Thu.May 18, 2023

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AECOM appoints new president of construction management

Construction Dive

Bob Hart has replaced Jay Badame, who served in the role for five years, as other executives move up the firm’s ranks.

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Digital Builder Ep 50: Is Mentorship the Key to Unlocking Opportunities in Construction?

Autodesk Construction Cloud

With the growing conversation about how construction is changing because of purpose-built technology like AI, AR technology, and robotics, it’s important to nurture those who will have their careers be the most influenced by it: the next generation of workers. That’s why we’ve invited Alan Dillon, Senior Superintendent at Truebeck Construction , for a conversation about leadership, effective mentorship, and why successful relationships are the key to successful projects.

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Contractors face uncertainty over new Florida immigration law

Construction Dive

New legislation that requires companies to confirm that employees are allowed to work in the U.S. could result in severe consequences for construction firms.

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Go-ahead for major Nottingham bioscience project

Construction Enquirer

Developer Conygar has secured planning for a major bioscience facility at Nottingham’s Island Quarter. Two buildings connected at the upper levels by glazed link will provide 245,000 sq ft of laboratory and office space. Designed by CPMG Architects, the Poplar Street project is subject to the documenting of the section 106 agreement. Robert Ware, Chief Executive of Conygar, said: “We are delighted that the next phase of development has been approved. “Nottingham is already home

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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

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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Debt ceiling breach would sink construction starts by as much as 30%

Construction Dive

If policymakers fail to avert the crisis by the June deadline, all types of building activity would slow, including projects boosted by federal funding packages, according to Dodge.

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Breedon swoops for roads surfacing contractor

Construction Enquirer

Aggregates giant Breedon has bought Lincolnshire-based surfacing and civil engineering firm, Minster Group. Founded in Lincoln in 1999, Minster works for the Ministry of Defence resurfacing runways and airfields for the RAF as well as repairing roads across Lincolnshire, Shropshire, Cambridgeshire, Hampshire, Oxfordshire and London. The majority stake in Minister includes civil engineers Minster Surfacing and Alliance Recycling.

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Manufacturing starts, once seen as construction’s safety blanket, slump 68%

Construction Dive

Despite the pullback, Dodge chief economist maintains underlying trends point to a “very healthy sector.

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ECF picked for £250m Stockport regeneration

Construction Enquirer

Stockport Mayoral Development has signed up The English Cities Fund as its joint venture partner to develop an eight-acre site, known as Stockport 8, in the town centre. Stockport MDC and ECF will invest over £250m to transform Stockport centre with 1,200 new homes, alongside retail, leisure, and office space. Lord Kerslake, Chair of Stockport MDC, said “Work to deliver the Town Centre West masterplan is continuing at pace, with a number of our landmark schemes such as the Interchange, Weir Mill

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EEOC: End of public health emergency doesn’t mean the end of COVID accommodations

Construction Dive

The agency cautioned employers against revoking COVID-related ADA accommodations without an individualized assessment.

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Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP

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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Speedy rules out fraud after £20m of kit goes missing

Construction Enquirer

Speedy has ruled out fraud following an investigation after £20m of kit was discovered “missing” earlier this year. The hire giant launched a probe in February after a count-up of its kit revealed a £20.4m stock deficit in smaller site items like scaffolding towers, fencing and non-mechanical plant. In its latest update Speedy said: “Following completion of the investigation the Board has concluded that the issue resulted from problems with the company’s controls and acco

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Georgia Ports Authority to build $170M rail hub in Gainesville

Construction Dive

The new inland terminal is expected to handle 60,000 containers per year and is set to begin construction in January.

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NTSB Seeks Review of Maintenance on Weathering Steel Bridges

ENR Construction

Citing the 2022 Pittsburgh span failure, the National Transportation Safety Board says b ridges made of uncoated weathering steel plate could face accelerated deterioration and potential collapse without immediate action.

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Experts Offer Mixed Predictions for Housing During the Next 5 Years

Pro Builder

Experts Offer Mixed Predictions for Housing During the Next 5 Years ldeakins Thu, 05/18/2023 - 11:18 It's clear now that 2023 is a tough year for the housing market, but what do experts have to say about the market's long-term stability? Over the past two years, the housing market has slowed from a red-hot homebuying boom to a period of near-stagnant sales, thanks to surging mortgage rates coupled with high home prices.

