Construction Dive

OCTOBER 12, 2023

More increases could soon follow due to conflicts in energy-producing countries, said the ABC’s chief economist.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Reston, VA – Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (the “Company” or “Bowman”) (NASDAQ: BWMN), a national engineering services firm delivering infrastructure solutions to customers who own, develop and maintain the built environment, announced the appointment of Lance Hendrix, PE, to the newly created position of Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). “Lance’s experience and impressive track record in the engineering and construction industry, along with his strategic vision, align him perfectly with our str

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 12, 2023

About half of contractors see labor inefficiencies worsening, according to a new report, but firms see relief through lean practices.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 12, 2023

How Have Homebuyers Changed Over the Last Two Years? ldeakins Thu, 10/12/2023 - 11:13 The U.S. housing market has undergone significant changes over the last two years, and so too have today's homebuyers The National Association of Home Builders' (NAHB) recent analysis of the 2021 American Housing Survey revealed some common characteristics among homebuyers over the last two years.

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Surveying 147

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Construction firms that rely on fixed budgets and outdated procurement methods are losing ground fast.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

Cost Control

Construction Dive

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The third annual event to increase workforce diversity will draw participants from every state and Puerto Rico while expanding internationally as well.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 12, 2023

In honor of Friday the 13th, this taboo level in buildings from condos to offices is often relegated to storing HVAC and mechanical equipment, but it doesn’t need to be that way, says engineer Johnathan Meade.

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Engineering 375

New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Construction of a new integrated ticket hall at Elephant & Castle station has been completed to basement level five while preparation for new passenger tunnels is underway. The post Elephant & Castle upgrade sees progress in basement works and prepares for tunnelling appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 134

Construction Dive

OCTOBER 12, 2023

After taking heat from a local legislator, the JV on the $1.7 billion job said it has awarded 55 contracts worth $163 million to underrepresented businesses.

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Contracts 361

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 12, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – Ryan Sherman, Ph.D., P.E., assistant professor in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology, presented the 2023 Robert J. Dexter Memorial Award Lecture to members of the Steel Bridge Task Force on September 21, 2023, in Denver, Colorado. His lecture topic was “Evaluation of Steel Additive Manufacturing Experimental Results.

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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 Dive

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The owner of construction fasteners supplier Simpson Strong-Tie revealed the incident in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing Wednesday.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 12, 2023

New York, NY – Goldman Copeland, the New York City-based consulting engineering firm, announced today that it has named two new principals of the firm: Jonah Allaben and Daniel Galarza. They both join the leadership of the firm, which has been upgrading and optimizing the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems of prominent structures in Greater New York City for over 50 years.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 12, 2023

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

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Highlands Ranch, Colo. (October 4, 2023) — Calibre Engineering, Inc. (Calibre) and S2O Design & Engineering (S2O) have united to expand service capabilities and resources. Together as a part of the Calibre family, Calibre and S2O will provide comprehensive water resources design and engineering for whitewater parks, in- river engineering, swiftwater rescue training facilities, and stream restoration throughout Colorado, across the United States, and globally.

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Public Works Building Design Engineering Infrastructure Development 130

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Site Planning

The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Homebuying Conditions Improved in September ldeakins Thu, 10/12/2023 - 09:49 Despite an uptick in annual home price growth, buying conditions improved on a year-over-year basis in September The U.S. housing market experienced a slight dip in September, with a 0.1% decrease in typical home values, but according to Zillow, annual price growth remained positive, registering a 2.1% gain compared to September 2022.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 12, 2023

St. Louis, MO – Western Specialty Contractors – Kansas City Branch had the honor of restoring historic Giralda Tower in Kansas City, MO. The brick, marble and stone KC landmark, a half-scale replica of Seville, Spain’s 12 th -century Moorish tower of Giralda, stands 138 feet tall in Country Club Plaza at West 47 th Street and Mill Creek Parkway.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Home Sizes Are Shrinking in These Southern Cities ldeakins Thu, 10/12/2023 - 11:08 With construction costs and sales prices rising across the South, new homes are getting smaller in order to be more affordable The South is seeing smaller homes on the market compared with pre-pandemic norms, according to Realtor.com's September housing market trends report.

