Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The specialty contractor has a strong backlog and wants hundreds of tradesworkers in the Lone Star State to help deliver it.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Bristol – COWI in the UK, along with other industry leaders and research institutions, joins the Wood Thilsted Joint Industry Project (JIP) to reimagine a truly nature inclusive approach to wind farms. This collaborative effort aims to explore and redefine what it means to create offshore wind farms that positively impact natural ecosystems throughout their lifecycle.

Renewable Energy Systems 130

Renewable Energy Systems Electrical Systems Sustainability Collaboration 130

Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Stacey Tompkins helped grow her family’s landscaping company into a sought-after MWBE contractor with $12 million in annual revenue.

Landscaping 298

Landscaping 298

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

FORT WASHINGTON, Pa. — Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE: TOL) ( TollBrothers.com ), the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, today announced a joint venture between its Toll Brothers City Living division and Daiwa House to develop a new luxury condominium community in the New York City metro market. Located on the Hudson River waterfront and offering unobstructed skyline views of Manhattan, Vista Pointe will be a nine-story, 73-unit luxury condominium community at 8 Avenue at Port Imperial i

Real Estate Development 130

Real Estate Development Land Use Regulations Risk Management Building Materials Manufacturing 130

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.

Risk Management

Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The Build Her Mentorship paired 30 applicants to help foster support over a nine-month, guided curriculum.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

SEATTLE —Magnusson Klemencic Associates (MKA) is pleased to announce the National Council of Structural Engineers Associations (NCSEA) awarded the Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC) “Best New Building Over $200 Million” at its Structural Engineering Excellence (SEE) Awards dinner in Las Vegas. PAC NYC went on to win 2024 “Structure of the Year.

Structural Systems 130

Structural Systems Foundation Systems Wall Systems Ceiling Systems 130

Prodyogi

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Compression failure of R.C.C. concrete occurs when the axial load acting on the column exceeds the load-carrying (compression load) capacity of the given column. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).

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Construction News

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The number of deaths of construction industry workers has reached a four-year high, new figures reveal. Data from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) shows 51 construction workers died of injuries on site in 2023/24, more than any year since 2020/21. The total was more… The post Construction worker deaths reach four-year high, HSE reveals appeared first on Construction News.

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New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Engineers from EKFB (Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial, Bam Nuttall) have commenced work on a significant green bridge at Turweston, located on the borders of Buckinghamshire and West Northamptonshire, as part of High Speed 2 (HS2). The post HS2 | Beams lifted into place for wildlife bridge in Buckinghamshire appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Lifts Engineering 103

Civil Engineer Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Three key materials needed to prepare for the PE Exam, regardless of discipline, includes good reference materials, plenty of practice problems, and a sample exam. A core reference manual (if available in your discipline) is ideal, as it provides a quick method of finding formulas and solutions for the majority of the problems during your […] The post Study and Preparation Materials for Civil PE Exam first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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Engineering 98

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New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The Gateway Development Commission (GDC) has announced a new phase for New York’s $16bn (£12.6bn) Hudson Tunnel Project by starting procurement on a package of works that involves complex viaduct and retaining wall construction in New Jersey. The post Hudson Tunnel | Procurement starts for complex viaduct and alignment work in New Jersey appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Procurement 98

Procurement Engineering 98

Roads Online

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Image courtesy of the New South Wales Government. Both the New South Wales and Federal governments have announced a joint investment worth $437.3 million for 230 new safety projects that aim to reduce the risk of crashes that cause fatal or serious injuries. The 230 projects will involve installing or upgrading safety infrastructure including wombat crossings, roundabouts, rumble strips, sealed shoulders on high-speed rural roads, kerb extensions and pedestrian refuges.

Zoning 89

Zoning 89

New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Network Rail stopped buying exclusively renewable electricity in 2023 for non-traction power due to the high cost of renewable energy generation obligation (REGO) certificates. The post Why Network Rail had to depart from its pledge of 100% renewables for non-traction power appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 93

Equipment World

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

John Engstrom bought the Allis-Chalmers HD-15 dozer back in 1960 to start his business. He and his grandson tracked it down before John passed away.

