New Civil Engineer

The National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) has analysed why the UK has a decades-long record of overspending on major infrastructure and identified ways to cut 10-25% of outturn cost. The post NIC analysis of UK major infrastructure identifies causes of and solutions to overspend 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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‘Highly fragmented’ industry makes infrastructure costs higher, says NIC 

Construction News

The UK’s “highly fragmented” construction industry is a key factor in the huge costs of major projects, the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) has said. The independent public body urged the government to commit to a future infrastructure pipeline to encourage consolidation. It added that problems… The post ‘Highly fragmented’ industry makes infrastructure costs higher, says NIC appeared first on Construction News.

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Why devolution should help rail’s climate resilience

New Civil Engineer

Very little of our Victorian infrastructure can withstand the challenges posed by a changing climate. Not least our rail network. The post Why devolution should help rail’s climate resilience appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Treasury Minister promises end to infrastructure ‘chaos’ of recent years

Construction Law

The Treasury has announced that a new National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA) to replace the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) and the Major Projects Authority (MPA) will be launched in Spring next year. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details.