Construction Dive

JULY 11, 2023

Dallas, Austin, San Antonio and Houston are expanding their airports with work by Hensel Phelps, Whiting-Turner, JE Dunn and others.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 11, 2023

Tritax Symmetry is speculatively developing its largest logistics facility to date at Symmetry Park in Kettering. Buckingham Group has been awarded the contract to build the 500,000 sq ft cross dock logistics facility with construction set to start this month and complete next April. It will be the second unit to be brought forward at Symmetry Park, Kettering following the completion in February of a 312,875 sq ft unit which was pre-let on a 15-year lease.

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Construction Dive

JULY 11, 2023

Design pros from across the country say they value close collaboration with their construction colleagues.

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Build LLC Blog

JULY 11, 2023

Like many of us in the design and construction industries, we at BUILD have been thinking about how to create more energy efficient buildings, at every stage of the design process. The post How to Predict the Future with Energy Modeling appeared first on BUILD Blog.

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Construction Dive

JULY 11, 2023

A new report on wasted efforts in the office paints a stark picture for construction and other businesses that fall behind in the tech adoption race.

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Construction Dive

JULY 11, 2023

The pipeline operator said it is considering an appeal to the Supreme Court to get a 3-mile section of the project in Virginia moving again.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 11, 2023

Yorkshire Water has gone out to tender for two major framework deals worth around £2.8bn. The two frameworks will look to deliver water and wastewater asset investment over the next 10 years, and deliver on the water company’s drive to make substantial reductions in sewage overflows into watercourses. Planned works will cover the AMP8 regulatory period running from April 2025 to March 2030, with options to extend to APM9.

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Construction Dive

JULY 11, 2023

Contractors should recalibrate risk to account for today’s challenges in order to mitigate disputes and potential litigation.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 11, 2023

Later living main contractor Kori Construction has reported a record-breaking month of contract wins after posting a strong set of annual results. Corby, Northamptonshire based Kori secured six new projects with a combined value of £75m in June. The firm was appointed to build four new care homes and an assisted living complex totalling more than 400 bedrooms, and a 100 bed hostel on behalf of the YMCA.

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Speaker: Dylan Secrest

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Construction Management

Construction Dive

JULY 11, 2023

Construction could begin this year on the long-delayed new tunnels for Amtrak and New Jersey Transit trains and rehabilitation of the existing tunnel.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 11, 2023

HS2 has started the search for a contractor to design and supply a transport system for the project’s Automated People Mover in the West Midlands. The APM Systems Contract worth around £270m will include a 25-year transport operation and asset maintenance contract for the transit system. The capital investment element is costed at around £65m with the cost of operation and maintenance over 25 years expected to be worth £205m.

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Public Works Contracts Maintenance Procurement 141

The Pro Builder

JULY 11, 2023

It Takes More to Afford a Median-Priced Home in These 10 Counties ldeakins Tue, 07/11/2023 - 09:34 Prospective buyers in these pricey U.S. counties are putting more of their income toward home purchases A recent report from property data provider ATTOM found prospective buyers needed a minimum salary of $75,000 to afford a home in roughly half of all U.S. housing markets at the current median price of $440,300.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 11, 2023

British Land has unveiled plans for a major overhaul of its 1970s Euston Tower building in London. The developer has put contractors on alert for the project, which will include a mixed approach to redevelopment including retention and re-use of existing structures and materials alongside new ultra-low carbon structures. This multi-layered approach aims to create a blueprint for the sustainable redevelopment of challenging, inflexible old buildings.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 11, 2023

Home Builders Alone Can’t Resolve the Nation’s Housing Crisis ldeakins Tue, 07/11/2023 - 09:46 The U.S. faces a widening housing shortage that's also affecting affordability, but high inflation and restrictive density regulations are making it hard for builders to increase housing supply After a prolonged period of increases, rent prices experienced their first decline since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in May, but despite this temporary relief, the U.S. housing market still faces a signif

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 11, 2023

Residents and visitors to Clearwater, Florida, have a new destination to enjoy in their backyard. Coachman Park now welcomes guests to its redeveloped 24-acre urban waterfront. The city held its grand opening for the $84 million project on June 28. Designed by global firm Stantec and constructed by Skanska, the reimagined park gives the community a new engaging space for families and friends to gather, and it will play host to a variety of events and musical performances.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 11, 2023

