The Pro Builder
AUGUST 22, 2024
Whether it’s looking for an affordable home or looking for a better job, there are a number of reasons homebuyers might want to relocate. Personal finances company WalletHub analyzed 300 cities to determine the best markets for homebuyers right now. Of these cities, several Dallas-area suburbs, such as McKinney and Frisco, Texas, topped the list, with Cary, N.C., ranking third.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 22, 2024
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The Pro Builder
AUGUST 22, 2024
Smart home technology is becoming more widely available, offering households devices that make their homes both safer and more convenient. According to the Connected Consumer blog, more than 20% of U.S. homes now have individual smart home devices, with video doorbells reaching 22% adoption and networked cameras at 20%. These figures are only expected to increase as devices become more affordable and bundling options become more readily available.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 22, 2024
Drugs like fentanyl kill more workers in construction than in any other industry, but some states limit permissions around Narcan and other lifesaving antidotes, says a Nevada union leader.
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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 This guide details how industry leaders are replacing outdated budgeting with incremental funding, adopting regional procurement, and using digital tools for real-time financial oversight.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.
New Civil Engineer
AUGUST 22, 2024
A coalition of transport experts and campaigners have written to the new secretary of state for transport, Louise Haigh, demanding that High Speed 2 (HS2) is delivered from Euston to Crewe. The post Transport experts write to transport secretary demanding HS2 be completed from Euston to Crewe appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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New Civil Engineer
AUGUST 22, 2024
Photos of progress on construction of an accommodation facility for staff working on The Line within the Neom giga-project have been shared by an executive leading the project. The post Neom executive shares photos of progress at massive staff accommodation facility appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 22, 2024
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Civil + Structural Engineer
AUGUST 22, 2024
Concrete is the world’s most widely used construction material. Although extremely durable, its chief vulnerability is corrosion. This occurs more readily on aging structures but can also attack new concrete located in hot, humid seaside climates or regions that rely heavily on deicing salts. Accordingly, rows upon rows of green epoxy-coated rebar are often seen staged at construction sites for enhanced protection.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 22, 2024
Steven Carter joins the Providence, Rhode Island, firm as its director of global health and safety after he spent more than a decade with the troubled Australian contractor.
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.
The Pro Builder
AUGUST 22, 2024
See how paid-time-off policies can help differentiate your company when vying for in-house skilled labor or management talent.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 22, 2024
A nonprofit organization supporting the aggregates industry ran its first summer program in July to draw young people to the trades.
The Pro Builder
AUGUST 22, 2024
In March, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) agreed to settle a lawsuit by implementing new rules on real estate commissions. Those rules began rolling out on Aug. 17, according to financial services company Bankrate. Under the traditional model for real estate commissions, sellers paid a commission averaging 5% of the home's sale price, split between the listing agent and the buyer's agent.
Civil + Structural Engineer
AUGUST 22, 2024
46,000 Square-Foot Facility Will Provide First Combination Medical Office Building + Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility in Goodyear, AZ Goodyear, AZ – Haydon , a leading full-service general contractor with over 30 years of experience in the Southwest, has officially broken ground on the Abrazo Health Litchfield Medical Building. This new inpatient rehabilitation hospital is set to enhance healthcare accessibility in the West Valley.
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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.
The Pro Builder
AUGUST 22, 2024
Integrated continuous air barriers streamline installation, cut labor, and help builders meet stringent energy codes while solving building envelope challenges.
The Construction Index
AUGUST 22, 2024
People in the construction industry stay longer with their company than those in most other industries, it appears.
The Contractor Magazine
AUGUST 22, 2024
We look back at seven decades covering all aspects of the plumbing and mechanical industry.
The Construction Index
AUGUST 22, 2024
A mere six years late, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital is finally set to open in October this year.
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.
New Civil Engineer
AUGUST 22, 2024
The Urban Transport Group has published its Rail and urban transport review, which sets high ambitions for government on transport delivery. The post Rail and urban transport review calls for greener, faster, cheaper transport system appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The Construction Index
AUGUST 22, 2024
Neil Parkinson will take over from Rob Melling as chief executive of consulting engineer Curtins at the end of the year.
Construction Placements
AUGUST 22, 2024
Why You Need a Construction Lawyer: Key Legal Issues in US Construction Projects Understand the crucial role of a construction lawyer in US construction projects, focusing on contracts, disputes, and compliance with regulations. The post Why You Need a Construction Lawyer: Key Legal Issues in US Construction Projects appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.
The Construction Index
AUGUST 22, 2024
Aberdeen City Council has decided to demolish more than 500 homes that have been declared structurally unsafe.
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New Civil Engineer
AUGUST 22, 2024
SSEN Transmission has announced that its proposal for a 13.3km overhead line between Creagh Dhubh substation to Glen Lochy in Scotland has had its consent granted following a public local enquiry. The post Consent granted for new 13.3km overhead line in Scotland following public inquiry appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The Construction Index
AUGUST 22, 2024
A start-up company backed by government grants is set to begin production of low carbon cement in October.
New Civil Engineer
AUGUST 22, 2024
Materials supplier Aggregate Industries has published plans to become ‘nature-positive’ by 2030 in its Building progress for a sustainable future strategy. The post Aggregate Industries launches nature strategy in response to ‘crisis’ appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The Construction Index
AUGUST 22, 2024
ISG is starting the first phase of construction works for the restoration and redevelopment of Moseley Road Baths and Balsall Heath library in Birmingham.
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Roads Online
AUGUST 22, 2024
The enormous range of XCMG machines means that many different industries can increase productivity through the utilisation of the right device. Images: XCMG. In the ever-evolving realm of road and infrastructure development, safety and innovation are the keystones of progress. X CMG has consistently demonstrated a commitment to these principles. Over the years, XCMG has integrated cutting-edge technologies and advanced safety features into its products, ensuring operational efficiency and operat
The Construction Index
AUGUST 22, 2024
The UK construction industry has seen substantial wage inflation over the past year, but not it you work in plant, it seems.
Roads Online
AUGUST 22, 2024
Images courtesy of the Victorian Government/SRL Loop Authority. The Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) Authority is encouraging expressions of interest for individuals to join the world’s first all-women tunnel boring machine crew, which will be part of the team building the SRL East tunnels from Cheltenham to Glen Waverley in Melbourne. Isolde Piet – the first female TBM pilot in the world – will lead the all-women TBM crew, an initiative aimed at breaking down barriers to attract more women into the con
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