Construction Dive

OCTOBER 25, 2023

From a humanoid bot that tosses bags to a bricklaying truck, these emerging machines may lighten your workload.

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OCTOBER 26, 2023

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. — Superior Construction, an American family-owned infrastructure contractor, along with WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering, environment and professional services firms, will replace the John T. Brooks Bridge on behalf of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). This $171 million project, whose design introduces one of the nation’s first unbonded flexible filler internal tendons spliced girder system , will require the team to design and c

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Affordable Housing Community Utilizes Universal Design qpurcell Mon, 10/23/2023 - 10:14 About 8% of Maine residents ages 18 to 64 live with a mobility disability that significantly affects their daily activities, according to supportive housing provider 3i Housing of Maine (3i HoME). Within a couple of years, these individuals will have a new affordable housing option that supports independent living.

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Build LLC Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

BUILD reviews the merits of small buildings through the lens of a recently completed project. The post Cities Need Smaller Buildings appeared first on BUILD Blog.

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Construction firms that rely on fixed budgets and outdated procurement methods are losing ground fast. This guide reveals how market leaders are managing financial risk by shifting to incremental budgeting, regional sourcing, and real-time cost tracking. Learn how to structure contracts with price protections, streamline procurement workflows with automation, and avoid labor cost increases with smarter workforce planning.

Cost Control

Construction Dive

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Employee power is shaping the future of work, according to an analyst at the firm, and that shift provides employers a valuable signal.

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Prodyogi

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The factor of safety (FOS) measures how much times greater the load-carrying capacity of a structural component is, than what is required. It is defined as the ratio of the capacity of the material to the demand for the material. Every structure and safety equipment in the construction and infrastructure industry is designed by considering the factor of safety.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Tiny Home Community Offers Safe, Affordable Homes With Mental Health Support ldeakins Fri, 10/27/2023 - 07:46 Garman Homes is creating a community of affordable housing in collaboration with nonprofit social work agency XDS and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill The Farm at Penny Lane, a tiny home community near Pittsboro, N.C., is a pioneering effort to provide horticultural therapy and affordable housing for individuals suffering from mental illness.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 23, 2023

In an industry where mental well-being has often been misconstrued as a weakness, PCL Construction boldly addresses mental health concerns.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Extensive population growth calls for pipeline expansion in county’s South-Central region EDMONTON, AB, TAMPA, FL – TSX, NYSE:STN Stantec , a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has begun the final design phase of Segment B for the South Hillsborough Pipeline with longtime client Tampa Bay Water. Tampa Bay Water awarded the firm a contract amendment to include final design engineering and construction management at risk support services (CMAR), bringing Stantec’s total fees to

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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 Marketing

OCTOBER 23, 2023

With the explosion of e-commerce in recent years, businesses have been scrambling to add warehouse space near distribution hubs. As a result, the popularity of prefabricated steel buildings has skyrocketed as a solution. Just head to the outskirts of any major metropolitan area, and you can’t help but notice clusters of steel warehouses going up seemingly overnight.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Starting a new construction business is exciting but has its fair share of responsibilities. One of the most critical responsibilities is maintaining accurate records of your business transactions. From saving receipts to processing employee payroll, every money-related detail should be documented. It's not just about keeping things tidy; it's about understanding the financial health of your business and meeting all your tax obligations.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 26, 2023

One contractor faced citations across four jobsites with initial fines reaching over half a million dollars.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Complimentary Steel Bridge 6-Part Live Lecture Series to be Held October 30 – November 15 WASHINGTON, DC – Federal funding allocated through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to repair or replace as many as 15,000 bridges in the United States is making its way into state and county budgets. In response, bridge owners and designers are seeking economical and time-saving ways to apply that funding to critical projects.

