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Tampa’s sunny construction market has builders feeling good

Construction Dive

Contractors in Tampa — a big city with a small town feel — reap the benefits of one of the fastest-growing metros in the U.S.

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Symbolic railway bridge replaced with world-first network arch bridge

Civil + Structural Engineer

Smart solution for moving the complete structure saves time and minimizes disruption Built more than 100 years ago, and connecting Western and Eastern Europe, the Oder Bridge on the German-Polish border in Küstrin has since been seen as a symbol of Europe coming together. Over time, as bridges get used by heavy transport, they need replacing, and for such a historic railway bridge a special replacement was designed which was to be carried out with minimal disruption to the rail network.

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Virginia pioneers adoption of offsite construction code

Construction Dive

Ryan Colker, vice president of innovation for the ICC, told Construction Dive what the code will mean for builders in the region and beyond.

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Farnsworth Middle School Wins 2024 Prestigious Middle School STEM Competition – Future City

Civil + Structural Engineer

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The future city “He Hika,” engineered by the Dutchman Ducks student team from Farnsworth Middle School, NY, has won the Grand Prize at the 32nd year of the prestigious international DiscoverE 2024 Future City® Competition. The students – Anika, Darshana, and Levi – teamed with educator Kelly Werner as well as volunteer mentor Jennifer Smith, to earn this year’s top honors.

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Expert Guide to Making the Best Construction ERP Decision for Your Firm

Choosing the right ERP system is a pivotal decision for any construction company. Our buyer’s guide is crafted to provide leaders with the essential knowledge needed to make informed choices. This guide delves into the critical aspects of selecting a construction ERP, including making the right decision, building internal support, and identifying the best software for your organization.

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Screening can wrongly eliminate potential tradesworkers

Construction Dive

The recruiting process that works for office jobs isn’t always effective when looking for construction labor.

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Apartment starts fall 38%

Construction Dive

Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.

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HS2 celebrates completion of first 16km drive for Chilterns tunnel

New Civil Engineer

High Speed 2 (HS2) Ltd and its main works contractor Align JV (Bouygues, McAlpine, VolkerFitzpatrick) celebrated the completion of the first bore of the 16km Chilterns tunnel today, 27 February. The post HS2 celebrates completion of first 16km drive for Chilterns tunnel appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Infrastructure builders optimistic, despite drops in some sectors

Construction Dive

Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.

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WINT joins the Mayor of London’s exclusive Grow London Global programme, setting stage for rapid international acceleration

Civil + Structural Engineer

The leading provider of AI-powered water management solutions has been accepted to the esteemed U.K.-based program designed to support innovative scaleup companies as they expand to new markets around the world NEW YORK — WINT Water Intelligence , a leader in water management and leak-prevention solutions for construction, commercial, residential and industrial applications, has been named as part of the Grow London Global Cohort 3 – a prestigious programme supporting innovative startups as t

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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.

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Skanska begins World Cup upgrades on MetLife Stadium

Construction Dive

The contractor will replace seats at the East Rutherford, New Jersey, stadium in order to accommodate eight soccer matches at the international FIFA tournament in 2026.

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L.A.-based designer creates unrestrained look for Hawaii restaurant

Construction Specifier

Los Angeles-based interior design firm, Studio UNLTD, designed a restaurant in O’ahu, Hawaii, going for an uninhibited appearance, combining three distinct design styles. The interior of Cino Chophouse and Crudo Bar evokes an eccentric artist’s apartment and blends maximalism, Art Deco, and contemporary design; creating a visually rich, layered experience.

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The Dotted Line: Preparing for NLRB’s joint employer rule

Construction Dive

Clear contract language and careful follow-through can help ensure that GCs aren’t liable for subcontractors’ employees.

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Network Rail has ‘comprehensive plan’ to improve performance on deteriorating Great Western Main Line

New Civil Engineer

Overhead line renewals, digitalisation of physical assets and more frequent inspections will be carried out as part of Network Rail’s plans to improve performance on its struggling Great Western Main Line. The post Network Rail has ‘comprehensive plan’ to improve performance on deteriorating Great Western Main Line appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Sustainable Construction: Practical Strategies for Reducing Material Waste

In the construction industry, efficient material management and waste reduction are essential for both environmental sustainability and economic success. This detailed eBook provides an in-depth look at methods to cut waste and boost material efficiency. Topics covered include sustainable design principles, utilizing BIM for waste minimization, precise estimating and ordering, and effective storage and handling of materials.

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Climate risk planning portal from Argonne National Lab gets new features

Construction Dive

The platform uses one of the world's largest supercomputers to model climate change hazards for vulnerable populations and infrastructure.

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Debate | Is an outcome-based approach to data capture the key to efficient asset management?

