Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Contractors must bring the same level of fire prevention to construction sites as they do to the finished building, writes a certified fire investigator.
Civil + Structural Engineer
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
National Design-Build Firm Achieves Record 135% Year-Over-Year Revenue Growth and Appoints New Executive Management Team at 10-Year Milestone LENEXA, Kan. — Henderson Building Solutions , a national design-build construction management and commissioning firm, proudly announces a revenue milestone and new leadership as the firm reaches 10 years of operations.
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Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Gray Construction and Hourigan will deliver the toy company’s new U.S. project, seeking a production date of 2027.
The Pro Builder
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
January's Mortgage Rate Dip Prompts Some Thawing of the Housing Market ibush Thu, 02/22/2024 - 09:41 A drop in mortgage rates from recent peaks nudged more homebuyers and sellers into the market, signaling the start of more supply and demand High interest rates for home loans have been one reason why buyers and sellers have been reluctant to enter the housing market, but January saw a downtick in mortgage rates, encouraging more buyers and sellers to enter the market.
Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network
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Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Chrissy Thom leverages her previous work as an environmental scientist to lead the contractor’s Americas East division.
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Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
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Civil + Structural Engineer
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Reston, VA – Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (the “Company” or “Bowman”) (NASDAQ: BWMN), a national engineering services firm delivering infrastructure solutions to customers who own, develop, and maintain the built environment, today announced the acquisition of Speece Lewis Engineers (“Speece Lewis”), a transportation, bridge design, surveying and hydraulics focused engineering firm based in Lincoln, Nebraska.
New Civil Engineer
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
The opening of Transport for London’s (TfL’s) Silvertown Tunnel has been brought forward to early 2025 while work on the cut-and-cover sections and road realignment works have hit full steam. The post Silvertown Tunnel opening advanced to early 2025 as cut and cover and road realignment progress appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Civil + Structural Engineer
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Addresses the urgent need for enhanced sustainable practices, reduced embodied carbon and CO2 emissions in the AECO and manufacturing industries Nashua, NH – Symetri, part of Addnode Group, and a leading global provider of design and engineering technology solutions and consultancy services, announces the launch of Naviate Zero , a specialized solution to enhance sustainability and energy efficiency for the architecture, engineering, construction, owner (AECO) and manufacturing industries.
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New Civil Engineer
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Three major new road schemes on the A47 in Norfolk are a step closer to going ahead after a legal challenge was dismissed by the Court of Appeal, but the claimant may take the case to the Supreme Court. The post Legal challenge against trio of A47 upgrades dismissed but may go to Supreme Court appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
For Construction Pros
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
The company has promoted Ricardo Roman, Michelle Probst, Gbile Adewunmi, Matt McQueen and Ashwath Ram to vice president positions across several key departments and business units.
New Civil Engineer
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Discussions about a nuclear waste geological disposal facility (GDF) in South Holderness in Yorkshire have been ended by East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s withdrawal from a group, less than a month after its formation was announced. The post South Holderness nuclear waste working group terminated as community finds it ‘unpalatable’ appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction News
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Morgan Sindall has announced record profit and revenue in its unaudited accounts for the year ending 31 December 2023. The contractor posted a pre-tax profit of £143.9m, up from £85.3m in 2022. The increase represents a steady growth in operating profit after the firm’s 2022… The post Morgan Sindall posts record £4.1bn revenue appeared first on Construction News.
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New Civil Engineer
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Great British Railways (GBR) could increase collaboration within the rail sector and with other departments, helping to exploit the benefits of digital twins, according to a panel of experts from the rail industry. The post Great British Railways will increase data sharing for better digital twins, industry figures say appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Civil Engineer Blog
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Having concerns over the environment, the iconic fireplace has lost some of its luster but it is still a favorite for many people. There is nothing like feeling the real warmth of a fireplace during a chilly winter evening. There are many benefits to having a fireplace however there are several drawbacks that might need […] The post Practical Ideas On How To Keep Your Fireplace And Lower Your Heating Bills first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.
New Civil Engineer
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
AtkinsRéalis has been awarded the Clear Assured Platinum Standard by the Clear Company for its progress and impact with equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) initiatives. The post AtkinsRéalis achieves top standard for work on equality, diversity and inclusion appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The Federal Construction Contracting Blog
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Sanford Federal, Inc., the selected awardee for a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (the VA) contract, learned the hard way that a contractor simply cannot ignore a size protest, regardless of its actual merit. On August 8, 2023, the VA issued an RFQ for boiler plant safety device testing, calibration and inspection for one of its facilities in Arizona.
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Construction companies face daily challenges, from project delays to cost overruns. But with the right ERP software, these hurdles become opportunities for growth. This in-depth study covers how companies like Bartlett-Cocke General Contractors saw an 83% reduction in cost analysis time and a 62% decrease in vendor payment processing time by adopting a Construction ERP system.
New Civil Engineer
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Transport for London (TfL) expects that all handover and assurance of its £132M Old Street roundabout and station upgrade will be completed by June. The post TfL expects £132M Old Street station upgrade to be finalised by June appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction News
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Material prices are remaining stable or falling slightly but crises in the Middle East threaten to inflate products including plywood and semiconductors, the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has said. In its latest update, the CLC’s Material Supply Chain Group said 2024 continues to see “good… The post Material prices stable but Middle East crises threaten inflation appeared first on Construction News.
Roads Online
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Tipco Asphalt has constantly evolved its transportation and logistical delivery of bituminous products globally. Australasia is also set to benefit, as Martin Brzuska – Managing Director, Marine Business explains. M arine transport has long been an extremely effective method of transporting bituminous product transport. But few have refined the process as much as Tipco Asphalt.
New Civil Engineer
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Work will soon be starting on work site creation and ground trials at the Sizewell C site. The post Sizewell C early works to commence with site creation and ground trials appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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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
Roads Online
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
The $80 million Institute of Applied Technology – Construction is now open in Western Sydney, with the new facility set to provide courses relevant to current and future industry requirements. The new institute aims to deliver fully integrated theoretical and practical employability skills, with curriculums designed with real employers and focused on the state’s emerging labour market needs.
New Civil Engineer
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Modern slavery cases are increasing in the UK construction sector and actions at many levels are required to eradicate it. The post Contractors take on modern slavery in their supply chains appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Placements
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
The Role of FRICS in Construction: A Comprehensive Guide Uncover the crucial role of FRICS in the construction industry with this comprehensive guide. The post The Role of FRICS in Construction: A Comprehensive Guide appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.
New Civil Engineer
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Tree planting and wetland creation will be carried out at 40 locations in England led by community groups, charities and local authorities, funded by the UK Government’s £25M natural flood management (NFM) programme. The post 40 projects to benefit from £25M natural flood management fund appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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Equipment World
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
The all-electric model has a 45-mile range and the same 1,250-pound cargo and 2,500-pound towing capacity as a full-size gas or diesel Pro XD UTV.
New Civil Engineer
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
The long-awaited update to the National Infrastructure and Construction Pipeline fell short of the detailed plan that investors and the industry were hoping for. The post National Infrastructure and Construction Pipeline falls at first hurdle appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
The 2.2-million-sq-ft project will double the facility size, establishing the firm as one of only a few U.S.-based manufacturers of truck and bus radial tires.
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