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Top Home Renovation Trends in 2024

The Pro Builder

Top Home Renovation Trends in 2024 ibush Wed, 03/27/2024 - 21:36 A recent Houzz survey finds that the median spend for kitchen and primary bath projects jumped in 2022 and increased again in 2023 A recent survey of of more than 30,000 Houzz website users asked respondents about their home renovations in 2023 and what they're planning for 2024. The survey found that spending has surged during the past three years, with the median amount spent on renovations in 2020 rising by 60% compared with 202

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Key Bridge ‘couldn’t have been expected to withstand impact’

Construction Dive

President Joe Biden said he intends for the federal government to pay to rebuild the span, as re-opening the Port of Baltimore is top priority.

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Fire Safety For Construction Projects

Civil Engineer Blog

Engineers and architects are faced with numerous considerations with smart building design. They need to keep things such as cost, appearance and function at the forefront of the process. The trouble is that it is all too common for another critical element to fall by the wayside, namely that of fire safety. These building professionals […] The post Fire Safety For Construction Projects first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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Instigating industry modernization one transaction at a time

Construction Dive

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

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How Top Firms Protect Margins in Costly Construction Markets

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 This guide details how industry leaders are replacing outdated budgeting with incremental funding, adopting regional procurement, and using digital tools for real-time financial oversight.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.

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Construction Safety Jobs: Ensuring Site Safety

Construction Placements

Construction Safety Jobs: Ensuring Site Safety Last Updated on March 24, 2024 by Admin Revolutionizing Construction through Construction Safety Jobs delves into the critical roles of safety professionals in safeguarding construction sites, ensuring every project reaches its towering ambitions and maintains a foundation of uncompromising safety standards.

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Tangram Interiors Transforms Wpromote’s Los Angeles Headquarters

Civil + Structural Engineer

About the Client: Wpromote is a leading digital marketing agency, specializing in PPC, SEO, email, and social media marketing. In 2023, they approached Tangram Interiors through their architecture and design firm, Studio Blitz, with the challenge of downsizing their Los Angeles headquarters, transitioning from a 25,000-square-foot space to a more dynamic, and efficient 12,000-square-foot space.

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Engineer: Baltimore collapse will change how bridges are built

Construction Dive

The Key Bridge’s modest protections couldn’t stop the 984-foot cargo ship, but safeguards strong enough to do so would be impractical, experts say.

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Baltimore’s 366m span steel truss bridge collapses after being struck by container ship

New Civil Engineer

The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland USA has collapsed after being struck by a container ship. The post Baltimore’s 366m span steel truss bridge collapses after being struck by container ship appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Sales and Texting? Know the Rules

The Pro Builder

Sales and Texting? Know the Rules ibush Tue, 03/26/2024 - 06:00 Texting your sales prospects en masse can be an efficient way to get your message through if you follow these best practices Mike Lyon, Contributing Editor T his article has been updated since its original publication date. My phone rings. “Mom” pops up on the caller ID. She leaves me a voicemail, so I text her, “Hey mom, what do you want?

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The Constructor's Digital Transformation Playbook: Reducing Risk With Technology

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.

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Bowman Appoints Dan Brewer, PE, to Grow Operations in the Carolinas

Civil + Structural Engineer

Reston, VA – Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (the Company or Bowman) (NASDAQ: BWMN), a national engineering services firm delivering infrastructure solutions to customers who own, develop and maintain the built environment, proudly announces the appointment of Dan Brewer, PE, to principal, regional manager, Carolinas’ operations. Operating from Bowman’s Charlotte, NC, office, Brewer will oversee operations across four key offices—Charlotte, Raleigh, Charleston and Columbia—with a focus on dri

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DOT releases $60M for Key Bridge cleanup

Construction Dive

The Federal Highway Administration described the funds as “a down payment” toward the rebuilding and recovery effort.

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Underground construction of London’s £4.5bn Tideway super sewer complete

New Civil Engineer

London’s new £4.5bn super sewer, Thames Tideway, has completed all construction with the lifting of a 1,200t concrete lid to cap off the project’s deepest shaft. The post Underground construction of London’s £4.5bn Tideway super sewer complete appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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On-Demand Webinar: Timeless Comfort—The New American Home 2024

The Pro Builder

On-Demand Webinar: Timeless Comfort—The New American Home 2024 ibush Tue, 03/26/2024 - 12:15 Built in the hills overlooking the Las Vegas Valley and its famous Strip, The New American Home 2024 is a lesson in what makes a house a place people want to live. Watch this webinar to hear insights from Dan Coletti, the home’s designer and the owner of Sun West Custom Homes, and explore the evolution of the home's design, from its thoughtful floor plan and welcoming front walk-up to Dan's extensive use

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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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Entrepreneurial vs. Small Business Thinking

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Mark Zweig Entrepreneurial firms adapt better to a changing environment, are better places to work, and build significant value over time that can be harvested. If you have worked with as many AEC firm owners as I have (and Zweig Group has) over the past 40-plus years, the stark differences in how entrepreneurial firm owners think versus small business owners think would be very apparent.

