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Tiny Homes Are Affordable, but There's More to Consider

The Pro Builder

If you have the space and legal clearance, building a tiny home can be an affordable option. According to Fast Company, many tiny homes are becoming more attainable, with several options now available to order from Walmart. One of the retailer's Chinese-made tiny home options is a 19-by-20-foot expandable prefabricated house—costing just $15,900—which unfolds from a shipping container into a studio cottage with insulated walls, windows, and space for a bedroom, living room, kitchen, dining

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Construction backlog rebounds in wake of rate cut

Construction Dive

After briefly falling at the end of the summer, the amount of work on builders’ books rose again following the Fed’s loosening last month.

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How to Face Civil Engineering Interview: 2024 Updated Guide

Construction Placements

How to Face Civil Engineering Interview: 2024 Updated Guide Read to know about How To Face Civil Engineering Interview In 2024. A definitive guide on how to face construction Jobs interview. The post How to Face Civil Engineering Interview: 2024 Updated Guide appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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PCL Lands $300M Seattle Rail Yard Contract to Power Amtrak’s Green Future

Construction Today

PCL Construction, a Canadian firm with US headquarters in Denver, has secured a $300 million contract to modernize Amtrak’s King Street Yard in Seattle. Funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the project aims to enhance Amtrak’s maintenance capabilities and support the new Amtrak Airo trains, set to begin service in 2026.

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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 This guide details how industry leaders are replacing outdated budgeting with incremental funding, adopting regional procurement, and using digital tools for real-time financial oversight.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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Meet Pro Builder's 2024 Forty Under 40 Class of Inspiring Young Leaders

The Pro Builder

Meet Pro Builder's 2024 class of energetic, innovative young leaders who represent the future of the housing industry. Congratulations to the 2024 Forty Under 40!

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COWI reaches major milestone on McKinley Bridge 

Civil + Structural Engineer

Los Angeles, CA – COWI, a leading global engineering consultancy has reached a major milestone in California by successfully completing the move of the 290’ steel network tied arch for the McKinley Grade Separation Project in the City of Corona, California. The bridge was moved with self propelled modular transporters (SPMTs) from the staging yard to its final position and crossed Sampson Avenue, the Arlington Flood Control Channel, and two BNSF mainline tracks.

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Essential Strategies For Sales Success In The Construction Business

Contractor Bookkeeping

In the competitive construction world, having a strong sales strategy is essential for sustaining and growing your business. A well-defined approach can increase your project pipeline and create lasting client relationships. It will give you a framework for generating leads, closing deals, and ultimately increasing revenue through nurturing existing accounts, thought leadership, and practical pricing discussions.

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A Sustainable Home for Displaced People

The Pro Builder

Today, about 120 million people have been forcibly displaced from their homes.

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5 airport megaprojects reach new heights

Construction Dive

Priced in the billions, these new gates, runways, concourses and other improvements are underway around the country.

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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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HCSS Announces Integration Capabilities with Microsoft Intune

Civil + Structural Engineer

Integration Allows Secure Management of HCSS Plans and Field Apps on Mobile Devices in Heavy Civil Construction Applications SUGAR LAND, Texas — HCSS, the leading provider of software helping heavy civil construction businesses streamline their operations, is proud to announce that two of its core mobile applications, HCSS Plans and HCSS Field, are now fully integrated with Microsoft Intune.

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7 design lessons for future-proofing academic medical centers

BDC Network

7 design lessons for future-proofing academic medical centers 0 qpurcell Fri, 10/18/2024 - 08:32 Healthcare Facilities HOK’s Paul Strohm and Scott Rawlings and Indiana University Health’s Jim Mladucky share strategies for planning and designing academic medical centers that remain impactful for generations to come. Higher Education University Buildings Healthcare Facilities Designers Architects Academic medical centers (AMCs) are training grounds for physicians and destinations for leading-edge

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September/October 2024

The Pro Builder

September/October 2024 [link] ibush Tue, 10/15/2024 - 13:57

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$2.3B Virginia bridge will have impact ‘from Boston to Miami’

Construction Dive

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

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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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Governor Signs Bill to Expedite Port’s Pier Wind Project

Civil + Structural Engineer

Legislation streamlines design, construction for renewable energy initiative California Gov. Gavin Newsom today signed a bill allowing the Port of Long Beach to streamline the design and construction of Pier Wind, a proposed 400-acre terminal to facilitate the assembly and deployment of floating offshore wind turbines. Assembly Bill 2235, authored by Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal, will reduce costs and accelerate the timeline to complete the proposed Pier Wind project, which would be the largest

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Construction Input Prices Down in September

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Construction input prices decreased.9% in September compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data. Nonresidential construction input prices also decreased.9% for the month. Prices decreased in two of the three energy subcategories last month.

