A&P project engineer on building the foundation of a successful young career
Construction Dive
MAY 10, 2023
Nathalia Mingo, whose path to construction started in high school, talks about what she likes most about working in the industry.
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Plans go in for snaking Silvertown bridge
Construction Enquirer
MAY 10, 2023
A planning application for a 305 metre zig-zag design pedestrian and cycle bridge at Royal Victoria Dock has been submitted. The crossing is part of the £5bn development of the Silvertown site by The Silvertown Partnership which includes Lendlease. The new design is a ‘Double S-curve’ shape and will also open at its mid-point with a double bascule mechanism allowing full use of the dock by large vessels.
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Labor woes, material costs shrink profit margins
Construction Dive
MAY 10, 2023
A Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors report on soft earnings mirrors weak first quarter results from various U.S. public construction firms.
Second staircase rule halts Wates estate revamp
Construction Enquirer
MAY 10, 2023
Construction work has been paused on a major estate job in east London due to the new second staircase rule. Wates Residential is working on a joint venture with Havering Council on a £1.5bn programme to revamp 12 estates across the borough. But work has now been paused on the Waterloo and Queens Street site where 380 new homes are under construction.
Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software
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Contech continues funding tear
Construction Dive
MAY 10, 2023
From autonomous buildings to alternative materials, these firms raised money recently via equity and debt financing, despite economic headwinds.
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AECOM reports record backlog as profits jump
Construction Dive
MAY 10, 2023
CEO Troy Rudd said he expects infrastructure, resilience and energy transition opportunities to grow worldwide in the coming decades.
Hochtief-Murphy completes record cement-free concrete pour
Construction Enquirer
MAY 10, 2023
National Grid claims its contractor Hochtief-Murphy Joint Venture (HMJV) has completed the world’s largest ever continuous pour of cement-free concrete on the £1bn London Power Tunnels project to rewire London. HMJV has overseen pouring of 736,000 litres – enough to fill around two 25m swimming pools – to fill the base of the 55m deep tunnel drive shaft at National Grid’s Hurst Substation in South London.
Office vacancy rate the highest in 30 years
Construction Dive
MAY 10, 2023
The U.S. office vacancy rate ticked up to a 30-year-high of 17.8% in Q1, as hybrid work and recession fears weighed on demand, according to CBRE.
Home Prices Are Rebounding in the Spring Selling Season
Pro Builder
MAY 10, 2023
Home Prices Are Rebounding in the Spring Selling Season ldeakins Wed, 05/10/2023 - 11:49 After falling in a winter housing correction, home prices are beginning to rise across the country Home prices fell from historic highs in a number of overheated regional markets during a nationwide housing correction at the close of 2022, but after a slow fall and winter period, prices are rebounding in the spring.
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.
Mercedes-Benz partners with NavVis on digital twins of factories
Construction Dive
MAY 10, 2023
The collaboration will allow the automaker to simulate new site layouts and production line changes.
Profits soar at Caddick Group in “rude health”
Construction Enquirer
MAY 10, 2023
Caddick Group saw profits jump by more than 40% as it posted latest results for the year ending August 2022. Across the group – which includes Moda Living, Caddick Developments and Caddick Construction – pre-tax profits hit £58m from a turnover up 28% to £492m. Caddick continues to increase its long-term development pipeline and remains focused on a twin property strategy of Living and Industrial/Logistics.
Next Week: The WEF/IWA Residuals and Biosolids Conference
PC Construction
MAY 10, 2023
Where will you be next week? I’m hoping to see many familiar faces at the WEF/IWA Residuals and Biosolids Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina! The four days are packed with sessions highlighting advances in biosolids, new technologies, innovations and best practices. The PC team will be there in full force and we are excited to meet and share with all of you.
Metek turns to solar power at manufacturing plant
Construction Enquirer
MAY 10, 2023
Light Steel Frame (LSF) construction specialist Metek has invested in a major solar installation at its manufacturing facility for Advanced Cold Formed Sections Ltd (ACFS), in Wolverhampton. The move, which is part of the company’s wide-ranging carbon reduction strategy, will see the new solar panels deliver up to 82% of the energy needed to power the production hub.
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?
CTA tears down wall for new Purple/Red Line tracks
ENR Construction
MAY 10, 2023
A 110-year-old embankment wall will come tumbling down later this year as part of a major enhancement to Chicago Transit Authority’s (CTA) $2.1-billion project to modernize the Red and Purple lines.
TClarke on track for £500m revenue target
Construction Enquirer
MAY 10, 2023
Building services contractor TClarke said it is on track to deliver record-breaking turnover of £500m this year after revealing strong order taking in the first part of 2023. In a trading statement this morning the publicly listed specialist said orders were 23% up at £720m on the same time last year. Mark Lawrence, CEO, said a key advance on previous years was that the firm was less reliant on the London market than in the past.
