Construction Dive

JUNE 12, 2023

While money is pouring into the construction technology space, a fragmented customer base is holding solutions firms back. Here’s how to cope.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 12, 2023

JCB has unveiled its first full electric wheeled loader which promises full working day use, with low noise and zero-emission operation. The machine boasts the largest standard battery pack in its class, with a 20kWh capacity, with productivity matching the popular 403 diesel model. It has a built-in charger that allows connection to a range of on-site power sources.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 12, 2023

The agency said it wants to hear how employers are working to increase worker participation in safety programs, as well as steps they’re taking to reduce injuries and fatalities.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 12, 2023

Developer Landsec has submitted plans to redevelop 55 Old Broad Street in London’s Square Mile with an office-led mixed-use scheme. The 480,000 sq ft scheme designed by Fletcher Priest Architects will involve demolition of the existing 55 Old Broad Street building, the link bridge over Wormwood Street and partial demolition of the southern and northern ends of 65 Old Broad Street.

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Construction firms that rely on fixed budgets and outdated procurement methods are losing ground fast.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.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 12, 2023

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

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JUNE 12, 2023

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

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 12, 2023

A drone fell from the sky and hit a construction worker during a site inspection flight on a housing site in Lancashire. A report released by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch said the drone suffered a rapid loss of battery power above the Garsteng site. The remote pilot initiated an immediate automatic landing from the drone’s operational 50 metre height but it stopped responding to controls.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 12, 2023

Ware Malcomb, an award-winning international design firm, today announced several leadership moves in its New York City and Newark, NJ offices to support continued business growth. Vincent Sorge has joined Ware Malcomb as Director, Interior Architecture & Design in their New York office. In the role, Sorge will be focused on business development and work closely with the firm’s other regional leaders to mentor staff, oversee projects and client relationships.

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The Pro Builder

JUNE 12, 2023

How Rent Control May Actually Be Hurting Cost-Burdened Tenants ldeakins Mon, 06/12/2023 - 10:51 While both tenants and landlords can benefit from effective housing policies, many existing regulations thwart new housing development that could ultimately reduce rental costs In response to a worsening housing affordability crisis, state legislatures across the country have introduced more than 60 rent-control–related bills, adding to a number of rent regulations already implemented by over 200 loca

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Speaker: Dylan Secrest

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Construction Management

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 12, 2023

Plans to build the UK’s first city-based well-being resort in Manchester have been revised for a third time. Developer Therme will now submit reworked plans for the water complex at TraffordCity in a matter of weeks. The overall design for the 28-acre complex has shifted from a single building with a vast undulating full-glass roof and facade to a series of connected roofed pavilions.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 12, 2023

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

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 12, 2023

The Department for Education (DfE) will imminently be announcing its scheduled review into the role and effectiveness of the Construction Industry Training Board. The review is part of a wider programme across government to ensure that each Arm’s Length Body (ALB) like the CITB remains effective. The last similar review was in 2017 and is a requirement set by the Cabinet Office for all public bodies to come under periodic scrutiny.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 12, 2023

Jennifer Sloan Ziegler, PE, PhD, ENV SP, CECP, M.ASCE, has joined Neel-Schaffer as an Environmental Senior Project Manager. Based in Jackson, she will provide environmental and coastal engineering management and design services for clients across the country while also assisting in strategic business development pursuits of new clients. Ziegler has 13 years of extensive and diverse experience as an environmental project engineer and manager working for consulting firms, a university, the U.S.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 12, 2023

Leading manufacturer of bored piling rigs Comacchio has appointed AGD Equipment to be the UK & Ireland distributor for its CH range of large diameter bored piling rigs, CFA piling rigs and accessories. The range of rigs extends from 15 – 90 tons in weight covering most requirements in the market. Machines include the lowest rig weights in their class due to manufacturing using high tensile steel, high powered Rexroth hydraulic systems resulting in small engine power requirements and lo

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Construction News

JUNE 12, 2023

Councils have warned they will have no choice but to scale back their social housing construction programmes unless they receive more financial support. Written evidence submitted to an inquiry by the Commons' Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (LUHC) Committee – which is investigating the finances… The post Social-housing builds set to reduce appeared first on Construction News.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 12, 2023

BAM Nuttall has reached an out-of-court settlement with Cambridgeshire County Council over alleged defects on the city’s guided busway. The project was completed in 2011 at a cost of £152m but has been dogged by a series of legal rows. An initial legal dispute over cost overruns and late delivery of the project saw BAM Nuttall pay the county council £33m in an out-of-court settlement in 2013 to cover defects and extra work.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 12, 2023

The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) has released a new Model Specification document that provides guidance to specifiers, engineers, designers, and others about selecting, specifying and installing plastic piping materials for ground source geothermal systems. Prepared by PPI’s Building & Construction Division, PPI MS-7 Model Specification for Plastic Piping Materials for Ground Source Geothermal Applications applies to plastic piping materials for open- and closed-loop, horizontal and v

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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.

