Construction Dive

JUNE 29, 2023

Labor shortages, a manufacturing boom and infrastructure work are keeping the industry from returning to pre-pandemic price levels.

Materials 141

Materials Infrastructure Industrial Construction 141

Construction Today

JANUARY 15, 2024

The field of road construction is on the cusp of a revolution, driven by a surge in innovative technologies and materials. As our societies grapple with challenges like climate change, urbanization, and the need for sustainable infrastructure, these advancements offer promising solutions.

Roads 98

Roads Innovation Construction Infrastructure 98

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Effective public sector construction project management requires an understanding of the requisite role of owners as stakeholders. Physical Infrastructure Project Management impacts environmental, financial, organizational, and community sustainability.

Project Management 208

Project Management Management Procurement Construction 208

Civiconcepts

APRIL 18, 2021

Concrete has been used for many wonderful things throughout history, either for architecture or for infrastructure work and more. Although concrete is used as construction material nowadays. There are two … What Is Plain Cement Concrete (PCC) – Materials, Uses & Grades Read More ».

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Concrete Materials Infrastructure Architecture 98

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

A credible construction cost estimate is required prior to engaging in procurement. The follow elements are common to a credible construction cost estimate. Credible Cost Estimate Core Elements #1 Objectivity – The information used and those invovled in the creation of the construction cost estimate must be objective.

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Estimating CSI Life Cycle Construction 219

Pro Builder

MAY 3, 2021

Material Shortages Plaguing More Than Just Home Building. Material shortages are a widespread concern for an array of U.S. contractor told The New York Times that costs for materials such as drywall, aluminum, and steel have increased by 10% to 20%. Building Materials. cbroderick. Mon, 05/03/2021 - 09:37. Read More. .

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Materials New York Products Infrastructure 98

Construction Marketing

JUNE 24, 2021

President Joe Biden’s USD$2 trillion housing and infrastructure agenda have been met with mixed reactions from the construction industry. A recent Infrastructure Intelligence commentary detailed that 55% of contractors believe that the plan would do more harm than good. GlobalData predicts that it’ll grow by an average of 1.4%

Construction 163

Construction Safety Materials Transportation 163

Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 30, 2018

Even if you’re busy, we recommend taking a look at this month’s top headlines in construction news, especially since some pertain to seasonal safety and the industry’s labor market. Construction Jobless Rate Hits 18-Year Low, Industry Adds 19,000 Jobs. Lawmakers Push for Innovative Materials in National Infrastructure.

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Industrial Construction Infrastructure Innovation 197

ENR Construction

AUGUST 22, 2022

The recently enacted Inflation Reduction Act contains highway-related provisions that aim to give a boost to infrastructure projects in disadvantaged communities and for the use of low-carbon construction materials on federal highway projects.

Materials 72

Materials Infrastructure Construction 72

Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The White House must adjust how it implements requirements for construction materials or risk weakening the impact of federal infrastructure funding, the groups said in a petition.

America 140

America Infrastructure Risk Housing 140

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 31, 2019

In construction, however, signs point to at least one more big year, with a rush of infrastructure projects getting rolled out, new technologies showing positive impacts and new ideas to overcome labor shortages. A number of high-profile infrastructure projects could give the construction industry a boost in 2019.

Industrial 186

Industrial United States Construction Infrastructure 186

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Across the globe, the impact of Covid-19 on the construction sector continues to weigh heavy on the industry bringing forward new and evolving challenges in its wake. Now as our economies move to ease restrictions the industry is faced with managing the impact of material shortages across the supply chain.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Materials Construction Commercial 52

Construction Dive

AUGUST 17, 2023

The White House has clarified rules around which construction materials for federal infrastructure projects must be produced in the U.S.

America 118

America Guidelines Infrastructure Housing 118

Construction Dive

JANUARY 10, 2018

Scientists in Switzerland and the Netherlands are developing new technologies to replace traditional roadway materials with self-healing asphalt.

Materials 115

Materials Infrastructure 115

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 30, 2022

But when it comes to construction, any building or infrastructure project completed today will most likely still be operational in 2050. The push for sustainable construction. In the next few years, spending on infrastructure by Australia’s state and federal governments is expected to top $166 billion.

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Sustainability Construction Infrastructure Autodesk 96

Construction Marketing

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Every construction professional knows the downside to missing project deadlines. With that said, few construction teams actually succeed in finishing their jobs on time. The following breakdown looks at 5 common challenges in meeting construction deadlines and provides some simple solutions to help mitigate them. .

Lien 185

Lien Construction Schedule Risk 185

Construction Superintendent Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2023

After a year of stabilization, the construction industry in the U.S. and Canada is positioned for success in 2024, thanks to strong demand and as the normalization of supply chains and material prices continue. Read more The post Construction Industry in US, Canada Poised for Growth appeared first on Construction Superintendent.

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US Industrial Forecasting Construction 52

Construction Today

DECEMBER 2, 2023

The construction industry is currently facing significant challenges due to shortages in labor, materials, and equipment. Explore the various facets of construction shortages and offers insights into effectively managing these challenges.

Construction 98

Construction Materials Equipment Management 98

Construction Dive

AUGUST 10, 2018

The IMAGINE Act calls for new asphalt and concrete formulations, advanced alloys and metals, reinforced polymer composites and aggregate, geosynthetic and other materials meant to accelerate construction times and last longer.

