Construction Dive
AUGUST 15, 2023
Last week’s blaze took out power lines, roads and water systems in Maui, Hawaii, local officials say, but no major construction projects seem to have been affected.
Civil + Structural Engineer
AUGUST 15, 2023
GAITHERSBURG, Maryland – The Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE), the world’s leading professional society for fire protection and fire safety engineering, invites fire protection engineering professionals to the SFPE Engineering Solutions Symposium for Fire Safety and Sustainable Building Design , hosted in partnership with FRISSBE, on November 29-30, 2023, in Ljubljana, Slovenia.
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Construction Dive
AUGUST 15, 2023
More than 36,000 transportation improvement projects have advanced due to the IIJA, according to the American Road and Transportation Builders Association.
Civil + Structural Engineer
AUGUST 15, 2023
BOWLING GREEN – A $1.1 billion investment in rebuilding Interstate 75 from Lima to Toledo is wrapping up with the opening of the Michael DiSalle Bridge. Northbound I-75 traffic will be switched to the new DiSalle Bridge next week, putting the interstate in its final traffic configuration and capping the massive investment project. “Northwest Ohio is a transportation powerhouse in the state and the main artery is I-75,” said Governor Mike DeWine. “The investment we’ve made here
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Construction Dive
AUGUST 15, 2023
The Australia-based developer and contractor confirmed the news on Monday, about a month after it laid off 10% of its global staff.
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Construction Dive
AUGUST 15, 2023
The project calls for two buildings at Offutt Air Force Base in Omaha, Nebraska, that will sit above the 100-year floodplain after a deluge on the Missouri River in 2019.
The Pro Builder
AUGUST 15, 2023
Up, Up, and Away. The Share of Million-Dollar Houses Nears an All-Time High ldeakins Tue, 08/15/2023 - 11:57 Record home price appreciation is leading to a higher-than-average share of houses worth $1 million or more Tight housing inventory has led to a steep increase in the appreciation of U.S. home values, and according to Insider , the share of million-dollar homes on the market is inching closer to a record high.
Civil + Structural Engineer
AUGUST 15, 2023
Allan Herse, PCA Ground Engineering Australia Eighty Four PA: The International Society for Micropiles (ISM) announces new leadership. Allan Herse of PCA Ground Engineering Australia has been named chair of ISM, succeeding Dan MacLean of Keller. Natalia Maca, M.Sc. Eng., of Titan Polska, has been named vice chair, a new position at ISM. “We are excited to welcome our new leadership,” says Mary Ellen Large, executive director and treasurer of ISM.
The Pro Builder
AUGUST 15, 2023
The Connection Between Affordable Housing and Teachers ldeakins Tue, 08/15/2023 - 12:03 Why are teachers facing challenges finding housing within their school districts A 2022 Redfin analysis of median teacher salaries in the 50 most populous U.S. metro areas revealed that the average U.S. teacher can afford just 12% of homes for sale within commuting distance of their school, down significantly from 30% in 2019, before the mid-pandemic housing boom.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
AUGUST 15, 2023
Flooding is an age-old consideration when it comes to urban development, but it has historically been most commonly associated with rivers, the sea or groundwater. However, recent research has shown just how big a threat surface water is, making up the lion’s share of the UK’s flood risk. Dave Bathurst, regional director at Rodgers Leask , says that a wider implementation of sustainable urban drainage systems (SuDS) is the most natural remedy to the issue, and that the latest government review i
The Pro Builder
AUGUST 15, 2023
Findings From NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index for August ldeakins Tue, 08/15/2023 - 12:09 Home builder confidence may have seen a dip in August, but demand for new-home construction is on the rise While continuing concerns about affordability may be affecting confidence in the home building sector, there's a glimmer of good news for new-home builders as a lack of resale inventory from prospective sellers who are pulling back from the for-sale market is helping to drive up demand for new co
Civil + Structural Engineer
AUGUST 15, 2023
(DENVER) – With water scarcity and climate concerns growing across the globe, water efficiency and sustainability experts will gather Oct. 3-5 in Las Vegas, Nevada, to share cutting-edge technologies and management strategies at the 2023 WaterSmart Innovations Conference and Exposition (WSI). Founded by Southern Nevada Water Authority and hosted American Water Works Association (AWWA), WSI tackles the complex issues faced by water utilities and technology providers, such as drought, climate vari
Construction Dive
AUGUST 15, 2023
The medical facilities, which recently celebrated their grand openings, are over 100,000 square feet combined.
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Construction Placements
AUGUST 15, 2023
Northern Coalfields Ltd Recruitment HEMM Operator (Trainee) | 338 Posts | 31-08-2023 Northern Coalfields Ltd Recruitment HEMM Operator (Trainee) with 338 Posts vacancy, last date to apply is 31-08-2023 The post Northern Coalfields Ltd Recruitment HEMM Operator (Trainee) | 338 Posts | 31-08-2023 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.
