Fri.Sep 06, 2024

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Maximizing Profits in the Build-to-Rent Space

The Pro Builder

The single-family build-to-rent (B2R) market is growing, with the share of new single-family rental housing starts doubling from 4% in 2020 to 8% in 2024. This growth is a reflection of the demand for better rental properties in the housing market, according to Multi-Housing News. To keep up with this demand, developers in the B2R space are sharing cost-saving strategies, such as distributing properties across multiple growth markets, tightening subcontractor relationships, and using prefabricat

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Higher ed construction pendulum back in full swing

Construction Dive

Messer’s Nick Proffitt sees burgeoning demand in the sector, which encompasses student housing, athletic and school buildings, medical centers and more.

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The Tri-State Drilling Story: ROI That Protects the Future

Civil + Structural Engineer

After nearly seven decades of drilling deep foundations in 49 states and pioneering the sub-specialty of electrical transmission and utility lines for renewable energy, infrastructure, and industrial projects, Tri-State Drilling was at a crossroads. The company’s exceptional reputation and expertise had provided unrelenting growth over the years, but outdated processes and a lack of real-time visibility to job costs created an environment that was constantly looking backward instead of planning

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Tax compliance costs surge 32% since 2017: Tax Foundation

Construction Dive

Efforts to simplify the federal tax code have failed to reverse decades of regulatory and legislative changes that have made it more complex.

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How Top Firms Protect Margins in Costly Construction Markets

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 This guide details how industry leaders are replacing outdated budgeting with incremental funding, adopting regional procurement, and using digital tools for real-time financial oversight.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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Tips For Working With Banks And Lenders In The Construction Industry

Contractor Bookkeeping

If your company is experiencing rapid growth, you might find yourself navigating a good news/bad news situation: while your sales figures climb, managing cash flow becomes increasingly complex, pushing you to seek additional financing to meet the rising demand. Consider this scenario: A couple wanting to sell their house expresses interest in your remodeling service, presenting an exciting opportunity that could significantly elevate your construction business.

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UK has a new longest rail bridge

The Construction Index

The final deck segment has been placed to create what has now become the UK’s new longest rail bridge.

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As Mortgage Rates Drop, Home Affordability Improves

The Pro Builder

As mortgage interest rates begin to trend down, housing affordability is improving. According to financial services company Intercontinental Exchange's (ICE) September 2024 Mortgage Monitor Report, mortgage interest rate declines in August 2024 improved home affordability to its best level in six months. Three major U.S. markets—Birmingham, Ala., Des Moines, Iowa, and McAllen, Texas—have returned to their long-term affordability averages, with several other cities nearing this benchmark as

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Balfour Beatty to build £27m Comrie flood defences

The Construction Index

Balfour Beatty has been awarded a £27m contract to deliver the Comrie flood protection scheme in Scotland for Perth & Kinross Council.

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Fannie Mae Revises Its 2024 Home Price Growth Forecast

The Pro Builder

Home price growth is starting to slow down. According to National Mortgage Professional, Fannie Mae recently revised its 2024 home price growth forecast from 4.3% to 4.7%, down from a 6% increase in 2023. The 2025 projection was also slightly lowered from 3.2% to 3.1%. This shift is likely due to improved inventory. Previously, the housing shortage was estimated to be 4 million homes, but now that number has lowered to about 2.8 million homes.

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The Constructor's Digital Transformation Playbook: Reducing Risk With Technology

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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M62 closures start this weekend for £22M post-tensioned railway bridge replacement

New Civil Engineer

The M62 motorway near Rochdale will undergo two full weekend closures starting this weekend as Network Rail’s £22M bridge replacement at Castleton gets underway. The post M62 closures start this weekend for £22M post-tensioned railway bridge replacement appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Top-selling new and used construction equipment: Q2 2024

Equipment World

Compact equipment continued to dominate new and used construction equipment sales during the second quarter. Find out which models took the top spots.

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Why the Construction Industry Needs More Data Scientists

Construction Placements

Why the Construction Industry Needs More Data Scientists Learn how the integration of data science in construction can optimize project management, resource allocation, and risk mitigation for better outcomes. The post Why the Construction Industry Needs More Data Scientists appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Surveying set to start for scheme to turn Port Talbot into ‘green energy hub’

New Civil Engineer

Surveying work on land and in the waters surrounding Port Talbot in Wales is set to commence as part of the Future Port Talbot programme. The post Surveying set to start for scheme to turn Port Talbot into ‘green energy hub’ appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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How AI Reduces Cost, Safety, and Quality Risks in Construction Projects

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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Plan introduced to transition the U.S. to cleaner energy

Construction Specifier

Solar panels on public lands in Nevada. Photo courtesy BLM Southern Nevada District Office A proposed roadmap for solar energy development has been introduced to expand efficient and environmentally responsible solar projects across the United States. The proposed Western Solar Plan builds on the Investing in America agenda to achieve a 100-percent clean electricity grid by 2035.

