Construction Dive

APRIL 17, 2024

Investors pumped $672 million into the space through March, a significant jump from the same period in 2023, according to Cemex Ventures.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 17, 2024

The hidden signs your firm’s plan is neither strategic nor growth-driven. By Ying Liu, LEED AP BD+C From the Zweig Letter Despite good intentions, one of the most common pitfalls in strategic planning is the lack or absence of growth strategies, let alone being intentional and strategic about them. Growth strategies are like part and parcel of a strategic plan in which the ultimate value and impacts are driven by a firm’s ability to both clearly articulate and robustly execute its growth strateg

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Construction Dive

APRIL 17, 2024

Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.

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Approvals 356

The Pro Builder

APRIL 17, 2024

Proven Ways to Improve Jobsite Productivity rbinsacca Wed, 04/17/2024 - 12:37 At the International Builders' Show in February, I moderated an educational session titled “Improving Jobsite Productivity.” It must have struck a nerve because we had a capacity crowd of 315 people and were asked to present it again later that day to accommodate another 120 or so who’d been turned away from the first session.

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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 17, 2024

The youngest project executive in the firm’s New York City office talks about the special challenges of complex medical projects as well as the importance of multitasking and delegation.

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Collaboration 250

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 17, 2024

HDR’s Tony Gouveia, P.E., has been promoted to serve in a dual role as the firm’s Northeast transit leader in addition to continuing to serve as New England transportation manager. “Tony’s proven leadership will benefit both roles and the overall management of transit and transportation services for our clients and stakeholders throughout the Northeast,” said HDR East Region Transportation Director Eli Khoury.

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The Pro Builder

APRIL 17, 2024

Which Green Building Practices Are Home Builders Using Most? ibush Wed, 04/17/2024 - 10:16 A recent report reveals which green-building practices are most popular among single-family home builders and remodelers A recent survey of 250 single-family home builders and remodelers by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) looked at current green building practices and their adoption rates.

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Green Building Energy Efficiency Energy Conservation Building Resilience 130

Build LLC Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

[Beirut Tanks photo by Craig Larkin] In spring 2016, BUILD visited Cambridge University where we spoke with Wendy Pullan, director of the Centre for Urban Conflicts Research in the Department of Architecture. Most conflicts today take place in cities, and the Centre aims to provide a better understanding of urban conflict (particularly extreme or specific cases) through interdisciplinary investigation and examination.

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Construction Specifier

APRIL 17, 2024

The Volvo vehicles on display at the World of Volvo Centre Photos courtesy Rasmus Hjortshoj Henning Larsen are set to open a 22,000 m 2 (242,187 sf) unique experience center, for Volvo Cars and Volvo Group in Gothenburg, with a timber canopy as the focal feature. This center is designed around Scandinavian values of freedom of movement, access to nature, openness, and inclusion.

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Landscaping Building Materials Building Design 108

New Civil Engineer

APRIL 17, 2024

San Francisco’s ambitious $13bn (£10.5bn) programme to defend the city against flooding from inevitable sea rise will involve raising the shoreline and lifting historic buidlings, an engineer on the project has told NCE. The post Early insight on San Francisco’s highly ambitious £10.5bn sea rise protection project appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The specialty contractor space is facing a transformative period, driven by labor shortages, rapid technological advancements, and increasing regulatory requirements. In 2024, contractors must navigate complex challenges like fragmented management systems and delays in payment. This guide offers a deep dive into the key disruptions reshaping the industry over the next 24 months, including digitization, sustainable practices, and modular construction.

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Equipment World

APRIL 17, 2024

The Chesapeake 1000, the largest floating crane on the Eastern Seaboard, removes wreckage of the collapsed I-695/Francis Scott Key Bridge.

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Lifts 117

New Civil Engineer

APRIL 17, 2024

A space-based solar power (SBSP) system will be designed by UK company Space Solar Engineering as part of the Cassiopeia project, thanks to £1.2M funding from the UK government’s space-based solar power innovation competition. The post Space based solar power project awarded £1.2M by UK government appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 119

Civil Engineer Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

Does a home truly reflect the owners’ personality? If that’s true, then it could be argued that many of us have a messy personality. But once the clutter has been cleared away, is what is left an accurate representation of ourselves? Perhaps generic furniture and white walls does accurately depict some peoples personalities, but the […] The post Unique on a Budget: Tips for Home Decoration first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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New Civil Engineer

APRIL 17, 2024

Currently, for many developers, Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is probably considered as another problem to overcome; an additional expense that will reduce their profit margins. Understandably, price becomes a major factor in trying to secure a BNG solution. However, there are compelling reasons why price… The post Biodiversity Net Gain: Why quality matters and why developers should care appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 111

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Construction Management

The Constructor

APRIL 17, 2024

Structures are commonly subjected to both static and dynamic loads, with the former being constant over time and the latter varying with time. While the majority of civil engineering structures are designed assuming static loads, neglecting the effects of dynamic loads can be problematic, particularly in the case of seismic events such as earthquakes.

