Construction Dive

AUGUST 1, 2024

A Guam contractor faces over $1 million in penalties for an alleged history of failing to protect workers in trenches.

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Prodyogi

AUGUST 1, 2024

Open excavation, often referred to as the trial pit or test pit method, is one of the a direct exploration method performed to study the subsurface conditions of a site. This soil exploration method involves digging pits at specific locations to examine the soil layers first-hand. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).

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Geotechnical Engineering Engineering 238

Construction Dive

AUGUST 1, 2024

Spending on nonresidential construction appears to have hit a period of stagnation, according to ABC’s chief economist.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2024

Leading Full-Service Contractor Drives Continued Growth With Strategic Promotion PHOENIX, AZ – Haydon , a leading full-service general contractor serving the Southwest for over three decades, has appointed Skyler Roussel as Director of Business Development. Roussel, who joined Haydon in 2018 and previously served as project director, brings a deep-rooted passion for construction and community impact to his new role.

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Infrastructure Development Carpentry Landscaping General Contracting 147

Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 1, 2024

Profits, revenue and backlog were all up in the Canadian firm’s second quarter as it anticipates more resilience and water work.

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The Pro Builder

AUGUST 1, 2024

In an effort to increase affordable housing, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently joined the University of Alaska Fairbanks to showcase a new 3D printing project. Last year, HUD awarded a $600,000 Research Partnership grant to Nome, Alaska, for the project, which is in partnership with Xtreme Habitats Institute and Penn State University.

Sustainability 147

Sustainability 147

The Pro Builder

AUGUST 1, 2024

2024 WIR+CC Conference Image Credit Image: WIR+CC ibush Thu, 08/01/2024 - 15:34 The annual conference gathers 300+ women in construction for three transformative, education-rich days This year's conference hosted by Pro Builder, Pro Remodeler, Building Design+Construction, and Furniture, Lighting and Decor will be held in Phoenix from Sept. 18-20, 2024.

Building Design 130

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2024

JAMUL, Calif. – C.W. Driver Companies , a premier builder serving California since 1919, recently celebrated the structural topping out of Jamul Hotel, a $270M project accompanying the Jamul Casino in San Diego County, Calif. With the final beam placement, C.W. Driver Cos. celebrates the significant milestone and moves closer to the much-anticipated opening in 2025.

General Contracting 130

General Contracting Project Management Construction Management Contracts 130

The Pro Builder

AUGUST 1, 2024

One Pass.Done Right.Blueskin VPTech combines Blueskin VP100 premium weather-resistive barrier (WRB), Type II nominal 1" R5 GPS continuous insulation and a patent-pending pre-applied seam-sealing solution into a single-step product. By engineering continuous insulation with thermal, air, and moisture protection that can be installed in one pass around the house, Henry has created a time-saving solution for builders under pressure to build better and faster.

Energy Efficiency 130

Energy Efficiency Engineering 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2024

New 56-story Toronto skyscraper, created with Quadrangle Architects for Tower Hill Development, breaks the mold of city’s architecture while lending an enduring image NEW YORK CITY — PEI Architects, the award-winning firm known for cutting-edge architecture around the world, has completed 2221 Yonge Street Tower in Toronto. Marked by a strikingly new exterior image rising from a six-story podium base and capped by a top-floor sky lounge, 2221 Yonge is a long anticipated addition to a cityscape w

Architecture 130

Architecture Building Commissioning Flooring Systems Building Design 130

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The Pro Builder

AUGUST 1, 2024

For the past several years, the luxury housing market has seen home prices remain relatively stable, but that narrative is changing. According to housing market platform Zillow, luxury home values have seen more annual growth than typical home values for five consecutive months. Luxury home prices across the U.S. are 3.9% higher than a year ago, compared with typical home prices, which have increased by just 3.2% year-over-year.

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Build LLC Blog

AUGUST 1, 2024

BUILD discusses influence, experience, and the future of Seattle with UW's campus architect & landscape architect. The post Designing the College Campus—Past, Present, and Future; An Interview with Rebecca Barnes and Kristine Kenney, part 1 appeared first on BUILD Blog.

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The Pro Builder

AUGUST 1, 2024

While a burden to prospective buyers, elevated home prices are causing homeowners’ equity to rise. According to a recent report from ATTOM, a provider of real estate data, 49.2% of U.S. mortgaged residential properties were equity-rich in Q2 2024, meaning their loan balances were no more than half their market values. This is an increase from 45.8% in Q1 2024, reversing three consecutive quarterly declines and marking one of the biggest gains in five years.

