Civil Engineer Blog
JUNE 19, 2024
Most would agree that solar power has become one of the most popular alternative energy sources available today. It is cost-effective, convenient and always available to those with relatively good sun exposure. However, there are cases where energy gathered via the rays of the sun is lost due to theft. One of the best ways […] The post Tips On Protecting Solar Power Resources first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 19, 2024
By Mark Zweig, Chairman and Founder, Zweig Group From The Zweig Letter Entrepreneurship is all about seeing and doing things differently from everyone else, so maybe you should be more questioning of the status quo. When it comes to business – more specifically the AEC business – there are certain things that people say or do that are rarely ever questioned.
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The Construction Index
JUNE 19, 2024
Dutch site-security firm BauWatch has launched a relocatable solar-powered security camera designed to tackle a ‘rising tide’ of theft and vandalism.
New Civil Engineer
JUNE 19, 2024
Taylor Woodrow has secured a key role in the upgrade of Northfields Depot on the £3bn upgrade of the Piccadilly Line. The post Taylor Woodrow lands contract for depot works as part of Piccadilly Line upgrade appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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Construction Placements
JUNE 19, 2024
Government Jobs After Civil Engineering: A Complete Guide 2024 Discover government job opportunities for civil engineers in 2024. Learn about exams, salaries, and roles in central and state governments. The post Government Jobs After Civil Engineering: A Complete Guide 2024 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.
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New Civil Engineer
JUNE 19, 2024
A bridge replacement project in Greater Manchester could form the template for future remediation of Network Rail’s ‘at risk’ post-tensioned bridges. The post Network Rail post-tensioned bridge replacement could set example for future projects appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The Construction Index
JUNE 19, 2024
Environmental analysts have hit out at UK government plans to promote ‘blue’ hydrogen, claiming it could derail the UK’s net-zero target.
New Civil Engineer
JUNE 19, 2024
Innovation in the water sector is vital to meeting future water demand and fostering this while maintaining reliable supply is an ongoing challenge, according to Northumbrian Water head of innovation Angela MacOscar. The post Water sector is meeting the challenge of balancing innovation with certainty of supply appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Roads Online
JUNE 19, 2024
Image: stock.adobe.com/Steve Lovegrove The Tasmanian Government is working to improve road safety across Tasmania as part of its 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future. The state confirms that another $4.7 million is going to nearly 40 projects around Tasmania to improve safety on local and rural roads. The funding comes from the latest rounds of the Vulnerable Road User Program (VRUP) and the Safer Rural Roads Program (SRRP), both part of the states Towards Zero Action Plan 2020-2024.
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New Civil Engineer
JUNE 19, 2024
Talks are underway to restore transport infrastructure skills development facility in Doncaster once expected to boost the talent pool for High Speed 2. The post Former HS2 skills college could reopen as transport training hub appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Roads Online
JUNE 19, 2024
Image: Alexander/Steve Lovegrove Queensland Premier and Member for Murrumba Steven Miles has turned the sod on a transformative $290 million upgrade on the busy Bruce Highway. The Australian Government has committed $232 million toward the $290 million project in partnership with the Queensland Government which is part of a $5.6 billion Australian Government investment in the Bruce Highway South corridor.
New Civil Engineer
JUNE 19, 2024
Balfour Beatty is to build a trio of substations in western Scotland after securing a £192M contract from SSEN Transmission to strengthen its power infrastructure in Argyll. The post Balfour wins £192M contract to build three new Scottish substations appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction News
JUNE 19, 2024
The UK will struggle to radically improve the energy efficiency of its building stock due to a lack of “green collar” construction workers, according to Turner & Townsend. A new report published by the consultant says in-demand green trades now command annual salaries of £134,000,… The post Lack of ‘green collar’ builders threatens net-zero drive, says Turner & Townsend appeared first on Construction News.
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The Construction Index
JUNE 19, 2024
Ainscough Crane Hire has posted its best financial results for years, with turnover up 21% and its first profit after six years of losses.
Equipment World
JUNE 19, 2024
Hynudai's next-generation mini excavators – HX17AZ, HX27AZ, HX55ACR, HX60A – range from 2 to 6 metric tons and come with lots of standard technology.
The Construction Index
JUNE 19, 2024
Five industry bodies have come together to launch a new safety forum for the mining and quarrying sector.
iField Smart
JUNE 19, 2024
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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
New Civil Engineer
JUNE 19, 2024
Construction of the prototype fully accessible AVA modular footbridge, which has the potential to disrupt the way rail footbridges are designed and delivered, has completed. The post Prototype AVA adaptable modular footbridge completed for Network Rail appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
For Construction Pros
JUNE 19, 2024
EPDs may be used as inputs for the evaluations conducted under rating systems like LEED and Green Globes but they are not a rating system themselves. Here's what concrete contractors should know about an EPD.
New Civil Engineer
JUNE 19, 2024
With the UK government setting the net zero target of decarbonisation by 2050 for all sectors, many industries are seeking a replacement for traditional fossil fuels to help meet these requirements. The post Debunking common myths about HVO fuel appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The Construction Index
JUNE 19, 2024
The Asphalt Industry Alliance (AIA) has appointed David Giles as its new chairman.
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New Civil Engineer
JUNE 19, 2024
A £6M claim made by Tilbury Douglas against Arup for defective tunnel designs in a project to convert a former railway yard in Edinburgh into a commercial development has been thrown out by the court. The post Tilbury Douglas’ £6M claim against Arup for defective tunnel design thrown out by court appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
ENR Construction
JUNE 19, 2024
The agreement guarantees $8 billion in development spending in the next decade, and requires 50% of goods and services related to design, development and construction go to Florida businesses.
Construction Specifier
JUNE 19, 2024
Turner will build a new 5,016 m2 (54,000 sf) engineering classroom and research building. Photos courtesy Texas A&M University at Galveston Construction firm Turner recently broke ground on the $41-million Texas A&M University at Galveston project. The company will build a new 5,016 m 2 (54,000 sf) engineering classroom and research building for the university.
ENR Construction
JUNE 19, 2024
II's time to loosen the governor's grip on the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to keep critical infrastructure investment from falling behind
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Construction News
JUNE 19, 2024
Balfour Beatty has won a contract to build a trio of electrical substations in Argyll, western Scotland, worth £192m. The contractor has been selected by SSEN Transmission to build the three new 275kV substations in Craig Murrail, An Suidhe, and Crarae. The new substations form… The post Balfour lands £192m substations job appeared first on Construction News.
ENR Construction
JUNE 19, 2024
The agreement guarantees $8 billion in development spending and $10 million toward affordable housing in the next decade, and requires 50% of goods and services related to design, development and construction go to Florida businesses.
The Construction Index
JUNE 19, 2024
Canadian soil remediation specialist Ortec has acquired US rival Englobe and all of its activities in the UK and France.
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