Materials 61

Materials Innovation Infrastructure Concrete 61

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 13, 2023

By Emily Lorenz, PE With the signing of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act ( IIJA ) 1 and the Inflation Reduction Act ( IRA ), 2 federal funds for infrastructure construction and low-embodied carbon materials will soon be entering the construction pipeline.

Sustainability 68

Sustainability Construction Products Concrete 68

Lets Build

JULY 1, 2022

3D-printed buildings have been popping up more frequently over the last few years, but are they a gimmick, or could they be the future of sustainable construction ? Let’s discuss the benefits and challenges of 3D-printed buildings and whether or not they’re the answer to the problem of sustainable construction. They’re affordable.

Sustainability 148

Sustainability Construction Materials Industrial 148

HardHatChat

APRIL 24, 2023

As a National General Contractor working across multiple verticals in the commercial construction space, we understand the challenges (COVID and Supply Chain) facing our retail, restaurant, hospitality, and senior housing clients. For example, the project can be risky if you only chase after the lowest bid.

Commercial 156

Commercial Construction Retail Housing 156

Construction Enquirer

MAY 11, 2023

Despite the wettest March for nearly 40 years, construction managed to maintain output growth during the month. But growth of infrastructure new work and public other new work, up 2.2% But growth of infrastructure new work and public other new work, up 2.2% Output slowed to 0.2% seen in May and June last year.

Construction 106

Construction Maine Statistics Commercial 106

Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

The construction industry has historically been quite inefficient, but that’s no longer acceptable in today’s post-pandemic world. As construction companies struggle with shortages of everything from raw materials to skilled tradespeople, sticking to timelines has become increasingly challenging.

Construction 148

Construction Accidents Site Green 148

ENR Construction

MARCH 7, 2024

Stabilizing a quarry where rockfalls threatened to crush critical infrastructure under construction demanded a meticulous approach and required workers to rappel slopes to remove loose material.

Texas 36

Texas Infrastructure Construction Materials 36

Construction Today

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Building construction is an ever-evolving industry, and staying up to date with the latest trends is crucial for success. In this listicle, we explore five key trends that are shaping the future of building construction in the United States. Green building materials, energy-efficient designs.

United States 105

United States Construction Sustainability Green 105

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 13, 2023

By Emily Lorenz, PE With the signing of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act ( IIJA ) 1 and the Inflation Reduction Act ( IRA ), 2 federal funds for infrastructure construction and low-embodied carbon materials will soon be entering the construction pipeline.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Construction Products Concrete 52

ENR Construction

MAY 1, 2022

I brought up some of the underlying tenets of a project, such as permitting, bidding, payment, compliance, analysis, and others that we may get into, like materials. In my previous blog, we were looking deeper into the Transportation BIM Lifecycle.

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BIM Infrastructure Permits Bidding 76

Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 16, 2022

As engineers, we always have options,” says Billy Connor, director of the Arctic Infrastructure Development Center at the University of Alaska. Connor explains the job of the engineer is to specify the best material option in terms of cost, durability, and performance, as well as the owner or client’s desire. By Tiffany Coppock. “As

Alaska 52

Alaska Materials Airports Roads 52

Construction Dive

OCTOBER 28, 2019

A bipartisan bill introduced to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee intends to cut costs for and increase the longevity of federally funded projects that have traditionally required iron pipes.

Infrastructure 67

Infrastructure Materials Transportation Housing 67

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 8, 2022

In fact, much of the modern infrastructure we see in the world today wouldn’t exist if it were not for the Romans. From ancient ruins to modern infrastructure. Interestingly, this is happening more and more as we embark on the game-changing infrastructure projects of our time. Time for disruption.

Infrastructure 98

Infrastructure Roads Construction Innovation 98

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 20, 2018

To address the backlog of work that needs to be done and reduce the time it takes to plan and build bridges, many organizations such as the Accelerated Bridge Construction University Transportation Center at Florida International University (FIU) have promoted a new construction method called Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC).

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ABC Construction Risk Roads 201

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Collaborative construction cost estimating provides guidance to organizations seeking improved cost visibility and transparency for repair, renovation, maintains and new build projects as well as overall facilities and physical infrastructure management. In other words, robust, LEAN process takes precedence for all associated projects.

Estimating 145

Estimating Construction Procurement Environment 145

Construction Superintendent Magazine

APRIL 18, 2017

Double-digit price increases for key construction materials pushed up construction costs in March, while the prices charged by contractors remained moderate, according to a new analysis of federal producer price data released by Associated General Contractors of America. “Contractors generally.

Materials 40

Materials Contractors Construction Infrastructure 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 7, 2021

In a first-time collaboration Autodesk (NASDAQ: ADSK), Australian Constructors Association , Consult Australia and the Infrastructure Sustainability Council have released a joint report to support industry in accelerating a net zero future through the design and construction of the infrastructure pipeline. .

Infrastructure 52

Infrastructure Industrial Autodesk Sustainability 52

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 29, 2020

Detailed line item construction cost estimating is a prerequisite to obtaining best value outcomes for facilities / built infrastructure repair, renovation maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects. see LEAN construction guide ). see LEAN construction guide ). appeared first on 4BT.

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Estimating Procurement Life Cycle Construction 151

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 Construction companies remain upbeat about their growth prospects for the year ahead. ” .

Commercial 79

Commercial Construction Residential Housing 79