Construction Dive
MARCH 22, 2024
The requested sum is more than quadruple the amount offered, continuing what the agency said is an ongoing trend of applications exceeding available funds.
Civil + Structural Engineer
MARCH 22, 2024
CLEVELAND, OHIO – www.mbma.com : The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) is pleased to welcome four new associate members to its ranks: Innovative Clean Energy LLC , the International Accreditation Service (IAS) , Robert Sage Careers, LLC, and SWD Urethane. Innovative Clean Energy of San Francisco, California provides services for companies in the clean energy space by providing products and services related to renewable energy.
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Construction Dive
MARCH 22, 2024
Home to the Black Knights, Michie Stadium will get improvements to the east stands, behind where cadets in dress grays cheer on their team.
Civil + Structural Engineer
MARCH 22, 2024
Would you like to know how your firm’s financial performance stacks up to others in the industry? We need your help first. Your feedback helps us to produce valuable and necessary benchmarking data for the AEC industry. The deadline to participate in Zweig Group’s 2024 Financial Performance Survey is just a few weeks away and your input is key; all data collected is confidential.
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Construction Dive
MARCH 22, 2024
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The Pro Builder
MARCH 22, 2024
Mortgage Rates Set to Remain Higher for Longer ibush Fri, 03/22/2024 - 07:00 After the Fed's announcement on Wednesday that it is holding interest rates steady, homebuyers hoping for lower mortgage rates will have to keep waiting The U.S. Federal Reserve's decision on Wednesday to hold interest rates steady for now has disappointed homebuyers hoping to see lower mortgage rates.
New Civil Engineer
MARCH 22, 2024
There are significant infrastructure and planning questions hanging over the proposed new Handsacre to Manchester Airport rail line, an expert has told NCE. The post Significant questions arise over proposed new Handsacre to Manchester Airport line appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Civil + Structural Engineer
MARCH 22, 2024
Camp Hill, Pa. – Gannett Fleming , a leading engineering and infrastructure solutions provider, announced today that it has acquired DEC (the “Company”), a Texas-based water and transportation engineering services provider. The acquisition will deepen Gannett Fleming’s presence in the state and allow it to serve transportation and water clients on a larger scale.
New Civil Engineer
MARCH 22, 2024
When I read the news that the UK could be facing blackouts from 2028 due to delays in the delivery of the Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant, I nearly fell off my chair. Resorting to blackouts or brownouts – planned energy disruptions – as… The post To avoid blackouts, the UK must lower its energy demand – here’s how appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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The Pro Builder
MARCH 22, 2024
Survey Finds Women in Construction Still Lack Appropriate PPE ibush Fri, 03/22/2024 - 05:41 The survey found that women working in construction face challenges when it comes to finding properly fitting personal protective equipment for the jobsite In July 2023, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued a proposed rule to revise its standard on personal protective equipment (PPE) in construction “to ensure that all PPE that is selected properly fits each affected employee.
Construction Placements
MARCH 22, 2024
Petronet LNG Limited (PLL) Recruitment 2024 for Various Posts | 04-04-2024 Petronet LNG Limited (PLL) Recruitment 2024 for Various Posts, last date to apply for this job is 04-04-2024 The post Petronet LNG Limited (PLL) Recruitment 2024 for Various Posts | 04-04-2024 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.
Construction Specifier
MARCH 22, 2024
Aerial view of The Center. Photos by Bruce Damonte Photography/courtesy v2com CAW Architects’ latest educational project, The Center, is a reimagined food education and distribution system for the Oakland Unified School District. Rooted in a commitment to social change, this transformative project integrates a central kitchen, culinary arts center, and urban farm, serving 34,000 students across 77 schools.
Contractor Bookkeeping
MARCH 22, 2024
As a construction company owner, you're the architect of your business's vision and culture. But some of the foundation often needs to catch up in the hustle to improve services, chase sales, and keep the lights on. Core values—those guiding principles that shape your company's identity—are more than words on a wall or a statement in a handbook. Getting leads and doing the work is only part of the answer.
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New Civil Engineer
MARCH 22, 2024
A 125-year lease has been signed between the City of Doncaster Council and landowners Peel Group to bring Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA), formerly named Robin Hood Airport, back into use. The post Doncaster Sheffield Airport cleared to reopen as council signs 125-year lease with landowner appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Equipment World
MARCH 22, 2024
Volvo Construction has expanded its line of demolition excavators with the new 50-ton EC500 Straight Boom with a 30% increase in pin height.
New Civil Engineer
MARCH 22, 2024
UK Power Networks has partnered with Barhale to build a micro-tunnel under the Grand Union Canal in West London to deliver power for High Speed 2 (HS2) tunnel boring machines (TBMs). The post Barhale constructing power tunnel under Grand Union Canal to support HS2 Euston TBMs appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The Construction Index
MARCH 22, 2024
The UK’s largest built environment event, UK Construction Week, returns for a third year to London’s ExCel.
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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
New Civil Engineer
MARCH 22, 2024
WSP and AtkinsRéalis have been appointed by Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) under a 10-year agreement to support its geological disposal facilities (GDF) programme. The post WSP and AtkinsRéalis to support nuclear waste geological disposal facilities programme appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The Constructor
MARCH 22, 2024
The process of excavation at a construction site involves a comprehensive understanding of various aspects including centerline and excavation drawings, setting out plans on the ground, soil excavation, and removal procedures. Quality assurance checks such as recording ground levels and marking reference points are essential throughout the process to ensure precision and adherence to project […] The post Work Procedure of Excavation at Construction Site appeared first on The Constructor.
New Civil Engineer
MARCH 22, 2024
The Welsh government has announced the new flood and coastal defence schemes it will invest £34M into over the coming financial year (2024-25). The post Wales reveals £34M investment plan for new flood and coastal defence schemes appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The Construction Index
MARCH 22, 2024
After three months of inactivity on the sites, Fife Council has terminated contracts with one of its local house-builders.
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New Civil Engineer
MARCH 22, 2024
High Speed 2 (HS2) has celebrated the completion of tunnelling for its 16km twin-bore Chilterns tunnel as the second tunnel boring machine (TBM) broke through on 21 March. The post HS2’s 16km Chilterns tunnelling completed with second TBM breakthrough appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The Construction Index
MARCH 22, 2024
Billington Holdings reports record orders and its biggest ever contract award.
New Civil Engineer
MARCH 22, 2024
Network Rail is investing more than £20M to rebuild a major railway bridge that takes trains over the M62 in Castleton, near Rochdale. The post Network Rail to conduct £20M rebuild of major railway bridge over M62 appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
For Construction Pros
MARCH 22, 2024
Pothole Heroes, known largely for their custom trucks and infrared based asphalt repair services, started in just 2020, and going into their fourth year of business is expanding its service area to Charlotte, NC,
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The Construction Index
MARCH 22, 2024
Researchers in Sweden have developed a model that is claimed to make it easier to build sustainable structures of textile-reinforced concrete.
UK Construction Blog
MARCH 22, 2024
The post Putting Trust in Local Hands: Exploring Brits’ Preference for Independent Tradespeople appeared first on UK Construction Blog. In an era where personal connections and local businesses are valued, the British public are increasingly turning to independent tradespeople for their home improvement needs. According to a recent survey conducted by Clothes2order , 93% of respondents expressed a clear preference for hiring independent contractors or small businesses.
ENR Construction
MARCH 22, 2024
U.S. Dept. of Energy officials selected three projects on former Appalachian region coal mine sites and two Southwest projects using active mineral mine land to receive federal funding.
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