Construction Dive

MAY 30, 2023

The suddenly-everywhere tech can spit out a contract lickety-split. But would you trust your $100 million project to it?

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Contracts 386

Construction Enquirer

MAY 30, 2023

Luton Town FC is aiming to start groundworks for its planned new 23,500-capacity stadium before the end of the year. The club is pressing ahead with its Power Court stadium plan with the aim of submitting detailed plans before for its first match in the Premier League. The club’s development arm, 2020 Developments, has just released new images as it gears up to fast-track the planned new stadium in the heart of Luton’s town centre.

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Stakeholder Engagement Site Planning Estimating 309

Construction Dive

MAY 30, 2023

AGC called upon legislators and motorists alike to improve roadwork safety as part of its highway contractor survey.

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Zoning Surveying 351

The Pro Builder

MAY 30, 2023

Teardown-Rebuilds Are Taking Over the New-Home Market ldeakins Tue, 05/30/2023 - 10:40 Rather than hunting for increasingly scarce vacant lots, builders are tearing down existing properties to add new infill homes to favorable neighborhoods A National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) report recently found that in 2021, nine percent of new homes resulted from teardowns, a share that continues to rise as undeveloped lots become increasingly hard to find.

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Construction firms that rely on fixed budgets and outdated procurement methods are losing ground fast.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.

Cost Control

Construction Dive

MAY 30, 2023

Turner maintained its No. 1 ranking while first-timer MasTec claimed the third spot in this year’s list of construction industry giants.

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Construction Dive

MAY 30, 2023

The proposed legislation could also advance the Mountain Valley Pipeline and help boost the construction workforce, according to one trade group.

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Permits 341

Construction Enquirer

MAY 30, 2023

Development manager Sovereign Centros has got the thumbs up for outline plans to transform the St Enoch shopping centre in Glasgow into a landmark mixed-use scheme. Proposals focus on the creation of a transformative city centre living scheme with over 900 homes, shops, leisure facilities, hotel and offices. The masterplan, drawn up by Leslie Jones Architecture, proposes an urban network of streets, based on historic street layouts.

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Approvals Government Works Public Works Site Planning 243

Construction Dive

MAY 30, 2023

The Colorado-based general contractor expects to complete construction by 2029.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 30, 2023

Former managing director of Cantillon Paul Cluskey has won his appeal to continue as a director of the demolition contractor after being handed a four-and-a-half-year ban by the Competition and Markets Authority for involvement in cover pricing agreements. Cluskey, 49, signed a ‘company disqualification undertaking’ with the CMA last February, admitting involvement in three cover-bidding incidents.

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Government Works 218

Speaker: Dylan Secrest

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Construction Management

Construction Dive

MAY 30, 2023

The two South Korea-based companies will locate the facility near Hyundai’s upcoming EV campus.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 30, 2023

McLaren Property has submitted a planning application to Liverpool City Council for a 242-bed student accommodation scheme on a site formerly occupied by the Ritz Roller Rink. The site on Myrtle Street neighbouring the University of Liverpool campus has seen two previous unsuccessful attempts at redevelopment. The McLaren scheme has been designed by Cartwright Pickard Architects and has been refined through lengthy discussions with the city council’s planning, urban design and conservation offic

Project Management Consulting 207

Project Management Consulting Site Planning Quality Control Building Controls 207

New Civil Engineer

MAY 30, 2023

Geotechnical issues affecting Lincolnshire’s roads are being compounded by climate change, along with rising and heavier road traffic, according to recently published findings, which urge measures such as “bespoke” road repair practices to increase the future resilience of road networks. The post Findings show ‘deep-seated’ problems in Lincolnshire’s roads that highlight the need to build resilience appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Building Resilience Geotechnical Engineering Engineering 131

Construction Enquirer

MAY 30, 2023

Bowmer + Kirkland has been appointed to construct a 500-flat build to rent scheme at Whitehall Riverside in Leeds city centre. The £140m project is being delivered by Glenbrook and backed by Legal & General following last month’s announcement of what is Leeds’ largest build-to-rent funding deal and the pair’s first venture together. Whitehall Riverside represents Glenbrook’s first residential scheme in Leeds with a further 618-home development to come forward at Kirkstall Road later this yea

Collaboration 173

Collaboration Sustainability Contracts 173

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 30, 2023

London, UK – Wood Thilsted is pleased to announce the establishment of its first presence in the South Korean offshore wind market with the relocation of two of its specialist engineers to support the development of about 10 potential fixed and floating offshore windfarms. Jack Cran and Luke Graydon will be co-located with Copenhagen Offshore Partners (COP) in Korea from April 2023.

Geotechnical Engineering 130

Geotechnical Engineering Green Building Government Works Engineering 130

Construction Enquirer

MAY 30, 2023

Wates has appointed Matt Johnson as regional director for its construction business in the Midlands. Johnson has achieved rapid promotion since joining Wates’s Midlands’ division last summer as operations director. He brings more than 20 years’ experience within the construction, having worked as project director for Balfour Beatty and Lendlease as well as more recently director at leisure contractor Pulse Design & Build.

