The Pro Builder
JUNE 3, 2024
7 Home Design Trends That Are Growing in Popularity csweeney Mon, 06/03/2024 - 09:42 Whether it’s dark and moody interiors or spaces dedicated to reading and relaxing, these trends are influencing current design choices As ever, home design trends are evolving and are being influenced by modern lifestyle changes and the availability of new products and materials.
Construction Dive
JUNE 3, 2024
Contractors and engineers need to keep up as the climate changes amid outdated guidelines, said legal experts at the recent 2024 NIBS conference in Washington, D.C.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 3, 2024
Dauphin Island’s East End Beach and Dune Restoration This summer, the beach at Dauphin Island’s East End is set to become a more spacious and vibrant destination. With warmer weather on the way, how does it sound for the beach to be extended so more families can enjoy it and more animals can inhabit it? With the completion of the East End Beach and Dune Restoration project around the corner, visitors can look forward to enjoying an extended shoreline while providing a haven for various animal sp
Construction Dive
JUNE 3, 2024
The Department of Labor found the manufacturer discriminated against 60 Black applicants at its Decatur, Illinois, factory.
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The Construction Index
JUNE 3, 2024
Construction bosses want to “depoliticise infrastructure” and hand control to an unelected, little known organisation. What country do they think they live in, wonders Phil Bishop.
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The Pro Builder
JUNE 3, 2024
10 Metros Where Luxury Home Prices Have Risen the Least csweeney Mon, 06/03/2024 - 12:29 You can still find a bargain—relative to other markets—on high-end homes in these locales, which have seen less luxury price growth Following the housing boom during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, home prices soared—especially in luxury housing markets. But in some areas, luxury prices barely budged.
New Civil Engineer
JUNE 3, 2024
A group of 12 Tier 1 contractors have put together a manifesto urging the next government to “depoliticise infrastructure” among other recommendations to effectively boost the UK’s economic growth and productivity. The post UK Tier 1 contractors release manifesto urging government to ‘depoliticise infrastructure’ appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The Pro Builder
JUNE 3, 2024
Completions Are Up, but Multifamily Absorption Falls to Decade Low in Q1 2024 csweeney Mon, 06/03/2024 - 12:38 The absorption rates for apartments and condos only made up for 42% and 56% of the respective units completed during Q4 2023 While there has been a surge in multifamily construction, absorption for apartments and condominiums is down as of Q1 2024.
New Civil Engineer
JUNE 3, 2024
Bradford Interchange bus station will remain closed until at least September while in-depth surveys are carried out to determine if it can ever safely reopen, but £22M has been confirmed for an “enhanced” rail gateway. The post Bradford Interchange | Bus station remains unsafe as £22M committed for new rail gateway appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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.
The Pro Builder
JUNE 3, 2024
More Than 32M Homes in the US Could Face Hurricane Damage csweeney Mon, 06/03/2024 - 12:17 The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts up to 25 named storms this hurricane season Experts at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are predicting up to 25 named storms during 2024. Should these predictions be true, many homes in the U.S. could be at risk of damage.
PC Construction
JUNE 3, 2024
The PC Construction team is now well underway on the next phase of The University of Vermont’s On Campus Multipurpose Center project, continuing the extensive renovations to the university’s athletic facilities. Current work includes 11,000 square feet of renovations and fit-ups to multiple spaces within the Forbush building of the existing 300,000-square-foot Patrick-Forbush-Gutterson Athletic Complex.
Equipment World
JUNE 3, 2024
Check out Equipment World's curated list of must-attend heavy equipment expos, association events, user conferences and trainings for 2025.
Construction Specifier
JUNE 3, 2024
The 13,935 m2 (150,000 sf), four-story affordable housing community offers 111 units in South Bay. Photo courtesy RD Olson Construction Built on the former site of an automobile repair garage, the 13,935 m 2 (150,000 sf), four-story affordable housing community offers 111 units in South Bay. Although the project kicked off in November 2021, it faced delays due to the pandemic and has now officially completed construction.
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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.