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Equipment World

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Ditch Witch's new mini skid steer boasts a 2,000-pound capacity and is the first of the company’s machines to be equipped with the TriTrax System.

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Construction Equipment 118

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

The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 12, 2023

NAHB Chairman Shares October Update ldeakins Thu, 10/12/2023 - 11:20 Alicia Huey recently updated National Association of Home Builders' members with an overview of the organization's top priorities through the rest of the year In the October Chairman's Update, Alicia Huey outlines the National Association of Home Builders' (NAHB) focal points for the remainder of 2023, including critical advocacy concerns such as securing congressional funding for the Job Corps and the National Flood Insurance

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For Construction Pros

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Sage Construction Management initially extends Sage Intacct for Construction and is available standalone, providing an project management or construction ERP option for small to middle market contractors.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 12, 2023

It was confirmed this week that the 2028 European Football Championships (Euro 2028) will be hosted across the UK and Ireland, with Northern Ireland's Casement Park confirmed as one of eight venues to host matches - but the historic arena is currently derelict and no… The post Casement Park | Northern Ireland’s derelict Euro 2028 venue faces funding hurdle for redevelopment appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 115

Roads Online

OCTOBER 12, 2023

CIMIC’s UGL has been awarded a five-year contract by Power Network Services (a collaboration between CitiPower and Powercor Australia) for works in Victoria. UGL will provide maintenance and construction services for overhead powerlines within the Victorian Electricity Supply Industry, meeting the growing demand for maintenance and power infrastructure upgrades.

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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.

Sustainability

New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 12, 2023

A proposal to partially infill a channel of Swansea’s docks and construct a new road over it has been put together by the Welsh government. The post Welsh government looking to partially infill Swansea dock channel and construct new road over it appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 114

Roads Online

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The next phase of procurement has commenced on three projects that form part of the Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project in Queensland. Through the Registration of Interest process, the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) received strong interest from industry and has multiple parties registered for each package. TMR will soon release Requests for Proposals to accepted registrants for the Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail Project Level Crossing Removal Package and Rail Package.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The British Construction Industry Awards (BCIAs) took place last night, 11 October, at London’s glamorous Grosvenor House Hotel to celebrate the best projects, initiatives and innovations seen in the sector this year. The post British Construction Industry Awards 2023 celebrates the breadth, depth and value of the sector appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 114

Roads Online

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Technology is proving to be a key driver for attracting employees to address industry skills shortages. Representatives from Position Partners explain why and how. M achine control – the automation of heavy earthmoving equipment – is key to attracting workers and addressing the skills shortage in construction, according to decision makers surveyed in a report by Topcon Positioning Systems in Europe.

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Construction Management

New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The surface conditions of motorways, dual carriageways and single carriageways in England has met the roads regulator’s target nationally, but regionally the East and Midlands has fallen behind. The post National Highways meets regulator’s road surface conditions target but East and Midlands fall behind appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 111

Construction Placements

OCTOBER 12, 2023

A Deep Dive into the Employment Landscape of Renewable and Solar Sectors Uncover the dynamic job market within the renewable and solar sectors. Discover how global trends, technological advancements, and policy frameworks are shaping employment opportunities in these green sectors, forging a path towards sustainable economic growth. The post A Deep Dive into the Employment Landscape of Renewable and Solar Sectors appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Alberta Construction

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The Government of Alberta is seeking seeking input from a broader group of industry stakeholders to check in and see how the Prompt Pay legislation is working, and to discuss the potential of extending it to Government of Alberta projects. The Government will also be holding three sessions for this broader set of stakeholders. To achieve this, Government requests stakeholders complete the survey by November 3 : PPCLA Online Questionnaire For further details on the PPCLA, please refer to the dedi

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