The Constructor

MAY 9, 2023

The construction industry is a complex web of laws, regulations, ethics, and policies that must always be followed. From the health and safety of workers to environmental regulations and contracts, there is no shortage of legal and ethical considerations to consider. In this article, we’ll explore the legal and ethical issues in the construction industry […] The post Legal and Ethical Issues in the Construction Industry appeared first on The Constructor.

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MAY 9, 2023

“stepwise methodologies can be superior to the industry-leading continuous methodologies employed by BUILDER SMS in service-life prediction accuracy and decision-making versatility as ensembles.” “the asset management industry must move away from just focusing on when a component will fail and consider the strategic points throughout a component’s life when targeted maintenance or repair may be beneficial” – Improving Data-Driven Infrastructure Degradation Forecast

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Construction Dive

MAY 9, 2023

While champions say it will increase national security and protect jobs, others think the new legislation will harm sectors like construction that rely on immigrant labor.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 9, 2023

Urban renewal joint venture Far East Consortium and Manchester City Council have finally submitted plans to create a new town in the Red Bank area of the city. The hybrid application is seeking detailed permission to create 1,550 homes off Dantzic Street and outline permission for a further 3,250 houses over 30 acres of largely brownfield land. The plan, which also includes 160,000 sq ft of commercial and community facilities, is one of the largest residential schemes to be brought forward in th

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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

MAY 9, 2023

In a survey of 10 sectors, workers ranked construction as “the least technologically competent” field, an aspect that stymies firms’ ability to recruit young talent.

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Construction Dive

MAY 9, 2023

The lending environment, which has grown more treacherous over recent weeks, could dampen new multifamily starts by as much as 60%, according to one executive.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 9, 2023

Magnox is ready to start a major decommissioning project to clean-up and demolish four ‘blower house’ superstructures that surround the Berkeley site’s two reactor buildings. Altrad has bagged a £31m contract for the design, asbestos removal, deplant, demolition and construction works in and around the blower houses. The firm will also be supported by Veolia KDC Decommissioning Services, NSG Environmental, OBR Construction, Mammoet, and Cavendish Nuclear.

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Construction Dive

MAY 9, 2023

Bird Electric will join the engineering firm’s portfolio and expand its capabilities in fields like electric vehicles and renewables.

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Pro Builder

MAY 9, 2023

There’s a New Sheriff in Town at NAHB: Jim Tobin Becomes CEO ibush Tue, 05/09/2023 - 05:00 In an exclusive interview with Pro Builder , newly appointed CEO Jim Tobin outlines his role and the challenges ahead to raise housing’s voice at the federal levels of government Rich Binsacca, Editorial Director Jim Tobin CEO, NAHB On May 4, The National Association of Home Builders ( NAHB ) announced James (Jim) Tobin as its new chief executive officer following the retirement of Gerald (Jerry) Howard af

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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

MAY 9, 2023

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and construction has the second highest suicide rate among all U.S. industries.

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Pro Builder

MAY 9, 2023

How to Use Pattern and Texture to Enhance Interiors qpurcell Tue, 05/09/2023 - 10:14 You’re sitting in a room and feeling delightfully at ease, or you’re walking across a room and feeling strangely anxious. Why? The space’s use of patterns and textures could be a big reason. Builders and designers should consider pattern and texture as a cost-effective way to improve the aesthetics and performance of interior spaces and the well-being of their occupants, according to “ The Great Match: Enhancing

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Construction Dive

MAY 9, 2023

The firm announced plans to spin off its Critical Missions Solutions business, which accounted for 35% of its revenue last year.

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Pro Builder

MAY 9, 2023

Are the Days of Builder Incentives Coming to an End? ldeakins Tue, 05/09/2023 - 10:49 For the past several months, home builders have offered prospective buyers mortgage rate buydowns to make new-home purchases more affordable, but as the market stabilizes, those incentives may be coming to an end After months of rising cancellation rates and falling sales, home builders are getting back on track this spring, and that rebounding demand is largely attributable to mortgage rate buydowns and other

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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 Enquirer

