Construction Dive

JULY 6, 2023

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

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 6, 2023

Grenfell contractor Rydon has revealed a provision of £26.7m to cover the cost of its part in the settlement earlier this year with more than 900 survivors and bereaved family members of the tragedy. The provision is also understood to include the potential outcome of ongoing talks with individuals not included in the BSR Cohort 1 group civil case settlement.

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Construction Dive

JULY 6, 2023

The contractor’s U.S. health and safety director emphasizes the need to include mental wellness in overall safety.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 6, 2023

A new I-17 regional drainage system designed to reduce the risk of stormwater flooding in underpasses between Peoria Avenue and Greenway Road in Phoenix is ready to operate in time for this summer’s monsoon. The Arizona Department of Transportation managed construction of the $38 million drainage system on behalf of the Maricopa Association of Governments, the Valley’s metropolitan planning organization.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 6, 2023

Construction buyers reported a drop in overall output in June for the first time in five months. The bellwether S&P Global/CIPS UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index recorded 48.9 in June, down from 51.6 in May and below the neutral 50.0 threshold for the first time in five months. The index was dragged down by a steep decline in residential work.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 6, 2023

US Construction Spending Accelerates as Housing Starts Rise ldeakins Thu, 07/06/2023 - 12:27 U.S. construction spending exceeded expectations in May amid rising demand in the new-home market After a 0.4% increase in April, U.S. construction spending rose 0.9% in May, more than the 0.6% gain originally forecast by economists polled by Reuters. Spending on private construction projects rose 1.1%, while investment in residential construction rebounded 2.2% after a 0.9% drop the previous month.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 6, 2023

Manchester developer and builder Ranaker has submitted plans for the city’s tallest tower containing over 640 flats. The 71-storey tower, already nicknamed the ‘Lighthouse’ because of its distinctive lantern-style glazing on the upper six floors, will top out Ranaker’s Great Jackson Street cluster. Designed by SimpsonHaugh Architects, the 213m tall skyscraper will feature a public restaurant on its 71st floor.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 6, 2023

Formwork specialist Peri has completed the 12th and final shipment of its 10,000t of customised steel formwork to the Fehmarnbelt tunnel factory at Rødbyhavn, Denmark. The post Delivery of 10,000t of custom steel formwork marks milestone for Fehmarnbelt tunnel appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 6, 2023

The National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has appointed Clive Dickin as its new Chief Executive Officer. Dickin has worked for more than 25 years as a senior leadership figure within the membership trade association sector – most recently as Commercial Director for the National Federation of Builders. His plans for the NASC include highlighting the support available to the membership – of all levels within the scaffolding sector – promoting the independently vetted, high qua

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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

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 6, 2023

Reston, Va. – Early estimates for structural quantities are important for truss design, as that can help engineers optimize before design begins. A new technical report from American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Efficient Design of Spanning Trusses: Charts and Tools , will help engineers select the most efficient designs for single-span structural steel trusses, as well as discusses the optimization procedures that could be applied to other structures.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 6, 2023

The collapse of Henry Construction has triggered a serious bonding crunch for contractors. Some bond providers are warning firms will now find it much more difficult and costly to raise bonds as a result of the fallout. Surety capacity is being constrained as providers seek to manage risk, and brokers now warn that contractors with tight headroom on balance sheets could be refused bonding.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 6, 2023

Fibersmith, a provider of engineering, fiber network design, and software services for telecommunications providers across the country, has acquired Ahneman Kirby, a Connecticut- based civil and structural engineering firm. The acquisition combines decades of experience from both companies, expanding an already vast portfolio of services to more areas, as well as creating innovation opportunities and expanding infrastructure.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 6, 2023

Residential developer HUB and real estate investment manager MARK have got the planning thumbs for a 48-storey residential-led scheme at 2 Snowhill Plaza in Birmingham. The project will deliver 462 build to rent homes, public realm, ground-floor commercial space and onsite amenities. Designed by architect Metropolitan Workshop, the proposal for 2 Snowhill Plaza would replace a vacant commercial property acquired by the duo last year.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 6, 2023