Ardmore Roderick introduces STEM to students
ENR Construction
MAY 10, 2023
A Chicago infrastructure engineering firm is partnering with an elementary school to encourage students to love math and science and foster a new generation of engineers.
Urban Splash appoints “Director of the Future”
Construction Enquirer
MAY 10, 2023
Developer Urban Splash has appointed Suzy Jones as its first ever Director of the Future. Jones previously worked in a similar forward-thinking role at Urban Splash’s modular building sister company House which went into administration last year. In her new role Jones “will be responsible for using foresight and innovation to develop the purpose led ambition of Urban Splash and the strategy required to support it.” She said: “Director of the Future is quite some job title to li
Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business
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Selecting Strategic Partners in Construction Technology for Long Term Success
Jobsite with Procore
MAY 10, 2023
The construction industry is facing numerous challenges, including project backlogs and supply and labor constraints, which require executives to stay competitive, scale efficiently, and keep pace with change. However, this can be difficult to achieve given daily business demands and making sure the company is moving in the right direction.
Fixmart acquires Page Pipeline Supplies
Construction Enquirer
MAY 10, 2023
Fixings and supports specialist Fixmart Ltd has completed the acquisition of the assets of Page Pipeline Supplies Ltd, who will now operate as a trading division under the Fixmart brand. Page Pipeline Supplies are expert steel fabricators and manufacturers of pipe supports, respected in the mechanical industry for their assembly of prefabricated brackets and Forest Stewardship Council wood insulation blocks.
AECOM-Aurecon JV Performing Design for Sydney Harbor Tunnel
ENR Construction
MAY 10, 2023
New South Wales officials awarded a $2.9-billion contract to Acciona Construction for Stage 2 of the Western Harbour Tunnel last December.
Delphi’s Preconstruction planning services and Passive House expertise are helping shape the Massachusetts construction industry
Construction Today
MAY 10, 2023
Established in 1992, Delphi Construction, Inc. (Delphi) offers specialized preconstruction, comprehensive multi-market construction management and general contracting services. The company originally started as a five person/$3m division of an owner project management (OPM) firm, and has grown to more than 50 employees with annual revenues of $65m+. “When Delphi began, there was a clear.
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!
MU Health Care's $232M Children’s Hospital Project Requiring Monumental Effort
ENR Construction
MAY 10, 2023
Designing the 323,000-sq-ft building to efficiently serve the hospital's program was one of the project's big challenges, says the design team.
Over thirty years’ experience fuels New South Construction’s inter-industry expertise
Construction Today
MAY 10, 2023
Since 1990, New South Construction Company (NSC) has been performing quality preconstruction and construction services for clients in Atlanta across myriad of sectors. Since its earliest days, the company has been the go-to firm for Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (H-JAIA), where it’s been steadily engaged since the early 1990s for the development of a variety of projects.
Maximizing Productivity: Should You Build or Buy Software?
Jobsite with Procore
MAY 10, 2023
Business productivity depends on having the right tools to get the job done. This is true whether you’re a carpenter framing a house or a data analyst getting the insights necessary for decision-making purposes. For companies looking to turn technology into a competitive advantage, building custom software may seem like a good idea.
As Interest Rates Rise, the Housing Market Is Becoming More Localized, Experts Say
Pro Builder
MAY 10, 2023
As Interest Rates Rise, the Housing Market Is Becoming More Localized, Experts Say ldeakins Wed, 05/10/2023 - 12:13 For buyers stretched thin by soaring housing costs, location matters more than ever before As mortgage rates have risen over the last several months, the U.S. housing market has become increasingly divided, with some metro areas seeing steady growth and strong competition despite falling sales and declining prices in others.
Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High
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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!
Construction Firms Add 15,000 Jobs as Unemployment Rate Hits Record Low
Construction Superintendent Magazine
MAY 10, 2023
The construction sector added 15,000 jobs in April while the sector’s unemployment rate fell to a record low for the month and the number of unfilled construction positions is close to a monthly high, according to an analysis of new government data the Associated General Contractors of America released. Association officials said the industry likely would have added even more positions if contractors could find more qualified workers.
In the Race to Homeownership, Millennials Are Trailing Behind
Pro Builder
MAY 10, 2023
In the Race to Homeownership, Millennials Are Trailing Behind ldeakins Wed, 05/10/2023 - 11:35 Buying a home in today's high-cost housing market isn't a feat for the weak, and millennial buyers making their first house purchases face the biggest challenges Over the past several years, spiking mortgage rates paired with a 40% increase in national home prices have created a major affordability crisis for prospective homebuyers, and younger generations are the most impacted.
ARCO/Murray’s multi-family division discusses the benefits of the design build approach
Construction Today
MAY 10, 2023
With a geographical footprint that stretches from coast to coast, ARCO/Murray (ARCO) offers high quality design build services with the vision to make the construction process enjoyable for all. Since its foundation in Saint Louis in 1992, the company has completed over 5500 projects across 450 cities, with the same mission: to be the very best design build contractor in the industry.
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