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Sea-Tac greenlights Hensel Phelps for $900M S Concourse contract

Construction Dive

AECOM, HOK and Jacobs are also involved in the $1.5 billion effort to modernize the 50-year-old international passenger hub, just one of many upgrades happening at the Seattle airport.

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New One Undershaft tower plan as tall as the Shard

Construction Enquirer

More ambitious plans to build a tower matching the height of the Shard in the City of London have gone out to consultation. Singapore developer Perennial Group and development manager Stanhope are planning to submit revised plans for the One Undershaft site in the City of London. The site already has planning approval for a distinctive 73-storey flat-top office block, nicknamed the Trellis because of its expressed cross bracing.

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Taking Action

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Shirley Che It seems like it was only yesterday that the 2023 ElevateHER ® cohort kicked off with a one-and-a-half-day immersive retreat in Dallas, and began the process of turning ideas into action plans. Since then, the 2023 cohort has been diligently working on their team projects. Additionally, they’ve been receiving monthly inspiration from distinguished feature speakers, including representatives from the National Organization of Minority Architects, Arquitina, ElevateHER® alumni, and o

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Trade Programs Report Elevated Enrollment

The Pro Builder

Trade Programs Report Elevated Enrollment ldeakins Fri, 09/01/2023 - 09:26 Overall enrollment in higher education is slowing, but construction trade programs are booming While other sectors of higher education are seeing fewer students registering for classes, trade programs are seeing higher enrollment, the Associated Press reports. Overall enrollment declined 7.8% at public two-year colleges and 3.4% at public four-year institutions from 2021 to 2022, but during that same period, enrollment i

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From Plan to Reality: Unlocking the Power of Aerial Imagery for AEC

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

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NYC earmarks record $19.4B for school-related construction

Construction Dive

Funding from the School Construction Authority, which maintains 1,400 buildings and serves 1 million students, ranks as the largest investment ever for city schools.

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Ilke Homes modular factory raided after kit auction

Construction Enquirer

Machinery and equipment has been stolen from the North Yorkshire factory of collapsed modular house builder ilke Homes. The raid occurred shortly after an auction earlier this month of the firm’s kit after it fell into administration in June. The sale was designed to raise funds for creditors after Ilke went under owing £320m. One buyer said: “We successfully bid for some lots in the auction then were told most things had been stolen when the factory was raided that weekend. “I

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Contractors Report Increased Confidence in Q3 2023

The Pro Builder

Contractors Report Increased Confidence in Q3 2023 ldeakins Wed, 08/30/2023 - 11:13 Contractor confidence is increasing amid an uptick in new building projects stemming from steady demand paired with rising home equity wealth The results from the Q3 2023 Farnsworth Quarterly Contractor Index reveal rebounding confidence among residential pros compared with the second quarter.

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As US labor demand cools, construction is still hot

Construction Dive

In many industries, job openings and worker quit rates dropped last month, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For construction, the labor pool is still too shallow.

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Scrapping of EU pollution rules to unlock 140,000 homes

Construction Enquirer

House builders have welcomed the government’s plan to scrap nutrient neutrality rules that have stalled construction of thousands of new homes. Currently, legacy EU laws on nutrient neutrality are blocking the delivery of new homes, including cases where planning permission has already been granted. Announcing plans to scrap the ‘defective’ EU laws, Levelling Up, Housing and Communities secretary, Michael Gove said: “The way EU rules have been applied has held us back. “T

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Advanced Space-led Team Applying Machine Learning to Detect Orbital Debris for IARPA

Civil + Structural Engineer

Westminster, Colorado (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Advanced Space LLC., a leading space tech solutions company, is pleased to announce that an Advanced Space-led team has been chosen to apply Machine Learning (ML) capabilities to detect, track and characterize space debris for the IARPA Space Debris Identification and Tracking (SINTRA) program. Space debris—items due to human activity in space—presents a major hazard to space operations.

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FGCU Softball Team Joins Forces With Habitat for Humanity for Women’s Equality Day

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FGCU Softball Team Joins Forces With Habitat for Humanity for Women’s Equality Day ldeakins Fri, 09/01/2023 - 09:07 The Florida Gulf Coast University softball team participated in a wall raising event hosted by Habitat for Humanity on Women's Equality Day Florida Gulf Coast University’s softball team teamed up with Habitat for Humanity for a wall raising event on Women’s Equality Day on August 26.

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JE Dunn tops out $425M Tennessee manufacturing plant

Construction Dive

The 900,000-square-foot project will produce disposable tableware products for Atlanta-based Georgia-Pacific’s Dixie brand.

