Build LLC Blog
JANUARY 22, 2024
BUILD breaks down the construction and project costs for a challenging economy with an update to our Construction Budget Cheat-sheet The post Defining a Construction Budget: The 2024 Cheat Sheet appeared first on BUILD Blog.
Construction Dive
JANUARY 25, 2024
Paying workers off the books robs them of their benefits and hurts contractors who follow the rules by making them less competitive, said a Century Foundation researcher.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
JANUARY 25, 2024
Coming to the new 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) LAS VEGAS – Today, the Post-Tensioning Institute (PTI) announced the launch of its Stronger Standards, Exceptional Structures campaign, in preparation for the release of the new 2024 International Residential Code (IRC). The International Code Council (ICC) is set to release the new IRC, which includes a significant update related to post-tensioned slab-on-ground design and construction.
The Pro Builder
JANUARY 22, 2024
A Startup Turns Concrete into a Carbon Capture Solution qpurcell Mon, 01/22/2024 - 09:41 Cement and concrete production generates as much as 9% of all human CO2 emissions. But what if concrete could go from environmental liability to environmental asset? That’s what startup Carbon Limit aims to achieve with its CaptureCrete product. Here’s how it works: A powder additive, CaptureCrete consists of natural minerals that are highly reactive to carbon dioxide.
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New Civil Engineer
JANUARY 22, 2024
The Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) has revealed the 15 rail innovations that will be made reality at the facility, including an underpass made with hyperTunnel’s swarm construction. The post GCRE advances 15 rail innovations to concept stage including hyperTunnel demonstrator appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Dive
JANUARY 25, 2024
It’s anyone’s guess what will happen in the next 12 months, but these insights from construction pros can help bring the year into focus.
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The Pro Builder
JANUARY 26, 2024
Transforming Hotels Into Housing in San Jose ibush Fri, 01/26/2024 - 07:18 Using state and city funds, San Jose, Calif., is embarking on repurposing another of the city's hotels to create much-needed housing In downtown San Jose, Calif., a motor inn site will be redeveloped into housing over the next five years, the city's mayor Matt Mahan has announced.
Construction Marketing
JANUARY 24, 2024
In the ever-evolving landscape of the construction industry, where precision meets creativity and innovation, effective marketing strategies are paramount for attracting top-tier talent across diverse construction job categories. That said, this article will unravel strategies that resonate with professionals, from those who meticulously plan projects to those who wield the tools on-site.
Construction Dive
JANUARY 26, 2024
On the heels of “surprisingly strong” performance in 2023, a new report predicts that declining property values, tighter credit and higher input costs will hamstring growth this year and next.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JANUARY 24, 2024
ELKTON, Fla. – Ware Malcomb , an award-winning international design firm, today announced the beginning of work on a new office and distribution facility for KeHE Distributors® , located in Elkton, FL. Ware Malcomb’s Oak Brook, IL office is providing architecture, interior design, and branding services for the 530,474 square foot build-to-suit project.
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The Pro Builder
JANUARY 22, 2024
Hottest Home Features Across the Nation ibush Mon, 01/22/2024 - 22:45 While built-in storage is popular in several southern states, water features win in drier locations, and open plans are preferred, it turns out the sunken tub is also making a comeback. Analysts at home-service plan provider Frontdoor recently ranked home features based on the number of average daily views home listings containing each feature received on real-estate marketplace Zillow.
New Civil Engineer
JANUARY 24, 2024
The head of England’s roads authority National Highways, chief executive Nick Harris, has said he is confident that the body will be able to deliver the projects it responsible for under the third road investment strategy (RIS3). The post National Highways ‘confident’ it has capacity to complete roads projects appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Dive
JANUARY 23, 2024
The civil sector will confront a shifting regulatory landscape, burgeoning digitalization and evolving procurement norms this year.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JANUARY 23, 2024
Danvers, MA — Hancock Associates, a leading provider of land surveying, civil engineering and wetland science services, has announced the semi-retirement of Don Frydryk PE, PLS. Don joined Hancock Associates as a Regional Office Manager when the firm acquired Sherman & Frydryk, LLC, a land surveying and civil engineering firm located in Palmer, Massachusetts.
