Construction Dive

APRIL 21, 2023

Prices for materials and labor continued to rise last year, as subcontractors often waited two and a half months before they secured payment.

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Construction Enquirer

APRIL 27, 2023

City planners have approved the world’s first mixed-use net zero carbon development in Birmingham The £360m Curzon Wharf scheme will include a residential build to rent apartment block which will stand 53 storeys high, making it Birmingham’s tallest building at 172 metres (564 feet). The purpose-built student accommodation will be 41 storeys and another residential element at 14 storeys tall.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 28, 2023

SHARC International Systems Inc. (CSE: SHRC) (FSE: IWIA) (OTCQB: INTWF) (“ SHARC Energy ” or the “ Company “), a pioneer in wastewater energy transfer (“ WET ”) technology, and Subterra Capital Partners Inc. (“ Subterra Renewables ”), a leading full-service geothermal drilling provider with a proprietary Energy-as-a-Service (“ EaaS ”) model known as Aura , announced today a strategic partnership to revolutionize the renewable thermal energy transfer landscape across North

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Build LLC Blog

APRIL 24, 2023

BUILD catches up with Jared Della Valle in Manhattan on the architect-as-developer model

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Speaker: Dylan Secrest, Founder of Alamo Innovation and Construction Digital Transformation Consultant

Construction payment workflows are notoriously complex when you consider juggling multiple stakeholders, compliance requirements, and evolving project scopes. Delays in approvals or misaligned data between budgets, lien waivers, and pay applications can grind progress to a halt. The good news? It doesn't have to be this way! Join expert Dylan Secrest to discover how leading contractors are turning payment chaos into clarity using digital workflows, integrated systems, and automation strategies.

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The Pro Builder

APRIL 22, 2023

A Case (Study) for Off-Site Construction in Home Building ibush Sat, 04/22/2023 - 09:30 California builder Hallmark Communities and prefab panel manufacturer Agorus team up to assemble six attached townhomes in three days Peter Fabris When the construction superintendent for San Diego home builder Hallmark Communities arrived at the site of Daybreak , a new 39-unit townhome project in El Cajon, Calif., he was struck by an eerie silence.

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Construction Dive

APRIL 13, 2023

Despite the decrease among some types of products, other commodity prices continued to rise.

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Construction Enquirer

APRIL 26, 2023

Subcontractors and suppliers have been left holding unpaid invoices worth nearly £2m following the failure of Yorkshire based contractor Castlehouse Construction. An update from administrator FRP Advisory revealed the scale of debts after the firm went under in March. Total debts at the business were £4.5m including more than £2m owed to HMRC in VAT payments.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 28, 2023

LAS VEGAS – Platinum Contracting of Nevada, a leading independent full-service general contractor who specializes in underground utilities, is striving to advance Southern Nevada’s utility distribution through a series of underground installations. The installations will integrate energy, sewer, water, gas, phone and internet services below ground in effort to create a more efficient and reliable distribution system.

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Build LLC Blog

APRIL 24, 2023

BUILD sits down with Joshua Aidlin at his San Francisco office to discuss exploration in all creative mediums.

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The Pro Builder

APRIL 25, 2023

Residential Construction Starts Are Losing Momentum in 2023 ldeakins Tue, 04/25/2023 - 12:20 New-construction starts posted a gradual increase in March, but the residential sector is still seeing sluggish progress months into 2023 For the first three months of the year, residential building starts fell 29% amid tighter financial conditions. And while a 5% gain in March is a slight improvement, it still points toward a weaker year for home building in 2023.

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Construction News

APRIL 24, 2023

HS2 chief executive Mark Thurston has admitted he did not know how much Euston Station would cost to build when a Dragados and Mace joint venture was appointed as construction partner for the job. Giving evidence to the Public Accounts Committee on the costs of… The post HS2 chief admits he did not know real Euston Station cost appeared first on Construction News.

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Construction Dive

APRIL 19, 2023

In order to combat a rise in speeding violations, the state has equipped 30 highway work zones with radar-based monitoring systems.

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Construction Enquirer

APRIL 28, 2023

Southern Water Services has started the hunt for partner contractors to deliver £700m of water and wastewater treatment works projects for the AMP8 investment programme between 2025-2030. The water company is anticipating that AMP8 will be the largest investment programme it has ever undertaken. The current frameworks used for engineering, design and construction services have been in place for almost 10 years and expire on 31 March 2025.

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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.

