Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

New Jersey ironworker and business leader Joseph Merlino says that young people need more paths to the trades.

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The Victorian-era Branksome East viaduct in Bournemouth has been earmarked for demolition by the local authority in its infrastructure delivery plan. The post Victorian era 10-arch Bournemouth viaduct earmarked for demolition appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The Swedish firm reported strong construction performance in the States and said it anticipates that to persist.

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The mood in the UK rail supply sector remains low, with the majority (83%) of business leaders expecting a hiatus in work and almost half (48%) expecting the industry to shrink. The post Confidence among UK rail supply sector remains low as business expected to slow appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The central bank aims to foster a more supportive lending environment, an encouraging sign for building activity.

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North Somerset Council has advanced plans to replace the ageing Winterstoke Road Bridge in Weston-super-Mare by entering into a construction contract with Octavius Infrastructure. The post Octavius appointed to £20M job to replace crucial World War II bridge in North Somerset appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

A document released by National Highways has detailed how the construction schedule for its now-cancelled £320M Arundel bypass on the A27 was impacted by 59 weeks through inefficiencies. The post Lessons from cancelled £320M A27 bypass where inefficiencies impacted scheme by 59 weeks appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Construction Index

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The government has set up a £47m fund to try to unblock house-building that has been stalled by the nutrient neutrality rules.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Engineers at the University of Bath have developed a world-first national level flooding model for the nation of Türkiye utilising machine learning techniques. The post Engineers develop machine learning tool for world-first national flood model for Türkiye appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Roads Online

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Fulton Hogan is adopting greener and cleaner technologies as part of its push to achieve both internal and external sustainability goals. Images: Fulton Hogan. With real and meaningful reductions at front of mind, Fulton Hogan is transitioning a number of its asphalt plants in south east Queensland from diesel to natural gas. Rory Bracken, Head of Carbon and Circular Economy – Fulton Hogan, explains how this change will provide greener outcomes for years to come.

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New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

UN Cop16 proved that organisations from around the world understand that there is a critical need to improve biodiversity with new developments, according to Mott MacDonald’s nature services lead. The post Motts technical director: Cop16 showed biodiversity has a seat at the global infrastructure table appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Equipment World

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The T-Boss 550L, T-Boss 560L and T-Boss 760L feature a standard heater and a fully enclosed cabin made with durable tempered glass for winter weather.

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New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

In today’s increasingly competitive business landscape, organisations across various different industries are continuing to turn to data analytics to enhance their decision-making processes and by extension, their bottom line. Naturally, there are some organisations whose use of data insights far exceeds their competitors, and what… The post The importance of data maturity in cultivating a data-driven culture appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Roads Online

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Image courtesy of the Victorian Government. The Bridge Inn Road Upgrade has seen the final section of new lanes opened to traffic in Melbourne’s north, marking the completion of major works. The upgrade will help reduce travel times, improve safety and boost connectivity to homes, businesses and local amenities including Mernda’s train station and town centre.

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The Construction Index

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

More than a million cubic metres of concrete has now been set for the West Midlands stretch of HS2.

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Better CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATION workflows can be used by owners and design-builders to better navigate the journey to improved cost visibility and cost management. Leveraging single resource for Objective, Verifiable, and Current LOCAL MARKET granular construction tasks (over 90,000) replete with labor, material, and equipment costs and productivity informatoin is a proven pathway to the development of a ROBUST SCOPE OF WORK and OnBUDGET project delivery.

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Roads Online

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Image: www.planning.nsw.gov.au Inland Rail has awarded John Holland the contract to deliver the Illabo to Stockinbingal section of the 1600-kilometre Inland Rail project in New South Wales. John Holland will deliver design and construction works for the next 39-kilometre section of the project between Illabo and Stockinbingal (I2S). The I2S project includes the construction of several bridges and level crossings, numerous culverts and a new crossing loop.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Vantage Data Centers is planning a three-building campus in New Albany, Ohio, where several other data center projects are also being developed.

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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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OmTrak

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Understanding Project Governance Project governance refers to the framework of processes and policies that guide project decisions, ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. It should focus on the delivery of an ‘operating asset,’ not just a construction project. It is essential for the success of any infrastructure project because it guarantees that not only is the project well-planned, but that the ongoing use and maintenance of the ass

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For Construction Pros

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Economic necessity has driven a surge in adaptive reuse with office buildings being converted into multi-family housing options and shopping malls being converted into residential units with adjacent entertainment facilities.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Top specialty contractors are investing in more training programs to help field managers battle burnout across jobsites as they navigate bigger construction challenges.

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For Construction Pros

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Electric machines can be the perfect solution if you are working in certain kinds of worksites. Here are the top five worksites to use electric equipment and machines.

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The Construction Index

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Merlo UK has appointed Blue Central as its distributor for Cheshire, Lancashire, Merseyside, Shropshire, Staffordshire, West Yorkshire, West Midlands and Warwickshire.

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Civil Engineer Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Whether you’re an experienced builder, or an experimenting amateur, completing your project can be costly. You can sometimes find mate’s rates, or get people to volunteer with the manual labour, but materials are often hard to save money on. Although some people have to compromise on what they really want in order to save a […] The post Tips from the Professionals to Save Money When Buying Bricks Online first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Air conditioning is not just a luxury; it’s an essential component of modern living that enhances comfort and improves indoor air quality. As summer temperatures soar, the demand for effective cooling solutions becomes paramount. In this guide, we will delve into the critical aspects of choosing the right air conditioning unit, assessing your home’s layout for optimal cooling, understanding installation options, planning for electrical requirements, and navigating local regulations.

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Roads Online

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Alex Fraser glass recycling plant is capable of producing 200,000 tonnes of recycled glass sand per year. Images: Alex Fraser. As Alex Fraser celebrates its 145th anniversary, Roads and Infrastructure reflects on the company’s journey to becoming one of Australia’s leading providers of recycled construction materials. Alex Fraser is one of a few Australian companies to have 145 years of operation behind them.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

LIME Painting – the premier high-end painting franchise company, has announced their interest in expanding into Philadelphia for the first time. With a focus on luxury homes and properties, LIME Painting is excited to continue their growth in Pennsylvania as they work to bring their superior services to the City of Brotherly Love. With the success the brand has witnessed at their Pittsburgh location, LIME Painting is thrilled to begin the process of finding passionate franchisees to join them

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Construction News

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

A plant hire trade body has met police chiefs in an effort to finally reach a consensus on how road embargo times are enforced. The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has been urging police for years to stop different interpretations of legislation banning heavy vehicles between… The post Plant hire body lobbies police chiefs on road embargo enforcement appeared first on Construction News.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Skanska, a leading global construction and development firm, has completed the construction of Radford University’s Artis Center for Adaptive Innovation and Creativity (Artis Center). The Artis Center serves as the new home to the university’s College of Visual and Performing Arts and provides unique learning and collaboration spaces for students in the Waldron College of Health and Human Services and the College of Nursing.

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Construction News

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Glazing specialist Vitrine Systems Limited has filed for administration. A notice placed on The Gazette, the official public record, states that the company appointed administrators from Quantuma Advisory to handle its affairs in late October. Vitrine Systems' parent company, Vitrine Holdings, is listed as active… The post Hampshire glazing specialist appoints administrators appeared first on Construction News.

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