Construction Dive

MAY 17, 2023

From digital twins to payments and robots, companies are innovating in the first half of the year.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 17, 2023

Workers on another major section of HS2 in the Midlands are being stood down as rephasing of the route continues to put hundreds of jobs in jeopardy. Site sources told the Enquirer that workers on the Balfour Beatty Vinci section between Birmingham and Litchfield were told this week that that non-critical works are being brought to a “safe stop” on the route.

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Construction Dive

MAY 17, 2023

The California-based contractor will reshape a portion of Nevada’s Pyramid Highway in Sparks.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 17, 2023

North London’s Brent Council has selected Countryside Partnerships as its preferred bidder to build over 200 new homes on the South Kilburn estate. This is the second Countryside Partnerships project in South Kilburn and will sit alongside the North West Quarter development, together delivering 547 homes. The South Kilburn estate’s existing buildings – Neville House, Winterleys, 113-128 Carlton House and Carlton Hall – will be demolished shortly.

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Construction firms that rely on fixed budgets and outdated procurement methods are losing ground fast.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

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Construction Dive

MAY 17, 2023

The Minneapolis-based contractor predicts it will finish work on the Plano, Texas, project later this year.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 17, 2023

Vienna, VA, USA – The Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) and the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) have signed a cooperating agreement. The newly-formed partnership is a win for both organizations as each has a goal of strengthening and amplifying the success of women in the construction industry. NAWIC will use this agreement to help continue the vision of its founding members by advocating for the value and impact of women builders, professionals, a

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The Pro Builder

MAY 17, 2023

Home Builder Sentiment Posts Its First Positive Reading in Nearly a Year ldeakins Wed, 05/17/2023 - 11:42 Home builder confidence is on the rise as demand for new-home construction increases in an undersupplied market Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes rose 5 points in May to 50, the fifth consecutive monthly increase, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 17, 2023

HS2 is planning a meet the main contractor bidders day ahead of the next tranche of subcontract work tenders to progress civil engineering works and station fit-outs. To showcase the next stream of package work opportunities due out this summer, HS2 and its main contractors are inviting firms to the event being held in Manchester or online for those unable to attend.

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Construction Dive

MAY 17, 2023

The program will focus on key technology areas such as artificial intelligence and batteries. Its first phase will designate at least 20 tech hubs.

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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

Construction Enquirer

MAY 17, 2023

South East housing contractor and developer Durkan plunged to a £9.3m pre-tax loss last year after provisions for legacy fire safety remediation works. The business also experienced margin and turnover decline at an operational level due to economic headwinds. Group turnover of £132m (2021:£137.5m) fell short of initial forecasts for the year with delays to project start dates due to cost inflation pressures and programme movements.

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Equipment World

MAY 17, 2023

The 14-ton hydrogen fuel cell wheeled excavator gets comparable performance to diesel – with water as its only emission.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 17, 2023

The London School of Economics is advancing plans to build a flagship halls of residence on London’s Bankside. It is understood to be planning to demolish existing Bankside House halls next to the Tate Modern gallery to make way for a larger complex. The university revealed the plan as it launched the hunt for a joint venture development partner to steer the plans for the £400m project.

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New Civil Engineer

MAY 17, 2023

A plan to build four 3,800km cables undersea cables between the UK and Morocco has gained a £30M ($37.5M) funding boost. The post Morocco-to-UK 3,800km undersea interconnector gains £30M funding appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Generative AI is already transforming how the construction industry operates. This concise guide walks you through its real-world impact on design, planning, job site logistics, and sustainability. Learn how contractors are using AI to reduce costs, improve worker safety, and shorten build times. Get a detailed look at the tools and platforms making it possible, including AI-driven robotics and material optimization.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 17, 2023

Civils contractors are reporting cooling workloads in the roads and preliminary housing works sectors after several years of roaring growth. While the civils sector experienced its 10th consecutive quarter of growth this year, according to the latest workload survey by trade body CECA, the slump in new housing and motorway work is sounding early alarm bells.

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Prodyogi

MAY 17, 2023

A rooftop deck will serve as a wonderful place to appreciate nature and take in stunning views, but it's crucial to pick a flooring material that can resist the adverse effects of the elements of nature.So, here we'll be talking about some of the top rooftop deck flooring options in this blog so you can decide what would work best for your space.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 17, 2023

Dan Williams has been appointed as managing director of Skanska UK’s building services operating unit. Williams moves into the managing director role from his current position of operations director, where he was responsible for facilities management operations in the healthcare, local authority and commercial office sectors. Prior to that, Williams held a number of senior roles within the MEP side of the business, having joined Skanska in 2001 from college, as part of a student engineer program

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Prodyogi

MAY 17, 2023

When it comes to underground infrastructure maintenance, manholes play a crucial role in providing access to sewer and utility systems. Proper manhole management is crucial for maintaining underground infrastructure systems. Various types of equipment are employed to ensure safe and efficient operations during manhole maintenance, inspection, and repair tasks.

