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Apprenticeships help workers see construction as their first choice

Construction Dive

To combat the labor shortage, John Mielke, senior director of apprenticeship for ABC, says contractors need to provide more on-ramps to careers in the industry.

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Residential Construction Loan Volume Sees Sharpest Drop Since 2012

The Pro Builder

In Q2 2024, the volume of acquisition, development, and construction (AD&C) loans saw its steepest year-over-year decline since 2012, driven largely by high interest rates, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ Eye On Housing blog. During this time, residential construction loans dropped by over 10% compared with the previous year.

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Databank secures $2B to build data centers

Construction Dive

AECOM Tishman, Rogers-O’Brien and Brasfield & Gorrie have won contracts to build facilities in Virginia, Dallas and Atlanta.

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High-Performance Building Envelopes: A Key Component for More Energy Efficient Homes

The Pro Builder

The Importance of High-Performance Building Envelope Systems in New Home ConstructionThe construction of new homes is evolving rapidly, with energy efficiency, sustainability, and resilience becoming essential components of the building process. At the heart of this evolution is the building envelope system—a critical aspect that separates the indoor environment from external elements.

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How to Streamline Payment Applications & Lien Waivers Through Innovative Construction Technology

Speaker: Dylan Secrest, Founder of Alamo Innovation and Construction Digital Transformation Consultant

Construction payment workflows are notoriously complex when you consider juggling multiple stakeholders, compliance requirements, and evolving project scopes. Delays in approvals or misaligned data between budgets, lien waivers, and pay applications can grind progress to a halt. The good news? It doesn't have to be this way! Join expert Dylan Secrest to discover how leading contractors are turning payment chaos into clarity using digital workflows, integrated systems, and automation strategies.

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Tutor Perini subsidiary to dig $1.1B water tunnel

Construction Dive

The Kensico-Eastview Connection Tunnel will help provide a clean drinking supply to more than 9 million people in and around New York City.

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Council sues developer over lack of affordable housing

The Construction Index

Bolsover District Council has taken a housing developer to court over the lack of affordable housing on their site, in breach of its planning permission approval.

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Existing-Home Sales Drop in September

The Pro Builder

Sales of existing homes dropped in September. According to the National Association of Realtors, existing-home sales fell by 1% month-over-month to an annual rate of 3.84 million homes. On a year-over-year basis, existing-home sales were down by 3.5%. However, this could change as inventory continues to improve. Total housing inventory at the end of September was 1.39 million units, a 1.5% increase from August and 23% higher than a year ago.

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Piling begins for A38/HS2 intersection

The Construction Index

Balfour Beatty Vinci has begun foundation work for a structure that will take the A38 trunk road over the HS2 rail line near Lichfield.

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Construction, Design Firms Optimistic About End-Of-Year Activity

The Pro Builder

Home remodeling and design professionals are feeling optimistic heading into 2025, with business expected to grow rather than decline in the final quarter of the year. According to the Q4 2024 Houzz Renovation Barometer, construction firms expect more project inquiries and new projects, reflected in a 10-point rise—from 52 to 62—in Houzz's business activity indicator.

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How Top Firms Protect Margins in Costly Construction Markets

Construction companies face shifting labor markets, volatile material pricing, and global supply chain disruptions that threaten profitability. This guide details how industry leaders are replacing outdated budgeting with incremental funding, adopting regional procurement, and using digital tools for real-time financial oversight. Learn how to deploy workforce agility, connected jobsite monitoring, automated procurement, and cost simulation models to preserve margin stability.

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Government to free up billions for infrastructure spending through change to debt rules

New Civil Engineer

The UK government will free up billions to fund infrastructure through a change on the way it measures debt, the chancellor has confirmed. The post Government to free up billions for infrastructure spending through change to debt rules appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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High-Performance Building Envelopes: Key to Energy-Efficient Homes

The Pro Builder

The Importance of High-Performance Building Envelope Systems in New Home ConstructionThe construction of new homes is evolving rapidly, with energy efficiency, sustainability, and resilience becoming essential components of the building process. At the heart of this evolution is the building envelope system—a critical aspect that separates the indoor environment from external elements.

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Train derailment prompts maintenance warning

The Construction Index

Railway contractors have been told by safety authorities that may need to rethink their inspection and maintenance regimes.

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Henry, a Carlisle Company

The Pro Builder

Henry, a Carlisle Company kcichowicz Thu, 10/24/2024 - 10:06 Henry, a Carlisle Company, is a leader in building envelope products and solutions, managing the flow of water, vapor, air, and energy from foundation to roof to ensure consistent, cost-effective, and superior building performance. A division of Carlisle Weatherproofing Technologies, Henry is part of a family of leading-edge building products and solutions that enhance energy efficiency and sustainability in both commercial and residen

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Data Talks, CFOs Listen: Why Analytics Are Key To Better Spend Management

Speaker: Claire Grosjean, Global Finance & Operations Executive

Finance teams are drowning in data—but is it actually helping them spend smarter? Without the right approach, excess spending, inefficiencies, and missed opportunities continue to drain profitability. While analytics offers powerful insights, financial intelligence requires more than just numbers—it takes the right blend of automation, strategy, and human expertise.

