Construction Dive

MAY 25, 2023

Crews poured 1,500 cubic yards of concrete at the massive semiconductor facility in Licking County, Ohio.

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Concrete Pouring 352

Construction Enquirer

MAY 25, 2023

Jaguar Land Rover is set to confirm plans to build a giant car battery factory in Somerset. The UK Government is poised to seal a deal with the car manufacturer owner Tata to build the gigafactory near Bridgwater, according to BBC reports. It is reported that the £1bn car battery factory could get as much as £500m of public support. Gravity business park, a 600-acre former Royal Ordnance Factory site.

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Construction Dive

MAY 25, 2023

About one in five construction workers is 55 or older. Failing to recruit and retain labor soon could mean a more sudden dearth of experienced workers.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 25, 2023

London’s Camden Council is advancing plans for a £470m mixed-use scheme near Kings Cross to provide 350 homes and 200,000 sqft of commercial space. The development plan is focused on regenerating two nearby former light industrial sites at Camley Street and Cedar Way covering around 3.56 acres. The development plans which include Camden building 135 council homes will be anchored on receipts from the development of private flats and office space for companies in life sciences and technolog

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Construction firms that rely on fixed budgets and outdated procurement methods are losing ground fast.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

Cost Control

Construction Dive

MAY 25, 2023

The four-story project on Western Washington University’s campus will be the first publicly funded, zero-energy structure on a university campus in the state.

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Engineering 328

Construction Dive

MAY 25, 2023

Phase two of the e-commerce giant’s second headquarters, built in Arlington, Virginia, remains on pause.

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The Pro Builder

MAY 25, 2023

High Home Prices and Rents Cause Investor Pullback, Giving Homebuyers a Chance ldeakins Thu, 05/25/2023 - 12:35 As professional investor activity in the residential housing market slows, homebuyers may enjoy less competition for available homes Compared with homebuyers, residential real estate investors are slower to respond to rising mortgage interest rates because most investors make all-cash offers.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 25, 2023

Vinci Construction UK has issued a warning to subcontractors and suppliers who are being targeted by fraudsters posing as representatives of the contractor. The alert states: “It has come to our attention that several suppliers have been defrauded of materials and services by fraudsters impersonating VINCI Construction UK. “The impersonation is relatively sophisticated and is conducted via telephone and e-mail correspondence.

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Construction Dive

MAY 25, 2023

Kali Bonnell has developed expertise in healthcare builds over her 14-year career.

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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 25, 2023

The Government has added five hospital projects to its £20bn building programme due to the risk of structural collapse because of weak concrete. It will prioritise rebuilding the five hospitals by 2030, which used limited life-span reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RACC) now at the end of its design life. As a result of this reprioritisation, as well as the rising cost of construction materials, up to eight schemes that were originally due to be constructed towards the end of the decade ha

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 25, 2023

Thornton Tomasetti’s New York Transportation team welcomes Vice President Lisa MacKay. She has more than 30 years of experience in the design, inspection, rehabilitation and management of high-profile transportation and infrastructure projects for the New York City and State Departments of Transportation as well as several railroad, transit and bridge and tunnel authorities.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 25, 2023

Hertfordshire-based concrete frame specialist Getjar achieved a 48% jump in revenue to £108m last year. While the firm restored revenue to pre-pandemic levels, its profit margin almost halved to 3.5% eroded by material and labour rises on fixed-price jobs. This resulted in pre-tax profit slipping by nearly a fifth to £3.8m in the year to August 2022.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 25, 2023

Safe Piping Matters is pleased to publish a new report on firestopping of pipe penetrations. This research-based report includes insights from experts that will help protect the lives of building occupants – and first responders. Here’s how one firestopping expert summarizes the challenge: “…There is quite a lengthy list of items which can result in problems with the installation of firestopping materials,” she warns.

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Generative AI is already transforming how the construction industry operates. This concise guide walks you through its real-world impact on design, planning, job site logistics, and sustainability. Learn how contractors are using AI to reduce costs, improve worker safety, and shorten build times. Get a detailed look at the tools and platforms making it possible, including AI-driven robotics and material optimization.

Site Planning

Construction Enquirer

MAY 25, 2023

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has secured the disqualification of another company director following its investigation into illegal cartel behaviour within the demolition industry. Nicholas Brown, now Managing Director of the Brown and Mason Group, was a director of Brown and Mason Limited at the time the illegal cartel activity took place.

