Contractor Bookkeeping
AUGUST 23, 2024
Communication is crucial in the construction industry, and active listening plays a significant role in fostering successful communication. In the bustling environment of a construction business, the ability to actively listen can make a substantial difference in understanding client needs, ensuring project requirements are met, and ultimately delivering top-quality results.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 23, 2024
The award includes $115.8 million in Inflation Reduction Act funding to build the new Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency headquarters.
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The Pro Builder
AUGUST 23, 2024
Perfect installation – faster, easier, and better. FusionFrame delivers the strength of wood plus the maintenance-free benefits of a composite frame.
New Civil Engineer
AUGUST 23, 2024
Campaign for Better Transport is urging the government to introduce a Restoring Your Railway alternative following the programme being cut. The post Campaign calls for Restoring Your Railway alternative to reopen abandoned railway lines appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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Construction companies face shifting labor markets, volatile material pricing, and global supply chain disruptions that threaten profitability. This guide details how industry leaders are replacing outdated budgeting with incremental funding, adopting regional procurement, and using digital tools for real-time financial oversight. Learn how to deploy workforce agility, connected jobsite monitoring, automated procurement, and cost simulation models to preserve margin stability.
The Pro Builder
AUGUST 23, 2024
The construction industry is projected to see strong growth throughout the rest of 2024. According to For Construction Pros, Dodge Construction Network's 2024 Mid-Year Outlook predicts a positive outlook for the second half of the year across the industry, including in residential construction. Residential building is projected to grow by 10% to $406 billion, with single-family construction increasing by 12% to $259 billion.
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The Pro Builder
AUGUST 23, 2024
As home prices in the U.S. continue to soar, the number of homes valued at $1 million is also increasing. According to housing market platform Redfin, nearly one in 10 homes, or about 8.5%, is valued at $1 million or more, the highest share of all time. This has increased from 7.6% a year ago and is more than double the 4% seen before the pandemic. Although we've seen the pace of price growth slow down in 2024, prices have continued to rise year-over-year, pushing more homes into the millio
New Civil Engineer
AUGUST 23, 2024
Murphy has begun enabling work on National Grid’s £400M Yorkshire Green Energy Enablement (Green) project to upgrade existing infrastructure in North Yorkshire and build a new 10km electricity overhead line. The post Murphy begins enabling works on £400M 10km overhead line in North Yorkshire appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The Pro Builder
AUGUST 23, 2024
As home prices in the U.S. continue to soar, the number of homes valued at $1 million is also increasing. According to housing market platform Redfin, nearly one in 10 homes, or about 8.5%, is valued at $1 million or more. This has increased from 7.6% a year ago and is more than double the 4% seen before the pandemic. Although the pace of price growth has slowed in 2024, prices have continued to rise year-over-year, pushing more homes into the million-dollar range.
Equipment World
AUGUST 23, 2024
Volvo has unleashed its biggest redesign in 20 years for its midsize and large excavators with the new F-Series.
Speaker: Dylan Secrest
Construction projects are high-stakes operations where even minor inefficiencies can lead to costly delays, safety concerns, and budget overruns. Managing risk in construction has always been a challenge, but as projects grow in complexity, traditional methods no longer cut it. Enter Digital Transformation - a game changer approach that replaces inefficiency with AI-powered analytics, real-time monitoring, and automated workflows to proactively manage risk.
The Pro Builder
AUGUST 23, 2024
Ending a four-month decline, existing-home sales increased in July. According to the National Association of Realtors, total existing-home sales—which include single-family homes, townhomes, condos, and co-ops—increased by 1.3% from June to an annual rate of 3.95 million. However, sales were down 2.5% compared with July 2023. Additionally, the total housing inventory at the end of July was 1.33 million units, up 0.8% from June and 19.8% higher than a year ago.
Construction Placements
AUGUST 23, 2024
Master WIP Reporting: Boost Project Financial Success Discover the importance of WIP reports in construction and project management. Learn how to create effective WIP reports, overcome common challenges, and leverage the latest trends to ensure financial success in your projects. The post Master WIP Reporting: Boost Project Financial Success appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.
New Civil Engineer
AUGUST 23, 2024
Tunnel boring machine (TBM) Zelda has begun excavating a 6.5km section of Melbourne’s A$26.1bn (£13.3bn) North East Link road project, as reported by GE. The post Tunnelling gets underway on Melbourne’s £13.3bn North East Link road project appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Specifier
AUGUST 23, 2024
The National Aquarium in Baltimore, Md., recently unveiled the Harbor Wetland exhibit, a 929-m2 (10,000-sf) floating wetland. Photo courtesy Philip Smith The National Aquarium in Baltimore, Md., recently unveiled the Harbor Wetland exhibit, a 929-m 2 (10,000-sf) floating wetland, featuring more than 32,000 native shrubs and marsh grasses. The habitat comprises recycled plastic matting planted with tidal wetland shrubs and grasses native to the region.
