Construction Dive

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The Webuild Group subsidiary will build the I-4 at SR-33 Interchange in Lakeland, solidifying the Sunshine State as a key market for the North Carolina contractor.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Civil engineering firms working in Saudi Arabia have remained silent on their involvement in the country, despite a new ITV documentary revealing that 21,000 workers have died working on its Vision 2030, of which Neom is the flagship project. The post Civil engineering firms working in Saudi Arabia silent despite 21,000 confirmed worker fatalities appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Construction-related sales fell 7% year over year for the heavy equipment maker, whose financial health is seen as a bellwether for the industry.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 31, 2024

China’s vision of building the “new Silk Road” has taken another hit as Brazil has become the third country, second in the BRICS block, to pull out of the multi-trillion dollar Belt and Road Initiative. The post Brazil third country to pull out of China’s multi-billion dollar vision to construct ‘new Silk Road’ appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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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.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The Big Build, held in Washington, D.C., provides families with hands-on experiences to learn about construction and engineering.

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Engineering 372

The Construction Index

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The people behind data-gathering hard hat cameras now bring us Dot, described as the construction industry’s first artificial intelligence assistant to answer project status queries.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 31, 2024

East West Railway Company (EWR Co) has confirmed that the new East West Rail (EWR) line between Oxford and Cambridge will be powered by discontinuous electrification. The post East West Rail confirms it will be electrified and announces consultation appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 116

Construction News

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) has announced changes to its unskilled worker certification in a bid to encourage site operatives to take up training. Executive director of operations Gary Mortimer said reducing how long Labourer cards are valid would encourage new industry entrants to… The post CSCS changes cards to encourage worker upskilling appeared first on Construction News.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 31, 2024

With the Autumn Budget and some big infrastructure announcements in October, the industry is gearing up for a busy winter period with some big appointments. The post Movers and Shakers: Biggest construction and engineering appointments in October 2024 appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Roads Online

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Converge will provide a sneak peek into the future of the construction sector, showing off innovative materials, machines and methods. Image: Image: stock.adobe.com/Summit Art Creations. Want to see what the future has in store for the infrastructure sector? Then welcome to Converge. Converge is a brand-new expo that for the first time will bring together Municipal Works and Commercial and Civil Construction, to provide attendees a glimpse at Australia’s infrastructure future.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Ministers “have no availability” to visit Hemsby and discuss funding for coastal defence works, the local MP who invited them has heard. The post Defra ministers reject invitation to visit community at risk of coastal erosion in Hemsby appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction News

OCTOBER 31, 2024

A key steel reinforcement supplier is “considering its next steps” after ministers declined to call in a decision to redevelop its only UK production site. Steel giant ArcelorMittal, which claims to produce 30 per cent of the country’s steel reinforcement, told Construction News in May… The post Steel supply at risk after ministers refuse to call in Chatham plans appeared first on Construction News.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 31, 2024

South West Water has confirmed it will construct the Cheddar 2 reservoir in Bristol to improve the region’s water resilience, six years after the plans were scrapped. The post South West Water restores plans for Cheddar 2 reservoir in Bristol appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 105

The Construction Index

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Transport for London (TfL) is seeking a company to build solar farms to help power the London Underground network.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Zero hours contracts have been used by the construction industry for many years due to the flexibility this type of arrangement provides. They are particularly useful on construction sites where there may be no guaranteed amount of work due to fluctuating project demands. However, due… The post Is time up for zero hours contracts? appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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PC Construction

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Last week, 15 participants in PC Construction’s Leadership Development Program (LDP) gathered in Charlotte, North Carolina, for their annual Academy. Hailing from Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, DC, North Carolina and Florida, the LDP engineers kicked things off with some team building at the U.S. National Whitewater Center. They worked together to complete a variety of challenges that required communication, problem solving and a lot of balance!

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The Construction Index

OCTOBER 31, 2024

A Glasgow company has been fined £80,000 after an employee was struck by a telehandler bucket.

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The Contractor Magazine

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Supported by IAPMO and the World Plumbing Council, IWSH Plumbing Champions leverages showcase events to create sustained, real-world impact.

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The Construction Index

OCTOBER 31, 2024

There is new guidance for the isolating platform controls on mobile elevating work platforms.

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Equipment World

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Powered by a 73-horsepower Yanmar engine, the all-new E90D has a dig depth of 14 feet and 13,000 pound-foot bucket breakout force.

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The Construction Index

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Leeds-based GMI Construction has been named main contractor for a £50m purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme in Bristol.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 31, 2024

In a major boost for railroad infrastructure, both passenger and freight, the Federal Railroad Administration is awarding $2.4 billion in grants to 122 rail projects that aim to improve rail safety, resilience and efficiency.

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

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Q2 2024 was a wild ride for the construction industry! See what changes and trends impacted the construction industry to prepare for what’s next.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Communication, documentation are key to project success, and knowing when to make hard choices, Honolulu and Los Angeles transportation managers told Construction Management Association of America event attendees in San Francisco.

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The Construction Index

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and gender equality charity the Fawcett Society have launched an investigation into architecture’s lack of progress on gender bias.

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Roads Online

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Image courtesy of the Victorian Government. Early construction works for the Suburban Rail Loop have commenced in Monash, Melbourne, preparing the site for a new underground station and twin tunnels. Linking every major train service from the Frankston Line to the Werribee Line via Melbourne Airport, SRL will transform Melbourne’s public transport network – better connecting Victorians to employment, hospitals, universities and each other.

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Construction News

OCTOBER 31, 2024

There’s something about the gift of a hamper that feels extra special, particularly when it comes housed in a luxurious Harrods wicker gift basket. The ideal gift throughout the year to mark special celebrations – from weddings to new arrivals or honouring an employee’s long… The post Harrods Corporate Service: Elevating your corporate gifting this season appeared first on Construction News.

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The Construction Index

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Ardmore has been appointed to a major refurbishment of the former Holiday Inn on the Cromwell Road in London.

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Construction News

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The government has scrapped five National Highways road projects, saying it cannot afford them. Treasury documents released alongside yesterday’s Budget show that it is halting work on the A5036 Princess Way, A358 Taunton to Southfields, M27 J8 Southampton, the A47 Great Yarmouth Vauxhall Roundabout and… The post Budget: Five ‘unaffordable’ road schemes scrapped appeared first on Construction News.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 31, 2024

By Brad Kirkbride Photo by Brit Kwasney/courtesy Western Red Cedar Lumber Association (WRCLA) Wood is one of the oldest building materials on the planet. Selected for its strength, durability, and workability, it has been the natural choice of builders for millennia. Its versatility made it essential to First Nations living on the Pacific coast, and a number of Western Red Cedar long houses and totems, some centuries old, are still standing today.

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