Construction Dive

JULY 5, 2023

While year-over-year spending remains positive, segments such as commercial construction and infrastructure posted declines in May.

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JULY 3, 2023

The former finance chief of Carillion has been banned from being a company director for 11 years. Zafar Khan voluntarily agreed with the disqualification by the Insolvency Service who are also pursuing cases against other former Carillion directors. A spokesperson said: “The Insolvency Service, acting on behalf of The Secretary of State for Business and Trade, has accepted a disqualification undertaking from Zafar Iqbal Khan for 11 years for his conduct as a director of Carillion Plc.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 6, 2023

A new I-17 regional drainage system designed to reduce the risk of stormwater flooding in underpasses between Peoria Avenue and Greenway Road in Phoenix is ready to operate in time for this summer’s monsoon. The Arizona Department of Transportation managed construction of the $38 million drainage system on behalf of the Maricopa Association of Governments, the Valley’s metropolitan planning organization.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 6, 2023

US Construction Spending Accelerates as Housing Starts Rise ldeakins Thu, 07/06/2023 - 12:27 U.S. construction spending exceeded expectations in May amid rising demand in the new-home market After a 0.4% increase in April, U.S. construction spending rose 0.9% in May, more than the 0.6% gain originally forecast by economists polled by Reuters. Spending on private construction projects rose 1.1%, while investment in residential construction rebounded 2.2% after a 0.9% drop the previous month.

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Construction Dive

JULY 6, 2023

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

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 7, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – The Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance (SSSBA) and West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) teamed up to develop and publish standard bridge plans for composite rolled beam girders and composite plate girders. The plans will allow owners and engineers to cut project costs and save time since they will not need to design the steel girders.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 7, 2023

Webinar on Demand: What Will the Fed Do Next? ibush Fri, 07/07/2023 - 06:01 GDP, inflation, job openings, productivity levels, government spending, building materials costs, and regulatory costs. If you want to know how these factors are affecting housing demand, production, and affordability, tune in to this webinar with Dr. Robert Dietz, the National Association of Home Builders' chief economist, and Pro Builder editorial director Rich Binsacca for a look at current economic conditions and t

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Construction Dive

JULY 5, 2023

The Pittsburgh bridge demonstrates what can happen to the other 46,000 spans across the country that are at a similar level of risk.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 4, 2023

The owners of Hollywood’s Sunset Studios have put on hold plans to build a £600m film production base in Hertfordshire. Contractor ISG, which signed a pre-construction services agreement to build the vast film studio complex late last year, is now standing down its supply chain. A supplier told the Enquirer : “We’ve been waiting around to confirm start and schedule dates and now have received notification from ISG that everything is on hold. “It’s a real set back be

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Speaker: Dylan Secrest

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Construction Management

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 6, 2023

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Standard Lithium Ltd. (“ Standard Lithium ” or the “ Company ”) (TSXV: SLI) (NYSE American: SLI) (FRA: S5L), a leading near-commercial lithium company, is pleased to announce the appointment of David Park as Senior Strategic Advisor. Mr. Park, a highly experienced executive with a strong energy and industrial sector background, joins Standard Lithium following his retirement from Koch Industries after 28 years.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 4, 2023

Architects’ Outlook for Future Floor Plans qpurcell Tue, 07/04/2023 - 15:51 What’s in store for the future of production home design? The New Home Trends Institute (NHTI) partnered with Pro Builder to ask hundreds of architects and residential home designers about their ongoing projects. The survey, conducted annually, revealed some insights from industry professionals on how floor space will be used in the coming years.

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Construction Dive

JULY 5, 2023

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

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 4, 2023

The Building Research Establishment has confirmed it will no longer work with insulation giants Kingspan and Celotex. The testing and research body said its decision was a direct result of evidence which emerged during the Grenfell Tower inquiry. A BRE spokesperson said: “BRE no longer accepts any new work on behalf of Kingspan or Celotex following evidence heard during the course of this Inquiry.

