August, 2024

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30 Best Cities to Buy a Home in the US

The Pro Builder

Whether it’s looking for an affordable home or looking for a better job, there are a number of reasons homebuyers might want to relocate. Personal finances company WalletHub analyzed 300 cities to determine the best markets for homebuyers right now. Of these cities, several Dallas-area suburbs, such as McKinney and Frisco, Texas, topped the list, with Cary, N.C., ranking third.

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Battery energy storage systems will help power the future

Construction Dive

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are revolutionizing renewable energy by stabilizing power grids and managing the push and pull of power for a more reliable and sustainable future.

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Matt Stone Promoted to HDR’s Global Highways Director

Civil + Structural Engineer

Matt Stone, P.E., has been named the technical leader of HDR’s global highways program. Drawing on nearly three decades of highway planning and design experience, Stone will lead over 1,000 highway professionals across North America, the UK, the Middle East and Australia. His primary responsibility will be maintaining HDR’s high level of technical proficiency and quality deliverables.

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Lord Hendy forced Systra to sack engineer for raising concerns about crowd crush at Euston station

New Civil Engineer

Rail minister and former Network Rail chair Lord Hendy had an engineer at Systra sacked by threatening to withdraw business from the consultancy unless action was taken after the employee publicly commented on safety concerns at Euston station. The post Lord Hendy forced Systra to sack engineer for raising concerns about crowd crush at Euston station appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Boost Growth & Efficiency with a Unified Construction Software Platform

Silos of data and outdated systems can hold your business back. It is time to switch to a modern construction software solution designed for specialty contractors. CMiC provides a platform that simplifies operations, improves visibility, and boosts efficiency. It integrates workflows like job costing, resource planning, forecasting, and compliance control into one system.

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The timeline of work done on fire-hit Dagenham residential block

Construction News

The London Fire Brigade has announced an investigation into the Bank Holiday weekend blaze at the Spectrum Building in Chadwell Heath, east London. Construction News has pieced together a history of the building from planning documents. Circa 1973: The part-five-part-six-storey office building is built on… The post The timeline of work done on fire-hit Dagenham residential block appeared first on Construction News.

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Dagenham fire provides timely cladding reminder

The Construction Index

A week before publication of the final report of the official Grenfell Tower Inquiry, investigations have begun into the role of rain screen cladding in the spread of another tower block fire in the capital.

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Market headwinds force owners to hit the brakes on EV projects

Construction Dive

Financing woes, soaring material prices and waning demand are causing auto and battery makers to delay jobs, even those that have already started.

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From Helsinki to Beirut – the Many Lives of a Finnish Pine

Civil + Structural Engineer

Ralph I. Hage On a late summer’s day in 2019, an engineer stood in an open courtyard of a project he was managing and stared up at the sky. In that period of time, Lebanon was in the midst of national protests, an economic crisis, and a rapidly devaluing currency – options were limited. The engineer looked back down to Earth and turned towards his bewildered foreman and said, “I’ve found the solution”.

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Transport experts write to transport secretary demanding HS2 be completed from Euston to Crewe

New Civil Engineer

A coalition of transport experts and campaigners have written to the new secretary of state for transport, Louise Haigh, demanding that High Speed 2 (HS2) is delivered from Euston to Crewe. The post Transport experts write to transport secretary demanding HS2 be completed from Euston to Crewe appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Kingspan settles in cladding compensation test case

Construction News

Cladding manufacturer Kingspan has settled a court case that would have tested a new law extending the range of legal claims that contractors can make against cladding manufacturers, Construction News can reveal. Kingspan was among 11 companies facing claims totalling £70m from Shepherd Construction in… The post Kingspan settles in cladding compensation test case appeared first on Construction News.

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

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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UK house-building starts fall 34%

The Construction Index

House-building figures published by the Office for National Statistics this morning show a significant fall in new housing completions and an even bigger fall in new starts.

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Refueling, EV, and Service Trailers Reduce Equipment Downtime

For Construction Pros

The next generation of service trailer might make-or-break your jobsite experience. A diverse mix of machine types means that your fueling trailers and trucks need to be able to handle every possible need to avoid a work stoppage.

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$2.9B San Francisco airport project finally takes off

Construction Dive

After years of pandemic-related delays, the team has begun adding 200,000 square feet of additional space, security checkpoints and new passenger amenities.

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WSP Transportation Management Center Operations Underway for NYSDOT Region 11

Civil + Structural Engineer

For more than three decades, The New York State Department of Transportation has had an established partnership with WSP for transportation management services. NEW YORK — Under contract with New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), WSP recently began operating the state’s Region 11 Transportation Management Center (TMC), which monitors conditions on state-owned roadways in the Bronx, Queens, Kings, New York and Richmond counties.

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Every Contractor Needs An Effective Website - Unlock the Key to Increased Leads

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.

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Skanska completes £450M enabling works at Euston to prepare for new HS2 station

New Civil Engineer

Skanska has completed £450M of enabling works at Euston station in preparation for the new High Speed 2 (HS2) London terminus, which remains unfunded. The post Skanska completes £450M enabling works at Euston to prepare for new HS2 station appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Details emerge of £100m British embassy build

Construction News

Contractors have seen first light of a £100m job to build a new British embassy in Beijing. The bumper project will involve the demolition of the entire site, as well as the nearby ambassador’s residence. Rebuilding work will then commence, which will also include a… The post Details emerge of £100m British embassy build appeared first on Construction News.

