Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 1, 2024
By Laci Budd, CPSM Technical Contributor: Mike Makris, P.E. Sustainable site design is a hot topic in the AEC industry. As Civil Engineers, Landscape Architects, and Planners, we are challenged to integrate conservation into site design, preserving the natural features of the land. We must also think about ways to improve design to promote a healthier and more sustainable lifestyle.
The Pro Builder
MAY 1, 2024
How Much Income Do First-Time Buyers Need to Afford the Average Home? ibush Wed, 05/01/2024 - 13:31 The median-priced home is unaffordable in 44 of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas Soaring home prices have put homeownership out of reach for many Americans who lack sufficient income to afford the typical home. Data from the National Association of Realtors, as reported by real estate brokerage Clever, show that across the nation, most first-time buyers put down less than 10% on their home purchase
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Construction Dive
MAY 1, 2024
Tools like artificial intelligence and blockchain can help fill labor gaps while building a more diverse and innovative workforce, writes a contech executive.
Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 1, 2024
Zweig Group, the leading provider of advisory services, research, and education for the AEC industry, has announced the release of its 2024 Fee & Billing Report of AEC Firms. This comprehensive report offers insights into fees, billing rates, chargeability/utilization rates, project contracts, and billing practices. Compiled through an extensive online survey across diverse industry firms, this year’s report encompasses analysis on more than 150 job titles and 15 market sectors.
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Construction Dive
MAY 1, 2024
While the two sides of the industry are going in opposite directions, overall nonresidential outlays have outpaced inflation since the start of the pandemic, an economist said.
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Construction Dive
MAY 1, 2024
Developer LVXP is planning an entertainment and lifestyle venue, anchored by an “ultra-luxury” hotel and sports arena, at a site where a similar project failed just months ago.
Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 1, 2024
raSmith was recently recognized as a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top Workplace for the 12th consecutive year, ranking second out of 61 firms in the medium-company size category (150 to 499 employees). This recognition is based on employees’ responses to survey questions about the firm’s workplace culture, benefits, and other related qualities. “I am so incredibly proud that raSmith was recognized as the #2 Top Workplace by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,” said Richard A.
Construction Dive
MAY 1, 2024
Construction Dive rounds up the newest project wins from some of the country’s biggest builders including Barton Malow, Boldt and Clark.
The Pro Builder
MAY 1, 2024
Skilled Trades Are Open to Technology, Survey Finds ibush Wed, 05/01/2024 - 08:27 Amidst the ongoing labor shortage, technology and digital tools can offer labor-saving gains, and the skilled trades are willing to embrace new tech in their jobs An industry trends survey conducted in late 2023 by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) explored how employees feel about the current state of labor, training, and technology on the jobsite within the skilled trades industry.
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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.
Construction Dive
MAY 1, 2024
Defenders aren’t measured by pure wins or losses. Intrusions will happen, and their job is to keep a bad situation from getting worse.
New Civil Engineer
MAY 1, 2024
A new form of supply chain cooperation has been announced by National Grid, called the Great Grid Partnership, to enable a major upgrade of the electricity network in an alliance with seven major contractors and consultants. The post National Grid’s new supply chain model to deliver Great Grid Upgrade appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The Construction Index
MAY 1, 2024
Latest quarterly assessment from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) offers a slightly more optimistic picture of the market.
New Civil Engineer
MAY 1, 2024
The £500M Strategic Pipeline Alliance project offers lessons for the delivery of future water infrastructure schemes. Sotiris Kanaris reports. The post How Anglian Water’s Strategic Pipeline Alliance partners drastically cut cost and carbon appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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Construction Placements
MAY 1, 2024
FCRI Recruitment 2024 for Apprentice Posts | 01-06-2024 FCRI Recruitment 2024 for Apprentice Posts, application can submit before 01-06-2024. apply soon for this job. The post FCRI Recruitment 2024 for Apprentice Posts | 01-06-2024 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.
