Construction Dive

MAY 4, 2023

Powerhouse names in single-family homes — including D.R. Horton at No. 1 — are pushing further into build to rent.

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The Pro Builder

MAY 4, 2023

Liv-Connected Puts Health in Homeowners' Hands With 'Health Hub' qpurcell Thu, 05/04/2023 - 10:20 The concept of the Liv-Connected Conexus Home came about with a goal of improving lives while delivering affordability, sustainability, and good design in a market that is inaccessible for many. Founded in 2019 by a team of experienced architects and a healthcare expert, the off-site building manufacturer is taking the commitment a step further by launching the Health Hub, providing homeowners with

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Construction Dive

MAY 4, 2023

Vice President Fred Hughes talks with Construction Dive about laser fusion technology and how to build complex energy projects.

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The Pro Builder

MAY 4, 2023

Why the Fed's Latest Rate Hike May Actually Be Good News for Homebuyers ldeakins Thu, 05/04/2023 - 11:28 The Federal Reserve announced yet another increase in its short-term rates this Wednesday, but mortgage rates are poised to fall in the months ahead The Federal Reserve announced plans to raise its short-term rates by 0.25% this Wednesday, as it continues its efforts to ward off inflation in the housing market and in the broader economy.

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Construction firms that rely on fixed budgets and outdated procurement methods are losing ground fast.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

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Construction Dive

MAY 4, 2023

The tech conglomerate announced plans to expand its footprint in Ohio, bringing its total investment in the state to more than $2 billion.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 4, 2023

HII’s (NYSE: HII) Mission Technologies division was awarded a $242 million contract to provide shore-based training, engineering and development support (SBEDS) for the U.S. Navy. The task order was awarded under the Naval Sea Systems Command’s (NAVSEA) SeaPort Next Generation (SeaPort-NxG) contract to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Dam Neck Activity (NSWCDD DNA) and has a one-year base period plus four one-year options.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 4, 2023

Construction has started at Sutherland Spaceport on the North coast of Scotland after rocket manufacturer Orbex secured a £14.6m funding deal. It will be the first vertical launch spaceport to be built on the UK mainland with Orbex planning to use the site to launch up to 12 orbital rockets per year for the deployment of satellites into Earth’s orbit.

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Prodyogi

MAY 4, 2023

The significant sources of water for supply and consumption are spread among different natural resources. Water is directly or indirectly taken from these sources based on their availability. Water is available through rain, surface sources, sub-surface sources, and water reclamation. The overflow plughole on the Ladybower reservoir in full flow. Peak District, England.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 4, 2023

A trio of major projects catapulted Bowmer & Kirkland to the top of the April contracts league. Among its haul of work last month the private builder secured a £100m deal for developer Glenbrook’s 500 build to rent apartment development at Whitehall Riverside, Leeds. It also secured 3 Angel Square at the Noma site in Manchester worth around £60m and a £40m job to build a Greek Orthodox school in North London.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 4, 2023

RCM Technologies, Inc. (NasdaqGM: RCMT) will hold a conference call on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern time to discuss the financial results for the thirteen weeks ended April 1, 2023. The teleconference dial-in numbers are (800) 285-6670 for domestic callers and (713) 936-6995 for international callers.

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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 Enquirer

MAY 4, 2023

Legal & General is halting production at its modular homes factory in Yorkshire after the business racked-up losses of £174m since it was set-up seven years ago. The majority of the 450-strong workforce at the plant near Shelby are now facing redundancy. In a statement L&G said: “Legal & General has announced today that it is proposing to reduce business activity and cease new modular production at its Modular Housing Factory in Selby, Yorkshire, whilst reviewing and assessing

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 4, 2023

Montreux, Switzerland – TOPODRONE, a Swiss based designer and manufacturer of high-precision surveying equipment, releases a new lightweight 360° LiDAR model range with advanced features and capabilities: LiDAR 100 & 100+ with a 100 m working flight altitude and LiDAR 200+ with a 200 m working flight altitude. All of them can be used as a single payload for different carriers and installed on a drone, car and backpack.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 4, 2023

House builder Cala Group has acquired £30m-turnover specialist Taylor Lane Timber Frame Ltd. Cala said the deal will “help drive its progress towards sustainability targets and support delivery of the group’s ambitious growth plans in the South of England.” Cala’s carbon reduction strategy aims to transition to timber frame across all homes built in England where possible.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 4, 2023

GAITHERSBURG, Maryland – The Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE), the world’s leading professional society for fire protection and fire safety engineering, announces its sponsorship of Building Safety Month , a worldwide campaign presented by the International Code Council to promote building safety. For May 2023, Building Safety Month raises awareness of the need to ensure safety in the buildings in which we live, work, and learn.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 4, 2023

Multi-disciplinary consultant Sweco UK has boosted its building control business with the acquisition of Ball & Berry. The deal raises the group’s building control inspector headcount by a third to just under 100. The acquisition also strengthen Sweco’s competencies in all sectors and extends its geographical presence in England. Established in 2007 and with six offices in England, Ball & Berry provides Approved Inspector services to commercial, residential, education, healthcare,

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 4, 2023

SHARC International Systems Inc. (CSE: SHRC) (FSE: IWIA) (OTCQB: INTWF) (“SHARC Energy” or the “Company”) announces it has filed financial results for the year ended December 31, 2022. All figures are in Canadian Dollars and in accordance with IFRS unless otherwise stated. Fourth Quarter and Year End Financial Highlights: As of April 28, 2023, the Company has an aggregate Sales Pipeline 1 and Sales Order Backlog 2 of $16.16M.