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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.

Risk Management

Construction Enquirer

MAY 17, 2023

Logistics and industrial park developer SEGRO has committed to invest £2bn over the coming decade to deliver next-generation, net-zero warehouse facilities in the West Midlands. The firm aims to deliver 13.5m sq ft of sustainable warehouse space across the West Midlands by the end of 2033, focused on tech-enabled logistics facilities, R&D space and light manufacturing.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 17, 2023

The winner of the international Swedish Steel Prize 2023 is Green Buffers from Sweden. The prize is awarded for their highly sophisticated use of energy-absorbing high-strength steel to make trains safer for passengers and more economical for operators. “The Green Buffers system uses high-strength steel profiles to dissipate the energy from a train collision in a controlled way.

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The Pro Builder

MAY 17, 2023

NAHB's Housing Developments Podcast Explores the Future of the Federation rbinsacca Wed, 05/17/2023 - 17:35 In a new format, NAHB's incoming CEO Jim Tobin and public affairs guru Paul Lopez discuss current policy issues and advocacy efforts that affect the housing industry The National Association of Home Builders’ podcast Housing Developments is back in a new format, and with new hosts.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 17, 2023

DALLAS, TX (May 11, 2023) – Generational Equity, a leading mergers and acquisitions advisor for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce the sale of its client, Carter Associates, Inc. to LJA Engineering, Inc. The acquisition closed April 27, 2023. Carter Associates, Inc. (CAI), located in Vero Beach, Florida, is a diversified, full service civil engineering and land surveying firm.

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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.

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The Pro Builder

MAY 17, 2023

One Surefire Way to Attract Talent and Improve Homebuyer Satisfaction ibush Thu, 05/18/2023 - 07:28 One of the most effective steps a home builder can take to establish and maintain a reputation of quality is to become the "builder of choice" in the eyes of trades and suppliers In a housing industry beset by volatility, with continuing supply chain issues and a shortage of skilled labor, it can be challenging for home builders to uphold the standards of excellence and quality homebuyers expect.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 17, 2023

[Åshammar, Sweden, May 12, 2023.] Specialist fastener manufacturer BUMAX has been selected to provide crucial fasteners to be used on the International Space Station (ISS). BUMAX 88 fasteners will be used to secure a new payload going to the ISS to measure the speed of sound. BUMAX premium fasteners include some of the strongest in the world and are being used in a variety of extremely demanding and cutting-edge scientific applications, such as at the scientific research institute CERN in Switze

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The Pro Builder

MAY 17, 2023

Industry Leaders Urge Supreme Court to Uphold Financial Protections for Homebuying Transactions ldeakins Wed, 05/17/2023 - 11:30 The National Association of Realtors, alongside the Mortgage Bankers Association and the National Association of Home Builders, is advocating for continuing consumer protections, which would help ensure housing market stability On May 15, the National Association of Realtors (NAR), in conjunction with the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) and the National Association

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 17, 2023

May 16, 2023 – CPH Consulting, LLC (CPH), a nationally ranked architecture and engineering design firm, signed an agreement to acquire ELEVEN18 Architecture (ELEVEN18), an award winning 40-person Orlando, Florida, based architecture and interior design firm specializing in retail, hospitality, senior living, self-storage, and entertainment/themed development projects.

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Construction Management

The Pro Builder

MAY 17, 2023

These US Metros Are Seeing Homes Sell at Above, or Below, Their List Price ldeakins Wed, 05/17/2023 - 11:47 While for-sale homes fly off the market at relatively affordable prices in western metros, homebuying destinations in the Midwest and Northeast are still seeing above-average sales prices The U.S. housing market is in the throes of a nationwide correction, and while some homebuying destinations are seeing house hunters paying well above list price, others offer rare pockets of affordabilit

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New Civil Engineer

MAY 17, 2023

Work on a 30km section of the planned route between the High Speed 2’s (HS2's) Birmingham Curzon Street station and Handsacre in Staffordshire is being rephased for a predicted two years, throwing jobs into jeopardy for the railway's construction partner on the project, Balfour Beatty… The post Balfour Beatty Vinci JV jobs on HS2 at risk as a result of rephasing appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Pro Builder

MAY 17, 2023

Housing Starts Rose in April, but Are Still Down Significantly From a Year Ago ldeakins Wed, 05/17/2023 - 11:58 Single-family housing starts posted a small but promising increase in April, but builders are still confronting a major supply deficit that's been over a decade in the making Housing starts rose to 1.4 million in April, up 2.2% from March 2023, but still down a substantial 22.3% from April 2022, Zillow reports.

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