A&P project engineer on building the foundation of a successful young career
Construction Dive
MAY 10, 2023
Nathalia Mingo, whose path to construction started in high school, talks about what she likes most about working in the industry.
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Plans go in for snaking Silvertown bridge
Construction Enquirer
MAY 10, 2023
A planning application for a 305 metre zig-zag design pedestrian and cycle bridge at Royal Victoria Dock has been submitted. The crossing is part of the £5bn development of the Silvertown site by The Silvertown Partnership which includes Lendlease. The new design is a ‘Double S-curve’ shape and will also open at its mid-point with a double bascule mechanism allowing full use of the dock by large vessels.
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AECOM reports record backlog as profits jump
Construction Dive
MAY 10, 2023
CEO Troy Rudd said he expects infrastructure, resilience and energy transition opportunities to grow worldwide in the coming decades.
Second staircase rule halts Wates estate revamp
Construction Enquirer
MAY 10, 2023
Construction work has been paused on a major estate job in east London due to the new second staircase rule. Wates Residential is working on a joint venture with Havering Council on a £1.5bn programme to revamp 12 estates across the borough. But work has now been paused on the Waterloo and Queens Street site where 380 new homes are under construction.
How Top Construction Firms Reinvent Cost Control
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Construction firms that rely on fixed budgets and outdated procurement methods are losing ground fast.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.
Labor woes, material costs shrink profit margins
Construction Dive
MAY 10, 2023
A Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors report on soft earnings mirrors weak first quarter results from various U.S. public construction firms.
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Contech continues funding tear
Construction Dive
MAY 10, 2023
From autonomous buildings to alternative materials, these firms raised money recently via equity and debt financing, despite economic headwinds.
Hochtief-Murphy completes record cement-free concrete pour
Construction Enquirer
MAY 10, 2023
National Grid claims its contractor Hochtief-Murphy Joint Venture (HMJV) has completed the world’s largest ever continuous pour of cement-free concrete on the £1bn London Power Tunnels project to rewire London. HMJV has overseen pouring of 736,000 litres – enough to fill around two 25m swimming pools – to fill the base of the 55m deep tunnel drive shaft at National Grid’s Hurst Substation in South London.
Office vacancy rate the highest in 30 years
Construction Dive
MAY 10, 2023
The U.S. office vacancy rate ticked up to a 30-year-high of 17.8% in Q1, as hybrid work and recession fears weighed on demand, according to CBRE.
Home Prices Are Rebounding in the Spring Selling Season
The Pro Builder
MAY 10, 2023
Home Prices Are Rebounding in the Spring Selling Season ldeakins Wed, 05/10/2023 - 11:49 After falling in a winter housing correction, home prices are beginning to rise across the country Home prices fell from historic highs in a number of overheated regional markets during a nationwide housing correction at the close of 2022, but after a slow fall and winter period, prices are rebounding in the spring.
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.
Mercedes-Benz partners with NavVis on digital twins of factories
Construction Dive
MAY 10, 2023
The collaboration will allow the automaker to simulate new site layouts and production line changes.
New ASCE Publication Focus on Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability
Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 10, 2023
Reston, Va. – With increasing population and the worsening climate crisis, the engineering community need to focus on infrastructure challenges; how it is designed, constructed, used, and disposed of to reduce the impact we have on our planet and to ensure sustainable development. The latest publication from American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Integrating Resilience and Sustainability into Civil Engineering Projects, Infrastructure Resilience Publication 6, describes how the engineering
Seven scoop £5bn MoD new alliance deals
Construction Enquirer
MAY 10, 2023
A landmark contract for defence has been signed, signalling the start of a new delivery alliance for the Ministry of Defence and seven major contractors. The selected partners will deliver the £5.1bn defence estate optimisation programme. They are: Galliford Try, ISG, Graham, Kier, Laing O’Rourke, Lendlease Construction and Morgan Sindall. Defence Infrastructure Organisation procurement chiefs picked the firms after a mini competition using the Crown Commercial Service framework.
