Construction industry news | Construction Today Magazine https://construction-today.com/news/category/news/ Tue, 02 May 2023 09:00:46 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.2 https://construction-today.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2022/10/ct-150x150.png Construction industry news | Construction Today Magazine https://construction-today.com/news/category/news/ 32 32 Bentley Systems teams up with Cupix to be powered by iTwin program https://construction-today.com/news/bentley-systems-teams-up-with-cupix-to-be-powered-by-itwin-program/ Tue, 02 May 2023 09:00:45 +0000 https://construction-today.com/?p=3710 A global spatial digital twin platform that provides visualization and analytics has announced the addition of its leading product, CupixWorks,

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]]> A global spatial digital twin platform that provides visualization and analytics has announced the addition of its leading product, CupixWorks, to Bentley Systems’ powered by iTwin program. CupixWorks is a state-of-the-art 3D digital twin platform that enables decision-making and collaboration through all stages of a building’s life cycle. Project managers, general contractors, architects...

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]]> Holcim Building Envelope named one of the greatest workplaces for diversity and women in the US https://construction-today.com/news/holcim-building-envelope-named-one-of-the-greatest-workplaces-for-diversity-and-women-in-the-us/ Tue, 02 May 2023 08:59:21 +0000 https://construction-today.com/?p=3708 Holcim Building Envelope was recently awarded the title of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2023 and America’s Greatest Workplaces

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]]> Holcim Building Envelope was recently awarded the title of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2023 and America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women 2023 by Newsweek. The rankings are based on publicly available data, interviews with HR professionals, and an anonymous online survey of a diverse pool of employees at companies with over 1000 employees in the US. Criteria for employee surveys...

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]]> First soccer-only stadium in New York City to boost economy https://construction-today.com/news/first-soccer-only-stadium-in-new-york-city-to-boost-economy/ Tue, 02 May 2023 08:58:06 +0000 https://construction-today.com/?p=3706 Approximately $780 million will be spent on New York’s first football-specific stadium. New York City Football Club (NYCFC) has selected

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]]> Approximately $780 million will be spent on New York’s first football-specific stadium. New York City Football Club (NYCFC) has selected HOK as the architect, and Turner Construction Company as the general contractor to design and build the stadium. NYCFC is confident that HOK and Turner will successfully deliver the Club’s vision for a 25,000-seat stadium that will become a community resource.

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]]> ­­­­­­ABC report shows non-residential construction spending increases in January https://construction-today.com/news/abc-report-shows-non-residential-construction-spending-increases-in-january/ Mon, 03 Apr 2023 10:46:34 +0000 https://construction-today.com/?p=3668 National non-residential construction spending increased by 0.3 percent in January, according to the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of

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]]> National non-residential construction spending increased by 0.3 percent in January, according to the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of data published by the US Census Bureau, which translates to a 968.7 billion dollar spend for the month. Across the board, spending was down monthly in seven of the 16 non-residential subcategories. Private non-residential spending was up 0.9...

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]]> WSB and Bentley Systems offer new digital construction management service based on Synchro https://construction-today.com/news/strongwsb-amp-bentley-systems-offer-new-digital-construction-management-service-based-on-synchro-strong/ Mon, 03 Apr 2023 10:31:11 +0000 https://construction-today.com/?p=3649 Through a combination of industry-leading software, expertise, and innovation, Bentley and WSB’s digital construction management initiative is helping to shape

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]]> Through a combination of industry-leading software, expertise, and innovation, Bentley and WSB’s digital construction management initiative is helping to shape the way infrastructure projects are delivered. WSB has launched a new digital construction management solution and advisory service, based on Bentley’s Synchro to help the civil infrastructure market overcome challenges of adopting model...

