Construction Dive

APRIL 24, 2024

Inserted into a fresh pour, the tech determines when the material is strong enough to withstand highway traffic in real time without taking samples.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 24, 2024

People in AEC Profile: Selasie Buatsi Selasie Buatsi has been a Project Manager for BOND Civil & Utility Construction for the past four years, but she has been around the AEC industry for her entire life. Growing up in Ghana on the West Coast of Africa, Buatsi describes herself as a curious kid and often tagged along with her father to work. Her father owns several construction companies, and Buatsi’s curiosity was her introduction to the AEC industry.

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Change Management Project Management Construction Management Engineering 264

Construction Dive

APRIL 24, 2024

The embattled aerospace and defense contractor tapped the pair for an assembly building and hangar in St. Louis.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 24, 2024

A. Morton Thomas and Associates, Inc. (AMT) is pleased to announce Steven Pomykata, PE joined the firm’s Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania office. Bringing twenty-nine (29) years of experience in transportation engineering and project management, Steven will lead AMT’s Pennsylvania Transportation office as Group Leader for Western Pennsylvania. His responsibilities include spearheading the firm’s transportation practice and regional expansion strategy, with a particular emphasis on cultivating relationsh

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Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.

Risk Management

Construction Dive

APRIL 24, 2024

The FTC said the rule, expected to take effect as soon as late August, received overwhelming public support during a comment period.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 24, 2024

Heerbrugg, Switzerland – Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, today announced the launch of Leica iCON gps 120 — a smart antenna designed to further empower construction professionals with scalable and flexible machine control solutions. The new Leica iCON 120 Machine Smart Antenna is integrated into the existing Leica MC1 solution platform. Thanks to its flexibility, scalability and modularity, it extends the machine control solution offering to more applications and machine types.

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The Construction Index

APRIL 24, 2024

Construction union Unite has secured access to the HS2 Old Oak Common construction site – leaving the London tunnels as the only HS2 site where it is not welcome.

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Construction Dive

APRIL 24, 2024

Peter Gasparini and Chris Mills will join as executive vice presidents of national operations and business development, respectively.

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For Construction Pros

APRIL 24, 2024

In the wake of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, and the blockage of the United State's ninth largest port, TRIP highlights the increasing backlog of infrastructure deterioration and the need for more domestic funding.

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The Construction Index

APRIL 24, 2024

A Kent kitchen supplier that recently stopped selling high-silica quartz has now launched a petition calling for a UK ban.

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Engineering 134

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For Construction Pros

APRIL 24, 2024

The partnership Nemetschek Group will allow the two companies to improve upon existing data exchanges and open new data-centric workflows that span disciplines and industries.

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Collaboration 102

The Construction Index

APRIL 24, 2024

Adrian Bloor, son of the founder-owner of Bloor Homes, has secured big-money support for his new house-building venture.

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Construction Specifier

APRIL 24, 2024

Frank Mortl, the new executive director of SPFA. Photo courtesy Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA) Frank Mortl III, CAE, has been hired as executive director of the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA). In the role, Mortl will facilitate strategic direction on behalf of SPFA’s board of directors and committees, along with leading staff in marketing and membership activities with a primary goal of continuing growth.

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For Construction Pros

APRIL 24, 2024

Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2024, Nor-Cal Equipment Rentals has evolved into a unique, electrifying company. Part of that ingenuity comes from owner Tom Butts, who shares his insights in this month’s Rental Snapshot.

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Construction Management

The Construction Index

APRIL 24, 2024

Acquisitions helped grow revenues at builders’ merchant MKM Building Supplies last year but expansion costs softened profits.

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New Civil Engineer

APRIL 24, 2024

The world does not have enough engineers to monitor, detect and remedy the compounding risks that threaten large-scale global critical infrastructure, such as dams or tailings storage facilities of mines. Satellite-based technologies are opening the door for engineers to pinpoint areas that need to be… The post Tackling the growing threat of ‘Alert Age’ dams appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 105

The Construction Index

APRIL 24, 2024

A 1,100-tonne composite viaduct was jacked into place over two M42/M6 link roads in North Warwickshire over the weekend.