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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

The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Maine Family Receives New Home From Student Builders ldeakins Fri, 10/27/2023 - 07:54 Students in Eastern Maine Community College's Building Construction and Fine Woodworking program recently completed a Habitat for Humanity home for a local family in need A Maine family received a new home in Orono, thanks to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Bangor and students in the Eastern Maine Community College's Building Construction and Fine Woodworking program.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The Labour transport secretary who put the High Speed 2 (HS2) plan on the table in 2010 has accused prime minister Rishi Sunak of “trashing Britain's future” with the cancellation of the high-speed line, but believes the network will still be built in full. The post HS2 originator Adonis blasts decision to cancel high-speed line but believes plan will be built in full appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Equitrans has pushed the opening of the controversial project to 2024 due to “unforeseen factors” that include difficulty finding contractors.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Multnomah County has chosen HDR as the prime consultant to perform final design services for the Earthquake Ready Burnside Bridge project. Located in the heart of downtown Portland, Oregon, the $895 million project will replace a nearly century-old structure with a new and seismically resilient bridge designed to have a 100-year service life and high functionality for users.

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Construction Management

The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Existing Home Sales Slip by 2% in September as Prices Continue to Rise ldeakins Thu, 10/26/2023 - 07:42 A high-cost housing market is pushing both buyers and sellers to the sidelines, leading to a slowdown in existing home sales Existing-home sales decreased by 2.0% on a monthly basis in September, with a total of 3.96 million homes sold. This represents a 15.4% decline from September 2022, but despite that dip in sales, the median existing-home price increased by 2.8% year over year, reaching $

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Wolgast Corporation

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Navigating Commercial Building Loan Landscape for Small Business One of the essential components of business growth and sustainability is securing necessary financial resources. For many, this means turning to commercial loans. We checked in with Steve Canole, Senior Vice President of 1 st State Bank, to find out the current commercial financing climate and if there are any changes, insight, or guidance our business owner clients should know to secure financing to fuel their growth.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The number of construction cranes in North America decreased in 12 out of 14 cities surveyed in Rider Levett Bucknall’s most recent report.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 25, 2023

NEW YORK – The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) has announced the establishment of its Committee on Sustainability , comprising 11 experts from a variety of industry sectors, research disciplines and policy experience appointed by the ASME Board of Governors to help accelerate the Society’s response to climate change. The Committee is responsible for ensuring that ASME has a robust sustainability strategy informed by evidence and supported by qualified leadership.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 26, 2023

How Much Does It Cost to Afford a Home in the Most Expensive US Cities? ldeakins Thu, 10/26/2023 - 07:50 Buyers now need more income to purchase a home, particularly in these metros As home prices and interest rates continue to rise, prospective homebuyers in the U.S. require an annual salary of $114,627 to afford a median-priced house, according to a recent report by Redfin.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Plans have been unveiled to build two small modular nuclear reactors in the United States to power data centres. The post Factory-built small modular nuclear reactors to power US data centres appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The material is growing in popularity, but many contractors haven’t used it yet. Experts at Greenbuild offered some practical advice on how to get started.

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OCTOBER 27, 2023

BELOIT, Wis. – Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD), a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management (Arcline), has received a $31 million contract from the Memphis District Army Corps of Engineers to refurbish the 10 opposed piston 38D 8 1/8 engines powering the water pumps at the W.G. Huxtable Pumping Station. Located near Marianna, Ark., the W.G.

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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

The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 26, 2023

New-Home Sales Post Surprise Surge in September ldeakins Thu, 10/26/2023 - 07:58 New-home sales are on the rise as builders adapt to a more cautious buyer pool New-home sales in the U.S. exceeded expectations in September, rising 12.3% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 759,000, according to HousingWire. Despite high mortgage rates, a drop in builder confidence, and declining mortgage applications, new-home sales surged by 33.9% year over year in September.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 24, 2023

High Speed 2 (HS2) contractor Skanska Costain Strabag JV (SCS) has started lowering tunnel boring machines (TBMs) into a shaft in Ealing ahead of tunnelling under London in the new year. The post HS2 | TBMs lowered into Ealing shaft ahead of next London tunnelling launch appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 26, 2023

GLX Constructors — composed of Fluor, The Middlesex Corp., Herzog and Balfour Beatty — finished the light rail project last year and will regauge the faulty tracks.

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