The Pro Builder

JANUARY 17, 2024

What Will It Take to Bring All New and Existing Construction to Net Zero? ibush Wed, 01/17/2024 - 10:54 A new report maps out a path for residential new construction and retrofits to reach urgent climate goals A new report by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Building Technologies Office’s Advanced Building Construction (ABC) Initiative looks at the scale of action needed and the level of urgency required to reach climate goals that would bring all new and existing construction to net zero carbon.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 18, 2024

The semiconductor giant’s plan to import workers from Taiwan sparked strong opposition from the Arizona Building and Construction Trades Council.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 19, 2024

In the dynamic realm of urban infrastructure expansion, there are few challenges as intricate and demanding as adjacent construction projects. Particularly, when these projects involve the proximity of new infrastructure to existing critical transportation arteries, engineers face unique challenges. In this article, we delve into a compelling case study: the construction of a light rail extension adjacent to a heavily utilized freight rail corridor in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Construction News

JANUARY 17, 2024

The Scottish Government has ruled out new hospital construction projects until 2026 at the earliest, a key figure has claimed. NHS Lothian finance director Craig Marriott said ministers north of the border had told local health chiefs that they would be waiting “at least” two… The post NHS chief reveals two-year pause on new Scottish hospital projects appeared first on Construction News.

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The Pro Builder

JANUARY 19, 2024

Mortgage Rates Fall to Lowest Level Since May 2023 ibush Fri, 01/19/2024 - 12:29 The downward trend in rates is expected to continue in 2024, with Fannie Mae anticipating they will decline to under 6% by the end of the year According to Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey released on Thursday, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.6% as of Jan. 11, a slight drop from the previous week when the rate averaged 6.66%, Fox Business reports.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 19, 2024

December’s rebound after three down months signaled “the planning queue is stabilizing,” according to Dodge’s chief economist.

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Construction News

JANUARY 18, 2024

HS2 is preparing to apply for an extension to the injunction banning “disruptive protests” on its route, including on the cancelled phase 2a, Construction News can reveal. The legal measure, first granted in 2022, bans anyone from entering or remaining on HS2-owned land; obstructing or… The post HS2 to renew protester injunction – including for cancelled second phase appeared first on Construction News.

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The Pro Builder

JANUARY 18, 2024

Cities Where It's Easier for Gen Z to Own a Home ibush Thu, 01/18/2024 - 09:35 Cities in the Midwest and South, such as Fort Wayne, Ind., Corpus Christi, Texas, and Detroit, offer America's youngest a homebuying window of opportunity Recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau show that the share of Gen-Z (adults younger than 25) households who own their home is less than 17%.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 16, 2024

Confidence in securing new work jumped for the second consecutive month, fueled by the expectation of rate cuts, according to Associated Builders and Contractors.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 18, 2024

Atlanta – Rich Markwith, PE, is named President of TranSystems Corp., a consulting firm that provides engineering and architecture solutions to the transportation marketplace. Markwith most recently served as the Executive Vice President of Strategy and has held a variety of leadership roles in the firm such as leading the firm’s largest market sector, leading the Southeast region and as a regional sales leader.

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For Construction Pros

JANUARY 16, 2024

According to 2023 U.S. projections, construction firms must attract an estimated 546,000 workers in addition to their normal staffing to meet labor demands. How can the construction industry help fuel a youthful pipeline of talent?

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The Pro Builder

JANUARY 18, 2024

Construction Trades Council Helps Local Kids Stay Warm This Winter ibush Thu, 01/18/2024 - 23:06 Northern Wisconsin Building & Construction Trades Council does its part to help keep local children snug with its annual clothing drive This year marks the third annual clothing drive by the Northern Wisconsin Building & Construction Trades Council, which collects winter clothing and donations for Wisconsin's Superior school district, the Superior Telegram reports.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 16, 2024

From railways to bridges to levees, these civil jobs with price tags in the billions will advance this year.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 15, 2024

INDIANAPOLIS — H.W. Lochner Inc. (Lochner), a leading provider of infrastructure planning and engineering services, has been selected by the Indiana Toll Road Concession Company (ITRCC) to continue serving as owner representative and begin the planning and design of the fourth phase of the Pavement Upgrade for a Superior Highway (PUSH) project.