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]]> Realtor.com predicts top housing markets for 2023 https://construction-today.com/news/realtor-com-predicts-top-housing-markets-for-2023/ Mon, 09 Jan 2023 15:54:20 +0000 https://construction-today.com/?p=3429 Since interest rates have continued to rise and outsized price tags have become the pandemic-born norm, Realtor.com has introduced its 2023

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]]> Since interest rates have continued to rise and outsized price tags have become the pandemic-born norm, Realtor.com has introduced its 2023 Top Housing Markets forecast. Mainly concentrated in mid-size markets east of the Mississippi, with local industries tied to manufacturing, education, healthcare and government, this year’s top ten, in rank order, are Hartford-West Hartford, Connecticut...

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]]> Having completed a spectacular project, Spence Brothers Construction owes its success to this approach https://construction-today.com/news/having-completed-a-spectacular-project-spence-brothers-construction-owes-its-success-to-this-approach/ Tue, 20 Dec 2022 15:03:00 +0000 https://construction-today.com/?p=3416 It’s SIMPLE In the late 1800s, a fire ravaged through Saginaw, Michigan. In response, brothers Matt and Hugh Spence launched

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]]> In the late 1800s, a fire ravaged through Saginaw, Michigan. In response, brothers Matt and Hugh Spence launched a start-up construction company, named Hugh Spence & Brother, to help reconstruct the homes that were destroyed by the disaster. Fast forward to today, and the company now has offices across the state with locations in Traverse City, Saginaw, and Ann Arbor. “Our niche markets include...

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]]> Therme Canada unveils new visuals and updated plans as part of the project to redevelop Ontario Place, as a world-class year-round destination for all https://construction-today.com/news/therme-canada-unveils-new-visuals-and-updated-plans-as-part-of-the-project-to-redevelop-ontario-place-as-a-world-class-year-round-destination-for-all/ Tue, 20 Dec 2022 13:22:37 +0000 https://construction-today.com/?p=3393 Destination restoration Mark Lawson, Vice President, Communications & External Relations, Therme Canada, says: “Having signed a long-term lease at Ontario

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]]> Mark Lawson, Vice President, Communications & External Relations, Therme Canada, says: “Having signed a long-term lease at Ontario Place, we are delivering on our commitment to create an iconic, global attraction along with new privately funded and maintained public space.” The redevelopment will include shoreline restoration, 11.8 acres of freely accessible public space, enhanced trails...

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]]> Global modular building specialist, Volumetric Building Companies (VBC), announces ambitious plans to expand in the UK https://construction-today.com/news/global-modular-building-specialist-volumetric-building-companies-vbc-announces-ambitious-plans-to-expand-in-the-uk/ Tue, 20 Dec 2022 13:17:04 +0000 https://construction-today.com/?p=3385 UK expansion .VBC is on track to become a $1billion modular construction company over the next three years and is

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]]> VBC is on track to become a $1billion modular construction company over the next three years and is now targeting the UK build-to-rent, affordable housing, student accommodation, and hotel sectors. This follows VBC’s merger with Polish modular manufacturer, Polcom, earlier this year to extend its reach into Europe, and strategic acquisitions, which include the assets of the modular business...

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]]> Cushman & Wakefield announces Turner Construction has joined the growing roster of new tenants at AMP&RSAND, a creative office redevelopment in San Diego’s Mission Valley area https://construction-today.com/news/cushman-wakefield-announces-turner-construction-has-joined-the-growing-roster-of-new-tenants-at-amprsand-a-creative-office-redevelopment-in-san-diegos-mission-valley-area/ Tue, 20 Dec 2022 13:14:35 +0000 https://construction-today.com/?p=3380 Long-term tenancy Turner Construction signed a long-term lease for 15,936 square feet of space at the award-winning project. “We are

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]]> Turner Construction signed a long-term lease for 15,936 square feet of space at the award-winning project. “We are excited to welcome Turner Construction to AMP&RSAND, an amenity-rich property with indoor-outdoor connectivity, freshly designed for tenants to help foster employee health and happiness, and build company culture,” says Managing Director, Derek Hulse. The post Cushman &

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