Wed.Jun 14, 2023

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Structural Analysis Simplified: Understanding Load Paths and Forces

The Constructor

Structural analysis has long been difficult for architects and engineers to grasp. It involves complex calculations, the use of specialized software, and an understanding of loads, forces, and how they interact with the structural components. In recent years, structural analysis has been simplified to make it more accessible to those without specialized knowledge.

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Saving on Cost & Time: Martin Horn Implements ProjectSight and Trimble Construction One

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Eleven years ago, Martin Horn switched to Vista to manage their accounting, and it still serves as the backbone of their ERP today. Read the Journey!

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150 jobs axed as G Works Construction collapses

Construction Enquirer

Somerset-based civil engineering and groundwork specialist G Works Construction has fallen into administration. Administrators from EY Parthenon have laid off 150 staff from an overall workforce that exceeded 300 including self-employed operatives. The £28m turnover firm specialised in civils for commercial and large residential developments as well as industrial and retail buildings.

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Next phases of $3.2B Michigan Soo Lock construction underway

Construction Dive

With phase 1 complete, the Army Corps of Engineers said the massive project is on schedule and is slated to finish in 2030.

Michigan 125
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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

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.

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Direct delivery model continues to pay off for Murphy

Construction Enquirer

J. Murphy & Sons Limited has posted another set of strong financial results as its direct delivery model continues to pay off The engineering and construction firm now employs 3,688 staff rand relies primarily on in-house capabilities while minimising subcontractor involvement. Latest results for the year to 31 December 2022 show group revenue up to £1,491m from £1,274m last time generating £44.5m pre-tax profit from £61.6m last time.

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Ilke Homes served up for offers over a £1

Construction Enquirer

Yorkshire-based modular house builder ilke Homes is being offered to potential buyers for bids of over £1. Backers of the loss-making ilke are understood to have approached three major house builders in an effort to attract further investment into the business. Those thought to have been approached include Barratt, Bellway and Taylor Wimpey. The firm revealed last Friday that work had been stopped on sites and its 250,000 sq ft factory in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire while a backer was being s

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New York City rebuilds $16.6M corridor with permeable concrete

Construction Dive

As a result of new stormwater rules, the city will require green infrastructure in other, similar-sized projects going forward.

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Designing higher education facilities without knowing the end users

BD+C

Designing higher education facilities without knowing the end users 0 dbarista Wed, 06/14/2023 - 14:29 Higher Education A team of architects with Page offers five important factors to consider when designing spaces for multiple—and potentially changing—stakeholders. Education Facilities Higher Education School Construction University Buildings Designers Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Architects In recent years, there has been a marked pedagogical shift toward multi-disciplinary, e

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Experts Are Confident Housing Inflation Will Soon Fall—Here’s Why

Pro Builder

Experts Are Confident Housing Inflation Will Soon Fall—Here’s Why ldeakins Wed, 06/14/2023 - 11:48 Housing experts predict "with a high a degree of confidence" that shelter inflation, which has been persistently high for months, will drop during the second half of 2023 Shelter is the largest expense for an average U.S. household and accounts for more than one-third of the consumer price index (CPI) weighting, which gives housing an outsized influence on the overall direction of inflation data.

Housing 98
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Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP

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.

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Skanska USA Building announces shakeup in regional leadership

Construction Dive

As one executive leaves, Skanska announced the promotion of three new leaders for regions that include the entire East Coast.

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Experts Confident That Housing Inflation Will Soon Fall—Here’s Why

Pro Builder

Experts Confident That Housing Inflation Will Soon Fall—Here’s Why ldeakins Wed, 06/14/2023 - 11:48 Housing experts predict "with a high a degree of confidence" that shelter inflation will decelerate in the second half of the year Shelter accounts for more than a third of the consumer price index (CPI) weighting, and though housing inflation has been high for months, economists say it has now peaked and may soon begin to reverse.

Housing 98
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Mace makes case for retrofit over demolition

Construction Enquirer

Mace is calling on the government to adopt a “retrofit first” strategy in planning policy in a bid to stop so many old building being demolished. The contractor has launched a new report – Transform & Renew – Making non-domestic buildings fit for a low carbon future – to promote the re-use and repurposing of existing non-domestic buildings.

Plans 97
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Design considerations for behavioral health patients

BD+C

Design considerations for behavioral health patients 0 dbarista Wed, 06/14/2023 - 18:30 Healthcare Facilities The surrounding environment plays a huge role in the mental state of the occupants of a space, especially behavioral health patients whose perception of safety can be heightened. When patients do not feel comfortable in a space, the relationships between patients and therapists are negatively affected.

Design 96
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The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide

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?

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Amazon to demolish 9 Virginia office buildings to make way for data centers

Construction Dive

Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.

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Precast Concrete Wall Panel Options for Construction Efficiency

Wolgast Corporation

Precast Concrete Wall Panel Options for Construction Efficiency Construction efficiency is a critical factor that can significantly impact timelines and overall project success. The combination of precast concrete wall panels and structural steel and insulation offers a powerful solution to achieve efficiency when needed in construction projects. Wall panel system construction is gaining popularity due to its labor and time savings to erect a building envelope.