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Barratt-Redrow merger competition concerns limited to Shropshire

The Construction Index

The Competition & Markets Authority has found that Barratt’s £2.5bn deal to purchase Redrow Homes raises competition concerns only in one specific part of the country.

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Chicago to convert vacant office buildings into affordable housing

Construction Specifier

This initiative will convert nearly 213,676 m2 (2.3 million sf) of vacant office buildings in the center of Chicago, an area known as The Loop, into residences and retail. Photo courtesy mindfrieze/Flickr Through the LaSalle Street Reimagined initiative, the city of Chicago plans to convert a collection of empty downtown office buildings into mixed-used and residential towers.

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The Ultimate Guide To Data-Driven Construction: Optimize Projects, Reduce Risks, & Boost Innovation

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.

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New construction technology releases: August 2024

Construction Dive

From a smaller drywall robot to tech that helps builders comply with tougher green construction standards, this month’s fresh offerings promise to streamline jobsites and the back office.

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HNTB celebrates completion of SunRail commuter rail program with Florida Department of Transportation

Civil + Structural Engineer

Firm provided services over three phases of Central Florida’s first commuter rail system LAKE MARY, Fla. – HNTB joins the Florida Department of Transportation in celebrating the completion of the SunRail program , a 61-mile commuter rail project serving the Greater Orlando area from Poinciana to DeLand. HNTB provided preliminary design and construction engineering inspection (CEI) in all three phases of the program starting in 2011.

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Neom executive shares photos of progress at massive staff accommodation facility

New Civil Engineer

Photos of progress on construction of an accommodation facility for staff working on The Line within the Neom giga-project have been shared by an executive leading the project. The post Neom executive shares photos of progress at massive staff accommodation facility appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Builder gets suspended sentence for ‘dangerous’ scaffold

Construction News

A builder has been given a 26-week suspended sentence after workers accessed a scaffold that was not erected properly. An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) found David Beadle allowed workers to use the scaffold on at least three occasions. According to an… The post Builder gets suspended sentence for ‘dangerous’ scaffold appeared first on Construction News.

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The Ultimate Checklist for Choosing the Right Construction Management Software

Managing construction projects in disparate systems and spreadsheets is difficult due to numerous moving parts and diverse stakeholder needs. A dynamic, intuitive software solution is essential for everyone involved—owners, designers, engineers, Construction Managers, and General Contractors. Companies need a secure, centralized system to manage documents, scheduling, financials, and more.

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Construction starts up 8% this year

The Construction Index

Construction starts so far this year are up by 8% compared with 2023, according to the August 2024 edition of Glenigan’s Construction Review.

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UGL wins second stage works on the Western Downs Battery

Roads Online

Image courtesy of Neoen. UGL has been appointed a works package to design and construct the second stage of the Western Downs Battery in Queensland. The contract, which is for renewable energy producers Neoen, consists of the installation of a 270 MW / 540 MWh Battery Energy Storage System and the high voltage infrastructure to connect it to the grid at Neoen’s Western Downs Green Power Hub.

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Rio Grande LNG ruling underscores risk of megaprojects

Construction Dive

After Bechtel won a $4.3 billion contract for Train 4 of the Texas energy facility, a court overturned the project’s federal authorization, putting its timeline in doubt.

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LGI Homes Opens Two New Communities in the Albuquerque Market

Civil + Structural Engineer

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — LGI Homes, Inc. (NASDAQ: LGIH) is excited to announce the opening of its latest communities, Villa De Marcos Gabriel and Legacy at Sierra Vista, in the Albuquerque market. These exceptional new neighborhoods offer stunning new construction homes, with prices starting in the low $300s. Villa De Marcos Gabriel is ideally situated in Stinson Tower, providing residents with quick and easy access to a wide array of big-city amenities.

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The Art of Contingency Planning: Dealing with Unforeseen Costs

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

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HS2: Euston private funding plan uncertain as ‘due’ date lapses

New Civil Engineer

Officials working up private funding options for the development of HS2’s Euston Station were due to have presented a shortlist to ministers by now, it has emerged. The post HS2: Euston private funding plan uncertain as ‘due’ date lapses appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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GRSE Recruitment 2024 for Senior Project Executive and Project Coordinator | 34 Posts | 03-09-2024

Construction Placements

GRSE Recruitment 2024 for Senior Project Executive and Project Coordinator | 34 Posts | 03-09-2024 GRSE Recruitment 2024 for Senior Project Executive and Project Coordinator with 34 Posts vacancies, last date to apply is 03-09-2024 The post GRSE Recruitment 2024 for Senior Project Executive and Project Coordinator | 34 Posts | 03-09-2024 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Contractors still cutting corners on fire safety

The Construction Index

Insulation contractors report that they are losing jobs to cost-cutting competitors who appear to have forgotten – or never learned – the lessons of the Grenfell Tower fire.

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Sydney Metro City a week on

Roads Online

Image courtesy of Sydney Metro/New South Wales Government. After being open for just over a week, the Sydney Metro City Line has already provided a total of 1.4 million metro trips on the new M1 Northwest & Bankstown Line since the city section opened from Chatswood to Sydenham. Since opening on August 19 , 210,000 metro trips have been taken per weekday on average, with 98.8 per cent of services running on time.

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Scalable ERP Tailored for Small to Mid-Sized Construction Firms

Built for the construction industry, CMiC’s ERP delivers unified solutions to empower small to mid-sized firms. Consolidate project management, cost tracking, and team collaboration into one seamless platform. With tools that adapt to your business needs, CMiC simplifies communication between the office and field, ensuring greater efficiency and reduced risk.