Construction Dive
JUNE 5, 2023
The Malta Dynamics APEX Type 2 Safety Helmet with WaveOn Technology meets ANSI standard Z89.1-2014, and features a six-point suspension system for improved impact protection with adjustable head and chin straps for ultimate comfort and fit.
The Pro Builder
JUNE 5, 2023
Building Materials Prices Are Rising as Demand for Construction Increases ldeakins Mon, 06/05/2023 - 11:05 Prices for in-demand building materials are softening from their mid-pandemic peaks, but as new-construction demand rises, those costs are unlikely to see significant declines A recent construction materials report from construction cost data tracking firm Gordian reveals that since 2020, roughly 82.5% of construction materials have experienced an average cost increase of 19%.
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Construction Dive
JUNE 5, 2023
The plant’s additional production capacity will help the automaker launch its first U.S.-assembled electric SUV.
The Pro Builder
JUNE 5, 2023
Building Materials Prices Are Rising as Demand for Construction Increases ldeakins Mon, 06/05/2023 - 11:05 Prices for in-demand building materials are softening from their mid-pandemic peaks, but as demand for new-construction rises, those costs are unlikely to see significant declines A recent construction materials report from construction cost data tracking firm Gordian revealed that roughly 82.5% of construction materials have experienced an average cost increase of 19% since 2020.
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Construction Dive
JUNE 5, 2023
The contractor announced it won a $311 million student housing project, which, when occupied in 2026, will open up land for a mixed-use development.
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Construction Dive
JUNE 5, 2023
The company tapped Adam R. Jelen to be its next leader, while current CEO Thomas M. Laird Jr. will move to chairman.
The Pro Builder
JUNE 5, 2023
These US Cities Have the Most—and Least—Homes for Sale ldeakins Mon, 06/05/2023 - 10:58 While for-sale inventory is slowly but steadily rising nationwide, many markets remain undersupplied and overpriced on a year-over-year basis The U.S. is battling a severe shortage of for-sale housing, leading to frenzied bidding wars, inflated price tags, and a stalemate between wary buyers and sellers, but in some regional markets, the tide appears to be turning.
Construction Enquirer
JUNE 5, 2023
Construction leaders have committed to eliminate diesel from most sites by 2035. The Construction Leadership Council’s CO2nstruct Zero task force has published a broadly based route map towards diesel-free operation as part of the wider plan to decarbonise the industry. Accepting the scale of the challenge, it sets out the first practical measures to reduce by 78% diesel volumes by 2035.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 5, 2023
In the building, design and construction industry, it’s small firms that drive innovation and build responsive, sustainable communities, according to architect Joshua Zinder. As managing principal of the firm he founded, JZA+D, which employs about 15 people in Princeton, N.J., Zinder has developed a global portfolio of hospitality, retail, academic, and residential work, often winning approvals for unconventional designs in localities known for resistance to change.
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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 Enquirer
JUNE 5, 2023
The Government has agreed £200m funding to build a new station in south Cambridge for the East-West Rail line. Following funding approval, contractor J Murphy has started site compound and enabling works at the site located next to the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, home to the Royal Papworth Hospital and AstraZeneca headquarters. A main contractor is set to be selected for the major station job next month.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 5, 2023
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. has completed construction of two structures on the campus of Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital located in the greater Houston area. The project included a six-story medical office building and an attached seven-level parking garage. McCarthy broke ground in December 2021. McCarthy’s scope included a medical office building, totaling 160,000 square feet, while the garage consists of 1,100 spaces.
Construction Enquirer
JUNE 5, 2023
Latest results from Hercules Site Services show a pre-tax loss for the six months to March 31 2023 despite an 85% jump in turnover compared to the same period last year. The AIM-listed labour supply specialist saw revenue increase to £37m but the bottom line saw a pre-tax loss of £246,000. The firm’s main revenue driver is HS2 where labour supply to the Phase 1 (northern section) increased to 400 operatives from 180 at 31 March 2022.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 5, 2023
Salt Lake City, Utah — Post District Residences , a new apartment community in Salt Lake City, officially opens its doors to residents seeking a modern, upscale living experience. Featuring 580 spacious units, state-of-the-art amenities, and a prime location, Post District Residences is the premier destination for those looking to live, work, and play in the heart of Salt Lake City. “We are thrilled to welcome residents to Post District Residences and provide a broad range of housing opti
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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.
Construction Enquirer
JUNE 5, 2023
Construction is rapidly shrugging-off its image as a late adopter of digital transformation. A new report from the National Federation of Builders (NFB) reveals that the vast majority of contractors are embracing the latest technology and are enjoying the business benefits it brings. The Technological Transformation and Cyber Security Insights from Construction Contractors research also shows that contractors are taking cyber security seriously, with half of all those asked having an appointed p
Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 5, 2023
Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has partnered with the Palmdale Water District (PWD) and carbon removal startup Capture6 to design a first-of-its-kind Advanced Water Treatment (AWT) demonstration facility with novel brine management technology in Palmdale, California. The AWT demonstration facility is part of PWD’s Pure Water Antelope Valley (Pure Water AV) indirect potable reuse program, which will produce approximately 5 million gallons per day (MGD) of potable
Construction Enquirer
JUNE 5, 2023
Building service contractor NG Bailey has appointed Sellafield chief executive officer Martin Chown as a non-executive board director. Chown has worked at Sellafield for over seven years. Prior to that, he held senior executive roles with Balfour Beatty as procurement and supply chain director and was prior to that procurement chief at GSK. NG Bailey said: “Bringing a wealth of experience gained across numerous organisations and sectors, Martin will prove to be a great addition to the NG B
Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 5, 2023
Working at historical British landmarks is nothing new for leading wet civil engineering firm Land & Water as it announces the commencement of works at Boughton House, having been engaged by Buccleuch, to return Star Pond, which dates back to the 1700s, to its original shape. Situated in Northamptonshire, Boughton House dates back to 1528 when it was once the home of the Montagu family who took style inspiration from the French, leading to the House being coined the ‘English Versailles’.
