Construction Dive

MAY 9, 2023

The lending environment, which has grown more treacherous over recent weeks, could dampen new multifamily starts by as much as 60%, according to one executive.

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MAY 9, 2023

Urban renewal joint venture Far East Consortium and Manchester City Council have finally submitted plans to create a new town in the Red Bank area of the city. The hybrid application is seeking detailed permission to create 1,550 homes off Dantzic Street and outline permission for a further 3,250 houses over 30 acres of largely brownfield land. The plan, which also includes 160,000 sq ft of commercial and community facilities, is one of the largest residential schemes to be brought forward in th

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Construction Dive

MAY 9, 2023

Bird Electric will join the engineering firm’s portfolio and expand its capabilities in fields like electric vehicles and renewables.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 9, 2023

Timber frame and roof truss specialist Robinson Manufacturing Ltd has been placed into administration. The Northamptonshire headquartered business turned over more than £35m according to last published accounts and operated out of several branches across the south, Midlands and Wales. Despite challenges posed by Covid and timber prices, the firm had been expanding and bought Cardiff-based Castleoak Offsite Manufacturing from administrators just 18 months ago.

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Construction Dive

MAY 9, 2023

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and construction has the second highest suicide rate among all U.S. industries.

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Construction Dive

MAY 9, 2023

While champions say it will increase national security and protect jobs, others think the new legislation will harm sectors like construction that rely on immigrant labor.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 9, 2023

(Denver, Colorado) – The American Water Works Association (AWWA) announced today that Shawn Kanungo, best-selling author, and Dr. Hayley Wickenheiser, Olympic hockey player, will speak at the Association’s Annual Conference & Exposition (ACE23), to be held June 11–14 in Toronto at Exhibition Place Toronto, including the Enercare and Beanfield Centres.

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Construction Dive

MAY 9, 2023

In a survey of 10 sectors, workers ranked construction as “the least technologically competent” field, an aspect that stymies firms’ ability to recruit young talent.

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The Pro Builder

MAY 9, 2023

There’s a New Sheriff in Town at NAHB: Jim Tobin Becomes CEO ibush Tue, 05/09/2023 - 05:00 In an exclusive interview with Pro Builder , newly appointed CEO Jim Tobin outlines his role and the challenges ahead to raise housing’s voice at the federal levels of government Rich Binsacca, Editorial Director Jim Tobin CEO, NAHB On May 4, The National Association of Home Builders ( NAHB ) announced James (Jim) Tobin as its new chief executive officer following the retirement of Gerald (Jerry) Howard af

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Speaker: Dylan Secrest

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Construction Management

Construction Dive

MAY 9, 2023

The firm announced plans to spin off its Critical Missions Solutions business, which accounted for 35% of its revenue last year.

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The Pro Builder

MAY 9, 2023

How to Use Pattern and Texture to Enhance Interiors qpurcell Tue, 05/09/2023 - 10:14 You’re sitting in a room and feeling delightfully at ease, or you’re walking across a room and feeling strangely anxious. Why? The space’s use of patterns and textures could be a big reason. Builders and designers should consider pattern and texture as a cost-effective way to improve the aesthetics and performance of interior spaces and the well-being of their occupants, according to “ The Great Match: Enhancing

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Construction Dive

MAY 9, 2023

The Colorado-based firm beat out two other contractors to build the final phase of the overhaul.

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The Pro Builder

MAY 9, 2023

Are the Days of Builder Incentives Coming to an End? ldeakins Tue, 05/09/2023 - 10:49 For the past several months, home builders have offered prospective buyers mortgage rate buydowns to make new-home purchases more affordable, but as the market stabilizes, those incentives may be coming to an end After months of rising cancellation rates and falling sales, home builders are getting back on track this spring, and that rebounding demand is largely attributable to mortgage rate buydowns and other

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 9, 2023

FM Conway has bought Essex based drainage specialist Flowline out of administration saving the jobs of 164 staff. Flowline was placed in the hands of administrator pwc last Friday when it was also renamed as F (Realisations) 2023 Limited. Pwc said: “Immediately following their appointment, the joint administrators successfully completed the sale of predominantly all of the Company’s business and assets, to FM Conway Limited. “The sale has secured the ongoing employment of all of the

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The Pro Builder

MAY 9, 2023

Building on Existing Technology, What's Next for the Smart Home? ibush Tue, 05/09/2023 - 17:15 Having built a substantial foundation of existing home technology solutions, market dynamics continue to drive the smart home market forward seeking a more seamless experience With U.S. households now more connected than ever, the home broadband market is growing at the fastest rate in over a decade, according to a new white paper titled "Next-Generation Smart Home: Building for the Future," published

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 9, 2023

Structural building components specialist ACS Stainless Steel Fixings (ACS) has launched Intex Fire Protect. It is the first masonry support system combining four critical components in one easy-to-fit design – meaning it is over 40% faster to install. Paul Ruding, Strategic Specification Director at ACS, said: “It has been created to overcome previous issues of overly complex design, cavity congestion, incompatible parts and incorrect installation, whilst Intex Fire Protect is also over 40% fas

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Prodyogi

MAY 9, 2023

Construction sites are high-risk work environments and workplace safety practices must be followed meticulously to ensure the safety and well-being of workers. Injuries sustained on construction sites can be fatal. Thus, it is extremely important to provide a safe and efficient work environment for construction workers.