Roads Online
JUNE 3, 2024
Image courtesy of the New South Wales Government. The New South Wales Government has reaffirmed its $2 billion investment for the second stage of the Parramatta Light Rail, following recent NSW Planning Approval and Federal Environmental Approval for the project. The 12-kilometre alignment will link the Parramatta CBD to Sydney Olympic Park via Camellia, Rydalmere, Ermington, Melrose Park and Wentworth Point with 14 new stops, three new river crossings and 8.5 kilometres of new walking and cycli
Construction Specifier
JUNE 3, 2024
By David Gross Substrate preparation is a crucial first step in the flooring installation process and it can significantly impact the appearance and longevity of the final flooring material. While most floor covering installers understand the concept of basic preparation steps such as cleaning and leveling, some are less experienced with the additional technical aspects of moisture and pH testing.
New Civil Engineer
JUNE 3, 2024
Twenty years ago, the Environment Agency became the enforcement authority for the Reservoirs Act 1975 across England and Wales. Subsequently, the National Reservoir Safety Team was created to manage and enforce industry compliance. The post The Environment Agency: 20 years of reservoir regulation appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction News
JUNE 3, 2024
Welsh firm Andrew Scott has been appointed to finish one of collapsed contractor Buckingham Group’s remaining schemes. Andrew Scott will finish a multistorey car park and commercial site in the centre of Swansea, after the project stalled following Buckingham’s descent into administration. Buckingham had been… The post Welsh contractor takes over halted £135m Buckingham Group scheme appeared first on Construction News.
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.
New Civil Engineer
JUNE 3, 2024
The decision to approve the redevelopment of Chatham Docks into a mixed-use scheme has been deemed “catastrophic” for UK steel supplies by ArcelorMittal. The post Green light for redevelopment of Chatham Docks deemed ‘catastrophic’ for UK steel supply appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
BDC Network
JUNE 3, 2024
Escalation: Predicting project costs in a volatile market 0 qpurcell Mon, 06/03/2024 - 12:26 Construction Costs Thad Berkes, Chief Cost Estimator, Design Collaborative, shares that one of the major hurdles that Design Collaborative attempts to forecast for its commercial construction projects is escalation. Thad Berkes, Chief Cost Estimator Contractors Designers Construction Costs One of the major hurdles that we attempt to forecast for our commercial construction projects is escalation.
For Construction Pros
JUNE 3, 2024
This episode of Rental’s The Bottom Line podcast features Jason Steadman of Vanguard discussing problem solving and what the electrified rental market looks like.
ENR Construction
JUNE 3, 2024
The Maryland Transportation Authority issued a request for proposals May 31 for Phase 1 of the Francis Scott Key Bridge replacement.
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New Civil Engineer
JUNE 3, 2024
Contractor Graham has made significant progress on the construction of a single-span road crossing over the River Chelmer in Chelmsford. The post Significant progress on construction of single-span road bridge over River Chelmer appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
ENR Construction
JUNE 3, 2024
The company will change how it books multiyear software subscriptions after audit finds revenue from such deals was accounted for incorrectly.
The Construction Index
JUNE 3, 2024
Coventry-based The Wigley Group has reorganised with four new subsidiaries.
ENR Construction
JUNE 3, 2024
The tech giant says it will change how it books multiyear software subscriptions after an audit committee found lower revenue in the end years of such deals was accounted for incorrectly.
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The Construction Index
JUNE 3, 2024
Improved risk management and project selection returned construction group Seddon to profit in 2023 after heavy losses in 2022.
CCE Magazine
JUNE 3, 2024
Payroll is an almost invisible yet crucial element of the global economy. Teams of dedicated individuals deliver the right pay at the right time to millions across the world, playing a huge role in the success of nations and ensuring global business runs smoothly. In the words of Jason Davenport, CEO of the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP): “It should be celebrated every time… Source The post Jason Davenport, CEO of the CIPP, reveals why it’s time to invest in your
The Construction Index
JUNE 3, 2024
London-based development manager LS Estates has secured planning permission for the redevelopment of Barnes Hospital in Mortlake, southwest London.
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