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Construction Enquirer
JUNE 5, 2023
General Demolition Ltd has been appointed as demolition and enabling works contractor for the initial phase of the redevelopment of 5 Chancery Lane in central London. Development Manager LS Estates is overseeing the £200m project for client LKTMJ Limited. Retrofitting of 5 Chancery Lane will create approximately 100,000 sq ft of modern office space between Holborn and Fleet Street.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 5, 2023
Jesús Gómez, Ph.D., P.E., D.GE, vice president, GEI Consultants, has been selected as the 2023-2024 Traveling Lecturer. He is available, on request of DFI, to present lectures September 1, 2023 – August 31, 2024. A well-known geotechnical expert, and member of DFI, Gómez will travel and present a series of lectures to university students, professional groups and industry associations.
Construction Enquirer
JUNE 5, 2023
House builder Weston Homes has exchanged on a new site in Barking, East London to deliver 147 apartments and around 10,000 sq ft of ground-floor commercial units. The £50m Town Quay Wharf scheme will be delivered in partnership with Be First London, working on behalf of Barking and Dagenham Council. Designed by PRP Architects, Town Quay Wharf located off Abbey Road will reconnect the town centre to the waterfront.
The Pro Builder
JUNE 5, 2023
Year-Over-Year Rent Growth Falls as Household Formation Decelerates ldeakins Mon, 06/05/2023 - 11:30 Asking rents are on track for negative year-over-year growth by June or July, says housing analyst Bill McBride After surging in 2021, household formation is slowing, and as a result, year-over-year rent growth is also decelerating, Bill McBride reports in the CalculatedRisk Newsletter, using data from Apartment List’s most recent National Rent Report.
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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.
Construction Enquirer
JUNE 5, 2023
The country’s largest brickwork and scaffolding subcontractor Lee Marley Brickwork has strengthened its senior team to meet forecast growth from large-scale regeneration schemes. The brickwork specialist has hired house builder financial veteran Matt Sheehan as chief financial officer. Sheenan brings 20 years’ experience in finance with volume house builders and joins from Countryside Partnerships, where he was divisional finance director of the Home Counties and South businesses.
The Pro Builder
JUNE 5, 2023
The Construction Workforce Is Aging Faster Than the National Labor Force ldeakins Mon, 06/05/2023 - 11:36 The median age of construction workers varies by state, but nationally, construction workers are one year older, on average, than the typical U.S. worker in other labor sectors Analysis of the 2021 American Community Survey (ACS) data by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reveals that the median age of construction workers is 42, one year older than the typical worker in the na
New Civil Engineer
JUNE 5, 2023
Gateshead and Newcastle Councils have given the green light to Network Rail for a £4M package of refurbishment works to be carried out on the High Level Bridge across the River Tyne. The post Approval granted for refurbishment of Tyneside’s Grade I listed High Level Bridge appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The Pro Builder
JUNE 5, 2023
Year-Over-Year Rent Growth Falls as Household Formation Decelerates ldeakins Mon, 06/05/2023 - 11:30 Asking rents are on track to register negative year-over-year growth by June or July, says housing analyst Bill McBride After surging in 2021, household formation is slowing, and as a result, year-over-year rent growth is also decelerating, Bill McBride reports in the CalculatedRisk Newsletter.
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Construction Placements
JUNE 5, 2023
CSIR-CEERI Recruitment 2023 for Scientist | 20 Posts | 30-06-2023 CSIR-CEERI Recruitment 2023 for Scientist with 20 Posts vacancies, the last date to apply for this job is 30-06-2023 The post CSIR-CEERI Recruitment 2023 for Scientist | 20 Posts | 30-06-2023 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.
The Pro Builder
JUNE 5, 2023
The Construction Workforce Is Aging Faster Than the National Labor Force ldeakins Mon, 06/05/2023 - 11:36 The median age of the construction workforce varies state by state, but on a national level, construction workers are one year older, on average, than the typical U.S. worker in other labor sectors NAHB analysis of the 2021 American Community Survey (ACS) data reveals that the median age of construction workers is 42, one year older than the typical worker in the national labor force, NAHB E
Construction Placements
JUNE 5, 2023
DRDO RAC Recruitment for Project Scientist | 12 Posts | 16-06-2023 DRDO RAC Recruitment for Project Scientist with12 Posts vacancies, last date to apply for this job is 16-06-2023 The post DRDO RAC Recruitment for Project Scientist | 12 Posts | 16-06-2023 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.
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