Clayco breaks ground on $4B North Carolina EV plant
Construction Dive
AUGUST 3, 2023
The Chicago-based construction firm won the award for phase one of the project, which has a total investment of up to $2 billion.
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Women at WIRC: Karlie Fike Is Introducing AI to the Home Building Industry
The Pro Builder
AUGUST 4, 2023
Women at WIRC: Karlie Fike Is Introducing AI to the Home Building Industry ldeakins Fri, 08/04/2023 - 14:11 As head of operations at Togal.AI, Karlie Fike is using artificial intelligence to speed the takeoff process and simplify existing jobs for home builders As head of marketing, operations, and investor relations at Togal.AI, Karlie Fike is introducing artificial intelligence to the home building industry as a tool that she says isn't meant to replace jobs, but to make them easier.
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Hinkley Point scaffolders plan industrial action
Construction Enquirer
AUGUST 3, 2023
More than 300 scaffolders working at the Hinkley Point site are now planning a day a week on unofficial strike action after downing tools on Wednesday. The scaffolders working for BYLOR are understood to be angry about pay rates and shift patterns on the site. One told the Enquirer : “Things have been bubbling for a while. We have been wanting the mechanical rate, our travel pay is way below what the MEH Alliance get. “This week we just made stand, it’s not a happy camp here.&#
Jonathan Humble Receives Cool Roof Rating Council Lifetime Award
Civil + Structural Engineer
AUGUST 3, 2023
WASHINGTON, DC – Jonathan Humble, FAIA, NCARB, LEED BD+C, regional director of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) Construction Technical Program, was presented with the Cool Roof Rating Council’s (CRRC) Lifetime Award at its annual meeting held on June 14, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was recognized for his many years of service and contributions to the CRRC.
How CMiC Helps Construction Teams Stay Ahead of Project Risk
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$30B Bechtel-built nuclear plant starts operation in Georgia
Construction Dive
AUGUST 3, 2023
The contractor took over work in 2017 to complete the first new nuclear unit built in the U.S. in more than 30 years.
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Scottish school dome designed by Eden Project architect
Construction Enquirer
AUGUST 3, 2023
One of Scotland’s leading independent schools has got the planning go-ahead for a pioneering domed education building that will lead in the development of low embodied carbon construction. Robertson Construction will build the Futures Institute at Dollar Academy (FIDA) in central Scotland. Designed by Eden Project architect Grimshaw, the domed educational center in Dollar, near Stirling is set to achieve the country’s first Living Building certification.
A one-of-its kind mixed-use development is currently taking shape in New Cairo, Egypt, that has the potential to inspire other such projects.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JULY 31, 2023
The One-Ninety development in the New Cairo District is much more than just a real estate project being built to serve a growing demand for integrated commercial, residential, and business facilities. With a rapid pace of urbanization and an increasing number of Egyptians moving to cities, demand for housing – and particularly high-end units – has been increasing exponentially in post-Covid Cairo.
ConTech Conversations: ‘AI genie is out of the bottle’
Construction Dive
AUGUST 2, 2023
Construction technology executive René Morkos says regulations can slow the burgeoning field of artificial intelligence, but can’t stop it from advancing.
An Intelligent Homebuilding Platform Unleashes the Power of Data
The Pro Builder
AUGUST 1, 2023
An Intelligent Homebuilding Platform Unleashes the Power of Data qpurcell Tue, 08/01/2023 - 09:30 Marc Minor was building houses on 50 acres of North Carolina land when he came to a realization. Minor, who’d briefly attended Harvard’s School of Design before working for a 3D printing startup, recognized that homebuilding would benefit from an idea that’s big in additive manufacturing: the digital thread.
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.
