Construction Dive

MAY 24, 2023

OpenAI’s much talked-about language model told Construction Dive that AI is meant to collaborate with contractors, not rob workers of their jobs.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 26, 2023

The government is considering plans to install solar power panels across the rooftops of commercial buildings. Its new Solar Taskforce met yesterday and highlighted the untapped potential of commercial buildings, schools, warehouses and car parks to generate solar power. Chris Hewett, chief executive of Solar Energy UK and co-chair of the Taskforce, said: “Installing rooftop solar power, whether at residential or commercial scale, is one of the best investments available, offering dramatic

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The Pro Builder

MAY 25, 2023

2023 Ivory Prize Winners Announced qpurcell Thu, 05/25/2023 - 10:26 Ivory Innovations , an organization dedicated to addressing the housing affordability crisis, announced the winners of the 2023 Ivory Prize for Housing Affordability. The announcement took place at the Pacific Coast Builders Conference (PCBC) held in Anaheim, Calif. These four organizations have emerged as champions of innovation, demonstrating outstanding ambition, feasibility, and scalability in their efforts to tackle the urg

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New Civil Engineer

MAY 21, 2023

Network Rail will be closing the Chiltern Main line in Buckinghamshire so its engineers can conduct permanent repairs to a Victoria drainage culvert. The post 12 week closure of Chiltern rail line planned for Victorian culvert repair and HS2 work appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Dive

MAY 22, 2023

Hongtao Dang of Washington State University will develop a training program to engender jobsite cultures where workers feel comfortable speaking out.

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The Pro Builder

MAY 24, 2023

The Right Immigration Reform Means More Affordable Homes rbinsacca Wed, 05/24/2023 - 13:00 Let’s get one thing straight: Immigration has always fed the U.S. labor supply. Throughout the history of our country and industry, people from every corner of the globe have fled poverty, violence, and oppression to seek opportunities for a better life in America, with jobs that others were unwilling or unable to perform awaiting them.

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New Civil Engineer

MAY 23, 2023

Investigations by the Environment Agency into the cause of a 4m wide sinkhole above the High Speed 2’s (HS2’s) Chiltern Tunnels in Buckinghamshire continue as drone footage of the issue has emerged. The post Environment Agency investigation continues as drone footage shows extent of HS2 Chiltern Tunnel sinkhole appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Dive

MAY 25, 2023

Crews poured 1,500 cubic yards of concrete at the massive semiconductor facility in Licking County, Ohio.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 22, 2023

Balfour Beatty has secured a £42m contract from National Grid to construct the Little Horsted Substation Grid Supply Point in East Sussex. The two-year contract will see Balfour Beatty design and build a new 400 kilovolt substation as well as two new terminal towers which will support electrical conductors transmitting high-voltage electricity to the Little Horsted Substation Grid Supply Point.

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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

The Pro Builder

MAY 24, 2023

New-Home Sales Rise as Existing Housing Inventory Dries Up ldeakins Wed, 05/24/2023 - 10:26 Sellers are becoming increasingly hesitant to list their homes amid soaring interest rates, and that lack of for-sale inventory is forcing buyers into the new-home market A lack of existing housing inventory is pushing a growing number of homebuyers into the new-home market, signaling a year of strong sales ahead for home builders.

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Construction Placements

MAY 21, 2023

NTPC Hiring for Assistant Managers | 300 Posts | 02-06-2023 NTPC Hiring for Assistant Managers with 300 Posts vacancies, last date to apply for this job is 02-06-2023 The post NTPC Hiring for Assistant Managers | 300 Posts | 02-06-2023 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Construction Dive

MAY 26, 2023

Construction Dive rounds up the newest project wins from some of the country’s biggest builders.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 25, 2023

London’s Camden Council is advancing plans for a £470m mixed-use scheme near Kings Cross to provide 350 homes and 200,000 sqft of commercial space. The development plan is focused on regenerating two nearby former light industrial sites at Camley Street and Cedar Way covering around 3.56 acres. The development plans which include Camden building 135 council homes will be anchored on receipts from the development of private flats and office space for companies in life sciences and technolog

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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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The Pro Builder

MAY 23, 2023

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) Updates qpurcell Tue, 05/23/2023 - 13:12 Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) offer flexibility to residential homeowners. These detached structures act as second living rooms, "in-law suites," and even rental spaces. In this project tracker page, we're collecting the latest ADU projects, market news, research, and trends.

