Construction Dive
OCTOBER 4, 2023
The wood product represents a “huge untapped potential” to drive down the city’s carbon footprint, said the New York City Economic Development Corporation.
Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 4, 2023
ROGERS, Ar. – Ozark Beer Company is collaborating with local artists to reimagine the downtown Rogers Brewery’s backyard as a family-friendly place for welcoming the community and hosting public events. In addition to expanding seating space for patrons, the brewery aims to have the ability to host popular programming like festivals, artist fairs, and swap-meets without the threat of rainouts or the need to block off Arkansas St., and to make the integration of art a priority as developmen
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Construction Dive
OCTOBER 4, 2023
The labor market appears to be cooling, but construction labor woes won’t go anywhere anytime soon, an economist says.
Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Montreal – AtkinsRéalis [SNC-Lavalin Group Inc.] (TSX: ATRL), a fully integrated professional services and project management company with offices around the world, has been awarded a contract to provide general engineering consulting (GEC) services for the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). The Company has been providing GEC services to multiple FDOT districts across the state for more than 35 years.
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The Pro Builder
OCTOBER 4, 2023
The First Week in October Is Prime Time for Homebuying ldeakins Wed, 10/04/2023 - 11:15 Could the first week of October kick off a seasonal homebuying boom in an otherwise stagnant for-sale market? The first week of October historically offers the most favorable conditions for homebuyers, with more listings, less competition, and lower prices compared with the rest of the year, the National Association of Realtors reports.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Using clean electricity rather than fossil-fuel-based electricity to power buildings, electric vehicles and facility fleets can significantly reduce a rail facility’s carbon footprint. But it’s not as easy as flipping a switch. Moving an intermodal or other facility to green energy involves infrastructure changes that require time and planning to properly implement.
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 4, 2023
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Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 4, 2023
By Shirley Che 2023 has been a tumultuous ride for a lot of us. We are still recovering from COVID, principles of economy no longer apply anywhere, the legislatures keep punching women in the guts, and most recently, Barbie unexpectedly became our new hero. The world has been chaotic to me, and nothing is predictable. When the founders of ElevateHER, Christy Zweig Niehues and Jamie Claire Kiser, left Zweig Group for other incredible opportunities, the opportunity and honor to step in and take th
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 4, 2023
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Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 4, 2023
WASHINGTON, DC – The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has published AISI D250-23, “Thermal Design and Code Compliance Guide for C-Shape Cold-Formed Steel Framing in Building Envelopes.” The guide was developed to assist users of AISI S250-21 w/S1-22 , North American Standard for Thermal Transmittance of Building Envelopes with Cold-Formed Steel Framing, 2021 Edition with Supplement 1, 2022 Edition , to calculate the thermal resistance of building envelope assemblies containing cold-forme
The Pro Builder
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Kitchen Design Trends to Expect in 2024 ldeakins Wed, 10/04/2023 - 11:21 Homeowners are prioritizing wellness and sustainability in their kitchen spaces The 2024 Kitchen Trends Research Report by the National Kitchen & Bath Association highlights wellness and sustainability as significant trends during the coming year. In addition, homeowners are looking for design amenities such as indoor/outdoor living, natural woods like oak, walnut, and cherry, biophilic elements, natural light, and energy-e
Construction News
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Eight groundworks firms that were last week appointed on a framework for preliminary works on the HS2 line from Birmingham to the North West look to have been left without any work to do after today's decision to scrap the leg. HS2 awarded £300m of… The post £300m HS2 framework becomes white elephant after Sunak decision appeared first on Construction News.
The Pro Builder
OCTOBER 4, 2023
The Most Popular Small Cities in 2023 ldeakins Wed, 10/04/2023 - 11:28 Homebuyers moving away from major cities are settling down in smaller metro areas with more favorable housing markets, lower costs of living, and smaller populations Homebuyers looking to escape the bustle of major cities without limiting their access to restaurants, shopping centers, and entertainment are headed to smaller urban areas such as Carmel, Ind., which was named the top small city in the U.S. for 2023, according to
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For Construction Pros
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Several economic indicator reports relevant to the construction industry were released today, helping to paint a picture of the outlook moving into the fourth quarter of 2023.
