Construction Dive

MAY 3, 2023

Approximately 73,000 building job openings disappeared in the latest government report, continuing the industry’s wild ride in 2023.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 3, 2023

Taylor Wimpey has been fined £480,000 after failing to prevent multiple pollution incidents on the River Llwyd and its tributaries in Pontypool. The house builder was found guilty of charges relating to breaches in Environmental Permitting Regulations at Cwmbran Magistrates Court on Wednesday. Multiple pollution offences caused by illegal water discharge activities occurred at the Edlogan Wharf site between January and October 2021.

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Construction Dive

MAY 3, 2023

Danielle O’Connell, senior director of Skanska USA’s emerging technology team, takes a holistic approach to keeping workers safe.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 3, 2023

Northumberland based Howard Russell Construction has gone into administration. Administrators from FRP Advisory are now in control of the £43m turnover business. Howard Russell works across the UK as a design and build contractor for a wide range of sectors. Latest results for the firm for the year to March 31 2022 show a pre-tax profit of £790,000 from a turnover of £43.5m with 31 staff working at the company.

Building Controls 259

Building Controls Building Design Contracts 259

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Cost Control

Construction Dive

MAY 3, 2023

The discount retailer said it added 35 stores in the U.S. during the first quarter of 2023 and expects to have more than 2,400 locations across the country by the end of the year.

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Construction Dive

MAY 3, 2023

The project, which will be delivered using the CMAR method, is scheduled to finish at the end of 2024.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 3, 2023

One of the UK’s leading geospatial technology firms is harnessing the power of augmented reality to improve utility asset visibility and reduce the need for site excavation in major infrastructure projects. Civil engineering contractor, FM Conway, undertakes regular maintenance on buried utility assets across the UK and this often requires complex and hazardous excavation work to determine the condition of the assets.

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Project Management Consulting Risk Management Electrical Systems Surveying 246

Construction Dive

MAY 3, 2023

The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy said it will request information from the public regarding how such tools are used to “surveil, monitor, evaluate and manage” workers.

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The Pro Builder

MAY 3, 2023

Home Prices Are Rising as the Spring Market Becomes More Competitive ldeakins Wed, 05/03/2023 - 11:17 Fewer homeowners are opting to sell in a market characterized by soaring interest rates. That dearth of new inventory is intensifying competition among spring buyers Home prices rose a seasonally adjusted 0.45% from February to March, the third consecutive month of price increases, according to CNBC.

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Speaker: Dylan Secrest

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Construction Management

Construction Enquirer

MAY 3, 2023

Keltbray has secured a framework contract, valued up to £40m to deliver critical overhead line infrastructure for Northern Powergrid. The new framework’s multi-disciplinary approach includes construction of new overhead line infrastructure, and refurbishment and replacement of time-expired assets to bring the overhead electricity distribution infrastructure in line with modern standards.

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Construction Dive

MAY 3, 2023

The mixed-use development will feature 10 levels of apartments and luxury amenities.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 3, 2023

Sunderland City Council has started the hunt for a replacement contractor to build the first homes project at its flagship Vaux Brewery redevelopment after progress stalled when appointed builder Tolent collapsed. The council’s development vehicle Siglion Developments is looking for a firm to deliver the remaining design and construction of a 135 homes, 154 s qm of ancillary ground floor retail space and a community allotment known as Kingsley Gardens.

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Painting/finishing Site Planning Building Design Estimating 215

Prodyogi

MAY 3, 2023

Have you ever wondered how engineers manage to build stable structures on weak or unstable soil? The answer lies in the innovative technology of geocells.Geocells-Confining the SoilImage Credits: Suntech GeotextilesGeocells are cellular confinement systems consisting of interconnected plastic cells filled with soil, gravel, or other granular materials.

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Structural Systems Building Materials Engineering 130

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Site Planning

Construction Enquirer

MAY 3, 2023

Private new home registrations plunged by nearly half in the first three months of 2023, according to latest National House Building Council figures. The 49% slump in first quarter year on year private home registrations indicates how heavily house builders hit the brakes as sales dried up at the end of last year. The rental and affordable sector performed better seeing only an 11% drop in the same period.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 3, 2023

The Municipal Advisory Board – MAB – is celebrating its crystal anniversary. Formed on May 1, 2008, MAB serves as an independent, non-commercial adviser to the Municipal & Industrial Division of the Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI), and is made up of industry experts who volunteer their time and expertise to improve the design, installation, and operation of municipal high-density polyethylene (HDPE) water piping systems.

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Piping Installation Infrastructure Development Engineering 130

Construction Enquirer

MAY 3, 2023

Developer Great Portland Estates is planning a major refurbishment of a prime Soho building after acquiring 141 Wardour Street for £39m. The 33,717 sq ft building is currently vacant and has been stripped and has planning consent for a comprehensive refurbishment. GPE said: “ The consented scheme will provide best-in-class office and restaurant accommodation arranged over lower ground, ground and six upper floors, with private terraces across the 4th to 6th floors and a communal roof terra

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Building Design Sustainability 195

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 3, 2023

Exponent, Inc. (Nasdaq:EXPO) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.26 per share of common stock to be paid on June 23, 2023 to all common stockholders of record as of June 9, 2023. Exponent has paid, and expects to continue to pay, quarterly dividends each year in March, June, September, and December.

