Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

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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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Study Shows More Home Builders Adopting Green Building Practices, Products ibush Tue, 02/27/2024 - 14:12 A new study finds a marked increase in the number of home builders embracing eco-conscious, sustainable practices and products Findings from the latest in a series of studies conducted by Dodge Construction Network and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) show home builders and remodelers across the U.S. are increasingly adopting sustainable building products and practices that

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

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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Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

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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Heavy Lifting Transportation Project Management Risk Management Change Management 263

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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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

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

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Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

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.

Renewable Energy Systems 130

Renewable Energy Systems Foundation Systems Electrical Systems Engineering 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Versatile building industry veteran joins the firm to enhance advanced manufacturing capabilities and ensure delivery of high-quality multi-site programs nationally. HOUSTON — WSP, a leading engineering, environment, and professional services consultancy, hired Scott Savage as senior vice president for advanced facilities and multi-site programs across the U.S.

Project Management Consulting 130

Project Management Consulting Energy Efficiency Property Management Facility Management 130

Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

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

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New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

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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Engineering 142

Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

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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Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

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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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

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

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Contracts 336

New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

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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Construction Management Engineering 119

Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

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

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New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

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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Inspection Engineering 116

Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

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.

Landscaping 115

Landscaping 115

New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

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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Engineering 111

Equipment World

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

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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Construction Equipment

New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

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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Engineering 111

Construction News

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

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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New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

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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Infrastructure Development Engineering 105

Contruct Connect

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

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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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.

Construction Management

New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

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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Engineering 105

Construction News

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

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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Construction Placements

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

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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For Construction Pros

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

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

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Construction Equipment 119

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Cost Control

Roads Online

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

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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Lifts Infrastructure Development Building Materials Sustainability 91

For Construction Pros

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

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

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Maintenance 116

Wolgast Corporation

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

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.

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UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The post Learn About the Latest News on UK Construction Expenses Jump to 3.8%, Frustration Across Business as UK Recession and Building Slowdown Numbers Emerge and London Affordable Housing Construction Has Stalled appeared first on UK Construction Blog. In today’s news, we will look into the prognosis that the expenses of building in the United Kingdom would increase by up to 3.8% this year.

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Government Works Infrastructure Development Cost Control Project Management Consulting 67

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