The Pro Builder
AUGUST 29, 2024
While it is still new and has many areas left to be explored, artificial intelligence (AI) has become a useful tool for some designers. According to Iowa-based architecture firm BSB Design, incorporating AI into the design process has been beneficial in the early stages of a project as it allows for greater efficiency and gives designers the ability to create multiple iterations of a project.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 29, 2024
After years of pandemic-related delays, the team has begun adding 200,000 square feet of additional space, security checkpoints and new passenger amenities.
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The Pro Builder
AUGUST 29, 2024
The amount of time it takes to build a single-family home is increasing. In 2023, the average time to complete a single-family house was 10.1 months, with 1.5 months spent on obtaining authorization and 8.6 months on construction, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ Eye On Housing blog. Since 2015, the time from permit to completion has increased by nearly three months, primarily due to stricter regulations, supply-chain issues, and a shortage of skilled labor.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 29, 2024
To ensure that workers follow best practices, an expert recommends focusing on successes rather than failures, especially with experienced craftspeople.
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New Civil Engineer
AUGUST 29, 2024
Rail minister and former Network Rail chair Lord Hendy had an engineer at Systra sacked by threatening to withdraw business from the consultancy unless action was taken after the employee publicly commented on safety concerns at Euston station. The post Lord Hendy forced Systra to sack engineer for raising concerns about crowd crush at Euston station appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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The Pro Builder
AUGUST 29, 2024
A lack of available housing has made prices rise across the U.S., but some markets could see better prices soon as inventory improves. According to National Mortgage News, some markets are seeing high levels of residential growth compared with the rest of the U.S. Las Vegas is seeing the most growth, followed by San Diego, and then Indianapolis.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 29, 2024
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The Pro Builder
AUGUST 29, 2024
Interest rate cuts are on the horizon as inflation has dropped significantly since June 2022. According to CBS News, the Federal Reserve is expected to lower the federal funds rate—currently between 5.25% and 5.50%—during its upcoming meetings in September, and possibly again in November and December. This is promising news for homebuyers and those looking to refinance as mortgage rates are likely to decrease in response.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 29, 2024
The telecommunications company made the $150 million purchase to capitalize on growth opportunities in wireless network modernization.
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.
AEC Business
AUGUST 29, 2024
How can construction firms confidently bid on projects amid looming staff shortages? They must enhance productivity across every aspect of the process, including the strategic adoption of digital tools. The post How to Ensure Construction Business Growth in Staff Shortages appeared first on AEC Business.
The Construction Index
AUGUST 29, 2024
House-building figures published by the Office for National Statistics this morning show a significant fall in new housing completions and an even bigger fall in new starts.
Equipment World
AUGUST 29, 2024
The sport trucks will get a moon-inspired Ceramic Grey color, added tech and other unique interior and exterior features. Details at Equipment World.
The Construction Index
AUGUST 29, 2024
The Construction Leadership Council has produced a paper explaining how much – and how little – the industry has changed since the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire.
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Risk management in construction faces pressure from tighter margins, compressed timelines, and increasing complexity. This guide shows how AI strengthens project stability by predicting risks across cost, schedule, safety, supply chains, and workforce planning. AI algorithms analyze procurement data, subcontractor bids, equipment performance, and site conditions to identify potential disruptions.
New Civil Engineer
AUGUST 29, 2024
The UK is undergoing an energy transition. To achieve net zero, it is undertaking a generational overhaul of its grid infrastructure, expanding onshore and offshore renewables, implementing cleaner fuel capabilities where electricity isn’t an option, and building new nuclear power plants. The post Taylor Woodrow MD: Mission-driven generation is our great opportunity appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The Construction Index
AUGUST 29, 2024
Inspectors from the HSE’s Investigations and Building Safety divisions visited Dagenham’s Spectrum House yesterday to investigate Monday’s fire.
New Civil Engineer
AUGUST 29, 2024
The Shetland Islands have been connected to the Great British electricity grid for the first time as the 260km HVDC offshore Shetland Link has been powered up. The post Shetland connected to GB grid for first time as 260km offshore link powers up appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The Construction Index
AUGUST 29, 2024
Tilia Homes is preparing to start building homes on derelict brownfield site in Northampton.
Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant
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.
Construction Placements
AUGUST 29, 2024
IISc Recruitment 2024 for Project Associate and Assistant | 12 Posts | 12-09-2024 IISc Recruitment 2024 for Project Associate and Assistant with 12 Posts vacancies, last date to apply for this job is 12-09-2024 The post IISc Recruitment 2024 for Project Associate and Assistant | 12 Posts | 12-09-2024 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.
The Construction Index
AUGUST 29, 2024
Preston-based Collinson Construction Ltd has changed its name to Collinson Tensile Ltd to better focus on its core business.
New Civil Engineer
AUGUST 29, 2024
The £40M Lydd Ranges Sea Defence scheme in Kent has been completed by Van Oord UK after overcoming “environmental sensitivities and the operational requirements of the adjoining firing ranges”. The post £40M Kent coastal defence scheme completed despite ‘challenging environmental sensitivities’ appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Roads Online
AUGUST 29, 2024
Image: stock.adobe.com/Richie Chan. A number of transport bodies are calling on both the state and Federal governments to commit to urgent action to greater support the sector’s push towards net zero emissions, as well as Australia’s national emissions targets. The Public Transport Association Australia New Zealand, (PTAANZ) the Australasian Railway Association (ARA) and Roads Australia (RA), and consultancy Arup have joined in an Australian first to push for such action to accelerate decarbonis
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Construction News
AUGUST 29, 2024
Whisper it quietly, but the industry might soon be able to heave a sigh of relief after all the gloom. Over the past two years, hikes in inflation and interest rates have left the sector battered by administrations, financial write-offs and belt-tightening. “New business is… The post Analysis: Stable inflation and rate cut should help after years of uncertainty appeared first on Construction News.
New Civil Engineer
AUGUST 29, 2024
An innovative coastal defence project in Southsea, Hampshire, could provide a useful template for similar projects across the UK. The Southsea Coastal Defence Scheme, which recently won a top prize at the Environment Agency’s Flood & Coast Excellence Awards 2024, rips up the age-old confrontational… The post Coastal Defence: working with history, not against it appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction News
AUGUST 29, 2024
A steelwork contractor has gone into administration owing £3.8m. Norfolk-based Fourbay Structures appointed administrators from Bailey Price yesterday (28 August). The firm, which was founded in 1993, focused on contracts up to £1.2m and operated across the UK. It employed 19 people from its base… The post Steelwork contractor appoints administrators owing £3.8m appeared first on Construction News.
New Civil Engineer
AUGUST 29, 2024
Work on a new hydrogen facility in Aberdeen will begin on site later this year under main contractor Robertson Civil Engineering (RCE). The post Civil engineering works set to commence works on scalable hydrogen hub in Aberdeen appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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ENR Construction
AUGUST 29, 2024
While cloud computing and the abundant project data it provides have transformed everything from construction management to conceptual design, preconstruction estimating remains stubbornly unchanged
New Civil Engineer
AUGUST 29, 2024
The argument between the developer of the £1.35bn Aquind Interconnector project and the government has reignited after the Ministry of Defence (MoD) wrote to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) expressing its opposition on national security grounds. The post Aquind Interconnector spat reignites with developer accusing MoD of ‘unsubstantiated’ opposition appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
ENR Construction
AUGUST 29, 2024
Some contractors have been turning to new strategies to find workers amid a labor shortage.
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