Construction Dive

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Engineer and business owner Schillivia Baptiste is committed to bringing more workers from underrepresented groups into AEC jobs.

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BDC Network

OCTOBER 23, 2024

How Digital Transformation Drives Success in Construction 1 kcichowicz Wed, 10/23/2024 - 12:59 Learn how digital transformation boosts construction efficiency and profitability. Discover key strategies to stay competitive. The construction industry, traditionally resistant to change, is facing an urgent call to embrace digital transformation. As challenges like inflation, supply chain disruptions, and labor shortages intensify, construction companies are realizing that to stay competitive, they

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Software itself is rarely the problem — it’s how you implement it that makes all the difference, according to a construction accounting consultant.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 23, 2024

By Balaji Sreenivasan, CEO, Aurigo One of the toughest jobs city managers face is getting buy-in from the public on infrastructure projects. These projects, such as highways, roads, and bridges, are often essential for economic growth and development but can be met with fierce opposition from residents. Projects such as Boston’s Big Dig have become notorious for their soaring costs and vociferous objections from the local community, resulting in long delays.

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 This guide details how industry leaders are replacing outdated budgeting with incremental funding, adopting regional procurement, and using digital tools for real-time financial oversight.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

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The 58,250-square-foot, $78 million Brookhaven City Centre houses the 12-year-old municipality’s inaugural city hall.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 23, 2024

From an AI chatbot plumbing project specs to cosmic rays peering inside infrastructure, the Cemex Ventures-led annual contest surfaced an array of emerging construction tech.

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Plumbing 331

The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Major political events, and their results, not only have an impact on the economy but also affect consumer preferences

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 23, 2024

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

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Housing prices continued their steady growth in September. According to housing market platform Redfin, U.S. home prices increased by 0.5% from August to September—the fastest month-over-month growth recorded since April and the third straight month of increases. However, when looking at a year-over-year basis, growth slowed to 6%, the lowest since December.Thirteen of the 50 most populous U.S. metro areas recorded a seasonally adjusted drop in home prices in September, month over month.

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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

Construction Dive

OCTOBER 23, 2024

In this series, experts from Procore and Construction Dive’s studioID explore the issues industry pros face as rapidly evolving labor, technology and design challenges rewrite the built environment playbook

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 23, 2024

More homeowners are experiencing financial difficulties, with the number of loans in forbearance increasing in September by 0.34%. According to National Mortgage Professional, Around 170,000 homeowners were in forbearance as of September, marking the fourth straight monthly rise. Despite this increase, foreclosure and delinquency rates were at historic lows through Q2 2024, with foreclosure starts and sales decreasing by about 7% compared with the previous quarter.

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Construction Today

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The construction industry is undergoing a rapid transformation with advancements in technology, materials, and processes. For project managers and developers, staying cost-effective without sacrificing quality is essential. Below, we explore eight of the most cost-efficient construction methods, offering valuable insights into techniques that streamline processes and reduce overall costs.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Production management holds ultimate responsibility for ensuring high-quality construction and excellent customer service, according to Shinn Builder Partnerships, which provides management and consulting for the home building industry.

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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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The Construction Index

OCTOBER 23, 2024

With Barratt Developments' acquisition of Redrow now complete, the business of integrating the two major house-building businesses has begun.

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Equipment World

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Hitachi gave the EH4000AC-5 a 21-ton increase in hauling capacity over its predecessor, a 5 mph speed hike and it can be converted to electric power.

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The Construction Index

OCTOBER 23, 2024

House-builder Vistry has secured five parcels of land at Cala’s Finchwood Park development in Finchampstead, near Wokingham, to build 600 mixed-tenure homes.

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The Contractor Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2024

American Supply Association members share their thoughts about strike workaround strategies—and the advantage of domestic sourcing when possible.

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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.

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The Construction Index

OCTOBER 23, 2024

A Network Rail outline masterplan to regenerate 30 acres of brownfield land in east London has been approved by the London Legacy Development Corporation.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 23, 2024

TopHat is winding down its modular housebuilding operations and laying off staff, it has announced. The post TopHat closes down modular housebuilding operations appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction News

OCTOBER 23, 2024

A 143-year-old cladding firm was toppled by a multimillion pound bill for allegedly defective work done 11 years previously, its administrator has said. M Price Group, which filed for administration in August, struggled with Covid and inflation before a £7.8m claim from Barratt Homes sent… The post Cladding firm sent under by 11-year-old defects claim appeared first on Construction News.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Airports are crucial for connectivity and trade, having an important contribution to national economies. As extreme weather events are becoming more intense, some airports face operational challenges, as they have not been designed to withstand such conditions. The post What solutions are airports adopting to enhance climate resilience? appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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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

The Construction Index

OCTOBER 23, 2024

A north of England hire company has been sold to its employees.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has signalled that the government intends to use the Budget on 30 October to focus on the value of public investment and not just the costs, suggesting an overhaul of long-standing Treasury fiscal rules that fail to account for economic benefits stimulated… The post Rachel Reeves is right, but infrastructure’s value is much more than economic appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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For Construction Pros

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Here, the IoT and maintenance technology experts at Predictronics share important pump criticality and predictive considerations for the construction sector.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The new campus will feature a 22,761 m2 (245,000 sf) Alfond Center dedicated to learning, research, and collaboration. Image courtesy CambridgeSeven Construction on the $500-million Roux Institute at Northeastern University’s new permanent campus in Portland began last month. The materials in this project reflect Portland’s local industrial landscape and include granite, brick, copper, wood, and glass.

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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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Roads Online

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Image courtesy of Prime Creative Media. In September 2025, the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre will host Converge, an exciting new event for the municipal works, commercial and civil construction sectors. Converge will bring together top decision-makers from municipal works, civil and commercial construction, creating a vibrant space for sharing cutting-edge tools, ideas and technologies in these sectors.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 23, 2024

M25 operator and manager Connect Plus Services is seeing improved decision making and work planning thanks to “the world’s most detailed digital twin of a highway”, provided by Sensat. The post Detailed digital twin of M25 delivers improved decision-making and work planning appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 105

Roads Online

OCTOBER 23, 2024

A Civiltech Solutions’ sensors can be easily and securely attached to a number of car models. Images: Civiltech Solutions. National civil engineering provider Civiltech Solutions has released its latest road data tracking innovation. Civil engineering firm Civiltech Solutions delivers innovative and high-quality civil engineering and project delivery services across various industries.

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