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The Pro Builder

MAY 25, 2023

Buying a Home Is Cheaper Than Renting One in Just Four Major Cities ldeakins Thu, 05/25/2023 - 12:11 Only four U.S. metros offer homes with monthly mortgage payments beneath regional rental costs Throughout the U.S., buying a home is roughly 25% more expensive than renting one, but in just four metro areas, ownership is cheaper, according to Insider.

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Prodyogi

MAY 25, 2023

In the world of construction and real estate, virtual staging has emerged as a powerful tool to showcase properties and captivate potential buyers. This article aims to provide a simple understanding of virtual staging in construction and highlight its importance in the real estate business.What is Virtual Staging in Construction?

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The Pro Builder

MAY 25, 2023

A Tale of Two Extremes: NYC For-Sale Market Stalls While Rental Market Booms ldeakins Thu, 05/25/2023 - 12:19 As housing costs reach new highs, New York City buyers are flooding an already supercharged rental market Since the final quarter of 2022, inflated prices and a severe shortage of housing inventory have become the norm in the New York City rental market.

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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.

Risk Management

New Civil Engineer

MAY 25, 2023

Prime minister Rishi Sunak agreed to increase government spending into a government infrastructure investment programme at G7, to the tune of £32bn over the next five years. The post Sunak agrees to invest £32bn in global infrastructure over the next five years appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 122

The Pro Builder

MAY 25, 2023

Why Millennials Still Trail Behind Baby Boomers in Today’s Housing Market ldeakins Thu, 05/25/2023 - 12:29 Millennials are losing out to Baby Boomers in the hunt for a limited supply of starter homes Today’s housing market poses significant challenges for Millennials, who have faced economic setbacks such as massive student loans, the Great Recession, and a high cost of living relative to their earnings.

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New Civil Engineer

MAY 25, 2023

A local council has posted a £220,000 tender looking for a contractor to complete a Strategic Outline Business Case (SOBC) for a relief road in Cambridgeshire. The post Council calls for contractors to complete Strategic Outline Business Case for Cambridgeshire relief road appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 118

BDC Network

MAY 25, 2023

4 considerations for increasing biodiversity in construction projects 0 qpurcell Thu, 05/25/2023 - 09:39 Urban Planning As climate change is linked with biodiversity depletion, fostering biodiverse landscapes during construction can create benefits beyond the immediate surroundings of the project. Polly Osborne Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Engineers Architects Regulations Biophilic Design Sustainable Development Sustainable Design and Construction Urban Planning When we spend ti

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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.

Sustainability

New Civil Engineer

MAY 25, 2023

At a meeting to provide an update on the remediation of the troubled Nuneham Viaduct rail bridge in Oxfordshire, Network Rail capital delivery director Stuart Calvert has confirmed that the structure will re-open by 10 June as the final stages of stabilisation work get underway. The post Nuneham Viaduct will open by 10 June as work to mitigate effects of ‘porridge-like’ ground enters its final stage appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 111

CCE Magazine

MAY 25, 2023

With 24 years industry experience under his belt, Rob Cook, Director of Civils & Infrastructure at Winvic, has well and truly worked his way up the construction ladder from manual worker to senior manager. “I think having entry level skills and experience has been a great advantage. It’s relatively unusual for someone to come off the tools and into senior management, but for me.

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New Civil Engineer

MAY 25, 2023

Network Rail will hold a supplier engagement event on 31 May for works on its Scotland routes as part of Control Period 7 (CP7), with the contracts notice set to be published in late June. The post Network Rail announces supplier engagement event on 31 May for delivery of works in Scotland appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Contracts Engineering 105

Equipment World

MAY 25, 2023

The company's battery-powered micro-, mini- and 20-ton excavators and WA70 wheel loader are expected to hit the market soon.

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Construction Management

New Civil Engineer

MAY 25, 2023

Rail minister Huw Merriman has announced a £72M upgrade package for Salford Crescent and Manchester Victoria stations and the railways in north Manchester. The post Rail minister announces £72M upgrade package for rail services in Manchester appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 105

Civil Engineer Blog

MAY 25, 2023

One of the easiest ways to waste money is to fail to schedule. When you undertake a certain project, you might find it hard to stick to a time limit. Time is money. When you waste company time, you might as well start burning your profits. As a manager, you need to take responsibility for […] The post Simple Steps To Stay On Schedule When Completing Projects first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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Schedule Management Project Management Engineering 98

New Civil Engineer

MAY 25, 2023

A new data collection method to facilitate materials reuse currently being trialled in London could lead to the creation of a UK materials database. The post Material passports trial in London could trigger UK materials database creation appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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