Construction Dive

OCTOBER 9, 2023

A deluge of private sector funding, rapid growth and a strong business environment contribute to the Ohio city’s surging starts.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Motel Conversion: A Motel Becomes a Model for Affordable Housing ldeakins Mon, 10/09/2023 - 15:01 A dilapidated Econo Lodge motel becomes the prototype for an adaptive reuse program to provide supportive housing Michele Lerner When Jamboree Housing, an affordable housing nonprofit headquartered in Irvine, Calif., approached Manuel Salazar to renovate an obsolete Econo Lodge motel in nearby Anaheim, his first thought was that this adaptive reuse motel conversion would be simple to deliver.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Strength in education, life sciences and healthcare boosted the institutional segment, while a weaker office outlook drove commercial activity down.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 9, 2023

SUGAR LAND, TX: HCSS, a leading provider of innovative software helping heavy civil construction businesses streamline their operations, highlights HCSS Plans, a digital plans management solution ideal for construction job site foremen in the field. With its near real-time version control; organization and syncing of markups; ability to show precisely how the planned construction looks in the field; and easy to use built-in calculators for determining common material quantities, HCSS Plans helps

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 9, 2023

With staggering mental illness and suicide rates in construction reported across nearly all regions, it’s clear that improving working conditions and addressing mental health is critical.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 9, 2023

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

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Prodyogi

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The traditional approach to managing temperature control in buildings often treats heating and cooling as distinct and isolated systems. Typically, heating is accomplished using primary fuels, furnaces, or electric resistance heaters, while cooling relies on air-conditioning units.

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Construction News

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Vistry has written to its subcontractors asking for a 10 per cent reduction on the prices agreed in current contracts, sparking anger in the sector. In an email sent to suppliers last month, the housebuilder said its exit from private housebuilding – which it announced… The post Anger as Vistry asks suppliers for 10% discount appeared first on Construction News.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Network Rail has alerted suppliers that it is procuring for its £1.2bn Midland Main Line (MML) Electrification Partnership framework, which is looking to deliver electrification more efficiently. The post Network Rail seeks efficient electrification in £1.2bn Midland Mainline Electrification framework appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Speaker: Dylan Secrest

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Construction Management

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Hawthorne, N.J. : DFI announces that Ryan Reavis has joined the institute as the technical activities manager. In this role he will work in concert with DFI’s director of technical activities supporting DFI’s committees, publications and outside industry partners and ensuring that DFI’s technical activities are coordinated, scheduled and supported to produce high-quality, accurate and relevant industry products.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Experts Divided: Is the Housing Market Overvalued? ldeakins Mon, 10/09/2023 - 10:14 Some experts say the U.S. housing market is overvalued, despite mortgage rates nearing 8%. But don't expect home prices to drop anytime soon As the debate over the U.S. housing market's valuation intensifies, real estate experts are divided on whether home prices are too high.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Hawthorne, N.J. : Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) announces Mary Ellen Large has been named co-chair of DFI’s Structural Slurry Wall and Seepage Control Committee. She succeeds Amr Ragy of Bauer Foundation Corp. and joins co-chair Meeok Kim, Ph.D., P.E. , of Thornton Tomasetti. Large brings over 30 years of foundation experience to geotechnical specialty engineering and construction contractor, Nicholson Construction Company, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Geotechnical Engineering Controls Manufacturing Engineering Collaboration 130

The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 9, 2023

What Will It Take to Normalize the Housing Market? ldeakins Mon, 10/09/2023 - 10:31 A combination of factors have created an affordability crisis one market expert says will be difficult to resolve After years of consistent growth driving an affordability crisis in the U.S. housing market, Andy Walden, ICE vice president of enterprise research, recently identified three extreme scenarios necessary for normalization: a 55% increase in U.S. incomes, a 35% price correction, or a 4% decline in mortg

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Site Planning

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 9, 2023

WALTHAM, MA – Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) will host a four-part webinar series in October describing the impacts of embodied carbon on building projects and exploring how the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry has responded to calls for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. These complimentary learning sessions will feature SGH experts holding carbon-related discussions from varying angles, including overall sustainability concerns, building enclosure system design,