Heathrow paves the way with low carbon concrete trial
Construction Enquirer
AUGUST 3, 2023
Heathrow has kickstarted a ground-breaking new trial to explore the viability of lower carbon concrete for runways and taxiways. The trial has been designed to test the concrete’s durability and longevity in a true-to-life airport setting and is one of the first of its kind at any airport in the world. It is the first of a number being planned that will test and trial other low carbon concrete materials on the market.
Pat Coleman, MBA, Joins Alberici as Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Civil + Structural Engineer
AUGUST 4, 2023
ST. LOUIS — Pat Coleman, MBA , has joined Alberici as vice president of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) where she will serve as champion, change agent and strategic leader to support the firm’s commitment to recruiting and retaining a diverse, talented workforce and engaging with and supporting disadvantaged businesses. Additionally, she will advise on community engagement efforts to enhance Alberici’s economic and social investment that strengthen the communities where they work.
Private projects stall even as public construction spending jumps
Construction Dive
AUGUST 2, 2023
Although infrastructure dollars are flowing, “private developer-driven activity appears to be drying up,” said ABC’s chief economist.
Rental Supply Shortage Leads to Sharp Uptick in Adaptive Reuse Projects
The Pro Builder
JULY 31, 2023
Rental Supply Shortage Leads to Sharp Uptick in Adaptive Reuse Projects ldeakins Mon, 07/31/2023 - 10:59 In an effort to boost rental supply and alleviate affordability concerns in the housing market, developers are transforming commercial spaces into multifamily apartment buildings A severe shortage of rental housing units is leading a growing number of developers to consider adaptive reuse projects, particularly involving commercial office spaces with the potential to become multifamily apartm
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.
Ilke Homes modular factory machinery up for sale
Construction Enquirer
AUGUST 2, 2023
Machinery and equipment from the factory of collapsed modular house builder ilke Homes is being auctioned off this month. Ilke went into administration in June when its North Yorshire production plant was closed and 1,150 staff lost their jobs. The Flaxby Moor factory had the capacity to produce 2,000 homes a year. Now Hilco Valuation Services has been tasked with selling off all the equpment via an online auction.
Industrial Constructors/Managers, Inc. facilitates improvements to aerospace test facility thanks to ‘on the go’ construction and welding
Civil + Structural Engineer
AUGUST 1, 2023
By Clint Thurston While contractors are often part of the innovation process as they help project owners improve their workflows, update their equipment, or construct entirely new facilities, they aren’t typically supporting the build out of test facilities intended to develop revolutionary technology that one day will push the boundaries of hypersonic flight.
Virginia’s $3.9B Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel 1 year behind
Construction Dive
AUGUST 1, 2023
Work is advancing on the complex infrastructure project being built by Dragados, Vinci Construction and Flatiron Constructors.
Sync Sales and Marketing for a Better Brand Experience
The Pro Builder
AUGUST 3, 2023
Sync Sales and Marketing for a Better Brand Experience ldeakins Thu, 08/03/2023 - 13:47 Get your sales and marketing teams together to create and deliver a consistent brand message from start to finish Ali Quedenfeld Too often, builders expect buyers to flock to their homes and communities without first laying the necessary groundwork for success. The old adage, “If you build it, they will come,” has stipulations, and those include marketing and sales teams working in tandem to ultimately discov
Every Contractor Needs An Effective Website - Unlock the Key to Increased Leads
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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.
Funding green light for £32m BAM Nuttall sea defence job
Construction Enquirer
AUGUST 2, 2023
Ceredigion County Council has secured Welsh Government funding for the £31.6m Aberaeron Coastal Defence Scheme where BAM Nuttall is lined up as main contractor. The council has been working on the plans for five years alongside consultant engineers Atkins. Aberaeron is exposed to a wide range of wave conditions with storm waves entering through the harbour entrance causing overtopping of the harbour walls.
