Construction Dive

MAY 30, 2024

With a state law restricting local governments from mandating heat safety on the horizon, immigrant laborers say bosses refuse their calls for relief.

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The Pro Builder

MAY 30, 2024

FHLBank of Atlanta Commits $10M for New Affordable Housing Program csweeney Thu, 05/30/2024 - 12:58 The initiative will primarily benefit homebuyers in southeastern states A new program from Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLBank Atlanta) could increase the number of homebuyers in southeastern states. Through the new Workforce Housing Plus+ Program, FHLBank of Atlanta is contributing $10 million to affordable housing in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Vir

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Prodyogi

MAY 30, 2024

A flat or low-slope roof assembly is much more than just the visible roofing membrane. It consists of several layers working together to provide long-term durability, energy efficiency, and protection against the elements. Understanding what goes under the roofing membrane is crucial for creating sustainable and efficient roofing systems.

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Construction Placements

MAY 28, 2024

Types of Companies and Consultants Involved in Residential and Commercial Construction Projects Explore the various types of companies and consultants that play critical roles in residential and commercial construction projects, ensuring successful outcomes from planning to completion. The post Types of Companies and Consultants Involved in Residential and Commercial Construction Projects appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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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.

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New Civil Engineer

MAY 27, 2024

Tanya de Hoog’s inaugural address on accepting her role as 2024 president of the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) in January, took as its theme “Engineering with purpose: aligning our values for global impact”. The post IStructE president Tanya de Hoog on elevating engineering to deliver positive change appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Dive

MAY 28, 2024

The number of projects identified or underway is up 40% in the past six months according to the White House, but more money needs to be disbursed.

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The Pro Builder

MAY 28, 2024

New Initiative Enables Builders to Reduce Embodied Carbon qpurcell Tue, 05/28/2024 - 09:51 Creating more efficient homes doesn’t just mean they’ll use less energy after they’re built. It also means the homes have a smaller carbon footprint before and as they’re built—by reducing the emissions from all their materials. This concept, embodied carbon , is one important focus area for RMI , a nonprofit that works to transform energy systems in order to secure a zero-carbon built environment.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 28, 2024

CLEVELAND, OHIO – www.mbma.com: Each year the Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) honors member companies that demonstrate exceptional performance in maintaining workplace safety. These awards are given to Building Systems members as well as Associate members for their performance during the previous calendar year. Safety awards for the 2023 year were presented during the 2024 MBMA Spring Meeting held April 24 – 26 in San Diego, California.

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AEC Business

MAY 31, 2024

Project clients, end-users, influencers, students, funders, and the media all impact the ultimate success of an R&D project. How can you consider them in your communication and communicate effectively? My company, AE Partners, helps built environment R&D projects succeed through communication. Here are a few tips that we’ve found useful for your next R&D project!

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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.

Construction Equipment

Construction Dive

MAY 29, 2024

Speakers at the annual NIBS conference recommended using the “gorilla test” and other techniques to monitor the technology as it evolves.

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The Pro Builder

MAY 31, 2024

1.5M Housing Units Need to Be Added to Balance US Housing Market csweeney Fri, 05/31/2024 - 11:55 The housing market will likely see challenges persist if inventory isn’t added to accommodate growing demand Although housing inventory across the U.S. has increased over the last few years, recent data indicates builders still have a long way to go before they meet demand.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 29, 2024

San Antonio, Texas — Lockwood, Andrews, and Newnam, Inc. (LAN) announces its sponsorship of the new San Antonio section of the American Society of Highway Engineers (ASHE). Highway engineering professionals in the San Antonio area now have a local community dedicated to ASHE’s mission, creating a supportive network with invaluable resources and endless possibilities for growth.

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New Civil Engineer

MAY 28, 2024

The Department for Transport (DfT) has “has achieved very little” in its efforts to bring in rail reform, with Great British Railways’ responsibilities remaining unclear and taxpayers losing out, according to the Public Accounts Committee. The post DfT achieved ‘very little’ on rail reform with Great British Railways role unclear, PAC reports appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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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

MAY 30, 2024

Turner retained the No. 1 crown, but a different builder has worked its way up to the second-place slot in ENR’s annual ranking.

