Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
The CHIPS Act allocated $52 billion to semiconductor manufacturing, but building these facilities can be a challenge, especially with state water laws.
The Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Despite continuing economic uncertainty and elevated construction costs, which remain at close to 40% above what they were in February 2020 before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, there are signs that builders may get some relief in the coming months. Analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Producer Price Index data for August 2024 by Associated Builders and Contractors, a national construction industry trade association, shows that although construction input prices did increase sl
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Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
In today’s volatile lending environment, it's important to know the signs that could indicate a client is in distress, says a construction attorney.
The Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Over the first seven months of 2024, the total number of single-family permits issued year-to-date nationwide reached 599,308, which is a 13.7% increase over the July 2023 level of 527,158, the National Association of Home Builders' Eye On Housing blog reports. In contrast, the total number of multifamily permits issued nationwide declined during the same period, reaching 279,618, which is 17.2% below the July 2023 level of 337,730.
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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 This guide details how industry leaders are replacing outdated budgeting with incremental funding, adopting regional procurement, and using digital tools for real-time financial oversight.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.
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
The contractor will lead the design and construction of Sunfish Solar 2, which will be one of the largest solar facilities in the state when finished.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
The program serves as a vehicle for WSP to forge strategic alliances with pioneering technology and product startups. NEW YORK — WSP, a leading engineering, environment and professional services firm, selected Circa Technologies, Inc. for strategic alliance as part of Emerge. Launched in 2022, Emerge is WSP’s strategic alliance program for emerging technologies companies.
The Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
For a growing number of Americans, pets are considered family members whose comfort and happiness is a key concern. Recognizing this, a blog from LDD Interiors offers several design ideas and tips to elevate the overall functionality and practicality of the living spaces you share with pets. Whether it's choosing hard-wearing flooring that can withstand the wear and tear of scrambling pet paws, using door and window screens that can handle eager nose pressing, or installing a multifunctiona
Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Provides Guidance on Selecting and Installing IRVING, Texas – The Plastics Pipe Institute’s Building & Construction Division has published a major revision of PPI TN-55 “Plastic Piping Materials for Ground Source Geothermal Heating and Cooling Applications”. Originally issued in 2018, the latest edition of TN-55 was published in August 2024 with the input of industry experts including PPI members and the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA).
New Civil Engineer
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
A single publicly owned body responsible for the strategic design of Great Britain’s gas and electricity networks will be launched on 1 October. The post Publicly owned National Energy System Operator to launch on 1 October appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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.
The Construction Index
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Just two years after a management buyout, the UK's largest distributor of decorative surfaces has fallen into administration.
Roads Online
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Image courtesy of Auckland Airport. A five-year, $800 million (NZ) construction package has been awarded to support the delivery of a brand new Domestic Jet Terminal at Auckland Airport. Downer’s subsidiary company Hawkins Limited has been awarded the contract, following a history of working collaboratively with Auckland Airport, having been engaged in an Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) phase since February 2022.
The Construction Index
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Works have started on Plot 3 of the Matrix 49 mixed-use industrial park in Avonmouth, Bristol.
Roads Online
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Image courtesy of the Queensland Government. The design has been completed, with construction given the green light to begin in 2025 for works to improve safety and congestion related issues presented by the Coopers Plains rail level crossing in Queensland. The $399 million project will improve safety and congestion by building a new elevated three-way intersection over the rail crossing, connecting Boundary Road and Orange Grove Road.
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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.
The Construction Index
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Plans for a £95m multi-use residential development in the Calton district of Glasgow have been submitted.
New Civil Engineer
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Upgrades to a key section of the M621 motorway in Leeds have been completed as part of a £50M, two-year improvement project under main contractor Keltbray. The M621 motorway, is a 12 km loop of motorway in West Yorkshire, England that takes traffic into central Leeds between the M1 and M62 motorways. The improvement scheme is designed… The post M621 in Leeds £50M improvement scheme progresses towards completion appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The Construction Index
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Belfast-based plant hire company Balloo Hire Centre Ltd has been fined £80,000 for safety breeches.
New Civil Engineer
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
A report commissioned by the mayors of Greater Manchester and the West Midlands, and created by Arup, has called on the government to commit to a Midlands-North West Rail Link (MNWRL). The post Mayors and civil engineers call for conventional rail link in place of HS2 Phase 2 appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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.
The Construction Index
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Auditors checking the accounts of Galliford Try Holdings plc have asked for more time.
Roads Online
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Sally Rolfe – Operations Manager, Deepak Nair – Design Engineer and Marty Barker – Production Supervisor. Images: MBE. Matthews Brothers Engineering (MBE) has established a reputation for designing and manufacturing robust road construction equipment. The MBE team takes Roads & Infrastructure behind the scenes to learn more about its highly refined production process.
CCR Magazine
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
CommercialSearch just released the latest mid-year industrial development report. At the close of the first half of 2024, the U.S. had 375.7 million square feet of industrial space under construction. Notably, the amount under construction nationally has dropped by almost 19% compared to the start of the year, when 463 million square feet were under construction, and by 45% compared to January 2023.
New Civil Engineer
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Padiham Flood Risk Management Scheme is to be developed after the Environment Agency and Burnley Borough Council announced a funding gap was closed and planning approval was achieved. The post Funds and planning permission secured for £37M Burnley flood defence scheme appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
The Trimble Reality Capture platform service streamlines data management, visualization and collaboration WESTMINSTER, Colo. — Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today its new Trimble ® Reality Capture platform service to enable more effective collaboration and the secure sharing of massive reality capture datasets captured with 3D laser scanning, mobile mapping and uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) systems.
BDC Network
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Maximizing office square footage through ‘agile planning’ 0 qpurcell Mon, 09/16/2024 - 11:50 Office Buildings Lauren Elliott, RID, NCIDQ, Director of Interior Design, Design Collaborative, shares tips for a designing with a popular and flexible workspace model: Agile planning. Lauren Elliott, RID, NCIDQ Office Buildings Designers Engineers Architects Agile planning is a popular workspace model that provides a flexible and adaptable layout design, while giving employees complete choice over their
Equipment World
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Take a walkaround tour of Bobcat's new 74-horsepower L95, its most powerful compact wheel loader, with 1.2-cubic-yard bucket.
Granger Construction
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
There are many paths to a career in construction, and in 2024, VDC Project Engineer Sai Srijith Lingannapeta joined Granger Construction as a member of our summer internship cohort. Sai joined Granger while completing a master’s degree in construction management at Michigan State University. When asked what led to his career choices, Sai noted that he originally obtained an undergraduate degree in Architecture from India and worked as an Architect for three years.
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ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Construction of a $2-billion terminal at the John Glenn Columbus International Airport in Columbus, Ohio, is slated to start in early 2025 and to be completed by 2029.
Construction News
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
The new Building Safety Regulator (BSR) had by the end of June extended nearly half of high-rise refurbishment applications beyond the eight-week time limit, a minister has revealed. In a written answer to parliament, building-safety minister Rushanara Ali also revealed that the BSR rejected more… The post Regulator delays nearly half of refurbishment applications appeared first on Construction News.
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
A joint venture of Kokosing, Alberici and Traylor Bros. has been working on the final phase of the New Lock at the Soo project since 2022.
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