Construction Dive

JULY 21, 2023

TSMC will still send technicians to Arizona to train local workers, but ultimately pushed back project completion for another two years.

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JULY 21, 2023

Controversial plans to redevelop a former brewery site on the Thames to provide 667 homes have been approved by London’s Richmond council. The £1bn revised scheme, which was previously rejected by the London Major. The latest plan also includes a 1,200-pupil secondary school, full-size community football pitch, cinema, hotel and a lively high street with shops, bars and restaurants to serve both new and existing local residents.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 21, 2023

Reston, Va. – The latest title from the American Society of Civil Engineer’s, Snow Loads: Guide to the Snow Load Provisions of ASCE 7- 22 supplies detailed, authoritative explanations of the snow load provisions contained in Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures , Standard ASCE/SEI 7-22. Author Michael O’Rourke illustrates the key concepts for applying the provisions to the design of new and existing structures that could collect falling or drifting snow

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The Pro Builder

JULY 19, 2023

Winners of the Housing Innovation Alliance's Pitchfest Program qpurcell Wed, 07/19/2023 - 13:00 Here are the four startups that stood out to Pitchfest's judges Quinn Purcell, Managing Editor In April, the first in-person Housing Innovation Summit since the pandemic took place, co-hosted by the Housing Innovation Alliance and the University of Denver Daniels College of Business.

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Construction Dive

JULY 21, 2023

Construction Dive wants to know how contractors are preparing for one of OSHA’s newest regulations.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 20, 2023

COLUMBUS – With rapid economic growth happening throughout the state, Governor Mike DeWine put funding into the recent transportation budget to allow the Ohio Department of Transportation to conduct a $10 million study to look at the state’s transportation needs now and into the future. The consulting team has been selected and the study will launch in August.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 18, 2023

3D Printing Cement Alternative Boasts 92% Fewer Emissions qpurcell Tue, 07/18/2023 - 11:23 In the tiny Texas town of Round Top, about 80 miles east of Austin, tens of thousands of treasure hunters gather several times a year for the region’s most renowned antique fairs. Soon, some of those visitors will be able to stay in what’s being billed as the world’s first near-zero-carbon, 3D-printed homes.

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Construction Dive

JULY 21, 2023

Asking rents are still on the rise, both for conventional multifamily and for single-family build-to-rent properties, according to a new report.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 20, 2023

Galliard Homes has secured approval from Lewisham Planning Committee to transform Leegate Shopping Centre in Lee Green, South East London into a residential tower. A building of up to 15 storeys containing 562 new homes designed by Rolfe Judd Architecture can now be constructed on the 1.92-hectare brownfield site currently occupied by the 1960s shopping centre.

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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

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 21, 2023

San Francisco, CA – When appointed Information Manager on a major project that required weekly reports to demonstrate the development of Autodesk® Revit® models, Evolve Consultancy, a premier BIM consultancy in the UK, turned to a suite of tools, including Ideate BIMLink. Ideate BIMLink is a Revit productivity tool developed by Ideate Software, an Autodesk AEC Industry Partner and Autodesk Authorized Developer.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 21, 2023

Westlake Ace Hardware's Annual Fan Drive Raises $105,000 for Heat Relief ibush Fri, 07/21/2023 - 05:30 Amidst sweltering summer temperatures, Westlake Ace's annual Fan Drive provided more than 6,100 fans to those in need across the U.S. Westlake Ace Hardware, which is headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., has concluded its annual Fan Drive in support of The Salvation Army, raising $105,000 across 129 participating Westlake Ace-operated stores, with fans being delivered to Salvation Army locations i

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Construction Dive

JULY 20, 2023

The free camp tours jobsites in the city, provides safety orientation and advertises the perks of a career in the trades.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 19, 2023

Tata Group has confirmed plans to build a £4bn gigafactory in the UK. The new factory – which is expected to be in Somerset – will provide almost half of the UK’s battery production needed by 2030 and will be Tata Group’s first gigafactory outside India. It will produce batteries for Tata-owned Jaguar Land Rover as well as other manufacturers in the UK and Europe.