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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.

Risk Management

Construction Enquirer

MAY 9, 2023

The boss of Welsh social housing contractor LCB Group has teamed up with a UK investment business with the ambition of creating a nationwide operation. LCB Group managing director, Liam Bevan, will become CEO of the newly-formed Cardo Group, where he holds a joint stake with investor Buckthorn Partners. Buckthorn invests in industrial businesses operating in the areas of renewable energy, lower emissions, energy efficiency.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 9, 2023

A new state-of-the-art teaching centre for health and medical students has opened its doors at the University of Worcester. Named after Elizabeth Garrett Anderson, the first woman to qualify as a physician and surgeon in the UK, the building provides outstanding facilities for the University’s health students as well as becoming the home of the University’s new Three Counties Medical School, which will welcome its first cohort of students this September.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 9, 2023

Caddick Construction has raided Wates again for its latest senior appointment. Steve Bell has joined Caddick as Operations Director with a remit to oversee work in the North East and Yorkshire. Bell joins after more than eight years at Wates with the last three years in a similar role to his new job. He has followed the same path as Caddick Construction group managing director Paul Dodsworth who joined last summer after seven years at Wates and Group Commercial Director Neil Trubshaw who joined

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 9, 2023

The program is available for S3: Slopes, Support and Stabilization being held August 8-10 at the Royal Sonesta in Boston. The two-and-a-half-day conference focuses on the practical application of deep foundations and ground improvement techniques for stabilizing soft ground, landslides and slopes, and supporting deep excavations. Highlights of the program include a keynote address and two panel discussions.

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The future of construction is sustainable, efficient, and cost-conscious. This guide offers a practical roadmap for reducing material waste, optimizing energy use, and integrating sustainable design principles. Discover how innovative construction firms are leveraging circular economy strategies, digital tracking, and energy-smart building solutions to reduce expenses and stay ahead of regulatory shifts.

Sustainability

Construction Enquirer

MAY 9, 2023

Tilbury Douglas has promoted Chris Edmonds to become regional director for South Wales. His promotion follows the retirement of Carl Read, who worked at Tilbury Douglas for almost 40 years, having started his career as a general building operative in 1983. Since starting at Tilbury Douglas in 2006, Edmonds has progressed through a variety of senior roles, most recently as regional operations director for South Wales.

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The Pro Builder

MAY 9, 2023

A First Look at the New American Home 2024 ldeakins Tue, 05/09/2023 - 10:21 Built by Sun West Custom Homes, The New American Home 2024 is on track to be completed in early October Construction for the official show home of the 2024 International Builders’ Show is underway in the Ascaya luxury community overlooking the Las Vegas strip. The completed property will include five bedrooms, five and one-half bathrooms, an outdoor kitchen, and a pool courtyard on one level encompassing 7,722-square-fee

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Construction Placements

MAY 9, 2023

Bechtel India India Career Fair on 20-21 May 2023 | 100 Engineering Vacancies | Chennai Make your career at Bechtel; Bechtel India is Looking for the below-mentioned various Engineering and other functions Offices in India. Apply for the latest job openings in Bechtel India 2023 The post Bechtel India India Career Fair on 20-21 May 2023 | 100 Engineering Vacancies | Chennai appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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The Pro Builder

MAY 9, 2023

Home Prices Are Increasing, but Buyer Sentiment Is on the Rise—Here’s Why ldeakins Tue, 05/09/2023 - 10:42 Homebuyers delayed by soaring borrowing costs are finding a window of opportunity as the Federal Reserve prepares to pause its rate hikes After another rate increase last week, the Federal Reserve chair signaled a potential pause in hikes, causing a slight dip in mortgage rates.

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New Civil Engineer

MAY 9, 2023

The Department for Transport (DfT) has spent a total of £52.3M setting up Great British Railways (GBR) to absorb power from Network Rail so far, a Freedom of Information request by NCE has revealed. The post Exclusive | DfT has spent a total of £52.3M on transitioning Network Rail to Great British Railways so far appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Equipment World

MAY 9, 2023

The new tools include demolition and sorting grapples, vibratory compactor plates and cold planers.

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Construction Placements

MAY 9, 2023

Worley Mega Recruitment Drive on 13th May 2023 for Offshore projects | Chennai, Hyderabad Apply online for the latest job openings in the Worley recruitment drive on 11th March 2023 for various engineering positions. The post Worley Mega Recruitment Drive on 13th May 2023 for Offshore projects | Chennai, Hyderabad appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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