The Construction Index

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Hampshire County Council has given VolkerFitzpatrick the go-ahead to start construction of the M27 Junction 10 improvement scheme despite 25% cost escalations.

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Contracts 111

Civil Engineer Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

As you can imagine, the addition of a green roof to an otherwise unused area on a building, is beneficial for the surrounding environment. Initial loss of “green” space and its inherent natural processes like photosynthesis are restored; now just a few stories higher. But green roofs also have other benefits that you might not […] The post Benefits of Green Roof first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

The need to improve construction cost certainty is critical regardess of whether repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build projects are invovled. Here is proven method improving cost visibility and saving up to 30%40%. Create detailed line item estimates for ALL repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects. Use LOCALLY RESEARCHED labor, material, and equipment costs from an objective source.

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The Construction Index

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

The Colwick Fish Pass, built by Jackson Civil Engineering, has been officially opened.

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Engineering 112

Speaker: Abdi Ali Sr., Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali Sr., 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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Roads Online

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Image courtesy of the Victorian Government. A $1.7 billion contract has been awarded to build the northern section of twin tunnels between Glen Waverley and Box Hill, as part of the Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East project. The successful bidder, Terra Verde is a global consortium of Webuild, GS Engineering and Construction, and Bouygues Construction Australia – all with deep experience here and overseas, including on the Metro Tunnel Project, North East Link, the Forrestfield-Airport Link in Perth

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The Construction Index

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Homes England, the government’s housing and regeneration agency, is looking for a new chief executive and a new chair as the current duo as standing down.

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The Construction Index

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

McLaren Construction has appointed three new directors for its Midlands & North division.

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Civil Digital

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Key Highlights Introduction Are you tired of the hard work that comes with raising and lowering your boat anchor by hand? A good option is an electric anchor. This upgrade makes your boating trips easier and more fun. With an electric anchor, you don’t have to strain yourself when anchoring. Instead, you can relax and. Read more The post Electric Anchor Upgrade: Convenience at Your Fingertips appeared first on CivilDigital.

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The Construction Index

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Trimble has released machine guidance for compact tracked loaders.

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Civil Digital

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

A bridging loan is a short-term financial option designed to assist individuals or businesses in covering the gap between an immediate funding requirement and obtaining long-term financing. While commonly used in property transactions, bridging loans can be applied to various financial scenarios. Below are five ways you can utilize a bridging loan to meet urgent.

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