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The Pro Builder

MAY 29, 2024

Black Buffalo Hits Print on First Internationally Code Compliant 3D-Printed Home qpurcell Wed, 05/29/2024 - 08:16 Black Buffalo 3D has broken ground in Fort Worth’s Southside community with its pilot LoMa 3D-printed home at 100 W. Bolt St. The first of its kind in the world, the LoMa home utilizes technology that makes it the first International Code Council Evaluation Service (ICC-ES)-approved home to use load-bearing 3D-printed walls.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 31, 2024

Designed by AO and developed by Beach Street, the 17-acre destination will be California’s first to offer man-made surf waves open to the public Palm Desert, Calif. – Last week marked a significant milestone for wave-seekers and surf enthusiasts as construction began on the highly anticipated DSRT Surf Resort. This 17-acre AO-designed destination in Palm Desert, developed by Beach Street Development & Operations, will be California’s first facility to offer man-made surf waves open to the p

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Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 31, 2024

In the ever-evolving world of construction, financial modeling is a game-changer. It drives intelligent decision-making, minimizes risks, and ensures the revenue health of projects. Crafting precise and insightful financial models is a valuable tool for construction companies. It offers a panoramic view of the asset landscape and enables proactive planning and strategic management.

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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.

Risk Management

Construction Dive

MAY 28, 2024

The $3.7 billion UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, California, and the $1.8 billion Linde Blue Hydrogen plant in Beaumont, Texas, ranked as the top two projects to get underway last month.

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The Pro Builder

MAY 30, 2024

These Housing Markets Are Seeing Higher Than Average Price Increases csweeney Thu, 05/30/2024 - 13:08 The majority of metros where housing costs increased fastest are in the Northeast Home prices in the U.S. rose 6.5% year-over-year in March, but some cities are experiencing greater price gains than others, according to recent insight from housing market platform Realtor.com.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 29, 2024

Doka, a leading supplier of formwork and scaffolding for construction, played a key role in the development of standards for calculating product carbon footprints for the formwork and scaffolding industry. Kenilworth, New Jersey – A product carbon footprint (PCF) measures the total greenhouse gas emissions generated by a product across all relevant material lifecycle phases.

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The Construction Index

MAY 29, 2024

The first batch of reusable pallets with radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags have entered the construction supply chain.

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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.

Risk Management

Construction Dive

MAY 28, 2024

While projects of this scope and size often get mired in litigation, knowing the process from the get-go can help minimize conflicts, attorneys say.

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The Pro Builder

MAY 29, 2024

More Than Half of All Homebuyers Say They Prefer New Homes csweeney Wed, 05/29/2024 - 12:48 This trend comes as the price gap between new and existing homes narrows As housing costs increase, so does homebuyer interest in new homes. According to the National Association of Home Builders’ Eye On Housing blog, 61% of prospective homebuyers say they would prefer a new home over an existing one.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 31, 2024

H&H, in partnership with Roughan & O’Donovan (ROD), marks a significant milestone in the construction of the Clyde Crossing Bridge in Renfrewshire, Scotland. The north leaf was shipped from Arendonk, Belgium, to Vlissingen, Netherlands, and travelled by barge to Renfrewshire. Recently, the second section was floated into place using SPMTs (self-propelled modular transporters).

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Prodyogi

MAY 31, 2024

Alright, let's talk construction. You know, where every hammer swing and concrete pour needs to be on point. It's a world where time is gold, and everything needs to fit together just right. That's why managing construction gear is like the secret sauce for success. Whether you're building a giant skyscraper or your dream home, you've got a ton of heavy machinery doing the heavy lifting.

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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.

Construction Equipment

Construction Dive

MAY 28, 2024

Citing a prolonged market downturn, the Australian company is pivoting to focus solely on domestic work.

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The Pro Builder

MAY 31, 2024

FEMA Announces Additional $300M for National Flood Insurance Program csweeney Fri, 05/31/2024 - 10:07 In total, $660 million in funding has been allocated to strengthen infrastructure in the US The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently announced an additional $300 million in Swift Current funding, an initiative aimed at helping National Flood Insurance Program policyholders recover from flooding.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 30, 2024

St. Louis, MO — Lawrence Group was recently tasked with reimagining 60-year-old Dunn Library at Simpson College into a modern, state-of-the-art hub for teacher education and academic support services. Built in 1965, Dunn Library was nearing the end of its serviceable life. For 60 years, Austrian-American Architect Richard Neutra’s modern masterpiece has stood sentinel over the quad at Simpson College, a private Methodist liberal arts college in Indianola, Iowa.

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