Civil Engineer Blog
AUGUST 15, 2023
Due to the increased demand for secure and affordable housing units, many people are turning to portable buildings which of late are seen to offer bespoke solutions to housing either as living units, storage or business premises. The major benefits of these types of building are the ability to be moved from one point to […] The post Benefits of Portable Buildings first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.
Construction Specifier
AUGUST 15, 2023
California has become the first state in the U.S. to set general code standards requiring the reduction of embodied carbon emissions in the design and building process, applicable to both commercial buildings and schools. Photo courtesy Bisgtock. California has become the first state to set general code standards requiring the reduction of embodied carbon emissions in the design and building process, applicable to both commercial buildings and schools.
Construction Today
AUGUST 15, 2023
FL Crane & Sons is an employee-owned construction company specializing in commercial construction. Founded only two years after the end of World War II by Floy Lee Crane in Fulton, Mississippi, the firm has since grown year-on-year, becoming one of the leading construction companies operating in the southeastern United States. Last year, the FL Crane & Sons’ team celebrated 75 years in business.
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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 Specifier
AUGUST 15, 2023
The Ford Calumet Environmental Center (FCEC), serving as a gateway to Chicago’s Big Marsh Park in the Calumet City suburb, utilizes nail-laminated timber (NLT), glulam, Corten and weathered steel, to create a building exemplifying the future of sustainable design. Designed by the architect, Vario Dewalt Train, spanning 838 m 2 (9,300 sf), the facility is crafted for educational and park-related purposes.
BDC Network
AUGUST 15, 2023
Embracing Integrations: When Access Control Becomes Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts 1 kcichowicz Tue, 08/15/2023 - 09:23 Multifamily Housing Multifamily Housing There are certain things in life that, when combined, become more powerful than when they stand alone. Peanut butter and jelly, melody and lyrics, or smartphones and apps—each pair works harmoniously to offer something greater than its individual parts.
Construction Specifier
AUGUST 15, 2023
A photo showing Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s (MBTA’s) Green Line Extension. Photo courtesy Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. The joint venture (JV) of the four construction companies that worked on the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s (MBTA’s) Green Line Extension, has filed a lawsuit against the project’s engineer, alleging the firm’s designs led to increased project costs.
Equipment World
AUGUST 15, 2023
Kobelco’s new SK380SRLC-7 brings the power of a 38-metric-ton excavator but with the tailswing of a smaller machine. Details at Equipment World.
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New Civil Engineer
AUGUST 15, 2023
Works to remove a major bridge over the M42 to make way for High Speed 2 (HS2) rail lines has been successfully completed hours ahead of the expected finish time. The post HS2 completes M42 bridge demolition ahead of schedule appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Equipment World
AUGUST 15, 2023
Kobelco’s new SK380SRLC-7 brings the power of a 38-metric-ton excavator but with the tailswing of a smaller machine. Details at Equipment World.
New Civil Engineer
AUGUST 15, 2023
It's official: some international offshore wind developers may be ready to pull the plug on their projects in the UK. The post Vattenfall’s exit on Boreas is a symptom of the UK offshore wind strategy appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 15, 2023
Construction Cost Data Integrity is one of the most overlooked items in preparing a detailed Scope of Work. Construction Cost Data Integrity Requirements #1 Objectivity #2 Current, Local Market Information #3 High Granularity #4 Standardized Terms, Definitions, and Data Architecture #1 Objectivity Cost data must be professionally researched with source including, but not limited to, local, regional, and national materials suppliers as appropriate, prevailing wage rates for all associated trades
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New Civil Engineer
AUGUST 15, 2023
Three civils contractors have been picked to deliver up to £167M of maintenance and improvement works on the M25. The post Jackson, Milestone and Octavius win spots on £167M M25 framework appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Specifier
AUGUST 15, 2023
Aerial view rendering of Dallas Museum of Art (DMA). Photos courtesy Nieto Sobejano Arquitectos. A Spanish design firm, Nieto Sobejano Arquitectos (NSA), has been chosen as the winner of the Reimagining the Dallas Museum of Art (DMA) International Design Competition among five renowned shortlisted candidates. The other five finalist teams were led by David Chipperfield Architects (London); Diller Scofidio + Renfro (New York); Johnston Marklee (Los Angele); Michael Maltzan Architecture (Los Angel
New Civil Engineer
AUGUST 15, 2023
Only 12 major road schemes in Northern Ireland will be brought forward after the nation’s Department for Infrastructure (DfI) announced it is pausing all others due to budget constraints. The post Northern Ireland sets out 12 priority road schemes and plans to pause all others appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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