The Pro Builder
OCTOBER 4, 2023
How High Interest Rates Are Affecting the Construction Labor Market ldeakins Wed, 10/04/2023 - 11:36 Tightening financial conditions created a series of labor market challenges in August 2023 Financial conditions are tightening, with the 10-year Treasury rate surpassing 4.75%. In August, the total number of unfilled job openings in the economy surged to 9.6 million, up from an estimated 8.9 million in July.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
OCTOBER 4, 2023
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The Pro Builder
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Homebuyer Preferences Shift Amid Economic Changes ldeakins Wed, 10/04/2023 - 11:41 Buyer demand remains strong despite market headwinds, according to new data from the National Association of Realtors The COVID-19 pandemic, rising mortgage rates, and government actions have significantly influenced homebuyers' preferences and housing demand in 2023.
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Viewpoint Construction Technology
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Viewpoint enables contractors to better manage their projects, processes and people, using the data gathered to lower risk and improve margins.
New Civil Engineer
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Prime minister Rishi Sunak has confirmed that Phase 2 of High Speed 2 (HS2), Birmingham to Manchester, will not go ahead, while a new management team will take over the development of the Euston station site. The post Sunak confirms cancellation of northern leg of HS2 and Euston management change appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
For Construction Pros
OCTOBER 4, 2023
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration launched a new initiative focused on enhancing enforcement and providing compliance assistance to protect workers against silica dust exposure.
New Civil Engineer
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Prime minister Rishi Sunak took the opportunity of his keynote speech at the Conservative Party Conference today, 4 October, to confirm the cancellation of High Speed 2 (HS2) north of Birmingham and promise a swathe of other transport investments. The post Reaction to cancellation of HS2: ‘Disappointed and disheartened’ 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
OCTOBER 4, 2023
In this article, we break down antifragility theory and concepts into understandable terms and provide five actionable takeaways for how you can build an antifragile organization that wins more bids.
New Civil Engineer
OCTOBER 4, 2023
The Department for Transport (DfT) has revealed full details of the £36bn investment plan promised by Rishi Sunak to replace the scrapped Manchester and East Midlands legs of High Speed 2 (HS2). The post Network North: what is in Rishi Sunak’s £36bn HS2 replacement plan? appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Placements
OCTOBER 4, 2023
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Procore
OCTOBER 4, 2023
It’s no secret that Austin, Texas, is quickly becoming one of the largest metropolitan areas in the United States – and one of the biggest tech hubs. A recent report found that Austin will take the gold as the fastest-growing large metro area in the country by 2028. The projected 13.55% growth rate from 2023 to 2028 means the metro's current population of 2.4 million will expand to over 2.7 million people in the next five years.
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New Civil Engineer
OCTOBER 4, 2023
A "complex" project to replace the deck of a century-old bridge in Hampshire is expected to take almost a year after the structure was found to be in worse condition than anticipated. The post Three-month extension to £1.4M historic bridge repair project due to ‘unforeseen factors’ appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Placements
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Exploring Various Types of Surveying in Civil Engineering Navigate through the intricate and pivotal world of surveying in civil engineering, exploring its various types, technological advancements, and critical role in shaping the construction industry. From topographical to hydrographic surveying, understand how each type lays the foundation for robust and precise construction projects, ensuring sustainability, legal compliance, and risk mitigation.
New Civil Engineer
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Transport secretary Mark Harper has come in for criticism after positioning the Conservatives as "proudly pro-car" in a trend-bucking speech at the party's annual conference in Manchester. The post Transport secretary slammed for ‘pro-car’ conference speech appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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