Construction Dive

JULY 13, 2023

The legislation seeks to ease access to the Registered Apprenticeship program by funding childcare and eldercare.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 13, 2023

D.R. Horton Buys 250,000 Grass-Made, Structural Panels from Plantd qpurcell Thu, 07/13/2023 - 09:24 The nation’s largest homebuilder, D.R. Horton , is collaborating with innovative startup Plantd to install 250,000 alternative structural panels in over 1,000 homes. What makes the panels alternative? They’re made from grass—fast-growing, carbon-capturing perennial grass that Plantd touts as a solution to climate change.

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Construction Dive

JULY 13, 2023

Although new projects are surging for some builders, others notice that clients are hesitant to break ground in light of tightened lending standards.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 13, 2023

NEW YORK (July 11, 2023) – Mickey , a B2B technology company, announces the launch of its Mickey | Contractor Direct division, which will be focused on assisting contractors with building project order fulfillment – from product procurement to shipping updates and online payment functionality. This new division will further expand Mickey’s construction and building material reach by helping more contractors source the supplies they need in one platform – all powered by the company’s proprietary

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Construction Dive

JULY 13, 2023

From April to June, the agency publicized four construction fines that eclipsed $100K in initial citation costs.

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JULY 13, 2023

The civil construction giants announced they have completed modernization work on the Long Island Railroad's 33rd Street train hall.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 13, 2023

British Land and Landsec have added their weight to calls for urgent planning reforms to stimulate the regeneration of the UK’s towns and cities. The pair want to see a specific set of changes that would not require primary legislation or significant public funding to unblock brownfield site regeneration. The property companies are behind some of Britain’s most significant regeneration projects, including Landsec’s 24-acre Mayfield neighbourhood in central Manchester and British Land and Austral

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 13, 2023

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, July 11, 2023 — Solidia Technologies , a provider of decarbonization technologies and sustainable, high-performance building material solutions, has formed a mutually beneficial partnership with equipment supplier Pathfinder Systems for Solidia’s new dry-cast concrete production facility currently under construction at Alamo Junction in Elmendorf, Texas.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 13, 2023

Lendlease’s restoration of Manchester’s grade one-listed town hall is running two years late and has broken the contingency budget. Rampant construction inflation, knock-on costs of delays from Covid and more stringent fire testing of materials are being blamed for pushing the project seriously over budget. With restoration work around 60% complete, the project is now running £63m over budget with contingency funds used up.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 13, 2023

SAN DIEGO – July 10, 2023 – RICK Engineering Company (RICK) a multidisciplinary planning, design and engineering firm serving the western United States, has appointed Teresa T.G. Wilkinson as director of environmental planning services. A highly regarded environmental planning consultant, Wilkinson has more than 30 years of experience in environmental planning and expertise with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 13, 2023

Keltbray has landed the contract to provide a platform and supporting infrastructure on one of Sellafield’s latest major projects. The £17m earthworks contract is the first major job secured by Keltbray at the Sellafield site in Cumbria. Keltbray will deliver a development platform for the construction of the Lightly Shielded Store 1, a partnership-led project which will safely store intermediate-level waste.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 13, 2023

NEW Women in Residential+Commercial Construction Conference ibush Thu, 07/13/2023 - 06:51 P ro Builder and Pro Remodeler 's Women in Residential Construction Conference joins forces with Building Design+Construction ’s Women in Design+Construction Conference for three days of keynote presentations, workshops, roundtable sessions, interactive panel discussions, networking events, and more.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 13, 2023

Regional procurement specialist EN:Procure is inviting tenders for its latest installers framework values at £3.2bn. The procurement arm of social housing consortium Efficiency North is looking for bidders for the latest version of its Installation and Repairs Framework. The framework is made up of 37 lots covering a wide range of installations and repairs including electrical, heating, roofing and brickwork.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 13, 2023

3 Reasons Builders Should Partner With A People-First Window Company kcichowicz Thu, 07/13/2023 - 08:37 MITER Brands Sourcing quality windows and doors for the homes you build is only part of running a thriving new construction business. It’s also important to choose a window company that can act as a true partner and help drive more value for your business, from planning to offering support at every step.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 13, 2023

Volume house builder Barratt has today revealed a further £180m will be needed on top of previous estimates to cope with fire safety and legacy building costs. The firm, which in 2022 set aside £412m to cover remediation costs, has now upped the estimates after completing its review of reinforced concrete frame buildings and finalising the extent of fire safety and external wall system repairs.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 13, 2023

