The Constructor

JUNE 6, 2023

Masonry is an ancient craft used throughout history to build homes, castles, temples, and other structures. It is a beautiful art form combining science, creativity, and skill to build structures that can last centuries. This article explores the art and science of masonry, including the different types of masonry, their techniques and best practices, and […] The post The Art and Science of Masonry: Techniques and Best Practices appeared first on The Constructor.

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JUNE 6, 2023

Any organization can measurable improve repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build outcomes by integrating People and Robust Process with Standardized LOCAL MARKET Construction Task Data. FACTS with knowing… #1 Objective studies have shown that using national average cost data, location factors, historical data, area cost factor, or economic factors do NOT provide adequate visibility in local market costs. #2 Granular line item estimating with full visibility into labor, materi

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 6, 2023

The current planning system will fail to deliver the Government’s ambitions to build infrastructure to meet net zero goals and housing needs. That is the conclusion of a damning report by the Institute for Public Policy Research, which is calling for a complete reset of planning. It warns that it would take 4,700 years for England to reach the onshore wind capacity called for by government advisers, at the current rate of development.

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JUNE 6, 2023

Taking storytelling to a new level in building design, with Gensler's Bob Weis and Andy Cohen 0 dbarista Tue, 06/06/2023 - 13:04 Bob Weis, formerly the head of Disney Imagineering, was recently hired by Gensler as its Global Immersive Experience Design Leader. He joins the firm's co-CEO Andy Cohen to discuss how Gensler will focus on storytelling to connect people to its projects.

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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.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 6, 2023

The high court said last week a Washington state Teamsters chapter did not take “reasonable precautions” to prevent the destruction of Glacier Northwest’s already-mixed concrete.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 6, 2023

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

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Pro Builder

JUNE 6, 2023

Younger Generations Are Staying Away From the Housing Market—Here’s Why ldeakins Tue, 06/06/2023 - 11:30 Gen Zers and millennials are most disadvantaged by a financial crisis caused by soaring inflation and stagnant wage growth, and as a result, many are boycotting a volatile housing market Amid rising inflation, a shaky economy, mounting student debt payments, and a volatile housing market, younger generations are feeling a major financial strain.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 6, 2023

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

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 6, 2023

Suffolk County Council has picked 14 general contractors and 7 building services specialists for its latest framework deal running to May 2027. The new iteration of the framework for the East of England consists of three separate construction lots and two building services lots. The introduction of building services lots will allow public sector partners access to firms carrying out decarbonisation works as well as other M&E-based project work, including EV charging points, solar panel insta

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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.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 6, 2023

The Michigan attorney general alleged an engineer quit the site in 2017 after his calls for repairs went unheeded.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 6, 2023

Warrington based Lane End Developments Construction Ltd owed nearly £12m to suppliers and subcontractors when it went into administration in April. An update from administrator Quantuma Advisory details debts of £11.8m owed to 412 unsecured creditors left holding unpaid invoices. Quantuma is also investigating company transactions at Lane End prior to the administration following concerns raised by creditors.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 6, 2023

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

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 6, 2023

Commercial building and civils work helped construction output rise in May despite a continuing drop in the house building sector. The bellwether S&P Global/CIPS UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index registered 51.6 in May, up from 51.1 in April and above the neutral 50.0 mark for the fourth successive month. Construction buyers reported inflation easing to its weakest for 32 months while new business increased rapidly with the overall rise in construction order books the strongest reco

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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?

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Construction Dive

JUNE 6, 2023

Work on the route near the popular Santa Cruz boardwalk and pier kicks off at the height of summer beach season.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 6, 2023

Irish infrastructure business Obelisk has acquired the telecoms division of Balfour Beatty. The move continues Obelisk’s expansion plans since it was acquired by European giant Constructel Visabeira in 2022. The deal sees Obelisk acquire new UK offices in Southampton where it will retain Balfour Beatty’s existing team of employees and partners. Obelisk Chief Executive Officer, Ronnie Delaney said: “We are very pleased to welcome the telecoms team from Balfour Beatty, who together have delivered