Construction Management

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 27, 2023

Colliers Engineering & Design, a national multi-discipline engineering, architectural, design and consulting firm, is pleased to announce it has acquired Rogvoy Architects, PC of Southfield, Michigan. Rogvoy is a full-service architectural firm serving the state of Michigan and represents a fourth generation of company ownership and cornerstone of the City of Detroit’s architectural community.

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Build LLC Blog

APRIL 24, 2023

BUILD visits the U of O and speaks with the head of the Department of Architecture and Environment, Michael Zaretsky

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The Pro Builder

APRIL 24, 2023

How Two North Carolina Builder Brothers Conquered Social Media ibush Mon, 04/24/2023 - 15:00 The Perkins Builder Brothers produce videos showing the home-building process from start to finish, and their audience continues to grow Home building is an industry not really known for its social media savvy, but two builder brothers in western North Carolina are taking YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram by storm.

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New Civil Engineer

APRIL 27, 2023

Transport for London (TfL) has launched a consultation on its plans to re-route the South Circular A205 road in Catford, south east London. The post TfL launches consultation on re-routing South Circular in Catford appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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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 Dive

APRIL 3, 2023

With the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, construction is uniquely poised to improve diversity in its workforce, according to two experts on women’s equity in employment.

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Construction Enquirer

APRIL 26, 2023

Taylor Wimpey has finished consultations with staff on a £19m cost-saving plan as it revealed this morning that targetted completion rates were 23% down on last year. The cost-cutting plan is understood to have delivered 450 job cuts and cost £8m to implement but would not affect existing UK market coverage. In a trading statement this morning chief executive Jennie Daly said Taylor Wimpey had seen a incremental improvement in sales rates so far this year compared to the end of 2022.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 25, 2023

Aurigo Software, the leading provider of capital planning and construction management software for infrastructure and private owners, today announced that their flagship product suite, Aurigo Masterworks Cloud, has reached In Process status on the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP®) marketplace. Aurigo’s software will provide federal agencies with enhanced security and monitoring capabilities, helping accelerate digital transformation for some of the largest capital prog

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Build LLC Blog

APRIL 24, 2023

BUILD discovers the beauty of a city’s outdoor dining shelters

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Construction Management

The Pro Builder

APRIL 25, 2023

As Existing Home Inventory Dwindles, New-Home Sales Rise ldeakins Tue, 04/25/2023 - 12:29 With mortgage rates falling and existing home listings drying up, buyers are showing stronger demand for new homes New-home sales rose for the fourth month in a row in March as mortgage rates eased and the share of existing homes hitting the for-sale market continued to fall.

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Construction News

APRIL 27, 2023

The new Building Safety Regulator (BSR) is targeting former police officers to join its team and help bring criminal prosecutions. The body, which is part of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), is currently trying to ramp up its complement of staff and has started… The post Building Safety Regulator aims to recruit ex-police investigators appeared first on Construction News.

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Construction Dive

APRIL 5, 2023

Job openings bounced back to 412,000 in the most recent report from Associated Builders and Contractors.

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Construction Enquirer

APRIL 23, 2023

The Builders Merchants Federation is warning that Greater London could become a “no- go area” for many SME builders and other trades following the introduction of the expanded ULEZ zone in August. The BMF has written to the Mayor of London voicing its fears and calling for a rethink as construction opposition continues to grow against the plans.

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Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network

In today’s construction market, owners, construction managers, and contractors must navigate increasing challenges, from cost management to project delays. Fortunately, digital tools now offer valuable insights to help mitigate these risks. However, the sheer volume of tools and the complexity of leveraging their data effectively can be daunting. That’s where data-driven construction comes in.

Construction Management

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 26, 2023

LiDAR technology company ROCK Robotic announced its latest innovative LiDAR mapping system with the launch of the R3 and R3 PRO systems. The R3 product line introduces sophisticated hardware components into a lightweight, integrated 3D point cloud collection tool. The R3 launch is the latest effort for ROCK Robotic to offer a user-friendly, end-to-end LiDAR solution to land surveyors and commercial mapping professionals.

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Build LLC Blog

APRIL 24, 2023

BUILD visits Portland and speaks with Richard Garfield about his time with Kahn.

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The Pro Builder

APRIL 24, 2023

3D Printed Homes Project Tracker wbeeler Mon, 04/24/2023 - 09:06 3D construction printing is one of the hottest technology trends in home building. Utopia editors have launched our 3D Printed Homes Project Tracker to help builders, architects, and other housing industry professionals stay on top of the latest project news and technology trends in the fledgling 3D printed homes market.

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