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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.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 7, 2023

San Francisco, CA, July 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Riviera Partners , the leading global executive search firm specializing in executive leadership placements in technology, product, and design talent, has welcomed back Jeff Campbell as a Partner in its Private Equity-backed practice. Campbell originally joined the company in 2018 when his recruiting firm, Alpha Advisors, merged with Riviera Partners.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 7, 2023

Oatey Women’s Resource Network Teaches Plumbing Skills to Girls ldeakins Fri, 07/07/2023 - 11:43 Oatey Co. recently sponsored a plumbing day at the weeklong 'Let’s Build' Construction Camp for Girls Plumbing manufacturer Oatey Co. recently sponsored a plumbing day at Northeast Ohio's 'Let’s Build' Construction Camp for Girls, a program that aims to introduce middle-school-age and high-school-age girls to career opportunities in the skilled trades.

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Construction Dive

JULY 7, 2023

$30 million in funding will focus on a range of areas, including energy efficient and low-carbon products.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 4, 2023

Developer Related Argent has gained consent for a pioneering 9-storey mass-timber office building at the Brent Cross Town redevelopment in north London. Designed by architect Bennetts Associates, the 2 Copper Square project relies on an engineered timber frame and will use off-site construction to set industry-leading targets for embodied carbon reduction, operational efficiency and user wellbeing.

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Construction Management

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 3, 2023

By Luke Carothers Currently under construction in Egypt is a two-line monorail rapid transit system, which, when completed, will be the longest driverless monorail system in the world. The completion of the Cairo Monorail will create the first public transportation links from the New Administrative Capital and 6th of October City to the Cairo metropolitan area, facilitating the movement of residents and visitors of Greater Cairo and reducing the usage of private cars, leading to a reduction in C

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 4, 2023

National Highways is planning on closing a village road for 13 weeks as it will remove 1,600t of stone and concrete used to infill the historic Great Musgrave bridge in Cumbria. The post 13-week road closure needed to remove Great Musgrave bridge concrete infill appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Dive

JULY 6, 2023

The contractor’s U.S. health and safety director emphasizes the need to include mental wellness in overall safety.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 4, 2023

Developer London Square has destroyed a vulgar trophy following a complaint from a subcontractor. The “C**t of the Week” cup has now been melted-down by the developer which is a major player in the capital’s residential market. The Enquirer understands the trophy was occasionally awarded to subcontractors and London Square employees when minor mistakes occurred on sites.

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Site Planning

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 4, 2023

DESTIN, FLA. (June 30, 2023) – From the beginning, Rhino Shield’s ceramic elastomeric coatings were formulated to minimize environment impacts. Rhino Shield is non-toxic, low VOC, low odor, non-flammable and safe for skin contact. A truly eco-friendly product, when applied the ceramic topcoat also creates a low-e thermal barrier that saves energy by rejecting heat.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 2, 2023

In the month in which we celebrated International Women in Engineering Day, several female appointments were made in senior roles around the sector. The post Movers and shakers: Biggest construction and engineering appointments in June 2023 appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Dive

JULY 5, 2023

The Dallas-based contractor will provide project management, cost estimating and engineering support to the war-torn country.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 6, 2023

Construction buyers reported a drop in overall output in June for the first time in five months. The bellwether S&P Global/CIPS UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index recorded 48.9 in June, down from 51.6 in May and below the neutral 50.0 threshold for the first time in five months. The index was dragged down by a steep decline in residential work.

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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.

Construction Management

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 4, 2023

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SHARC International Systems Inc. ( CSE: SHRC ) ( FSE: IWIA ) ( OTCQB: INTWF ) (“SHARC Energy” or the “Company”) is thrilled to announce the strategic addition of industry veteran Michael Albertson to our executive team as the President of SHARC Energy (US) Systems Inc. Albertson, with his extensive experience and proven track record as a renewable thermal energy expert with a focus on Thermal Energy Networks (“ TENs

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 6, 2023

Formwork specialist Peri has completed the 12th and final shipment of its 10,000t of customised steel formwork to the Fehmarnbelt tunnel factory at Rødbyhavn, Denmark. The post Delivery of 10,000t of custom steel formwork marks milestone for Fehmarnbelt tunnel appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Dive

JULY 3, 2023

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

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