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Construction News

APRIL 24, 2024

Tier one contractors Kier, Morgan Sindall and Tilbury Douglas have gained places on a major decarbonisation framework. The four-year agreement from Pagabo will cover decarbonisation works across all sectors in the UK except the healthcare sector, which was covered in a separate Pagabo framework announced… The post Big hitters scoop spots on £1.6bn decarb framework appeared first on Construction News.

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Construction Equipment

New Civil Engineer

APRIL 24, 2024

Aggregate Industries, Galliford Try, Tarmac and several SMEs are among the contractors appointed by North Yorkshire Council to its £300M carriageways framework. The post Suppliers named on North Yorkshire Council’s £300M carriageways framework appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 105

For Construction Pros

APRIL 24, 2024

There are a lot of parallels between the people selling equipment to rental companies and those who are destined to rent it out later.

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The Construction Index

APRIL 24, 2024

On the back of several major projects in the Midlands, McLaughlin & Harvey has opened a Birmingham office.

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New Civil Engineer

APRIL 24, 2024

High Speed 2 (HS2) engineers used a push-pull jacking technique has been used to move a 158m long, 1,100t viaduct into place over M42 and M6 link roads in North Warwickshire. The post HS2 engineers jack 1,100t viaduct into place over M42 and M6 link roads appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network

In today’s construction market, owners, construction managers, and contractors must navigate increasing challenges, from cost management to project delays. Fortunately, digital tools now offer valuable insights to help mitigate these risks. However, the sheer volume of tools and the complexity of leveraging their data effectively can be daunting. That’s where data-driven construction comes in.

Construction Management

PC Construction

APRIL 24, 2024

Today I had the extreme pleasure of presenting the Abenaki Nation of Missisquoi with a retired PC truck to support their extensive food pantry operation. The Abenaki Nation of Missisquoi is the longest continuous kinship-related Abenaki tribal community in the United States. One of the many services they provide is food assistance to ensure all Abenaki families have access to healthy and nutritious meals.

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Construction Management Project Management 89

New Civil Engineer

APRIL 24, 2024

Representatives of the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) were evasive about how the implementation of the Rail Reform legislation will affect the regulator’s powers and responsibilities when questioned by MPs. The post Office of Rail and Road coy on changes to power after implementation of Rail Reform Bill appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 105

Equipment World

APRIL 24, 2024

Take a tour of the lightweight loader, which features a 0.92-cubic-yard bucket capacity and a lifting capacity of 7,981 pound-force. Watch video.

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Lifts Construction Equipment 94

New Civil Engineer

APRIL 24, 2024

The government lacks urgency, targets and timescales for managing surface water flooding, according to the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) chief. The post NIC: Government lacks urgency needed to tackle surface water flooding appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 105

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The Constructor

APRIL 24, 2024

The permeability of concrete is a critical property that governs the rate at which fluids penetrate into a porous solid. It is primarily determined by the size and connectivity of pores within the concrete matrix, as well as the complexity of the pathways through which fluids travel. Pores relevant to permeability typically possess a minimum […] The post Permeability of Concrete and Factors Influencing It appeared first on The Constructor.

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New Civil Engineer

APRIL 24, 2024

Early proposed designs of National Grid’s Eastern Green Link 3 (EGL3) and 4 (EGL4) Scotland to England interconnectors have been opened to public consultation until 17 June. The post National Grid puts Eastern Green Link 3 and 4 interconnectors to public consultation appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 105

PC Construction

APRIL 24, 2024

Last weekend, I joined my fellow New York teammates for a hike up Bear Mountain to raise awareness for suicide prevention. The Hike for Hope event, organized by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), raises funds to support research, create educational programs, advocate for public policy, and support survivors of suicide loss. According to CDC data, the construction industry has one of the highest suicide rates in the United States.

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For Construction Pros

APRIL 24, 2024

There's an uncommon-but-real issue that could crop up when buying any type of used equipment, and that’s buying equipment that unknowingly has a lien on it.

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