The Pro Builder

JULY 8, 2024

With elevated home prices and mortgage rates, more than 52 million U.S. households are opting to rent their homes. However, some markets have more affordable housing options than others, and despite choosing to rent in order to avoid high rates, some renters could afford to buy a home in their local markets. Analyzing data from housing market platform Zillow, the ResiClub blog broke down the five U.S. housing markets with the highest share of renters that could still afford to buy a home in thei

130

130

Construction Dive

JULY 8, 2024

Momentum for these projects has escalated again, fueled by institutional investment and strong underlying fundamentals, according to a recent CBRE report.

385

385

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 8, 2024

by Jim Highland, PE Florida’s Turnpike Mainline stretches across 312 miles, traversing 11 counties within the state’s peninsula, while the Turnpike Extension spans 47 miles. The High-Pressure Sodium (HPS) lighting that illuminates the Turnpike, a familiar sight on many roadways, is antiquated and no longer being manufactured, making it difficult to repair and replace when necessary.

Project Management Consulting 278

Project Management Consulting Structural Systems Electrical Systems Schedule Management 278

Construction Dive

JULY 8, 2024

Nearly 150 road, rail, transit and port projects will receive discretionary grant funds from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity, or RAISE, program.

Sustainability 349

Sustainability 349

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 This guide details how industry leaders are replacing outdated budgeting with incremental funding, adopting regional procurement, and using digital tools for real-time financial oversight.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

The Pro Builder

JULY 8, 2024

Despite providing higher equity, rising home values are also resulting in higher property taxes for many homeowners. In fact, according to housing market platform Realtor.com, there has been a 54% rise in home values over the past five years. At the same time, in 2022, property tax collections totaled about $760 billion, an increase of 31% since 2018.

246

246

New Civil Engineer

JULY 8, 2024

The government has announced the immediate lifting of the de facto ban on onshore wind development in England, among other actions to speed up planning decisions. The post Government removes ban on onshore wind development in England appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Lifts 130

Lifts Engineering 130

Construction Dive

JULY 8, 2024

The facility, where the Department of Energy will conduct research across the physical and biological sciences, has an eight-year build schedule.

334

334

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 8, 2024

Holmdel, NJ – Colliers Engineering & Design, a national multi-discipline engineering, architecture, design and consulting firm, is pleased to announce it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Phase Zero Design Corporation, a commercial architecture, interior design, and branding firm with offices in Simsbury, CT, Hingham, MA and Cary, NC.

Architecture 130

Architecture Engineering 130

Construction Dive

JULY 8, 2024

As labor shortages and lack of skilled workers loom, one MEP Contractor creates pathways to ease project takeovers and meet critical deadlines.

316

316

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.

Construction Management

The Pro Builder

JULY 8, 2024

United Way of Long Island is not only committed to providing DOE-certified net zero-energy ready homes but also cultivating a workforce to build them

130

130

Construction Dive

JULY 8, 2024

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

185

185

The Pro Builder

JULY 8, 2024

According to recent analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data by the National Association of Home Builders, overall there was an uptick in the share of single-story new-home starts year-over-year in 2023. Nationwide, the share of new homes with two or more stories fell from 52% to 51% year-over-year, while the share of new homes with one story grew from 48% to 49% during the same period.

130

130

The Construction Index

JULY 8, 2024

On her first full working day in the job, new chancellor of the exchequer Rachel Reeves has given details of her plans to reform the UK planning system.

127

127

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.

Construction Equipment

The Pro Builder

JULY 8, 2024

As construction projects grow more complex, project managers are increasingly finding themselves in need of new, innovative tools to streamline processes and improve overall efficiency. According to Unite.AI, one way to work through job-related challenges is through the use of artificial intelligence (AI). Assisting with each step in the process from planning to execution, AI tools can be helpful for managing both small- and large-scale construction projects.

Project Management 130

Project Management Construction Management 130

The Construction Index

JULY 8, 2024

The proposed redevelopment of Chatham Docks’ Basin3 poses an early challenge for the new Labour government and its presumption in favour of new housing.

124

124

AEC Business

JULY 8, 2024

I invited experts from the modular construction industry to discuss strategies for business success in modular construction, particularly for housing projects. The panel included Andrew Staniforth, CEO of Assembly; Guido Maciocci, Founder of AecFoundry; Henry Salo, CEO of Flow Modules; and Renee Puusepp, Founder of Creatomus Solutions. I facilitated the workshop.