Swedish Bridge Collapse Overcome with Specialist Salvage and Construction Technique
Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 10, 2023
When an incident occurred for a Finnish construction company during a bridge launch in Umeå, Sweden, in September 2020, experts from Mammoet were called in to save the bridge and help carry out its construction safely. This helped the construction company to avoid pulling down the bridge, and to salvage most of its original structure. The bridge was part of a new highway that bypasses the city of Umeå, at the western link over the Umeå River in northern Sweden.
Explore How Generative AI Is Optimizing Every Construction Stage
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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.
Profits soar at Caddick Group in “rude health”
Construction Enquirer
MAY 10, 2023
Caddick Group saw profits jump by more than 40% as it posted latest results for the year ending August 2022. Across the group – which includes Moda Living, Caddick Developments and Caddick Construction – pre-tax profits hit £58m from a turnover up 28% to £492m. Caddick continues to increase its long-term development pipeline and remains focused on a twin property strategy of Living and Industrial/Logistics.
‘Urgent’ action needed to keep UK in gigafactory race, MPs told
Construction News
MAY 10, 2023
The UK is running out of time to kickstart a homegrown battery-production industry, key figures have said. The industry, which has been eyed as a high-value growth area for contractors, needs major investment to become viable. Wates is delivering the only so-called gigafactory currently under… The post ‘Urgent’ action needed to keep UK in gigafactory race, MPs told appeared first on Construction News.
Metek turns to solar power at manufacturing plant
Construction Enquirer
MAY 10, 2023
Light Steel Frame (LSF) construction specialist Metek has invested in a major solar installation at its manufacturing facility for Advanced Cold Formed Sections Ltd (ACFS), in Wolverhampton. The move, which is part of the company’s wide-ranging carbon reduction strategy, will see the new solar panels deliver up to 82% of the energy needed to power the production hub.
HSE inspectors walk out over ‘worst’ public-sector treatment
Construction News
MAY 10, 2023
Safety inspectors across Britain went on strike yesterday (10 May) and are set to stage a further walkout next month. Health and Safety Executive (HSE) members of civil service union Prospect took action over what they say is a failure of government to enter negotiations… The post HSE inspectors walk out over ‘worst’ public-sector treatment appeared first on Construction News.
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.
TClarke on track for £500m revenue target
Construction Enquirer
MAY 10, 2023
Building services contractor TClarke said it is on track to deliver record-breaking turnover of £500m this year after revealing strong order taking in the first part of 2023. In a trading statement this morning the publicly listed specialist said orders were 23% up at £720m on the same time last year. Mark Lawrence, CEO, said a key advance on previous years was that the firm was less reliant on the London market than in the past.
LOCHNER ACQUIRES K FRIESE + ASSOCIATES ADDING WATER, DRAINAGE AND MUNICIPAL SERVICES TO INFRASTRUCTURE PORTFOLIO
Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 10, 2023
H.W. Lochner, Inc. (Lochner), a leading provider of transportation infrastructure planning and engineering services, is expanding its professional talent and service offering in Texas with the acquisition of K Friese + Associates (KFA). Founded in 2003 by Karen A. Friese, PE, KFA is a respected and trusted civil engineering consulting firm providing water/wastewater, drainage, transportation, aviation, and municipal services to a diverse range of public sector clients in large and small communit
Urban Splash appoints “Director of the Future”
Construction Enquirer
MAY 10, 2023
Developer Urban Splash has appointed Suzy Jones as its first ever Director of the Future. Jones previously worked in a similar forward-thinking role at Urban Splash’s modular building sister company House which went into administration last year. In her new role Jones “will be responsible for using foresight and innovation to develop the purpose led ambition of Urban Splash and the strategy required to support it.” She said: “Director of the Future is quite some job title to li
KEYNOTE SPEAKER, PLENARIES and PANELISTS FEATURED AT NEXT WEEK’S WTS INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 10, 2023
Registration is still open for the 2023 WTS International Annual Conference: The Great Intersection , to be hosted at the Omni Atlanta Hotel at CNN Center in Atlanta, Georgia, May 10-12, 2023. Last week, WTS International announced the keynote speaker for the event, Cassandra “Cassi” Chandler , in a Thursday session sponsored by HNTB. Chandler is an innovator, strategist, investigator, and leader who has broken barriers, led diverse teams, and built cultures of motivational leadership and inclus
A Practical Guide to Profitable, Sustainable Construction Strategies
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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.