Where Are Americans Choosing to Buy Instead of Rent? ldeakins Thu, 07/13/2023 - 11:03 The regions with the highest U.S. homeownership rates are also home to rising rental vacancy rates as more Americans make the switch from renting to buying The South was the only region to post an increase in homeownership rates from the first quarter of 2022 to the first quarter of 2023, but the Midwest once again cinched the top spot with the nation’s highest homeownership rate of 70.3%, according to the U.S.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 13, 2023

Developer HG Living has appointed sister company HG Construction to build a new student accommodation scheme in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. The developer has secured funding with Singapore-headquartered Q Investment Partners (QIP) for the 350-bed scheme at St James’ Boulevard near Newcastle University. HG Living Director Craig McPhail said: “We are delighted to have secured our fourth deal with QIP and would like to thank them for their efforts and partnership approach in reaching this agreement. ̶

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The Pro Builder

JULY 13, 2023

A Return to Seasonality? Why This Summer Market Indicates a 2023 Housing Recovery ldeakins Thu, 07/13/2023 - 11:17 After years of volatility, home sales prices are following a more typical seasonal pattern this summer In a typical housing market, the spring and summer seasons are usually marked by higher prices, increased sales volume, and more homes coming onto the market, but today’s market is far from normal.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 13, 2023

British Steel has announced a £30 per tonne price increase on structural sections to take immediate effect. The move follows nearly six months of price falls during which time prices slid back by around 20% from their recent peak at the turn of the year. In a letter to stockholders and steelwork contractors, the steel producer blamed sustained high levels of raw material input costs over recent months.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 13, 2023

As Housing Affordability Deteriorates, Demand for Modular Construction Rises ldeakins Thu, 07/13/2023 - 11:26 Modular construction offers a cost-effective, timely solution to a housing crisis marked by inventory shortages and affordability woes Rising interest rates are slowing home sales and sending construction costs higher for home builders, but one burgeoning production method offers a fast and cost-effective workaround.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 13, 2023

Equans has landed a £20m contract for the decarbonisation of 1,000 homes across the North West and Cumbria for The Riverside Group housing association. The work will last until March 2025 and see Equans improve energy efficiency across the properties at a cost of £20,000 per home which is part funded by the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund. Works will include pre-construction support and installation of various retrofit energy efficiency measures including design, delivery, compliance and aft

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 13, 2023

A road overbridge across the M4 motorway has been closed to traffic after inspectors noticed marked deterioration of its structure. The post M4 overbridge near Bristol closed following discovery of ‘accelerated deterioration and cracking’ appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 13, 2023

Developer Martin’s Property Investments has appointed Galliford Try to carry out the £72m remodelling and refurbishment of Adelaide House in central London. The works consist of the remodelling of the nine-storey, Grade II-listed building, adjacent to London Bridge to a Category A office standard. Originally completed in 1924 on the site of the original London Bridge, Adelaide House was London’s first steel frame building, and at the time of construction was the tallest office building in

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 13, 2023

The bestselling author Robert Kiyosaki famously said that when it comes to wealth, “It’s not how much money you make, but how much money you keep.” This quote primarily relates to personal finance, but his advice also rings true in the construction industry. While bringing in large projects and generating revenue is essential, it’s equally important to manage profit effectively and ensure healthy margins.

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Construction Placements

JULY 13, 2023

The Rising Demand for Construction Cybersecurity Specialists As the construction industry embraces digital transformation, the role of cybersecurity specialists becomes more critical. This post explores why these professionals are in demand, common cyber threats, and the exciting opportunities this field presents. The post The Rising Demand for Construction Cybersecurity Specialists appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Equipment World

JULY 13, 2023

The sixth model in Develon’s dash-7 mini excavator line, the DX42-7 weighs 4 metric tons and runs on a 47-horsepower Develon engine.

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Roads Online

JULY 13, 2023

SIXT Australia is well equipped to cater for a variety of vehicle hire needs. Roads & Infrastructure speaks with some of SIXT’s leaders to learn how the company has expanded its offerings and capabilities nationally. A gile and flexible. These are the two principles which guide SIXT’s offerings for businesses across the sector. SIXT Australia is 100 per cent owned by the NRMA and has more than 30 years experience in the Australian car and truck rental industry.

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Construction News

JULY 13, 2023

The winners of the Construction News Awards 2023 have been announced at a dazzling ceremony in central London. On Thursday evening (13 July), veteran broadcaster Claudia Winkleman conducted proceedings in the glitzy ballroom of the Grosvenor House Hotel in Mayfair – where more than 1,200… The post CN Awards 2023: winners revealed appeared first on Construction News.

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