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Chicago nonprofit recruits hundreds to apprenticeships

Construction Dive

Hire360 targets recruiting minorities and women to the trades, leveraging partnerships with big name developers, contractors and unions.

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DfT’s updated transport infrastructure policy comes under fire from cross-party MPs

New Civil Engineer

The Department for Transport’s (DfT’s) update to its transport infrastructure planning policy has been highly criticised by the Transport Committee chair and Green Party MP Caroline Lucas for its disregard of climate-related targets. The post DfT’s updated transport infrastructure policy comes under fire from cross-party MPs appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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More Listings, Lower Rates This Week

The Pro Builder

More Listings, Lower Rates This Week ibush Fri, 03/29/2024 - 10:32 The market perks up with a recent influx of fresh housing listings, and the week ending March 28 sees a dip in mortgage rates Although mortgage rates have been fluctuating from week to week, home prices for the week ending March 23 managed to hold steady, marking two consecutive weeks of a 0% annual price change compared with the same period in 2023, Realtor.com reports.

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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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SGH ENGINEERING MECHANICS & INFRASTRUCTURE GROUP WELCOMES SENIOR LEADERS PAYMAN TEHRANI AND IKE UDOH

Civil + Structural Engineer

Dr. Tehrani specializes in transportation, water, nuclear, and oil & gas infrastructure; Dr. Udoh brings expertise in offshore wind energy development Waltham, MA – Simpson Gumpertz & Heger’s (SGH) Engineering Mechanics & Infrastructure (EMI) group recently welcomed senior leaders Payman Tehrani and Ike Udoh to the firm, bolstering our advanced analytical capabilities in energy development and water and transportation infrastructure.

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Oracle, Google and Meta lead data center construction surge

Construction Dive

Digital transformation spurred a 46% year-over-year increase in these high-tech builds, according to CBRE, with even bigger numbers on tap for 2024.

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Canal and River Trust appoints Arcadis, RSK, Stantec and more as technical experts

New Civil Engineer

The Canal and River Trust has appointed Arcadis, RSK and Geotechnical Engineering to provide technical expertise on maintaining its assets amidst the “growing challenge of climate change-driven storms and floods”. The post Canal and River Trust appoints Arcadis, RSK, Stantec and more as technical experts appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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What is a Cover Block in Construction? Types and Features

Prodyogi

Cover blocks are definite-sized spacers that are used to lift and hold the reinforcement bars at the required cover distance in the R.C.C. structure. We know the importance of providing nominal cover for reinforced concrete structures.

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How AI Reduces Cost, Safety, and Quality Risks in Construction Projects

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.

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Hexagon partners with Nemetschek Group 

Civil + Structural Engineer

Stockholm, Munich – Hexagon’s Geosystems division and the Nemetschek Group, a leading software provider for the AEC/O and media industries, today announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the digital transformation within the AEC/O industry. As a first step, the partnership is driving the adoption of digital twins by offering their customers a seamlessly integrated end-to-end workflow for efficient and sustainable building operations.

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Meet the 5 women leading major construction firms in Chicago

Construction Dive

The heads of Turner, Mortenson, Gilbane, AECOM Hunt and Powers & Sons in the Windy City talk inclusion, overcoming stereotypes and market dynamics.

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The Garden State Takes a New Approach to Expanding Affordable Housing

The Pro Builder

The Garden State Takes a New Approach to Expanding Affordable Housing ibush Tue, 03/26/2024 - 12:41 New legislation in New Jersey could provide inspiration for eliminating affordable housing hurdles in other places with strong housing markets The costs of renting or owning a home have increased markedly nationwide and states have been left to wrestle with the problem of how to get local governments to enable the creation of more affordable housing options for residents.

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Garden Unit Walkups: 7 Design Strategies for Developers, Owners, and Investors

Build LLC Blog

BUILD reviews the five most important architectural considerations for the design of garden unit walkup apartments. The post Garden Unit Walkups: 7 Design Strategies for Developers, Owners, and Investors appeared first on BUILD Blog.

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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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Sean Yaghobi to Lead Vertical Transportation at WSP

Civil + Structural Engineer

As vertical transportation department manager, Yaghobi focuses on enhancing and reinforcing the firm’s growing range of elevator and escalator design services on transportation and building projects. NEW YORK — Sean Yaghobi joined WSP, a leading engineering, environment and professional services consultancy, as senior vice president and vertical transportation department manager.

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Baltimore’s Key Bridge collapses after ship collision

Construction Dive

The four-lane, 1.6-mile span is a major crossing for Baltimore traffic. It crumpled into the Patapsco River Tuesday morning.

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New-Home Sales Steady During February

The Pro Builder

New-Home Sales Steady During February ibush Mon, 03/25/2024 - 11:31 A small increase in mortgage rates during February led to a flat reading for new-home sales Even though the pace of new-home sales during February was up 5.9% from a year earlier, the National Association of Home Builders' Eye On Housing reports that the seasonally adjusted annual rate for newly built, single-family homes in February edged 0.3% lower to 662,000 units.

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