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$11.6B Texas LNG terminal moves ahead after disputes

Construction Dive

A new settlement allows lead contractor Zachry Holdings to exit the Golden Pass export project owned by ExxonMobil and Qatar Energy.

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Sustainable Housing: Growing Homes from Fungi

The Pro Builder

To create off-planet housing, a NASA project grows fungi’s root-like structure so that it fills lightweight inflatables.

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McCarthy breaks ground on $3.7B medical build

Construction Dive

The California Tower in Sacramento will feature a 14-story hospital facility and a five-story pavilion, adding 334 private patient rooms.

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Home Price Growth Is Beginning to Slow Down

The Pro Builder

U.S. home prices are continuing to climb, but the rate at which they are growing appears to be slowing down. According to housing market platform Redfin, U.S. home prices rose by just 0.2% in June 2024. Prices in June were still up by 6.9% from the year prior, but this was the smallest month-over-month increase recorded since January 2023. The rate of price growth has decreased each month since February 2024, but regardless, home prices continue to set record highs each month.

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How Top Firms Protect Margins in Costly Construction Markets

Construction companies face shifting labor markets, volatile material pricing, and global supply chain disruptions that threaten profitability. This guide details how industry leaders are replacing outdated budgeting with incremental funding, adopting regional procurement, and using digital tools for real-time financial oversight. Learn how to deploy workforce agility, connected jobsite monitoring, automated procurement, and cost simulation models to preserve margin stability.

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Indiana GC to build $100M Toyota manufacturing facility

Construction Dive

Force Construction will add 295,000 square feet to the Toyota Material Handling campus in Columbus, Indiana.

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How to overcome subcontractor management challenges in 2024

Construction Dive

Discover how you can save money and time while streamlining your construction processes through technology and automation, with the help of insights and data gathered from industry peers.

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Stonehenge Tunnel among infrastructure projects axed by government in budget overhaul

New Civil Engineer

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed that UK infrastructure projects including the £1.7bn A303 Stonehenge Tunnel “will not move forward” as the government looks to fill a £22bn hole in public finances that it has discovered in its audit of public finances. The post Stonehenge Tunnel among infrastructure projects axed by government in budget overhaul appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Gilbane taps 20-year vet to lead procurement

Construction Dive

Greg Garvin, who rose up the ranks from his start as an intern, was formerly the chief purchasing agent for the company’s New England region.

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Stonehenge tunnel joins Arundel bypass in the long grass

The Construction Index

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has suspended further work on the planned Stonehenge tunnel and confirmed the cancellation of the A27 Arundel bypass.

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The Constructor's Digital Transformation Playbook: Reducing Risk With Technology

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.

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Mapped: Aerial imagery shows M25 runoff ponds have not been maintained for decades

New Civil Engineer

Historic aerial imagery of runoff ponds around the M25 shows they are full of vegetation that has been growing for decades, indicating they have not been maintained by National Highways and are full of potentially hazardous sediment from road runoff. The post Mapped: Aerial imagery shows M25 runoff ponds have not been maintained for decades appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Jeff Siegel named digital infrastructure solutions delivery and organizational growth officer for HNTB

Civil + Structural Engineer

Siegel’s industry leadership and knowledge of innovation and digital infrastructure will support firm’s work to deliver customized solutions to clients CHICAGO – Jeff Siegel has been named delivery and organizational growth officer for HNTB’s digital infrastructure solutions. In this role, Siegel will collaborate with professionals in the firm’s offices nationwide to deliver optimized digital and technology solutions that help clients meet their goals.

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5 Myths About Business Decision-Making Debunked

The Pro Builder

Break through these 5 myths about decision-making in business so you can act faster and make better decisions for greater business success and profitability. See how.

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INDUSTRY INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS ANNOUNCED BY PLASTICS PIPE INSTITUTE

Civil + Structural Engineer

Concise ‘How To’ and Tutorial Subjects Available IRVING, Texas – The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) today announced that another free library of instructional videos is available on the association’s website and YouTube channel. Called ‘Training Shorts’, the teaching modules focus on piping materials such as CPVC, HDPE, PEX, PE-RT, PP. Topics include joining, installation, fusion, trenching, design, testing, sustainability plus other subjects important to those involved in drainage,

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How AI Reduces Cost, Safety, and Quality Risks in Construction Projects

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.

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5 Myths About Decision-Making Debunked

The Pro Builder

Break through these 5 myths about decision-making in business so you can act faster and make better decisions for greater business success and profitability. See how.

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COWI & ST/Vannoy reach first milestone with segment erection on Blue

Civil + Structural Engineer

Ridge Parkway bridge over the Laurel Fork River North Carolina – Structural Technologies and COWI, a leading international engineering consulting firm, reaches major milestone with the erection of the first pairs of superstructure segment at Piers 1 and 2 of the Blue Ridge Parkway Bridge over the Laurel Fork River. This milestone was accomplished after the completion of the substructure and foundation elements by Vannoy Construction.

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Where Is the Mortgage Market Headed Next?

