Construction Dive

JULY 12, 2023

While pending projects in the commercial and industrial sectors dropped, upcoming civil works jobs hit their highest level in two years.

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JULY 12, 2023

Amy Squitieri has been selected as Mead & Hunt’s next Chief Operations Officer (COO)/President. In this role, Amy will help lead the firm toward its strategic goals and vision, helping Mead & Hunt become a future-ready firm today. Amy has been with Mead & Hunt for 30 years and has held many roles throughout the company. Upon joining the firm, Amy established a dedicated Cultural Resource Management (CRM) practice that fit seamlessly within the firm’s legacy of infrastructure design w

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Construction Dive

JULY 12, 2023

While commercial activity saw an uptick due to data center and hotel projects, a decline in education and healthcare proposals dragged a key index down.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 12, 2023

Mark Thurston has announced he will be quitting as CEO of HS2 in September after six and a half years in the job. Thurston will step down from his £620,000-a-year role as the project approaches peak construction. He said: “The next 18-24 months will see the project move into an exciting new stage. I have agreed with the Board that someone else should lead the organisation and programme through what will be another defining period for HS2.

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Construction Dive

JULY 12, 2023

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

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JULY 12, 2023

The Boston-based contractor’s investment business sees artificial intelligence, automation and sustainability as key innovation themes in construction.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 12, 2023

Development manager LS Estates has got the green light to repurpose an office building in London’s Canary Wharf for life sciences and technology tenants. The 17 Columbus Courtyard project designed by architect Scott Brownrigg will see the building expanded to provide 250,000 square feet of flexible laboratory and office space spanning nine upper floors.

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Construction Dive

JULY 12, 2023

The president of one of the country's largest contractors encourages other women in construction to say yes to new opportunities.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 12, 2023

Diversified construction group JRL has delivered strong revenue and profit growth at its main contracting business Midgard. The strength of the main contracting arm supported by JRL Group’s in-house delivery model helped to maintain cost certainly in a volatile market. This helped to offset a more disappointing performance at the McMullen Facades operation which suffered a £22m loss last year.

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Speaker: Dylan Secrest

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Construction Management

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 12, 2023

  ARCADIA, Calif. – July 10, 2023 – R.D. Olson Construction , an award-winning general contracting firm in California, today announced that construction is underway on Hilton’s latest hotel in Arcadia, California. Guests staying in one of its 173 rooms will have access to the hotel’s restaurant, banquet hall, meeting rooms, and a rooftop bar and lounge overlooking nearby Santa Anita Racetrack.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 12, 2023

Powered access specialist AFI has announced the appointment of Paul Roberts as Group CFO. Robert’s role on the holding company board will see him take overarching responsibility for the Group’s Finance, IT, HR, Property and ESG strategies, and lead its team of experienced directors including Richard Orme, who was promoted to Finance Director of AFI’s UK and Middle East operations in October last year.

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NEWBURGH, Ind., July 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Energy Systems Group, LLC, (“ESG” or the “Company”), a leading sustainable energy solutions provider focused on energy efficiency, sustainability, resiliency, and infrastructure improvement solutions, is pleased to announce that it has been acquired by funds managed by the Power Opportunities strategy of Oaktree Capital Management, L.P.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 12, 2023

Soaring construction costs have caused another tw0-year delay to the completion of the Sage Arena and International Conference Centre in Gateshead. Revised plans and a new timetable have now been approved for the scheme as costs hit £350m+ from an original £260m. The complex was due to be completed in 2025 but has now been pushed back to 2027. A hotel originally planned for the site has also been moved to vacant land directly opposite The Sage development with the freed-up plot now set to become

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The Pro Builder

JULY 12, 2023

US Home Prices Are Decelerating, Particularly in These Western Markets ldeakins Wed, 07/12/2023 - 10:31 U.S. home prices are returning to more stable levels after skyrocketing during the COVID-19 pandemic, and Western markets are correcting the fastest U.S. single-family home price growth slowed on a year-over-year basis for the 12th consecutive month in May, but home appreciation remained positive for the 136th straight month.

