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The construction firms that are hiring despite covid-19 pandemic Some construction firms are continuing to hire en masse despite the pressure of the covid-19 pandemic, new data from LinkedIn has revealed. A handful of construction firms are among the companies the professional networking platform has revealed to currently be looking to fill more than 50 roles.   Source: Shutterstock Amey and Balfour Beatty are looking to fill the most roles Six construction, civil engineering and design firms make the list, with Amey, which currently has 298 open roles, looking to hire the most. The country’s biggest contractor, Balfour Beatty, is...

Strong housing market fuels UK construction industry rebound The rebound in UK construction activity accelerated in September, supported by a mini-housing boom that helped the economic recovery even as tightening restrictions clouded the outlook. The IHS UK purchasing managers’ index for construction rose to 56.8 in September from 54.6 in the previous month. This is the fourth consecutive reading above 50, which indicates the majority of businesses have reported improving activity. The reading beat the 54 forecast by economists polled by Reuters and signalled the fastest pace of growth in nearly five years. “Following August’s slowdown, growth in UK construction...

The rise of advanced technology in construction Dubai has set a target of 3D printing 25% of all buildings by 2030 Even at the start of this century, just two decades ago, the idea of superimposing a 3D representation of a 2D building plan on a construction site seemed more fiction than science. But here we are, in 2020, when such a feat is not only within the grasp of reality, it is also practiced in some parts of the world by major construction companies. Such a day is not very far when using this sort of augmented reality (AR)...

Current Builders Tests Next Generation Construction Tech Tools Early BIM Adopter Evaluates Best New Solutions for the Industry POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Aug, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Current Builders (www.currentbuilders.com) was one of the first construction companies to embrace BIM (Building Information Modeling), now the innovative construction company is evaluating a variety of advanced tech tools, seeking the best new solutions to improve productivity. The award-winning company, based in south Florida, recently opened a new office in Sarasota. This expansion has fueled the need for even more advanced software, wearables and robotics to effectively enhance integration and coordination. PHOTO CAPTION: Trimble...

Another bird-friendly building mandate for the East Coast   Maryland's Howard County Council passed a bird-safe building mandate last month, the second law of its kind on the East Coast, following New York City's legislation that passed in December.  Howard County is home to hummingbirds, cardinals, woodpeckers and doves, among many other bird species, all of which stop over during annual migration. When they land in unfamiliar territory to rest or find food, they often confuse reflective glass as passable space — resulting in fatal collisions that take the lives of up to a billion birds annually across North America, according to...