Construction Dive

APRIL 25, 2023

Building activity remains high for now, despite increased concerns around the economy and tightened lending standards, per Dodge Construction Network.

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Construction Enquirer

APRIL 23, 2023

The Builders Merchants Federation is warning that Greater London could become a “no- go area” for many SME builders and other trades following the introduction of the expanded ULEZ zone in August. The BMF has written to the Mayor of London voicing its fears and calling for a rethink as construction opposition continues to grow against the plans.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 28, 2023

SHARC International Systems Inc. (CSE: SHRC) (FSE: IWIA) (OTCQB: INTWF) (“ SHARC Energy ” or the “ Company “), a pioneer in wastewater energy transfer (“ WET ”) technology, and Subterra Capital Partners Inc. (“ Subterra Renewables ”), a leading full-service geothermal drilling provider with a proprietary Energy-as-a-Service (“ EaaS ”) model known as Aura , announced today a strategic partnership to revolutionize the renewable thermal energy transfer landscape across North

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Build LLC Blog

APRIL 24, 2023

BUILD catches up with Jared Della Valle in Manhattan on the architect-as-developer model

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Construction Dive

APRIL 28, 2023

The annual event to raise awareness of the industry’s commitment to a safe workplace begins May 1 across jobsites in the U.S. and Canada.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 28, 2023

LAS VEGAS – Platinum Contracting of Nevada, a leading independent full-service general contractor who specializes in underground utilities, is striving to advance Southern Nevada’s utility distribution through a series of underground installations. The installations will integrate energy, sewer, water, gas, phone and internet services below ground in effort to create a more efficient and reliable distribution system.

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Build LLC Blog

APRIL 24, 2023

BUILD sits down with Joshua Aidlin at his San Francisco office to discuss exploration in all creative mediums.

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Construction Dive

APRIL 26, 2023

A University of Houston-led team has upgraded its earlier system, which can track where objects and people are even as line of sight breaks.

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Construction Enquirer

APRIL 26, 2023

Taylor Wimpey has finished consultations with staff on a £19m cost-saving plan as it revealed this morning that targetted completion rates were 23% down on last year. The cost-cutting plan is understood to have delivered 450 job cuts and cost £8m to implement but would not affect existing UK market coverage. In a trading statement this morning chief executive Jennie Daly said Taylor Wimpey had seen a incremental improvement in sales rates so far this year compared to the end of 2022.

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Speaker: Dylan Secrest

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Construction Management

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 27, 2023

Colliers Engineering & Design, a national multi-discipline engineering, architectural, design and consulting firm, is pleased to announce it has acquired Rogvoy Architects, PC of Southfield, Michigan. Rogvoy is a full-service architectural firm serving the state of Michigan and represents a fourth generation of company ownership and cornerstone of the City of Detroit’s architectural community.

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Build LLC Blog

APRIL 24, 2023

BUILD visits the U of O and speaks with the head of the Department of Architecture and Environment, Michael Zaretsky

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Construction Dive

APRIL 24, 2023

Patrick Murphy, former congressman and CEO of Togal.AI, discussed the future of artificial intelligence and how it will impact the construction industry.

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Construction Enquirer

APRIL 26, 2023

Subcontractors and suppliers have been left holding unpaid invoices worth nearly £2m following the failure of Yorkshire based contractor Castlehouse Construction. An update from administrator FRP Advisory revealed the scale of debts after the firm went under in March. Total debts at the business were £4.5m including more than £2m owed to HMRC in VAT payments.

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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

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 26, 2023

LiDAR technology company ROCK Robotic announced its latest innovative LiDAR mapping system with the launch of the R3 and R3 PRO systems. The R3 product line introduces sophisticated hardware components into a lightweight, integrated 3D point cloud collection tool. The R3 launch is the latest effort for ROCK Robotic to offer a user-friendly, end-to-end LiDAR solution to land surveyors and commercial mapping professionals.

