Learn Civil Engineering
JUNE 22, 2023
Introduction The construction industry is one of the largest and most polluting industries in the world. It is responsible for a significant amount of greenhouse gas emissions, waste, and water pollution. In recent years, there has been a growing movement to adopt more sustainable methods of construction.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JUNE 22, 2023
Here’s what you need to know about choosing the right BIM software solutions and making BIM implementation as smooth and easy as possible.
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The Constructor
JUNE 22, 2023
The construction industry is continuously evolving, with one of the most noteworthy recent advancements being the increased use of prefabrication techniques. Over time, technological advances have allowed the entire construction process to become more streamlined and efficient, partly due to modular construction methods. Prefabrication, or prefab or modular construction, is constructing a building or structure […] The post Redefining Prefabrication: Modernizing Construction with Modular Te
Construction Enquirer
JUNE 22, 2023
The two-year programme delay imposed on key sections of HS2 phase 1 will inflate the overall project cost by at least £360m. The first stab at what the true cost of delaying works to control day-to-day project costs has emerged in leaked internal Government documents. The briefing also warns the two-year pause to construction work on key sections at Euston and phase 2a between Birmingham and Crewe will actually set work back 3.5 years when taking into account re-mobilisation to full capacity.
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The Verdantix Green Quadrant: EHS Software 2023 is an independent third-party analysis of 23 EHS software vendors (including Intelex) that provides an in-depth look at the technical capabilities, application breadth, innovation focus, and momentum of key environmental, health, and safety management software market players. The guide is essential reading for EHS software benchmarking, especially for understanding unique vendor strengths and capabilities.
Construction Dive
JUNE 22, 2023
While some argue the local laws were unnecessary and cumbersome, others say they provided a baseline protection in the absence of an OSHA standard.
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Construction Dive
JUNE 22, 2023
The 170-mile line from the Orlando Airport to West Palm Beach, Florida, will connect to its existing network.
Construction Enquirer
JUNE 22, 2023
A joint venture between Bowmer & Kirkland’s property arm Peveril and retail developer Sovereign Centros has secured planning for a £500m town centre retail and leisure scheme in Hertfordshire. Together the Brookfield Riverside and wider Garden Village development in Cheshunt will create a new town centre for Broxbourne Borough, which is promoting the development with Hertfordshire County Council.
Pro Builder
JUNE 22, 2023
Builder Rankings by Revenue: 2023 Housing Giants List ibush Thu, 06/22/2023 - 17:14 Pro Builder 's annual Housing Giants rankings list provides a snapshot in time of builders’ perceived opportunities and challenges. These are the top 240 home builders in the nation, ranked by revenue P ro Builder 's latest Housing Giants list shows that while the nation's biggest builders collectively closed more houses and collected more money in 2022 than during the previous year, home building business was ne
Construction Enquirer
JUNE 22, 2023
HM Revenue & Customs is turning the spotlight on claims for rising materials costs under the industry’s CIS tax scheme. Experts are warning that contractors who engage scaffolders are a particular target for attention from the tax authorities. Joanna Gander, a senior tax advisory manager at accountancy firm Azets said: “There is a strong suspicion that millions of pounds of taxes are slipping through the net and therefore, in the last six months or so, HMRC has significantly increased
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As the use of Enterprise Resource Planning systems in the construction industry is critical to optimizing operations, it's critical that decision makers conduct a thorough software evaluation to find the one that best aligns to their needs.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JUNE 22, 2023
Construction’s workforce challenges aren’t new, and most of us are acutely aware of the industry’s labor shortage. This issue—which is already urgent—grows even more critical with each passing year. The clock is ticking as the age demographics of construction workers skew older. Data from Zippia shows that nearly half (47%) of construction professionals are over 40 years old, and 26% are between 30-40.
Pro Builder
JUNE 22, 2023
Existing Home Sales Slow, but Demand for New-Construction Rises ldeakins Thu, 06/22/2023 - 12:47 Rising new-home inventory is turning the heads of homebuyers bogged down by a lack of existing homes for sale High interest rates, inflated home prices, and dwindling supply are slowing down a traditionally busy spring market, but according to CNBC, sales of newly constructed homes are picking up steam.
Construction Enquirer
JUNE 22, 2023
Developer Urban Vision has submitted a planning application for a landmark build-to-rent development in Birmingham. The plans for 100 Broad Street will deliver 294 new homes across a 33-storey building in the heart of the city. The scheme designed by architect Glen Howells is nearly half the height of an approved but never-realised 61-storey scheme by Glancy Nicholls Architects for the site.
ENR Construction
JUNE 22, 2023
Solar development is only latest move in the West African country's broad strategy to improve access to electricity in rural areas.
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Choosing the right procurement software is a crucial step in ensuring third-party risk management, process governance, and bidding efficiency. With so many procurement solutions to choose from, it can be overwhelming without a frame of reference and a solid starting point. This free buyer’s guide will cover: Benefits of Procurement Software –– Why do you need it?
Construction Enquirer
JUNE 22, 2023
Five suppliers have been awarded a framework contract for the Magnox decommissioning programme worth £485m. Work on 10 reactor sites, two research sites and one hydro-electric plant across the UK operated by Magnox will involve complex nuclear infrastructure decommissioning and asbestos removal services. The winning firms are: Costain Keltbray The Celadon Alliance of Altrad Support Services, KDC Veolia Decommissioning Services annd NSG Environmental Ltd Kaefer UK & Ireland Nuvia Paul Winkle,
CivilJungle
JUNE 22, 2023
Does a Retaining Wall Need a Footing? If your yard slopes down or has a steep pitch, a retaining wall can indeed level the landscape. Building a retaining wall has the effect of.
