Construction Dive
APRIL 10, 2024
Institutional developments, which include life sciences and lab projects that surged during the pandemic, have now slowed down, according to Dodge Construction Network.
Civil + Structural Engineer
APRIL 10, 2024
FORT WORTH, Texas – McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. has completed construction on the Harmon Road project with the City of Fort Worth. Part of the city’s 2018 City Bond for Streets and Mobility Improvements, the project expanded a two-mile section of Harmon Road, between US287 and Golden Triangle Boulevard in north Fort Worth, from a two-lane roadway to a four-lane road with turn lanes and three integral roundabouts at major intersections with 10-foot-wide shared use sidewalks.
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Construction Dive
APRIL 10, 2024
Karen Higgins-Carter, the company’s chief information officer and a former banking industry executive, says contractors need to band together against cyber threats.
Prodyogi
APRIL 10, 2024
In an era where environmental consciousness is at the forefront of global conversations, the concept of green building has emerged as a beacon of hope for a more sustainable future. But what exactly is a green building, and why is it becoming increasingly vital in the realm of construction?
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Construction Dive
APRIL 10, 2024
The Chicago-based builder disclosed the breach, which affected 1,067 people, in a filing with the Maine Attorney General’s office on April 5.
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Construction Dive
APRIL 10, 2024
The building will exceed New York City’s Local Law 97 greenhouse gas emissions rules, despite increased ventilation requirements, the architecture firm says.
The Pro Builder
APRIL 10, 2024
6th Annual MVP Awards: Doors + Windows ibush Thu, 04/11/2024 - 01:43 GOLD Marvin Elevate Bi-Fold Door Image: Marvin The Elevate Bi-Fold Door is a contemporary, scenic door that offers design applications for a variety of spaces. Available with up to seven panels that glide and stack together, the doors have a maximum size of 22 feet wide and 8 feet high.
Civil + Structural Engineer
APRIL 10, 2024
By Ezequiel Tovar , Ownership Transition Analyst, Zweig Group From The Zweig Letter In turbulent times, strategic capital allocation is crucial for firm survival. This year arrived with many unexpected events: wars raging around globe, a crazy election cycle, and downturns in the economy. Firm owners must be cautious and aware of how to face these challenges.
The Pro Builder
APRIL 10, 2024
Utah Passes Bill to Regulate Modular Construction at the State Level ibush Wed, 04/10/2024 - 09:47 Goals for housing innovation and affordability meet in the Utah's passage of a new bill that establishes a statewide modular construction program In an effort to increase the amount of affordable housing while leveraging advanced technologies and building practices, Utah Governor Spencer Cox signed SB0168, the Affordable Building Amendments bill, into law on March 19, 2024.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
APRIL 10, 2024
This adaptive functionality showcases the company’s continuing legacy of innovation SUGAR LAND, TX – HCSS, the leading provider of software helping heavy civil construction businesses streamline their operations, announces the launch of HCSS Copilot, the first-of-its-kind natural language AI assistant in the civil construction marketplace. HCSS Copilot provides real-time interactive support, enabling HeavyJob customers to gain additional insight and draw on personalized data in seconds. ”S
The Pro Builder
APRIL 10, 2024
Post-Pandemic Trends: Working From Home ibush Wed, 04/10/2024 - 10:58 A greater share of workers are still working from home than before the pandemic and they're concentrated in the information, professional, and financial services sectors Although the COVID-19 pandemic may have ended, the legacy of how it reshaped Americans' lives is still evident in many ways.
Civil + Structural Engineer
APRIL 10, 2024
Award acknowledges design contribution to city landscape and Walmart Home Office Campus Project BENTONVILLE, AR — Walter P Moore received the inaugural Design Firm of the Year Award in the Large-Scale Development category from the City of Bentonville, Arkansas, for their design improvements to the city’s landscape as well as for the work on the new Walmart Home Office campus.
The Pro Builder
APRIL 10, 2024
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UK Construction Blog
APRIL 10, 2024
The post Navigating Occupational Hazards In Construction: How To Stay Safe During Construction Project Handling appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Construction projects, making up a considerable chunk of the global economy, are riddled with potential occupational hazards. An occupational hazard is a danger connected with doing a particular line of work.