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Contingency planning is a strategic plan to allocate resources, time, and money if “all hell breaks loose” on a project. It considers risk mitigation and planning for a worst-case scenario. Contingency planning in construction is necessary. You're expected to throw in a percentage to cover a contingency plan in your estimates but is it enough? There is an art to this type of planning and, if project leaders aren’t careful, a contingency plan could cost the company a lot more than lapsed deadlin
Construction Specifier
JANUARY 26, 2024
Photos courtesy Deceuninck North America. By Greg Koch As energy codes and sustainability standards continue to drive industry innovation, specifiers can now choose curtain wall systems that waste significantly less energy than their predecessors. Some manufacturers are using fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) technology to create curtain wall components, reinforcements, and pressure plates that can be incorporated into the hollow chambers of aluminum frames to significantly bolster the system’s ove
New Civil Engineer
JANUARY 26, 2024
A bridge over the M42 near Birmingham that was hit twice by HGVs in the space of a week is to be demolished. National Highways made the determination following investigations last week, after the bridge was struck by two lorries using the motorway underneath it… The post ‘At risk’ M42 overbridge servicing HS2 construction to be demolished following spate of collisions appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Dive
JANUARY 26, 2024
Turner Construction will start work on the 700,000-square-foot facility this month, with completion slated for 2026.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JANUARY 26, 2024
ROSEMONT, Ill. – Earlier today at the World of Concrete, the American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) outlined its expanding role in helping DOTs, owners and other decision makers meet challenges such as rising inflation and new Federal funding structures. In 2024, the association will build on its 2023 white paper, “Concrete Pavement’s Role in a Sustainable, Resilient Future,” with the addition of tools and resources that help decision-makers meet global challenges while making d
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Aerial imagery has emerged as a necessary tool for architecture, engineering, and construction firms seeking to improve pre-construction site analysis, make more informed planning decisions, and ensure all stakeholders have access to an accurate visualization of the site to keep the project moving forward. Download our guide and take a deeper look at how aerial imagery can be leveraged to drive project efficiency by reducing unnecessary site visits and providing the accurate details required to
Construction News
JANUARY 25, 2024
Luxury-house builder Kenham Building has called in administrators, with all staff made redundant. The west London firm appointed ReSolve partners Cameron Gunn and Chris Farrington as administrators after encountering cashflow problems. Kenham operated for 25 years but hit technical challenges related to groundworks on a… The post Luxury-house builder collapses into administration appeared first on Construction News.
New Civil Engineer
JANUARY 23, 2024
The government has pledged a further £1.3bn of funding to Sizewell C to support improvements to roads and rail lines in preparation for full construction. The post Government announces further £1.3bn investment in Sizewell C appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Dive
JANUARY 23, 2024
The aging William H. Gray III 30th Street Station is one of the busiest intercity passenger railroad facilities in the U.S.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JANUARY 26, 2024
New York, NY – Decades before OSHA or the implementation of stringent safety regulations, a daring group of workers perched over the bustling streets of Manhattan on a steel beam during the construction of the 66-story, 850-foot-tall Rockefeller Center. These fearless individuals wore cloth caps, smoked cigarettes, and enjoyed their lunch with no harnesses or fall protection.
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Construction News
JANUARY 22, 2024
Financial woes in the construction sector deepened in the fourth quarter (Q4) of last year with 7,849 firms now on the brink of collapse, according to Begbies Traynor. In its latest quarterly Red Flag Alert – issued today (22 January) – the insolvency practitioner added… The post Mayday for almost 8,000 construction firms appeared first on Construction News.
New Civil Engineer
JANUARY 26, 2024
Network Rail is preparing to install a new bridge over a London Overground line in Dalston. The post Network Rail to replace bridge ‘in very poor condition’ over East London rail line appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Dive
JANUARY 24, 2024
A combination of language-, visual- and action-based techniques could help machines learn tasks faster in fields including construction and manufacturing.
Construction Specifier
JANUARY 26, 2024
A rendering of The Boardwalk at Bricktown. Images courtesy AO. Real estate developer, Matteson Capital, and architecture firm, Architects Orange (AO), are pursuing a height variance in Oklahoma City for The Boardwalk at Bricktown. If approved, the development’s Legends Tower will stand as the tallest in the U.S. and fifth tallest globally, reaching 581 m (1,907 ft) to symbolize the year of Oklahoma’s admission as the 46 th state.
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For Construction Pros
JANUARY 24, 2024
As contractors continue to realize the advantages of battery-powered equipment, the industry is poised for transformation, and manufacturers are ready to help meet the new demand.
New Civil Engineer
JANUARY 25, 2024
Stockport-based KNDS UK (Krauss-Maffei Wegmann and Nexter) has signed a £150M contract with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to provide military-grade general support bridges. The post MoD awards £150M contract to provide ‘technically advanced’ military bridges appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Dive
JANUARY 22, 2024
Adolfson & Peterson’s Will Pender says the firm is seeing a record demand for projects that transform vacant workspaces into housing.
BDC Network
JANUARY 25, 2024
Tactical issues for renovating university research buildings 0 qpurcell Thu, 01/25/2024 - 13:30 Laboratories Matthew Plecity, AIA, ASLA, Principal, GBBN, highlights the connection between the built environment and laboratory research, and weighs the benefits of renovation vs. new construction. Matthew Plecity, AIA, ASLA University Buildings Laboratories Designers Architects Reconstruction & Renovation It is an underappreciated fact that scientific work is closely connected to the built environme
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