Construction Dive
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Despite lower materials prices, the construction landscape remains complicated due to high interest rates and long lead times, according to AGC Chief Economist Ken Simonson.
The Pro Builder
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Single-Family Rental and Build-to-Rent Market Shows ‘Enduring Strength’ in the Long Term qpurcell Mon, 12/04/2023 - 11:45 After enjoying robust demand during the pandemic, the single-family rental (SFR) and build-to-rent (BTR) sector hasn’t been immune from the challenges facing the rest of the homebuilding industry in 2023. “The overall SFR and BTR sector has seen a slowdown as rising interest rates and persistent construction costs hindered housing development,” says Doug Faron, cofounder and
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Construction Dive
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Both the number of deaths and fatality rate increased, as the same hazards continued to claim lives in a dangerous profession.
Civil + Structural Engineer
DECEMBER 1, 2023
By Suze Parker Since the days when flour mills lined both sides of the Mississippi River in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, the Third Avenue Bridge has been a central connector in the area. It originally carried freight; today, it links retail and residential neighborhoods, carrying TH 65 across the river in the St. Anthony Falls Historic District.
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New Civil Engineer
DECEMBER 14, 2023
A campaign organisation is on the brink of taking legal action against the government over the cancellation of HS2 Phase 2a, but the prime minister has pointed the finger at the transport secretary for the decision. The post Government threatened with law suit over HS2 cancellation as Sunak blames transport secretary appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction News
DECEMBER 14, 2023
All housing built from 2025 should include heat pumps, according to new government proposals. A consultation on technical requirements for the government’s Future Homes Standard opened on Wednesday (13 December), with the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) stating that the requirements will… The post New homes standard to make heat pumps mandatory appeared first on Construction News.
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For Construction Pros
DECEMBER 27, 2023
As the AEMP Telematics standard has paved the way for some equipment performance data to cross proprietary boundaries, the industry next grapples with topographical data for 3D machine control.
Construction Dive
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Tammy Meyen recently joined the International Training Institute in a role designed to help entice nontraditional workers to join the construction industry.
Civil + Structural Engineer
DECEMBER 13, 2023
AUBURN, Ala. — The Auburn University Board of Trustees recently approved the beginning phases of a $15 million research lab for the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering. The object is to make transit vehicles more efficient with increased levels of safety and reduced emissions. The Vehicle Research and Innovation Laboratory project is proposed as a testing facility to address challenges faced by transit vehicle manufacturers in adopting low- or no-emissions technologies.
New Civil Engineer
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Campaigners opposing National Highways’ £1.7bn A303 tunnel underneath Stonehenge World Heritage Site are heading to High Court today, 12 December, for a three-day hearing. The post National Highways’ £1.7bn Stonehenge tunnel scheme returns to High Court appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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Construction News
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Ministers have failed to demonstrate how they will achieve the promised benefits of the under-construction Oxford-Cambridge rail link, despite spending more than £1bn on the project to date, a watchdog has warned. The National Audit Office (NAO) said it was “not yet clear” how the… The post East West Rail: ‘Not yet clear’ how benefits of £6.6bn project will be achieved appeared first on Construction News.
Construction Specifier
DECEMBER 23, 2023
The five-story atrium within University of Cincinnati’s Clifton Court Hall is designed to induce campuswide collaboration. Photos by Tim Griffith/courtesy LMN Architects. Clifton Court Hall, the new interdisciplinary education building is designed to foster a dynamic ecosystem of multimodal learning, research, and community engagement. The project aims to unite dispersed academic units and create a central hub for the college.
For Construction Pros
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Addressing the opioid and overdose crisis requires straight talk to acknowledge that there is a problem. Stigma associated with substance misuse creates barriers to care-seeking for addiction treatment and recovery. Let's talk about it.
Construction Dive
DECEMBER 6, 2023
As demand for workers in other economic sectors cools, construction still faces a wide margin between the number of available positions and the supply to fill them.