The Pro Builder

The U.S. mortgage market has faced a significant downturn since mid-2022 as Americans—especially first-time homebuyers—grapple with rising home prices. On the other hand, American homeowners hold a record $32.7 trillion in home equity, and, of those who are still paying a mortgage, 63% carry an interest rate below 4%. To gain insight into the current state and future of the mortgage market, the ResiClub blog spoke with Jeff DerGurahian, chief investment officer and head economist at LoanDepot.

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5 Factors for Businesses to Plan a New Construction Project

Wolgast Corporation

What is needed to start? Business owners may think they need to be overly prepared before they talk to their Architect or Builder about commercial construction planning. There is a lot to consider when planning a new business construction project, but there are only five major ideas to consider before contacting design and building professionals: How will you manage the risk to your business during construction?

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

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.

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10 US Cities Where a Bump Up in Population Is Affecting Housing Prices

The Pro Builder

Population growth often indicates that a city is desirable due to its job opportunities, affordable housing, and nearby amenities. However, it can also result in overcrowding and increased demand for housing. This demand can drive up home prices, which benefits homeowners but can make buying a home more challenging. GoBankingRates identified several cities that have been most affected by population increases.

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HS2: Government writes off £2bn on cancelled leg

Construction News

The government has written off more than £2bn on the cancelled leg of HS2, accounts reveal. In its annual report, HS2 Ltd said it lost £2.2bn on the megaproject’s northern leg in the year ending 31 March, £1bn of which it attributed to lost economic… The post HS2: Government writes off £2bn on cancelled leg appeared first on Construction News.

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Where is the Mortgage Market Headed Next?

The Pro Builder

Despite overall stability in national home prices, the U.S. mortgage market has faced a significant downturn since mid-2022. Americans, especially first-time homebuyers, have been grappling with rising home prices. On the other hand, American homeowners hold a record $32.7 trillion in home equity, and, of those who are still paying a mortgage, 63% carry an interest rate below 4%.

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CITB plans consultation for next levy term

The Construction Index

The Construction Industry Training Board will start consensus engagement with the construction industry on levy proposals for 2026-29 in September 2024.

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How CMiC Helps Construction Teams Stay Ahead of Project Risk

CONSTRUCT™ by CMiC delivers structured project management built for the realities of construction. It brings together RFIs, submittals, drawings, and punch lists in a connected environment that prevents gaps in communication and documentation. Risk is managed in real-time with issue tracking, automated compliance checks, and daily journals that surface hidden patterns.

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10 US Cities Not to Purchase a Home in to Avoid Overcrowding

The Pro Builder

Population growth often indicates that a city is desirable due to its job opportunities, affordable housing, and nearby amenities. However, it can also result in overcrowding and increased demand for housing. This demand can sometimes drive up home prices, which benefits homeowners but can make buying a home more challenging. GoBankingRates identified several cities that have been most affected by population increases.

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2024 Heavy Equipment Operator Salary & Benefits Report

Equipment World

Pay is skyrocketing but it's still not enough to fill positions in the chronically understaffed profession, according Equipment World’s latest survey.

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All-Cash Sales Decline in Q2 2024

The Pro Builder

As home prices rise, all-cash sales are happening less. According to the National Association of Home Builders’ Eye On Housing blog, all-cash purchases accounted for just 6.9% of new home sales in Q2 2024, marking the lowest level recorded since Q4 2021. When looking at home sales where mortgages were used, FHA-backed and VA-backed sales also fell during Q2 2024, while sales using a conventional mortgage stayed the same.

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Search for Lower Thames Crossing hydrogen supplier re-launched after first effort fails

New Civil Engineer

Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) has republished its market engagement exercise seeking a low carbon hydrogen supplier for the plant and equipment needed for construction of the £9bn road and tunnel project as its past exercise did not come to a “successful conclusion”. The post Search for Lower Thames Crossing hydrogen supplier re-launched after first effort fails appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Every Contractor Needs An Effective Website - Unlock the Key to Increased Leads

Grow Leads & Visibility! Contractors need more than word-of-mouth. A strong website boosts visibility, draws in leads, showcases skills, and enhances your credibility. Learn how a quality site, that is easy to manage, can set you apart from the competition, and help can take your construction business to the next level. Marketpath is a leading provider of high-quality website solutions tailored for contractors and the construction industry.

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Balfour Beatty mandates human recognition cameras on mobile plant

The Construction Index

Balfour Beatty is claiming to be the first tier one contractor to adopt human recognition cameras on certain items of plant and machinery across all its UK operations.

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Early contractor involvement benefits SSEN Transmission’s overhaul of north Scotland energy infrastructure

New Civil Engineer

North Scotland’s energy network was not designed to meet 21st century generation requirements. But it is now down to SSEN Transmission and its contractors to upgrade it by the end of 2030. The post Early contractor involvement benefits SSEN Transmission’s overhaul of north Scotland energy infrastructure appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Document Management Software: A Deep Dive into the Digital Blueprint

iField Smart

The construction industry, with its intricate network of stakeholders, constant flow of information, and mountain of documentation, has traditionally been slow to adopt technological advancements. However, the digital revolution is finally making its mark, and Construction Document Management Software (CDMS) stands at the forefront of this transformation.