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Downing gets go-ahead for Newcastle 411-bed student digs

Construction Enquirer

Property developer Downing has secured planning approval for a 411-bedroom student accommodation project in Newcastle. The 14-storey scheme, Heron’s Yard, located on Heber Street, will comprise a mixture of 294 studios and 117 shared cluster flats. Designed by architect SimsponHaugh, the Heron’s Yard project is the final phase of Downing Plaza, delivered over the last decade, comprising Newcastle University Business School, over 1,800 student bedrooms, a 183-room hotel, and extensive retai

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Will the US Fill Its Shortage of Affordable Homes?

Pro Builder

Will the US Fill Its Shortage of Affordable Homes? ldeakins Wed, 06/14/2023 - 11:14 There are too few affordably priced homes to meet current housing demand, and builders are struggling to close that gap Today’s homebuyers are hindered by an affordability crisis born out of a nationwide inventory shortage, rising inflation, and a homebuying boom during the middle of the pandemic that drove up demand and, subsequently, prices for available listings.

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Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business

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.

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O’Rourke appoints new leader at Crown House

Construction Enquirer

Cameron Gilmour has been appointed Business Unit Leader at Crown House Technologies. Gilmour joins Laing O’Rourke’s specialist MEP business from Doosan Babcock where he held a number of senior roles, most recently as Vice President of its Nuclear and Defence business where he worked on projects including Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C. Gilmour said: “I am delighted to have joined CHt and to be part of Laing O’Rourke, two companies I have known and admired for many years.

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US Judge Tosses $45B DOE Hanford Contract to BWXT-Amentum-Fluor

ENR Construction

Bid protest by competing team of Atkins, Jacobs and Westinghouse is key factor in megacontract dispute, but neither judge, companies nor government will comment on issues or on what will happen next.

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Construction output slipped 0.6% in April

Construction Enquirer

Construction output declined by 0.6% in April after two successive months of growth. The fall was led by a 1% drop in new work, mainly from private housing new work, down 3% and commercial down 1.8%. Compared with the same month last year all new housing is now down 6.1%, while commercial build is up 7.5% and industrial up 13% to its highest level on record.

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US Offshore Wind Developers Seek New State Relief on Cost Rise

ENR Construction

Second Massachusetts project, SouthCoast Wind, files to terminate project power agreement, and could face up to a $60-million fine, while developers in New York and New Jersey seek contract cost adjustments

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The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting

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!

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Monthly Construction Input Prices Decrease, Says ABC

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Construction input prices fell.6% in May compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data. Nonresidential construction input prices declined.5% for the month. Overall construction input prices are 3.7% lower than a year ago. Nonresidential construction input prices are 3.4% lower.

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The Top 100 Project Delivery Firms: Risk Sharing is a Necessity

ENR Construction

Inflated costs, crunched schedules and materials delays are driving a greater interest in alternative project delivery methods, firms say—which is reflected in last year’s rise in design-build and construction management-at-risk revenue.

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Meet the Insider: Ellery Miles, Digital Project Manager, DBM Vircon

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Teamwork makes the dream work, yet collaboration is much easier said than done. But without collaboration in construction, projects are less likely to finish on time or within budget. Therefore, it’s more critical than ever in today’s modern building environment to de-silo organizations and ensure interdisciplinary communication. That’s where people like Ellery Miles come in.

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Louisiana Funding Spat Won't Slow Jimmie Davis Bridge Project

ENR Construction

What some state offcials chracterize as an apparent politically motivated act temporarily leaves a much-delayed bridge replacement short of needed dollars.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

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!

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Asking Rents Post Their Biggest Drop In 3 Years

Pro Builder

Asking Rents Post Their Biggest Drop In 3 Years ldeakins Wed, 06/14/2023 - 11:28 Median U.S. rent saw its largest annual decline since March 2020 last month, thanks to fresh supply from multifamily developers and homeowners choosing to rent rather than sell their properties Rent prices posted their biggest decline in more than three years in May, with asking rents hitting $1,995, down 0.6% from a year ago, Insider reports.

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Pushing the Edge: Crews Carve Dam Out of Remote Turkish Mountains

ENR Construction

On a cold, gray day in late March, the mountains on the drive to the Yusufeli hydroelectric dam project site in northeastern Turkey seem ominous.

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Wealthy Boomers Are Pushing Millennials Out of the Housing Market

Pro Builder

Wealthy Boomers Are Pushing Millennials Out of the Housing Market ldeakins Wed, 06/14/2023 - 11:41 Baby Boomers are better equipped financially for homebuying and, as a result, are beating Millennials in the race to find affordable starter homes Most Millennials are currently reaching their peak homebuying age, but as downsizing Baby Boomers seek out smaller, more affordable homes, younger generations are battling a widening shortage of entry-level housing.

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