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Five trapped HS2 workers rescued in London vent shaft incident

Construction Enquirer

Five HS2 workers were rescued with one hospitalised suffering neck and back injuries on Saturday after an incident at the Northholt vent shaft site in London. Police and emergency services were called to the Mandeville Road site next to Northolt Tube station on Saturday just after 10am to rescue the workers. The five men were recovered after an hour with one urgently airlifted to hospital, and the others treated at site for minor injuries and then later sent to hospital for checks.

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THINKING OUTSIDE THE STEEL BOX: How the Tent Industry Is Currently Solving 

Civil + Structural Engineer

On-Site Construction Staging & Storage Doug Hardin , P.E., Tamarack Grove Engineering Brian J. Sielaff , P.E., P.Eng, Tamarack Grove Engineering Cody Jones , Bledsoe Tents The modern-day engineered fabric structure, known more universally as a tent, has applications far beyond weddings, social events, and as temporary expansion space. The versatile structures have come into their own in a whole new way — appearing on the scene at large construction sites of major national grocery and retail

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Millennials Are Willing to Give and Take to Become Homeowners

The Pro Builder

Millennials Are Willing to Give and Take to Become Homeowners ldeakins Thu, 08/31/2023 - 11:34 While other generations are pulling out of the housing market and waiting for conditions to improve, Millennials are doing whatever it takes to become homeowners Homeownership among the Millennial generation has spiked 64% over the past five years and is still on the rise, despite a combination of factors—from low housing inventory and high home prices to persistently high interest rates—that are makin

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Inflation Reduction Act: mapping the manufacturing law’s impact 1 year later

Construction Dive

The landmark law has spurred more than $86 billion in project investment, but not all U.S. states are benefiting equally. Here are four takeaways on how the IRA has changed the industry this year.

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Big Yellow gets go-ahead for 114 flats and self storage hub

Construction Enquirer

Big Yellow has obtained planning consent for a 132,000 sq ft self-storage centre and 114 flats at appeal for a site in Wapping, London. The self-storage developer plans to build a part five and part eight-storey building at 60-70 & 100 The Highway and 110 Pennington Street, containing 114 homes with 44 affordable. The Highway project is expected to cost £36m to build.

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Aurigo Software and Erie County Partnering to Modernize Capital Improvement Program

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUSTIN, Texas — Aurigo Software , the leading provider of capital planning and construction management software for infrastructure and private owners, announced it has entered into a multiyear contract with Erie County, New York to modernize the planning and execution of the agency’s Capital Improvement Program. Aurigo’s flagship product suite, Masterworks, will help the County prioritize project investments and create long-range capital plans, while providing estimates and forecasts throughou

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A Look Into What’s Causing the Lack of Housing Inventory

The Pro Builder

A Look Into What’s Causing the Lack of Housing Inventory ldeakins Thu, 08/31/2023 - 11:41 As the supply of U.S. homes for sale dwindles, an inventory shortage is taking shape as a growing share of would-be sellers boycotts the current high-cost market After exceeding the 7% threshold in August, mortgage rates are at their highest point in two decades, and that affordability obstacle is leading to what economists are calling an “inventory crunch.

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Florida builders face down Idalia

Construction Dive

As residents and businesses boarded up structures, contractors tied down materials and prepared for flood mitigation.

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Higgins lands £176m Peckham estate revamp

Construction Enquirer

Southwark Council has selected Higgins Partnerships as its development partner for a two-phase £176m regeneration of Ledbury Estate in Peckham. Four existing blocks were identified as ‘having serious structural and fire safety issues’ by the council. They will be replaced with a new development of 340 mixed tenure homes set within six blocks ranging from five to 22 storeys in height plus a community centre and a multi-use games area plus wider estate improvement works.

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Harris County Flood Control District Partners with LAN for Two Major Sediment Removal Projects

Civil + Structural Engineer

(Houston, Texas) The Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) has partnered with planning, engineering and program management firm, Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam Inc. (LAN) for two major sediment removal projects in the Greens Bayou and Cypress Creek/Little Cypress Creek watersheds. These projects will restore critical bayou capacity to reduce flood risk, remove siltation and repair damage caused by Hurricane Harvey to re-establish channel conveyance capacity to pre-Harvey conditions.

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HUD Releases Additional Rental Assistance

The Pro Builder

HUD Releases Additional Rental Assistance ldeakins Thu, 08/31/2023 - 11:52 The Department of Housing and Urban Development is providing new aid to help low-income families keep up with rising rents The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently announced it will provide more aid for 2024 housing voucher programs to help Americans deal with rising rents.

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Contractors adopt electric equipment to fight rising prices

Construction Dive

Making the switch from diesel brings lower operating and maintenance costs, as well as federal and state tax incentives, according to an industry expert.

