Build LLC Blog

JULY 10, 2024

BUILD discusses the importance of rural density The post The New Model of Rural Townhomes appeared first on BUILD Blog.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 10, 2024

While it is only halfway through 2024, experts are already developing opinions about the 2025 housing market. According to Fast Company, which cites data from the ResiClub blog, most experts predict an average 2.5% rise in home prices during 2025. Goldman Sachs predicts the highest increase at 4.4%, while Moody's is the most conservative, expecting only a 0.3% rise.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 11, 2024

The twin dangers of flooding and water scarcity are increasing and highly urbanised areas such as London must adapt to mitigate the impact on people, property, and the environment. Here I discuss the concept of ‘sponge cities’ and what London would need to do to… The post What is needed for London to become a Sponge City? appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Dive

JULY 9, 2024

The code update will affect the definition of a major building and how many permits a superintendent can be involved with at one time, according to former DOB assistant commissioner Peter Amato.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 8, 2024

by Jim Highland, PE Florida’s Turnpike Mainline stretches across 312 miles, traversing 11 counties within the state’s peninsula, while the Turnpike Extension spans 47 miles. The High-Pressure Sodium (HPS) lighting that illuminates the Turnpike, a familiar sight on many roadways, is antiquated and no longer being manufactured, making it difficult to repair and replace when necessary.

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Prodyogi

JULY 12, 2024

Watertight facades are a paramount feature for achieving building durability. These facades are essential features to improve the moisture resistance of the building envelope thereby protecting its structural integrity and preventing deterioration of exterior surfaces.

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Construction Dive

JULY 8, 2024

Momentum for these projects has escalated again, fueled by institutional investment and strong underlying fundamentals, according to a recent CBRE report.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 12, 2024

On the heels of celebrating 150,000 environmental regulatory reports generated by customers, Ecobot widens its product offerings for the environmental consulting industry. ASHEVILLE, N.C.- Ecobot, the company driving the digitization of environmental permitting, today announced the launch of its end-to-end photo reporting feature for environmental assessments.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 11, 2024

While home prices are increasing, recent research shows buyers’ expectations do not necessarily align with current prices. According to the National Association of Home Builders’ Eye On Housing blog, 38% of buyers expect to pay less than $250,000 for their next home, and 19% expect to pay less than $150,000. However, this may be unrealistic for most buyers as only 5% of home starts in 2023 are priced below $250,000.

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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

New Civil Engineer

JULY 9, 2024

Water running off roads in the UK is carrying pollution into the country’s waterways and causing “catastrophic damage”, but the issue has “flown under the radar” according to a new whitepaper from Keyline Civils Specialist. The post Road runoff pollution causing ‘catastrophic damage’ to UK’s waterways appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Dive

JULY 10, 2024

Builders have fared well so far this year despite high interest rates, rising prices and emerging weakness in the broader economy, according to ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 10, 2024

Eco-friendly, lighter material is now the safer way to save time and money Underground enclosures are crucial to provide access to fiber networks and electrical equipment while protecting them from frost, rust, and the elements. For decades, these enclosures have been constructed from polymer concrete – a heavy, bulky, unwieldy, unsafe, and environmentally unfriendly product.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 8, 2024

Despite providing higher equity, rising home values are also resulting in higher property taxes for many homeowners. In fact, according to housing market platform Realtor.com, there has been a 54% rise in home values over the past five years. At the same time, in 2022, property tax collections totaled about $760 billion, an increase of 31% since 2018.

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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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New Civil Engineer

JULY 10, 2024

Five out of six shortlisted firms have successfully submitted initial tenders for small modular reactors (SMRs) to Great British Nuclear (GBN) as the body’s competition for rolling out the technology in the UK moves forward. The post 5 out of 6 shortlisted SMR firms submit tenders for Great British Nuclear competition appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Dive

JULY 10, 2024

The Buildings Tech Lab is designed to evaluate technology solutions that can help the city’s Department of Buildings manage construction.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 12, 2024

by Lauren Aguilar, Ph.D., Founder and CEO of illuceo From The Zweig Letter How to make all employees feel safer at work and more willing to build authentic connections. The architecture, engineering, and construction industry is in a recruiting and retention crisis. So how do we attract the right talent and retain them? Within this scarcity we need powerful solutions.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 10, 2024

As concerns about greenhouse gas emissions grow, more developers across the U.S. are looking to incorporate energy efficiency into their building designs. A company in Massachusetts may have found a useful resource for this effort. In Framingham, Mass., electric services company Eversource Energy has established the first networked geothermal neighborhood in the U.S.

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Construction Management

The Construction Index

JULY 12, 2024

Construction of HS2’s new station in west London, Old Oak Common, has moved into a new phase as workers complete the excavation of the huge underground box structure.

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Construction Dive

JULY 11, 2024

Relatives of two workers have sued several contractors, claiming rushed work and shoddy materials led to the fatal jobsite collapse in January.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 9, 2024

RICHMOND, VA — Twenty-two Richmond-area small and diverse business leaders are positioned to take their firms to new heights following their successful completion of Clark Construction Group’s Strategic Partnership Program (SPP). Throughout the six-month executive development course, SPP participants focused on a range of business and construction industry topics, including financial statements and accounting, insurance and bonding, estimating, purchasing, project management, and e

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The Pro Builder

JULY 12, 2024

While many would-be homebuyers are holding off purchasing due to elevated home prices and mortgage rates, real estate investors are continuing to buy up homes. According to housing market platform Realtor.com, investors made up 14.8% of home purchases in Q1 2024. This is the highest percentage since 2001. Of these deals, more than 62% were made by small investors, or those with 10 or fewer homes.

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Construction Management

New Civil Engineer

JULY 11, 2024

The Planning Inspectorate has ruled that National Highways does not have to remove the concrete infill from beneath a 100-year-old bridge in Norfolk, going against the local council’s order. The post Order for National Highways to remove historic bridge infill reversed by Planning Inspectorate appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Dive

JULY 10, 2024

Negotiations between local unions and contractors did not yield an agreement, but Hensel Phelps and the project owner say they’re dedicated to hiring local, disadvantaged businesses.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 11, 2024

The 10-mile section of new canal will provide critical water supplies to farmers in California’s Central Valley Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, along with the Bureau of Reclamation and Friant Water Authority, has announced completion of the first phase of construction for a 10-mile section of the Friant-Kern Canal Middle Reach Capacity Correction Project.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 12, 2024

High housing costs and a lack of inventory remain a challenge for homebuyers in today’s housing market. While these factors benefit sellers, prospective buyers should be cautious when trying to figure out which properties are and aren’t worth purchasing right now. According to GoBankingRates, certain types of homes are expected to see a significant growth in value by 2025 compared with other types of homes.

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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

New Civil Engineer

JULY 8, 2024

The government has announced the immediate lifting of the de facto ban on onshore wind development in England, among other actions to speed up planning decisions. The post Government removes ban on onshore wind development in England appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Dive

JULY 9, 2024

The new line will be the largest single public infrastructure project ever constructed in Santa Clara County, according to a news release.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 9, 2024

Beaumont, TX — Dutchmark Roofing Beaumont TX, a leading roofing Beaumont company serving the communities of Beaumont, Nederland, and surrounding areas, is excited to announce the launch of its range of affordable reroof services, such as roof repair, metal roofing, commercial roofing, and roof replacement, to help more home and business owners improve the security and safety of their roofs.

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