Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Hydrotesting Corrosion Oil and gas companies, tank manufacturers, and shipyards in offshore or coastal environments face a common dilemma. Should they save money by using the abundant seawater around them for hydrotesting or ballasting and risk aggressive corrosion inside their vessels? Or should they pay more for fresh water and avoid exposing their metals to an extra corrosive environment?
The Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Retirement often signals a major shift in a person’s life: many people choose to downsize or move to a more affordable area, or they opt to move in order to enjoy a different lifestyle. With Baby Boomers currently retiring in record numbers, the decisions they make in retirement can affect local economies as Boomer dollars and demand flow to different locales.
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Construction Placements
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
The Psychology of Construction: How Jobsite Environment Affects Worker Productivity The job site environment is crucial to worker productivity. Discover how factors like noise, layout, and lighting impact mental health and performance, and learn practical strategies to create a more efficient and worker-friendly construction site. The post The Psychology of Construction: How Jobsite Environment Affects Worker Productivity appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
The Army Corps of Engineers' $222.7 million contract for the New Lock went to a Kokosing-Alberici-Traylor team.
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.
New Civil Engineer
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
HS2 has revealed a series of improvements to the design for Birmingham Curzon Street station, including additional cycle parking, better accessibility, rain gardens with seating, and a more passenger-friendly layout. The post Accessibility a key feature of latest designs for Birmingham Curzon Street Station appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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The Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Despite continuing economic uncertainty and elevated construction costs, which remain at close to 40% above what they were in February 2020 before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, there are signs that builders may get some relief in the coming months. Analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Producer Price Index data for August 2024 by Associated Builders and Contractors, a national construction industry trade association, shows that although construction input prices did increase sl
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.
Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
BERKELEY, Calif. — Harvest , the innovative technology company behind the award-winning *Smart Thermal Battery *, won a $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to integrate its cutting-edge smart controller with thermal energy storage. This integration promises to streamline HVAC installs, significantly reduce costs, and make next-generation technology more accessible to American homeowners.
AEC Business
SEPTEMBER 15, 2024
AI was a key discussion topic during the Building 2030 Week in Finland. The CIO of Jatke, a GC, explained how they utilize LLMs. The post How to Make LLMs Work in Construction appeared first on AEC Business.
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Construction companies face shifting labor markets, volatile material pricing, and global supply chain disruptions that threaten profitability. This guide details how industry leaders are replacing outdated budgeting with incremental funding, adopting regional procurement, and using digital tools for real-time financial oversight. Learn how to deploy workforce agility, connected jobsite monitoring, automated procurement, and cost simulation models to preserve margin stability.
The Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Over the first seven months of 2024, the total number of single-family permits issued year-to-date nationwide reached 599,308, which is a 13.7% increase over the July 2023 level of 527,158, the National Association of Home Builders' Eye On Housing blog reports. In contrast, the total number of multifamily permits issued nationwide declined during the same period, reaching 279,618, which is 17.2% below the July 2023 level of 337,730.
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Users of Foundation Software, which serves 43,000 construction pros, may be at risk of intrusion if they still use default credentials, according to cybersecurity firm Huntress.
Contractor Bookkeeping
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
Your to-do list is often long and constantly growing longer when you're an entrepreneur. There are a lot of things you need to do, and it can feel like they're all urgent. In such cases, it's easy to push essential tasks to the side and focus on less vital activities, but that often means you miss deadlines, make mistakes, or always feel like you're trying to catch up.
AEC Business
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
Chicago Build is the largest construction and design show in the Midwest. It will take over McCormick Place on October 22 and 23, 2024! The post Chicago Build Expo 2024 appeared first on AEC Business.
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.
The Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
More young people are becoming interested in careers in construction and the trades, and a recent survey suggests social media may be a leading cause for this. The survey, which was conducted by power tools manufacturer DEWALT and WorldSkills International during the recent 2024 WorldSkills Competition, an annual vocational skills competition, found that more than 44% of young trades professionals were influenced by social media in choosing their careers.
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
The new courses offered by the university’s college of engineering educate students on safety practices, wellness, leadership and ethics.
