Construction Dive

AUGUST 1, 2023

Work is advancing on the complex infrastructure project being built by Dragados, Vinci Construction and Flatiron Constructors.

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The Pro Builder

AUGUST 1, 2023

An Intelligent Homebuilding Platform Unleashes the Power of Data qpurcell Tue, 08/01/2023 - 09:30 Marc Minor was building houses on 50 acres of North Carolina land when he came to a realization. Minor, who’d briefly attended Harvard’s School of Design before working for a 3D printing startup, recognized that homebuilding would benefit from an idea that’s big in additive manufacturing: the digital thread.

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 1, 2023

The multibillion-dollar project aims to reconnect downtown neighborhoods in Syracuse, New York, severed by the viaduct’s construction in the 1950s.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2023

By Clint Thurston While contractors are often part of the innovation process as they help project owners improve their workflows, update their equipment, or construct entirely new facilities, they aren’t typically supporting the build out of test facilities intended to develop revolutionary technology that one day will push the boundaries of hypersonic flight.

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Construction firms that rely on fixed budgets and outdated procurement methods are losing ground fast. This guide reveals how market leaders are managing financial risk by shifting to incremental budgeting, regional sourcing, and real-time cost tracking. Learn how to structure contracts with price protections, streamline procurement workflows with automation, and avoid labor cost increases with smarter workforce planning.

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 1, 2023

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

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AUGUST 1, 2023

The “Option X” earthworks package, the second of three stages to mend a highway severed by a landslide in the Alaskan national park, will include a wilderness base for workers.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2023

By Luke Carothers The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (Metro) I-5 North County Enhancement Project (I-5 NCEP) is an ambitious undertaking that will ease congestion, improve safety, and accommodate booming growth along the 14-mile corridor between State Route 14 in Santa Clara and Parker Road in Castaic. The project broke ground in December of 2021, and is currently slated for completion in late Summer 2026.

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 1, 2023

Gov. Josh Shapiro has created a workforce development grant designed to help employers pay wages and training costs.

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 1, 2023

Ibstock is shutting down its Ravenhead factory in Lancashire as demand for its products drops. The move was confirmed in the firm’s interim results for the six months to June 30 2023 which showed turnover down to £223m from £259m last time as pre-tax profit fell to £30m from £51m. Ibstock said the Ravenhead site is a higher-cost wire-cut brick factory producing 40m units a year.

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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

Construction Dive

AUGUST 1, 2023

Premium increases are creating a host of issues for apartment executives, who are already struggling with multiple financial challenges.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2023

Brightline Rail , a high-speed passenger rail system, is upgrading existing crossings and building new bridges to expand service across the state of Florida. The resulting expansion of the system will offer millions of commuters an eco-friendly way to travel between Tampa, Orlando, West Palm Beach, Ft. Lauderdale, and Miami. The expansion is anticipated to generate $6.4 billion in economic impact statewide over the next eight years and create more than 2,000 jobs.

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 1, 2023

Seven UK schools have been selected to take part in an £18.6m innovative Decarbonisation Pilot, led by the Department for Education. The pilot being delivered by Graham, Kensa Contracting and Dodd Group will see schools benefit from new low carbon heating solutions, as well as improvements to the buildings fabric to make the school more thermally efficient.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2023

By Luke Carothers More and more frequently in recent years, cities across the world have had to contend with increased flooding coming as a result of climate change. Traditional flood mitigation techniques involving concrete infrastructure have been deployed to handle excess rainwater and runoff to varying degrees of effect, but many experts believe the solution to these challenges lies not in concrete infrastructure but in green infrastructure.

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Generative AI is already transforming how the construction industry operates. This concise guide walks you through its real-world impact on design, planning, job site logistics, and sustainability. Learn how contractors are using AI to reduce costs, improve worker safety, and shorten build times. Get a detailed look at the tools and platforms making it possible, including AI-driven robotics and material optimization.

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 1, 2023

The Government has confirmed that the indefinite extension to the use of CE marking for the wider business community in the UK will not apply to construction products. Following its announcement yesterday, the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has now confirmed the u-turn on accepting CE marks will not apply to construction products.

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AUGUST 1, 2023

By Liisa Andreassen YAY – or should we say YEA – the time is here; don’t miss your chance to enter this year’s dynamic Yearbook of Engineering Achievement (YEA) competition which opens up on September 1. The competition, in its third year, is hosted by Civil+Structural Engineer Media and will highlight the most outstanding architecture, engineering, and construction projects of 2023.