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Risk management in construction faces pressure from tighter margins, compressed timelines, and increasing complexity. This guide shows how AI strengthens project stability by predicting risks across cost, schedule, safety, supply chains, and workforce planning. AI algorithms analyze procurement data, subcontractor bids, equipment performance, and site conditions to identify potential disruptions.
New Civil Engineer
AUGUST 23, 2024
A ‘uniquely designed bridge’ that carried the Greek Street roundabout in Stockport over the West Coast main line is being replaced by Network Rail in a project expected to cost £16M. The post £16M roundabout bridge replacement in Stockport announced by Network Rail appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
PC Construction
AUGUST 23, 2024
In an industry and a game traditionally dominated by men, PC Construction is proving that the tides are turning. At a recent golf tournament hosted by AGC Vermont, PC proudly fielded an all-women team to represent the company and demonstrate that women belong in every aspect of the construction world—on the jobsite, in the office, and on the golf course.
New Civil Engineer
AUGUST 23, 2024
The 2024 TechFest Awards shortlist is now live, with major civil engineering firms, clients, consultancies and contractors recognised for innovations from AI to planning algorithms and more. The post Arup, AtkinsRéalis, Mott MacDonald among big names topping the 2024 Techfest Awards shortlist appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Placements
AUGUST 23, 2024
Top Advertising Strategies for Construction Companies 2024 Discover the best advertising strategies for construction companies to drive leads, boost visibility, and grow your business The post Top Advertising Strategies for Construction Companies 2024 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.
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.
New Civil Engineer
AUGUST 23, 2024
The ongoing underperformance of tunnel boring machine (TBM) 'Florence' has forced Snowy Hydro to invest in an additional $75M (£38.4M) TBM. The post Snowy 2.0 pins hopes on £38.4M acquisition of additional tunnel boring machine appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Civil Engineer Blog
AUGUST 23, 2024
As a career move, becoming a civil engineer is one of the best ways to start out before eventually starting your own business. I know people that are now running a business of their own after working for several years gaining solid experience as a civil engineer. One of the main challenges with any job […] The post Two Civil Engineering Jobs That Can Lead To Your Own Private Business first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.
New Civil Engineer
AUGUST 23, 2024
11 nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPS) are waiting for approval from relevant secretaries of state, and 93 others are in the planning system. The post Planning Inspectorate provides update on nationally significant infrastructure project pipeline appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Contruct Connect
AUGUST 23, 2024
If you’re feeling the pinch from the competitive and crowded construction field, we can all agree that a bit of preparation and thoughtful strategy will go a long way. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, only 36% of construction businesses last ten years or more.
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Construction News
AUGUST 23, 2024
Project delays have sent envelope specialist Yuanda UK tumbling to an £11.8m pre-tax loss. The UK’s seventh-largest envelope contractor fell into the red in the year ending 31 December 2023, dropping from a pre-tax profit of £635,000 in 2022. Directors attributed the loss to “prolonged… The post Project delays tip envelope firm into loss appeared first on Construction News.
ENR Construction
AUGUST 23, 2024
NY State Thruway Authority is suing the Fluor-led bridge construction consortium for at least $6M.
CCR Magazine
AUGUST 23, 2024
Imagine this—you’re walking down Orchard Road, and amidst the sea of shops, one store just catches your eye. What’s their secret? Great retail signage. Now, before you brush this off as trivial, let’s dig deeper into why having good retail signage is essential for Singapore businesses, especially local retailers and small businesses. The Magnetic Pull of Retail Signage Sometimes it’s not about what’s inside but what’s outside that draws customers.
Essential Construction Academy
AUGUST 23, 2024
In this article we cover each of the different building foundation types, the pros and cons of each and which you should use in each soil type.
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Grow Leads & Visibility! Contractors need more than word-of-mouth. A strong website boosts visibility, draws in leads, showcases skills, and enhances your credibility. Learn how a quality site, that is easy to manage, can set you apart from the competition, and help can take your construction business to the next level. Marketpath is a leading provider of high-quality website solutions tailored for contractors and the construction industry.
CCR Magazine
AUGUST 23, 2024
Metal roofing continues to claim a larger part of the market and with that growth, there is a demand for more qualified installers. METALCON is offering the opportunity to obtain hands-on experience, observing and installing metal roofing on the trade show floor. METALCON will be at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Oct. 30-Nov. 1. METALCON is the largest international event in the metal construction and design industry and is the only tradeshow and conference devoted to the applicat
Construction News
AUGUST 23, 2024
Examine UK construction activity data by sector, provided by data firm Glenigan. Filter by planning permissions, contract awards and starts on site and by date. The post UK construction activity by sector appeared first on Construction News.
Civiconcepts
AUGUST 23, 2024
Ah, the excitement of planning new construction or maintaining an existing property!
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