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Lowestoft’s £146M Gull Wing bridge to open to public this weekend

New Civil Engineer

Lowestoft’s £146M Gull Wing bridge will open to the public tomorrow, Saturday 7 September, after contractor Farrans recently completed its construction. The post Lowestoft’s £146M Gull Wing bridge to open to public this weekend appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Cybersecurity Protection Tools for Business

For Construction Pros

What cybersecurity protection truly means and what it entails for your construction business.

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New investment model launches in Scotland to support energy transition ‘unicorn’ companies

New Civil Engineer

A “pioneering” investment model has been launched in Scotland to support startups worth over £760M engaged in accelerating the energy transition. The post New investment model launches in Scotland to support energy transition ‘unicorn’ companies appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

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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ASTM International

Civil Engineer Blog

ASTM International, originally known as the American Society for Testing and Materials, is an international standards organization that develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for a wide range of materials, products, systems, and services. The organization’s headquarters is in West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, about 5 miles northwest of Philadelphia.

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Great British Energy Bill gets through second reading with majority of 253

New Civil Engineer

The Great British Energy Bill has passed through parliament with a majority of 253 where MPs voted 348 to 95 in favour. The post Great British Energy Bill gets through second reading with majority of 253 appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Matern Engineering Completes Collier County Campus Energy Renovation

CCR Magazine

Matern Professional Engineering is proud to announce the completion of the design phase and ongoing construction oversight for the transformative renovation of the Collier County Main Campus Energy Plant. This ambitious project features a 2,000+ ton chilled water thermal energy storage system, including a 14,000 ton-hour Thermal Energy Storage (TES) tank.

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Balfour Beatty Secures £27M contract for Comrie Flood Protection in Scotland

New Civil Engineer

Balfour Beatty has been awarded a £27M contract by Perth and Kinross Council to establish a flood protection scheme in Comrie, aiming to protect 189 properties. The post Balfour Beatty Secures £27M contract for Comrie Flood Protection in Scotland appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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How CMiC Helps Construction Teams Stay Ahead of Project Risk

CONSTRUCT™ by CMiC delivers structured project management built for the realities of construction. It brings together RFIs, submittals, drawings, and punch lists in a connected environment that prevents gaps in communication and documentation. Risk is managed in real-time with issue tracking, automated compliance checks, and daily journals that surface hidden patterns.

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Calls for research centre to stop certifying MMC post-Grenfell

Construction News

Peers have called for the Building Research Establishment (BRE) to be stripped of responsibility for certifying modern methods of construction (MMC), following criticism in the Grenfell Inquiry’s final report. A House of Lords debate on MMC yesterday (5 September) also heard calls from across the… The post Calls for research centre to stop certifying MMC post-Grenfell appeared first on Construction News.

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Apprenticeships may be what the engineering sector needs to solve its worker shortage

New Civil Engineer

The UK construction sector recently received some good news, with S&P Global recently unveiling that it has seen its fastest pace of activity in over two years. The post Apprenticeships may be what the engineering sector needs to solve its worker shortage appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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How to turn your work truck into non-stop marketing machine

Linxup

For small service businesses like landscaping, construction, or plumbing, marketing can be a puzzle. You don’t have a massive marketing budget, but you still need to drive business and make sure people know who you are and what you do.

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Cloverleaf interchange- Examples and Problems

Vin Civilworld

A cloverleaf interchange is a two-level interchange at which left turns are done by ramp roads (reverse directions in left-driving regions) (US: ramps, UK: slip roads).

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Every Contractor Needs An Effective Website - Unlock the Key to Increased Leads

Grow Leads & Visibility! Contractors need more than word-of-mouth. A strong website boosts visibility, draws in leads, showcases skills, and enhances your credibility. Learn how a quality site, that is easy to manage, can set you apart from the competition, and help can take your construction business to the next level. Marketpath is a leading provider of high-quality website solutions tailored for contractors and the construction industry.

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Contractors Kept Hiring in August as Industry Posts Jobs Gain of 34,000

ENR Construction

All construction industry segments added jobs, led by nonresidential specialty contractors.

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PREMIER Design + Build Welcomes NE Superintendent Rodney Shank.

CCR Magazine

PREMIER Design + Build Group, LLC is pleased to announce that Rodney Shank joined the company as a General Superintendent of its Northeast region. Shank brings more than 30 years of experience delivering projects from preconstruction to closeout in a wide range of markets. “Rodney will be a huge asset to the PREMIER team,” says PREMIER’s National Director of Construction Mark Melone.

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EPA Launches $7.5B Water Infrastructure Financing Round

ENR Construction

The low-cost WIFIA loans are available to support public water treatment, transmission and distribution, source, storage and other projects.

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