Construction Enquirer
JUNE 22, 2023
Hire giant Speedy saw profits slump in its latest accounts after £20m of kit was discovered “missing” earlier this year. The hire giant launched a probe in February after a count-up of its kit revealed a £20.4m stock deficit in smaller site items like scaffolding towers, fencing and non-mechanical plant. The investigation ruled out fraud and blamed the issues on “problems with the company’s controls and accounting procedures for non-itemised assets over a number of years, and in particular
Pro Builder
JUNE 22, 2023
Holding Back the Headwinds ibush Thu, 06/22/2023 - 16:55 Stormy market conditions strained the nation’s largest home builders in 2022, and they’re bracing for more uncertainty Rich Binsacca, Editorial Director Was 2022 a bad year? Historically speaking, no, far from it. But it kinda felt that way, didn’t it? Maybe not like the sky was falling, but there weren’t a lot of cloudless days, either.
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Anything that is built on a poor foundation will soon crumble from the ground up. This is literally the case in the construction stage of projects and it applies just the same during the pre-construction stage. This free eBook is your ultimate guide to scaling your business with customizable software as early as during the bidding stage.
Construction Specifier
JUNE 22, 2023
Photos courtesy Tenmat. By Rupert Coggon Intumescent products and materials have been in the market for several decades. An intumescent is a material which reacts and expands aggressively when exposed to heat or fire. Depending on the requirements of the application, the expansion rate can be up to 30 times the original size of the product. The pressure generated by the intumescent when expanding can be tailored for each application, but it can also easily crush plastic pipework.
Pro Builder
JUNE 22, 2023
California Rep. Maxine Waters Proposes Billions to Help Low-Income Homebuyers ldeakins Thu, 06/22/2023 - 12:30 The new proposal aims to significantly expand funding for low-income housing California Representative Maxine Waters introduced three bills on Wednesday that would expand low-income housing and narrow the country’s racial wealth gap. If passed, the trio of bills will allocate $100 billion in direct assistance to first-time homebuyers; more than $150 billion in fair and affordable housin
BD+C
JUNE 22, 2023
Chris Averill named President of Pepper Construction Group Pepper Construction Group is pleased to announced the promotion of Chris Averill to the position of President. In his new role, Averill will assume leadership responsibility for the Pepper Construction Group’s growth and performance. dbarista Thu, 06/22/2023 - 11:37 Pepper Construction Group Averill joined Pepper Construction in 2015 as Chief Financial Officer and has since been instrumental in driving the company's growth and success.
Pro Builder
JUNE 22, 2023
As Housing Inflation Cools, Competition Heats Up ldeakins Thu, 06/22/2023 - 12:37 Cooling inflation could force the Federal Reserve to pause its rate hikes in the months ahead, leading to improved affordability that will likely spur increased competition in the housing market Inflation is cooling after consecutive months of steep interest rate hikes, and while experts predict a more affordable market by year-end, they also expect a more competitive homebuying landscape that will predominantly af
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Supply chain challenges and rising material costs are forcing specialty contractors to pay more for what they need to complete each job. Following a simple set of principles, this easy-to-follow guide can help you manage job costs, ease the pains of accounting, and run a more profitable businesses. If you are a Specialty Contractor or Self-performing GC, you do not want to miss out on this essential guide!
BD+C
JUNE 22, 2023
How to Specify Engineered Wood Products 1 kcichowicz Thu, 06/22/2023 - 10:58 APA – The Engineered Wood Association offers guidance on the properties and applications of engineered wood products and how to correctly specify them in accordance with the IBC. APA – THE ENGINEERED WOOD ASSOCIATION Engineered wood products (EWPs) are used in a wide range of construction applications.
Pro Builder
JUNE 22, 2023
Why One Top Economist Says the Housing Market Recession Is Over ldeakins Thu, 06/22/2023 - 12:42 Zonda chief economist Ali Wolf says the housing market has bottomed after a nationwide correction, but where is the market headed from here? In the fall of 2022, the housing market underwent a lengthy correction that experts said would eventually restore balance for buyers and sellers alike.
Contractor Magazine
JUNE 22, 2023
The new partnership will help small- and medium-sized companies keep their employees safe.
Pro Builder
JUNE 22, 2023
Realtor.com Revises Its 2023 Housing Forecast ldeakins Thu, 06/22/2023 - 12:54 While housing costs won't hit rock bottom in 2023, they also won't see as much growth as Realtor.com predicted at the start of the year After initially predicting an increase in homes for sale as well as a run up in home prices and rents, Realtor.com is now revising its 2023 forecast.
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Research reveals 96% of respondents are very or fairly optimistic about their organization’s growth prospects for the next year. The InEight Global Capital Projects Outlook also finds over half see digital technology as the greatest growth opportunity. But these are only some of the findings. Don't be kept in the dark when it comes to the future. Read the report today!
Civiconcepts
JUNE 22, 2023
Achieving precise and accurate measurements is a must, whether you’re working on a DIY project or completing work for professional purposes.
Pro Builder
JUNE 22, 2023
Pro Builder's Forty Under 40 Nomination Form for 2023 is now CLOSED rbinsacca Thu, 06/22/2023 - 16:21 Nominations for the 2023 class are now closed, but there's always the U40 Leadership Summit and next year's program! Nominations for the 2023 Pro Builder Forty Under 40 class are now CLOSED. Thanks to everyone who submitted a nomination and congrats to all nominees!
BD+C
JUNE 22, 2023
Keith Hempel named President of LPA Design Studios LPA Design Studios today announced the promotion of Chief Design Officer Keith Hempel, FAIA, to president of the 58-year-old integrated design firm. Hempel, who joined LPA in 1995, has been an integral part of the firm’s growth, helping to develop an integrated design process that has produced industry-leading results.
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