Modular Construction 52

Modular Construction 52

The Construction Business Owner

JULY 8, 2024

Nominate Outstanding Women in Construction 2024 Recognizing today's leading construction professionals mhodges Mon, 07/08/2024 - 14:54 Construction Business Owner (CBO) Magazine is thrilled to announce the opening of nominations for our annual celebration of some of the most hardworking professionals in the industry — our special section to honor Outstanding Women in Construction (OWIC).

Specialty Contracting 121

Specialty Contracting General Contracting Construction Management Contracts 121

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

Construction News

JULY 8, 2024

New Labour chancellor Rachel Reeves has outlined a raft of planning reforms to “get Britain building again”. Reeves used her first speech in her new post to announce a reversal of many Conservative policies including consulting on a new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) ,… The post Housebuilders ‘buoyed’ as chancellor announces major planning reform appeared first on Construction News.

111

111

Roads Online

JULY 8, 2024

Image courtesy of the Victorian Government. The second tunnelling contract for the Suburban Rail Loop East project has hit a major milestone, with a global consortium of tunnelling specialists being announced as the preferred bidder, as works power ahead on the first stage of the Victorian based project. The Suburban Rail Loop will transform Victoria – and by 2026, tunnel boring machines will be in the ground and more than 4000 people will be directly working on the project.

Government Works 111

Government Works Contracts Engineering 111

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 8, 2024

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands — Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. (NASDAQ Global Select Market: CWCO), a leading developer and operator of advanced water supply and treatment plants, reported that its property and equipment sustained no damage after Hurricane Beryl passed approximately 40 miles south of the Cayman Islands early Thursday morning. “Fortunately, Grand Cayman was spared the kind of damage that this storm caused to other islands in the Caribbean,” stated Consolidated Water CEO, Rick

Sustainability 100

Sustainability Risk Management Property Management Facility Management 100

Roads Online

JULY 8, 2024

First train running on new Croydon rail bridge. Image courtesy of the Victorian Government. The Lilydale Line is the first rail line to be boom gate free in Melbourne, with the final two dangerous level crossings now gone a year ahead of schedule. Since 2017, the Level Crossing Removal Project has removed nine level crossings and built six new stations along the Lilydale Line, which together with the Belgrave Line, is Melbourne’s second busiest rail line on the network, used by more than 72,000

Government Works 102

Government Works Contracts 102

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.

Construction Management

Construction Superintendent Magazine

JULY 8, 2024

The construction industry added 27,000 jobs on net in June, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has increased by 235,000 jobs, an increase of 2.9%. Nonresidential construction employment increased by 21,200 positions on net, with growth in all three subcategories.

Engineering 98

Engineering 98

Job Order Contracting

JULY 8, 2024

Job Order Contract Cooperatives serve a purpose, however, it’s important to know WHEN and HOW they should be used. JOC Cooperatives enable organizations to speed the procurement of renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction services (based upon applicable statutes) using a “Master Agreement” and within the basic structure/process of an “owner managed” JOC Program.

Contracts 97

Contracts General Contracting Procurement Estimating 97

New Civil Engineer

JULY 8, 2024

The new Labour government has arrived in Number 10 – we look at the decisions relating to infrastructure such as energy, transport and planning that need resolving by the new ministers. The post Infrastructure decisions facing the new government appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Engineering 92

Engineering 92

Equipment World

JULY 8, 2024

Using 3D modeling software and Cat's designs, Randy Chrisman built a working mini dozer that is proportionally scaled to the real-life midsize dozer.

Construction Equipment 85

Construction Equipment 85

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.

Construction Management

ENR Construction

JULY 8, 2024

Facility for Major League Rays' franchise, set to start construction next year, will anchor $6.5B St. Petersburg, Fla.

83

83

The Construction Index

JULY 8, 2024

The construction of 750 new affordable homes on the Durham Coast is under way, marking the next milestone in the development of the county’s first garden village.

80

80

ENR Construction

JULY 8, 2024

The new round of grants is much smaller than the one announced in 2023, which included a one-time infusion from the Inflation Reduction Act.

77

77