Construction input prices dip for second straight month
Construction Dive
JULY 15, 2024
The cost of materials tumbled in June, likely due to lower project starts in a number of segments, according to Associated Builders and Contractors.
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Stonhehenge Tunnel | Final legal battle starts as expenditure to date tops £160M
New Civil Engineer
JULY 15, 2024
The final legal appeal against the A303 Stonehenge Tunnel enters court today, 15 July, as the expenditure on the project has been revealed as £166M despite main work not having commenced. The post Stonhehenge Tunnel | Final legal battle starts as expenditure to date tops £160M appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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HS2: costs rise on phase one works
Construction News
JULY 15, 2024
Costs have risen on the main civils works of HS2 in the south of England. Skanska revealed in a stock market statement on Friday that it is set to receive an extra £50m for its role on the southern section of the megaproject after agreeing… The post HS2: costs rise on phase one works appeared first on Construction News.
Plans go in for £2bn Edgware tower blocks
The Construction Index
JULY 15, 2024
Property developer Ballymore has submitted an outline planning application to demolish Edgware’s Broadwalk Shopping Centre, bus station and garage and put up more than 3,000 new homes.
12 Reasons Specialty Contractors Need a Construction-Specific Software Platform
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Construction project abandonments surge
Construction Dive
JULY 16, 2024
Developers are also delaying jobs, including Amtrak’s $175 million redevelopment of Baltimore’s Penn Station.
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To Target Older Home Buyers and Sellers, Consider Their Emotions
The Pro Builder
JULY 15, 2024
“We hear directly from our customers just how emotional the moving process can be,” says Kerry Melcher, head of real estate at Opendoor, a company that buys and sells homes online.To get a better understanding of the emotions involved, Opendoor commissioned a survey, conducted in late 2023, of over 2,000 US adults who had bought or sold homes (or had begun to do so) within the previous year.
Bridge replacement at Oxford station indefinitely delayed due to complex mains rerouting
New Civil Engineer
JULY 15, 2024
Network Rail and its contractor Kier have indefinitely delayed the replacement of the railway bridge over Botley Road as part of the £161M Oxford station upgrade to the complexity of rerouting utilities. The post Bridge replacement at Oxford station indefinitely delayed due to complex mains rerouting appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
$1.15B Great Lakes dam project enters construction phase
Construction Dive
JULY 15, 2024
Illinois and Michigan are partnering on the Brandon Road Interbasin to stave off invasive carp and other aquatic nuisance species.
Herzog Partners with DBK to Build Amtrak’s New Penn Coach Yard Maintenance Facility
Civil + Structural Engineer
JULY 16, 2024
On-site construction is on schedule to begin in October PHILADELPHIA — Herzog Contracting Corporation and Dana B. Kenyon Company (DBK) have started preconstruction on Amtrak’s new Penn Coach Yard Heavy Maintenance Facility near Philadelphia’s 30th Street Amtrak Train Station. This project is the first of six facility upgrades across Amtrak’s network.
The Ultimate Checklist for Choosing the Right Construction Management Software
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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.
Showing Appreciation Can Boost Retention and Productivity in Construction Crews
The Pro Builder
JULY 16, 2024
Construction workers tackle physically demanding tasks on a daily basis, and feeling undervalued only makes these tasks that much more strenuous. According to For Construction Pros, showing appreciation can enhance worker motivation and commitment, which in turn boosts productivity and helps with retention. Leaders can show their gratitude through various means, including offering competitive pay and benefits, providing flexibility, and fostering an inclusive work environment.
Former parking lot to be reimagined as affordable Passive House project
Construction Specifier
JULY 19, 2024
The project will transform a former parking lot into a community hub. Photo courtesy Julienne Schaer Construction has kicked off on The Lirio, a 112-unit, permanently affordable mixed-use Passive House development in Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood. The project by Housing Works, a non-profit working toward tackling homelessness, and real estate company Hudson Companies, will transform a former parking lot into a community hub.
4 ways supplier diversity helps you win in construction
Construction Dive
JULY 17, 2024
Engaging with underrepresented subs and disributors can give you a business edge and strengthen the depth of your procurement channels, according to a small business liaison officer.
Coastal restoration project gives threatened coastal plant another chance
Civil + Structural Engineer
JULY 19, 2024
Back in 2000, Dag Madara, a geographer with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District was walking on Monmouth Beach, New Jersey, the location of the agency’s Atlantic Coast of New Jersey Sandy Hook to Barnegat Inlet Beach Erosion Control Project. He was monitoring the federally threatened bird – the Piping Plover ( Charadrius melodus ), one of several environmental conservation measures performed by the agency on all coastal restoration projects to ensure wildlife is not harmed.