Construction Placements
APRIL 10, 2024
SAIL, Bokaro Steel Plant Recruitment for Managers | 55 Posts | 16-04-2024 SAIL Bokaro Steel Plant Recruitment for Managers with 55 Posts vacancies, last date to apply is 16-04-2024 The post SAIL, Bokaro Steel Plant Recruitment for Managers | 55 Posts | 16-04-2024 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.
Construction Specifier
APRIL 10, 2024
A 1,371 m (4,500 ft) steel truss bridge designed to move integral transit system elements aboveground is the central design aspect of the Coney Island Yard Complex. The $300 million Coney Island Yard Complex project has been unveiled, which includes infrastructure improvements strengthening key systems against the effects of climate change at the New York City Transit (NYCT) Brooklyn facility.
For Construction Pros
APRIL 10, 2024
In a follow-up to its 2022 GHG Emissions Inventory for Asphalt Mix Production in the United States, the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) provides a comprehensive roadmap for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from asphalt pavements.
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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
Contruct Connect
APRIL 10, 2024
Imagine walking onto a construction site in the near future to find a team of robots doing site grading and layout, laying a brick wall, or even assembling scaffolding trusses. This may seem far-fetched, something you'd expect in a sci-fi flick or a story by Isaac Asimov or Ray Bradbury, but advances in construction robotic technology are quickly making it a reality.
Roads Online
APRIL 10, 2024
Image courtesy of Ventia. The Port of Brisbane has awarded a Road Corridor Maintenance Services contract to Ventia, to support the long-term and sustained operation of port infrastructure. The contract will help to ensure that the Port of Brisbane’s road network remains safe and highly efficient. Close to all containerised freight is moved via these port roads.
Civil Engineer Blog
APRIL 10, 2024
Leadership is a subject that usually comes up in discussions related to business, but it’s not always clear what is meant by this or why it’s critical. Simply having a leader doesn’t assure that a business has strong leadership, and this can be an important distinction. If you wish to know the true characteristics of […] The post Why Leadership is Critical in Business first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.
Roads Online
APRIL 10, 2024
Image courtesy of Aurecon. Works are now complete on an 11 kilometre, $662.5 million expansion of the Bruce Highway in Queensland. Over 600 workers delivered the expansion between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast (Caboolture-Bribie Island Road to Steve Irwin Way (Exit 163) Elimbah), which also includes improvements to interchanges and exit ramps, as well as 10 new higher, wider and safer bridges that were built to withstand a one-in-100-year flood event.
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The Constructor
APRIL 10, 2024
Reinforcement shall be cut and placed as per the structural drawings and approved bar bending Schedules. Specified cover blocks should be provided at regular spacing and intervals. Cover blocks should be tied with reinforcement by using binding wires for preventing misplacement from its location during concreting The post What is Substructure and Superstructure in Building Construction?
Roads Online
APRIL 10, 2024
Image: stock.adobe.com/bellakadife. Downer has been awarded a road maintenance contract by the Department of Transport and Planning in Victoria over a maximum term of eight years. The contract begins in July 2024 for an initial four-year term, with two additional two-year extensions to be offered under the agreement. As part of the works, Downer will deliver routine maintenance, planned maintenance, defect inspections, hazard rectification and emergency response services to more than 1600 lane k
New Civil Engineer
APRIL 10, 2024
Farrans Construction is set to begin innovative tunnelling operations on Northumbrian Water’s £155M pipeline under the River Tees. The post Farrans set to begin innovative tunnelling for £155M water pipeline beneath River Tees appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Equipment World
APRIL 10, 2024
Following a two-year legal battle, Doug Fabick has been ordered to sell his 100 voting shares back to the Fenton, Missouri-based Caterpillar dealership.
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Construction Today
APRIL 10, 2024
In recent years, the US construction sector has grappled with a formidable challenge: a significant dearth of proficient laborers. Fresh data released by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) underscores the gravity of this shortfall, estimating a staggering deficit of 501,000 workers to satisfy existing demand. This insufficiency poses a grave peril to the expansion and solidity of the… Source The post US Construction Half a Million Workers Short appeared first on Construction Tod
New Civil Engineer
APRIL 10, 2024
Trenitalia c2c (c2c) has alerted the market that it will need contractors to join its £240M building and civils framework for asset maintenance on its rail lines between London and Essex. The post c2c procuring for £240M building and civils framework on London-Essex railway appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The Construction Index
APRIL 10, 2024
Vistry has agreed two deals with Homes England to build 1,000 mixed-tenure homes.
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