Mortgage Rates Just Reached Their Highest Average of the Year ldeakins Tue, 07/11/2023 - 10:06 The Federal Reserve isn't backing down in its efforts to tame persistent inflation, and the housing market is its No. 1 target The mortgage rate for a 30-year home loan averaged 6.81% this week, the highest level recorded so far this year, according to the National Association of Realtors.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 11, 2023

FORT ERIE, Ontario – Abatement Technologies , a manufacturer of specialized construction containment products designed to help protect those in and around construction in occupied spaces, announces the opening of its new global headquarters in Fort Erie, Ontario. The multi-purpose, 100,000-square-foot facility is now home to the company’s manufacturing and warehousing operations, as well as its research and administrative departments.

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Risk Management

The Pro Builder

JULY 11, 2023

How Tight Is US Housing Market Inventory? ldeakins Tue, 07/11/2023 - 10:18 Low housing inventory caused prices to rise in all but one of the nation's largest housing markets during May Despite concerns of a market correction last fall, the housing market has demonstrated remarkable resilience in the first half of 2023. In fact, only one of the 100 largest U.S. housing markets saw a month-over-month decline in home prices in May, while the other 99 markets experienced price increases, according t

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 11, 2023

The future of the England and Wales’ canals systems is under threat following a £300M funding cut, the Canal & River Trust has said. The post Parts of UK canal network likely to close as government slashes funding appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 11, 2023

Where Do US Homebuyers Need to Earn the Most to Afford a Home? ldeakins Tue, 07/11/2023 - 09:34 Prospective buyers in these pricey counties are dishing out more of their income on home purchases A recent report from property data provider ATTOM found that prospective buyers needed a minimum salary of $75,000 to afford a home in roughly half of all U.S. housing markets at the current median price of $440,300.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 11, 2023

The collapse of an under-construction bridge in Bangkok, which killed two and injured several more, has sent a stark reminder of the need to follow safe working principles in all phases of a project. The post Fatal collapse of under-construction Bangkok bridge a stark reminder of safe working procedures appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Sustainability

The Pro Builder

JULY 11, 2023

What Effect Will the End of Student Loan Forbearance Have on the Economy? ibush Tue, 07/11/2023 - 09:42 When the longstanding federal student loan payment pause expires this fall, consumers will adjust their spending Student loans represent the second-largest source of consumer debt after mortgages, so when COVID-19 relief for federal student loans ends in August, some 43 million Americans whose loans enjoyed COVID-related forbearance will have to adjust their spending to accommodate a new minim

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 11, 2023

Skyscrapers, traffic jams, shopping malls, and air conditioners. It is not hard to see why cities account for two-thirds of global energy consumption and more than 70% of annual global carbon emissions. The post The key to decarbonising construction machinery is energy efficiency appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction News

JULY 11, 2023

MPs have called for hollow “swift bricks” – which allow endangered birds to nest in them – to become mandatory for new housing. Many developers are broadly supportive of the proposals. But a body representing smaller contractors and housebuilders said that decisions over such measures… The post Builders divided on calls to mandate swift bricks appeared first on Construction News.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 11, 2023

Thames Water will need £2.5bn equity support from shareholders for its Asset Management Plan 8 (AMP8), 2025 to 2030, if it is to improve its “operational performance and financial resilience”. The post Thames Water needs £2.5bn from shareholders for AMP8 performance improvement plans appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Management

The MCP Group

JULY 11, 2023

MCP Group Start Your Next Project Today Based on market research by MCP Group Please see our summary analysis at the end of this information for our recommendations on moving forward with your project successfully. Construction Material Outlook – Q3 2023 Lumber Market: COSTS TRENDING As of May, prices have decreased. However, these costs are still significantly higher than three years ago.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 11, 2023

The pipeline of infrastructure work is drying up with a huge drop in planning applications, research has revealed. The post Sharp drop in infrastructure planning applications appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 96

Equipment World

JULY 11, 2023

The newest excavator in the Liebherr Mining range, the 250 metric ton R 9300, can now be purchased overseas.

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