New Civil Engineer
MAY 1, 2024
The transition from Network Rail to the new Great British Railways (GBR) must instill a culture change to avoid simply reinventing the existing organisation, according to its chief executive. The post Culture change vital for Great British Railways to not be Network Rail 2.0, says chief executive appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Placements
MAY 1, 2024
The Best Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Software for 2024 Discover the top computer-aided design (CAD) software options for 2024 and stay ahead of the curve in the world of digital design. The post The Best Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Software for 2024 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.
New Civil Engineer
MAY 1, 2024
The government is working to support the creation of an updated business case for a third runway at Heathrow Airport. The post Business case for Heathrow expansion under development by government 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
Roads Online
MAY 1, 2024
Image courtesy of the New South Wales Government. The final tunnel boring machines (TBMs) have arrived on site for the Sydney Metro West – the largest public transport project in the nation’s history – and will be used to deliver the Eastern Tunnelling Package. Works to be delivered under the package include 3.5 kilometres of metro tunnels between future stations at The Bays and Hunter Street in Sydney’s CBD and the excavation of caverns and shafts at Pyrmont and Hunter Street Stations.
Construction News
MAY 1, 2024
Construction can now go ahead on a Balfour Beatty road scheme worth at least £228m near Manchester after objectors withdrew their legal challenge. Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) had sought a judicial review into the A57 Link Roads project, which will create two roads… The post Judge rejects Balfour Beatty roads scheme legal challenge appeared first on Construction News.
Wessler Engineering
MAY 1, 2024
Attention Indiana Drinking Water and Wastewater Operators and Cybersecurity Contacts As many of you may have seen on recent news reports, water sector utilities in several states and European countries have been targeted by cyber-attacks believed to originate in Russia. These instances seem to be an organized effort targeting internet facing devices that are unsecured, or poorly secured using default or overly simplistic password protocols.
New Civil Engineer
MAY 1, 2024
Cumbrian-based Stobbarts is the latest local firm to join Sellafield’s Programme and Project Partners (PPP) in a 15-year, £40M framework deal that will see the organisation support Sir Robert McAlpine. The post Cumbrian-based construction firm signed to £40M, 15-year framework at Sellafield appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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PC Construction
MAY 1, 2024
Last Friday, I had the pleasure of attending the Good Shepherd Food Bank (GSFB) annual Coffee & Collaboration event in Portland, Maine, with my fellow PC employee owner, Senior Project Manager Mark Donovan. This event gave us the opportunity to learn about the organization and how PC Construction can help meet their needs. Last fall, PC raised funds to benefit the GSFB, but decided we wanted to do more to serve our fellow Mainers in need.
New Civil Engineer
MAY 1, 2024
Work by Autodesk and Deloitte Access Economics has found the UK leads other European countries on construction data but that progress is being hampered by lack of integration and challenges in training those who will increasingly need to use it. The post New report shows UK construction leads on data but gaps remain appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Equipment World
MAY 1, 2024
Kubota rolled out the next generation of its largest excavator this year. Take the walkaround tour of the 8.4-metric-ton KX080-5 at Equipment World.
New Civil Engineer
MAY 1, 2024
Cowi has signed a contract with Network Rail to design tunnelling works to three Victorian era tunnels as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU). The post Cowi signed to design works on Victorian tunnels for Transpennine Route Upgrade appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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Aerial imagery has emerged as a necessary tool for architecture, engineering, and construction firms seeking to improve pre-construction site analysis, make more informed planning decisions, and ensure all stakeholders have access to an accurate visualization of the site to keep the project moving forward. Download our guide and take a deeper look at how aerial imagery can be leveraged to drive project efficiency by reducing unnecessary site visits and providing the accurate details required to
ENR Construction
MAY 1, 2024
ENR.com is the bible of the construction industry, providing news and features about projects, products and people in construction, architecture and engineering.
New Civil Engineer
MAY 1, 2024
Amplify is the name of the new alliance of contractors which will provide private water utility South West Water with the services needed to deliver its £2.8bn AMP8 plans which run from 2025 to 2030. The post South West Water announces new alliance to deliver £2.8bn AMP8 plans appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The Construction Index
MAY 1, 2024
Stantec, a Canadian consulting engineer listed on the New York Stock Exchange, has grown its UK workforce by more than 30% through the acquisition of Hydrock.
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