Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Union representation today is low, but the big wins from guilds and widespread pro-labor sentiment could tip the scales and continue to empower workers.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Zweig Group , a leading provider of management consulting services, research, and education for the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with illuceo inc. (“illuceo”), an expert in performance-based diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). This partnership and the work that will be done together marks a pivotal step toward addressing the recruiting and retention challenges within the AEC industry.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

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

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New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The cost of building High Speed 2 (HS2) Phase One is moving closer to being less than the benefit it will bring, according to Department for Transport (DfT) analysis, while HS2 Ltd chiefs say the civils contracts give them little leverage to improve contractor performance. The post HS2 Phase 1 ‘cost close to exceeding benefit’ as officials blame civils contracts appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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For Construction Pros

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The construction industry will continue to be a key catalyst for the advancement of our communities and play an integral part in providing economic growth for people across the country.

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Construction Placements

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Konkan Railway Recruitment 2023 for Trainee Apprentices | 190 Posts | 10-12-2023 Konkan Railway Recruitment 2023 for Trainee Apprentices with 190 Posts vacancies, last date to apply is 10-12-2023 The post Konkan Railway Recruitment 2023 for Trainee Apprentices | 190 Posts | 10-12-2023 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Construction Today

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Building construction is an ever-evolving industry, and staying up to date with the latest trends is crucial for success. In this listicle, we explore five key trends that are shaping the future of building construction in the United States. As environmental concerns grow, sustainable construction practices are gaining momentum, and attention. Green building materials, energy-efficient designs.

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New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Reliance on the railways is likely to continue to grow throughout the 21st century, but we must be careful not to bake in problems that stem from the past when we plan rail renewals to meet this future demand. The post We need to think more intelligently about how we approach rail renewals appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction News

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Ardmore has landed a £75m main works contract at the Hackney Yards development in East London. The job, awarded by Notting Hill Genesis, will see the contractor design and build four residential and commercial blocks around Hackney Wick station. The eight-storey brick-clad blocks, split across… The post Ardmore scoops £75m Hackney Yards job appeared first on Construction News.

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BDC Network

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Unlocking the Future of Multifamily Intelligence: The Growing Value of Business Intelligence in Multifamily Access Control 1 kcichowicz Thu, 11/16/2023 - 09:24 Explore the transformative role of Business Intelligence (BI) in multifamily management. Learn how access control data and BI provides actionable insights for improved operational efficiency, enhanced security, and an enhanced resident experience.

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Roads Online

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Civilcast recently achieved the coveted Global-Mark Certification for its steel and ductile iron products. As Ajit Pujari, Head of Compliance, Sustainability & Quality explains, compliance is integral to more than just product quality. C ompliance in many ways can be considered an under-appreciated aspect of infrastructure product development. Covers and grates are just two of a wide range of infrastructure components that are subject to product quality assurance and compliance.

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Construction News

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Construction News recognised the industry’s outstanding achievements at its gala Workforce Awards event at JW Marriott Grosvenor House in London’s Park Lane. The Workforce Awards celebrate individuals and organisations striving to make construction a great industry to work in. Categories showcased both individual and organisation-wide… The post Winners hailed at CN Workforce Awards 2023 appeared first on Construction News.

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New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The government has increased the maximum price for offshore wind projects in the next round of Contracts for Difference (CfD), improving the chances for new agreements after this year’s auction saw no new projects brought forward. The post Government improves conditions for offshore wind investments in next Contracts for Difference round appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction News

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The problem of late payment is worsening but project bank accounts (PBAs) promise a sunnier future for subcontractors, industry insiders have told Construction News. Speaking in the latest edition of the CN First Site podcast, Roni Savage, managing director at geoengineering specialist Jomas Associates, warned:… The post Specialists call for protection as pay times lengthen appeared first on Construction News.

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New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

HS2 Ltd will create a new post of chief railway officer and hopes to reform its chief executive’s salary as part of its attempts to keep costs under control. The post HS2 to appoint chief railway officer to control costs in lesson learned from Crossrail appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Roads Online

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The Federal Government has handed down the findings from the Infrastructure Investment Program Strategic Review. The review was announced in May this year and was conducted to review projects under the Infrastructure Investment Program that did not have sufficient funding or a strong enough business case to justify Federal investment. Some of the key findings of the review, contained in the executive summary (where all key findings can be viewed), include: The ten-year pipeline of projects canno

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New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Northumbrian Water's contractors are gearing up for over £15M of improvement works at various County Durham treatment facilities to protect water quality in the River Skerne. The post Northumbrian Water readies £15.8M of sewage treatment works upgrades 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

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OmTrak

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Buildings, beyond being bricks and mortar, unfold stories etched in steel and glass, tales of human ambition, creativity, and, let’s be honest, pocketbooks that might be the envy of Midas himself. In the dynamic world of architecture, where innovation meets opulence, we find the most expensive buildings standing tall and proud, dazzling symbols of economic prowess and visionary design.

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New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

HS2 Ltd's latest cost forecast for High Speed 2 (HS2) from Euston to Birmingham is £3bn higher than the government's projections, but the Department for Transport (DfT) believes a reassessment is needed. The post HS2 Phase 1 cost forecast sees £3bn bump but DfT disagrees with figures appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Under the radar, behind the project gate, inside the executive suite. That's where ENR's editors and bloggers deliver their insights, opinions, cool-headed analysis and hot-headed rantings.

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New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

GHD has been appointed as one of the lead designers for Portsmouth Water’s Havant Thicket Reservoir project in Hampshire – the first major new UK reservoir in more than 30 years. The post GHD to lead design on £325M Havant Thicket reservoir appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Quebec $2.9B project would produce 70,000 tons annually by 2028, while the B.C. project, valued up to $7B, would be one of the largest Indigenous energy projects in Canada.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Photos courtesy Hoffmann Architects + Engineers. By Richard W. Off, AIA and Robert Fraguada, Associate AIA Buildings are often perceived to be static objects, existing rigidly within the space of their own footprints. However, when examined more closely, they are discovered to be capable of dynamic interactions between assembly materials and with their surrounding environments.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

All work associated with removal of the first of four hydroelectric dams slated for demolition on the Klamath River in California and Oregon has been completed by contractor Kiewit, said dam owner Klamath River Renewal Corp. earlier this month.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Viewpoint enables contractors to better manage their projects, processes and people, using the data gathered to lower risk and improve margins.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The market's demand for data centers and other mission critical infrastructure will only increase and the need to collaborate and coordinate these projects in environments such as augmented reality will only grow with those demands.

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New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

North Somerset Council has given final approval for construction of Banwell Bypass to progress despite costs increasing by more than a third to £89.2M. The post Banwell Bypass scheme to go ahead despite inflation pushing cost to £89.2M appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Would a student who has never seen a tunnel under construction envision a tunneling career? The Moles, a heavy construction leadership group with its roots in tunneling, thinks the answer is “not likely.

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