Florida bill aims to ban local mandates for heat protection
Construction Dive
MARCH 14, 2024
The legislation on the desk of Gov. Ron DeSantis would block counties and cities from requiring companies to protect their workers from extreme heat.
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5 Findings About Heat Pumps
The Pro Builder
MARCH 14, 2024
5 Findings About Heat Pumps ibush Thu, 03/14/2024 - 20:24 Pinpointing whether heat pumps are a good investment is tricky. A recent report from the National Renewable Energy Lab aims to cut through the complexity Researchers at the National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL) have authored a new, very detailed study that aims to get a clearer sense of heat pump costs and benefits and the challenges associated with deploying heat pumps in the U.S., Heatmap News reports.
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Balfour Beatty, C.J. Coakley sued for alleged wage theft on Virginia jobsite
Construction Dive
MARCH 14, 2024
A class action lawsuit alleges that Coakley failed to pay its workers on time and in some cases not at all, while Balfour Beatty was aware of the issues.
Putting AI at the Center of Home Building
The Pro Builder
MARCH 14, 2024
Putting AI at the Center of Home Building kcichowicz Thu, 03/14/2024 - 10:17 Even though my wife and I worked with a top-notch, reputable custom home builder, building our first custom home turned out to be more challenging than expected. Communication was sent through emails, texts, and spreadsheets, making it difficult to keep track of decisions and project progress.
Expert Guide to Making the Best Construction ERP Decision for Your Firm
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What to watch as DOL’s independent contractor rule takes effect
Construction Dive
MARCH 14, 2024
None of the lawsuits filed against the agency blocked its final rule Monday, but that doesn’t preclude a future injunction, according to an attorney.
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Balfour Beatty’s 2023 profits dip on investments
Construction Dive
MARCH 14, 2024
CEO Leo Quinn nonetheless predicted growth in coming years as the London-based contractor capitalizes on shifts in the U.S. market.
Putting AI at the Center of Home Building
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Putting AI at the Center of Home Building kcichowicz Thu, 03/14/2024 - 10:17 Even though my wife and I worked with a top-notch, reputable custom home builder, building our first custom home turned out to be more challenging than expected. Communication was sent through emails, texts, and spreadsheets, making it difficult to keep track of decisions and project progress.
HVAC pre-apprenticeship program aims to improve skilled worker pipeline
Construction Dive
MARCH 14, 2024
The Pryor High School Innovation Center in Oklahoma is using Interplay Learning’s platform to provide hands-on training that includes repairing and maintaining the school’s HVAC systems.
Banning stone worktops ‘won’t save lives’
The Construction Index
MARCH 14, 2024
The British Occupational Hygiene Society says that there is no reason for Britain to follow Australia’s lead in banning engineered stone worktops.
The Ultimate Checklist for Choosing the Right Construction Management Software
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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.
Four plead guilty in Okla. bid rigging, price fixing scheme
Equipment World
MARCH 14, 2024
The conspirators agreed to submit sham bids or refuse to bid so that one of the company owners would win the transportation construction contracts.
Telegraph ruling raises questions over Sizewell funding
The Construction Index
MARCH 14, 2024
The government plans to block foreign control of newspapers – what about physical infrastructure?
Lack of policy and investment stability putting net zero at risk, experts tell MPs
New Civil Engineer
MARCH 14, 2024
Small modular reactors (SMRs) and floating offshore wind will only be successfully deployed at scale in the UK if the government supports the creation of sustainable supply chains through policy stability and long-term investment windows. The post Lack of policy and investment stability putting net zero at risk, experts tell MPs appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
InEight delivers the transformational power of collaborative scheduling
Roads Online
MARCH 14, 2024
Image courtesy of InEight. Material provided by InEight InEight , a global leader in construction capital project management software, is proud to unveil the relaunch of InEight Schedule. As the construction industry faces increasing uncertainty and project complexity, this release marks a significant leap forward in collaborative construction planning, empowering teams to tackle complex projects, seamlessly manage risk, and foster structured collaboration for precise, validated schedules.
Sustainable Construction: Practical Strategies for Reducing Material Waste
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Opening of £27M link road in Lancashire delayed by two months due to wet weather
New Civil Engineer
MARCH 14, 2024
The new £27M Fylde Link Road’s opening has been delayed due to wet weather, Lancashire County Council has announced. The post Opening of £27M link road in Lancashire delayed by two months due to wet weather appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Planning permissions for new homes reach new low
The Construction Index
MARCH 14, 2024
The number of planning approvals for new house-building sites reached its lowest on record in 2023, builders report.
