The Pro Builder

MAY 8, 2024

New Bill Aims to Curb Energy-Efficiency Standards for Home Appliances ibush Wed, 05/08/2024 - 13:10 Passage of the act by the House would add hurdles to creating new appliance standards and also make it easier to revoke existing standards On May 7, the House passed a bill that will make it more difficult for the U.S. Department of Energy to enact energy-efficiency rules for household appliances, The Hill reports.

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Energy Efficiency 130

Construction Dive

MAY 8, 2024

A flood of these megprojects entered the planning queue, reversing a two-month streak of contraction, according to the Dodge Construction Network.

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Contracts 388

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 8, 2024

MONTREAL — WSP Global Inc. (TSX: WSP) (“WSP” or the “Corporation”) is pleased to announce the acquisition of AKF Group LLC (“AKF”). Headquartered in New York City, AKF is a specialized mechanical, electrical, and plumbing firm that designs complex healthcare, science and technology, and mission-critical facilities. Its 365 professionals operate throughout the eastern U.S., with an additional complementary presence in Mexico.

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Construction Dive

MAY 8, 2024

While the specialty energy contractor reported a loss for its latest quarter, CEO José Mas said it will bid on $1 billion worth of work for the computing facilities going forward.

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Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

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Risk Management

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 8, 2024

New roll on/roll off terminal will increase cargo capacity by 15% BEAUMONT, Texas – McCarthy Building Companies has completed construction on Port of Beaumont’s Main Street Terminal 1. The project included demolition of a failed dock structure and construction of a new state-of-the-art general cargo dock. The location of Port of Beaumont along the Texas Gulf Coast makes it the number one strategic military port in the country.

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Building Resilience Building Performance Measurement Material Handling Schedule Management 147

Construction Dive

MAY 8, 2024

Bob Pragada, chief of the Dallas-based contractor, hinted at more news in the semiconductor and data center space coming in the second half of 2024.

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Construction Dive

MAY 8, 2024

As Safety Week 2024 continues, one expert says technology helps prevent accidents, but there’s room for improvement in the pursuit of an injury-free jobsite.

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Build LLC Blog

MAY 8, 2024

BUILD discusses five important reasons to support density The post Dear Seattle, It’s Time to Grow Up; Five Reasons Why Density is Crucial appeared first on BUILD Blog.

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Construction Dive

MAY 8, 2024

Innovations such as wearables, drones and predictive analytics help improve hazard detection and incident prevention.

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New Civil Engineer

MAY 8, 2024

National Highways and other highways authorities in England have no permits in place for managing the pollutants which are washed off their roads, according to a scathing report from Stormwater Shepherds and the CIWEM (Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management). The post National Highways has no permits for road runoff pollution and fails environmental standards appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Permits Engineering 145

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Construction Dive

MAY 8, 2024

Gulfport, Mississippi-based subsidiary Roy Anderson won a contract to build the structure at Pensacola International in Florida.

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The Construction Index

MAY 8, 2024

John Sisk has been selected by Moderna as its preferred bidder to fit-out of its new UK drug manufacturing facility at the Moderna Innovation & Technology Centre (MITC) on the Harwell Science Campus in Oxfordshire.

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New Civil Engineer

MAY 8, 2024

The iconic Thames Barrier is celebrating the 40th anniversary of coming into operation while the Environment Agency is exploring how it will protect London from flooding from the Thames Estuary for the next 40 years. The post 40 years of the Thames Barrier: Protecting London from flooding until 2070 appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 128

The Construction Index

MAY 8, 2024

Mace is splitting its chair and chief executive roles and adding a raft of non-executive directors to its board to observe UK corporate best practice.

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New Civil Engineer

MAY 8, 2024

The government is expected to confirm over £1bn of public funding to construct the 7.2km High Speed 2 (HS2) tunnels between Old Oak Common and Euston. The post HS2 | Government expected to announce over £1bn funding for Euston tunnels appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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For Construction Pros

MAY 8, 2024

While 80% of large contractors offer programs for substance use or mental health, only 29% of small companies offer these programs, and 52% of contractors wish they had more resources for managing mental health.

