Construction Dive

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Labor Secretary Julie Su underlined the White House’s worker-focused efforts at a construction trade event in D.C.

The Pro Builder

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Top 5 States for Construction in 2023 qpurcell Thu, 12/07/2023 - 10:27 Each year, Associated Builders and Contractors releases its Merit Shop Scorecard, ranking the U.S. states for their programs and policies that support the construction workforce. The Scorecard reviews all 50 states and the District of Columbia on their commitment to the construction industry.

Public Works

Construction Dive

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The quarter-mile stretch, which recharges vehicles as they drive or park on the street, was designed at Michigan Central, a subsidiary of Ford Motor Company.

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 7, 2023

EXTON, Pa. – Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced that it won in three categories at the 2023 Construction Computing Awards. Based on readers’ selections in an online poll, a panel of industry-expert judges made the final decisions. The judges chose Bentley’s ProjectWise as “Collaboration Product of the Year 2023.

Collaboration

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.

Approvals

Construction Dive

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The move makes good on the California road builder’s promise to expand its aggregates and materials business in new markets.

Construction Dive

DECEMBER 7, 2023

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

The Pro Builder

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Two More 3D-Printed Homes Completed for Virginia Habitat Affiliate ibush Thu, 12/07/2023 - 11:03 Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg partners with Alquist 3D to build two 3D-printed homes in Virginia A home dedication ceremony on Dec. 12 will hand over the keys to two 3D-printed homes in Newport News, Va., according to a recent news release.

Collaboration

Construction Dive

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Planning in the segment that includes offices and retail plummeted about 20% YOY, causing a drop in overall activity, according to a new report.

The Pro Builder

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Construction Starts on Affordable Housing Project in Brooklyn, NY ibush Fri, 12/08/2023 - 10:00 Clarkson Estates in Flatbush, Brooklyn, will provide 328 affordable apartments, including 164 supportive units for formerly homeless households On Dec. 5, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced the start of construction on Clarkson Estates in Flatbush, Brooklyn, as part of the state's Vital Brooklyn Initiative, which works to address social, economic, and health disparities in central Brooklyn.

Historic Preservation

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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.

Construction Equipment

Construction Dive

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The $5 billion entertainment and hotel complex joins a number of other Sin City projects struggling with construction funding.

The Pro Builder

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Realtor.com Releases Annual List of Top Housing Markets for 2024 ibush Thu, 12/07/2023 - 16:22 Topped by Toledo, Ohio, these are expected to be the hottest housing markets in 2024 Among the predictions for the coming year, home listings and real-estate-data site Realtor.com expects we'll see a slow retreat in the cost of home loans and that housing affordability will improve.

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 7, 2023

SPH Engineering proudly announced the exceptional results of the 4th International Drone Show Competition , showcasing an impressive array of talent and creativity from participants across 24 countries with 105 applications in 8 diverse categories — the competition demonstrates the growth and innovation in the drone show industry. The results were unveiled at the Live Design International Trade Show (LDI), featuring a collaborative drone show with Sky Elements Drones, that illuminated Las Vegas

Engineering

The Pro Builder

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Labor-Shortage Headwinds Continue for Construction ibush Thu, 12/07/2023 - 12:04 Jobs report shows construction still faces a wide margin between available positions and the supply of workers to fill them Across all industries, job openings dropped by around 6% from September, but unlike other economic segments, the shortage of labor in construction continues to be an urgent issue, according to recent analysis of data from the latest U.S.

Surveying

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.

Risk Management

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Among many notable recent successes, Hoist & Winch Ltd has come to the assistance of a large UK plant rental company with a very specific request. The company wanted a bespoke electric-powered winch lifting system to raise and lower large vinyl-type sheets in a purpose-built ‘wet area’. With no challenge too demanding, Hoist & Winch stepped up to the task.

Electrical Systems

The Pro Builder

DECEMBER 7, 2023

House and Senate Bills Aim to Curb Corporate Involvement in Single-Family Housing ibush Thu, 12/07/2023 - 21:54 Two separate bills were introduced this week. One would prevent hedge funds from owning single-family homes, the other would impose fees on corporate owners In an environment that makes it hard for ordinary Americans to attain homeownership, two bills introduced this week by Democratic lawmakers aim to impose limits on corporate involvement in the single-family housing market.

