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Construction planning posts largest decline of 2024

Construction Dive

Institutional developments, which include life sciences and lab projects that surged during the pandemic, have now slowed down, according to Dodge Construction Network.

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McCarthy Completes Harmon Road Project for City of Fort Worth

Civil + Structural Engineer

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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The internet ‘wasn’t designed to be secure’: Gilbane CIO

Construction Dive

Karen Higgins-Carter, the company’s chief information officer and a former banking industry executive, says contractors need to band together against cyber threats.

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What is Green Building Construction?

Prodyogi

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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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

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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Skender hit by ransomware attack

Construction Dive

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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6th Annual MVP Awards: Hardware

The Pro Builder

6th Annual MVP Awards: Hardware ibush Thu, 04/11/2024 - 00:42 GOLD FastenMaster MVP Multipurpose Wood Fastener Image: FastenMaster The MVP Multipurpose Wood Screw is designed for use in framing, interior remodeling, cabinetry, and more. It features the brand’s exclusive double-lead SureStart point for a fast start and a Torx ttap drive system for stable, wobble-free installation.

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6th Annual MVP Awards: Exterior

The Pro Builder

6th Annual MVP Awards: Exterior ibush Thu, 04/11/2024 - 01:27 GOLD Tantimber Thermowood Image: Tantimber Thermowood is a sustainable alternative to endangered South American hardwoods and various environmentally damaging petroleum-based wood imitations and hybrid products. It is dimensionally stable, extremely durable, and will not warp in extreme temperatures and environments, the company says, while still being workable.

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Capital allocation 101

Civil + Structural Engineer

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.

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6th Annual MVP Awards: Doors + Windows

The Pro Builder

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.

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WALTER P MOORE RECOGNIZED AS DESIGN FIRM OF THE YEAR BY CITY OF BENTONVILLE

Civil + Structural Engineer

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.

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Stay Ahead in 2024 with Proven Strategies for Success

The specialty contractor space is facing a transformative period, driven by labor shortages, rapid technological advancements, and increasing regulatory requirements. In 2024, contractors must navigate complex challenges like fragmented management systems and delays in payment. This guide offers a deep dive into the key disruptions reshaping the industry over the next 24 months, including digitization, sustainable practices, and modular construction.

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6th Annual MVP Awards: Connected Home

The Pro Builder

6th Annual MVP Awards: Connected Home ibush Thu, 04/11/2024 - 01:46 GOLD Kaadas KA227-V Wi-Fi Video Doorbell Smart Deadbolt Lock with Dual Fingerprint Sensor Image: Kaadas The KA227-V Wi-Fi Video Doorbell Smart Deadbolt Lock with Dual Fingerprint Sensor is a great example of technological fusion, blending two burgeoning categories into a single efficient and powerful device.

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Navigating Occupational Hazards In Construction: How To Stay Safe During Construction Project Handling

UK Construction Blog

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.

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Utah Passes Bill to Regulate Modular Construction at the State Level

The Pro Builder

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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Coney Island Yard unveils $300 million climate change upgrade

Construction Specifier

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.

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Every Contractor Needs An Effective Website - Unlock the Key to Increased Leads

Grow Leads & Visibility! Contractors need more than word-of-mouth. A strong website boosts visibility, draws in leads, showcases skills, and enhances your credibility. Learn how a quality site, that is easy to manage, can set you apart from the competition, and help can take your construction business to the next level. Marketpath is a leading provider of high-quality website solutions tailored for contractors and the construction industry.

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Post-Pandemic Trends: Working From Home

The Pro Builder

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.

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Robots Are Coming to the Construction Site

Contruct Connect

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.

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Emily Zick

The Pro Builder

Emily Zick Emily Zick is a freelance writer and editor based in Ypsilanti, Mich. You can email her at hello@emilyzick.com or visit emilyzick.com.

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SAIL, Bokaro Steel Plant Recruitment for Managers | 55 Posts | 16-04-2024

Construction Placements

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.

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Outdated ERP? Spot the Signs Before It Stalls Your Progress

Aging construction ERP systems can slow down productivity and put your business at risk. If you’re working with outdated software, you may be missing out on essential features and innovations like AI, AR, and enhanced reporting capabilities. This guide provides you with insights regarding when you need to upgrade and outlines what to look for in a new construction ERP system.

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How Asphalt Pavements Will Decarbonize

For Construction Pros

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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Why Leadership is Critical in Business

Civil Engineer Blog

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.

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What is Substructure and Superstructure in Building Construction?

The Constructor

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?

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Port of Brisbane appoints Ventia for road maintenance services

Roads Online

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.

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The Ultimate Guide To Data-Driven Construction: Optimize Projects, Reduce Risks, & Boost Innovation

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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Judge Orders Ex-Fabick Cat CEO to Sell Back Voting Shares

Equipment World

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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US Construction Half a Million Workers Short

Construction Today

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

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Works wrap up on $662.5M Bruce Highway expansion

Roads Online

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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Farrans set to begin innovative tunnelling for £155M water pipeline beneath River Tees

New Civil Engineer

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.

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12 Reasons Specialty Contractors Need a Construction-Specific Software Platform

As a specialty contractor, your success hinges on your ability to manage complex workflows, maintain cost control, and deliver projects on time. But are you still relying on outdated systems or multiple software packages that create data silos and inefficiencies? This comprehensive eBook reveals the 12 key reasons why investing in a construction-specific software platform is the game-changer your business needs.

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Downer awarded $320M road maintenance contract

Roads Online

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

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c2c procuring for £240M building and civils framework on London-Essex railway

New Civil Engineer

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.

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Vistry secures Homes England deals

The Construction Index

Vistry has agreed two deals with Homes England to build 1,000 mixed-tenure homes.

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Italian hydroelectric dam suffers underwater explosion causing multiple fatalities

New Civil Engineer

At least three people have died, four are missing and five are seriously injured following an explosion at a hydroelectric dam on Lake Suviana in northern Italy on Tuesday 9 April. The post Italian hydroelectric dam suffers underwater explosion causing multiple fatalities appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Ultimate Checklist for Choosing the Right Construction Management Software

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.