Construction Dive

JULY 17, 2023

Phase 1 of NextDecade’s Rio Grande plant in Brownsville includes total financing of $18.4 billion.

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JULY 17, 2023

United Utilities has started the hunt for contractors to deliver complex design and build projects for a programme worth £5.5bn over 10 years. The North West water company’s AMP8 and AMP9 investment plans are set to be significantly larger than years. To deliver the ramping up of work, United Utilities has created a model of five delivery runways.

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Construction Dive

JULY 17, 2023

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 17, 2023

Immigration rules are being relaxed for foreign construction worker.s The Home Office has conformed a raft of trades has been added to the government’s Shortage Occupation List which temporarily eases visa restrictions in sectors where employers are struggling to fill vacancies. The relaxed rules will now apply to: Bricklayers and masons Roofers, roof tilers and slaters Carpenters and joiners Plasterers Construction and building trades not elsewhere classified Eddie Tuttle, Policy, Researc

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Construction Dive

JULY 17, 2023

Water, rest, shade and acclimatization help workers stay safe in sweltering temperatures, according to OSHA health scientist Gary Orr.

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Construction Dive

JULY 17, 2023

Historic fires are blazing through the provinces of Alberta and Quebec, dealing a blow to the country’s softwood lumber production.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 17, 2023

Regeneration partnership, the English Cities Fund, and the University of Salford have submitted plans to Salford City Council to bring forward Crescent Innovation North, a key part of the wider £2.5bn, 252-acre Crescent masterplan. Crescent Innovation North will bring forward up to 933 new homes, as well as 1.7m sq ft of commercial and academic space.

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Construction Dive

JULY 17, 2023

The rule will require employers with 100 or more employees to submit information from Forms 300 and 301 once per year.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 17, 2023

The UK construction division of Sisk fell into the red last year. Latest results for parent company Sicon Limited for the year to December 31 2022 show the UK construction division delivered turnover of £350.7m from £382.9m the previous year generating a pre-tax loss of £2.5m compared to a pre-tax profit of £8.4m in 2021. John Sisk & Son CEO Paul Brown said: “The business performance in the year was impacted to varying extents by the effects of Covid-19 on projects which commenced building w

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Construction Dive

JULY 17, 2023

The project includes the adaptive reuse of an existing three-story office building as well as a new, six-story tower.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 17, 2023

BAM is restructuring its construction operations in England resulting in a “small number of redundancies” Changes will see the business reduce the number of operating regions from seven to five. The key moves will be a combining of the North West and North East regions to create a new Northern Region and the South East region being merged across the London, Western and Midlands regions, with the latter being renamed Central region.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 17, 2023

As Summer Temperatures Rise, There's Still No OSHA Heat Standard for Construction Workers ibush Mon, 07/17/2023 - 10:27 The Occupational Safety and Health Administration offers guidance but no enforceable federal standard for protecting workers during extreme heat The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) identifies temperatures above 77° F as having a "high risk of heat-related illness with strenuous work," yet as temperatures continue to rise across the U.S., breaking records in

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 17, 2023

Mace’s consultancy business achieved record growth last year offsetting a dip in construction activity to keep revenue stable at £1.9bn. Consultancy revenue jumped by just over a third to hit £500m, while project delays at the main construction business saw revenue dip £100m to £1.4bn. Mace also delivered more than £214m of construction work through its construction management projects, not included in overall revenue.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 17, 2023

City Mayors Push for Changes to Make Converting Office Buildings to Apartments Easier ibush Mon, 07/17/2023 - 11:22 New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C., are among the cities advocating to alter zoning laws and building codes to allow for more office-to-residential conversions While the number of housing units to date that have come from office conversions is modest compared with other types of development, many public officials would like to change that, according to CNBC, making

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Construction Placements

JULY 17, 2023

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The Pro Builder

JULY 17, 2023

June Price Index Data Show Building Material Price Growth Slowing ibush Mon, 07/17/2023 - 11:55 The latest Producer Price Index report shows prices declining for goods inputs to residential construction—another signal that inflation is cooling The June Producer Price Index (PPI) report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows price level of inputs to residential construction less energy (that is, building materials) remained unchanged in June 2023 (not seasonally adjusted).

