Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 27, 2023

Five HS2 workers were rescued with one hospitalised suffering neck and back injuries on Saturday after an incident at the Northholt vent shaft site in London. Police and emergency services were called to the Mandeville Road site next to Northolt Tube station on Saturday just after 10am to rescue the workers. The five men were recovered after an hour with one urgently airlifted to hospital, and the others treated at site for minor injuries and then later sent to hospital for checks.

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Roads Online

AUGUST 27, 2023

Communication and collaboration in construction are as old as the industry itself, but these processes have changed a lot over the years – at least, they have at the most effective construction firms. When the COVID-19 pandemic forced companies to find new, hands-off ways to communicate and meet, digital collaboration technology received a trial by fire – and passed the test glowingly.

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Civil Engineer Blog

AUGUST 27, 2023

Competitive bidding on construction projects involves decision making under uncertainty where one of the greatest sources of the uncertainty for each bidder is due to the unpredictable nature of his competitors. Each bid submitted for a particular job by a contractor will be determined by a large number of factors, including an estimate of the […] The post Competitive Bidding first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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CCR Magazine

AUGUST 27, 2023

The Senior Business Development Manager dishes on the time she couldn't find a jobsite (not her fault), how the inside of an airplane could be her second office and why her children are the biggest influence in her life. What's the most cherished item in your office? A photo of my late Father. I worked with him for so many years and looking at his photo keeps me inspired.

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New Civil Engineer

AUGUST 27, 2023

Witteveen Bos senior design lead Wouter Claasen discusses the adoption of alternative materials, including bio-based composites, for bridges. For over 10 years, research has been conducted on the feasibility of using flax fibers for bridges. This research has already yielded results, with the construction of… The post Watch: The future of bio-based bridges appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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New Civil Engineer

AUGUST 27, 2023

 This talk was first presented at the NCE Bridges Design & Management conference on 28 June. Hewson Consulting Engineers director Andrew Hodgkinson and principal engineer Michael Duvall provide a case study on refurbishing a bridge rather than replacing it. They discuss the decision making… The post Watch: Case Study – the case for regeneration over replacing bridge structures appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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CCR Magazine

AUGUST 27, 2023

CCCT with Nick Grandy, Construction and Real Estate Analyst for RSM US LLP Video CCCT sat down with Nick Grandy, Construction and Real Estate Analyst for RSM US LLP that is the leading provider of assurance, tax and consulting services to the middle market. With over 13,000 professionals across the U.S. and Canada and a global presence in 123 countries, their purpose is to deliver the power of being understood to their clients, colleagues and communities.

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New Civil Engineer

AUGUST 27, 2023

Bear Scotland bridges manager Chris Tracey discusses the efforts to mitigate ice formation on the crucial road crossing which has been forced to close on four separate occasions, due to ice falling on to the carriageway from the cables and towers, since the bridges completion… The post Watch: Managing and preparing for ice accretion to prevent closures on the Queensferry Crossing appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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CCR Magazine

AUGUST 27, 2023

When Rouses Markets began considering adding a drive-thru restaurant to its new store build in Houma, Louisiana, executives looked to the successful operations of Chick-fil-A and Raising Cane's chains as models for success. Winsight Grocery Business The post Rouses Markets looked to Chick-fil-A for drive-thru model first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.

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New Civil Engineer

AUGUST 27, 2023

Watch as WSP head of civil, bridge and ground engineering Steve Denton and NCE editor Claire Smith reflect on everything they learnt from the NCE Bridge Design and Management 2023 conference and look to what the future has instore for bridges. The post Watch: Fireside chat: Reflections on NCE Bridge Design and Management 2023 appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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CCR Magazine

AUGUST 27, 2023

A master plan proposed by Bayou Phoenix to redevelop Six Flags in New Orleans East is advancing with approval by the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority. The amusement park has been closed since Hurricane Katrina, but the new plans -- which still need to be finalized -- would spread over the site's 227 acres with hotels, a water park, ball fields, movie studios and more.

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CivilJungle

AUGUST 27, 2023

How much is a ton of concrete cover? How much is a ton of crushed concrete shell? The coverage area of one ton of concrete.

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CCR Magazine

AUGUST 27, 2023

CCCT with Nick Scott, World Champion Wheelchair BodyBuilder & Ballroom Dancer Video CCCT sat down with Nick Scott , who has been a Professional Speaker since 2005 and has given over 1,000 keynote speeches in 48 states and 8 countries. Nick has recently focused more than ever before on pursuing this path to spread his message of self-empowerment and mindset.

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