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JUNE 6, 2023

The construction industry is facing an ongoing labor shortage that has been years in the making and has reached new heights this year. Research from the ABC (Associated Builders and Contractors) suggests construction has the tall task of attracting an estimated 546,000 additional workers on top of the normal pace of hiring in 2023 to meet the demand for labor.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 6, 2023

Blackburn with Darwen Council is set to confirm preferred contractor Balfour Beatty will deliver a £20m remodelling of junction 5 of M65. The scheme will see the M65 southbound and northbound exit slip roads widened from two lanes to three to ease congestion. Consultant WSP has been working on designs for the project with previously Balfour Beatty selected under the Scape framework to carry out feasibility work.

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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.

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JUNE 6, 2023

Tune Into Livestreams of NAHB's Spring Leadership Meetings This Week ldeakins Tue, 06/06/2023 - 11:57 Livestream links are available for those unable to attend the National Association of Home Builders' 2023 Spring Leadership Meetings in Washington, D.C., this week National Association of Home Builders leadership, committees, councils, and members are gathering in Washington, D.C., this week for the association's 2023 Spring Leadership Meetings.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 6, 2023

The Ministry of Defence has selected a consortium of Mace, Turner & Townsend and Atkins to provide technical services on its Defence Estate Optimisation framework. The Mace-led team will provide design assurance and construction management services for this critical infrastructure portfolio as a sole supplier across the West of England and Wales region.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 6, 2023

This City Dodged the 2008 Housing Market Crash, but It’s Bottoming Out in a 2023 Correction ldeakins Tue, 06/06/2023 - 11:14 The Lone Star State bypassed a 2008 home price crash, but it's now caught in the middle of a 2023 market correction In the early 2000s, Sun Belt markets that were initially expected to boom were among the first to crash ahead of the financial crisis, but one exception was Texas.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 6, 2023

Whistleblowers providing information on the operation of illegal cartels they have witnessed will now receive cash rewards of up to £250,000. The reward hike and guarantee of anonymity to whistleblowers is part of a major new campaign by the Competition and Markets Authority to crackdown on cartels. The cartel watchdog hopes to uncover more illegal activity in industry’s like construction where bid-rigging was recently uncovered among 10 demolition contractors and 12 years ago found to be

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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!

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JUNE 6, 2023

Some Lenders Now Offer Bargain Mortgages, but Experts Say They May Not Be a Good Idea ldeakins Tue, 06/06/2023 - 11:48 Americans can now buy a home with just 1% down, but experts warn that there are a number of risks associated with bargain mortgages Last month, United Wholesale Mortgage, the nation’s largest home mortgage lender, announced that it would begin offering loans requiring down payments of just 1% of the home’s purchase price.

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CivilJungle

JUNE 6, 2023

Why Does Concrete Get Hot? The sun and curing are the two main causes of concrete heating up. Sand, cement, and aggregate are the components of concrete. The chemical reaction that results from.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 6, 2023

Tune Into Livestreams of Spring Leadership Meetings This Week ldeakins Tue, 06/06/2023 - 11:57 Livestream links are available for those unable to attend the 2023 Spring Leadership Meetings in Washington D.C. this week NAHB leadership, committees, councils, and members are gathering in Washington D.C. this week for the 2023 Spring Leadership Meetings.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 6, 2023

ConWize, the cloud-based platform that simplifies the bidding and cost estimation process, has launched a new BIM takeoff module which enables seamless integration with Autodesk Construction Cloud. The new integration allows users to extract a bill of quantities (BOQ) from 3D models stored in Autodesk Build, Autodesk Docs, or BIM 360Ò to calculate quantities automatically.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 6, 2023

The state court battle between the Silo City developer and ARC Building Partners is in the discovery stage.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 6, 2023

In an industry with low project margins, a high level of unpredictability, and fierce competition (both domestic and international), it does not take much to turn a profitable project into a loss-making project, putting the whole business at risk.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 6, 2023

A 35-person Spanish technology developer joins the European competition in the rapidly emerging global market for floating offshore wind energy turbine platforms.

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