HardHatChat
AUGUST 9, 2023
As anyone who works in the commercial construction business knows, timing is everything. Inefficient sequencing of materials and equipment can have a significant impact on both time and money. Business as usual, is out the door as the supply chain has continued to provide challenges. For example, Roofing HVAC used to be 12-`14 weeks out but is now 12-14 months.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 9, 2023
Bolsa Row Terrace in Westminster, California, at the heart of Orange County’s Little Saigon community, will feature more than 26,000 square feet of shopping and dining space.
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Construction Enquirer
AUGUST 9, 2023
Persimmon is looking to retender subcontractor packages more regularly as it looks to “share the cost pressures in this new challenging environment.” The house building giant highlighted cost control measures in its latest results as sales continued to slump. Group Chief Executive Dean Finch said said: “We are reviewing our subcontractor pricing on a more frequent basis to identify opportunities to secure increased savings.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 9, 2023
From charging stations for electric vehicles to true-to-life career and technical spaces, schools are transforming, architecture experts say.
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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 Enquirer
AUGUST 9, 2023
UBS Asset Management and Reef Group have got the planning thumbs up to create one of Europe’s largest life science campuses in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. The 1.4m sq ft new Life Sciences hub will be delivered alongside GSK’s existing Global R&D facility and involve an investment of £900m. Construction is expected to start in late-2023 with completion for phase one targeted for Q4 2025.
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Construction Enquirer
AUGUST 9, 2023
Hundreds of suppliers and subcontractors have been left £43m out of pocket by the collapse of Henry Construction Projects. According to the failed contractors records published by administrator FRP Advisory, more than 700 firms have been hit by the collapse of the south east tower builder. Henry also held performance bonds with a dozen surety providers.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 9, 2023
The company attributed its top-line growth to strong momentum from trends such as critical infrastructure, water scarcity, energy transition and onshoring.
Construction Enquirer
AUGUST 9, 2023
Joint venture developers Property Alliance Group and Moda Living have submitted plans for a landmark £500m mixed student accommodation and life science complex in Manchester. The huge scheme will provide more than 1,100 student beds across three buildings, one rising to 42-storeys. The second element of three lower rise buildings will deliver 470,000 sq ft of life sciences space.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 9, 2023
The CEO of the Dallas-based firm said inflation has increased costs for delivering infrastructure projects, but prices are beginning to stabilize.
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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.
Construction Enquirer
AUGUST 9, 2023
McLaren Construction took top ranking in the contract league table for value of orders won during July. It rose to pole position largely on the strength of securing developer Landsec’s refurbishment and extension of London’s 1960s Portland House office tower block in Victoria. CGI of Portland House revamp plan Top 10 contractors by work confirmed in July Click here for further rankings According to data compiled by Barbour ABI , the total orders collected by the top 50 firms in July
Construction Dive
AUGUST 9, 2023
While venture funding activity has slowed, these tech firms focused on construction continued to pull in investments.
Construction Enquirer
AUGUST 9, 2023
Laing O’Rourke has been named preferred construction partner for a new Cambridge cancer research hospital. The firm will now develop the project, presently forecast to cost around £220m, through its next phase of design under a pre-construction services agreement. Subject to planning and final funding approval, construction works are hoped to start next year at the Cambridge Biomedical Campus.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 9, 2023
With $39 billion dedicated for the program, the immense interest may mean some tough choices for federal officials.
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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
AUGUST 9, 2023
Steel erectors working for contractor William Hare at Hinkley have become the latest to down tools for a day at the vast nuclear power station site. The latest unofficial one-day stoppage yesterday was triggered by existing shift rotation patterns on the site. Erectors want to change the 11/3 and 10/4 rotation to a regular 10/4 arrangement. The stoppage follows a developing pattern of industrial unrest among trades in recent weeks.
Constructlaw
AUGUST 9, 2023
Michael Schwartz, Kristin Jones, and John Gazzola were published in the August 2023 Pratt’s Government Contracting Law Report article, “ Suppliers Beware: U.S. Government Continues Prosecution of Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Fraud Cases Involving Supplies Passed Through Disadvantaged Business Enterprises.
Construction Enquirer
AUGUST 9, 2023
The City of London Corporation has released a new report urging investment in workers to meet the growing demand for green jobs and skills to decarbonise the city’s commercial buildings. The report recommends reforming the Apprenticeship Levy and s106 policies to match the demand for skilled workers. Chairman of the City of London Corporation Planning and Transport Committee, Shravan Joshi, said: “The built environment is critical in supporting central London’s transition to a more sustain
Fieldwire
AUGUST 9, 2023
Let’s face it, for an industry that uses increasingly cutting-edge technology to execute their clients’ complex projects, companies in the construction industry still struggle to embrace tech that provides the same level of precision for the internal workings of their businesses. In fact, the McKinsey Global Institute’s Industry Digitization Index, rated construction as the second LEAST digitized sector in the world.
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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.
CivilJungle
AUGUST 9, 2023
How to Repair a Frost-Free Yard Hydrant? A frost-free yard hydrant is a valuable addition to any property, providing convenient access to water for irrigation, gardening, and other outdoor needs.
Learn Civil Engineering
AUGUST 9, 2023
Workplace activities include vehicle and mobile plant operations which may cause serious accidents. According to Health and Safety Executive, over 5,000 accidents yearly involve workplace transport. This is not just it. Even reversing operations make up a quarter of all fatal accidents yearly.
ENR Construction
AUGUST 9, 2023
Contractors still resist changing processes and opening their wallets for factory-installed electric power and autonomous operation.
Learn Civil Engineering
AUGUST 9, 2023
Going into the world of safety regulations and strategies can be a deep place to be. With thousands of safety regulations knocking at your door, there is no way that you can avoid them.
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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!
ENR Construction
AUGUST 9, 2023
Distinct geopolitical challenges frequently are the major force behind revenue changes for the Top 225 International Design Firms.
Revit OpEd
AUGUST 9, 2023
The Manage Cloud Models dialog that Revit displays is a terrible design. Utterly ineffectual. No search, no options for changing from icons to a list and it seems that it fails to list all of our projects at times. A very disappointing experience trying to use it.EVERY time. I have a sense of dread every time I think I need to open it. Lately I think.what's the point, it's not going to show me what I need.
ENR Construction
AUGUST 9, 2023
The Commerce Dept. has received hundreds of statements of interest for CHIPS and Science Act funds for chip plant construction.
CivilJungle
AUGUST 9, 2023
What Is a Poured Concrete Wall Cost Calculator?
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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!
ENR Construction
AUGUST 9, 2023
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