Construction Dive
MAY 22, 2023
Hongtao Dang of Washington State University will develop a training program to engender jobsite cultures where workers feel comfortable speaking out.
Construction Enquirer
MAY 22, 2023
Balfour Beatty has secured a £42m contract from National Grid to construct the Little Horsted Substation Grid Supply Point in East Sussex. The two-year contract will see Balfour Beatty design and build a new 400 kilovolt substation as well as two new terminal towers which will support electrical conductors transmitting high-voltage electricity to the Little Horsted Substation Grid Supply Point.
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Construction Dive
MAY 22, 2023
May is Mental Health Awarness Month. Construction has the second highest rate of suicide among all U.S. industries, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Construction Enquirer
MAY 22, 2023
London has seen a record volume of office refurbishment starts in the six months to March. According to Deloitte’s Summer 2023 London Office Crane Survey the race to avoid stranded assets has seen 37 office refurbishments start covering 3.2m sq ft. This increase has been driven by a need to reach the anticipated Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) regulations to achieve Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) B rating by 2030.
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Construction Dive
MAY 22, 2023
PCL Construction leads the way in tackling water scarcity and contamination.
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Construction Dive
MAY 22, 2023
The 73-year-old firm builds, manages and develops projects in Texas, California and Arizona.
Construction Enquirer
MAY 22, 2023
National Highways has given contractor Skanska a start date for the delayed A428 Black Cat dualling job after legal proceedings against the scheme came to an end. Last week the Court of Appeal refused climate campaign group Transport Action Network’s final available legal challenge to planning consent for the 19km dualling job from the A1 Black Cat roundabout in Bedfordshire to the A428 Caxton Gibbet in Cambridgeshire.
Construction Dive
MAY 22, 2023
The Fed may keep borrowing costs high and trigger a downturn if robust wage gains persist in coming months, Fannie Mae said.
Construction Enquirer
MAY 22, 2023
Barratt chairman John Allan is to step down early at the end of next month, following allegations of inappropriate behaviour at his other chairmanship with retailer Tesco. This morning Barratt confirmed that Allan would be replaced by Caroline Silver Chair designate with effect from 1 June rather than September as originally planned. Allan is understood to have decided to leave prematurely at the request of the board which decided it was in the best interests of Barratt to accelerate the planned
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The Pro Builder
MAY 22, 2023
The Size of the Average Single-Family Home Is Shrinking ldeakins Mon, 05/22/2023 - 12:00 As borrowing costs and home prices continue to reach new highs, new single-family homes are getting smaller The COVID-19 pandemic created a need for more residential space, as homeowners transformed their living areas into home offices, gyms, and other multifunctional flex rooms.
Construction Enquirer
MAY 22, 2023
Turner & Townsend has strengthened its senior team across the UK, with a trio of promotions to support future growth and ambitions. The UK senior leadership shake-up will see James Corrigan promoted to UK managing director of Infrastructure. Before he headed up the Programme Advisory division in the UK, which under his leadership grew from a team of 40 to 130, focussing on the effective set up of major projects and programmes.
The Pro Builder
MAY 22, 2023
The Desert Comfort Idea Home: a True Desert Oasis ibush Mon, 05/22/2023 - 17:19 A challenging environment, ambitious building-performance goals, and modern aesthetics come together in a stunning, net zero custom home in Arizona's Sonoran Desert Andrew Hunt People who know the desert will tell you that an oasis is a trick of the eye, an illusion of a safe haven that, in fact, was never there.
Construction Enquirer
MAY 22, 2023
VolkerStevin has agreed terms to deliver Sunderland’s £31m ‘smart pedestrian and cycle bridge’ project crossing the Wear. Work will now start within weeks on the high-level crossing, which will connect both sides of the Wear at Riverside Sunderland. It will be fitted with creative lighting and augmented reality, allowing people to use their smartphones to see virtual displays that council bosses say will create ‘an experience that will really bring to life the city’s digital ambitions’.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 22, 2023
Swedish design and technology company STILFOLD – the parent company of electromobility startup STILRIDE – has been granted its first patent right for its innovative “industrial origami” manufacturing technology. STILFOLD’s technology enables designers to produce complex, light and sustainable structures by folding flat sheet metal over curves using computational design and advanced robotics.
The Pro Builder
MAY 22, 2023
In a Housing Market Ruled by Fluctuating Interest Rates, Timing Is Everything ldeakins Mon, 05/22/2023 - 11:29 According to priced-out homebuyers, the most crucial factor in buying an affordably priced home in today's high-cost market isn't the home's size or location—it's timing Wild fluctuations in home prices and interest rates over the last several years have forced a growing share of prospective homebuyers to sit back and wait for market conditions to improve.
Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 22, 2023
Medaro Mining Corp. (CSE: MEDA OTC:MEDAF FWB:1ZY) (“ Medaro ” or the “ Company ”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a share purchase agreement (the “ SPA ”) to acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of 1411409 B.C. Ltd. (the “ Target ”), a company holding a 100% interest in the mining claims comprising the James Bay Pontax Project (the “ Project ”) in Quebec, Canada (the “ Acquisition ”).
The Pro Builder
MAY 22, 2023
The Top 5 Hottest US Metros Are All Located in the South ldeakins Mon, 05/22/2023 - 11:36 Summer weather isn't the only thing heating up in the Sun Belt. According to a recent Bankrate report, the South is also home to the hottest real estate markets The housing market is cooling amid a sharp rise in interest rates, but some Sun Belt metros are still seeing red-hot home sales and strong demand from local buyers.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 22, 2023
AUSTIN, TX and LINCOLNSHIRE, IL – National civil engineering and surveying firm Manhard Consulting has acquired an established Austin-area surveying firm Abram Dashner RPLS LLC. This acquisition represents Manhard’s second office in Austin. Both offices will work closely together to provide clients in the greater Austin area the full range of engineering and surveying services.
The Pro Builder
MAY 22, 2023
Mortgage Rates Remain High, but Rate Stability Is Encouraging Buyers ldeakins Mon, 05/22/2023 - 11:44 The 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage has been hovering under 6.5% APR for the last few weeks, and homebuyers are using that stability as an opportunity to buy Mortgage rates have remained within a 10-basis-point range over the last several weeks, averaging 6.39% last week, according to the National Association of Realtors.
New Civil Engineer
MAY 22, 2023
National Highways could be ordered to remove over 1,000t of infill from beneath an historic bridge in Norfolk if its retrospective planning application for the work is denied. The post ‘Clueless’ National Highways could be ordered to remove infill from another 100-year-old bridge appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The Pro Builder
MAY 22, 2023
How to Transform a Non-View Lot Into an Eye-Catching Home Site ldeakins Mon, 05/22/2023 - 11:50 Not everyone can afford to pay a premium for sought-after view lots, but following these design tips can turn any basic yard into a charming outdoor living space View lots get the highest premiums not just because of their existing landscape and location, but also due to site-specific design elements that enhance those surroundings, says Housing Design Matters.
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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.
Wolgast Corporation
MAY 22, 2023
In the modern world, Economic Development Agencies (EDAs) are playing a critical role in helping cities, states, and even countries reach their economic potential. Economic growth is what makes communities thrive by expanding a tax base and offering a quality of life for residents through employment, commerce, infrastructure, and entertainment. Business owners can benefit from EDA services and incentives to expand or start their business.
The Pro Builder
MAY 22, 2023
In a Housing Market Ruled by Fluctuating Interest Rates, Timing Is Everything ldeakins Mon, 05/22/2023 - 11:29 According to priced-out homebuyers, the most crucial element to buying an affordably priced home in today's high-cost market isn't location or size—it's timing Wild fluctuations in home prices and interest rates over the last several years have forced a growing share of prospective homebuyers to sit back and wait for market conditions to improve.
Equipment World
MAY 22, 2023
The Larue T80 can blow 5,000 tons of snow an hour and runs on a 755-horsepower Cat engine.
The Pro Builder
MAY 22, 2023
The Top 5 Hottest US Metros Are All Located in the South ldeakins Mon, 05/22/2023 - 11:36 Summer weather isn't the only thing heating up in the Sun Belt. According to a recent Bankrate report, the South is also home to the hottest real estate markets The housing market is cooling amid a sharp rise in interest rates, but some Sun Belt metros are still seeing red-hot home sales and strong demand from local buyers.
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Construction Placements
MAY 22, 2023
BDL Recruitment 2023 for Project Engineer/Officer | 100 Posts | 23-06-2023 BDL Recruitment 2023 for Project Engineer/Officer with 100 Posts vacancies, the last date to apply is 23-06-2023 The post BDL Recruitment 2023 for Project Engineer/Officer | 100 Posts | 23-06-2023 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.
The Pro Builder
MAY 22, 2023
Mortgage Rates Are Holding Steady Above 6%, but Buyers Are Adapting ldeakins Mon, 05/22/2023 - 11:44 The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has remained under 6.5% for the last few weeks, and buyers are taking that stability as an opportunity to pursue homeownership Mortgage rates have remained within a ten-basis-point range over the last several weeks, averaging 6.39% last week, according to the National Association of Realtors.
New Civil Engineer
MAY 22, 2023
Bosses on Australia's troubled Snowy 2.0 hydroelectric megaproject have celebrated the completion of a key tunnel - but work on another remains on hold and environmental concerns have been raised. The post Tunnelling milestone reached on troubled £3bn hydro scheme appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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