SFPE Foundation Solicits Public Comment on Four White Papers Published Through its Grand Challenges Initiative
Civil + Structural Engineer
AUGUST 2, 2023
GAITHERSBURG, Maryland – The SFPE Foundation, a charitable organization focused on enhancing the scientific understanding of fire and its interaction with the social, natural, and built environments, is soliciting public comment on four papers focused on strategic cooperation in research and education to advance fire engineering. The four papers were published in July 2023 as part of the SFPE Foundation Grand Challenges Initiative.
The good news is also the bad news: Job openings are stagnant
Construction Dive
AUGUST 2, 2023
Unfilled positions dipped about 0.1% from May to June, but that means contractors’ hiring struggles aren’t going anywhere.
Why Some Economists Say the US Housing Recession Is Over
The Pro Builder
AUGUST 2, 2023
Why Some Economists Say the US Housing Recession Is Over ldeakins Wed, 08/02/2023 - 11:37 An uptick in pending home sales paired with more stable home price gains may mean that the 2023 housing recession is coming to an end Despite ongoing affordability concerns and a dearth of new listings, home sales rose in June for the first time in four months, inching 0.3% higher despite an anticipated 0.5% decline.
Guide to Solving Labor, Equipment, and Materials Management Gaps
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Amey, ISG and Costain industry’s quickest payers – list
Construction Enquirer
AUGUST 2, 2023
Amey, ISG, Costain and Osborne rank as construction’s fastest-paying main contractors settling subcontractor and supplier invoices in less than 20 days. Latest returns from submissions to the Government’s Duty to Report on Payment Practices and Performance indicate a slight improvement on past years. But the controversial self-reporting data which is collated and published by trade body Build UK every six months has been challenged by subcontractors because it is based on the number of invoices
Trolley Route Flooding Alleviated by Stormwater Management Solutions
Civil + Structural Engineer
AUGUST 1, 2023
Nick Huston, Senior Marketing Manager, Transportation and Water, Oldcastle Infrastructure The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) trolley routes 101 and 102, sometimes called the Media-Sharon Hill line, are light rail lines serving portions of Delaware County. The Suburban Transit Division of SEPTA operates the lines, and for years they were faced with a massive challenge: a large dip in the road between stations led to constant flooding of the 102 line, which frequently r
New York contractors group wins part of $2.3B I-81 project
Construction Dive
AUGUST 1, 2023
The multibillion-dollar project aims to reconnect downtown neighborhoods in Syracuse, New York, severed by the viaduct’s construction in the 1950s.
‘She Builds’ Construction Camp Introduces Middle School Girls to Skilled Trades
The Pro Builder
AUGUST 4, 2023
‘She Builds’ Construction Camp Introduces Middle School Girls to Skilled Trades ldeakins Fri, 08/04/2023 - 10:10 The Dane County "She Builds" camp is teaching middle school girls about career opportunities in the construction trades through hands-on activities and site visits The Boys and Girls Club of Dane County, Wisc. recently hosted a construction camp called “She Builds,” which aims to introduce middle school girls to careers in the construction trades, engineering, and architecture.
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.
Ibstock to close brick factory as sales slump
Construction Enquirer
AUGUST 1, 2023
Ibstock is shutting down its Ravenhead factory in Lancashire as demand for its products drops. The move was confirmed in the firm’s interim results for the six months to June 30 2023 which showed turnover down to £223m from £259m last time as pre-tax profit fell to £30m from £51m. Ibstock said the Ravenhead site is a higher-cost wire-cut brick factory producing 40m units a year.
Enhancing the I-5
Civil + Structural Engineer
AUGUST 1, 2023
By Luke Carothers The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (Metro) I-5 North County Enhancement Project (I-5 NCEP) is an ambitious undertaking that will ease congestion, improve safety, and accommodate booming growth along the 14-mile corridor between State Route 14 in Santa Clara and Parker Road in Castaic. The project broke ground in December of 2021, and is currently slated for completion in late Summer 2026.
Friday Feedback: Has the infrastructure act helped your business?
Construction Dive
AUGUST 4, 2023
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