Construction Dive

AUGUST 17, 2023

The White House has clarified rules around which construction materials for federal infrastructure projects must be produced in the U.S.

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AUGUST 17, 2023

Kolbe Launches Smart Privacy Glass for Single-Family Homes qpurcell Thu, 08/17/2023 - 12:14 After introducing the integrated technology at this year’s National Association of Home Builders International Builders’ Show (IBS), Kolbe officially launched its new privacy glass solution for today’s homeowners who crave smart home technology and personalized living.

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 17, 2023

The research program will be funded by grants of up to $8 million from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 17, 2023

NEW YORK — Aug. 10, 2023 — WINT Water Intelligence , the leader in cutting-edge water management and leak-prevention solutions for construction, commercial, residential and industrial applications, has completed a $35 million Series C funding round to drive continued growth and innovation in AI- and IoT-based solutions for managing water and mitigating water damage throughout a building’s lifecycle.

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 17, 2023

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

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AUGUST 17, 2023

As Florida joins other states using the online system, contractors should get familiar with the process so they don’t open themselves up to liability or citations.

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 17, 2023

BAM’s UK building and civil engineering business saw profits fall in the first half as inflation and supply chain issues eroded margins. Building arm BAM Construction saw profits fall by 30% to £13.2m from revenue slightly down at £426m as the business ran into challenges, particularly on larger contracts. The larger civils business, BAM Nuttall, fared better with stronger revenue up nearly 7% to £554m and profits down 13% at £14.4m.

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 17, 2023

Higher interest rates, labor shortages and increased material prices continue to impact the sector, said Dodge Construction Network’s chief economist.

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The Pro Builder

AUGUST 17, 2023

US Homes Are Smaller Than a Decade Ago, but Price Per Square Foot Is Higher ldeakins Thu, 08/17/2023 - 10:56 The average U.S. single-family home sold in 2022 was slightly smaller than the typical home sold in 2012, but the cost per square foot was significantly higher By the turn of the 21st century, the median single-family home size in the U.S. increased from an average 1,500 square feet to more than 2,000 square feet, according to data from the Census Bureau.

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Speaker: Dylan Secrest

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Construction Management

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 17, 2023

Tysons, Va. – M.C. Dean opened the doors to its newest 168,000-square-foot building on its Modular Mission Critical manufacturing campus in Caroline County, Virginia, during a ribbon cutting ceremony with Governor Glenn Youngkin on Tuesday. With a total campus investment of $83 million to date, this building marks the completion of the company’s five-year $63 million Phase 3 expansion, more than doubling the original commitment to the county and adding more than 500 skilled jobs to the r

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The Pro Builder

AUGUST 17, 2023

New Builds Make Up One-Third of Total Market Share ldeakins Thu, 08/17/2023 - 11:09 Newly built homes accounted for more than a third of all single-family homes for sale in the U.S. during the second quarter of 2023 As the share of new listings sits at an all-time low, homebuyers are turning to new construction at an accelerated rate. According to Redfin, newly built homes made up nearly one-third (31.4%) of U.S. single-family homes on the market in the second quarter, the highest share seen in

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 17, 2023

VANCOUVER, Wash. – The bi-state Interstate Bridge Replacement program is opening its second round of small-scale, low-barrier grants for community-based organizations. Eligible organizations may apply through Sept. 10 for funds to partner with the IBR program and support community engagement efforts with the members they serve. The IBR program’s first small-scale, low-barrier grant program was implemented in 2021 to cultivate relationships with local community groups and assist them in expanding

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The Pro Builder

AUGUST 17, 2023

Single-Family Build-to-Rent Sector Remains Resilient Against Rate Hikes ldeakins Thu, 08/17/2023 - 11:14 Single-family BTR starts declined slightly during the second quarter, but the sector is rapidly expanding Approximately 20,000 single-family build-to-rent (SFBTR) starts were reported during the second quarter of 2023, and while that share is more than 4% lower than the second quarter of 2022, the current four-quarter moving average of market share (7.7%) is higher than the historical average

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Construction Placements

AUGUST 17, 2023

AIESL Recruitment 2023 for Aircraft Technicians | 57 Posts | 21-08-2023 AIESL Recruitment 2023 for Aircraft Technicians with 57 Posts vacancies, the last date to apply for this job is 21-08-2023 The post AIESL Recruitment 2023 for Aircraft Technicians | 57 Posts | 21-08-2023 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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The Pro Builder

AUGUST 17, 2023

Omaha Construction Students Unveil Completed Home ldeakins Thu, 08/17/2023 - 11:20 A single-family home completed by construction students at the Metropolitan Community College was recently moved to its permanent location to be sold to a local Omaha family Construction and building science students at Omaha’s Metropolitan Community College complete a Capstone home project each year as part of their curriculum.

