Independent contractor rule takes effect
Construction Dive
MARCH 11, 2024
In a statement, SHRM said the rule “fosters ambiguity” and deters businesses from extending essential training to independent workers.
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Under Water?
Civil + Structural Engineer
MARCH 11, 2024
Climate Change Imperils Some Wastewater Treatment Plants – And Their Workers By Thomas Renner Climate change is being felt all around the world, even in some areas that escape attention. Water treatment plants might be under the radar for many scientists, but the impact on this critical piece of community infrastructure is widespread, enduring, and costly to remedy.
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Guarding your assets: The rising stakes of construction site security
Construction Dive
MARCH 11, 2024
Discover the staggering impact of theft on the construction industry, with recent statistics revealing losses of over $1 billion annually. Learn how advanced security solutions can help protect your assets.
February Saw More Sellers Jumping Back Into the Housing Market
The Pro Builder
MARCH 11, 2024
February Saw More Sellers Jumping Back Into the Housing Market ibush Mon, 03/11/2024 - 10:27 February's housing market saw an increase in the supply of available homes, with Dallas leading among metros where the most sellers are getting into the market A substantial infusion of new inventory in the housing market in time for the spring homebuying season is good news.
Expert Guide to Making the Best Construction ERP Decision for Your Firm
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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.
Fineness Of Cement By Blaine’s Air Permeability Method (IS-4031-Part-2)
Prodyogi
MARCH 11, 2024
The air permeability of a material is the measure of how easily air can pass through a material. Blaine's air permeability apparatus follows a means of drawing a definite quantity of air through a prepared bed of cement of definite porosity.
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Housing the Future within the Past: The Transformation of University Hall at the University of Alabama
Civil + Structural Engineer
MARCH 11, 2024
By Luke Carothers As new technologies emerge and advance, schools and universities across the United States are looking to modernize their educational facilities to support things like e-learning as a way to provide world-class experiences for students. By upgrading facilities with the latest technologies, universities are better equipped to provide educational opportunities for their current and prospective students.
2 steps to boost your win rate
Construction Dive
MARCH 11, 2024
Build credibility and relationships with potential clients to negotiate more deals, writes a construction consultant.
Investing in the Future of Communities: Amplify GR’s H.U.B. ‘07
Civil + Structural Engineer
MARCH 11, 2024
By Luke Carothers Based in Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan, Amplify GR is a place-based nonprofit that combines hyper-local community growth and prosperity strategies with a nation framework from Purpose Built Communities. Amplify GR uses a multi-generational lens to perform community development differently–working with neighbors, community partners, and businesses to preserve and widen pathways that create greater opportunity for neighbors to participate in and benefit from community growth.
Texas judge vacates joint employer rule
Construction Dive
MARCH 11, 2024
The rule, which would have gone into effect Monday, would have lowered the bar for joint employer status.
The Ultimate Checklist for Choosing the Right Construction Management Software
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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.
Honoring Innovative and Inspiring Concrete Projects
Civil + Structural Engineer
MARCH 11, 2024
Around the world, magnificent buildings, roads, and bridges are being constructed using concrete—a material that allows engineers and architects to explore an infinite variety of forms. New technologies make it possible for engineers, architects, and contractors to rapidly explore options in ways that were not previously available, and as a result, the world’s design and building practitioners have recently created absolutely remarkable edifices.
Portland airport terminal expansion focuses on crafting distinct local experience
Construction Specifier
MARCH 11, 2024
Portland International Airport (PDX) has undergone a transformative $215 million expansion, led by design firms Hennebery Eddy and Fentress Architects. The project is the first major one in nearly two decades and it focuses on balancing passenger and infrastructure demands on the north and south sides of the terminal. The initiative involved a 253-m (830-ft) extension of Concourse E, adding 12,727 m 2 (137,000 sf) to accommodate seven contact gates and two ground-loading gates.
Submissions are Open: the 2024 Engineering Drone Video of the Year
Civil + Structural Engineer
MARCH 11, 2024
If you or someone you know uses drones to create videos that benefit, enhance, and explain projects, then you’re eligible to enter Civil+Structural Engineer Media & Zweig Group’s Engineering Drone Video of the Year (EDVY) competition. It’s as simple as that. The EDVY competition features the best drone footage, video editing, and post-processing data visualizations from the AEC industry.
Hill's Coventry plans secure approval
The Construction Index
MARCH 11, 2024
The development company behind the planned regeneration of Coventry city centre has obtained planning consent or the first phase of its City Centre South (CCS) project.
Sustainable Construction: Practical Strategies for Reducing Material Waste
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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.
Pride and Practice: Elevating the AEC Industry
Civil + Structural Engineer
MARCH 11, 2024
By Chad Clinehens In 1999 I was nearing graduation. While I was searching for where I would start my first full-time job in the AEC industry (as an engineering intern), I traveled to Little Rock, Arkansas to interview for an opportunity to work with the transportation team of an Arkansas-based engineering firm. I didn’t know it at the time, but this is the firm where I would ultimately start and spend the majority of my career to this point.
Government proceeds with £1.5bn road scheme despite poor value
The Construction Index
MARCH 11, 2024
The A66 Northern Trans-Pennine project application has been granted development consent by the secretary of state for transport.
AO’s Mark in Riverside
Civil + Structural Engineer
MARCH 11, 2024
By Luke Carothers Once home to Riverside’s first fire station, a livery stable, and an automobile dealership, a historic structure is being reimagined and incorporated into a seven-story mixed-use podium project with 22,000 square-feet of retail space and 165 apartment units. Known as Mark, this redevelopment project utilizes the 1926 Mission Revival facade to pay homage to the neighborhood’s unique context.
