Construction turns college students’ heads from tech
Construction Dive
AUGUST 24, 2023
As the industry ramps up outreach, the number of computer and data science majors applying to construction jobs have doubled, according to a new report.
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Ilke Homes went under owing £320m
Construction Enquirer
AUGUST 24, 2023
Ilke Homes collapsed owing £320m. The scale of the modular house builder’s debts can be revealed after the Enquirer saw a statement of proposals issued to creditors by administrator AlixPartners. Ilke went into administration in June after running out of money and failing to find a buyer for the business. Money owed to unsecured creditors was £249m with the vast majority – £226m – made up of inter-company debts associated with losses suffered by equity investors.
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Bechtel starts construction on NASA’s $1.5B Florida launch site
Construction Dive
AUGUST 24, 2023
The rocket pad project, which will play a role in the agency's mission to put people back on the moon, has faced delays and cost overruns.
Collins Earthworks blames profit dive on red diesel hit
Construction Enquirer
AUGUST 24, 2023
Derbyshire-based Collins Earthworks saw pre-tax profits nosedive to £4.7m from £16.8m previously as costs soared in the year to November 2022. The firm blamed the removal of the red diesel rebate in the face of rapidly rising fuel costs. Revenue at the business edged up 5% to £113m in the year while staff levels also jumped by nearly a third to 400.
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Construction firms that rely on fixed budgets and outdated procurement methods are losing ground fast.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.
Multifamily construction pipeline slows
Construction Dive
AUGUST 24, 2023
Permits for apartments of more than five units have plummeted 32% since last year, and starts have stayed flat, according to a new report.
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A vintage NLRB doctrine could soon be revived, removing barriers to unionization
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AUGUST 24, 2023
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Construction Enquirer
AUGUST 24, 2023
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2023 Isn't Turning Out to Be Nearly as Tough as Home Builders Expected
The Pro Builder
AUGUST 24, 2023
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Construction Enquirer
AUGUST 24, 2023
Twycross Zoo has started the hunt for a design and build contractor to deliver a £19m research centre and orangutan enclosure. The National Science and Conservation Centre will be a purpose-built complex located adjacent to Twycross Zoo in Leicestershire. The zoo has secured full levelling-up funding for the ambitious project that will offer researchers from around the world the opportunity to study the four great apes as well as 100 endangered species, in naturalistic complex environments.
The Constructor's Digital Transformation Playbook: Reducing Risk With Technology
Speaker: Dylan Secrest
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How Much Space Could the Average Rent Cover if It Were a Mortgage Payment?
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AUGUST 24, 2023
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FEC to redevelop former police HQ in Manchester
Construction Enquirer
AUGUST 24, 2023
Trafford Council and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority have named Far East Consortium as development partner for the former police headquarters site on Chester Road in Stretford. FEC will now work up plans to build over 700 homes – including affordable housing – on the 3.57ha site. The scheme forms part of Trafford Council’s Civic Quarter Area Action Plan for Stretford.
New-Home Sales Rose Sharply in July
The Pro Builder
AUGUST 24, 2023
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Alternative Heat lands £35m biomass deal
Construction Enquirer
AUGUST 24, 2023
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Explore How Generative AI Is Optimizing Every Construction Stage
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Here Are the Best Housing Markets for First-Time Buyers
The Pro Builder
AUGUST 24, 2023
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Site products supplier Bryson buys rival from administrators
Construction Enquirer
AUGUST 24, 2023
Construction safety, fixings and protection products supplier Bryson has reached a deal with the administrators of competitor Eurotec Group Ltd to acquire certain key assets of the business. The £14m turnover Eurotec Group went into administration earlier this month after more than 20 years in business. Bryson has now acquired its assets including stock, machinery, graphics, intellectual property, the Eurotec company name and customers.
How a Climate Crisis Is Affecting Housing Affordability
The Pro Builder
AUGUST 24, 2023
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HS2 | First 18m tall pier for Water Orton viaducts completed
New Civil Engineer
AUGUST 24, 2023
BBV (Balfour Beatty Vinci JV) has completed the first 18m tall pier for the Water Orton Viaducts for High Speed 2 (HS2). The post HS2 | First 18m tall pier for Water Orton viaducts completed appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors
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Civil Engineer Blog
AUGUST 24, 2023
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New Civil Engineer
AUGUST 24, 2023
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Daily Civil
AUGUST 24, 2023
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New Civil Engineer
AUGUST 24, 2023
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Roads Online
AUGUST 24, 2023
Wamarra and Symal are aiming to create more opportunities and remove barriers to the employment of Aboriginal people while using the latest in Bluebeam software. U sing his more than 15 years of experience in the industry and across community and stakeholder engagement, Hayden Heta sought to flip the script regarding Aboriginal employment throughout the sector.
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Construction News
AUGUST 24, 2023
Property developer and builder London Square has announced its intention to increase the height of two towers in east London, citing the impact of proposed new fire-safety measures. Planning permission was granted in March 2022 by Waltham Forest Council for four buildings across three sites… The post Housebuilder proposes higher towers due to second-staircase rules appeared first on Construction News.
£78M Bolton to Wigan electrification indefinitely paused due to Buckingham Group collapse
New Civil Engineer
AUGUST 24, 2023
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Construction News
AUGUST 24, 2023
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Toyota Tundra undergoes changes for model year 2024
Equipment World
AUGUST 24, 2023
The 2024 pickup model enters with new options for exterior looks, off-road performance – and a new color.
Greenhouse gas emissions soar at Balfour operating company
Construction News
AUGUST 24, 2023
Balfour Beatty Group's greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions rose last year, official documents have revealed. The business, a major subsidiary of the UK's largest contractor, reported an 18 per cent rise in its scope 1 and 2 emissions. This figure, calculated using the standard market-based approach,… The post Greenhouse gas emissions soar at Balfour operating company appeared first on Construction News.
Achieving circularity in construction hinges on genuine accountability
New Civil Engineer
AUGUST 24, 2023
In my 12 years of experience in the construction industry, I've often heard concerns about inadequate construction waste management. Despite claims of a 99% diversion from landfill rate, industry insiders know that the actual rate is much lower. This discrepancy is attributed to the manual,… The post Achieving circularity in construction hinges on genuine accountability appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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