Construction Dive
OCTOBER 14, 2024
With Helene and Milton estimated to have cost tens of billions of dollars in damage, it’s important for businesses to carefully document the impact when filing insurance claims.
The Pro Builder
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Data show housing inventory appears to be improving. According to the CalculatedRisk blog, total inventory in September increased by 34% compared with the previous year, and for the week ending Oct. 5, inventory was up by 30.5% year-over-year. However, when looking at housing inventory over a longer period of time, inventory is still 23.2% below levels recorded in 2017 to 2019.
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Build LLC Blog
OCTOBER 13, 2024
The significance of the Fremont View Apartments and an open house invite. The post Fremont View Apartments: A Landmark Development Balancing Preservation, Sustainability, and Community appeared first on BUILD Blog.
Prodyogi
OCTOBER 12, 2024
Septic tanks are buried in water-tight chambers that collect domestic wastewater, treat it, and release it to a soak pit before releasing it into the environment. Septic tanks can be made from concrete, plastic, FRP, or masonry.
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 Dive
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Building Information Modeling (BIM) is no longer just a tool to facilitate building design; instead, it has become a deliverable in and of itself.
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New Civil Engineer
OCTOBER 13, 2024
The Thames Tideway Tunnel has started to become operational as the first four of 21 sites have been switched on. The post Tideway: £4.5bn ‘super sewer’ begins to protect Thames as first 4 sites activated appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Civil Engineer Blog
OCTOBER 12, 2024
It is getting very hard to run any form of construction business without some form of software to help you get the job done. Unfortunately most of us don’t have the experience to know what construction software is right for us. Worse than that, we don’t even know what is available. Managing your company as […] The post 4 Common Mistakes By Construction Business When Considering Software first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 14, 2024
The industry’s initiative to combat hate on jobsites kicks off Monday amid rising tensions during a presidential election year.
The Pro Builder
OCTOBER 14, 2024
With growing construction costs, sentiment across the home remodeling industry is slightly down. The National Association of Home Builders’ Q3 Remodeling Market Index (RMI) came in at 63, which was down two points from the previous quarter but still signaling positive market conditions at above 50. The RMI is based on two components: the Current Conditions Index, which averaged 72, and the Future Indicators Index, which averaged 55.
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New Civil Engineer
OCTOBER 14, 2024
A company owned by 13 local authorities is procuring a £500M framework for civil engineering works across a number of categories. The post Suppliers wanted on £500M framework for civil engineering works across 13 local authorities appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The Construction Index
OCTOBER 13, 2024
The company that operates Falmouth Dock has been fined £750,000 plus costs for failing to look after one of its cranes.
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 14, 2024
The decline reflects overall stabilization over the past 12 months, as material expenses remain 1.9% lower than a year ago.
The Pro Builder
OCTOBER 14, 2024
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Managing construction projects in disparate systems and spreadsheets is difficult due to numerous moving parts and diverse stakeholder needs. A dynamic, intuitive software solution is essential for everyone involved—owners, designers, engineers, Construction Managers, and General Contractors. Companies need a secure, centralized system to manage documents, scheduling, financials, and more.
New Civil Engineer
OCTOBER 14, 2024
The UK government has launched its modern Industrial Strategy to attract private investment into eight growth driving sectors, which include manufacturing and clean energy industries but nothing else from the wider construction umbrella. The post UK launches Industrial Strategy to attract private investment in growth-driving sectors appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The Construction Index
OCTOBER 13, 2024
The government today launches its industrial strategy with construction apparently not part of the plan.
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.
The Pro Builder
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Housing inventory appears to be improving. According to the CalculatedRisk blog, total inventory in September increased by 34% compared with the previous year, and for the week ending Oct. 5, inventory was up by 30.5% year-over-year. However, when looking at housing inventory over a longer period of time, inventory is still 23.2% below levels recorded in 2017 to 2019.
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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
New Civil Engineer
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Engineers from High Speed 2 (HS2) main works contractor EKFB (Eiffage Kier Ferrovial Bam JV) have hit two viaduct milestones including completion of a 2,695t deck slide. The post HS2 | 2,695t deck slide completed on Northamptonshire viaduct appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
PC Construction
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Thursday, October 10 was World Mental Health Day, an international day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma. It was also a very fitting day to celebrate the Vermont Department of Health’s 2024 Worksite Wellness Awards winners. We are so proud to announce that PC Construction was once again selected to receive a Governor’s Excellence in Worksite Wellness GOLD Level Award!
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 15, 2024
The city of Corpus Christi picked the firm to design and build its first seawater purification system, expected to cost at least $750 million, in order to drought-proof its water supply.
The Pro Builder
OCTOBER 14, 2024
With growing construction costs, sentiment across the home remodeling industry is slightly down. The National Association of Home Builders’ Q3 Remodeling Market Index (RMI) came in at 63, which was down two points from the previous quarter but still signaling positive market conditions at above 50. The RMI is based on two components: the Current Conditions Index, which averaged 72, and the Future Indicators Index, which averaged 55.
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New Civil Engineer
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Let us ask you a question: do you know where water goes when it leaves your property? Well, given you’re reading this in NCE, you probably do – but you’d be in the minority. The post We need to improve public understanding of the water sector: here’s why it matters appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Roads Online
OCTOBER 13, 2024
Image: bigbuild.vic.gov.au/ The northern package of the Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road Upgrade Project in Victoria has been completed. Major works started on the project in mid-2022 and were completed in August 2024, including an extra lane in each direction from Southeast Boulevard to Ellett Road. It also included upgrades to the intersection at Livestock Way, adding an extra lane to make it easier to exit the industrial area.
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.
The Pro Builder
OCTOBER 14, 2024
As Millennials have aged into homeownership, the generation has experienced its share of challenges, including elevated home prices, income inequality, high mortgage rates, and more. And when looking at where and how to purchase a home, these challenges are reflected, according to Investopedia. From finding affordable homes to finding homes within a commutable distance to work, Millennials are thinking differently about the homebuying process than previous generations.
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Construction companies face daily challenges, from project delays to cost overruns. But with the right ERP software, these hurdles become opportunities for growth. This in-depth study covers how companies like Bartlett-Cocke General Contractors saw an 83% reduction in cost analysis time and a 62% decrease in vendor payment processing time by adopting a Construction ERP system.
New Civil Engineer
OCTOBER 14, 2024
The Environment Agency has detailed how it is heightening its preparedness for flooding in the UK following the wettest 18 months on record up to February 2024 and record breaking rainfall during September. The post Environment Agency heightening flood preparedness after wettest 18 months on record appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Roads Online
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Image courtesy of the Western Australian Government. An Expression of Interest (EOI) has been released for potential contractors to tender for upgrade works on the $366 million Tonkin Highway project, in Western Australia. Tonkin Highway is a key transport corridor connecting the city’s industrial centres including international ports, airports, intermodal rail freight terminals and major industrial lands.
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.
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