Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
A shift in how tech companies like Google and Amazon meet their energy needs is creating opportunities for construction firms equipped to handle atomic power work.
Civil + Structural Engineer
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
The countdown has begun! Voting is now open for the 2024 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement (YEA) competition, and the deadline is fast approaching. This prestigious annual event celebrates innovation, ingenuity, and groundbreaking achievements in the engineering world, showcasing the very best projects from across the industry. This year, the excitement is greater than ever as the engineering community rallies to select its favorite projects.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
By: Mary Scott Nabers The 4.2 million miles of roads and highways in the U.S. are critical components of the country’s economic vitality. The transportation infrastructure allows Americans to commute, connect and transport goods efficiently. Yet, many of the older roadways limit access between communities, negatively impacting citizens and businesses.
Prodyogi
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Normally, 30 to 50 percent of the wastewater generated from a utility building is greywater. Greywater or sullage is the wastewater from non-toilet plumbing systems like hand basins, showers, baths, and washing machines.No Time To Read?? Watch the VideoProper handling of greywater helps reuse it for non-potable purposes like irrigation and flushing toilets.
Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant
Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.
Construction News
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
The government has sent initial warning letters to 49 organisations involved in the Grenfell Tower tragedy, including firms that ministers want to ban from public sector work. In September, responding to the phase two report of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, prime minister Keir Starmer told… The post Grenfell firms facing public work ban get warning letters appeared first on Construction News.
New Civil Engineer
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Romania is set to almost double its nuclear power capacity with the construction of two new Candu reactors – the first new builds of this type of reactor globally since 2007. The post Romania to double nuclear capacity with order of world’s first Candu reactors since 2007 appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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Roads Online
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Australian Flexible Pavement Association’s National Worker on Foot Awareness Online Course is helping to provide additional resources and education to support safer outcomes. Image: AfPA. The Australian Flexible Pavement Association’s National Worker on Foot Awareness Course is the sector’s opportunity to invest in the safety and well-being of its workforce, reducing risk and potentially saving lives.
Construction News
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
The British secret service held information gathered by undercover police on a bricklayer and trade union activist dubbed “Britain’s most blacklisted worker”, it has emerged. MI5 received a report on a 1986 meeting of the left-wing protest group known as Red Action where Brian Higgins… The post MI5 had undercover police report on construction worker appeared first on Construction News.
New Civil Engineer
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
The tunnel boring machine (TBM) that will drive National Grid’s tunnel under in Eyri National Park in North Wales to host electricity transmission infrastructure has started to arrive on site. The post TBM for National Grid’s 3km transmission tunnel through Snowdonia arriving on site appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
With 40% of its revenues set to come from data centers, chip fabs and similar projects, the industry’s biggest contractor is making moves to stay ahead of its growth.
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The specialty contractor space is facing a transformative period, driven by labor shortages, rapid technological advancements, and increasing regulatory requirements. In 2024, contractors must navigate complex challenges like fragmented management systems and delays in payment. This guide offers a deep dive into the key disruptions reshaping the industry over the next 24 months, including digitization, sustainable practices, and modular construction.
Civil Engineer Blog
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
The GRE and the GMAT are both standardized examinations for gaining admission into graduate school programs in the U.S. The GRE or Graduate Record Examination and the GMAT or Graduate Management Admission Test, are specific exams that students have to take. The test scores of both these exams are valid for five years from the […] The post Which test should you take – GRE or GMAT?
Contractor Bookkeeping
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Setting financial goals for your construction business may be one of your most important responsibilities as a leader and business owner. Your financial goals serve as far more than wishful projections; they form the backbone of your road map for success, both internal and external. Financial goals are something that every single business should possess regardless of its market, model, or size.
Construction News
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Contractors have been urged to look out for new guidance on keeping homes safe from fire. An updated British Standard will be published on 27 November that will, three days later, supersede the current version. BS 9991:2024, ‘Fire safety in the design, management and use… The post New British Standard for residential fire safety imminent appeared first on Construction News.
New Civil Engineer
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Arup will provide technical and consulting services for the identification and development of heat network zones in England, in partnership with Ordnance Survey (OS). The post Arup and Ordnance Survey partner to identify potential heat network zones in England appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.
CCR Magazine
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Daich Coatings has enhanced its award-winning LuxROCK ™ product, making it faster and easier for homeowners to add smooth granite surfaces over countertops, tables and vanities. New LuxROCK ™ ULTRA Solid Surface Granite Kits feature simple roll-on applications of products, resulting in smooth-as-glass granite surfaces. Available nationwide online through major retailers with free shipping, the 4-step DIY kits cover 40 square feet of space and are available at an introductory price of $229.
