Innovative 3D Printing Construction Meets a Range of Housing Needs

Acceleration in the use of new technology in construction is providing opportunities for growth in the 3D printing construction market.  Through the layering of polymer, concrete or metal, 3D printing construction can quickly create building materials for housing, from individual components to whole homes.  The construction industry has traditionally been slower than other sectors to adopt […] The post Innovative 3D Printing Construction Meets a Range of Housing Needs first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.

CEMEX LAUNCHES STARTUP ACCELERATOR TO STRENGTHEN ITS OPEN INNOVATION APPROACH

CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (“CEMEX”) and CEMEX Ventures, CEMEX’s corporate venture capital and open innovation unit, announced the launch of CEMEX Ventures Leaplab, an intensive acceleration program for innovative startups that address the critical challenges of the construction industry.  Leaplab leverages CEMEX’s facilities, expertise, and resources to help promising startups in the construction technology (Contech) […] The post CEMEX LAUNCHES STARTUP ACCELERATOR TO STRENGTHEN ITS OPEN INNOVATION APPROACH appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

Next prime minister urged to stick to infrastructure acceleration pledge

The next government has been urged to stick with infrastructure commitments made by departing prime minister Liz Truss and her axed chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng during her 45-day tenure. The post Next prime minister urged to stick to infrastructure acceleration pledge appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Construction costs continue to rise, but peak growth may be nearing

CoreLogic NZ’s Cordell Construction Cost Index (CCCI) for Q3 2022 showed further acceleration in the rate of indexed growth in national residential construction costs, with the quarterly and annual measures surpassing the previous records set just last quarter. The CCCI indicates the cost to build a standard 200sq m, three-bedroom, two-bathroom single-storey brick and tile […] The post Construction costs continue to rise, but peak growth may be nearing appeared first on Building Today.

RMBA supports Government infrastructure funding, affordable housing fund

The Registered Master Builders Association (RMBA) has welcomed the Government’s announcement for $179 million infrastructure funding to incentivise the building of an estimated 8000 homes over the next 20 years in regional New Zealand where that infrastructure is currently lacking. “This is good use of the Infrastructure Acceleration Fund, with the Government’s package directed towards […] The post RMBA supports Government infrastructure funding, affordable housing fund appeared first on Building Today.

Back to basics: acceleration of construction projects - Published by Osborne Clarke

A simple explanation of what construction acceleration is

Silver Shemmings Ash - The Trouble With Subcontracting Is..... 21042021

Richard Silver delivers a practical guide to approaching and dealing with all aspects of Sub Contracting and all the difficulties that all too often arise including an overview of Standard contract terms & obligations under JCT and other common standard forms, how to use the contracts and what your rights are, payments and how to get paid on time and how to protect your position under sub-contracts

Acceleration - RICS Practice Standards UK guidance note

This guidance summarises what is meant by ‘acceleration’ in the construction industry, how, in practice, acceleration can be achieved and how it can be valued. ‘Acceleration’, when used in connection with construction contracts, generally refers to increa

Watch your speed - An article published by the RICS - author Christopher Linnett

Outline of some of the issues covered in the Acceleration guidance note and how acceleration agreements, if not done carefully, may only create further problems.

What is the impact of best endeavours clauses on recovering time lost due to Covid-19?

What important points should I cover when striking a deal with my subcontractor to accelerate completion of his works?