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Contingency planning is a strategic plan to allocate resources, time, and money if “all hell breaks loose” on a project. It considers risk mitigation and planning for a worst-case scenario. Contingency planning in construction is necessary. You're expected to throw in a percentage to cover a contingency plan in your estimates but is it enough? There is an art to this type of planning and, if project leaders aren’t careful, a contingency plan could cost the company a lot more than lapsed deadlin
CCR Magazine
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Sloan , the world’s leading manufacturer of commercial plumbing systems, has earned verification to The Water Council’s WAVE program. Independently awarded by SCS Global Services – an international leader in third-party sustainability verification – WAVE program verification indicates that Sloan has assessed water-related risks across the enterprise, identified the highest water-related impacts using credible water-related data, and implemented best practices in improving water stewardship pe
New Civil Engineer
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Track laying for East West Rail’s (EWR’s) first connections stage (CS1) between Bicester and Bletchley is now “99% complete” according to the project promoter East West Rail Co. The post East West Rail | Track laying ‘99% complete’ between Bicester and Bletchley appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction News
DECEMBER 11, 2023
At a time when climate goals urgently demand innovative decarbonisation solutions, funding for green-tech startups in construction is evaporating Picture the scene: it’s 2050, and you’ve just signed a contract to build yet another flying-skateboard distribution centre. You compare materials sourced via the circular economy… The post Drying up: Where’s the green-tech startup funding gone?
Construction Specifier
DECEMBER 18, 2023
The design firm, Marvel, served as the lead architect on the transformation of the terminal into a historically sensitive multi-use event and hospitality venue. Photo courtesy ©Marvel New York City ‘s Battery Maritime Building (BMB), the city’s last working historic ferry terminal—dating back to 1909 and enjoying heritage status since 1976—has been transformed into a luxury hospitality destination, preserving its unique historical charm through meticulous restoration.
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For Construction Pros
DECEMBER 4, 2023
One asphalt plant is doing what many consider as the unthinkable: producing asphalt mixes from 100% reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP), and they can convert any asphalt plant to do the same. Extensive testing says it works, but changing opinions is hard.
Construction Dive
DECEMBER 21, 2023
From a hospital project in Connecticut to a Christmas tree with a family history, contractors took time to make the season brighter.
Equipment World
DECEMBER 29, 2023
Construction growth will vary be sector in 2024 as inflation and interest rates continue to drag down residential and developer-led projects. Watch the video here.
New Civil Engineer
DECEMBER 18, 2023
The construction of High Speed 2's (HS2's) control centre at Washwood Heath has passed an earthworks milestone with BBV (Balfour Beatty Vinci JV) excavating 1Mm3 of material at the site. The post Construction of HS2 control centre near Birmingham hits earthworks milestone appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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Construction News
DECEMBER 18, 2023
A local authority has warned that the cancellation of HS2’s northern leg may force it to trigger bankruptcy proceedings. Leaders of Cheshire East Council said that it had spent more than £11.2m preparing for the rail link, including £8.6m of capital costs funded by borrowing,… The post Council warns of bankruptcy after HS2 phase two scrapped appeared first on Construction News.
Construction Specifier
DECEMBER 30, 2023
A photo taken at Coverings 2023. Photo courtesy Everly & Collard Public Relations Coverings, the event for North America’s ceramic tile and natural stone industry, has announced a dynamic educational agenda for Coverings 2024, scheduled from April 22-25, 2024, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. This year’s educational topics focus on four tenets: sustainability, health and wellness, outdoor spaces, and timeless luxury.
For Construction Pros
DECEMBER 13, 2023
The more an AI video surveillance system can be fine-tuned to a unique jobsite, the faster and more accurately the system can deter criminal activity.
Construction Dive
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Manufacturing and infrastructure investments fueled a 0.1% uptick in October, but warehouse and distribution center outlays tumbled.
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Construction Placements
DECEMBER 6, 2023
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New Civil Engineer
DECEMBER 11, 2023
The chief executive of Network Rail has said the organisation “failed as a system” after hundreds of passengers, including himself, were stuck on trains at Paddington for hours. The post Network Rail chief says rail operator ‘failed as a system’ and apologises for Paddington chaos appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction News
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Rishi Sunak has admitted that the government stopped more construction activity than it intended to during the first Covid-19 lockdown. The prime minister, who was chancellor when the pandemic started, this week told an official inquiry that the meaning of key communications was “slightly lost”… The post Sunak: construction misunderstood our lockdown message appeared first on Construction News.
Construction Specifier
DECEMBER 16, 2023
A rendering of Disney’s Asteria in N.C. Image courtesy ©Disney (artist concept rendering; not yet constructed and subject to change) In collaboration with DMB Development and Walt Disney Imagineering, Disney’s Storyliving brand has revealed plans for Asteria, a new residential community near Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, N.C. The community will be designed to celebrate the spirit of discovery, encouraging exploration of the region’s natural beauty, and fostering a culture of life
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