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Engineering 91

New Civil Engineer

APRIL 17, 2024

Development of the Fehmarnbelt tunnel between Germany and Denmark has celebrated two milestones with the completion of dredging for the route and the submersion of the Danish portal. The post Fehmarnbelt Tunnel | 18km trench dredging complete and Danish portal submerged appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 115

Roads Online

APRIL 17, 2024

The Reveal platform in action, clearly showing subsurface utilities. Images: Reveal. Reveal’s research and development of reality capture technology looks set to change the world of utility visualisation and management for the better, and forever. Roads & Infrastructure speaks with Reveal CTO Tim Rastall to learn more. T im Rastall, Chief Technical Officer of Reveal, is passionate when it comes to the development of new technology.

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For Construction Pros

APRIL 17, 2024

The e-shuttle service is designed to reduce emissions during the first transport leg of construction machines from the Volvo CE factory in France.

Sustainability 98

Sustainability 98

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Aging construction ERP systems can slow down productivity and put your business at risk. If you’re working with outdated software, you may be missing out on essential features and innovations like AI, AR, and enhanced reporting capabilities. This guide provides you with insights regarding when you need to upgrade and outlines what to look for in a new construction ERP system.

Construction Equipment

The Construction Index

APRIL 17, 2024

​​​​​​​Two of JCB’s oldest dealers are joining forces.

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Roads Online

APRIL 17, 2024

Image courtesy of the Victorian Government. Track improvements in Nagambie and Wahring have been delivered as part of the $400 million Stage Three Shepparton Line Upgrade project, in Northern Victoria. Crews have replaced more than 13 kilometres of ageing wooden track with 15,000 new concrete sleepers, while adding more than 35,000 tonnes of new ballast along the line.

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Government Works Infrastructure Development Public Works 105

For Construction Pros

APRIL 17, 2024

Rental editor Jonathan Kozlowski asks industry leaders about the status of the market and what heights the year may take us.

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Sustainability Lifts 105

The Construction Index

APRIL 17, 2024

The peripatetic trade show for construction machinery, Plantworx, is on the move again.

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Construction Machinery 120

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

The Contractor Magazine

APRIL 17, 2024

The quest for efficiency, redundancy and cost savings in the 18,000-student Lakota School District is a saga stretching back to 1996.

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The Construction Index

APRIL 17, 2024

Building contractor McConnell has broken through the £50m turnover mark.

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Roads Online

APRIL 17, 2024

Image courtesy of Oliver Kinross Events. Material supplied by Oliver Kincross Events Sydney Build, Australia’s leading and largest construction show, is set to return on 1st – 2nd May at ICC Sydney, with the official support of NSW Premier Chris Minns and Lord Mayor Clover Moore. Join us for an unmissable two days of incredible content, entertainment and networking opportunities, including the largest networking party for Women in Construction.

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The Construction Index

APRIL 17, 2024

Norfolk County Council has published details of a new construction framework that it has set up.

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Contracts 96

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Cost Control

UK Construction Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

The post The Professional’s Guide to Tool Organisation Using Shadow Boards appeared first on UK Construction Blog. In any professional setting where precision and efficiency are paramount, the organisation of tools plays a critical role in maintaining a smooth operational flow. Fully stocked shadow boards offer an optimal solution for managing these essential resources, ensuring that every tool has a designated place and is easily accessible.

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The Construction Index

APRIL 17, 2024

Could Truss be right?

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CCR Magazine

APRIL 17, 2024

Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies pegged to stable assets like fiat currencies or commodities, ensuring their value remains stable. You’ll find three primary types: fiat-collateralized , crypto-collateralized , and algorithmic stablecoins. Operations like Tether (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC) tie their value to the US dollar, while others may use a mix of different cryptocurrencies or even algorithmic methods to stabilize their prices.

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Construction News

APRIL 17, 2024

Keltbray has landed the piling work package for Tottenham Hotspur Football Club’s new 29-storey hotel. The engineering specialist confirmed that it had started on site, making preparations for the foundations. The facility was initially approved as part of the permission granted for the £1bn Tottenham… The post Keltbray lands Spurs hotel piling job appeared first on Construction News.

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