The Pro Builder
JUNE 11, 2024
Hidden Expenses Are Adding to the Housing Affordability Crisis csweeney Tue, 06/11/2024 - 13:05 States such as Hawaii and California lead the way with annual housing costs just below $30,000 U.S. home prices continue to climb, but that’s not the only metric making housing expensive, according to recent survey data from consumer financial services company Bankrate.
Construction Dive
JUNE 11, 2024
The Maryland Transportation Authority contracted the Sweden-based company for $50 million to remove and dispose of debris of the ill-fated span.
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New Civil Engineer
JUNE 11, 2024
The Conservative Party says it will speed up the average time it takes to consent major infrastructure projects from four years to one if it is in power following the General Election. The post Conservatives pledge to slash infrastructure delivery times and prioritise energy security appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Dive
JUNE 11, 2024
Norfolk International will see a series of upgrades and rehabilitation projects in the coming years, many of which have been recently awarded.
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The Construction Index
JUNE 11, 2024
An electrical contractors’ trade association has warned that the UK power network may not be able to power artificial intelligence before long.
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The Pro Builder
JUNE 11, 2024
Elevate Efficiency. Build With Precision. kcichowicz Tue, 06/11/2024 - 10:50 CertainTeed ONE PRECISION ASSEMBLIES ™ (OPA ™ ) custom floor, wall, and roof panels are built to spec, code compliant, insulated, and weather tight. With ONE PRECISION ASSEMBLIES, you can build complete homes, from manufacturing to full assembly, in under two weeks. LEARN MORE Enabled Active Elevate Efficiency.
Construction Dive
JUNE 11, 2024
Sour feelings around the bidding process can carry into a project, causing conflict and reputation damage, writes construction consultant Chad Prinkey.
The Pro Builder
JUNE 11, 2024
10 US Metros Embracing YIMBY Housing Policies csweeney Tue, 06/11/2024 - 12:50 Current zoning regulations are adding to the U.S. housing shortage, but cities such as Washington, D.C., and Chicago want to change that While some U.S. cities are choosing to take a “not in my backyard” (NIMBY) approach to housing, others are adopting housing policies that promote higher density and allow a range of residential options to help alleviate the nationwide housing shortage.
Construction Dive
JUNE 11, 2024
The quieter equipment will allow crews to work with minimal disruption to classes at the University of California.
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The Pro Builder
JUNE 11, 2024
US Homeowner Equity Is on the Rise as Home Values Increase csweeney Tue, 06/11/2024 - 13:17 National home prices are expected to rise 3.7% by March 2025 Among news of high housing costs and other difficulties in the U.S. housing market, current homeowners could be in a good spot. According to recent insight from CoreLogic’s Homeowner Equity Insights report, very few homeowners today have negative equity.
Construction Dive
JUNE 11, 2024
The cost of the Greenlink Nevada transmission project has risen 70%, to $4.2 billion, due to inflation, supply chain constraints and labor costs, the utility said.
The Pro Builder
JUNE 11, 2024
SBCA-Led Partnership Builds Home in Record Time at Innovation Housing Showcase csweeney Tue, 06/11/2024 - 13:26 New methods used at this year’s event shaved about 4 hours off the previous year’s build time The Structural Building Components Association (SBCA), in collaboration with 84 Lumber and the National Framers Council, showcased a new home construction model at the Innovative Housing Showcase held from June 7 to 9 in Washington, D.C.
The Construction Index
JUNE 11, 2024
Construction output in Great Britain declined in April for the third successive month, according to latest official statistics.
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New Civil Engineer
JUNE 11, 2024
Construction and engineering contractors have been alerted to a £1.5bn framework for works at the Houses of Parliament. The post Contractors alerted to £1.5bn framework for Houses of Parliament construction works appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The Construction Index
JUNE 11, 2024
Groundworks contractor Van Elle been fined £233,000 for safety breaches after an HGV driver was struck and killed by the mast of a piling rig at a house build site in Annan, Dumfries and Galloway.
New Civil Engineer
JUNE 11, 2024
Transport Scotland has revealed key design elements and possible construction methods for the long-awaited debris flow shelter on the A83 Rest and Thankful to protect the road from rockfall. The post Early design and construction details of landslip shelter for A83 Rest and Be Thankful revealed appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The Construction Index
JUNE 11, 2024
Edinburgh-based consulting engineer Rybka is under new ownership.
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Equipment World
JUNE 11, 2024
The midsize UTV gets a tilting steering wheel, nearly double the storage volume, redesigned cupholders and new color options.
The Construction Index
JUNE 11, 2024
Listed tool hire group HSS has notified shareholders that it has just lost its biggest customers.
New Civil Engineer
JUNE 11, 2024
Officials from Stansted, Manchester and Luton airports have detailed how they plan to expand their facilities as air travel gets back on track after the Coronavirus pandemic. The post Stansted, Manchester and Luton airports detail future growth plans appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Placements
JUNE 11, 2024
DVC Hiring 2024 for Executive Trainees | 176 Posts | 07-07-2024 DVC Hiring 2024 for Executive Trainees with 176 Posts vacancies, last date to apply for this job is 07-07-2024 The post DVC Hiring 2024 for Executive Trainees | 176 Posts | 07-07-2024 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.
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New Civil Engineer
JUNE 11, 2024
The Liberal Democrats’ election manifesto has pledged a crack down on the aviation industry and a significant boost for rail travel if elected. The post Liberal Democrats pledge to ban airport expansion and deliver rail electrification appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Placements
JUNE 11, 2024
How to Become a Logistics Analyst: Job Description and Requirements Explore the comprehensive guide on becoming a logistics analyst, covering job responsibilities, required skills, educational pathways, salary insights, and career growth opportunities. The post How to Become a Logistics Analyst: Job Description and Requirements appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.
New Civil Engineer
JUNE 11, 2024
Tunnel boring machine (TBM) Florence on Australia’s Snowy 2.0 hydro-electric scheme has now been stuck in place for four weeks. The post Snowy Hydro 2.0 | TBM now stuck for four weeks appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Roads Online
JUNE 11, 2024
Image courtesy of the Northern Territory Government. The Northern Territory Government has awarded a contract for works to design upgrades for Cox Peninsula Road, a major arterial road on the rural outskirts of Darwin. ADG Engineers Darwin will handle the design, which will focus on strengthening and widening the road between the Litchfield Park Road intersection and Fog Bay Road intersection.
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New Civil Engineer
JUNE 11, 2024
Following a relentless series of storms and consistent power outages, many might be looking forward to less disruptive weather in the warmer months. But with 2024 predicted to be the hottest year on record, the summer is unlikely to offer respite. The post Here’s how we take the heat off the grid this summer appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The Pro Builder
JUNE 11, 2024
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New Civil Engineer
JUNE 11, 2024
Northern Ireland (NI) Water and its contractor BSG Civil Engineering have completed tunnelling works for a £7.8M sewer upgrade in Portadown. The post 380m tunnel completed for £7.8M wastewater upgrade in Portadown, Northern Ireland appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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