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Build LLC Blog

APRIL 24, 2023

BUILD discovers the beauty of a city’s outdoor dining shelters

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Construction Dive

APRIL 26, 2023

Dodge’s Richard Branch talks with Construction Dive about recent banking turmoil, industry bifurcation and standout sectors in 2023.

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Construction Enquirer

APRIL 28, 2023

Southern Water Services has started the hunt for partner contractors to deliver £700m of water and wastewater treatment works projects for the AMP8 investment programme between 2025-2030. The water company is anticipating that AMP8 will be the largest investment programme it has ever undertaken. The current frameworks used for engineering, design and construction services have been in place for almost 10 years and expire on 31 March 2025.

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Construction Management

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 25, 2023

Aurigo Software, the leading provider of capital planning and construction management software for infrastructure and private owners, today announced that their flagship product suite, Aurigo Masterworks Cloud, has reached In Process status on the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP®) marketplace. Aurigo’s software will provide federal agencies with enhanced security and monitoring capabilities, helping accelerate digital transformation for some of the largest capital prog

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Build LLC Blog

APRIL 24, 2023

BUILD visits Portland and speaks with Richard Garfield about his time with Kahn.

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Construction Dive

APRIL 27, 2023

Noticing the impact of the lack of construction workers, a GC and graphic designer teamed up to write a book promoting the industry to elementary schoolers.

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Construction Enquirer

APRIL 25, 2023

Modular house builder TopHat has raised £70m from new and existing shareholders as it prepares to open Europe’s largest modular housing factory to manufacture up to 4,000 ultra low-carbon homes a year. House builder Persimmon and institutional investor Aviva have each made a substantial investment in volumetric modular house builder. TopHat has been trading since 2016 with shareholders led by Goldman Sachs investing £130m in the business up to the latest fundraise.

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The Pro Builder

APRIL 22, 2023

A Case (Study) for Off-Site Construction in Home Building ibush Sat, 04/22/2023 - 09:30 California builder Hallmark Communities and prefab panel manufacturer Agorus team up to assemble six attached townhomes in three days Peter Fabris When the construction superintendent for San Diego home builder Hallmark Communities arrived at the site of Daybreak , a new 39-unit townhome project in El Cajon, Calif., he was struck by an eerie silence.

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Build LLC Blog

APRIL 24, 2023

[Photo by Andrew van Leeuwen] In spring 2013, BUILD met with architect Stanley Saitowitz at his San Francisco studio to discuss his projects, the challenges of Modernism, and bringing good design to the people. You and your team are true generalists, designing everything from single-family residences to skyscrapers. How is your office organized to do so?

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Construction Dive

APRIL 25, 2023

Construction’s litigation claims and costs are among the highest of all industries. Here are strategies to keep damages in check.

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Construction Enquirer

APRIL 27, 2023

Developer Weston Homes has finally gained planning for its controversial 1,100-home Anglia Square scheme in Norwich after seven years of work on the plans. The firm was forced back to the drawing board to completely overhaul its original proposal after the Secretary of State intervened over-turning the City Council’s previous planning approval decision to redevelop the 11.5 acre site.

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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

APRIL 24, 2023

BROOKFIELD, Wis. — raSmith, a multi-disciplined civil and structural engineering and surveying firm, has announced leadership changes in its municipal services division. Chris Stamborski has been promoted to director of municipal services, and Jason Feucht has been promoted to assistant director of municipal services. As part of a planned leadership transition, former director of municipal services Len Roecker will continue to work with his municipal clients as their municipal engineer and senio

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Build LLC Blog

APRIL 24, 2023

Will Bruder discusses the move from Phoenix, his path to becoming an architect, and the projects currently on his desk.

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Construction Dive

APRIL 27, 2023

The agency said a swimming pool builder failed to pay H-2B workers at the required wage rate and for their travel to and from the worksite.

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