Construction Dive

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Construction Dive talks with organizers of the event to learn whether the sector has made strides in welcoming a broader array of workers.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Integration Allows Secure Management of HCSS Plans and Field Apps on Mobile Devices in Heavy Civil Construction Applications SUGAR LAND, Texas — HCSS, the leading provider of software helping heavy civil construction businesses streamline their operations, is proud to announce that two of its core mobile applications, HCSS Plans and HCSS Field, are now fully integrated with Microsoft Intune.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The city of Corpus Christi picked the firm to design and build its first seawater purification system, expected to cost at least $750 million, in order to drought-proof its water supply.

Building Design 360

Building Design 360

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The new signature 266-foot pedestrian bridge was designed with community input, opens in 2026 Buffalo, N.Y. – The 266-foot Ralph Wilson Park bridge was successfully installed over the I-190, marking another important milestone in the complex construction project underway at the park. Designed with community input to increase access to the waterfront, the bridge will create a stunning new pedestrian and bicyclist entrance to Ralph Wilson Park when it opens to the public in early 2026.

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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.

Construction Management

The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The surging net migration of immigrants into the United States since 2022 is boosting labor availability, job creation, and housing demand, especially in the rental sector

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The Construction Index

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The government’s much-vaunted industrial strategy, published for consultation yesterday, has left the construction industry distinctly underwhelmed.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Illegal immigration has dominated the headlines during this election season, but building pros are calling for help to get skilled workers to jobsites.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 11, 2024

IRVING, Texas and WESTMINSTER, Colo., — Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) and Trimble (Nasdaq: TRMB) today announced the extension of their long-standing joint venture. The agreement includes expanded distribution of grade control solutions in the construction sector to accelerate innovation and customer adoption. Since 2002, the Caterpillar Trimble Control Technologies (CTCT) joint venture has led the industry in grade control solutions, delivering products that contribute to jobsite safety and pr

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 17, 2024

If you have the space and legal clearance, building a tiny home can be an affordable option. According to Fast Company, many tiny homes are becoming more attainable, with several options now available to order from Walmart. One of the retailer's Chinese-made tiny home options is a 19-by-20-foot expandable prefabricated house—costing just $15,900—which unfolds from a shipping container into a studio cottage with insulated walls, windows, and space for a bedroom, living room, kitchen, dining

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Prefabrication 130

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Cost Control

New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Benefits of electrified railways are numerous and they will be vital in achieving net zero, but the electrification rate is worryingly low and an overhaul of the approach is required. The post Why is rail electrification so slow in the UK? appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 131

The Construction Index

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Latest report from Glenigan, the construction market monitoring business, reveals a 47% fall in planning approvals in the third quarter of 2024.

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Approvals 121

The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 17, 2024

If you have the space and legal clearance, building a tiny house can be affordable. According to Fast Company, many tiny homes are becoming more accessible with several options even becoming available to order from Walmart. One option is a 19-by-20-foot expandable prefabricated house—costing just $15,900—which unfolds from a shipping container into a studio cottage with insulated walls, windows, and space for a bedroom, living room, kitchen, dining area, and bathroom.

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Prefabrication 130

New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Google has unveiled an agreement to purchase nuclear energy from small modular reactors (SMRs) being developed by Kairos Power to power its artificial intelligence (AI) technology. The post Google signs ‘world first’ deal for nuclear energy from SMRs to power AI technology appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 124

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Construction Management

Construction Placements

OCTOBER 14, 2024

How to Face Civil Engineering Interview: 2024 Updated Guide Read to know about How To Face Civil Engineering Interview In 2024. A definitive guide on how to face construction Jobs interview. The post How to Face Civil Engineering Interview: 2024 Updated Guide appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Engineering 106