Public Works 165

Public Works Project Management Change Management Construction Management 165

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 30, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) presented two awards to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to advancing the competitive use of steel in the marketplace — specifically in the construction market. The awards were presented on May 16 by Lourenco Goncalves, AISI chairman and chairman, president and CEO of Cleveland-Cliffs, at AISI’s General Meeting held at the InterContinental Hotel–The Wharf in Washington, DC.

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Geotechnical Engineering Building Codes Infrastructure Development Building Design 130

The Pro Builder

MAY 30, 2023

How Will Climate Emergencies Affect Home Prices? ldeakins Tue, 05/30/2023 - 11:17 The climate crisis could have serious implications for the U.S. housing market, says 'Big Short' real estate investor Dave Burt Dave Burt, CEO of investment research firm DeltaTerra Capital, and one of the few who warned of the subprime mortgage crisis ahead of the 2008 housing market collapse, is now sounding the alarm about climate-related costs in today’s market.

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Estimating 130

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Risk Management

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 30, 2023

This spring, the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission will complete a two-year rehabilitation project for Northampton Street Bridge. Located between Easton, Pennsylvania and Phillipsburg, New Jersey, the historic cantilever truss bridge is the only three-lane vehicular structure in the commission’s system and the most heavily travelled. A 2018 inspection revealed the need for overhaul with goals to extend the life of the 125-year-old “free bridge” and reduce maintenance.

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Prefabrication Building Commissioning Structural Systems Building Design 130

The Pro Builder

MAY 30, 2023

A Quarter of American Homeowners Are Considered ‘House Poor' ldeakins Tue, 05/30/2023 - 11:31 A growing number of homeowners are spending more than 30% of their income on housing costs, leaving more than 1 in 4 Americans financially burdened A recent analysis of monthly housing costs and median income data by the Chamber of Commerce found that more than one-quarter of all homeowners in the U.S. are considered “house poor,” meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing costs.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 30, 2023

Eyal Ofer’s new Columbus Circle Building at 1841 Broadway is now the first project in New York City to use the AI construction platform Buildots , developer Global Holdings Management Group and Buildots have announced. The project is located just north of Columbus Circle, southwest of Central Park and adjacent to the Time Warner Center and the prestigious 15 Central Park West development, which was also led by Eyal Ofer’s Global Holdings.

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Project Management Construction Management Cost Control Building Controls 130

The Pro Builder

MAY 30, 2023

Why Experts Say the Remodeling Sector Will Remain Strong Long-Term ldeakins Tue, 05/30/2023 - 11:37 Remodeling is slowing as inflation makes home improvement projects more expensive. But as homeowners opt to stay put rather than sell, many are expected to invest in extensive upgrades in the years ahead Americans took on remodeling or DIY home projects in record numbers throughout the pandemic, but amid soaring inflation and growing recession fears, homeowners are becoming less willing to take on

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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.

Sustainability

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 30, 2023

OAKLAND, CA – STV, a professional services firm that plans, designs and manages infrastructure projects across North America, today announced that Liz Justison, P.E., PMP, has joined the firm as the transportation west operating group president. In this role, Justison will focus on enhancing client relationships and leading the firm’s expansion in the West.

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Environmental Consulting Project Management Consulting Infrastructure Development Green Building 130

New Civil Engineer

MAY 30, 2023

A feasibility study looking at the potential for a new rail link connecting towns in Oxfordshire with Oxford city centre has been released, costing the project at a maximum price of £890M. The post Feasibility study for £890M new rail link in Oxfordshire released appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Engineering 122

Engineering 122

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 30, 2023

BROOKFIELD, Wis. — raSmith was recently recognized as a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top Workplace for the 11th consecutive year, ranking third out of 64 firms in the medium company size category (150 to 499 employees) and received special honors for its “clued-in senior management.” This recognition is based on employees’ responses to survey questions about the firm’s workplace culture, benefits, and other related qualities.

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Surveying Collaboration 130

New Civil Engineer

MAY 30, 2023

The £207M Edinburgh tramway extension is set to open following the completion of the main infrastructure construction of the project by a Sacyr, Farrans and Neopul joint venture (SFN JV). The post £207M Edinburgh tram extension to open on 7 June as work on infrastructure completes appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 105

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Construction Placements

MAY 30, 2023

The Construction Industry’s Response to Climate Change In this blog post, we delve into the proactive strategies being adopted by the construction industry in response to climate change. Learn about sustainable building standards, the use of green materials, and the integration of energy-efficient technologies that are transforming the way we build and interact with our environment.

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Green Building Energy Efficiency Building Standards Building Materials 105

Construction Specifier

MAY 30, 2023

A $173M contract for work along Sacramento River will enhance flood and environmental protection. Photo courtesy Granite Construction. Granite Construction Inc. (Granite) has been awarded an approximately $173 million contract by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Sacramento District, to construct various elements along the Sacramento River in California.

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Contracts Building Materials Building Design Engineering 105

New Civil Engineer

MAY 30, 2023

Is there a proven way to store surplus energy? NCE reports on the potential of pumped storage hydroelectricity in the UK and looks into the proposed Coire Glas scheme. The post Future of Energy | Coire Glas pumped storage scheme will fill gaps left by other renewables appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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