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The Pro Builder

JUNE 12, 2023

The Biggest Obstacle for Homebuyers Isn’t Rising Mortgage Rates, Experts Say ldeakins Mon, 06/12/2023 - 11:07 Elevated mortgage rates are making homeownership more expensive for prospective buyers, but another housing obstacle is exacerbating the affordability crisis The mortgage rate for the 30-year, fixed loan retreated slightly to 6.71% last week, but fluctuating rates may not be the biggest obstacle for prospective buyers.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 12, 2023

Kaynemaile , a leading global designer and manufacturer of architectural mesh for commercial, residential, and public buildings, today announces a major shift from fossil-based raw materials to biomass content. Kaynemaile’s new RE8 Architectural Mesh will deliver an ISCC PLUS certified sustainable share of up to 88% of its architectural product. Moving Kaynemaile’s production away from traditional fossil-based materials to a bio-circular attributed polycarbonate will offer a reduction of the car

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The Pro Builder

JUNE 12, 2023

Record Number of Build-to-Rent Homes Under Construction, With These Metros Taking the Lead ibush Mon, 06/12/2023 - 14:33 Construction of new build-to-rent homes hit a record in 2022, with Phoenix, Dallas, and Detroit metros adding the most single-family homes for rent during the last five years For the growing number of Americans who aren't ready or can't afford to buy a home but who want the comfort and privacy offered by living in a single-family house, build-to-rent offers an attractive optio

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 12, 2023

IMAGINiT Technologies , a leading provider of architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) solutions, is pleased to announce that a team of experts on IMAGINIT Clarity , ProductivityNOW and Eagle Point Software experts will be on hand in booth #1139 during the 2023 AIA Conference on Architecture in San Francisco, June 7-10, 2023. This collaboration presents attendees a unique opportunity to learn from experts who can provide innovative solutions to contemporary challenges in talent acquisiti

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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.

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The Pro Builder

JUNE 12, 2023

The Biggest Obstacle for Homebuyers Isn’t Rising Mortgage Rates, Experts Say ldeakins Mon, 06/12/2023 - 11:07 Elevated mortgage rates are making homeownership more expensive for prospective buyers, but another housing obstacle is exacerbating that affordability crisis The mortgage rate for the 30-year fixed loan retreated slightly to 6.71% last week, but fluctuating rates might not be the biggest obstacle for prospective buyers.

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New Civil Engineer

JUNE 12, 2023

Kent County Council has awarded Jackson Civil Engineering a £22.6M contract to improve the Grovehurst Road junctions near Sittingbourne. The post Jackson awarded £22.6M Kent junction improvement job appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Pro Builder

JUNE 12, 2023

Home Prices Are Plummeting in These Popular US Metros ldeakins Mon, 06/12/2023 - 11:14 Housing markets that saw unprecedented growth during the COVID-19 pandemic are now seeing the most substantial home price drops For the first time in years, annual home list prices are posting negative growth, and housing markets that saw the biggest gains during the pandemic are among the first to see the biggest declines in a 2023 correction, Realtor.com reports.

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Construction News

JUNE 12, 2023

A major construction industry body is pushing for more trade roles to be added to the government’s Shortage Occupation List because of the difficulties employers are facing in filling crucial jobs. The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has called for 13 occupations – including steel erectors,… The post Push for more trades to be added to shortage list appeared first on Construction News.

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New Civil Engineer

JUNE 12, 2023

Insufficient progress is being made on vital rail decarbonisation commitments from the government, according to a new report from the Railway Industry Association (RIA). The post Report reveals government is making insufficient progress on rail decarbonisation targets appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Placements

JUNE 12, 2023

IOCL Apprenticeship Recruitment 2023 for Apprentices | 100+ Posts | 22-06-2023 IOCL Apprenticeship Recruitment 2023 for Apprentices with 100+ Posts vacancies, Last date to apply is 22-06-2023 The post IOCL Apprenticeship Recruitment 2023 for Apprentices | 100+ Posts | 22-06-2023 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Construction News

JUNE 12, 2023

Kirsteen Milne is a legal director at Brodies LLP Modular construction has been heralded for several years now to save time and reduce waste and cost, and forms part of the “modern methods of construction” being encouraged by the government. However, it is not without… The post Modular construction – technically rewarding but contractually challenging appeared first on Construction News.

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