New Civil Engineer
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
The Transport Action Network (TAN) has demanded the Department for Transport (DfT) cancel £15bn worth of upcoming road schemes tabled by the previous Conservative government, including the £9bn Lower Thames Crossing. The post Transport Action Network demands DfT cancel £15bn worth of ‘unaffordable’ Conservative road schemes appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
AEC Business
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
William Stewart delves into the burgeoning field of health and well-being in the built environment, a relatively new focus within real estate. The post The Well-Being Revolution in Real Estate: Trends, Tech, and Transformation appeared first on AEC Business.
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.
Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
Two new key hires strengthen FYLD’s mission to improve safety and efficiency through digitization Denver, CO – FYLD , the AI-powered field work execution platform for the global infrastructure sector, today announced the appointment of Cameron Barrett as Vice President of Energy in North America, and Aaron Robinson as Director of Strategic Partnerships.
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
In today’s volatile lending environment, it's important to know the signs that could indicate a client is in distress, says a construction attorney.
The Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
Single-family rent prices have remained stable through the summer. According to a recently released Single-Family Rent Index from CoreLogic, a provider of property information, there was a 2.8% year-over-year increase in rents for single-family properties. Before 2020, rent growth typically ranged between 2% to 4%, averaging 3.4%. High-end rental properties saw rents grow by 2.9%, compared with 1.8% in July 2023, while low-end rents dropped by 0.2% year-over-year, a shift from the 4.2% increase
AEC Business
SEPTEMBER 15, 2024
How do you build new employee or subcontractor habits that are necessary but still need consistency? For example, how do you make workers log daily activities with a new project management software? The post The Power of Immediate Incentives appeared first on AEC Business.
Speaker: Claire Grosjean, Global Finance & Operations Executive
Finance teams are drowning in data—but is it actually helping them spend smarter? Without the right approach, excess spending, inefficiencies, and missed opportunities continue to drain profitability. While analytics offers powerful insights, financial intelligence requires more than just numbers—it takes the right blend of automation, strategy, and human expertise.
Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
Training burn of a structure and vehicles designed for fire and safety awareness GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. — First Onsite Property Restoration (First Onsite), one of North America’s largest disaster recovery and restoration providers for commercial enterprises, is co-hosting a Live Burn and Education Seminar on September 30 at the Stephenson County Fairgrounds in Freeport, Illinois.
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
The Australian company has sold off some of its New York and New Jersey projects and made a deal to finish a stalled mixed-use tower in California.
The Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
Existing-home sales are declining. In August, existing-home sales dropped by 2.5% month-over-month to an annual rate of 3.86 million, according to housing market platform Zillow. Compared with the same time last year, existing-home sales dropped by 4.2%. This decrease in sales comes as the median home sales price saw a slight increase. In August, the median home sales price was $416,700, up 3.1% from a year ago but lower than the 3.9% increase seen in July.
Build LLC Blog
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
BUILD discusses IDEO's focuses on systematic design, longevity of experiences, and taking responsibility for the entire lifespan of a product. The post Designing Circular Economies and Delivering Disproportionate Impacts; An Interview with Jeremy Innes-Hopkins of IDEO appeared first on BUILD Blog.
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Risk management in construction faces pressure from tighter margins, compressed timelines, and increasing complexity. This guide shows how AI strengthens project stability by predicting risks across cost, schedule, safety, supply chains, and workforce planning. AI algorithms analyze procurement data, subcontractor bids, equipment performance, and site conditions to identify potential disruptions.
Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
BREA, CA —In Stockholm, home to Northern Europe’s largest urban rail network, commuter ferries and buses complement its extensive rail service, forming a seamlessly integrated city transport network. With 480 routes and 5,000 stops, Stockholm’s bus system strategically links urban mainline, suburban mainline, non-mainline routes, community service buses, and night buses.
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
The contractor will lead the design and construction of Sunfish Solar 2, which will be one of the largest solar facilities in the state when finished.
The Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
The population of Americans aged 85 and older is expected to double by 2040, which is causing many communities to rethink how they can meet the needs of their aging populations. According to the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University (JCHS), the Older Americans Act (OAA) has created a national strategy for aging, building on local and state planning efforts.
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