Clifton Suspension Bridge set for major ironwork revamp
New Civil Engineer
MARCH 14, 2024
Bristol’s world-famous bridge is set to undergo a ‘one in a lifetime’ refurbishment to safeguard its historic ironwork. The post Clifton Suspension Bridge set for major ironwork revamp appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
How to Improve the Look and Safety of Your Windows
Civil Engineer Blog
MARCH 14, 2024
Having good security doors will not completely deter a would-be thief. Often we forget that our home windows are just as likely to be broken into, and are often easier than doors. You can put security screens on your windows, similar to what you may have on your doors. Putting up screens will not ruin […] The post How to Improve the Look and Safety of Your Windows first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.
The Art of Contingency Planning: Dealing with Unforeseen Costs
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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
Prep work for Transpennine upgrade starts in West Yorkshire
New Civil Engineer
MARCH 14, 2024
Preparatory work is starting in West Yorkshire for a multi-billion-pound programme of upgrades that will transform rail travel across the Pennines. The post Prep work for Transpennine upgrade starts in West Yorkshire appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
John Deere: Inclusive employer
Roads Online
MARCH 14, 2024
John Deere Australia and New Zealand has been awarded Inclusive Employer status for the third year in a row. Image: John Deere Australia and New Zealand. John Deere was awarded the Diversity Council Australia’s Inclusive Employer Status for 2023-24. Roads & Infrastructure Magazine learns more about the company’s ethos and principles, as well as what went into achieving the milestone.
Norfolk council invites bids for £600m highways work
New Civil Engineer
MARCH 14, 2024
A large council in the East of England has launched a tender seeking contractors for £600m of highways work. The post Norfolk council invites bids for £600m highways work appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Design key to long term performance and reliability
Roads Online
MARCH 14, 2024
Image courtesy of Motion Australia. Material supplied by Motion Australia Good design works. Good hydraulic design not only works but also ensures sustained functionality. Controlling vital water infrastructure calls for good hydraulic design. CMA has an enviable record of designing and delivering the equipment and process solutions for long term reliability and performance.
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Grid shortages: Thousands of stalled London homes “unblocked”
New Civil Engineer
MARCH 14, 2024
Nearly 8,000 new homes stalled in West London due to electricity shortage issues in the area have so far been “unblocked”, according to City Hall. The post Grid shortages: Thousands of stalled London homes “unblocked” appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Major testing milestone for Sydney Metro
Roads Online
MARCH 14, 2024
Image courtesy of Sydney Metro/NSW Government. In a new major testing milestone for the Sydney Metro, all 45 metro trains have completed a least one 51-kilometre journey between Tallawong and Sydenham at operational speed. Each train stopped at each station during the tests. These journeys aimed to confirm train and platform screen doors performed as designed.
Council recommended to approve £65M York Outer Ring Road dualling project
New Civil Engineer
MARCH 14, 2024
City of York Council has been recommended to approve the £65M scheme to dual the York Outer Ring Road. The post Council recommended to approve £65M York Outer Ring Road dualling project appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The role of infrastructure in community liveability
Roads Online
MARCH 14, 2024
Image: Shutterstock.com/Arina P Habich, and Quest Events. Material provided by Quest Events Emerging gaps between infrastructure investment in major cities and regional areas are a perennial risk and ongoing barrier in Australia. Yet despite having less to work with, regional councils are launching exciting, high-impact initiatives ranging from responsive design to futuristic eco-transport.
From Plan to Reality: Unlocking the Power of Aerial Imagery for AEC
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National Highways trials intelligent compaction
The Construction Index
MARCH 14, 2024
Galliford Try’s team on the A303 has been trialling intelligent compaction technology for National Highways.
£35M Little Barford UKPN electricity network upgrade completed
New Civil Engineer
MARCH 14, 2024
New cable circuits, re-routing of overhead power lines and the installation of new towers have been completed by UK Power Networks (UKPN) in a project which centred around the substation at Little Barford in Bedfordshire. The post £35M Little Barford UKPN electricity network upgrade completed appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
First Chinese telehandlers arrive in the UK
The Construction Index
MARCH 14, 2024
Chinese construction machinery manufacturer Sany has begun shipping telescopic handlers to the UK.
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