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Construction News

MAY 8, 2024

The government is set to unlock construction of the rail tunnel to HS2’s Euston station by providing taxpayer cash upfront and trying to recoup money from businesses and passengers later, according to reports. The 4.5 mile tunnel is set to get the go-ahead in coming… The post Government to release upfront funding for HS2 Euston tunnel appeared first on Construction News.

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For Construction Pros

MAY 8, 2024

Contractors and equipment fleets are adopting enterprise software and technology that can change the business, but these lightweight apps address specific pain points with minimal disruption and cost.

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Construction Specifier

MAY 8, 2024

The new $54.5 M business facility at Rice University. Image courtesy Architecture Research Office (ARO) Rice University in Houston began construction on a new $54.5 million building for the Jones Graduate School of Business. This measure was undertaken to support the school’s growing student and faculty population. The new 10,405 m 2 (112,000 sf) structure features classrooms, modern office spaces, and amenities such as dining areas, open gathering spaces, and facilities for private events.

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The Construction Index

MAY 8, 2024

Yorkshire's Caddick Group has posted financial results showing 17% revenue growth but pre-tax profit down by nearly 40%.

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Construction Specifier

MAY 8, 2024

Inspired by nature and designed with heritage at heart, the Aquatics Centre at Saint-Denis, Paris, is supported by the largest concave timber frame in the world. Photos courtesy VenhoevenCS architecture+urbanism Inspired by nature, the Aquatics Centre at Saint-Denis, Paris, is supported by the largest concave timber frame in the world, spanning 90 m (295 ft) and uses a framework of more than 2,700 m³ (95,350 cf) of wood.

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New Civil Engineer

MAY 8, 2024

Tarmac will carry out live laboratory testing of algae-based bio-bitumen for road surfaces as part of a research partnership led by carbon removal company CO2CO. The post Tarmac developing algae-based bitumen for road surfaces appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction News

MAY 8, 2024

Amazon has revealed plans to build a £500m fulfilment centre in the East Midlands. The online retail giant will create the huge depot at the Segro Logistics Park in Northampton. Along with three floors of robotic product-picking technology, the centre will provide jobs for up… The post Amazon to build £500m Midlands fulfilment hub appeared first on Construction News.

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Equipment World

MAY 8, 2024

Compact equipment dominated new and used financed equipment sales during the first three months of the year. Find out which models took the top spots.

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Construction Equipment 100

New Civil Engineer

MAY 8, 2024

The new A$476M (£248M) Sydney Metro Victoria Cross Station is nearing completion, having been built inside Australia’s largest rail cavern which was excavated in sandstone. The post Inside ‘Australia’s largest rail cavern’ at Sydney’s near-complete £248M Victoria Cross station appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 111

For Construction Pros

MAY 8, 2024

This pressing situation raises crucial questions about the future of water consumption and the potential for the construction sector to pivot toward more sustainable practices.

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Sustainability 89

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New Civil Engineer

MAY 8, 2024

Barhale has been signed to upgrade key water supply assets owned by Anglian Water in Northamptonshire as the population of the area is expected to double in the next 30 years. The post Barhale signed to upgrade water towers and reservoir near Corby appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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OmTrak

MAY 8, 2024

Our latest MPlan update is just around the corner. Aimed at making your job easier, this update introduces an improved user interface (UI) designed to align closely with recent changes in our other OmTrak modules. Fresh UI, Simplified Experience Good news for current and future users of MPlan: the upcoming UI update isn’t just a facelift; it’s about making your interaction with the app as straightforward and efficient as possible.

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Maintenance Facility Management Site Planning Schedule Management 82

Roads Online

MAY 8, 2024

Fulton Hogan aims to support and empower greater diversity throughout its entire business. Image: Fulton Hogan. Fulton Hogan is supporting the upskilling and elevation of female team members, exemplified by its almost entirely female civil sub-contractor team based in Western Australia. A t almost a century old, Fulton Hogan has always remained at the forefront of modernity, utilising the latest technologies and methods to produce high-quality infrastructure for its clientele.

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New Civil Engineer

MAY 8, 2024

The government has launched a competition to select engineering and construction partners for its prototype fusion energy plant in Nottinghamshire. The post Government launches construction and engineering procurement for nuclear fusion plant appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Procurement Engineering 104

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