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Asking Rents Stabilize as Apartment Construction Increases ldeakins Mon, 10/09/2023 - 10:47 An increase in apartment construction has led to more stable year-over-year rental prices in 2023 The median asking rent increased by 0.4% year over year to $2,011 in September, the sixth consecutive month of minimal year-over-year rent changes, according to Redfin.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 9, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – The Steel Bridge Task Force, which consists of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), National Steel Bridge Alliance (NSBA) and American Association of State and Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Steel and Metals Technical Committee, has named John W. O’Quinn, president of High Steel Structures, LLC, as the recipient of the 2023 Alexander D.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Plessey Viaduct on the East Coast Main Line (ECML) has partially closed so Network Rail engineers can conduct urgent repair work on a moved parapet. The post Engineers undertake urgent work on crumbling historic rail viaduct in Northumberland appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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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.

Risk Management

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Tarzana, CA ― Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center has opened its new patient tower, the centerpiece of an extensive and ongoing hospital expansion and modernization plan. Named for the Donald Friese family in recognition of their $50 million donation to the building’s construction, the five-story 200,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art Friese Family Tower welcomed its first patients on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Industry leaders have backed Labour's promise to rewrite all 12 national policy statements (NPS) within six months of taking power in a bid to speed up infrastructure delivery. The post Contractors back Labour pledge to speed up infrastructure planning decisions appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Equipment World

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Find out the most popular models of new and used financed wheel loaders, and which models are fetching the most at auction.

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For Construction Pros

OCTOBER 9, 2023

There are several different types and configurations of asphalt screeds used in the U.S. and around the world, but which is the best for what jobs? And why are some more popular than others?

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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 9, 2023

Scotland's A83 Rest and Be Thankful has closed again as heavy and persistent rainfall caused several landslips over the weekend, an occurrence which will become more frequent with climate change, an expert has warned. The post Closures of A83 Rest and Be Thankful will be ‘recurring theme’ as increased rainfall causes more landslides appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Placements

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Tech-Driven Construction Management: A Guide to 2023 Trends Dive into the technological advancements that are setting the stage for a transformative 2023 in construction management. Discover how digital tools, automation, and innovative practices are driving efficiency, safety, and sustainability in the construction realm. The post Tech-Driven Construction Management: A Guide to 2023 Trends appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Work has begun on a new £26M flood storage reservoir near the village of Lowdham in Nottinghamshire. The post Work starts on £26M flood alleviation reservoir in Nottinghamshire appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 111

Roads Online

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Designs have been released for the Ring Road Completion and the first stage of the Eastern Freeway Upgrades in Victoria. These two massive projects will connect with the North East Link tunnels – slashing travel times by 35 minutes and taking 15,000 trucks off local roads a day. The two new Urban Design and Landscape Plans (UDLPs) include detailed maps and drawings for the Ring Road Completion and the first stage of the Eastern Freeway Upgrades.

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Construction Management

New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Affinity Water is looking for companies to deliver its capital works up until 2035, which are worth a total £900M. The post Affinity Water begins search for companies to deliver £900M of infrastructure work appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Roads Online

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The Albem Operations Pty Ltd and SGQ Pty Ltd Joint Venture has been awarded the tender for upgrades on Townsville Connection Road in Queensland. The $96m project will upgrade the road, known locally as Stuart Drive, to four lanes between University Road and the Bowen Road Bridge. Works will include upgrading Stuart Drive to four lanes between University Road and Bowen Road Bridge, a signalised intersection to replace the roundabout at the Townsville Connection Road and Mervyn Crossman Drive/Fair

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Contracts 105

New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The introduction of a mandatory digital waste tracking system in the UK is imminent. Announced as a notion in the Environment Act 2021 to replace the existing paper-based system, the tracking system will mark a new era for land and waste recovery. The post Defra’s mandatory digital waste tracking system will mark a new era for land and waste recovery appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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