Everything’s Bigger in Texas, Including Home Price Drops ldeakins Thu, 07/06/2023 - 12:13 After years of record appreciation and red-hot sales, home prices are beginning to fall across the U.S., and Texas is leading the charge The median U.S. list price fell 0.9% in June, while the number of active listings rose by 7% year-over-year, according to Realtor.com’s June Housing Report, but affordability challenges are still causing would-be buyers to think twice about home purchases.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 6, 2023

Multiplex and Murphy shared the honours in the contracts league rankings for orders taken in June after both firms bagged a project estimated to be worth £200m. Murphy took the contract to build a £200m station in south Cambridge for the East-West Rail line. Enabling works are underway at the site located next to the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, home to the Royal Papworth Hospital and AstraZeneca headquarters.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 6, 2023

Simple Design Tips for a More Sustainable Home ldeakins Thu, 07/06/2023 - 12:18 These small but impactful design solutions can make any home more sustainable Sustainable home design is a broad concept, but one that's becoming more popular as younger and more climate-conscious generations reach peak homebuying age. According to the National Association of Realtors, incorporating sustainability into the home can be as simple as reclaiming and recycling materials such as hardwoods, tile, and light

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Prodyogi

JULY 6, 2023

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Risk Management

The Pro Builder

JULY 6, 2023

Builder Incentives Drive Demand in the New-Home Market ldeakins Thu, 07/06/2023 - 12:23 Home builders are offering up bigger deals than ever before in an effort to lure homebuyers into the new-home market, and so far, those incentives appear to be working Spiking interest rates are chipping away at buyer demand and deterring would-be home sellers from relocating and refinancing, but despite mounting affordability obstacles in the market for existing for-sale homes, the new-home market is booming

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 6, 2023

Viewpoint enables contractors to better manage their projects, processes and people, using the data gathered to lower risk and improve margins.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 6, 2023

The Summer 2023 Housing Market Is Anything but Hot, Experts Say ldeakins Thu, 07/06/2023 - 12:31 Just when it should be heating up, the housing market is cooling down, and experts say that could be the case for the next several months The summer weather may be heating up, but the housing market is keeping cool even during peak homebuying season. Home prices began correcting at the close of 2022 as elevated interest rates forced a slowdown after years of record home appreciation and speedy sales,

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Construction News

JULY 6, 2023

The National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has appointed Clive Dickin as its new chief executive. Dickin was commercial director of the Institute of Export and International Trade from 2021 until March 2023. He held the same role at the National Federation of Builders between… The post NASC appoints new chief executive appeared first on Construction News.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 6, 2023

Network Rail is looking to improve its communications strategy to better deliver updates about unplanned disruptions from infrastructure failures. The post Network Rail refocuses communications strategy to better deliver news of unplanned disruptions appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction News

JULY 6, 2023

Construction output has fallen due to “a steep downturn in housing activity”, according to S&P’s UK construction PMI figures for June. At 48.9, down from 51.6 in May, the Purchase Manager Index (PMI) dropped below the 50.0 threshold for the first time in five month… The post Collapse of housing work sees construction output fall appeared first on Construction News.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 6, 2023

An international consortium led by WeBuild has completed the €500M (£427M) Braila Bridge across the Danube River in Romania, making it the second longest suspension bridge on mainland Europe. The post WeBuild completes mainland Europe’s second longest suspension bridge in Romania appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Roads Online

JULY 6, 2023

Roads Australia has announced that Tyre Stewardship Australia has joined the peak body as a member organisation. Roads Australia says both organisations will work together across the tyre recovery supply chain to minimise waste and increase value for government, industry, businesses, and consumers. Related stories: New program to improve NSW road safety New grants for local road safety Downer awarded $540M road maintenance contract Tyre Stewardship Australia works to promote the use and end-mark

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Construction Management

New Civil Engineer

JULY 6, 2023

The much delayed delivery of Milan’s new £1.5bn (€1.7bn) underground metro line is ramping up with contractor Webuild opening two more new stations, San Babila and Tricolore. The post Eight of 21 stations now open on Milan’s £1.5bn new underground metro line appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 6, 2023

Home Builders: Did You Know? kcichowicz Thu, 07/06/2023 - 12:32 Westwood was founded by a home builder and has served the builder community for over 70 years.

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Equipment World

JULY 6, 2023

The model, which will enter a contractor pilot phase this year, moves beyond compact battery-powered equipment to a mid-size machine.

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