Construction Dive

OCTOBER 11, 2024

American and Canadian cities saw 15 fewer total cranes in the third quarter of 2024 than in the first, but construction activity remains robust.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 11, 2024

IRVING, Texas and WESTMINSTER, Colo., — Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) and Trimble (Nasdaq: TRMB) today announced the extension of their long-standing joint venture. The agreement includes expanded distribution of grade control solutions in the construction sector to accelerate innovation and customer adoption. Since 2002, the Caterpillar Trimble Control Technologies (CTCT) joint venture has led the industry in grade control solutions, delivering products that contribute to jobsite safety and pr

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 11, 2024

As cities and states prepare for more extreme weather like this fall’s major hurricanes, there are hundreds of resiliency projects throughout the country already underway. Here are six of them.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The surging net migration of immigrants into the United States since 2022 is boosting labor availability, job creation, and housing demand, especially in the rental sector

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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.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 11, 2024

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

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Prodyogi

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The working stress method (WSM) is the first theoretical method for structural design that evolved in the 1900s and was accepted by the national codes of practice for the design of reinforced concrete sections.This article explains in detail the philosophy of the working stress method and the assumptions followed for the design of structures by the WSM method.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 11, 2024

With rising mortgage rates, homeowners are less inclined to refinance and are instead using home equity loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) to tap into their equity. According to property information services provider Corelogic, many homeowners are choosing to keep their low-rate mortgages and opt for these alternatives rather than cash-out refinancing.By mid-2024, home equity lending hit its highest level since 2008, with over 333,000 new loans nationwide totaling $23.6 billion.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 11, 2024

VolkerFitzpatrick has begun the construction of the first phase of the Radlett Strategic Rail Freight Interchange. The post Construction begins on Radlett Strategic Rail Freight Interchange on Midland Main Line appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The marketplace is challenging for both buyers and sellers right now, and because of that, more homeowners are investing in renovations. According to a report from real estate technology company Clever Real Estate, high prices and rising interest rates make it difficult for many to move, so homeowners are choosing to update their current homes instead.

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As a specialty contractor, your success hinges on your ability to manage complex workflows, maintain cost control, and deliver projects on time. But are you still relying on outdated systems or multiple software packages that create data silos and inefficiencies? This comprehensive eBook reveals the 12 key reasons why investing in a construction-specific software platform is the game-changer your business needs.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 11, 2024

External factors, such as economic changes or technological advances, can significantly impact whether a business will thrive or fail. The rise of sharing and gig economy apps is an excellent example. These apps gave consumers more affordable options for daily tasks and errands and provided individuals with a new way to earn money on their schedules.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 11, 2024

With an ongoing housing shortage, more skilled construction workers are needed. According to a report from the Home Builders Institute, the U.S. will need to hire 723,000 new construction workers per year to address the housing deficit. Currently, there are 8.3 million workers employed in construction throughout the U.S., with 3.4 million of them working in residential construction.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The environment secretary has pushed back the decision on whether to grant development consent order (DCO) to Anglian Water’s £400M plan to relocate a wastewater treatment plant in Cambridge by three months. The post DCO decision on £400M Cambridge waste water treatment works relocation delayed appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Placements

OCTOBER 11, 2024

CPD Courses for Construction: Elevate Your Career in a Rapidly Evolving Industry Continuous Professional Development (CPD) courses are key for construction professionals aiming to stay competitive and compliant in a rapidly evolving industry. This guide highlights the importance, types, and benefits of CPD courses, offering insights into how they can help you advance your career.

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Managing construction projects in disparate systems and spreadsheets is difficult due to numerous moving parts and diverse stakeholder needs. A dynamic, intuitive software solution is essential for everyone involved—owners, designers, engineers, Construction Managers, and General Contractors. Companies need a secure, centralized system to manage documents, scheduling, financials, and more.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Hurricane Milton left 2.8M people without power after it made landfall in Florida on 10 October, but more forward thinking on resilience could have reduced the disarray an engineer has told NCE. The post Hurricane Milton: civil engineer says ‘more joined up thinking’ on resilience needed appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Construction Index

OCTOBER 11, 2024

A final decision on Anglian Water’s £280m Cambridge waste water treatment plant relocation project has been pushed back three months until January.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 11, 2024

A £78M loss has been posted for the 2023 financial year by Rolls-Royce SMR, which it said was “largely due to research and development expenditure”. The post Rolls-Royce SMR posts £78M loss for 2023 ‘due to R&D expenditure’ appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Civil Engineer Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Nowadays civil engineering is incomplete without bulldozers. The bulldozer is a very powerful crawler that is equipped with a blade. The term bulldozer is often used to mean any type of heavy machinery, although the term actually refers to a tractor that is fitted with a dozer blade. Often times, bulldozers are large and extremely […] The post Bulldozer – a powerful excavation equipment first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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Construction companies face daily challenges, from project delays to cost overruns. But with the right ERP software, these hurdles become opportunities for growth. This in-depth study covers how companies like Bartlett-Cocke General Contractors saw an 83% reduction in cost analysis time and a 62% decrease in vendor payment processing time by adopting a Construction ERP system.

New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The government has announced it has leveraged £24bn of private finance in its first 100 days for clean energy projects in the UK. The post Government announces £24bn of private investment being funnelled into UK energy projects appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction News

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The UK’s “highly fragmented” construction industry is a key factor in the huge costs of major projects, the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) has said. The independent public body urged the government to commit to a future infrastructure pipeline to encourage consolidation. It added that problems… The post ‘Highly fragmented’ industry makes infrastructure costs higher, says NIC appeared first on Construction News.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 11, 2024

An £11M boost for sea defences at Anchorsholme, an area in the north of Blackpool, has been agreed by the Environment Agency. The post Additional £11M granted to Blackpool coastal defence to halt ‘accelerated beach lowering’ appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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PC Construction

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Yesterday the PC Construction team gathered with partners from Weidmann Electrical Technology , Hill-Engineers, Architects, Planners , and local officials to celebrate the groundbreaking for the approximately $44 million expansion at Weidmann’s St. Johnsbury, Vermont, facility. The project, which will allow Weidmann to increase manufacturing capacity, includes three major components: the construction of a 10,000-square-foot free standing pre-engineered warehouse building, a 21,500-square-foot ad

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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

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) has analysed why the UK has a decades-long record of overspending on major infrastructure and identified ways to cut 10-25% of outturn cost. The post NIC analysis of UK major infrastructure identifies causes of and solutions to overspend appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Contractor's contract is for second-stage engineering study on planned 462-MW small modular reactor project using technology of NuScale Power, of which it is a majority investor.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Very little of our Victorian infrastructure can withstand the challenges posed by a changing climate. Not least our rail network. The post Why devolution should help rail’s climate resilience appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction News

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Roof gardens count as an additional storey when calculating whether buildings should be subject to the higher-risk building safety regime, a judge has ruled in a test case. The decision resulted from a first-tier tribunal (FTT) claim brought by a leaseholder of Smoke House and… The post Tribunal: Roof gardens count as seventh storey appeared first on Construction News.

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Equipment World

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The 8,575-pound TL65RS has a 2,100-pound rated operating capacity, a 6,000-pound tipping load and a maximum travel speed of 7.5 mph.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Aimed at increasing higher education access for low-income and underrepresented communities, Bard High School Early College offers graduates both a high school diploma and a tuition-free Associate in Arts degree from Bard College.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Join Henry for an insightful presentation. Register now and come with your questions ready! The post Henry Demo-Cast: An Inside View of North America’s Most Popular Air Barrier Product Line appeared first on Construction Specifier.

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