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Prodyogi

MAY 26, 2023

Renovating your home is a big decision. Besides the significant investment, it also requires time and attention at every step. Home renovation is an exciting project, but upgrading your home without sufficient funds to finance the renovation may be difficult.

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Construction Dive

MAY 25, 2023

About one in five construction workers is 55 or older. Failing to recruit and retain labor soon could mean a more sudden dearth of experienced workers.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 21, 2023

The average base salary for project professionals in construction has risen by 10% in the last two years to become one of the highest paid sectors in the UK. The 2023 Association for Project Management (APM) Salary and Market Trends Survey reveals project professionals in construction currently receive an average salary of £57,500 – a rise of 10% from £52,500 in 2021.

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Construction Management

The Pro Builder

MAY 24, 2023

New-Home Sales Rise as Existing Housing Inventory Dries Up ldeakins Wed, 05/24/2023 - 10:26 Sellers are becoming increasingly hesitant to list their homes amid soaring interest rates, and that lack of for-sale inventory is forcing buyers into the new-home market A lack of existing housing inventory is pushing a growing number of homebuyers into the new-home market, signaling a year of strong sales ahead for home builders.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 25, 2023

Thornton Tomasetti’s New York Transportation team welcomes Vice President Lisa MacKay. She has more than 30 years of experience in the design, inspection, rehabilitation and management of high-profile transportation and infrastructure projects for the New York City and State Departments of Transportation as well as several railroad, transit and bridge and tunnel authorities.

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Construction Dive

MAY 22, 2023

May is Mental Health Awarness Month. Construction has the second highest rate of suicide among all U.S. industries, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 21, 2023

Network Rail has set out its planned spend and prioritise for the next five years under the CP7 spending programme. Among its top priorities are finding £3.8bn in efficiency gains on work programmes, equating to around 10% savings. It is also ramping up work programmes to improve network resilience in the face of climate change with spending in embankment works and drawing set to double to £1.8bn from 2024-29.

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Site Planning

The Pro Builder

MAY 22, 2023

The Size of the Average Single-Family Home Is Shrinking ldeakins Mon, 05/22/2023 - 12:00 As borrowing costs and home prices continue to reach new highs, new single-family homes are getting smaller The COVID-19 pandemic created a need for more residential space, as homeowners transformed their living areas into home offices, gyms, and other multifunctional flex rooms.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 25, 2023

Safe Piping Matters is pleased to publish a new report on firestopping of pipe penetrations. This research-based report includes insights from experts that will help protect the lives of building occupants – and first responders. Here’s how one firestopping expert summarizes the challenge: “…There is quite a lengthy list of items which can result in problems with the installation of firestopping materials,” she warns.

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Construction Dive

MAY 24, 2023

The company has drawn the attention of celebrity investors, including former Twitter CEO Dick Costolo and NFL Hall of Famer Joe Montana.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 21, 2023

Construction subcontractors are reporting long delays and even being cut off from HMRC’s CIS helpline as 400 tax workers continue strikes organised by the PSC union. The 400 HMRC customer service advisers are planning more action this week with industrial action set to last until June 2. Ian Anfield, managing director of Hudson Contract, said: “Thankfully online verification of subcontractors under CIS has not been affected yet, but those wishing to newly register and those needing to spea

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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

The Pro Builder

MAY 25, 2023

High Home Prices and Rents Cause Investor Pullback, Giving Homebuyers a Chance ldeakins Thu, 05/25/2023 - 12:35 As professional investor activity in the residential housing market slows, homebuyers may enjoy less competition for available homes Compared with homebuyers, residential real estate investors are slower to respond to rising mortgage interest rates because most investors make all-cash offers.

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Prodyogi

MAY 25, 2023

In the world of construction and real estate, virtual staging has emerged as a powerful tool to showcase properties and captivate potential buyers. This article aims to provide a simple understanding of virtual staging in construction and highlight its importance in the real estate business.What is Virtual Staging in Construction?

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Construction Dive

MAY 23, 2023

The state’s board of education spread the funds across 28 school divisions and 40 projects.

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