The Pro Builder

JUNE 24, 2024

Hybrid and remote work models are likely to remain a permanent fixture in the U.S., and this has significantly impacted how commercial office spaces are used. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, office vacancy rates have surged to nearly 20% nationwide, Fast Company reported. With reduced demand for older office buildings and housing shortages in many cities, some downtown offices are being converted into residential units.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 24, 2024

From kids’ teams to pro franchises, sports fans and athletes have higher expectations for stadium design, according to an architect.

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The Pro Builder

JUNE 24, 2024

2024 Housing Giants Report and Rankings What does it say about the country’s leading home builders when they earn less housing-related revenue in 2023 than during the previous year but report higher profits, spend more to market and sell their homes, only gain a slight measure of market share at the top, and indicate greater interest in diversifying their operations in 2024?

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Construction Dive

JUNE 24, 2024

An $11 billion LNG project in Texas and a $10 billion offshore wind farm in Virginia helped drive overall starts up 10%, according to Dodge.

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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 This guide details how industry leaders are replacing outdated budgeting with incremental funding, adopting regional procurement, and using digital tools for real-time financial oversight.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 Equipment

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 24, 2024

Design-build and roadway projects recognized for innovations by American Council of Engineering Companies of Florida LAKE MARY, Fla. – HNTB has been recognized with two Outstanding Project Awards from the American Council of Engineering Companies of Florida with the Outstanding Design-Build or CM at Risk Project award for the I-295 Express Lanes design-build project and the Outstanding Special Roadway Project award for the Glades Road Diverging Diamond Interchange project.

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For Construction Pros

JUNE 24, 2024

An increasing number of organizations throughout the construction industry are offering peer support programs for construction pros and further destigmatizing recovery. Here are two.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 24, 2024

In terms of data, more isn’t always better. Learn how to extract real insights from the right data.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 24, 2024

by Mary Scott Nabers Most people have heard about earmarks, but only a few citizens really pay attention to them. That should not be the case. The term earmark refers to federal spending for a specific project for a particular congressional district, locality or state. Members of Congress request this type of funding. In the most recent federal budget, Congress passed and approved more than $12 billion in Congressionally Directed Spending items.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 24, 2024

Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.

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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

The Pro Builder

JUNE 24, 2024

Hybrid and remote work models are likely to remain a permanent fixture in the U.S., and this has significantly affected how commercial office spaces are used. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, office vacancy rates have surged to nearly 20% nationwide, Fast Company reports. With reduced demand for older office buildings and housing shortages in many cities, some downtown offices are being converted into residential units.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 24, 2024

The California builder highlighted its financial performance and outlined steps toward technological innovation and green initiatives in its new sustainability report.

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The Pro Builder

JUNE 24, 2024

As the affordability crisis persists, millions of Americans are struggling with high home prices and interest rates. According to recent research from the Joint Center of Housing Studies (JCHS) of Harvard University, home prices have soared 47% since early 2020, pushing the median sales price to about five times the median household income. Rent growth has slowed, but rents remain 26% higher nationwide since early 2020.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 24, 2024

New Vice President Eric Churchill talks with Construction Dive about market entry challenges and his vision for growth.

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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.

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The Pro Builder

JUNE 24, 2024

Communities across the U.S. are turning to accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as a solution to boost affordable housing availability, and a new tool being introduced in California aims to simplify the process for local governments, residents, and developers. According to Route Fifty, a state law enacted last year mandates by Jan. 1, 2025, local jurisdictions must establish a program to preapprove ADU projects.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 24, 2024

The mixed-use project would be one of Metro Vancouver’s largest and most prominent redevelopments Global integrated architecture and engineering firm Stantec has been selected to design the Metropolis at Metrotown redevelopment project, a transformation of a traditional retail mall into an iconic city center for Burnaby, British Columbia. The firm would lead the development of the project’s master plan as executive architect, as well as guide the integrated design team to cohesively bring all th

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The Pro Builder

JUNE 24, 2024

Housing prices are up, and because of that, existing-home sales have once again decreased. According to the Calculated Risk blog, existing-home sales declined in May by 0.7% from the month prior and 2.8% year-over-year. Overall, 4.1 million homes were sold in May 2024 compared to 4.23 million homes last year.Additionally, total housing inventory at the end of May was 1.28 million units, up 6.7% from April and 18.5% from one year ago.

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Safety Services Company

JUNE 24, 2024

In the construction industry, safety is paramount, given the inherent risks that can lead to serious injuries and fatalities. Contractors and hiring clients alike prioritize safety leadership , seeking partners who excel in safety and compliance, surpassing basic OSHA standards. Recently, The Advancing Construction Safety Leadership Conference addressed industry safety challenges by fostering a cultural shift where safety is ingrained as a core value, not just a regulatory requirement.

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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.

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New Civil Engineer

JUNE 24, 2024

3D printing technology could be deployed for bridge construction and but there are still some factors hindering its adoption. The post Can 3D printing go mainstream for bridge construction? appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction News

JUNE 24, 2024

The Department for Transport (DfT) spent £13.8bn more on transport project invoices last year than in 2019, with construction and engineering firms receiving about half. Construction expenditure increased by 80 per cent from £7.9bn to £14.2bn in the same period. Little of that spend was… The post Government transport spending up £14bn in four years appeared first on Construction News.

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New Civil Engineer

JUNE 24, 2024

Companies and organisations from across the industry have come together to celebrate International Women in Engineering Day (Inwed) on Sunday 23 June. The post International Women in Engineering Day: much to celebrate but work still needed appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Construction Index

JUNE 24, 2024

US commercial estate agent CBRE is planning to combine its US project management business with Turner & Townsend, its majority-owned UK subsidiary that provides cost consultancy and project management services globally.

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New Civil Engineer

JUNE 24, 2024

The Princess Royal has been made a patron of the ICE with a mission to work with the institution on its mission to improve lives through engineering and infrastructure. The post Focus on gender equality promised as Princess Royal becomes ICE patron appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Placements

JUNE 24, 2024

Freelancing as a Civil Engineer: A Comprehensive Guide This comprehensive guide to freelancing as a civil engineer, covering salary expectations, job opportunities, resume tips, and strategies for success. The post Freelancing as a Civil Engineer: A Comprehensive Guide appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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New Civil Engineer

JUNE 24, 2024

An SME civils firm has created a twist on the classic road works sign to "put a smile on people's faces". The post Civils firm puts ‘be kind’ twist on classic roadworks sign appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Construction Index

JUNE 24, 2024

After five decades at the helm, Laing O’Rourke’s founder, chairman and majority shareholder Ray O’Rourke has decided to step down.

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Construction Management

New Civil Engineer

JUNE 24, 2024

An Arup and Binnies joint venture has been appointed by Thames Water as technical partner for the proposed new reservoir near Abingdon in Oxfordshire. The post Arup and Binnies land technical partner role for new Abingdon reservoir appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Equipment World

JUNE 24, 2024

After collaborating with AMI Attachments, OilQuick, Caterpillar and Trimble, Shay Stutsman has the first-of-its-kind 963 with a six-way dozer blade.

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New Civil Engineer

JUNE 24, 2024

The soaring cost of skilled sustainable-construction workers threatens progress towards zero-carbon goals, a key report has warned. The post Green specialists charging double standard construction rates appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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