The Construction Index
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
Energy giant EDF and process engineer Trillium Flow Services Ltd have been fined thousands of pounds after an injury at Dungeness B power station in Kent.
Construction Placements
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
Conducting Effective Site Surveys: Tools, Techniques, and Best Practices Discover the essential steps, tools, and techniques for conducting effective site surveys. From planning to data collection, master the process! The post Conducting Effective Site Surveys: Tools, Techniques, and Best Practices appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.
Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network
In today’s construction market, owners, construction managers, and contractors must navigate increasing challenges, from cost management to project delays. Fortunately, digital tools now offer valuable insights to help mitigate these risks. However, the sheer volume of tools and the complexity of leveraging their data effectively can be daunting. That’s where data-driven construction comes in.
New Civil Engineer
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Two halves of a continuous beam railway bridge with an arch have been rotated into place over a major highway in a “world first” operation in China. The post China rotates two halves of 231m long bridge into place over major highway in ‘world first’ appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.
Roads Online
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
Sripath Technologies’ NuMIXER bitumen softener has helped customers achieve greater performance and sustainability when compared to conventional additives. Images: Sripath. Sripath’s NuMIXER bitumen softener is helping to combat the growing issue of bitumen quality variability, while also being a friend to the environment. Seem too good to be true? As Sripath’s team explain, this solution is real and available now.
The Construction Index
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Many producers claim to offer low carbon cement but now there is an official definition of what that means – but it’s not simple.
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Managing construction projects in disparate systems and spreadsheets is difficult due to numerous moving parts and diverse stakeholder needs. A dynamic, intuitive software solution is essential for everyone involved—owners, designers, engineers, Construction Managers, and General Contractors. Companies need a secure, centralized system to manage documents, scheduling, financials, and more.
Civil Engineer Blog
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Construction projects inevitably generate enormous and complex sets of information. Effectively managing this bulk of information to insure its availability and accuracy is an important managerial task. Poor or missing information can readily lead to project delays, uneconomical decisions, or even the complete failure of the desired facility. Pity the owner and project manager who […] The post Types of Project Information first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.
New Civil Engineer
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Integrating UK transport networks using digital twins could amount to around £850M of monetised benefits over a 10-year period (in 2010 prices), new reasearch from Arup and the Department for Transport (DfT) has found. The post DfT and Arup detail £850M potential benefits of integrating transport networks with digital twins appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Employers, workers and safety officials aren’t often on the same page about appropriate head protection, a new study finds.
Construction Placements
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Comprehensive Guide to Construction Rules and Regulations in India: A 2024 Perspective Navigating construction regulations in India can be complex. This guide covers laws, permits, and compliance essentials to streamline your projects. The post Comprehensive Guide to Construction Rules and Regulations in India: A 2024 Perspective appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.
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Contingency planning is a strategic plan to allocate resources, time, and money if “all hell breaks loose” on a project. It considers risk mitigation and planning for a worst-case scenario. Contingency planning in construction is necessary. You're expected to throw in a percentage to cover a contingency plan in your estimates but is it enough? There is an art to this type of planning and, if project leaders aren’t careful, a contingency plan could cost the company a lot more than lapsed deadlin
Construction News
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Plant equipment owners have warned that inheritance tax changes set out in the chancellor’s Autumn Budget could put their firms at risk of closure. The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) and Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) said changes to inheritance tax relief, announced on 30 October,… The post Inheritance tax changes spell ‘death of the plant-hire industry’ appeared first on Construction News.
Roads Online
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
Image: engage.vic.gov.au Early designs have been released for a new station located in Melbourne’s west near Davis and Leakes roads in Tarneit. The yet-to-be-named station will include two platforms with an accessible pedestrian underpass for crossing the rail line. A new four bay bus interchange and separated pedestrian and cycling paths will also be built as part of the precinct.
New Civil Engineer
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Neom CEO Nadhmi Al-Nasr has left the Saudi Arabian giga-project following reports about his bad behaviour and uncertainty about the viability of the development. The post Neom CEO departs Saudi project following bad behaviour, uncertainty and worker deaths appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
At Barton Malow, testing a field printer that operates much like a CAD-driven Roomba started by organizing teams and aligning goals, writes the firm’s VDC director.
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Aging construction ERP systems can slow down productivity and put your business at risk. If you’re working with outdated software, you may be missing out on essential features and innovations like AI, AR, and enhanced reporting capabilities. This guide provides you with insights regarding when you need to upgrade and outlines what to look for in a new construction ERP system.
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