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 1, 2023

Bouyges has been confirmed as main contractor on major student accommodation plans for the University of Chichester. The University is working with Uliving in consortium with Equitix as preferred bidder on a student accommodation new build and refurbishment programme across its two campuses. Work will deliver a total of 1,032 units across the two sites in Bognor Regis and Chichester.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2023

Carl Kaczmarek, PE The previously signalized intersection at US Route 15/17/29 and Business US Route 15/17/29 in Fauquier County, Virginia, experienced a high volume of crashes, caused traffic delays for a growing community, and did not provide accommodations for pedestrian or bicycle traffic. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) selected design-build contractor Shirley Contracting Company, LLC (Shirley) and design service firm Dewberry to design and construct a solution that would a

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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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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 1, 2023

Residential developer EcoWorld London is planning job cuts as the housing market continues to stall. The Enquirer understands that around 40 jobs are at risk with the first wave of 25 redundancies set to hit this week among the firm’s 120-strong workforce. A source close to the company said: “The staff have been given the headline bad news and now it is just a case of working through the consultation process and the details of who is going when.” EcoWorld London is part of Mala

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AUGUST 1, 2023

By Riley Seahorn Of the top 30 most populous cities, Fort Worth is the fastest growing, at 4.1 percent population growth since 2020 and the largest numeric population gain of any US city in 2022, according to the US Census Bureau. With that, there are many City of Fort Worth, TxDOT and developer-driven projects under way to meet population demands and improve the city’s infrastructure.

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 1, 2023

The Crown Estate plans two net zero carbon housing projects to test different approaches and focus on reducing embodied carbon as well as energy efficiency. Together the schemes in Bedford and Cheshire will involve building 110 homes that can be delivered using less than 300kg/m2 of embodied carbon while also meeting ambitious energy efficiency targets.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2023

Dennis F. Hallahan, P.E. , Technical Director, Infiltrator Water Technologies Decentralized systems have come of age, and they offer many benefits: Serve over 25 percent of the US population and 30 percent of new construction A good solution for water scarcity: extract, treat and recharge water locally, completing the water cycle in a small footprint Can be passive resulting in minimal energy consumption and carbon footprint Can remain operational during and after natural disasters such as flood

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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.

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 1, 2023

Buckingham Group Contracting has promoted Simon Walkley to group managing director. He takes over from Ian McSeveney who has tendered his resignation and is stepping down for long term health reasons after 17 years with the business To help close out specific operational matters, McSeveney will remain a company director until later this year. Walkley joined Buckingham Group from Mouchel in 2008 to lead its rail operation becoming a director in 2014.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2023

Shane D. Boone , Ph.D., Chair of ASNT Research Council Infrastructure Committee It’s no secret that the aging infrastructure across the United States poses a risk to the safety and serviceability of our nation’s structures. While other industries have implemented preventative maintenance methodologies for preservation of their assets, the transportation infrastructure industry has lagged and primarily utilizes a retroactive approach.

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The Pro Builder

AUGUST 1, 2023

The Median LA Home Will Soon Cost More Than $1 Million ldeakins Tue, 08/01/2023 - 10:34 The median price of a Los Angeles home has risen 30% in the last 5 years to a figure just shy of $1 million, and experts say it won't be long before list prices cross that million-dollar threshold By June 30, the median home listed in the Los Angeles metro area reached $975,333, up 30% from five years prior, and housing experts say it won’t be long before that figure tops $1 million.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2023

By Holly Schaubert As the world faces increasingly frequent and intense natural disasters, ensuring the nation’s infrastructure is built to last has never been more important. Natural disasters often occur concurrently or in rapid succession, making a multi-hazard approach essential. By considering various types of disasters during the design and construction phase, infrastructure can be better prepared to withstand multiple threats, ensuring the safety of communities.

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Construction Management

The Pro Builder

AUGUST 1, 2023

More Than 80% Of Americans Feel ‘Locked-In’ by Their Low-Rate Mortgages ldeakins Tue, 08/01/2023 - 10:42 Homeowners who moved or refinanced during the COVID-19 pandemic have mortgages with interest rates below 4%, and rather than relocating and losing that low rate, many are staying put Nearly 82% of homeowners currently feel “locked-in” by their existing low-rate mortgage, and would-be sellers who are unwilling to refinance and relocate are exacerbating a housing shortage that continues to push

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2023

Amy Heffner Expanding Roads without Major Land Purchases As traffic in San Antonio continued to grow, the city needed to expand its road system. In particular, the section of Interstate 35 between Loop 410 and Loop 1604 needed extra capacity. As well as adding three lanes in each direction for 21.8 miles, the project required the development of new interchanges at each loop, full pavement reconstruction of loop 1604, and partial replacement of existing barriers and sidewalks.

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The Pro Builder

AUGUST 1, 2023

Are US Homebuyers Adapting to Higher Mortgage Rates, Home Prices? ldeakins Tue, 08/01/2023 - 11:25 The share of homebuyers actively engaged in home purchases was essentially unchanged from the first quarter of 2023 to the second quarter of the year Despite deteriorating affordability amid rising mortgage rates and historically high home prices, the share of prospective homebuyers who are actively engaged in the purchase process remained essentially unchanged between the first and second quarters

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