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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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JULY 19, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, CA , TSX, NYSE:STN Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, was selected by The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) to lead design for a new water resource recovery facility on San Francisco’s iconic Treasure Island. The island has undergone decades of geotechnical improvements to make it habitable for businesses and residents.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 21, 2023

Ally Financial Will Give Nearly $1B in Affordable Housing Grants in 2023 ibush Fri, 07/21/2023 - 06:00 Focusing on its hometowns of Detroit and Charlotte, N.C., the bank and its nonprofit foundation are providing funding to help shrink the wealth gap and increase economic mobility through various housing initiatives All-digital bank Ally Financial has announced nearly $1 billion in giving and capital deployment in 2023 to address the wealth gap and barriers to economic mobility through housing i

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Construction Dive

JULY 20, 2023

With four operating companies and a nearly 75-year history, the Southwest firm is poised to take on new opportunities, said Wendy Cohen.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 19, 2023

Canary Wharf Group and Kadans Science Partner have secured planning approval from Tower Hamlets Council for a new commercial health and life sciences building. The 23-storey tower will provide 823,000 sq ft of of life sciences laboratories and workspace at the North Quay site next to Crossrail Station and new Elizabeth Line at Canary Wharf. Enabling works on the 3.3 hectare site are already well underway and the building, designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates, is anticipated to complete in 20

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Construction Management

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 20, 2023

COSTA MESA, Calif. – Hendy , a nationally-recognized interior architectural design firm, today announced the design completion of the 39,650 square-foot 5.11 Tactical headquarters in Costa Mesa, Calif. Finalized in less than 12 months from kickoff to buildout, the interior architecture strategically integrates the apparel brand’s distinctive product materials, textiles and gear into the design, delivering a value of less than $115 per square foot while creating a stunning, wholly immersive brand

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The Pro Builder

JULY 21, 2023

Los Angeles Affordable Senior Development Includes Units for Formerly Homeless ldeakins Fri, 07/21/2023 - 07:57 Third Thyme, a 104-unit senior housing development in Los Angeles, is currently under construction with the help of $12 million in additional funding West Hollywood Community Housing Corp. recently secured $11.7 million for the construction of a permanent age-restricted housing development in Los Angeles.

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Construction Dive

JULY 19, 2023

The world’s largest spherical structure will host a variety of events and concerts kicked off by U2 starting Sept. 29.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 18, 2023

Skanska has been named as preferred bidder for the £450m Kent Roads contract on the Lower Thames Crossing project. The contractor fought-off competition from three rivals to land the deal – BFV JV; comprising of BAM Nuttall, Ferrovial Construction (UK) Ltd and VINCI Construction Grands Projets, Costain and Kier Eiffage (KEJV); comprising of Kier Highways and Eiffage Génie Civil.

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JULY 21, 2023

LOS ANGELES – Ware Malcomb , an award-winning international design firm, today announced Sergio Valentini, AIA has been promoted to Principal in the Los Angeles office. In this role, Valentini is responsible for the continued leadership and growth of the office. “Sergio has led the continued growth and diversification of our Los Angeles office,” said Radwan Madani, Vice President, Operations for Ware Malcomb.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 21, 2023

New Website Aims to Help Rhode Island Renters Find Affordable Housing ldeakins Fri, 07/21/2023 - 08:13 Housing Search R.I. is a free online database launched by RI Housing to provide easily accessible housing information to Rhode Island renters Rhode Island-based RI Housing recently launched Housing Search R.I., a free online database designed to help low-income tenants find affordable housing, while also allowing landlords to advertise their properties.

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Construction Dive

JULY 19, 2023

The Illinois facility, slated to open in 2025, will feature robotics and a fully automated storage retrieval system.

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JULY 18, 2023

National Highways is on the hunt for a new contractor to deliver the £200m M54-M6 link road project after Bam Nuttall decided to exit the delayed project. The £200m scheme will provide a 1.6-mile link road between Junction 1 of the M54 and Junction 11 of the M6. BAM had originally expected to start in 2022 but work was delayed by then transport secretary Grant Shapps to explore further environmental considerations.

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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 21, 2023

NATIONAL engineering consultancy Rodgers Leask has relocated in Liverpool to a larger premises following a successful first year operating in the city and recent team expansion. Having taken the keys to a 1,200 sq ft workspace at Helix on Edmund Street in the city centre, Rodgers Leask will be delivering more projects across the North West utilising the expertise of new head of civil engineering Peter Collier, structural technician Connor Holland and graduate structural engineer Christopher Moss

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The Pro Builder

JULY 20, 2023

After Several Months of Gains, Single-Family Home Starts Dropped in June ibush Thu, 07/20/2023 - 07:11 Census data for permits, starts, and completions shows a rate of 935,000 single‐family housing starts in June, which is 7% below the revised May figure of 1,005,000 After four straight months of gains, home building activity dipped in June, with single-family home builders feeling headwinds from elevated construction costs and rising mortgage rates.

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Construction Dive

JULY 19, 2023

JE Dunn's design management director describes a range of innovations that make it easier for customers to staff their plants.

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