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 17, 2023

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is today launching Great British Nuclear (GBN), the new government body that will be the delivery vehicle for all of the UK’s nuclear projects, including Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C. The post Great British Nuclear launched with SMR competition and £157M nuclear funding package appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 17, 2023

What Does the Bond Market Have to Do With Housing Affordability Right Now? ibush Mon, 07/17/2023 - 13:25 Even as the Federal Reserve nears the end of its interest-rate hikes, it looks like homebuyers’ economic challenges in affording a home may not ease The Federal Reserve’s use of high interest rates to tame inflation might not be the housing’s industry’s biggest problem right now.

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Construction Placements

JULY 17, 2023

Construction Industry Careers Outlook in 2023 and Beyond This comprehensive overview delves into the future of the construction industry in 2023, exploring the opportunities, challenges, and trends that are set to shape the sector. The post Construction Industry Careers Outlook in 2023 and Beyond appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Fleis & VandenBrink

JULY 17, 2023

Indiana communities are making progress in removing harmful lead from the drinking water and complying with the requirements of the state’s revised Lead and Copper rules. Fort Wayne City Utilities is one of Indiana’s proactive utilities and was among the first to receive funding for a lead service replacement program. Utility staff kept a close eye on the Federal infrastructure bill passed in late 2021 and immediately contacted the Indiana Finance Authority about the distribution of funds that w

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Construction Placements

JULY 17, 2023

What are the latest innovations in construction planning? This post delves into the latest innovations in construction planning, highlighting how technologies like AR, VR, AI, and 3D printing are revolutionizing the construction industry in 2023. The post What are the latest innovations in construction planning? appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Equipment World

JULY 17, 2023

The Niftylift HR15E and HR17E can be operated for up to five days on a single charge, with additional range available from the on-board hydrogen fuel cell.

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JULY 17, 2023

The Latest Trends in Construction in 2023 and beyond This post delves into the transformative trends in the construction industry for 2023, highlighting the shift towards sustainability, digitalization, modular construction, and the rise of smart cities. The post The Latest Trends in Construction in 2023 and beyond appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Roads Online

JULY 17, 2023

LiuGong Australia has officially opened its new headquarters in Melbourne. Roads & Infrastructure Magazine speaks to Shannon Bethe, Director LiuGong Australia, to learn what the milestone means for the company, as well as its customers. L iuGong truly encompasses what it means to be a ‘global brand’. With nearly 70 years’ experience, the machinery manufacturer and developer has long serviced the needs of China’s infrastructure and construction sectors and has expanded to more than 300 deal

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Construction Placements

JULY 17, 2023

How to stay up-to-date on Building Information Modelling (BIM) Trends in Construction? This article provides a comprehensive guide on the latest trends in Building Information Modelling (BIM) in construction. It covers the future of BIM, new developments in 2023, and how to stay updated on these trends. The article also discusses the impact of BIM on the construction job market and suggests top BIM software and tools in 2023.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 17, 2023

The UK government has enabled a financing package of €422M (£373M) for infrastructure projects across Zanzibar, Tanzania that will be driven by UK exporters. The post UK underwrites £373M upgrades to Zanzibar’s road network and airport appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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BDC Network

JULY 17, 2023

Unlocking the power of digital twins: Maximizing success with OKRs 0 qpurcell Mon, 07/17/2023 - 11:43 BIM and Information Technology To effectively capitalize on digital twin technology, owners can align their efforts using objectives and key results (OKRs). Jacob D’Albora, Director of Digital Building Operations Augmented Reality Big Data BIM and Information Technology In the fast-paced world of digital transformation, organizations from all industries are embracing innovative technologies to r

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 17, 2023

The damage caused to the Crimean Bridge in the latest attack is likely to have been caused by an explosion from below and leave it out of action for weeks, according to a blast expert. The post Latest Crimean bridge attack came from below, according to expert analysis appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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