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Construction Placements

AUGUST 1, 2024

Comprehensive Job Prep Guide for Aspiring HSE Professionals in the Construction Industry A detailed guide for recent graduates on preparing for HSE roles in the construction industry, covering safety, health, and environmental management. The post Comprehensive Job Prep Guide for Aspiring HSE Professionals in the Construction Industry appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

Construction Management 105

Construction Management 105

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New Civil Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2024

Trains have made their first crossing over the world’s first heavy rail bridge to use carbon hangers, which traverses the Oder River at the Poland-Germany border. The post Trains begin traversing ‘world’s first’ heavy rail bridge to use carbon hangers appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 111

BDC Network

AUGUST 1, 2024

How current and future trends are shaping the libraries of tomorrow 0 qpurcell Thu, 08/01/2024 - 12:12 Libraries Over the last few years, public libraries have transitioned from being buildings that only store and lend books to being fully featured community centers. Angie Brose, AIA, LEED AP, Senior Architect Libraries Designers Architects Over the last few years, public libraries have transitioned from being buildings that only store and lend books to being fully featured community centers.

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The Contractor Magazine

AUGUST 1, 2024

Spending was down on a monthly basis in 7 of 16 nonresidential subcategories. Private nonresidential spending fell 0.1%, while public nonresidential construction spending was down 0.4% in June.

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New Civil Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2024

Aggregate Industries, working with Jackson Civil Engineering, has delivered 89,000t of rock armour, via sea and road, to the Environment Agency’s £29M Stallingborough Sea Defence Improvement Scheme. The post 89,000t of rock armour delivered to £29M Stallingborough coastal defence scheme appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Engineering 105

Engineering 105

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Civil Engineer Blog

AUGUST 1, 2024

image source Building your own home is a truly life affirming pursuit. You can take the vision inside your head and make it reality. It will become a life-long home for you and your family, so it needs to be just right! It will be a long and difficult journey, but it is always worth […] The post 5 Tips To Designing Your Dream Home first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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Roads Online

AUGUST 1, 2024

Image: SIA and WA Government. A $20 million road contract has been awarded to Highway Construction Pty Ltd, to develop the clean energy hub Oakajee SIA in Western Australia. The project will include a new intersection at North West Coastal Highway, construction of the first stage of the access road, and about four kilometres of highway widening in the area, with new acceleration and deceleration lanes to be built.

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Contracts Infrastructure Development 105

The Construction Index

AUGUST 1, 2024

US nuclear energy supplier Holtec has cleared the first round of regulatory approvals for its SMR-300 small modular reactor technology.

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Approvals Modular Construction 111

Construction News

AUGUST 1, 2024

Starts on site have increased across all sectors of the industry, according to data provider Glenigan. The total grew by 2 per cent in the three months to July, boosted by residential and civils work, which rose by 12 per cent and 9 per cent… The post Rise in project starts ‘clear sign’ of confidence appeared first on Construction News.

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Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network

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Construction Management

For Construction Pros

AUGUST 1, 2024

These options are now available for a range of products, from on-machine grade control systems to off-machine base stations, data collectors, rovers and total stations.

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New Civil Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2024

Nuclear fusion is in no way a simple concept, but it could provide infinite energy. It is created by combining two light atomic nuclei to form a single heavier one which results in the generation of energy. The post Under construction UKAEA facility to aid fusion energy generation research appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 124

Roads Online

AUGUST 1, 2024

Image:stock.adobe.com/Greg Brave. Eleven south east Queensland councils will share $200 million in funding, to be spread across 22 local infrastructure projects. The joint Federal and Queensland government funding will be dispersed under the SEQ Liveability Fund. The councils will contribute more than $85 million towards the projects, which include all-abilities walking and cycling trails on the Sunshine Coast, upgrading the Beenleigh Aquatic Centre, and a new precinct celebrating silo art in th

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Infrastructure Development Government Works Public Works Sustainability 105

New Civil Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2024

Efforts to develop the UK’s nascent civil space sector via the construction of spaceports have been highlighted in the UK Space Agency’s annual report. The post UK Space Agency report defends work following NAO criticism appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 115

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The Construction Index

AUGUST 1, 2024

Danish aircrete manufacturer H+H has appointed Steve Chesney as the next managing director of its UK business.

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Construction Management 115

New Civil Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2024

Saudi Arabia has revealed plans to build 11 new stadia as part of its bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup. The post Saudi Arabia reveals futuristic World Cup stadium plans appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 105

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 1, 2024

Sustainability and Preventive maintenance are linked in several ways: Sustainability and Preventive maintenance are linked in several ways; Energy Efficiency, Resource Conservation, Waste Reduction, Environmental Impact, Health and Safety, Cost Savings, and Compliance and Standards Energy Efficiency : Regular Equipment Servicing : Ensures that HVAC systems, lighting, and other energy-consuming equipment operate at peak efficiency, reducing energy consumption.

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Maintenance Sustainability Environmental Impact Assessment Energy Conservation 87

New Civil Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2024

Knowledge-driven artificial intelligence (AI) models are poised to transform the work of civil engineers. However, to achieve this transformation, several key challenges need to be addressed, including development of the business case, specifying the AI architecture, acquiring and processing data and ensuring the responses are… The post The knowledge revolution in civil engineering: are you prepared?

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