New Civil Engineer

An outcome-led approach to data capture could revolutionise the way infrastructure assets are constructed and managed over their lifecycles, but barriers persist. The post Debate | Is an outcome-based approach to data capture the key to efficient asset management? appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Collector Reveals 1962 Wheeled D6 “Sugar Baby” Cat (Video)

Equipment World

N.C. Caterpillar collector Erik Christenbury found and restored one of about 150 D6s that were converted from tracks to wheels for U.S. Sugar.

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Crooked House owners ordered to rebuild

Construction News

The owners of the Crooked House pub have been ordered to rebuild it exactly as it was. South Staffordshire Council served an enforcement notice against ATE Farms, giving it three years to rebuild “Britain’s wonkiest inn” to how it stood before it was destroyed by… The post Crooked House owners ordered to rebuild appeared first on Construction News.

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The Art of Contingency Planning: Dealing with Unforeseen Costs

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

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Data Analytics Professional Certificate Course by Google for 2024

Construction Placements

Data Analytics Professional Certificate Course by Google for 2024 This is your path to a career in data analytics. In this program, you’ll learn in-demand skills that will have you job-ready in less than six months. No degree or experience is required. Join this one of the top data analytics courses offered by Google. The post Data Analytics Professional Certificate Course by Google for 2024 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Northern Ireland: major-projects cost balloons by 44%

Construction News

The cost of Northern Ireland’s biggest construction projects has soared by £2.45bn, with a major contractors’ organisation warning that inflation is leading to schemes being scrapped. The anticipated cost of 77 capital projects has reached a combined £8.08bn, up 44 per cent from the £5.63bn… The post Northern Ireland: major-projects cost balloons by 44% appeared first on Construction News.

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Team Member Spotlight: Crystal Barger & Empowering Women in Construction

Contruct Connect

Here at ConstructConnect, we are proud to spotlight our team members as they work to ensure that every construction project starts on a solid foundation. In celebration of Women in Construction Week, observed in the U.S. from March 3-9, we are highlighting ConstructConnect Vice President of Customer Success, Crystal Barger.

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NIC chair demands new policy to help gain private investment in energy infrastructure

New Civil Engineer

National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) chair John Armitt has penned a letter to government urging it speed up development of policy that will encourage private sector investment in energy infrastructure. The post NIC chair demands new policy to help gain private investment in energy infrastructure appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Future-Proof Your Firm: Discover the Power of Next Gen Construction ERP

In the face of rising customer expectations and evolving industry standards, staying ahead in construction demands innovation. A Next Generation Construction ERP is designed to meet these challenges head-on. By integrating this advanced system into your tech stack, you empower your team with a single source of truth, enhancing decision-making and operational efficiency.

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Challenges & Benefits of Moving to Electric Equipment

For Construction Pros

As emission regulations tighten, construction equipment power sources will evolve, but adoption will be gradual.

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£24.5M Scottish public money used to secure £350M Highlands cable factory

New Civil Engineer

A new purpose-built factory manufacturing high voltage cables will be built at a 15ha site near the Port of Nigg on Easter Ross in Scotland. The post £24.5M Scottish public money used to secure £350M Highlands cable factory appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Weather Extremes & Tire Maintenance

For Construction Pros

Learn about seasonal tire maintenance, tire pressure importance and healthy tire checks before use from this podcast.

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Northern Ireland major infrastructure project portfolio will cost £2.5bn more than expected

New Civil Engineer

The Northern Ireland Audit Office (NIAO) has revealed its portfolio of major infrastructure projects will cost £2.5bn more than was originally anticipated. The post Northern Ireland major infrastructure project portfolio will cost £2.5bn more than expected appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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From Plan to Reality: Unlocking the Power of Aerial Imagery for AEC

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

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Coates acquires GTH Equipment

Roads Online

Material provided by Coates The acquisition of the assets of the Smithfield-headquartered GTH Equipment sees Coates add more than 650 market-leading assets to its equipment hire fleet nationally, while establishing an additional base of operations in the heart of greater Sydney’s infrastructure and development growth corridor. Coates, one of Australia’s leading equipment hire and solutions providers, has acquired the business assets of GTH Equipment, a leading telehandlers and access equipment

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Innovative Thinker | Embodied carbon regulation needed to accelerate the built environment’s decarbonisation

New Civil Engineer

Embodied carbon regulation is required to accelerate the decarbonisation of the built environment, says Institution of Structural Engineers head of climate action Will Arnold. The post Innovative Thinker | Embodied carbon regulation needed to accelerate the built environment’s decarbonisation appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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What Every Business Owner Should Know about Design-Build Construction

Wolgast Corporation

General Construction for a long time was the primary method of delivering construction. Even Wolgast in the early years was a one-trick pony with General Construction being our only option. That is, until the 1970’s when we were the first to bring Design-Build to what’s now known as the Great Lakes Bay Region. The needs of busy business people who didn’t have much knowledge about construction drove the creation of the Design-Build delivery method.