Utility player: the five-year reign of Clancy’s CEO
Construction News
MARCH 11, 2024
Former rugby union professional Matt Cannon is celebrating five years in charge of engineering contractor Clancy, a period marked by continuous growth Pulling off a quiet country lane and through the entrance gates of Clancy’s Middlesex headquarters feels a little like entering the grounds of… The post Utility player: the five-year reign of Clancy’s CEO appeared first on Construction News.
The Art of Contingency Planning: Dealing with Unforeseen Costs
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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
Cairo & the Built Environment: Past, Present, and Future
Civil + Structural Engineer
MARCH 11, 2024
By Luke Carothers A Land in Transition Egypt as a place is no stranger to the change that marches hand-in-hand with the progress of time. It is a unique place in the world. The lands made habitable by the flowing waters of the Nile River and its delta house a civilization amongst the oldest, stretching back thousands of years to leave a mark on the modern world.
VolkerFitzpatrick scoops £34m Kent highways job
Construction News
MARCH 11, 2024
VolkerFitzpatrick has snagged a £34m job to deliver a 550-metre-long road near Canterbury. The contractor will both design and build the section of a “new strategic highway” called the Sturry Link Road, which is being built on the A28 to serve around 16,000 new homes… The post VolkerFitzpatrick scoops £34m Kent highways job appeared first on Construction News.
From the 2024 ElevateHER Symposium
Civil + Structural Engineer
MARCH 11, 2024
The ElevateHER Symposium kicked off from the Rayleigh Underground on March 6th. The excitement was palpable in Irving, Texas as the event’s host, Marci D. Thompson, took the stage. ElevateHER co-founded Jamie Claire Kiser provided opening remarks, encouraging those in attendance to “find their anchor.” The 2024 ElevateHER Symposium was split between keynote speakers, past project presentations, workshops, and panel discussions.
Willmott Dixon to build Pendle police station
The Construction Index
MARCH 11, 2024
Willmott Dixon is adding its portfolio of blue light projects with an £18m contract to build a new police station in Pendle for Lancashire Constabulary.
Future-Proof Your Firm: Discover the Power of Next Gen Construction ERP
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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.
Mass Timber Supporting Groundbreaking Architectural Design: Wisdome Stockholm
Civil + Structural Engineer
MARCH 11, 2024
By Luke Carothers Located in Stockholm, the Wisdome is a groundbreaking structure that pushes the boundaries of wooden architectural design. The project transformed a 1,325 square meter space within the courtyard at Sweden’s National Museum of Science & Technology to serve as a center for lifelong learning and civic engagement. The space represents a new scientific experiential arena–encompassing a wooden architectural design to create a massive arch-shaped room.
CMRL Recruitment 2024 for Managers | 18 Posts | 06-04-2024
Construction Placements
MARCH 11, 2024
CMRL Recruitment 2024 for Managers | 18 Posts | 06-04-2024 CMRL Recruitment 2024 for Managers with 18 Posts vacancies, The last date to apply for this job is 06-04-2024. The post CMRL Recruitment 2024 for Managers | 18 Posts | 06-04-2024 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.
Building New Zealand’s First Sizable Steel-Less Timber Building
Civil + Structural Engineer
MARCH 11, 2024
By Rianna Lowrance, AEC Industry Writer When Scion, a Crown research institute that specializes in the forestry industry, needed to upgrade its facility in Rotorua, New Zealand–dubbed the Scion Innovation Hub–it was interested in making it a place for interconnection and collaboration, as well as a beacon for sustainable design. The resulting building, designed by RTA Studio and Irvin Smith Architects , is the first sizable steel-less timber building in New Zealand, and reflects the Scion’s role
The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a BIM Specialist
Construction Placements
MARCH 11, 2024
The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a BIM Specialist Unlock the secrets to becoming a BIM specialist with our comprehensive guide. The post The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a BIM Specialist appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.
From Plan to Reality: Unlocking the Power of Aerial Imagery for AEC
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Secrets of Environmental Permitting Solar Farms
Civil + Structural Engineer
MARCH 11, 2024
By Ken MacDonald, Regional Director of Environmental Permitting and Compliance with UES First, a secret is only a secret if one doesn’t know it. Spoiler alert: There are no real “secrets.” There are lessons learned, hints discovered, and tips earned through permitting and compliance for tens of thousands of acres of solar energy facilities. Solar power has emerged as a frontrunner in the pursuit of sustainable energy.
Coventry, Leicester, and Nottingham rail link could deliver £170M regional benefits
New Civil Engineer
MARCH 11, 2024
"Massive" benefits could be on their way to universities in the Midlands if new rail connections are created between Coventry, Leicester and Nottingham, according to Midlands Connect. The post Coventry, Leicester, and Nottingham rail link could deliver £170M regional benefits appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
UCSD’s New Campus Gateway: The Pepper Canyon West Project
Civil + Structural Engineer
MARCH 11, 2024
By Luke Carothers The University of California San Diego’s Pepper Canyon West, a student housing project marking a new entrance to the campus, is slated to open in August 2024. The project is located on a six-acre site which houses two C-shaped buildings with prominent towers capable of housing a total of 1304 upper-division students. On the ground level, these buildings contain retail and student amenity spaces that are purposefully designed to create an active, vibrant urban atmosphere.
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