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Construction Management

New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

WSP has been tasked by the Environment Agency with updating and maintaining groundwater models in Lincolnshire and East Anglia. The post WSP to enhance Environment Agency groundwater modelling in Lincs and East Anglia appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Engineering 90

Engineering 90

ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Revenue and profit fell for several of construction’s biggest companies, according to numbers posted for the third quarter of 2024, but there was also optimism that fast-developing market sectors will become financial springboards that add to future results.

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New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Technicians employed specialist rope access techniques to inspect the Hull tidal surge barrier, a Grade II listed structure, as part of an extensive maintenance review. The post Specialist techniques used in inspection of Grade II listed Hull tidal surge barrier appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Inspection 90

Inspection Maintenance Engineering 90

The Construction Index

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Cambridgeshire County Council has appointed Kier Places to provide building, mechanical and electrical maintenance services to its portfolio of 160 corporate buildings.

Maintenance 62

Maintenance Facility Management Contracts 62

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Construction Equipment

New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

UK Power Networks (UKPN) delivered 160GWh of electricity from renewable sources to the UK electricity grid in the eastern region, London and the southeast by using new distribution management techniques. The post 160GWh of renewable electricity unlocked by novel distribution management appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Engineering 88

Engineering Electrical Systems 88

The Construction Index

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Equipment hire chain Speedy has reported a pre-tax loss for the first half of its current financial year but is expecting to rebound in the second half.

Construction Equipment 67

Construction Equipment 67

New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

New technologies are a double-edged sword. Innovations like generative design, digital twins, OpenUSD (Universal Screen Description) and augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) tools offer organisations a fresh competitive edge, but also bring rising demands on IT systems and management. Increasing file sizes, growth… The post How to futureproof your IT to overcome the data explosion challenge appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Engineering 86

Engineering 86

Roads Online

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Mainmark’s team can rehabilitate or decommission culverts, thanks to its innovative Terefil and Teretek treatment methods. Images: Mainmark. For over three decades, Mainmark has been one of the leading providers of rehabilitation and maintenance services for culverts and other horizontal infrastructure across Australia and internationally. Roads & Infrastructure sits down with Tom Bailey, Infrastructure & Mining Manager, NSW/ACT – Mainmark, to learn more.

Infrastructure Development 60

Infrastructure Development Environmental Impact Assessment Risk Management Cost Control 60

Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network

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Construction Management

New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Completion of a 10-year programme of work in Leeds this autumn has delivered 1 in 200-year flood protection for the city and some engineering firsts for the UK too. The post Leeds’ flood protection enhanced after 10-year scheme adopts mix of new and tested solutions appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Engineering 86

Engineering 86

Roads Online

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The Snowy Delivery team has completed 570,000 cubic metres of excavation of the Talbingo intake. Images: Snowy Hydro Ltd. Since 2019, the Snowy Mountains in New South Wales have housed the Snowy 2.0 team as they venture on an almost decade long project to connect two existing dams owned by energy business SnowyHydro. For 75 years, SnowyHydro has remained one of Australia’s leading integrated energy providers.

Energy Efficiency 60

Energy Efficiency Building Products Distribution Infrastructure Development Modular Construction 60

Construction News

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Building services contractor Briggs & Forrester (B&F) caused a year-long delay on a high-rise site after it wrongly stopped work after a dispute, a High Court judge has ruled. The CN100 firm had been contracted to revamp a smoke ventilation system at Manchester’s City Tower. But… The post Briggs & Forrester broke contract with year-long asbestos dispute appeared first on Construction News.

Contracts 59

Contracts 59

Viewpoint Construction Technology

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

See the highlights from Dimensions 2024, featuring a powerful showcase of innovation, growth and collaboration.

Collaboration 67

Collaboration 67

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Cost Control

The Construction Index

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Are construction workers really more likely to get “ill” from their work than injured?

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The Illinois Capital Development Board and Illinois Dept. of Corrections are seeking a construction manager for a pair of 1,500-cell prisons.

Construction Management 69

Construction Management 69

The Construction Index

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Morgan Sindall has agreed terms with Vale of Glamorgan Council to replace ISG as main contractor for the construction of a Penarth school.

Contracts 62

Contracts 62

ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Procore introduced new artificial intelligence tools for scheduling, safety and project management and its technology partners with integrations into Procore's platform introduced their own new AIs at the Groundbreak Conference November 20-21 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver.

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Schedule Management Project Management 59

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