Fixmart acquires Page Pipeline Supplies
Construction Enquirer
MAY 10, 2023
Fixings and supports specialist Fixmart Ltd has completed the acquisition of the assets of Page Pipeline Supplies Ltd, who will now operate as a trading division under the Fixmart brand. Page Pipeline Supplies are expert steel fabricators and manufacturers of pipe supports, respected in the mechanical industry for their assembly of prefabricated brackets and Forest Stewardship Council wood insulation blocks.
WSP USA Receives Fifth Consecutive Eisenhower Award
Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 10, 2023
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has awarded an unprecedented fifth consecutive Dwight D. Eisenhower Award for Excellence to the Small Business Program developed and deployed by WSP USA Environment & Infrastructure Inc., a leading engineering, environment and professional services consultancy. The award recognizes large federal government prime contractors that excel in the utilization of small business subcontractors and suppliers.
As Interest Rates Rise, the Housing Market Is Becoming More Localized, Experts Say
The Pro Builder
MAY 10, 2023
As Interest Rates Rise, the Housing Market Is Becoming More Localized, Experts Say ldeakins Wed, 05/10/2023 - 12:13 For buyers stretched thin by soaring housing costs, location matters more than ever before As mortgage rates have risen over the last several months, the U.S. housing market has become increasingly divided, with some metro areas seeing steady growth and strong competition despite falling sales and declining prices in others.
Landslip damage repairs on the rail network cost £38.6M last year
New Civil Engineer
MAY 10, 2023
Network Rail spent a total of £38.6M repairing damage to its network caused by landslips last year, a Freedom of Information request made by NCE has revealed. The post Landslip damage repairs on the rail network cost £38.6M last year appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Every Contractor Needs An Effective Website - Unlock the Key to Increased Leads
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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.
In the Race to Homeownership, Millennials Are Trailing Behind
The Pro Builder
MAY 10, 2023
In the Race to Homeownership, Millennials Are Trailing Behind ldeakins Wed, 05/10/2023 - 11:35 Buying a home in today's high-cost housing market isn't a feat for the weak, and millennial buyers making their first house purchases face the biggest challenges Over the past several years, spiking mortgage rates paired with a 40% increase in national home prices have created a major affordability crisis for prospective homebuyers, and younger generations are the most impacted.
Interoperability code of practice for AECO technologies launched
Extranet Evolution
MAY 10, 2023
A new interoperability code of practice for technologies, developed in the UK by the GIIG, has been launched. As previewed in EE ( 13 April 2023 ), “ Delivering Valuable Data: An Interoperability Code of Practice for Technologies in the Built and Managed Environment ” was launched at the Institution of Civil Engineers in Westminster on 17 April 2023.
Where Are Home Prices Falling—and Rising—the Most?
The Pro Builder
MAY 10, 2023
Where Are Home Prices Falling—and Rising—the Most? ldeakins Wed, 05/10/2023 - 11:57 While some metro areas are still seeing strong sales and double digit growth, others are retreating from their mid-pandemic peaks Home prices are still rising in most of the country as the Federal Reserve continues to raise interest rates in its efforts to tame inflation, but a few overheated metros are beginning to see double digit declines, the National Association of Realtors reports.
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