The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

When it comes to home renovation, bathrooms have become a major area of focus for homeowners. A recent study from home remodel and design platform Houzz found homeowners in 2024 care more about how their bathrooms meet their personal needs rather than prioritizing resale value. Based on a survey of over 1,200 homeowners, the 2024 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study highlights that when looking to upgrade their bathrooms, homeowners are prioritizing functionality, sustainability, their own eclectic

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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The American building industry has thrived in recent years while growth has eluded contractors in many other countries. Here’s why.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

by Mary Scott Nabers Public officials at the local government level are initiating large, innovative, and forward-thinking projects aimed at enhancing economic prosperity in various regions of the country over the next few decades. Many of the projects are funded by federal programs, with billions yet to be allocated before the end of 2026 unless the programs are reauthorized—which may or may not happen.

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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

It’s the second major contract Granite has won at Camp Blaz in Guam, the U.S. Marines' first new base in 70 years.

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Contracts 333

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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 This guide details how industry leaders are replacing outdated budgeting with incremental funding, adopting regional procurement, and using digital tools for real-time financial oversight.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.

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The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

While vinyl windows have advantages, they aren’t all that durable. Andersen’s Fibrex® material, on the other hand, won’t warp, peel or ever need painting.

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AEC Business

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The AIXCon R&D project aims to drive systemic change in the construction industry by developing new data-driven methods and tools. The post Unlocking Profitability in Construction with Data-Driven Innovation appeared first on AEC Business.

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The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Despite a recent drop in mortgage interest rates, homebuyers appear to be holding out for lower prices. A report from housing market platform Redfin shows nearly half of homes listed for sale in August stayed on the market for at least 60 days, the highest rate since 2019. This figure has risen from 43.2% a year ago, marking the fifth consecutive month of annual increases.

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New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is poised to give the green light to the extension of the High Speed 2 (HS2) rail project up to London Euston and the development of the station itself. The post Government tipped to green light HS2 Euston development in Autumn Budget appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

As climate change has ramped up over the past decade, more homes are being impacted by severe weather events. This has caused the amount of home listings in climate-risk areas to increase. A recent analysis from housing market platform Zillow shows that more homes listed for sale in August across the U.S. are exposed to significant climate risks compared with the same period five years ago.

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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.

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The Construction Index

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Controversial plans for a £200m expansion of Wimbledon tennis facilities have been approved.

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The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

College towns are often known for their small-town charm and affordability, but that is not the case for the locations of some of the most prestigious universities. According to real estate market platform Realtor.com, some of the heftiest home prices can be found in Palo Alto, Calif., which is home to Stanford University. Here, the median home price is $3.73 million.

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New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The full business case for the £249M Bridgwater tidal barrier in Somerset has been approved, the Environment Agency has confirmed. The post £249M Bridgwater tidal barrier receives full business case approval appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Construction Index

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Construction has begun on 189 affordable homes at Deptford Landings in southeast London.

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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.

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Equipment World

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Liebherr has teamed up with Australian mining giant Fortescue to bring battery power to some of the largest mining machines in the world, and autonomy

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New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

With temperatures starting to drop, students going back to school and everyone saying goodbye to summer, a number of construction and civil engineering organisations have made some big moves within their ranks. The post Movers and shakers: Biggest construction and engineering appointments in September 2024 appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 122

The Construction Index

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Plans are in for the next stage in Wates’ £1.5bn estates regeneration programme with the London Borough of Havering.

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AEC Business

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

A growing interest has emerged around no-code and low-code platforms that empower employees across departments to build custom apps suited to their daily workflows. The post Employee-Driven Application Development in AEC appeared first on AEC Business.

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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

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Civil engineering contractor Clancy has filed results showing continued growth and strong improvement in profitability.

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Engineering 118

New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Transport for London (TfL) has appointed Dragados UK as the contractor for the design and construction of new passenger tunnels on its Elephant & Castle station upgrade. The post TfL appoints contractor for tunnels on Elephant & Castle station upgrade appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 116

The Construction Index

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Specialists in modular construction are invited to apply for a new framework to supply public sector customers.

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Modular Construction 115

New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The completion of the Transpennine Route Upgrade to electrify the Manchester-Leeds rail line is being reviewed by government officials in the lead up to the Autumn Budget. The post Transpennine Route Upgrade being reviewed before Autumn Budget appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Management

The Construction Index

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Hive Aggregates has received planning consent to extract pulverised fuel ash from a landfill site in Retford, Nottinghamshire.

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New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is poised to give the green light to the extension of the High Speed 2 (HS2) rail project up to London Euston and the development of the station itself. The post Government tipped to green light HS2 Euston development in Autumn Budget appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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For Construction Pros

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Briggs & Stratton Vanguard’s Dylan Rewoldt joins us to explore equipment electrification, covering its advantages, evolving regulations and emerging battery options, along with how to assess whether it’s a fit for your fleet.

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New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

A total of 10GW of “zombie” electricity generation projects have been wiped from the grid connections queue, according to figures released by the Energy Networks Association. The post 10GW of ‘zombie’ projects abolished from grid connection queue appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Management

Roads Online

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Image: www.sydneymetro.info/ The Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport Surface, Civil and Alignment Works (SCAW) project has made progress with the recent completion of a section of a new 23-kilometre alignment. Delivery of this metro section involved building an elevated viaduct over the Warragamba pipelines, which transport 80 per cent of Sydney’s water from the Warragamba Dam to filtration plants for treatment each day.

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New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Severn Trent Water projects including the planned Ilkeston Flood Alleviation Scheme in Derbyshire will benefit from digital twins thanks to a newly forged partnership with infrastructure visualisation software Sensat. The post Severn Trent digital twinning to ‘frontload’ data capital projects for improved delivery appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Contractor Magazine

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Steve Panelli, Chief Plumbing Inspector, City and County of San Francisco, and Jeremy Stettler, Coordinator/Inspector, Davis School District, Clearfield, Utah, were elected to second terms as president and vice president, respectively.

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