Construction Dive

JULY 5, 2023

While year-over-year spending remains positive, segments such as commercial construction and infrastructure posted declines in May.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 3, 2023

The former finance chief of Carillion has been banned from being a company director for 11 years. Zafar Khan voluntarily agreed with the disqualification by the Insolvency Service who are also pursuing cases against other former Carillion directors. A spokesperson said: “The Insolvency Service, acting on behalf of The Secretary of State for Business and Trade, has accepted a disqualification undertaking from Zafar Iqbal Khan for 11 years for his conduct as a director of Carillion Plc.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 6, 2023

A new I-17 regional drainage system designed to reduce the risk of stormwater flooding in underpasses between Peoria Avenue and Greenway Road in Phoenix is ready to operate in time for this summer’s monsoon. The Arizona Department of Transportation managed construction of the $38 million drainage system on behalf of the Maricopa Association of Governments, the Valley’s metropolitan planning organization.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 31, 2023

Rental Supply Shortage Leads to Sharp Uptick in Adaptive Reuse Projects ldeakins Mon, 07/31/2023 - 10:59 In an effort to boost rental supply and alleviate affordability concerns in the housing market, developers are transforming commercial spaces into multifamily apartment buildings A severe shortage of rental housing units is leading a growing number of developers to consider adaptive reuse projects, particularly involving commercial office spaces with the potential to become multifamily apartm

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Build LLC Blog

JULY 11, 2023

Like many of us in the design and construction industries, we at BUILD have been thinking about how to create more energy efficient buildings, at every stage of the design process. The post How to Predict the Future with Energy Modeling appeared first on BUILD Blog.

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Construction Dive

JULY 6, 2023

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

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Construction Dive

JULY 5, 2023

The Pittsburgh bridge demonstrates what can happen to the other 46,000 spans across the country that are at a similar level of risk.

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Construction Dive

JULY 5, 2023

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

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 6, 2023

Grenfell contractor Rydon has revealed a provision of £26.7m to cover the cost of its part in the settlement earlier this year with more than 900 survivors and bereaved family members of the tragedy. The provision is also understood to include the potential outcome of ongoing talks with individuals not included in the BSR Cohort 1 group civil case settlement.

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Speaker: Dylan Secrest

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Construction Dive

JULY 10, 2023

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

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Construction Dive

JULY 10, 2023

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

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Construction Dive

JULY 6, 2023

The contractor’s U.S. health and safety director emphasizes the need to include mental wellness in overall safety.

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Construction Dive

JULY 5, 2023

The Dallas-based contractor will provide project management, cost estimating and engineering support to the war-torn country.

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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

JULY 7, 2023

$30 million in funding will focus on a range of areas, including energy efficient and low-carbon products.

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Construction Dive

JULY 3, 2023

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

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 4, 2023

The owners of Hollywood’s Sunset Studios have put on hold plans to build a £600m film production base in Hertfordshire. Contractor ISG, which signed a pre-construction services agreement to build the vast film studio complex late last year, is now standing down its supply chain. A supplier told the Enquirer : “We’ve been waiting around to confirm start and schedule dates and now have received notification from ISG that everything is on hold. “It’s a real set back be

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Construction Dive

JULY 5, 2023

U.S. data center construction continues to surge following the tech giant’s plans to expand its facilities in central Ohio.

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Construction Dive

JULY 7, 2023

Andrea Ruckstuhl assumed leadership of the Australian contractor and developer’s European business effective July 3.

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Construction Dive

JULY 5, 2023

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

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Construction Dive

JULY 5, 2023

Long before a cyber incident, well-prepared companies set up response teams with workers from multiple departments.

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Construction Dive

JULY 10, 2023

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

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

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Construction Management

Construction Dive

JULY 7, 2023

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

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Construction Dive

JULY 7, 2023

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

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Construction Dive

JULY 31, 2023

The new 215,000-square-foot school will offer construction trades such as plumbing, architecture and masonry as part of its curriculum.

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Construction Dive

JULY 31, 2023

Midfield Satellite Concourse South, which broke ground last month, is part of $15 billion in upgrades underway at Los Angeles International Airport.

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Construction Dive

JULY 31, 2023

Though improving supply chains have helped ease the pace of increases, labor rates pressure contractors.

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Construction Dive

JULY 27, 2023

David Frazier, CEO of Nashville-based Hardaway Construction, employs a mentorship program to help young workers find their path in the industry.

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Construction Dive

JULY 26, 2023

The U.S. arm of the Sweden-based contractor was an early adopter of UAVs and has navigated the challenges and benefits of deploying the tools on site.

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