Construction’s age problem: A foreboding exodus of experience
Construction Dive
MAY 25, 2023
About one in five construction workers is 55 or older. Failing to recruit and retain labor soon could mean a more sudden dearth of experienced workers.
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Designing Resilient Buildings for Extreme Weather Conditions
The Constructor
MAY 25, 2023
As extreme weather conditions become more common and severe, resilient building design is essential for keeping people safe and avoiding costly structural damage. This article will introduce the concept of resilience in building design and then discuss key strategies for designing resilient structures that withstand extreme weather conditions. We’ll discuss future-proofing, adaptation, and the use […] The post Designing Resilient Buildings for Extreme Weather Conditions appeared firs
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4 considerations for increasing biodiversity in construction projects
BD+C
MAY 25, 2023
4 considerations for increasing biodiversity in construction projects 0 qpurcell Thu, 05/25/2023 - 09:39 Urban Planning As climate change is linked with biodiversity depletion, fostering biodiverse landscapes during construction can create benefits beyond the immediate surroundings of the project. Polly Osborne Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Engineers Architects Regulations Biophilic Design Sustainable Development Sustainable Design and Construction Urban Planning When we spend ti
London’s Camden Council advances £470m King’s Cross scheme
Construction Enquirer
MAY 25, 2023
London’s Camden Council is advancing plans for a £470m mixed-use scheme near Kings Cross to provide 350 homes and 200,000 sqft of commercial space. The development plan is focused on regenerating two nearby former light industrial sites at Camley Street and Cedar Way covering around 3.56 acres. The development plans which include Camden building 135 council homes will be anchored on receipts from the development of private flats and office space for companies in life sciences and technolog
Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software
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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.
Intel starts next phase of $20B Ohio manufacturing project
Construction Dive
MAY 25, 2023
Crews poured 1,500 cubic yards of concrete at the massive semiconductor facility in Licking County, Ohio.
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Mortenson targets zero carbon on $74M engineering building in Washington state
Construction Dive
MAY 25, 2023
The four-story project on Western Washington University’s campus will be the first publicly funded, zero-energy structure on a university campus in the state.
Vinci issues fraud alert to suppliers
Construction Enquirer
MAY 25, 2023
Vinci Construction UK has issued a warning to subcontractors and suppliers who are being targeted by fraudsters posing as representatives of the contractor. The alert states: “It has come to our attention that several suppliers have been defrauded of materials and services by fraudsters impersonating VINCI Construction UK. “The impersonation is relatively sophisticated and is conducted via telephone and e-mail correspondence.
Amazon opens first phase of $2.5B HQ2
Construction Dive
MAY 25, 2023
Phase two of the e-commerce giant’s second headquarters, built in Arlington, Virginia, remains on pause.
Five hospitals at risk of collapse added to new build programme
Construction Enquirer
MAY 25, 2023
The Government has added five hospital projects to its £20bn building programme due to the risk of structural collapse because of weak concrete. It will prioritise rebuilding the five hospitals by 2030, which used limited life-span reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RACC) now at the end of its design life. As a result of this reprioritisation, as well as the rising cost of construction materials, up to eight schemes that were originally due to be constructed towards the end of the decade ha
Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP
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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.
AGC Calls for Updated State Highway Work Zone Policies
ENR Construction
MAY 25, 2023
Group cites need for better crew safeguards, citing its member firm study that work zones are either as dangerous, or more dangerous, than they were a year ago.
RC frame specialist Getjar revenue tops £100m again
Construction Enquirer
MAY 25, 2023
Hertfordshire-based concrete frame specialist Getjar achieved a 48% jump in revenue to £108m last year. While the firm restored revenue to pre-pandemic levels, its profit margin almost halved to 3.5% eroded by material and labour rises on fixed-price jobs. This resulted in pre-tax profit slipping by nearly a fifth to £3.8m in the year to August 2022.
The ever-increasing role of the ‘I’ in BIM for construction projects. By Nick Scalone
Construction Today
MAY 25, 2023
The ‘I’ in BIM has always had the potential to be important in construction projects. It’s not a new concept and has been thrown around the industry since the 1970s. It wasn’t commonly known until the US Army Corps of Engineers first introduced the term BIM in a 1992 report on the use of digital technology in the construction industry.
Another demolition director banned after bid rigging probe
Construction Enquirer
MAY 25, 2023
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has secured the disqualification of another company director following its investigation into illegal cartel behaviour within the demolition industry. Nicholas Brown, now Managing Director of the Brown and Mason Group, was a director of Brown and Mason Limited at the time the illegal cartel activity took place.
The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide
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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?
Anser Advisory Buys Digital Twin Maker Gafcon Digital
ENR Construction
MAY 25, 2023
Platform-agnostic systems digital model integrator known for providing owners and program managers digital twins will be a unit of program management firm.
All About Concrete Bond | Will Concrete Bond to Concrete | How Concrete Adhesion Works
CivilJungle
MAY 25, 2023
Will Concrete Bond to Concrete? Concrete is a building material with high compressive strength. But it does not have a bonding ability. Concrete will deteriorate over time. When it does, we either have.
