Construction Dive

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The decline reflects overall stabilization over the past 12 months, as material expenses remain 1.9% lower than a year ago.

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OCTOBER 14, 2024

Today, about 120 million people have been forcibly displaced from their homes.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The industry’s initiative to combat hate on jobsites kicks off Monday amid rising tensions during a presidential election year.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 14, 2024

If you’ve paid any attention to this column over the last six-plus years, you know I’m a fan of technology and innovation for the housing industry. But artificial intelligence (AI) is different. For all it purports to do and deliver in terms of making aspects of the building business more efficient, I believe AI has at least one basic flaw: the eventual end of human learning.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 14, 2024

With Helene and Milton estimated to have cost tens of billions of dollars in damage, it’s important for businesses to carefully document the impact when filing insurance claims.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 14, 2024

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

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 14, 2024

An increase in construction costs has resulted in a slight decline in sentiment across the home remodeling industry. The National Association of Home Builders’ Q3 Remodeling Market Index (RMI) came in at 63, which was down two points from the previous quarter but still signals positive market conditions at above 50. The RMI is based on two components: the Current Conditions Index, which averaged 72, and the Future Indicators Index, which averaged 55.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is no longer just a tool to facilitate building design; instead, it has become a deliverable in and of itself.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 14, 2024

With growing construction costs, sentiment across the home remodeling industry is slightly down. The National Association of Home Builders’ Q3 Remodeling Market Index (RMI) came in at 63, which was down two points from the previous quarter but still signaling positive market conditions at above 50. The RMI is based on two components: the Current Conditions Index, which averaged 72, and the Future Indicators Index, which averaged 55.

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Speaker: Dylan Secrest

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 14, 2024

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

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 14, 2024

CertainTeed ONE PRECISION ASSEMBLIES™ (OPA™) By accelerating build times, CertainTeed ONE PRECISION ASSEMBLIES™ (OPA™) helps you complete more homes in less time, for more projects and more profits per year. OPA™ high-performance floor, wall, and roof panels are built to spec, code compliant, insulated, and weather-tight in a controlled factory environment, and assembled on-site in just days.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 14, 2024

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

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Housing inventory appears to be improving. According to the CalculatedRisk blog, total inventory in September increased by 34% compared with the previous year, and for the week ending Oct. 5, inventory was up by 30.5% year-over-year. However, when looking at housing inventory over a longer period of time, inventory is still 23.2% below levels recorded in 2017 to 2019.

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Construction Equipment

The Construction Index

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The government’s much-vaunted industrial strategy, published for consultation yesterday, has left the construction industry distinctly underwhelmed.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 14, 2024

With growing construction costs, sentiment across the home remodeling industry is slightly down. The National Association of Home Builders’ Q3 Remodeling Market Index (RMI) came in at 63, which was down two points from the previous quarter but still signaling positive market conditions at above 50. The RMI is based on two components: the Current Conditions Index, which averaged 72, and the Future Indicators Index, which averaged 55.

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AEC Business

OCTOBER 14, 2024

In her keynote speech at WDBE 2024 in Tallinn on October 4, Amy Marks, the "Queen of Prefab" and SVP at Compass Datacenters, explained why change is necessary in our industry and how to start making it. The post Amy Marks: The Path to Change in Construction Starts with Dissatisfaction appeared first on AEC Business.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 14, 2024

As Millennials have aged into homeownership, the generation has experienced its share of challenges, including elevated home prices, income inequality, high mortgage rates, and more. And when looking at where and how to purchase a home, these challenges are reflected, according to Investopedia. From finding affordable homes to finding homes within a commutable distance to work, Millennials are thinking differently about the homebuying process than previous generations.

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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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The Construction Index

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The third and final liner ring has been lifted into place by giant crane Big Carl at Hinkley Point C’s second reactor building.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 14, 2024

While owning a home has long been considered a part of the American dream, for many families, it has become too expensive. Because both mortgage rates and home prices have grown, renting in many parts of the U.S. is a more affordable option. According to GoBankingRates, in some cities—including Salt Lake City, Seattle, and Los Angeles—it could take more than 25 years of rent payments to match the cost of buying a home.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The UK government has launched its modern Industrial Strategy to attract private investment into eight growth driving sectors, which include manufacturing and clean energy industries but nothing else from the wider construction umbrella. The post UK launches Industrial Strategy to attract private investment in growth-driving sectors appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Equipment World

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The new JCB 370X runs on a 322-horsepower Cummins engine, gets an upgraded undercarriage, heavier counterweight and increased hydraulic pressures.

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Construction Management

For Construction Pros

OCTOBER 14, 2024

How the Allied Trades Assistance Program has grown to help construction industry union members and their families through opioid recovery.

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The Construction Index

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Government’s new degree apprenticeship funding plans are a major blow to construction firms, according to vocational learning advocates.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 14, 2024

A company owned by 13 local authorities is procuring a £500M framework for civil engineering works across a number of categories. The post Suppliers wanted on £500M framework for civil engineering works across 13 local authorities appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Placements

OCTOBER 14, 2024

How to Face Civil Engineering Interview: 2024 Updated Guide Read to know about How To Face Civil Engineering Interview In 2024. A definitive guide on how to face construction Jobs interview. The post How to Face Civil Engineering Interview: 2024 Updated Guide appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Construction Management

New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 14, 2024

A total of £9.7M in funding has been awarded to projects under the latest round of Ofgem and Innovate UK’s strategic innovation fund (SIF), with National Grid and SSEN leading six of the initiatives. The post £9.7M awarded to energy innovation projects promoting environmental sustainability appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Ball Janik LLP is pleased to announce that Michael Iles has joined the firm’s Fort Lauderdale office as an associate in the Insurance Recovery Practice Group. Iles brings a wealth of experience in complex civil litigation, focusing on representing individual and business policyholders in insurance coverage disputes in state and federal courts. His practice also encompasses general commercial litigation and civil litigation, with a strong focus on construction litigation.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 14, 2024

SSEN’s £7.7M scheme to make underground electricity infrastructure in Portsmouth more resilient has reached a milestone with the conclusion of the horizontal directional drilling (HDD) portion of works. The post Horizontal directional drilling complete on £7.7M Portsmouth electricity upgrade scheme appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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