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United Utilities race for £6bn build-only framework

Construction Enquirer

United Utilities has started the hunt for contractors to deliver build-only projects for a programme worth £6bn over 10 years. The build-only framework is split into two key lots covering essentially new treatment works and new pipeline work. The north west water company’s AMP8 and AMP9 investment plans are set to be significantly larger than in previous years.

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Shifting Course: The White River and Table Rock Dam

Civil + Structural Engineer

Luke Carothers Located near the southern border of Missouri, Table Rock Lake was created in 1958 when the eponymous dam was constructed across the White River to control flooding and generate hydroelectric power. Designed and built by the US Army Corps of Engineers over a four year period starting in 1954, Table Rock Dam–so named for an overhanging rock formation one mile downstream–created a 43,100-acre lake with a shoreline that stretches roughly 800 miles through the surrounding Ozark hills.

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What's in Store for Home Builders in the Fall?

The Pro Builder

What's in Store for Home Builders in the Fall? ldeakins Thu, 08/31/2023 - 11:58 A recent uptick in new-home sales signals a strong fall market for home builders The fall season is typically characterized by higher home prices and less time on the market for new homes than the rest of the year, and according to HousingWire, home builders are already bracing for stronger new-home sales in the months ahead.

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Google invests $1.7B in Ohio data center campuses

Construction Dive

The pledge will support all three of the tech giant’s facilities in the state in Columbus, Lancaster and New Albany.

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Wates to finish Tolent’s Vaux job in Sunderland

Construction Enquirer

Sunderland City Council has picked Wates to build the first homes project at its flagship Vaux Brewery redevelopment after progress stalled when appointed builder Tolent collapsed. The private builder will take over construction of 135 super-sustainable properties built using modern methods of construction. It is now undertaking preconstruction activities ahead of recommencement of main construction activities on site later this year.

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Seattle Aquarium: Major Upgrade to City’s Waterfront

Civil + Structural Engineer

PERI Delivers Highly Efficient Shoring Solutions for Aquarium Addition By PERI USA Seattle aquarium is one of the city’s premier attractions, bringing in more than 850,000 visitors per year. During the transformation of Seattle’s central waterfront, planners decided to build a new 50,000-square-foot ocean pavilion exhibit space for the aquarium that would feature sharks, rays, and other animals.

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Zillow Releases Bullish Home Price Forecast

The Pro Builder

Zillow Releases Bullish Home Price Forecast ldeakins Thu, 08/31/2023 - 12:03 While other firms expect home prices to fall in the year ahead, Zillow predicts steady gains through July 2024 Despite the Federal Reserve’s ongoing efforts to tame inflation in the U.S. housing market, home prices could surge over 6% during the next year, according to Zillow’s Home Value Index.

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ConTech Conversations: How putting trust in building models eliminates uncertainty

Construction Dive

Hannu Lindberg, DPR’s leader of virtual design and construction, spoke about keeping teams on the same page and the future of workers on jobsites.

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‘Mature’ talks with clients help McGee minimise risks

Construction Enquirer

“Mature discussions” with clients about material price rises enabled specialist engineering contractor McGee to protect its profits despite rampant inflation. Latest results for the firm for the year to November 30 2022 show pre-tax profits steady at £6.1m from £6m last time despite a dip in turnover to £83.3m for £92.2m. The company said: “Despite a challenging macro-economic environment, McGee delivered a strong performance in FY2022, highlighting its ability to anticipate, a

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Carbon Capture & Sequestration: An overview and guide to its economic incentives 

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Dave Palmerton, SCS Engineers, Project Director The Biden Administration Infrastructure Plan’s robust commitment to carbon capture, utilization, and storage technologies has set the stage for significant strides toward environmental sustainability. President Biden has set an ambitious goal for the US: to achieve a carbon pollution-free power sector by 2035 and net zero emissions economy by no later than 2050, according to a TheWhiteHouse.gov fact sheet.

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Simpson Strong-Tie Aids Recovery From Maui Wildfires

The Pro Builder

Simpson Strong-Tie Aids Recovery From Maui Wildfires ldeakins Wed, 08/30/2023 - 11:26 Simpson Strong-Tie is supporting the American Red Cross in its disaster relief efforts on Maui with a $100,000 donation Simpson Strong-Tie recently announced a $100,000 donation to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund to help with relief efforts on Maui following a devastating wildfire that ravaged historic Hawaiian towns such as Lahaina.

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OSHA proposes change to walkaround rule

Construction Dive

The proposal would allow union officials or other employee advocates to join in jobsite safety inspections.