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Construction News

AUGUST 17, 2023

Major contractor Buckingham Group has stopped trading, becoming the largest contractor to do so since Carillion’s collapse in January 2018. The £665m-turnover firm, which has Liverpool FC’s new Anfield Road Stand among its ongoing projects, filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators on Wednesday… The post Buckingham Group halts trading after search for saviour fails appeared first on Construction News.

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New Civil Engineer

AUGUST 17, 2023

Galliford Try and designer AF Cruden Associates have agreed to pay Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) £11M after a legal case surrounding the original design and construction of the Cairngorm funicular railway was settled. The post Galliford Try and AF Cruden to pay £11M in out of court settlement over Cairngorm funicular structural defects appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

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Risk Management

Civil Engineer Blog

AUGUST 17, 2023

If you’re reading this it probably means you were looking for personal protective equipment. Working under different conditions can result in various hazards that can be avoided by wearing the appropriate clothing, footwear and equipment. We can lower our risk of accidents and injuries simply by understanding simple facts such as that a construction worker […] The post The Importance of Wearing PPE first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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Construction Placements

AUGUST 17, 2023

List of the Key Project Management Concepts and Practices Explore the vast world of project management with our definitive list of 100 essential terms. From foundational concepts to advanced methodologies, this guide offers insights for both beginners and seasoned professionals. The post List of the Key Project Management Concepts and Practices appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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BDC Network

AUGUST 17, 2023

How to design for adaptive reuse: Don’t reinvent the wheel 0 qpurcell Thu, 08/17/2023 - 09:52 Adaptive Reuse Gresham Smith demonstrates the opportunities of adaptive reuse, specifically reusing empty big-box retail and malls, many of which sit unused or underutilized across the country. University Buildings Mixed-Use Retail Centers Shopping Centers Designers Adaptive Reuse In a very short period of time, our economy has changed.

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New Civil Engineer

AUGUST 17, 2023

Mace has been appointed to provide project management for the installation of a solar membrane on the roof of the London Stadium that will reduce carbon emissions and energy costs. The post Mace appointed to manage £4M ‘vast solar membrane’ project at Olympics legacy stadium appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Equipment World

AUGUST 17, 2023

Nissan's full-size Titan will come to an end for model year 2024 as the company focuses more on EV production.

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Rapport3

AUGUST 17, 2023

Rapport3 Client HawkinsBrown is Set to Build a £900m Life-Sciences Centre. HawkinsBrown has received approval from the local government for plans to establish a new life-sciences campus consisting of 15 buildings in Stevenage. The project is estimated to be worth £900 million. The project is called ‘Elevate Quarter' and has been created for UBS Asset Management and Reef Group.

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Procore

AUGUST 17, 2023

I recently attended the 68th Annual Conference for the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) in Portland, Oregon. Founded by a group of 16 women working in the construction industry in 1953, NAWIC currently has over 115 chapters throughout the US that provide members with opportunities for professional development, education, networking, leadership training, public service and more.

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New Civil Engineer

AUGUST 17, 2023

The £10bn decommissioning work taking place at Sellafield has passed a milestone as engineers have begun to scoop out waste from the UK’s oldest nuclear waste storage building. The post Sellafield decommissioning marks milestone beginning to clear UK’s oldest nuclear waste storage building appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Placements

AUGUST 17, 2023

A Comprehensive Guide to Networking with Construction Experts Explore a detailed guide on networking in the construction world. Learn about industry events, digital tools, mentorship, and more to build lasting professional relationships. The post A Comprehensive Guide to Networking with Construction Experts appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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New Civil Engineer

AUGUST 17, 2023

Costain is to donate £55,000 to the Tyne Rivers Trust environmental charity following an investigation into a pollution incident triggered by the contractor during its work to upgrade the A19 Testo’s roundabout. The post Tyne river charity benefits from £55,000 Costain donation following A19 upgrade pollution incident appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 17, 2023

Controlling construction costs is not rocket science, nor does it involve time travel. Any real property owner can control construction costs for facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects. Consistently delivering quality projects on time and on budget simply requires leadership, accountability, and commitment. Controlling Construction Costs is not rocket science 1.

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