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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

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New Civil Engineer

JANUARY 15, 2024

Transport minister Huw Merriman has met with MPs in Lancashire to discuss the potential reinstatement of passenger services to the northern section of the Ribble Valley line. The post Reinstatement of disused railway in Lancashire tabled appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Pro Builder

JANUARY 19, 2024

Data Show New-Home Construction Starts Slowed at the End of 2023 ibush Fri, 01/19/2024 - 08:00 Despite falling mortgage rates and a continuing shortage of housing inventory, the annual pace of new-home construction slowed in December According to data released on Thursday, Jan. 18, by the U.S. Census Bureau, the annual pace of new-home construction pulled back 4.3% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.46 million units during December after riding high in November, when the pace was 1.56 mil

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 17, 2024

Energy-harvesting glass, self-driving excavators and modified wood that’s stronger than steel shared the spotlight in Las Vegas last week.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 16, 2024

Provider of powerful AI-based water management systems elevates expectations entering 2024 NEW YORK — As organizations around the world face rising costs related to water damage and increased focus on water sustainability, WINT Water Intelligence is building on its success in 2023 to continue solving these challenges for insurance, construction, facilities, and property management companies.

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Aerial imagery has emerged as a necessary tool for architecture, engineering, and construction firms seeking to improve pre-construction site analysis, make more informed planning decisions, and ensure all stakeholders have access to an accurate visualization of the site to keep the project moving forward. Download our guide and take a deeper look at how aerial imagery can be leveraged to drive project efficiency by reducing unnecessary site visits and providing the accurate details required to

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New Civil Engineer

JANUARY 19, 2024

With Hinkley Point C having recently celebrated the placement of the 245t dome on top of its first reactor building, experts from the industry explain what makes the steel nuclear grade. The post The engineering behind nuclear grade steel as used at Hinkley Point C appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 19, 2024

Mastering the right tone is critical when connecting and communicating with people in the construction business. Whether you're writing an email, making a phone call, or meeting in person, how you present yourself can make all the difference in building strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and partners. Research suggests that as much as 93% of communication is non-verbal , so it's unsurprising that the tone and meaning of emails and messages are misinterpreted as much as half the time.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 16, 2024

Despite the sustained cost moderation, some sticker shock could return in 2024, ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu said.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 19, 2024

New Learning Content Meets Specific Needs of Utility Companies BALTIMORE, MD ― IMAGINiT Technologies continues to enhance its offerings to help Utility companies increase the adoption of technology that enables them to design, plan, manage and maintain their infrastructure. Now utility companies have access to self-paced learning paths with content that is uniquely focused on the way they use Autodesk and Spatial Business System (SBS) products to exchange important documentation to support inte

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New Civil Engineer

JANUARY 18, 2024

Transport secretary Mark Harper has green lit the £1.3bn widening of the A12 between Chelmsford and Colchester and National Highways has released new images showing what the project will look like. The post New images of £1.3bn widening of A12 in Essex released as DCO granted appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 16, 2024

Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) has unveiled its eighth collaboration with CLB Architects, revealing a transformative renovation and expansion project in the heart of Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming. Positioned as the sole U.S. airport within the natural surroundings, the 6,968-m 2 (75,000-sf) terminal redesign blends the concepts of “home” and “travel hub,” offering a convergence of sustainability, functionality, and aesthetic allure.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 18, 2024

Though the physical nature of construction work hasn’t changed, the industry’s office employees increasingly have stayed home since the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 19, 2024

CLEVELAND, OHIO – www.mbma.com: The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) will again be hosting its annual Architecture Faculty Workshop for college and university professors nationwide. This year’s event takes place April 10 in Charlotte, North Carolina and includes a tour of a local metal building manufacturing facility. Registration for the program is now underway at [link] and there is no fee for architecture educators to attend.

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New Civil Engineer

JANUARY 18, 2024

Bridges in the UK may have to close more frequently due to extreme weather events brought on by climate change, but engineers say there are some solutions which can ensure they stay operational for longer. The post The challenge of making bridges more climate-resilient appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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For Construction Pros

JANUARY 15, 2024

In response to the rising rate of both fatal and non-fatal overdoses attributable to opioids, the story behind forming The Alliance for Naloxone Safety In The Workplace and how it's changing the face of the construction site workplace as we know it.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 16, 2024

Recent amendments that limit the amount of retainage an owner can hold could lead to an accounting nightmare for construction firms, a real estate attorney said.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 19, 2024

Walter P Moore, a global engineering firm renowned for its commitment to innovation and engineering excellence, is excited to announce the promotion of Kelly Roberts to the role of Managing Director of the Atlanta Structural Engineering team. In addition to her role as a Principal, Roberts is a distinguished leader in structural design with an extensive portfolio encompassing diverse projects such as educational and healthcare facilities to commercial and healthcare structures.

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