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2013 ConstructionPro Network Scheduling Software Survey

Construction Dive

WPL Publishing Launches Its 2013 Construction Schedule Software Survey; Preliminary Results Are In By Paul Levin This past Tuesday, WPL Publishing launched its first survey on construction scheduling software.

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Construction fatalities up in New York state, down in NYC

Construction Dive

While the rate of jobsite deaths across the state increased 39% between 2013 and 2017, the city saw a 23% decrease, according to a report on the most recent Department of Labor data.

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Audit: California high-speed rail's $600M in cost overruns caused by poor planning, contract mismanagement

Construction Dive

The California High-Speed Rail Authority says its decision to begin construction in 2013 stemmed from a 2017 federal deadline, but a state report also points to other issues that could push the total cost even higher.

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A Quantity of Quality; An Interview with Stanley Saitowitz

Build LLC Blog

[Photo by Andrew van Leeuwen] In spring 2013, BUILD met with architect Stanley Saitowitz at his San Francisco studio to discuss his projects, the challenges of Modernism, and bringing good design to the people. You and your team are true generalists, designing everything from single-family residences to skyscrapers.

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Henderson Engineers Promotes Longtime Luxury Retail Practice Director and Names Successor

Civil + Structural Engineer

A company veteran since 2013, Haug most recently served as a retail sector practice manager overseeing project execution and employee relations and performance. He helped lead the establishment of the company’s Los Angeles office in 2014 and has held the position of LA regional leader since 2021, a position that remains unchanged.

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Transport secretary resigns over 2013 mobile phone incident day after unveiling transport plan

New Civil Engineer

The post Transport secretary resigns over 2013 mobile phone incident day after unveiling transport plan appeared first on New Civil Engineer. Transport secretary Louise Haigh has resigned from her position in the cabinet the day after unveiling the Department for Transport’s (DfT’s) 10 year Integrated National Transport Strategy.

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Rich Markwith Named President of TranSystems

Civil + Structural Engineer

Markwith first joined TranSystems in 2013. Markwith has more than 30 years of experience in the planning, design, and construction management field from a variety of transportation-based projects. Markwith holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Lehigh University.