Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The push to accelerate construction and a lack of maintenance on existing infrastructure and buildings are top concerns for structural engineers, a new survey found.
Prodyogi
SEPTEMBER 7, 2024
Welcome to civil engineering fanatics. Today, we will discuss the design stress-strain curve of concrete and steel which is the basis for the design theory behind reinforced concrete structures. We know that most of the structures are designed based on the Limit state method (LSM).
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The Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
New innovations in off-site building construction have increased our ability to address the housing deficit currently plaguing the United States and Canada. Yet for the past decade, precut framing packages, panelized structural components, and volumetric modular construction combined have represented just 3% or less of new-home completions, according to U.S.
Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Rhode Island installs traffic and structural health monitoring system to proactively maintain vital bridge The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is partnering with Kistler, the global leader in dynamic measurement technology, to provide state-of-the-art technology solutions to monitor and protect the structural health of the Washington Bridge, a vital bridge in the city of Providence.
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Choosing the right ERP system is a pivotal decision for any construction company. Our buyer’s guide is crafted to provide leaders with the essential knowledge needed to make informed choices. This guide delves into the critical aspects of selecting a construction ERP, including making the right decision, building internal support, and identifying the best software for your organization.
Construction Placements
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Decoding the Future: How Quantum Computing Could Revolutionize Construction Quantum computing holds transformative potential for the construction industry. Learn how it can revolutionize project management, materials, and smart building systems. The post Decoding the Future: How Quantum Computing Could Revolutionize Construction appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.
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The Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
As housing becomes more expensive, the amount homebuyers need to earn to afford to purchase a home also grows. According to housing market platform Redfin, homebuyers need to earn approximately $80,000 per year to afford the median-priced starter home, up 4.4% from last summer and only about $500 below the all-time high. That makes starter homes just barely affordable to families earning the median U.S. income, and unaffordable to families earning less than the median income.
Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
BROOKFIELD, Wis. — Rachel DeSombre, P.E., raSmith senior transportation project manager, was named among The Daily Reporter’s 2024 Women in Construction and honored as the Engineer of the Year. These awards are given to groundbreaking women who support building projects through construction, marketing, law, communications, engineering, architecture, executive roles, and other professional services.
Civil Engineer Blog
SEPTEMBER 7, 2024
Risk Management Construction professionals need to know how to balance the contingencies of risk with their specific contractual, financial, operational and organizational requirements. In order to achieve this balance, proper risk identification and risk analysis is required. The risk management process entails identifying construction risks and exposures, and formulating an effective risk management strategy to […] The post Construction Risk Management first appeared on Civil Engineer Bl
Construction Placements
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Why the Construction Industry Needs More Data Scientists Learn how the integration of data science in construction can optimize project management, resource allocation, and risk mitigation for better outcomes. The post Why the Construction Industry Needs More Data Scientists appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.
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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.
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Messer’s Nick Proffitt sees burgeoning demand in the sector, which encompasses student housing, athletic and school buildings, medical centers and more.
The Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
As mortgage interest rates begin to trend down, housing affordability is improving. According to financial services company Intercontinental Exchange's (ICE) September 2024 Mortgage Monitor Report, mortgage interest rate declines in August 2024 improved home affordability to its best level in six months. Three major U.S. markets—Birmingham, Ala., Des Moines, Iowa, and McAllen, Texas—have returned to their long-term affordability averages, with several other cities nearing this benchmark as
The Construction Index
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
After a difficult period that saw trading dogged by surging inflation and delayed projects, the construction industry’s top firms appear to be recovering. But inequalities are growing, writes Steve Menary.
Construction News
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Manufacturer Kingspan’s dishonest marketing created a “spurious” market for polymer-based insulation for use on high-rise buildings, according to the Grenfell Inquiry phase 2 report. Some of the harshest words in the report were aimed at the cladding manufacturers – Kingspan, Celotex and Arconic – whose… The post ‘Dishonest’: The verdict on Grenfell’s cladding manufacturers appeared first on Construction News.
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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 Placements
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
A Simple Business Idea for Engineers: Starting an MEP Service Business in 2024 Discover how engineers can launch a profitable MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) services business in 2024. This post provides a step-by-step guide, covering market demand, pricing strategies, and future growth opportunities for professionals looking to enter this thriving industry.
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Despite a 17% fall in unfilled positions in July, economists say nonresidential contractors are looking to hire craftworkers.
The Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Home price growth is starting to slow down. According to National Mortgage Professional, Fannie Mae recently revised its 2024 home price growth forecast from 4.3% to 4.7%, down from a 6% increase in 2023. The 2025 projection was also slightly lowered from 3.2% to 3.1%. This shift is likely due to improved inventory. Previously, the housing shortage was estimated to be 4 million homes, but now that number has lowered to about 2.8 million homes.
The Construction Index
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
The Met Police and the Crown Prosecution Service have restated that there must still be a long wait for prosecutions to be brought in relation to the Grenfell Tower fire.
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Aerial imagery has emerged as a necessary tool for architecture, engineering, and construction firms seeking to improve pre-construction site analysis, make more informed planning decisions, and ensure all stakeholders have access to an accurate visualization of the site to keep the project moving forward. Download our guide and take a deeper look at how aerial imagery can be leveraged to drive project efficiency by reducing unnecessary site visits and providing the accurate details required to
New Civil Engineer
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
Access for All, Network Rail’s programme of works designed to provide step-free access to platforms at railway stations has been described in board minutes as “significantly” underperforming. The post Network Rail’s accessibility programme ‘significantly underperformed’ in last five years appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Placements
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Best Career Options for Academically Weak Civil Engineering Graduates in India Academically weak civil engineering graduates can still build successful careers by focusing on practical skills, tech-driven roles, non-core opportunities, and certifications. Grades are not the only path to success—explore various career paths in construction, technology, real estate, and entrepreneurship.
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
The agency’s proposed rule would require employers to develop heat injury and illness prevention plans, among other actions.
The Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Higher costs are having an effect on the design of production homes. New research indicates where the pinch points are most intense.
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In the construction industry, efficient material management and waste reduction are essential for both environmental sustainability and economic success. This detailed eBook provides an in-depth look at methods to cut waste and boost material efficiency. Topics covered include sustainable design principles, utilizing BIM for waste minimization, precise estimating and ordering, and effective storage and handling of materials.
The Construction Index
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
The final report of the inquiry into the Grenfell Tower fire has concluded that the product suppliers were greedy liars and everyone else involved was just incompetent.
Safety Services Company
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
In a rapidly changing industrial landscape, ensuring workplace safety is more crucial than ever. The Safety Leadership Conference 2024, which lasted from August 26-28 , was a transformative event for safety professionals across various sectors including manufacturing, construction, distribution, transportation, and utilities. This Safety Leadership conference is designed to equip safety leaders with the necessary tools and insights to foster safer work environments – and every year they succeed
Civil Engineer Blog
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
ASTM International, originally known as the American Society for Testing and Materials, is an international standards organization that develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for a wide range of materials, products, systems, and services. The organization’s headquarters is in West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, about 5 miles northwest of Philadelphia.
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
The New York State Thruway Authority’s lawsuit says some stay cable anchors have to be retrofitted only six years after the $4 billion span opened.
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In the face of rising customer expectations and evolving industry standards, staying ahead in construction demands innovation. A Next Generation Construction ERP is designed to meet these challenges head-on. By integrating this advanced system into your tech stack, you empower your team with a single source of truth, enhancing decision-making and operational efficiency.
Construction News
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Peers have called for the Building Research Establishment (BRE) to be stripped of responsibility for certifying modern methods of construction (MMC), following criticism in the Grenfell Inquiry’s final report. A House of Lords debate on MMC yesterday (5 September) also heard calls from across the… The post Calls for research centre to stop certifying MMC post-Grenfell appeared first on Construction News.
Construction Placements
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
IIT, Dharwad Recruitment 2024 for Jr Asst, Asst Registrar & Other | 29-09-2024 IIT, Dharwad Recruitment 2024 for Jr Asst, Asst Registrar & Other with 13 post vacancies, last date to apply is 29-09-2024 The post IIT, Dharwad Recruitment 2024 for Jr Asst, Asst Registrar & Other | 29-09-2024 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.
New Civil Engineer
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
High Speed 2 (HS2) main works contractor Align JV (Bouygues Travaux Publics, Sir Robert McAlpine, VolkerFitzpatrick) has celebrated the structural completion of the Colne Valley Viaduct, Britain’s new longest railway bridge, with the installation of the 1,000th and final precast concrete segment. The post HS2 celebrates completion of UK’s longest rail bridge with installation of final pre-cast segment appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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