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Independent contractor rule takes effect

Construction Dive

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

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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February Saw More Sellers Jumping Back Into the Housing Market

The Pro Builder

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.

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Guarding your assets: The rising stakes of construction site security

Construction Dive

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.

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Boost Growth & Efficiency with a Unified Construction Software Platform

Silos of data and outdated systems can hold your business back. It is time to switch to a modern construction software solution designed for specialty contractors. CMiC provides a platform that simplifies operations, improves visibility, and boosts efficiency. It integrates workflows like job costing, resource planning, forecasting, and compliance control into one system.

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Fineness Of Cement By Blaine’s Air Permeability Method (IS-4031-Part-2)

Prodyogi

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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Learn how to reduce costs, speed installation and increase sustainability with aluminum electrical conduit

Construction Dive

Aluminum EMT is one third the weight of steel, so it’s faster, safer and easier to install. Plus, it costs less and is 100% recyclable. Learn more.

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2 steps to boost your win rate

Construction Dive

Build credibility and relationships with potential clients to negotiate more deals, writes a construction consultant.

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Honoring Innovative and Inspiring Concrete Projects

Civil + Structural Engineer

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.

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Texas judge vacates joint employer rule

Construction Dive

The rule, which would have gone into effect Monday, would have lowered the bar for joint employer status.

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Submissions are Open: the 2024 Engineering Drone Video of the Year 

Civil + Structural Engineer

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.

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

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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Hill's Coventry plans secure approval

The Construction Index

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.

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Pride and Practice: Elevating the AEC Industry

Civil + Structural Engineer

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.

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Portland airport terminal expansion focuses on crafting distinct local experience

Construction Specifier

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.

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The Little Golden Gate Bridge

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Luke Carothers Tucked deep within the peaks and folds of the Ozark Mountains sits a unique engineering curiosity dubbed the “Little Golden Gate Bridge” by a small handful of local residents. This historic suspension bridge is the last of its kind to carry vehicular traffic in the state, helping Arkansas Highway 187 cross the White River at Table Rock Lake on its winding journey through the mountainous landscape.

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Scalable ERP Tailored for Small to Mid-Sized Construction Firms

Built for the construction industry, CMiC’s ERP delivers unified solutions to empower small to mid-sized firms. Consolidate project management, cost tracking, and team collaboration into one seamless platform. With tools that adapt to your business needs, CMiC simplifies communication between the office and field, ensuring greater efficiency and reduced risk.

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Government proceeds with £1.5bn road scheme despite poor value

The Construction Index

The A66 Northern Trans-Pennine project application has been granted development consent by the secretary of state for transport.

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AO’s Mark in Riverside

Civil + Structural Engineer

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.

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Utility player: the five-year reign of Clancy’s CEO

Construction News

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.

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Cairo & the Built Environment: Past, Present, and Future

Civil + Structural Engineer

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.

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Every Contractor Needs An Effective Website - Unlock the Key to Increased Leads

Grow Leads & Visibility! Contractors need more than word-of-mouth. A strong website boosts visibility, draws in leads, showcases skills, and enhances your credibility. Learn how a quality site, that is easy to manage, can set you apart from the competition, and help can take your construction business to the next level. Marketpath is a leading provider of high-quality website solutions tailored for contractors and the construction industry.

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VolkerFitzpatrick scoops £34m Kent highways job

Construction News

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.

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From the 2024 ElevateHER Symposium

Civil + Structural Engineer

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.

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Willmott Dixon to build Pendle police station

The Construction Index

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.

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Mass Timber Supporting Groundbreaking Architectural Design: Wisdome Stockholm

Civil + Structural Engineer

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.

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Stay Ahead in 2024 with Proven Strategies for Success

The specialty contractor space is facing a transformative period, driven by labor shortages, rapid technological advancements, and increasing regulatory requirements. In 2024, contractors must navigate complex challenges like fragmented management systems and delays in payment. This guide offers a deep dive into the key disruptions reshaping the industry over the next 24 months, including digitization, sustainable practices, and modular construction.

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CMRL Recruitment 2024 for Managers | 18 Posts | 06-04-2024

Construction Placements

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.

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Building New Zealand’s First Sizable Steel-Less Timber Building

Civil + Structural Engineer

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

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John Deere unveils new telescopic compact wheel loader

Equipment World

The 326 P-Tier has over 16 feet of reach while still being compact enough to work in tight spaces - plus, a slew of productivity features.

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Secrets of Environmental Permitting Solar Farms

Civil + Structural Engineer

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.

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The Ultimate Guide To Data-Driven Construction: Optimize Projects, Reduce Risks, & Boost Innovation

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.

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Opioids in Construction: Building Trades Recovery Week - Breaking Down Stigma and Creating Hope

For Construction Pros

Hope, help, and healing come through recovery. The story behind Building Trades Recovery Week, how it started in Boston, and is now spreading throughout the New England construction industry.

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UCSD’s New Campus Gateway: The Pepper Canyon West Project

Civil + Structural Engineer

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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McLaren to build £41m Essex industrial hub

Construction News

McLaren Construction has signed a £41m deal to build a bumper industrial complex in Essex. The contractor will develop the Centurion Park site for industrial developer Tungsten Properties, consisting of 10 buildings and covering more than 33,000 square metres of warehouse and associated space. McLaren… The post McLaren to build £41m Essex industrial hub appeared first on Construction News.

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A History of Material & Place: Ellis Preserve

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Luke Carothers Timber has long since been a popular building material, but over the last several hundred years, its use has largely been limited to smaller structures with concrete and steel serving as the foundation for many large modern structures. However, as new forms of mass timber products are developed, wood is once again becoming a popular material choice for large structures.

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Outdated ERP? Spot the Signs Before It Stalls Your Progress

Aging construction ERP systems can slow down productivity and put your business at risk. If you’re working with outdated software, you may be missing out on essential features and innovations like AI, AR, and enhanced reporting capabilities. This guide provides you with insights regarding when you need to upgrade and outlines what to look for in a new construction ERP system.