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The Pro Builder

MAY 4, 2023

These Are the Most Affordable Alternatives to Single-Family Homes ldeakins Thu, 05/04/2023 - 11:07 In a high-cost housing market, manufactured homes and vacant lots offer buyers an affordable alternative to single-family home purchases Not only are elevated mortgage rates clashing with historically high home prices in the for-sale market, but today’s buyers are also contending with sluggish income growth, making homeownership an increasingly unaffordable goal.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 4, 2023

(Issued May 2023) NEW YORK, NY — Finally Procore users “do not have to leave” the Procore platform to get their blueprints printed and shipped! Today there is an App for that! Procore Technologies (NYSE: PCOR) , America’s largest construction management platform, announced a new integration with Plans4Less , the premiere blueprint platform for ordering and shipping plans nationwide.

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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 Pro Builder

MAY 4, 2023

Unaffordable Home Prices Are the Biggest Deterrent for Today’s Buyers ldeakins Thu, 05/04/2023 - 11:18 Homebuyers cite historically high home prices as their biggest barrier to homeownership The inability to find an affordable home is the most common reason why buyers can’t make a home purchase in the first quarter of 2023. Roughly 71% of prospective homebuyers who were actively engaged in the house hunting process during the first quarter of 2023 spent three or more months searching for a home

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 4, 2023

Bernhard Capital Partners (“Bernhard Capital”), a services and infrastructure-focused private equity management firm, today announced that Jamie Claire Kiser has joined the firm as Principal. In this role, Ms. Kiser will be involved in all areas of the firm’s investment activities, from sourcing and execution to supporting operational excellence and identifying value creation opportunities across the portfolio.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 4, 2023

This month, we’ll take a look at promising market opportunities, the potential for AI to improve efficiency for contractors, and more!

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 4, 2023

Today at RAPID+TCT, North America’s largest additive manufacturing event, HP Inc. (Booth 4618) announced new automation solutions , and expanded materials, software, and services to help customers scale 3D printed parts production. HP has also promoted several of its current Digital Manufacturing Network (DMN) members to its exclusive group of HP Digital Manufacturing Partners (DMP).

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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.

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Construction Placements

MAY 4, 2023

BEL Recruitment 2023 for Project and Trainee Engineer-I | 428 Posts | 18-05-2023 BEL Recruitment 2023 for Project and Trainee Engineer-I with 428 Posts vacancies, the last date to apply is 18-05-2023 The post BEL Recruitment 2023 for Project and Trainee Engineer-I | 428 Posts | 18-05-2023 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 4, 2023

Record-breaking growth at Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc. (Milhouse) has secured the organization a higher ranking on Engineering News-Record (ENR) magazine’s Top 500 Design Firms list. Milhouse now holds spot number 318—a 65-position jump from the previous year. ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms list ranks publicly and privately held U.S.-based engineering firms, based on design-specific revenue gathered through surveying architects, engineers, general contractors, and program managers.

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New Civil Engineer

MAY 4, 2023

Europe’s largest modular housing factory being built in Corby as prefabrication transforms residential construction. The post Future of Modular Construction | New prefab factory heralds transformation of housebuilding appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 4, 2023

BST Global, a project-based ERP and work management solutions provider serving the world’s leading architecture, engineering and consultancy firms, unveiled the industry’s first suite of AI-powered project intelligence solutions during a live event titled “ Journey to Project Intelligence 2023 ,” held on April 25, 2023. During the event, BST Global leadership presented live demos of the company’s newest offerings: BST Insights, Resource Management powered by Audere , BST11 Work Management and BS

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New Civil Engineer

MAY 4, 2023

Experienced government official Jo Shanmugalingam has been appointed to a key role at the Department for Transport (DfT). The post DfT appoints ‘experienced head’ as second permanent secretary appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Equipment World

MAY 4, 2023

The R2000-720 can lift 500 cars to 130 floors with its 720-ton capacity and 1,312-foot height, Zoomlion says.

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Construction Placements

MAY 4, 2023

MSWIL Recruitment 2023 for Apprentices | 550 Posts | 17-05-2023 MSWIL Recruitment 2023 for Apprentices with 550 Posts vacancies, last date to apply for this job is 17-05-2023 The post MSWIL Recruitment 2023 for Apprentices | 550 Posts | 17-05-2023 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Construction News

MAY 4, 2023

HS2 is "woefully short of people" due to labour shortages, according to Infrastructure and Projects Authority construction director David Hancock. Speaking at an event on HS2 at Construction Week on Tuesday (2 May), Hancock said the UK's largest building project was suffering from a shortage… The post HS2 ‘woefully short’ of workers, says government infrastructure boss appeared first on Construction News.

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Budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning directly impact construction project outcomes. Inaccurate projections lead to cost overruns and delays. This guide outlines best practices for financial discipline, including forecasting methodologies, resource allocation strategies, and risk mitigation frameworks. Industry leaders recognize that precise financial control is essential for profitability and project stability.

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