The Art of Contingency Planning: Dealing with Unforeseen Costs
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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
Homes Are Selling for Less Than the Appraised Value
The Pro Builder
JULY 19, 2024
There appears to be a gap between the amount homes are being appraised for and the actual sales price. According to financial services company Progress in Lending Association, home appraisal values were higher than sales prices 51% of the time during the first half of 2024. This is the largest gap between appraisals and sales prices recorded since 2020, when 42% of homes were appraised above the sales price.
Design unveiled for new air traffic control tower in Indiana
Construction Specifier
JULY 18, 2024
At 39 m (129 ft), the project will replace the existing 80-year-old, 23-m (78-ft)-tall tower on the airport’s grounds. Photo courtesy Conica Undertaken by Marlon Blackwell Architects, this project will replace an existing 80-year-old, 23-m (78-ft)-tall tower at Columbus Municipal Airport in Indiana. The 39-m (129-ft) tower’s shape has been designed to resemble the aerodynamic lines of an aircraft and will be clad in aluminum and stainless steel.
What employers can expect following the end of Chevron deference
Construction Dive
JULY 18, 2024
For one thing, the Department of Labor’s regulations may not fare well under federal courts’ scrutiny post-Chevron, a former DOL official told HR Dive.
Great British Energy Bill to ‘accelerate investment in renewable energy’ with £8.3bn backing
New Civil Engineer
JULY 18, 2024
Plans for a publicly owned power company headquartered in Scotland and backed by £8.3bn capitalisaion have been made official through the Great British Energy Bill, which will “help accelerate investment in renewable energy”. The post Great British Energy Bill to ‘accelerate investment in renewable energy’ with £8.3bn backing appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
From Plan to Reality: Unlocking the Power of Aerial Imagery for AEC
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What Impact Can Design Have on Housing Affordability?
The Pro Builder
JULY 19, 2024
When building housing, design choices not only affect quality of life but can also play a major part in the project's affordability. According to a Multi-Housing News interview with Margi Glavovic Nothard, founder and design director of Glavovic Studio, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., effective design is a collaborative team effort that addresses sustainability, improves daily living, and tackles housing affordability.
Don't Let The Numbers Lie: Detecting And Preventing Bookkeeping Fraud
Contractor Bookkeeping
JULY 19, 2024
Employee fraud can seriously affect any business; the construction industry is no exception. We have discussed this numerous times in our podcasts and blog posts. Unfortunately, we still get calls from construction business owners who unknowingly become victims of this financial nightmare. That is why it is important to revisit this topic and emphasize the need to be proactive and vigilant so it doesn't happen to you.
The key to talking about mental health: ‘Make sure people feel comfortable.’
Construction Dive
JULY 18, 2024
Skanska USA says its outreach programs in Ohio and Tennessee have had a real impact in removing the stigma around sensitive subjects.
Miliband nods through 4,000-acre solar farms
The Construction Index
JULY 16, 2024
Energy secretary Ed Miliband has approved the covering of nearly 4,000 acres of Lincolnshire farmland with solar panels.
How ERPs Are Reshaping Efficiency in the Construction Industry
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Remodeling Spending Expected to Improve in 2025
The Pro Builder
JULY 19, 2024
Remodeling projects are back on track after a recent slowdown in activity. A report from the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University indicates homeowner expenditures for improvements and repairs should start to stabilize during the first half of 2025, with declines in annual spending easing to just -0.5% in Q2 2025. Additionally, annual spending on homeowner improvements and maintenance is expected to reach $466 billion through Q2 2025, which is on track with spending habits seen
Estiblishment of National Energy System Operator delayed by National Grid
New Civil Engineer
JULY 19, 2024
National Grid has delayed the formation of National Energy System Operator (NESO) until autumn this year. The post Estiblishment of National Energy System Operator delayed by National Grid appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Clark completes first phase of Andretti Global headquarters
Construction Dive
JULY 15, 2024
The nearly 400,000-square-foot facility in Fishers, Indiana, will more than quadruple the size of the auto racing giant’s current headquarters.
Avoiding Opioids and Heal Prior to and After Surgery for Those in Recovery
For Construction Pros
JULY 15, 2024
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Liebherr intros Large Wheel Loader with Hydrogen Engine
Equipment World
JULY 16, 2024
The L 566 H's hydrogen reciprocating piston engine is the "optimal power source" for larger equipment, offering comparable performance to diesel, Liebherr says.
Construction product manufacturers exposed as digital dawdlers
The Construction Index
JULY 18, 2024
Research published by the Construction Leadership Council suggests that construction product manufacturers are still living in the 20th century.
These 6 contech firms just raised investor cash
Construction Dive
JULY 17, 2024
Companies that track construction activity, provide innovative safety tech and help contractors manage change orders have reaped venture funding in recent weeks.
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