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AI: The End of Learning

The Pro Builder

If you’ve paid any attention to this column over the last six-plus years, you know I’m a fan of technology and innovation for the housing industry. But artificial intelligence (AI) is different. For all it purports to do and deliver in terms of making aspects of the building business more efficient, I believe AI has at least one basic flaw: the eventual end of human learning.

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Politics in the workplace can become a nightmare for employers

Construction Dive

Employers and HR teams must contend with a polarized electorate — also known as their employees — as the November U.S. election nears.

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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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STV Helps MBTA Win Historic $472 Million MPDG MEGA Grant  

Civil + Structural Engineer

BOSTON, MA – STV, a leading professional services firm that plans, designs and manages infrastructure projects across North America, today announced it has played a key role in securing a $472 million MPDG Mega grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). This historic federal award, the largest in MBTA’s history, will fund the replacement of North Station’s Draw One Bridge over the Charles River.

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Facility Condition Assessment Data Can Help Reduce Carbon Footprint

BDC Network

Facility Condition Assessment Data Can Help Reduce Carbon Footprint 1 kcichowicz Tue, 10/15/2024 - 10:59 Facility condition assessments provide powerful insight into your buildings and offer an ideal vehicle to advance resiliency and decarbonization goals. This combined data is key to making informed decisions that can reduce your carbon footprint. The increasing impacts of climate change are driving a global urgency for carbon neutrality.

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Designing With Wellness in Mind

The Pro Builder

Beauty has a direct impact on the brain and overall well-being, making interior design an important asset to consider when developing a housing community. Multi-Housing News spoke with Mary Cook, founder of interior design firm Mary Cook Associates, to understand how better interiors can influence the happiness and comfort of a community. According to Cook, whether it's from better lighting or a well-planned room layout, recognizing beauty triggers neurological activity that brings a sense

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Construction input prices tick down on lower energy costs

Construction Dive

The decline reflects overall stabilization over the past 12 months, as material expenses remain 1.9% lower than a year ago.

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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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Trimble Announces 2024 Tekla Global BIM Awards Winners

Civil + Structural Engineer

WESTMINSTER, Colo., — Trimble ® (Nasdaq: TRMB) announced today the winners of its 2024 Tekla ® Global Building Information Modeling (BIM) Awards. In this biennial competition, the world’s most impressive structural construction projects that use Tekla solutions are judged in eight categories on criteria such as Use of BIM and Collaboration, Innovative Use of Tekla Software, Constructibility, Environmental Benefits and Cool Factor.

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Why is rail electrification so slow in the UK?

New Civil Engineer

Benefits of electrified railways are numerous and they will be vital in achieving net zero, but the electrification rate is worryingly low and an overhaul of the approach is required. The post Why is rail electrification so slow in the UK? appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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5 Cities Where Buyers Can Easily Find Homes Priced Below $300K

The Pro Builder

After years of soaring home prices and high mortgage rates, the U.S. housing market is showing some signs of stability. However, prices around the U.S. are still elevated. Mortgage rates remain high at around 6.32% for a 30-year fixed loan, and the median U.S. home price was $425,000 as of September. However, there are still a few affordable housing markets, according to Realtor.com.

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Construction Inclusion Week turns 4 amid DEI backlash

Construction Dive

The industry’s initiative to combat hate on jobsites kicks off Monday amid rising tensions during a presidential election year.

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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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Micro nuclear reactor developer announces first UK site

Construction News

A developer of micro nuclear power stations plans to build four units in South Wales, to deliver power directly to industrial customers. US-owned Last Energy, which says it needs no public funding for its plants, wants to build the four 20 MWe modular-built stations on… The post Micro nuclear reactor developer announces first UK site appeared first on Construction News.

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Rebuilding After Helene: A Test for Federal and State Infrastructure Resilience

Construction Today

Hurricane Helene, one of the deadliest storms to hit the US mainland since Katrina in 2005, left a trail of destruction across the Southeast. The Category 4 storm damaged critical infrastructure, including roads, bridges, power grids, and water systems. With Hurricane Milton looming, recovery efforts from Helene are not only about repair but also preparation for what comes next.

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The Largest Companies in the US Commercial Building Construction Market

Building Radar

The US commercial building construction market is a massive and competitive landscape, with several leading companies dominating the sector. Understanding the largest players in this market is crucial for stakeholders, including contractors, suppliers, and investors. The commercial construction sector includes office buildings, retail spaces, and industrial facilities, and knowing who the major companies are can provide insights into market trends and opportunities.