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Prodyogi

JULY 12, 2023

Are you considering going solar? The amount of renewable energy utilized is growing. Some energy that other people uses comes from renewable resources. Many people choose to go solar to decrease their home's environmental impact.As you look into going solar for your home, one of the first things you must decide is what type of solar panels you will use.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 12, 2023

Low-Cost Rentals Have Fallen by Nearly 4 Million Units Over the Last Decade ldeakins Wed, 07/12/2023 - 10:36 Rent increases and high-end new construction have deteriorated the nation's supply of low-cost rental housing The nation’s supply of low-cost rentals decreased in every single state over the last decade, leaving lower- and middle-income renters with 3.9 million fewer affordable units, according to Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 12, 2023

NeuConnect has signed a licence agreement with The Crown Estate, for its £2.4bn UK to Germany subsea interconnector, signalling the start of construction in the UK within weeks. The post Construction start in sight for £2.4bn ‘invisible energy highway’ between UK and Germany appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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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

JULY 12, 2023

How Does Today’s Housing Market Compare With the 1981 Recession? ldeakins Wed, 07/12/2023 - 10:49 Today's high-cost housing market isn't the most unaffordable homebuying landscape on record. According to Realtor.com, Baby Boomers had it worse Buying a home in today's market seems, to many Americans, a nearly impossible pursuit amid record-high home prices and rising mortgage rates, but according to Realtor.com, buyers in the early 1980s faced an even more challenging market.

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Construction Placements

JULY 12, 2023

BECIL Recruitment 2023 for Field Assistant | 250 Posts | 20-07-2023 BECIL Recruitment 2023 for Field Assistant with 250 Posts vacancies, the last date to apply for this job is 20-07-2023 The post BECIL Recruitment 2023 for Field Assistant | 250 Posts | 20-07-2023 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 12, 2023

Affordable Design for Single-Family Builders: Add the Garage Later, Save Money Now ldeakins Wed, 07/12/2023 - 10:59 Building homes without garages can lower sales prices, providing a more affordable solution that helps get more Americans into housing more quickly, says Housing Design Matters A recent study by Zillow found that the nation needs 4.3 million more homes to resolve a housing crisis marked by low supply and historically high prices.

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Construction Placements

JULY 12, 2023

Bharat Petroleum Recruitment 2023 for Graduate/Technician Apprentice | 138 Posts | 04-09-2023 Bharat Petroleum Recruitment 2023 for Graduate/Technician Apprentice with 138 Posts vacancies, the last date to apply is 04-09-2023 The post Bharat Petroleum Recruitment 2023 for Graduate/Technician Apprentice | 138 Posts | 04-09-2023 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Equipment World

JULY 12, 2023

An overview of compact track loader models from ASV, Bobcat, Cat, Case, Deere, JCB, Kubota, New Holland, Takeuchi, Wacker Neuson, Yanmar.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 12, 2023

When most people hear artificial intelligence (AI) or machine learning, the last thing they think of is technology with a human touch. More so, apprehensions can arise because it feels like these concepts are void of humanity entirely. Many people also believe that AI may have harmful effects on workplaces. A 2023 survey by Pew Research found that 32% of U.S. workers think AI will hurt the workforce more than help, while just 13% believe the reverse.

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Construction News

JULY 12, 2023

Pre-tax profit plummeted at Willmott Dixon last year, with the firm blaming difficult trading conditions and spiralling supply chain insolvencies for a “disappointing” set of annual results. Profit before tax, amortisation of goodwill and exceptional items was £10.9m, down from £41.2m the year before, according… The post Profit slumps at Willmott Dixon in wake of supply chain failures appeared first on Construction News.

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The Constructor

JULY 12, 2023

When it comes to building or reconstructing any road, the alignment of the road is one of the most important factors to consider. Highway alignment involves the positioning of the road about the environment, and it must consider topography, traffic volumes, existing road infrastructure, environmental factors, and economic factors. This article will explore the various […] The post Factors That Influence Highway Alignment And Their Impact appeared first on The Constructor.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 12, 2023

The first of more than 700 concrete segments that will eventually make up the Fehmarnbelt Fixed Link, the world's longest immersed-tube tunnel, have been cast in Denmark. The post Fehmarnbelt | Casting of 73,000t concrete tunnel elements commences appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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BDC Network

JULY 12, 2023

Navigating homelessness with modular building solutions 0 dbarista Wed, 07/12/2023 - 14:47 San Francisco-based architect Chuck Bloszies, FAIA, SE, LEED AP, discusses his firm's designs for Navigation Centers, temporary housing for the homeless in northern California. MFPRO+ Video Modular Building Multifamily Housing Affordable Housing Apartments Contractors Designers Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Engineers Architects Building Owners San Francisco-based architect Chuck Bloszies, F

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 12, 2023

The M26 in westbound in Kent between junction 2A and M25 junction 25, towards London, is expected to remain closed throughout today due to a “severe water leak”. The post M26 westbound in Kent to remain closed due to carriageway-damaging water leak appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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