Construction Dive
MARCH 19, 2024
Court documents point to “one or more insiders” who allegedly diverted funds by accessing an executive’s email and doctoring a notary's stamp of approval.
Civil + Structural Engineer
MARCH 19, 2024
13.7 million. That’s the number of people employed in renewable energy worldwide as of 2023. 1.7 trillion. That’s the number of dollars invested each year on zero-carbon technologies worldwide. These statistics from Renewable Energy World emphasize an important trend toward renewable energy sources. As the demands for electricity and mobility continue to grow, businesses, municipalities and nations are looking to sustainable solutions for the future.
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Construction Dive
MARCH 19, 2024
Mercer Mass Timber doesn’t intend to compete with large general contractors, but instead wants to offer an option for first-time users of the alternative building method.
Wolgast Corporation
MARCH 19, 2024
School District leaders new to construction projects on their campus may not know all the steps and activities needed before construction can start. We share details of what to expect and who the shareholders should be to make a School District's project(s) happen. The Start In the State of Michigan, the school foundation allowance is intended for instruction and operations of a School District.
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Construction Dive
MARCH 19, 2024
After testing an electric excavator on the $9.5 billion project in February, the contractor deployed the electric compaction roller this month.
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Construction Dive
MARCH 19, 2024
A new report found the Washington Bridge has “structural deficiencies that cannot be viably repaired” after it was shut down in December 2023 over safety concerns.
Civil + Structural Engineer
MARCH 19, 2024
ROSEMONT, Ill. – In recognition of today’s funding announcement from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)—the Low-Carbon Transportation Materials (LCTM) grant program—the American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) is pleased to announce the formation of a supporting industry consortium, the Reduced Carbon Concrete Consortium (RC3). The ACPA, National Concrete Pavement Technology Center (CP Tech Center), and other qualified engineering professionals created RC3 in anticipation of the
Construction Dive
MARCH 19, 2024
The I-40 project in Kingman is designed to reduce congestion on the highly traveled route between Phoenix and Las Vegas.
Civil + Structural Engineer
MARCH 19, 2024
Highway improvements will add capacity and enhance safety and mobility as part of the Texas Department of Transportation’s wider Capital Express Central Corridor project. AUSTIN, TEXAS — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has chosen WSP, a leading engineering, environment and professional services consultancy, to provide engineering services for the 1.8 mile I-35 Capital Express Central Downtown (CapEx-C Downtown) Corridor reconstruction through downtown Austin.
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Wholsen Construction
MARCH 19, 2024
We are proud to announce our transition to a 100% employee-owned company — giving every Team Member the ability to become a shareholder and participate in Wohlsen’s future success. While. The post Wohlsen Construction is now 100% Employee Owned appeared first on Wohlsen Construction.
New Civil Engineer
MARCH 19, 2024
The way we experience any given moment, meeting or conversation is completely unique to us. Everyone’s brain works differently. Whether you work for a multi-national, interdisciplinary engineering firm with 30,000 employees or you’re self-employed, it’s vital to accept and understand this. The post Neurodiversity: Creating a supportive culture of understanding appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Placements
MARCH 19, 2024
HRRL Recruitment 2024 for Engineering Professional | 126 Posts | 15-04-2024 HRRL Recruitment 2024 for Engineering Professional with 126 Posts vacancies, last date to apply is 15-04-2024 The post HRRL Recruitment 2024 for Engineering Professional | 126 Posts | 15-04-2024 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.
The Construction Index
MARCH 19, 2024
Wickes, a leading builders merchant for the trade and consumers, is taking over a company that installs domestic solar panels and gas boilers.
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Construction News
MARCH 19, 2024
A glazing company involved in the Laing O’Rourke-led construction of Everton Stadium has ceased trading. Alucraft Systems filed a notice to appoint administrators on Thursday (14 March), just a month after it celebrated installing an “initial batch of cladding panels” on the £505m Everton stadium… The post Everton Stadium glazing firm nears collapse appeared first on Construction News.
New Civil Engineer
MARCH 19, 2024
The impact on biodiversity in southern Ukraine following the breach of the Nova Kokhovka dam has been studied in an “unprecedented” rapid assessment by the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (UKCEH) and HR Wallingford using remote sensing. The post Biodiversity impact from Ukraine’s Kakhovka dam breach assessed remotely appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction News
MARCH 19, 2024
The UK’s rollout of heat pump installations is running behind schedule, the National Audit Office (NAO) has said. In a report published on Monday (18 March), the NAO said that the number of heat pump installations up until December 2023 was less than half of… The post Heat pump installations are far below target, says NAO appeared first on Construction News.
New Civil Engineer
MARCH 19, 2024
Tightening budgets mean road maintenance specialists are finding new ways to keep costs down. The post How the industry is helping highways authorities keep maintenance costs under control 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
For Construction Pros
MARCH 19, 2024
Ram Professional is self described as the next generation in commercial-customer vehicle ecosystems, aiming to serve its customers every step of the way from upfit and conversion needs to electrification and connected services.
New Civil Engineer
MARCH 19, 2024
The backlog of carriageway repairs needed in England and Wales will cost £16.3bn while more than half of the local road network has less than 15 years structural life remaining, a new survey has found. The post Over £16bn needed to fix England and Wales’ carriageways as half approach end of life appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
For Construction Pros
MARCH 19, 2024
Autodesk has released several new features in Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) aimed at helping project leaders and teams make decisions, track progress and view data.
New Civil Engineer
MARCH 19, 2024
Balfour Beatty, working on behalf of National Highways, was able to reopen the M25 eight hours earlier than scheduled after the efficient demolition of a motorway overbridge. The post Balfour Beatty completes ‘complex’ M25 overbridge demolition ahead of schedule appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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The Construction Index
MARCH 19, 2024
House-builder Crest Nicholson has admitted that new build defects have come to light on its buildings.
New Civil Engineer
MARCH 19, 2024
Restoration of the Palace of Westminster will be “reasonably ambitious” in scope and take between 11 and 17 years with both Houses possibly decanting for the majority, the Restoration and Renewal (R&R) Client Board has revealed. The post Scope and options tabled for delivery of Palace of Westminster restoration appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The Construction Index
MARCH 19, 2024
Construction consultant Turner & Townsend has appointed three new directors to its energy and natural resources team.
New Civil Engineer
MARCH 19, 2024
An expanded offshore grid and new North-to-South onshore electrical spine in Great Britain have been proposed by the Electricity Systems Operator (ESO) in its £58bn investment plan for the UK's power system to achieve the 2035 decarbonisation goal. The post Electricity System Operator proposes £58bn investment in grid to achieve decarbonisation by 2035 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
The Construction Index
MARCH 19, 2024
Latest report from the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) shows no change in annual house-building cost inflation.
Equipment World
MARCH 19, 2024
The 7,716-pound machine has a rated load capacity of 1,543 pounds and a tipping load of 3,086 pounds.
The Construction Index
MARCH 19, 2024
Regional contractor Beard has reported its biggest ever year of sales in its history.
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