Feds to Push Billions of Dollars for Colorado River System Resilience
ENR Construction
MAY 25, 2023
The Bureau of Reclamation opened a funding opportunity for project proposals aimed at conserving water for the lower Colorado River system.
Buying a Home Is Cheaper Than Renting One in Just Four Major Cities
Pro Builder
MAY 25, 2023
Buying a Home Is Cheaper Than Renting One in Just Four Major Cities ldeakins Thu, 05/25/2023 - 12:11 Only four U.S. metros offer homes with monthly mortgage payments beneath regional rental costs Throughout the U.S., buying a home is roughly 25% more expensive than renting one, but in just four metro areas, ownership is cheaper, according to Insider.
Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business
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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.
Even With More Bumps and Risks, Women Leaders Push Industry Forward
ENR Construction
MAY 25, 2023
New levels of project funding add more opportunity in construction but also new risks and gaps in project management, said attendees at the 20th Groundbreaking Women in Construction conference on May 11-12 in San Francisco. To meet demand for industry transformation in fast-changing markets, women are moving quickly to innovate in leadership and in diversity and inclusion impact.
A Tale of Two Extremes: NYC For-Sale Market Stalls While Rental Market Booms
Pro Builder
MAY 25, 2023
A Tale of Two Extremes: NYC For-Sale Market Stalls While Rental Market Booms ldeakins Thu, 05/25/2023 - 12:19 As housing costs reach new highs, New York City buyers are flooding an already supercharged rental market Since the final quarter of 2022, inflated prices and a severe shortage of housing inventory have become the norm in the New York City rental market.
US Supreme Court Ruling Hobbles EPA Powers to Regulate Wetlands
ENR Construction
MAY 25, 2023
Justices decision was 9-0 Idaho that landowners Michael and Chantelle Sackett, in their second appeal before the court, should not be fined for building near wetlands that did not appear to have a direct surface connection to a larger body of water.
Why Millennials Still Trail Behind Baby Boomers in Today’s Housing Market
Pro Builder
MAY 25, 2023
Why Millennials Still Trail Behind Baby Boomers in Today’s Housing Market ldeakins Thu, 05/25/2023 - 12:29 Millennials are losing out to Baby Boomers in the hunt for a limited supply of starter homes Today’s housing market poses significant challenges for Millennials, who have faced economic setbacks such as massive student loans, the Great Recession, and a high cost of living relative to their earnings.
The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting
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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!
Anser Advisory Acquires Platform-Agnostic Digital Twin Maker Gafcon Digital
ENR Construction
MAY 25, 2023
Anser Advisory, the 14th-ranked program management firm on the ENR Top 50, has acquired Gafcon Digital, a systems digital model integrator that's best known for providing owners and program managers digital twins.
Frank Bodami of Total Wrecking and Environmental breaks down his passion for the demolition industry
Construction Today
MAY 25, 2023
With a wealth of experience and expertise in the demolition industry, there is no better-informed individual with which to discuss the market than Frank Bodami, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Total Wrecking and Environmental (Total Wrecking). Having co-founded Total Wrecking in 2013, Frank is also a long-standing member of The National Demolition Association.
Possible China Tie Linked to US Canceling $200M Loan to Kentucky Battery Plant
ENR Construction
MAY 25, 2023
U.S. Energy Dept. did not detail its reason for withdrawing its conditional loan to Texas-based Microvast made last year for $500M plant in Kentucky, but Congressional concern was voiced to the agency in March of its alleged ties to the Chinese government.
Preconstruction can change the entire way a project is delivered (if done correctly). New York’s Richter + Ratner is paving the path for its peers
Construction Today
MAY 25, 2023
Construction Today last sat down with Marc Heiman, President and CEO of Richter + Ratner Contracting Corp. (R+R), in 2021. We are touching base again to hear how the business has fared over the last couple of years and to find out how construction has changed given the external factors that have affected many sectors and companies in the industry. These include fallout from Covid (material.
Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High
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Anser Advisory Buys Platform-Agnostic Digital Twin Maker Gafcon Digital
ENR Construction
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Anser Advisory, the 14th-ranked program management firm on the ENR Top 50, has acquired Gafcon Digital, a systems digital model integrator that's best known for providing owners and program managers digital twins.
All About Concrete Bond | Will Concrete Bond to Concrete | How Concrete Adhesion Works
CivilJungle
MAY 25, 2023
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From net zero to net positive in K-12 schools
BD+C
MAY 25, 2023
From net zero to net positive in K-12 schools 0 qpurcell Thu, 05/25/2023 - 08:38 K-12 Schools Perkins Eastman’s pursuit of healthy, net positive schools goes beyond environmental health; it targets all who work, teach, and learn inside them. K-12 Schools School Construction Architects Daylighting Daylighting Designs Energy Efficiency Energy-Efficient Design Projects Sustainability Less than a year after its opening last September, The AIA has recognized the new Boston Arts Academy with an Educat
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