MAY 9, 2023

FM Conway has bought Essex based drainage specialist Flowline out of administration saving the jobs of 164 staff. Flowline was placed in the hands of administrator pwc last Friday when it was also renamed as F (Realisations) 2023 Limited. Pwc said: “Immediately following their appointment, the joint administrators successfully completed the sale of predominantly all of the Company’s business and assets, to FM Conway Limited. “The sale has secured the ongoing employment of all of the

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Construction Dive

MAY 9, 2023

The Colorado-based firm beat out two other contractors to build the final phase of the overhaul.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 9, 2023

Structural building components specialist ACS Stainless Steel Fixings (ACS) has launched Intex Fire Protect. It is the first masonry support system combining four critical components in one easy-to-fit design – meaning it is over 40% faster to install. Paul Ruding, Strategic Specification Director at ACS, said: “It has been created to overcome previous issues of overly complex design, cavity congestion, incompatible parts and incorrect installation, whilst Intex Fire Protect is also over 40% fas

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Pro Builder

MAY 9, 2023

Building on Existing Technology, What's Next for the Smart Home? ibush Tue, 05/09/2023 - 17:15 Having built a substantial foundation of existing home technology solutions, market dynamics continue to drive the smart home market forward seeking a more seamless experience With U.S. households now more connected than ever, the home broadband market is growing at the fastest rate in over a decade, according to a new white paper titled "Next-Generation Smart Home: Building for the Future," published

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 9, 2023

The boss of Welsh social housing contractor LCB Group has teamed up with a UK investment business with the ambition of creating a nationwide operation. LCB Group managing director, Liam Bevan, will become CEO of the newly-formed Cardo Group, where he holds a joint stake with investor Buckthorn Partners. Buckthorn invests in industrial businesses operating in the areas of renewable energy, lower emissions, energy efficiency.

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ENR Construction

MAY 9, 2023

Whether delivering plants for batteries or other components or infrastructure components, mandates for electric vehicle adoption are pushing clients to meet deadlines and ask for more of engineers and contractors.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 9, 2023

Caddick Construction has raided Wates again for its latest senior appointment. Steve Bell has joined Caddick as Operations Director with a remit to oversee work in the North East and Yorkshire. Bell joins after more than eight years at Wates with the last three years in a similar role to his new job. He has followed the same path as Caddick Construction group managing director Paul Dodsworth who joined last summer after seven years at Wates and Group Commercial Director Neil Trubshaw who joined

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ENR Construction

MAY 9, 2023

The economy is slowing, but ENR Midwest’s Top Design Firms showed robust growth over last year with participating firms reporting $8.1 billion in total regional revenue.

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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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Construction Enquirer

MAY 9, 2023

Tilbury Douglas has promoted Chris Edmonds to become regional director for South Wales. His promotion follows the retirement of Carl Read, who worked at Tilbury Douglas for almost 40 years, having started his career as a general building operative in 1983. Since starting at Tilbury Douglas in 2006, Edmonds has progressed through a variety of senior roles, most recently as regional operations director for South Wales.

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ENR Construction

MAY 9, 2023

California grapples with the need to protect the habitat of the iconic species while creating a pathway to develop renewable energy and housing projects in the same areas.

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Pro Builder

MAY 9, 2023

Home Prices Are Increasing, but Buyer Sentiment Is on the Rise—Here’s Why ldeakins Tue, 05/09/2023 - 10:42 Homebuyers delayed by soaring borrowing costs are finding a window of opportunity as the Federal Reserve prepares to pause its rate hikes After another rate increase last week, the Federal Reserve chair signaled a potential pause in hikes, causing a slight dip in mortgage rates.

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ENR Construction

MAY 9, 2023

The TallWood researchers expect to publish design guidelines by the end of the year for the resilient post-tensioned wall system.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 9, 2023

Innovation is vital to drive the construction industry forward. And even in our modern day and age, where new technologies blossom every second, we must still push to find innovative solutions to everyday problems. Only with this mindset can we transform those problems into ones of the past, not the present. Amr Raafat is here to do just that. As Chief Innovation Officer at Windover Construction, Amr leverages technology to optimize global project delivery.

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ENR Construction

MAY 9, 2023

The terminal Airside D project is part of the final phase of the airport's master plan.

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Contractor Magazine

MAY 9, 2023

Week 2 of the Code Council’s Building Safety Month campaign outlines the roles and responsibilities of building safety professionals.

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