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The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide

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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Two Workers Die in Fire at Charlotte Apartment Construction Site

ENR Construction

Massive fire destroyed the residential complex being built in the city's SouthPark neighborhood, leading to multiple rescues and two deaths.

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As the Vacancy Rate Rises, Rents Are Poised to Fall

Pro Builder

As the Vacancy Rate Rises, Rents Are Poised to Fall ldeakins Thu, 05/18/2023 - 11:27 Fresh rental supply may soon lead to more stable prices across the country, but in a few northeastern metros, the median rent is still rising sharply Rents are growing at the slowest pace since the COVID-19 pandemic, with median prices in the nation's 50 largest cities reaching $1,734 April, down $43 from last year’s peak, according to Realtor.com.

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Agency Awards $208M Contract to Overhaul Grand Canyon Waterline

ENR Construction

National Park Service project will replace a 1960s-era 12.5-mile aluminum pipeline that serves as the primary source of potable water and fire suppression for the park's South Rim facilities.

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The Single-Family Built-For-Rent Market Is Cooling as Investors Retreat

Pro Builder

The Single-Family Built-For-Rent Market Is Cooling as Investors Retreat ldeakins Thu, 05/18/2023 - 11:32 Though its market share is quickly expanding, new construction in the single-family built-for-rent sector is slowing Single-family built-for-rent construction is cooling as tighter financial conditions push investors out of the market, NAHB Eye on Housing reports.

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Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business

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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Citing Pittsburgh Collapse, NTSB Calls for Review of Maintenance on Weathering Steel Bridges

ENR Construction

Bridges made of uncoated weathering steel plate could be at risk for accelerated deterioration and potential collapse unless federal and state transportation authorities take immediate action to resolve outstanding maintenance issues, according to a new NTSB report.

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Why New Rental Supply May Be Key to Lowering Mortgage Rates

Pro Builder

Why New Rental Supply May Be Key to Lowering Mortgage Rates ldeakins Thu, 05/18/2023 - 11:38 Shelter inflation is taking the U.S. economy by storm, and one way to lower housing costs is by building more apartments Housing completions are moving at a sluggish pace post-pandemic, but increased rental and for-sale supply could actually be key to fighting inflation and lowering mortgage rates.

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Worker Dies in Fire at Charlotte Apartment Construction Site

ENR Construction

Massive fire destroyed the residential complex being built in the city's SouthPark neighborhood, leading to multiple rescues and one death.

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Get a competitive edge in your construction projects with value engineering

BD+C

Get a competitive edge in your construction projects with value engineering 1 kcichowicz Thu, 05/18/2023 - 11:53 Trimble Over the past half-century, value engineering (VE) has proven to be an effective tool to manage time, costs, and quality with an aim to maximize value. It has also been shown to be a highly effective approach for evaluating current construction projects.

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The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting

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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Workers Missing After Charlotte Fire Consumes Under-Construction Apartment Buildings

ENR Construction

A massive fire Thursday in Charlotte destroyed an under-construction apartment complex in the city's SouthPark neighborhood.

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Workers Missing After Fire Consumes Under-Construction Charlotte Apartment Buildings

ENR Construction

Massive fire destroyed the residential complex being built in the city's SouthPark neighborhood.

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Arlington National Cemetery Awards $108M Contract to Manhattan Construction

ENR Construction

The Arlington National Cemetery will construct an Operations Complex.

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Arlington National Cemetery Awards $108M Contract to Manhattan Construction Co.

ENR Construction

The Arlington National Cemetery will construct an Operations Complex.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

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!

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EPA Would Curb Coal Ash Disposal Exemptions at Legacy Sites

ENR Construction

Hundreds of ash disposal sites at inactive US power plants could be subject to new federal safety regulation under a rule proposed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

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Maryland County Plans Largest US Green Hydrogen Powered Bus Depot

ENR Construction

The Rockville, Md., facility in Montgomery County sets a national record in planned onsite solar generation and green hydrogen production, according to energy-as-a-service developer AlphaStruxure.

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Maryland County Plans Largest Green Hydrogen Powered Bus Depot

ENR Construction

The Rockville, Md., facility in Montgomery County sets a national record in planned onsite solar generation and green hydrogen production, according to energy-as-a-service developer AlphaStruxure.

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