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 7, 2023

RIVERSIDE, Calif.— McCarthy Building Companies , Inc. (McCarthy) has broken ground on the $285M, 424,000 square-foot North District Phase 2 Student Housing Development at University of California, Riverside (UCR). This intersegmental project, one of the first of its kind in California, will house students from UCR and Riverside Community College District (RCCD) , providing those students the opportunity to experience affordable campus living.

Building Design

The Pro Builder

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Nonprofit Homes for Heroes Gifts Home to Retired Marine in Albuquerque ibush Fri, 12/08/2023 - 10:00 Building Homes for Heroes donates home to retired Marine who is a Purple Heart recipient and grandson of a Navajo Code Talker In a ceremony on Dec. 6—the day before the 82nd anniversary of the Japanese aerial attack on Pearl Harbor—national nonprofit Building Homes for Heroes gifted a mortgage-free home in Albuquerque, N.M., to retired Marine Sgt.

Building Codes

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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.

Construction Equipment

New Civil Engineer

DECEMBER 7, 2023

National Highways has awarded the £1.34bn Tunnels and Approaches contract for its Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) scheme to a joint venture of Bouygues Travaux Publics and J Murphy & Sons (BMJV). The post Bouygues-Murphy JV wins £1.3bn Lower Thames Crossing tunnelling contract appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Contracts

The Pro Builder

DECEMBER 7, 2023

How Do You Get a 3% Mortgage Rate? Startup Roam Has a Plan ibush Thu, 12/07/2023 - 11:27 The real estate portal exclusively showcases homes currently for sale with loans eligible to be assumable—often at much lower rates than today's mortgages Across the U.S., the net effective mortgage rate among all mortgage holders is 3.60%, quite a contrast to the current average 30-year fixed mortgage rate of 7.32%.

For Construction Pros

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Preventing falls at the workplace is essential to employee safety, especially for those who work at heights in the construction industry.

Viewpoint Construction Technology

DECEMBER 7, 2023

November might be marked by the return of cool weather, but the news in the construction industry was red hot. Read on for the biggest headlines.

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

Equipment World

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Major construction equipment companies such as Cat, Deere, Bobcat plan to display their products January 23-25 at World of Concrete 2024 in Las Vegas.

Construction Equipment

New Civil Engineer

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Three firms have been picked by National Highways to incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) into trials of how to mitigate the disruption caused by roadworks. The post National Highways advances three AI-powered initiatives to improve roadworks experiences appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Engineering

Construction News

DECEMBER 7, 2023

A builder has been fined and handed a suspended prison sentence after fraudulently claiming a £50,000 Covid loan which he subsequently lost in a crypto scam. Lukasz Nowak, a self-employed builder from Hounslow in West London, claimed the maximum amount available from the government under… The post Builder sentenced for fraudulent £50,000 Covid loan lost in crypto scam appeared first on Construction News.

New Civil Engineer

DECEMBER 7, 2023

North Yorkshire Council has started the hunt for suppliers to join its £300M highways surfacing and planing framework. The post North Yorkshire launches hunt for suppliers to join £300M highways surfacing framework appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Engineering

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Construction Management

For Construction Pros

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The scorecard ranks all 50 states and the District of Columbia based on policies and programs that strengthen career pathways in construction, encourage workforce development and advocate for fair and open competition.

New Civil Engineer

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The £8.5M government backed Centre of Excellence for Decarbonising Roads has called for innovators to come forward with low-carbon materials and designs for local roads. The post Centre of Excellence for Decarbonising Roads opens for innovator submissions appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Engineering

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Autodesk University 2023 was three full days filled with infectious energy and excitement. Keynotes, meetups, sessions, and networking kept everyone engaged, informed, and overall created our best AU yet. If you didn’t have a chance to attend, we’ve got you covered you can check out the daily recaps here: AU 2023 Day 1: General Session Highlights and Top Construction Sessions AU 2023 Day 2 Recap: Key Highlights from the Construction Industry Forum AU 2023 Day 3 Recap: Top Construction Sessions

Building Information Modeling (BIM)