Construction Dive

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The industry’s initiative to combat hate on jobsites kicks off Monday amid rising tensions during a presidential election year.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Legislation streamlines design, construction for renewable energy initiative California Gov. Gavin Newsom today signed a bill allowing the Port of Long Beach to streamline the design and construction of Pier Wind, a proposed 400-acre terminal to facilitate the assembly and deployment of floating offshore wind turbines. Assembly Bill 2235, authored by Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal, will reduce costs and accelerate the timeline to complete the proposed Pier Wind project, which would be the largest

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Beauty has a direct impact on the brain and overall well-being, making interior design an important asset to consider when developing a housing community. Multi-Housing News spoke with Mary Cook, founder of interior design firm Mary Cook Associates, to understand how better interiors can influence the happiness and comfort of a community. According to Cook, whether it's from better lighting or a well-planned room layout, recognizing beauty triggers neurological activity that brings a sense

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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

Estimating

New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 13, 2024

The Thames Tideway Tunnel has started to become operational as the first four of 21 sites have been switched on. The post Tideway: £4.5bn ‘super sewer’ begins to protect Thames as first 4 sites activated appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 124

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The University of Massachusetts Amherst’s School of Public Health & Health Services (SPHHS) building is being constructed. Image courtesy Leers Weinzapfel Associates The University of Massachusetts Amherst’s School of Public Health & Health Services (SPHHS) building is currently under construction. The 2,489 m 2 (26,800 sf) project will include team-based learning classrooms, seminar rooms, collaboration spaces, advising offices, and, at its center, a school-wide common space overlooking

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 11, 2024

American and Canadian cities saw 15 fewer total cranes in the third quarter of 2024 than in the first, but construction activity remains robust.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 15, 2024

WESTMINSTER, Colo., — Trimble ® (Nasdaq: TRMB) announced today the winners of its 2024 Tekla ® Global Building Information Modeling (BIM) Awards. In this biennial competition, the world’s most impressive structural construction projects that use Tekla solutions are judged in eight categories on criteria such as Use of BIM and Collaboration, Innovative Use of Tekla Software, Constructibility, Environmental Benefits and Cool Factor.

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Site Planning

The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Although housing affordability has improved in the past year, this hasn’t led to a meaningful increase in existing-home sales. In fact, 2024's total home sales may end up even lower than 2023's 4.09 million, which was already far below pre-pandemic levels of 5.34 million in both 2018 and 2019, according to the ResiClub blog. Sales have been stagnant, and only a 5% increase is expected over the next year.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Earlier this week, Thames Tideway announced four of its 21 sites had become operational with the “super sewer” beginning to protect London’s famous river from the threat of sewage pollution. The post ‘There’s never been a better time to build Tideway’: CEO talks momentum of tunnelling in London appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 115

Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 11, 2024

External factors, such as economic changes or technological advances, can significantly impact whether a business will thrive or fail. The rise of sharing and gig economy apps is an excellent example. These apps gave consumers more affordable options for daily tasks and errands and provided individuals with a new way to earn money on their schedules.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 14, 2024

With Helene and Milton estimated to have cost tens of billions of dollars in damage, it’s important for businesses to carefully document the impact when filing insurance claims.

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Estimating 314

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 17, 2024

THE 2024 ALEXANDER D. WILSON MEMORIAL AWARD WASHINGTON, DC – The Steel Bridge Task Force, which is comprised of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), National Steel Bridge Alliance (NSBA) and American Association of State and Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Steel and Metals Technical Committee, has named David Stoddard, senior steel applications engineer of SSAB Americas, as the recipient of the 2024 Alexander D.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The 45-day public comment period for Draft 3 of the 2024 National Green Building Standard (NGBS) is now open and will close on Nov. 18, 2024. Originally launched in 2007 by the International Code Council and the National Association of Home Builders, the NGBS was the first point-based rating system approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) for green residential construction and development.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 11, 2024

VolkerFitzpatrick has begun the construction of the first phase of the Radlett Strategic Rail Freight Interchange. The post Construction begins on Radlett Strategic Rail Freight Interchange on Midland Main Line appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 124