Construction Industry Trends: May 2023 Roundup
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JUNE 11, 2023
Advances in technology like 3D printing have rapidly accelerated innovations such as modular construction. Read more about May's construction trends.
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Plans for 700-flats and 600 student rooms in Digbeth
Construction Enquirer
JUNE 11, 2023
Birmingham-based residential developer Sama Investments has submitted plans for a flagship residential scheme at Garrison Circus in Digbeth. The scheme in Bordesley Green will deliver more than 500 homes and 650 student rooms across four blocks on a current brownfield site. This will include the development of a landmark tower of up to 37-storeys in height.
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New Jersey Takes Proactive US Stance on Imminent Flood Plain Building Rule
ENR Construction
JUNE 11, 2023
State will enact nation-leading requirements next month to boost first floor building elevations for most new or renovated projects that are based on “predictive precipitation modeling” of future flood impacts, not historic trends.
Bowmer & Kirkland retains strong cash despite margin slip
Construction Enquirer
JUNE 11, 2023
Derby-based building contractor Bowmer & Kirkland returned stable revenue and profit last year despite more challenging market conditions. Turnover was stable at £1.15bn, while trading profit fell by just over 22% to £47m as overall group margin slid from 5% to 4% in the tighter market. But the overall group pre-tax profit remained stable at £63m, down just 3% on the previous strong performance in 2021.
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Fire Collapses Philadelphia I-95 Bridge; Pa. Gov. Declares Emergency to Speed Rebuild
ENR Construction
JUNE 11, 2023
A tanker carrying a petroleum product caught fire early on June 11 under the bridge carrying northbound lanes, causing the collapse, with the southbound side no longer structurally sound, officials said
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Buttigieg Pledges Federal Funding to Speed Rebuild of Collapsed I-95 Bridge
ENR Construction
JUNE 11, 2023
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro emergency declaration sets initial $7 million to repair damage after a tanker carrying a petroleum product caught fire early on June 11 under bridge in Philadelphia carrying northbound interstate lanes.
Pennsylvania Declares Emergency to Speed Rebuild of Fire Collapsed I-95 Bridge
ENR Construction
JUNE 11, 2023
Gov. Josh Shapiro's declaration sets initial $7 million for emergency procurement to repair damage after a tanker carrying a petroleum product caught fire early on June 11 under the bridge in Philadelphia carrying northbound lanes.
NJ Takes Proactive US Stance on Imminent Flood Plain Building Rule
ENR Construction
JUNE 11, 2023
New Jersey is set to enact next month nation-leading requirements, delayed for one year, to boost first floor building elevations for most new or renovated projects that are based on “predictive precipitation modeling” of future flood impacts, not historic trends.
Fire Collapses Philadelphia I-95 Bridge; Rebuild Emergency Set To Be Declared
ENR Construction
JUNE 11, 2023
A tanker carrying a petroleum product caught fire early on June 11 under the bridge carrying northbound lanes, causing the collapse, with the southbound side no longer structurally sound, officials said
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I-95 Bridge Collapses in Philadelphia; Pa. Gov. to Declare Emergency to Speed Rebuild
ENR Construction
JUNE 11, 2023
A tanker carrying a petroleum product caught fire under the bridge, causing its collapse.
GSA Revs Up Green Proving Ground Program With $30M in 2023
ENR Construction
JUNE 11, 2023
US agency program is just one of many under way that are designed to eliminate operational carbon in federal buildings by 2045.
Historic Standard Expected to End Debate on Disproportionate Collapse
ENR Construction
JUNE 11, 2023
Nation's first consensus standard on disproportionate collapse mitigation in buildings was a decade in the making.
GSA Revs Up Its Green Proving Ground Program by Spending $30M in 2023
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JUNE 11, 2023
The GSA program is just one of many under way designed to eliminate operational carbon in federal buildings by 2045.
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