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Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

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Risk Management

The Pro Builder

MAY 3, 2023

Is Your Home Building Business Set Up for Agility? ibush Wed, 05/03/2023 - 15:00 Developing an agility-based mindset is critical to effectively manage today’s home building challenges. Part 2 of a series Matt Collins Agility in home building isn’t just an ability, it’s a mindset. For home builders, that’s (hopefully) a welcome message because it means they may actually be able to control their company’s future.

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Cost Control Building Controls Insurance Management Change Management 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 3, 2023

Intuitive Machines, Inc. (Nasdaq: LUNR, LUNRW) (“Intuitive Machines”) (“Company”) announced today that it will release its financial results for the first quarter of 2023 on Thursday, May 11, 2023, after the market closes. Following the news release, the Company will host a conference call the same day at 4:30 pm ET to discuss the results. Participants may access the call at 1-877-451-6152, international callers may use 1-201-389-0879, and request to join the Intuitive Machines earnings call.

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The Pro Builder

MAY 3, 2023

A Burgeoning Focus on Energy Retrofits Doesn't Just Benefit Homeowners ldeakins Wed, 05/03/2023 - 10:48 Rising interest in energy-efficient home building and existing-home retrofits creates an opportunity for tech advancements and new career pathways Of the approximately 124 million housing units that make up the nation’s housing stock, the ABC Collaborative recently counted more than 21 million single-family homes built before 1980 that need a retrofit.

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Energy Efficiency Sustainability Collaboration 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 3, 2023

RCM Technologies, Inc. (NasdaqGM: RCMT), a premier provider of business and technology solutions designed to enhance and maximize the operational performance of its customers through the adaptation and deployment of advanced engineering, specialty health care, and information technology services, today announced certain preliminary financial results for the thirteen weeks ended April 1, 2023.

Engineering 130

Engineering 130

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Sustainability

The Pro Builder

MAY 3, 2023

Controversial ‘Admin Fees’ Are Driving Up Closing Costs ldeakins Wed, 05/03/2023 - 11:28 The administrative fees tacked onto closing costs help brokerages cover everything from paperwork to meeting regulatory requirements, but many industry experts say those extra costs are scamming buyers The administrative fee in a real estate transaction is tacked onto the commission that buyers and sellers already pay their agent, and it helps brokerages cover the costs of processing paperwork and handling o

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 3, 2023

Maris-Tech Ltd. (Nasdaq: MTEK) (“Maris-Tech” or the “Company”), a B2B provider of edge AI accelerated video solutions for edge platforms; today announced that it has received a written notice (the “Notice”) from the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) indicating that the Company is not in compliance with the minimum bid price requirement for continued listing set forth in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2), which requires listed securities to maintain a

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The Pro Builder

MAY 3, 2023

Utah Named the Best State in America in 2023—Here’s Why ldeakins Wed, 05/03/2023 - 11:39 The Beehive State is home to stunning natural landscapes and a thriving economy, but it may not be the most affordable destination for budget-conscious homebuyers Utah was named the best state in the nation in 2023, according to the U.S. News & World Report’s fifth annual state rankings, up from No. 3 last year.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 3, 2023

CEA Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: CEAD, CEADW) (“CEA Industries” or the “Company”), will host a conference call on Monday, May 15, 2023, to discuss its results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023. CEA management will host the conference call, followed by a question-and-answer session. Date: Monday, May 15, 2023 Time: 4:15 p.m. ET Dial: 1-973-528-0008 Access Code: 704185 Webcast URL: [link] Interested parties may submit questions to the Company prior to the call by emailing info@ceaindustries.c

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Construction Management

New Civil Engineer

MAY 3, 2023

Unite, the UK’s construction union, has called for investigations into the fatality on a High Speed 2 (HS2) site in the West Midlands to be carried out by HS2's contractor in conjunction with trade unions in order to deliver faster lessons learned for the industry. The post Union calls for full joint investigation into HS2 fatality appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 122

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 3, 2023

Ware Malcomb , an award-winning international design firm, today announced David Nighswonger, PE, has been promoted to Director, Regional Operations based in the firm’s Denver office. In the role, Nighswonger will oversee operations for the civil engineering team firmwide. “David has excelled at the firm, exemplifying strong leadership and business acumen that contributes directly to the growth of our civil engineering practice,” said Chris Strawn, Principal for Ware Malcomb.

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Public Works Project Management Permits Construction Management 130

Equipment World

MAY 3, 2023

Sany has broken into a new class size in the U.S. with its 86.5-ton excavator for heavy-duty construction.

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