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Lower Thames Crossing skills hub gets people into work, including 6 on day release from prison

New Civil Engineer

The Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) has launched its pilot Skills Hub, providing work-based training courses for people that include people on day release from Kent based prisons. The post Lower Thames Crossing skills hub gets people into work, including 6 on day release from prison appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction business confidence hits three-year high

Construction News

Confidence among construction firms has reached its highest point in nearly three years, according to a survey of accountants. In the past quarter, construction companies reported the highest optimism out of any sector, in a regular survey carried out by accountancy trade body the Institute… The post Construction business confidence hits three-year high appeared first on Construction News.

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First 12.5t flood gate installed in milestone for £21M Leigh flood storage area expansion

New Civil Engineer

A major milestone has been achieved in the £21.2M expansion of the Leigh flood storage area (FSA) in Kent, as the first of three new flood gates has been successfully installed. The post First 12.5t flood gate installed in milestone for £21M Leigh flood storage area expansion appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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PHCC CONNECT 2024: ‘Authentic Connections’

The Contractor Magazine

Birmingham rolls out the crimson red carpet for Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC) and its attendees.

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How AI Reduces Cost, Safety, and Quality Risks in Construction Projects

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.

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The payment platform that wants to save the construction industry

Construction News

The recent ISG collapse has put the construction industry in the spotlight once again. As a cornerstone of the UK economy, employing millions and contributing 7 per cent to the country’s GDP, the sector is plagued by a persistent issue: cashflow. Payment delays are a… The post The payment platform that wants to save the construction industry appeared first on Construction News.

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BVFCL Recruitment 2024 for Apprentices | 27Posts | 28-10-2024

Construction Placements

BVFCL Recruitment 2024 for Apprentices | 27Posts | 28-10-2024 BVFCL Recruitment 2024 for Apprentices with 27Posts vacancies, The last date to apply for this job is 28-10-2024 The post BVFCL Recruitment 2024 for Apprentices | 27Posts | 28-10-2024 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Southern Water engages market on £1.3bn Hampshire water transfer project contract

New Civil Engineer

Southern Water is seeking market engagement on an upcoming £1.3bn contract opportunity to construct the proposed Hampshire Water Transfer and Water Recycling Project. The post Southern Water engages market on £1.3bn Hampshire water transfer project contract appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Opening date locked in for $1.46B Wilman Wadandi Highway

Roads Online

Image courtesy of the Western Australian Government. The Federal and Western Australian governments have announced the official opening date for the new Wilman Wadandi Highway, previously known as the Bunbury Outer Ring Road. The new road will open to traffic on Monday, December 16 and is expected to reduce commute times to and from the South West by around 20 minutes, while also diverting an average of around 15,000 vehicles from local Bunbury roads every day.

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The Constructor's Digital Transformation Playbook: Reducing Risk With Technology

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.

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Video: Volvo's L120 Electric Wheel Loader

Equipment World

Take a walkaround of the 4.5- to 5-cubic-yard bucket capacity loader with 38,667 pound-feet of breakout force. See it in action at Equipment World.

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Debate | How maintenance is managed between old and new railways

New Civil Engineer

As new infrastructure ages, those who maintain it can learn lessons from historic assets. For conventional and high-speed rail, the same is true in reverse. The post Debate | How maintenance is managed between old and new railways appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Proactive Maintenance Benefits of Telematics

For Construction Pros

While some construction companies may have maintenance software and others may have telematics solutions, the key is finding the right fit for your needs, no matter where you are on your journey.

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Further electrification of Midland Main Line would deliver 4,300 skilled jobs

New Civil Engineer

The Midland Main Line (MML) should be electrified to bring environmental and economic benefits, including 4,300 jobs, according to MPs and businesses. The post Further electrification of Midland Main Line would deliver 4,300 skilled jobs appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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How CMiC Helps Construction Teams Stay Ahead of Project Risk

CONSTRUCT™ by CMiC delivers structured project management built for the realities of construction. It brings together RFIs, submittals, drawings, and punch lists in a connected environment that prevents gaps in communication and documentation. Risk is managed in real-time with issue tracking, automated compliance checks, and daily journals that surface hidden patterns.

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Bridge beam boost for Inland Rail

Roads Online

Inland Rail installs the final 85-tonne concrete beam on the Seymour-Avenel Rd bridge. Image courtesy of Inland Rail. Construction on the Inland Rail project has hit another milestone, with bridge beams over the rail corridor at Seymour-Avenal Road in Victoria now installed. McConnell Dowell lifted the last of six concrete beams into position, with each beam weighing around 85 tonnes and lifted into place by a 650-tonne crawler crane.

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Efficient suppliers will help developers satisfy S106 agreements

New Civil Engineer

Labour’s new housebuilding targets could require more developers to comply with planning obligations under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 - commonly known as S106 agreements. The government aims to build 1.5M more homes in the next five years, helped by… The post Efficient suppliers will help developers satisfy S106 agreements appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Job Seeking – A Civil Engineering CV

Civil Engineer Blog

MUHAMMAD RASHID Tel: 0342-5016535 Tel: 0312-2350751 Email: rashidnasir2009@gmail.com Address: Flat 104 Block 05 Jiwani Heights Highway Karachi Objective: To obtain an attractive and skillful job in renowned company where the chance of professional grooming and increasing skills are available. I am sure myself doing my duty on time and increase the quality of work.