Roads Online

JULY 22, 2024

T he iconic orange livery of Hitachi machinery is an easily recognisable staple of many construction projects across the world. Founded in 1910’s Japan, the self-titled “orange family” specialises in the development of high-quality machinery that’s purpose built for the civil construction market, among other industries.

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Roads Online

APRIL 29, 2024

H ave you ever thought about what machinery is used to prepare and keep roads flat? These workhorses of the construction industry are not known for being glamorous, but their impact is undeniable. They are workhorses of the road construction industry. The clear LCD control panel gives operators the information they need.

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CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Commercial renovation projects involve updating or improving existing buildings, whether offices, retail spaces, or other commercial properties. Without proper stabilization, the ground beneath a building can shift or settle, leading to severe problems like cracks in the foundation and costly repairs.

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UK Construction Blog

APRIL 10, 2024

The post Exploring the Power of Horizontal Boring Mills in Shaping Heavy Industry appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Heavy industries heavily rely on specialised machinery, with horizontal boring mills standing out for their capability to handle large, cumbersome workpieces crucial for infrastructure development.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 30, 2024

The post Understanding the Importance of Site Management in Construction Projects appeared first on UK Construction Blog. The Role of Site Management in Construction Projects Site management plays a multi-faceted role in construction. Quality control guarantees that correct work is done in real-time.

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Construction Daily News

APRIL 25, 2024

Construction downtime leads to lost productivity that impacts your business. Implications of Construction Downtime Downtimes — unintended or not — are productivity killers. It makes you rethink how to compensate for the lost time, often resulting in rushed projects compromising quality.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

On-Site Construction Staging & Storage Doug Hardin , P.E., The versatile structures have come into their own in a whole new way — appearing on the scene at large construction sites of major national grocery and retail chains including Target, Whole Foods, and many others. Tamarack Grove Engineering Brian J. Sielaff , P.E.,

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CCR Magazine

JULY 12, 2023

When you consider the world of construction, it may be the towering cranes, the loud noise of heavy machinery, or the hard hats and high-vis jackets that first spring to mind. This process entails translating architectural plans and drawings into physical markers on the ground to guide the construction team's work.

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Plant & Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

To facilitate this fleet restructuring, CP Hire will hold a stock rotation sale managed by Euro Auctions, the leading auctioneers of heavy construction machinery and agricultural plant in Europe. Following a change of management, with David and Andrew Hutchinson taking full control of the day-to-day running of their GB operation.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 18, 2024

However, as the construction sector continues to expand in many countries, there is a growing awareness of its environmental consequences. Our latest white paper, ‘Building Net Zero and The Role of Data in Green Construction’ , investigates the current landscape for sustainability in construction across APAC – as well as potential solutions.

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BD+C

MARCH 22, 2023

Onsite prefabrication for healthcare construction: It's more than a process, it's a partnership 0 dbarista Wed, 03/22/2023 - 10:32 Project + Process Innovation Prefabrication can help project teams navigate an uncertain market. One answer to consider is onsite prefabrication (or industrialized construction). AND WHY DO IT?

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Building Radar

AUGUST 22, 2024

Construction projects, by their very nature, involve a significant degree of risk. Understanding these risks and knowing how to mitigate them is crucial for anyone involved in construction, whether you’re a contractor, developer, or project manager. Common Construction Liability Issues 1. Documentation is also key.

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 26, 2024

Efficiency is also vital in the construction industry. Construction firms need to work to the highest levels of efficiency to ensure that projects are completed on time and to the highest possible standards. Efficiency across multiple sites Many construction firms will need to operate across multiple sites.

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Roads Online

DECEMBER 19, 2023

F locon has grown exponentially since its foundation in 1975, with high-quality machinery and family ownership acting as the key pillars to the company’s recent success. A new factory would allow us to build what we wanted thanks to a larger power supply.” Image: Flocon. This power supply was crucial, for two main reasons.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

By Chris Bennett, iSCS, CDT, James Longo, iSCS, and Keith Robinson, RSW, FCSC, FCSI, LEED AP RSW, FCSC, FCSI Photo by Magda Biernat Photography Concrete floors are used in wide-ranging facilities, such as industrial data centers, commercial high-rise buildings, and residential homes. Concrete teams in Denton, Tex.,

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Roads Online

APRIL 19, 2023

Koppen Construction has built its reputation on delivering quality infrastructure in some of Australia’s toughest climates. Koppen says this is why his business has turned to machinery from Wirtgen Group time and again for more than 10 years. We’ll often be without mobile reception and have to rely on satellite phones.”

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Construction Marketing

MARCH 30, 2023

After all, no amount of high-grade construction can stand the test of time if it doesn’t survive its environment. This approach ensures quick building and dismantling, minimizing time spent in harsh environments and reducing damage or injury risk. As an industry, engineering is always about adaptability.

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Maltaward

JANUARY 11, 2024

Steel road plates provide a practical, safe solution for temporarily covering excavations and holes at construction sites and vacant properties. As a leading supplier of robust security and traffic control equipment, Maltaward offers steel road plates for hire across the UK. What Are Steel Road Plates?

