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Conducting Effective Site Surveys: Tools, Techniques, and Best Practices

Construction Placements

Conducting Effective Site Surveys: Tools, Techniques, and Best Practices Discover the essential steps, tools, and techniques for conducting effective site surveys. From planning to data collection, master the process! The post Conducting Effective Site Surveys: Tools, Techniques, and Best Practices appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Designs unveiled for new train station in Tarneit

Roads Online

Image: engage.vic.gov.au Early designs have been released for a new station located in Melbourne’s west near Davis and Leakes roads in Tarneit. The yet-to-be-named station will include two platforms with an accessible pedestrian underpass for crossing the rail line. A new four bay bus interchange and separated pedestrian and cycling paths will also be built as part of the precinct.

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EDF and Trillium fined after Dungeness scaffolder accident

The Construction Index

Energy giant EDF and process engineer Trillium Flow Services Ltd have been fined thousands of pounds after an injury at Dungeness B power station in Kent.

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Construction time cut with ‘more accurate’ method of knowing when to strike formwork

New Civil Engineer

Octavius Infrastructure has explored a novel approach to speed up construction by determining the optimal time to strike formwork from poured concrete structures using temperature probes. The post Construction time cut with ‘more accurate’ method of knowing when to strike formwork appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

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.

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Sripath: Greener, cleaner, smarter

Roads Online

Sripath Technologies’ NuMIXER bitumen softener has helped customers achieve greater performance and sustainability when compared to conventional additives. Images: Sripath. Sripath’s NuMIXER bitumen softener is helping to combat the growing issue of bitumen quality variability, while also being a friend to the environment. Seem too good to be true? As Sripath’s team explain, this solution is real and available now.

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ISC secures £34m contract to bring Thames wharf back into use

The Construction Index

Civil engineering contractor ISC has been awarded a £34m contract by Cory to build a waste transfer station by the River Thames in Barking, east London.

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CCCT with Sandy Hamby, President & CEO from MOCA Systems

CCR Magazine

CCCT with Sandy Hamby, President & CEO from MOCA Systems -Video Apple Podcast Spotify Podcast CCCT sat down with Sandy Hamby, President & CEO from MOCA Systems, Inc., a full-service construction advisory firm comprised of MOCA Services and Touchplan, that helps owners successfully envision, build, and manage their facilities and infrastructure required to support their mission.

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Innovative Kitchen Remodeling Trends for Modern Homes

Civil Engineer Blog

The appeal of a contemporary kitchen is its capacity to blend style and utility effortlessly. Expert home remodelers like Valley Restoration & Remodeling offer inspiring ideas as homeowners look to refresh their spaces. Kitchens today are not just about cooking; they are dynamic spaces for creativity and interaction, integral to contemporary living.

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CCCT with Karen Fiorentino, Owner & Managing Partner from K&R Solutions Group

CCR Magazine

CCCT with Karen Fiorentino, Owner & Managing Partner from K&R Solutions Group-Video Apple Podcast Spotify Podcast CCCT sat down with Karen Fiorentino, Owner & Managing Partner from K&R Solutions Group that was founded in 2019 by a trio of industry experts in airport and OOH (Out of Home) advertising production. They are a proven partner that produces and installs printed tension fabric, SEG graphics, and lightboxes.

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Different Types of Construction Services

Civil Engineer Blog

There are many different types of construction services. These range from simple subcontracting to large-scale projects requiring the services of a construction company and subcontractors. Subcontractors may not specialize in any particular type of construction. For example, a construction company may specialize in residential building construction and hire subcontractors to help with the work.

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Stay Ahead in 2024 with Proven Strategies for Success

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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Russell WBHO retained for golf hotel fit-out

The Construction Index

Russell WBHO has been kept on for the third and largest phase in a £50m programme of works at a Cheshire hotel and golf club.

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Leveraging Tech for Snow Removal Prep

For Construction Pros

By adopting technology to suit your needs -- and the needs of your communities -- you can meet your business goals better in the year to come.

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Active Construction Cost Management – Government, Healthcare, Education, Transportation

Job Order Contracting

Active Construction Cost Management is important to any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build activity. Yet, despite is value, most public sector organizations have yet to deploy it. Over eighty percent (80%+) of all projects are late or overbudget largely due to an inadequately detailed and poorly communicated Scope of Work (SOW), including the failure to leverage readily available objective, current, verifiable, local market labor, material, equipment, and productivity data.

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First HPC generator stator arrives

The Construction Index

If you were stuck in traffic in Somerset over the weekend, this might be why.

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Every Contractor Needs An Effective Website - Unlock the Key to Increased Leads

Grow Leads & Visibility! Contractors need more than word-of-mouth. A strong website boosts visibility, draws in leads, showcases skills, and enhances your credibility. Learn how a quality site, that is easy to manage, can set you apart from the competition, and help can take your construction business to the next level. Marketpath is a leading provider of high-quality website solutions tailored for contractors and the construction industry.

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Navigating the Modern Homebuying Experience: 8 Essential Insights

Civil Engineer Blog

Key Takeaways Understanding the current trends in the housing market. Identifying crucial factors for a successful homebuying journey. Exploring resources and tools for informed decision-making. Understanding Today’s Housing Market The housing market can feel like a complex maze, rich with its own unique challenges and opportunities. To successfully navigate it, one must start with a […] The post Navigating the Modern Homebuying Experience: 8 Essential Insights first appeared on Civi

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Employee Health Clinics that Come to Your Job Site

ENR Construction

Medcor simplifies the healthcare process for employers by providing the right level of care at the right time and in the right place.

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