Construction Dive

AUGUST 16, 2024

Focused on technology and manufacturing, the approach can optimize a project’s speed and efficiency, but adoption has been slow.

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The Pro Builder

AUGUST 16, 2024

Despite young people frequently thinking about homeownership, misconceptions about the housing market might be holding them back. According to housing market platform Realtor.com, 40% of Generation Z and Millennials think about buying a home at least once a week, but many feel discouraged by today's economic challenges. Additionally, more than half (56%) believe they're in a worse position to buy compared to previous generations.

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 16, 2024

The Labor Department will offer a free online session on Aug. 29 to discuss how to comply with newly updated prevailing wage rules.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 16, 2024

Avoiding cash flow crises is crucial for the success and sustainability of your construction business. Managing cash flow is vital for small business owners. Poor cash flow management can create significant challenges even if your business is profitable. Cash is a fact; Profit is an opinion A cash crisis can be emotionally devastating and even kill your business.

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 16, 2024

The London-based builder reversed its decline in pre-tax profit and signaled that it is eyeing big opportunities in U.K. and U.S. markets.

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 16, 2024

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

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Construction News

AUGUST 16, 2024

Women into Construction is being wound up, after a “perfect storm” left the organisation “no longer viable”. Managing director Kath Moore told Construction News that the organisation, set up 16 years ago to promote gender equality in the industry, had been caught by an under-the-radar… The post ‘This shouldn’t have happened’: Women into Construction shuts down appeared first on Construction News.

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New Civil Engineer

AUGUST 16, 2024

HS2 Ltd is examining whether plans to remove waste material from construction at Euston could be revived, as it helps to revise plans for the area, NCE understands. The post HS2 looks at reviving Euston station spoil-by-rail plan appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction News

AUGUST 16, 2024

The biggest education project ever built in Northern Ireland has finally been agreed. A joint venture worth £375m has been signed between two local firms to build a large school campus in Omagh. The Strule Shared Education Campus will host 4,000 pupils in six schools… The post Local JV wins NI’s biggest ever education build appeared first on Construction News.

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New Civil Engineer

AUGUST 16, 2024

Aecom has been appointed lead designer for the replacement of two bridges along the Bronx River Parkway in New York. The post Aecom to lead ‘resilient design’ on £401.1M dual bridge replacement in New York appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Placements

AUGUST 16, 2024

How to Choose the Best CDR Writer for Australian Immigration Choosing the right CDR writer is crucial for engineers aspiring to migrate to Australia. Learn how to ensure your Competency Demonstration Report meets Engineers Australia's standards. The post How to Choose the Best CDR Writer for Australian Immigration appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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New Civil Engineer

AUGUST 16, 2024

Scottish & Southern Electricity Networks Transmission (SSEN) has submitted a proposal of application notice (Pan) for a section of its Western Isles Link Project, outlining an area on the Isle of Lewis where it plans to work. The post First stage of planning submitted for Western Isles Link Project appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Construction Index

AUGUST 16, 2024

Renfrewshire Council has completed testing of the first opening road bridge across the River Clyde.

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New Civil Engineer

AUGUST 16, 2024

Three-quarters of work on a Network Rail project to secure part of the East Coast Main Line from landslips has been completed, the company has said. The post 400 piles installed at Network Rail’s Durham landslip project appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Construction Index

AUGUST 16, 2024

The Unite union has won a five-year battle to get access to tunnel workers employed by HS2.

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New Civil Engineer

AUGUST 16, 2024

Communities and infrastructure are being left at risk of flooding due to the government’s failure to properly fund internal drainage boards (IDBs), according to the District Councils’ Network (DCN). The post Government ‘failure’ to fund internal drainage boards criticised by District Councils’ Network appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Equipment World

AUGUST 16, 2024

A Cat expert outlines the company's three track loaders – the 853, 963 and 973 – their advantages and gives a brief history of track loaders on The Dirt

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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

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New Civil Engineer

AUGUST 16, 2024

Southern Water has awarded two new capital delivery framework contracts to eight companies for the AMP8 control period covering 2025 to 2030. The post Southern Water awards AMP8 capital delivery frameworks contracts appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 16, 2024

While the extent of settling is still being evaluated, it's enough to require the replacement of bridge approaches, pushing the completion of the project from April 2024 into 2025.

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Construction News

AUGUST 16, 2024

The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) is abandoning a tech project aimed at eliminating retentions due to a lack of industry engagement. In October 2023 the CLC announced it was launching a pilot project with trade body Actuate UK, Cranfield University and not-for-profit Get It Right… The post CLC retentions project scuppered by lack of data sharing appeared first on Construction News.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 16, 2024

The extension will include six rail stations and roughly three miles of elevated rail guideway east through downtown Honolulu.

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CCR Magazine

AUGUST 16, 2024

When it comes to decorating a living space, accent chairs are essential not for adding flair and style but for offering comfortable seating options. Choosing the chair can be overwhelming due to the wide range of styles, sizes, and materials available. Fortunately, Amazon, a retailer, offers a diverse selection of top-selling accent chairs that cater to different preferences and budgets.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 16, 2024

The 1.2-million-sq-ft plant in Edgecombe County, NC, would have 24-GW capacity to produce sodium-ion batteries for microgrids and data centers—the first large domestic producer of the alternative technology to lithium-ion.

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CCR Magazine

AUGUST 16, 2024

The iBuild Middle School Summer Construction Camp, a transformative educational initiative, successfully concluded its latest session, thanks to the generous sponsorship of Hensel Phelps, Competitive Edge Partners, Balfour Beatty, Skanska, and Mack Contracting. This year, the camp provided an extraordinary hands-on experience for young students eager to explore the dynamic world of construction.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 16, 2024

Alex Nitchoff, the owner and president of Oakk Construction was sentenced to five years in prison for his part in a kickback scheme August 14.

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Construction News

AUGUST 16, 2024

Unions have agreed access to HS2 London tunnel sites, ending a five-year battle. SCS, the joint venture (JV) between Skanska, Costain and Strabag, has signed an agreement with unions Unite and GMB allowing union officials to visit workers based at Euston on site. Union members… The post Unions agree access to HS2 London tunnel sites appeared first on Construction News.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 16, 2024

The 1.2-million-sq-ft plant in Edgecombe County, NC, would have 24-GW capacity to produce sodium-ion batteries for microgrids and data centers—the first large domestic producer of the alternative technology to lithium-ion.

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Civil Engineer Blog

AUGUST 16, 2024

Often, there is a shortage for places to store tools and other items in your truck. You don’t want to put small parts in your glove box or center console. As such, you need to consider a compact tool truck box that you can place in the back of your truck. It will ensure you […] The post How to Store More in Your Truck first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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