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Roads Online

DECEMBER 17, 2023

C onsisting of Wirtgen, Vögele, Hamm, Kleemann, Benninghoven and Ciber, the Wirtgen Group (a John Deere company) is responsible for the design, development and distribution of machinery for the road construction industry. This includes pavement construction, materials processing and more, Australia-wide and globally.

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Roads Online

MARCH 17, 2024

Construction materials company Boral was selected as the supply partner responsible for producing, delivering, and laying the asphalt for the runways, taxiways, and airside roads and pavements at Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI), in conjunction with the CPB Contractors and ACCIONA Joint Venture.

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Construction Daily News

MAY 21, 2024

Construction work is often dangerous, involving high-altitude tasks and heavy machinery. One effective way to improve safety is by providing accommodation at the construction site. They also positively impact mental health by reducing stress levels and improving the overall quality of life for employees.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

In today’s world, sustainable building design and operation require specialized subject matter experts in everything, from energy consumption to indoor air quality to water usage. How, though, can this approach be used to modernize building operations, and how exactly are silos broken down through this process?

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 2, 2024

The post The Hidden Costs of Owning Construction Equipment appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Construction equipment is the lifeblood of any building project and owning your own equipment can be a tempting proposition. Consider these options: renting space at a dedicated facility or building on-site storage.

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CivilJungle

MAY 28, 2021

Definition of Construction. Construction is the methodology of developing a building or infrastructure. Manufacturing refers to production of comparable items with no particular purchaser, while construction occurs on a location for a known client. What is Building Construction? Pre-construction Steps.

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In Eight

APRIL 27, 2023

This discussion will explore how AI can be leveraged in design and construction for more thoughtful choices. AI in Design Design is essential to any construction project, and AI can significantly enhance the design process. Building Information Modeling (BIM). Structural Analysis. Materials Research.

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Natural Building

MARCH 18, 2021

Narayan Acharya builds eco-friendly buildings in Nepal through his startup named Sustainable Future. His company has already constructed over 50 buildings. “We We use rammed earth technology to construct the buildings. But, we had to mix the cement in our construction as the building code of Nepal says so.

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LetsBuild

APRIL 21, 2023

How would you describe your process of creating daily construction reports? If you can simplify your daily construction reports by recording the right information correctly, you can finish in minutes right from the job site—no more after-hours paperwork in the office. What’s your biggest fear as a construction project manager?

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Construction Daily News

MARCH 26, 2024

Many construction industry professionals are anticipating 2024 climate change and how it will affect the sector. Key Energy Efficiency Challenges to Overcome While 2024 climate change looms, construction contractors and specialists must stay vigilant of how those conditions will affect power usage. Last year, the U.S.

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Roads Online

JULY 16, 2023

Roads Australia predicts that to 2024-25, the estimated spend on road construction activity will be equal to $106 billion. Appleby adds that increased sustainability doesn’t come at a cost to quality. “I’m sure we all want to leave a positive legacy for our children. We have to be thrifty in the road building world.

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Maltaward

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Why New Build Sites Should Be Secured The security of a construction site is of utmost importance. New build sites are particularly full of valuable materials that come with high resale prices, hence why they are prime targets for criminals, especially when the site is not manned. Below are seven top tips to protect your site.

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Construction Daily News

MAY 28, 2024

Any construction professional who has been in charge of estimating or tracking a project’s costs in the past years has lost sleep due to material price volatility. However, no one could have expected building materials would continue to inflate construction budgets years after COVID-19 brought the global supply chain to a standstill.

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Buildern

DECEMBER 14, 2023

What do you imagine when you think about construction? Hard hats, heavy machinery, and building materials may come to mind. You can occupy any desired role in the construction industry based on your abilities and interests. You can occupy any desired role in the construction industry based on your abilities and interests.

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PN - Project Management

MAY 29, 2023

"Effective project management is the backbone of any successful construction endeavor." ​Picture this: a bustling construction site, a symphony of hard hats, and heavy machinery. Behind the scenes, construction project management's a crucial element in orchestrating this complex operation.

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CCR Magazine

APRIL 8, 2024

In the cutting-edge construction industry, where inventive solutions are the norm, Myle Meta V5 Pods have set new standards for security, efficiency, and output. Modern construction sites around the world can’t function without these cutting-edge modular modules. For this, I highly recommend the Myle Meta V5 Pods.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

The construction industry has a huge role to play. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has studied and quantified the scope of the construction waste problem. In its most recent report, it found 600 million tons of construction and demolition (C&D) debris were generated in the United States in 2018.

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Roads Online

OCTOBER 23, 2023

When it comes to compacting soil, Dynapac provides some of the best machinery on the market today. T racc Civil is a civil engineering construction company. It completes all projects in-house through its different divisions of road construction, bulk earthworks, wall construction, and in-grounds divisions.

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Construction Daily News

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Addressing weather delays in construction projects is paramount. Unforeseen weather disruptions — such as heavy rain, snowstorms or extreme heatwaves — can halt construction activities, resulting in increased costs. Recognizing and mitigating weather-related delays is vital in the construction industry.

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