The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Open construction jobs fell at the end of September to 288,000, down 12% from the previous month and 32% on a year-over-year basis, according to Construction Dive. In September, 3.4% of construction jobs remained unfilled, lower than the 4.5% national average. While some experts attribute this shift in job openings to Hurricane Helene, it is only partially to blame as the decline began much earlier, says Macrina Wilkins, senior research analyst for the Associated General Contractors of America.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The new campus will support and inspire Visual Arts students for years to come FULLERTON, Calif. – C.W. Driver Companies , a leading builder serving California since 1919, has completed a 85,400 square-foot renovation and new construction combination project for California State University, Fullerton’s Visual Arts Complex. The $59.8M project includes the renovation and seismic upgrade of existing buildings, a new education building containing digital fabrication and arts facilities, and a new

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 30, 2024

From a chatbot that speaks builders’ language to tech that corrals massive amounts of data captured from scans, this month’s offerings are aimed at simplifying complex tasks.

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Wolgast Corporation

OCTOBER 28, 2024

As a Design-Builder , we take on the role of advocate for our clients and put ourselves in their shoes while carefully making design and construction decisions. What would they choose to do to effectively save money and time without sacrificing quality or building longevity? We are currently working on a building for Chippewa Nature Center that our Architect, Neil Frank, resourcefully designed using materials that would save time and money.

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New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Successful delivery of the complex array of tunnels and marine works for the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station is down to “relentless collaboration”, Balfour Beatty project director Roger Frost tells NCE. The post Interview: Balfour project director credits ‘relentless collaboration’ in Hinkley Point C success appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Builders must walk a fine line between sharing their specialized expertise and passing on specific details gained from other owners’ projects, lawyers say.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Procrastination can be a formidable foe for small business owners. With endless responsibilities, it's easy to fall into the trap of putting off important tasks for later. The fast-paced construction world can lead to missed deadlines, increased costs, and frustrated clients. Delayed decisions and unfinished tasks not only affect timelines but can also impact budgets and client satisfaction.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Great British Nuclear (GBN) has revealed its commercial pipeline has £890M-£1.1bn worth of work up for grabs and implied its small modular reactor (SMR) competition plans to appoint two suppliers. The post £1.1bn of works included in Great British Nuclear’s SMR project pipeline appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Roads Online

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Converge will provide a sneak peek into the future of the construction sector, showing off innovative materials, machines and methods. Image: Image: stock.adobe.com/Summit Art Creations. Want to see what the future has in store for the infrastructure sector? Then welcome to Converge. Converge is a brand-new expo that for the first time will bring together Municipal Works and Commercial and Civil Construction, to provide attendees a glimpse at Australia’s infrastructure future.

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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

Construction Dive

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The Big Build, held in Washington, D.C., provides families with hands-on experiences to learn about construction and engineering.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

CAMP HILL, Pa. – Lane Enterprises, LLC today announced it has opened a new plastic pipe production facility in Longview, Washington. The 38-acre site with 19-acres in use, will also act as a stocking distribution yard for the company’s steel pipe, stormwater chambers and allied products. Currently, two lines are producing corrugated high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe in diameters from four to sixty inches with plans to add a third line.

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Construction News

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Parm Bhangal is managing director of Bhangals Construction Consultants and My Build Estimate During and following the pandemic, the construction industry was hit by a perfect storm of factors that it is struggling to bounce back from. In fact, 2024 has seen 4,310 UK construction… The post Could the Budget signal a rebuilding of the construction industry?

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed that the government will fund the HS2 tunnels from west London to Euston in central London, among other transport and energy spending committments, during the Autumn Budget today (30 October). The post Autumn Budget: Funding for HS2 Euston tunnels and other rail schemes among commitments 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.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 28, 2024

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

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Applications for Home Builders Institute’s Schools to Skills Grant application is now open through Dec. 20, 2024, according to the National Association of Home Builders. With the goal of giving more students with the option to enter the residential construction industry, the grant provides schools with needed resources to implement HBI’s Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training (PACT) program.

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PC Construction

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Last week, PC joined PurposeEnergy for a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the completion of construction for the new Middlebury Resource Recovery Center (MRRC) in Vermont. The MRRC is an industrial organic waste treatment center for converting food and beverage residuals and wastewater into renewable energy and treated water. The 2,600-square-foot, two-story facility, situated on a half-acre site in Middlebury, consists of an anaerobic digester, a generator to produce renewable electricity from d

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 26, 2024

Better Tools are now availalble for construction estimators to drive significantly improved contruction cost visibility. Approximately 90,000 line items with locally researched labor, material, and equipment costs are essential for superior cost visibility. Current data, available exclusive from Four BT, LLC (4Bt) offers granular, real-time insights into the actual cost dynamics specific to a project’s location.

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Construction Management

Construction Dive

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The National Transportation Safety Board said two motorists driving too fast likely caused the 2023 collision.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has announced that a consortium comprising Vinci Construction Grands Projets and Walsh Construction Company has won the $2.78bn (£2.14bn) contract to design and construct the Red Line extension. The post Vinci-Walsh JV wins £2.1bn contract to extend Chicago’s Red Line appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction News

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The government has announced a 1.2 percentage point rise in employers’ national insurance (NI) contributions, but has taken measures to protect small businesses from the rise. In today’s Budget, chancellor Rachel Reeves said that the employers’ NI rate will increase to 15 per cent from… The post Budget: SMEs protected from employer NI rate hike appeared first on Construction News.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 30, 2024

If your projects are overbudget, late, and continue to go “off the rails”, it may be time to transform construction cost estimating practices. Transform Construction Cost Estimating Traditionally cost estimates are created by either contacting local constractors or subconstractors, or by using a national average construction cost database and applying a cost factor.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The Webuild Group subsidiary will build the I-4 at SR-33 Interchange in Lakeland, solidifying the Sunshine State as a key market for the North Carolina contractor.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Zero hours contracts have been used by the construction industry for many years due to the flexibility this type of arrangement provides. They are particularly useful on construction sites where there may be no guaranteed amount of work due to fluctuating project demands. However, due… The post Is time up for zero hours contracts? appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction News

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) has announced changes to its unskilled worker certification in a bid to encourage site operatives to take up training. Executive director of operations Gary Mortimer said reducing how long Labourer cards are valid would encourage new industry entrants to… The post CSCS changes cards to encourage worker upskilling appeared first on Construction News.

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Roads Online

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Image courtesy of the New South Wales Government. Applications are now open to all state and territory governments and Local Government Authorities across Australia for the development of safer and better active transport connections, as part of the Federal Government’s $100 million Active Transport Fund. The Active Transport Fund will contribute up to $5 million per project to construct new or upgrade existing bicycle and walking paths, with the program aiming to encourage more participation in

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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

Construction Dive

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Construction-related sales fell 7% year over year for the heavy equipment maker, whose financial health is seen as a bellwether for the industry.

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Civil Engineer Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Starting a construction company can be a profitable venture under the right circumstances. Construction is an industry that will always be in demand and will not yield easily to automation. If you have experience in construction and want to start your own company, be sure to research requirements, laws, and business basics before taking the […] The post How to Start a Construction Company?

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Construction News

OCTOBER 29, 2024

John Hayes is managing partner of employment and regulatory specialist law firm Constantine Law The Labour Government’s Employment Rights Bill (ERB) was published, as promised, within 100 days of Labour winning power, on 10 October. The ERB, when finished, will amount to the biggest changes… The post What Labour’s Employment Rights Bill means for the construction industry appeared first on Construction News.

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