Construction Dive

JANUARY 30, 2024

The Baltimore-based general contractor received the go-ahead from the local community development department to start construction on the facility.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 30, 2024

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Memphis District proudly announces the Black Engineer of the Year Award (BEYA) STEM Conference has selected Operations Division Chief, Andrea L. Williams, to receive a 2024 Career Achievement Award in recognition of her significant achievements as an engineer for a U.S. Government organization.

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Engineering Government Works Schedule Management Project Management 257

Construction Dive

JANUARY 30, 2024

The Eppley Airfield’s terminal in Omaha will almost double in square footage, and will feature more gates, streamlined security and a unified concourse.

Construction Management 329

Construction Management 329

Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 30, 2024

The topics of workplace health and safety are constantly at the forefront of conversation in the AEC industry, and for good reason. Historically, engineering and construction have been hazardous professions, and, while there have been significant improvements to safety standards in recent years, the risk of workplace accidents is still high when compared to other industries.

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Schedule Management Project Management Risk Management Building Standards 147

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

JANUARY 30, 2024

Contracts are evolving in an era of persisting supply chain problems, inflation and cyber risks, construction attorneys say.

Contracts 347

Contracts 347

Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 30, 2024

Reston, Va. – ASCE’s newest standard, Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) for Pultruded Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Structures , ASCE/SEI 74-23, is intended for use in the design of new buildings and other structures constructed of pultruded fiber–reinforced polymer (FRP) composite structural shapes, connections, and prefabricated building products.

Structural Systems 130

Structural Systems Building Standards Prefabrication Building Design 130

The Pro Builder

JANUARY 30, 2024

US Counties Most Vulnerable to Extreme Winter Weather in 2024 ibush Tue, 01/30/2024 - 10:09 When it comes to extreme winter weather events, Midwestern counties bear the brunt and suffer the greatest associated financial losses In a comparison of more than 440 U.S. counties with relatively high and very high risk of extreme winter weather, according to FEMA, home services website HVAC Gnome looked at the average historical winter temperature and expected annual financial loss from severe winter

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Estimating 130

Construction Dive

JANUARY 30, 2024

Developers are bringing projects to Galveston and Denison, Texas, amid the brand’s continued growth in the state.

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Wholsen Construction

JANUARY 30, 2024

Wohlsen Construction Company is pleased to announce the promotion of Greg Meyer, HCC, LEED AP to Regional Vice President for Maryland and DMV operations. Greg will oversee all aspects of. The post Wohlsen Construction Company Appoints New Regional Vice President appeared first on Wohlsen Construction.

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Construction Placements

JANUARY 30, 2024

MSME TRTC walk-in 2024 for Apprentices | 26 Posts | 10-02-2024 MSME TRTC walk-in 2024 for Apprentices with 26 Posts vacancies, interview dates is 10-02-2024 at Guwahati. The post MSME TRTC walk-in 2024 for Apprentices | 26 Posts | 10-02-2024 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Engineering 111

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Construction News

JANUARY 30, 2024

Homes England didn’t know what it was doing when it invested in collapsed housebuilders Ilke and House by Urban Splash, Conservative peer Lord Daniel Moylan has suggested in an interview with Construction News. Moylan was speaking after the House of Lords Built Environment Committee, which… The post Interview: Lord Moylan on Homes England’s MMC losses appeared first on Construction News.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 30, 2024

Mini Mart City Park, an abandoned gas station transformed into a community center. The center has gallery/community space at the front and storage at the back with a courtyard too. Photos © Kevin Scott/courtesy GO’C. Seattle-based design firm, GO’C , and the artist collaborative, SuttonBeresCuller, have transformed a 1930s-era, 41.8-m 2 (450-sf) filling station in Seattle’s Georgetown neighborhood into a community center.

Roofing Systems 110

Roofing Systems Ceiling Systems Wall Systems Painting/finishing 110

Construction News

JANUARY 30, 2024

The construction industry saw more companies go bust than any other sector last year, with a record 4,371 building firms collapsing in England and Wales. New data published by the Insolvency Service shows that construction accounted for almost one in five business failures where a… The post Construction tops insolvency table with 4,371 collapses last year appeared first on Construction News.

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Construction Placements

JANUARY 30, 2024

NALCO Hiring for Jr.Foreman and Others | 42 Posts | 18-02-2024 NALCO Hiring for Jr.Foreman and Others with 42 Posts vacancies, last date to apply for this job is 18-02-2024 The post NALCO Hiring for Jr.Foreman and Others | 42 Posts | 18-02-2024 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Engineering 105

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New Civil Engineer

JANUARY 30, 2024

Network Rail has begun emergency works to stabilise a cutting after land movement was detected between Eastleigh and Fareham in Hampshire. The post Network Rail begins emergency works to stabilise land movement in Hampshire appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Engineering 105

Engineering 105

Equipment World

JANUARY 30, 2024

Kubota's RTV-X1130 has a 6-foot-long bed whose side rails and tailgate can be dropped down. The side rails can also be removed to make a flat bed.

Construction Equipment 108

Construction Equipment 108

Construction Placements

JANUARY 30, 2024

The Ultimate Guide to General Contractor Software Discover how general contractor software can streamline project management, improve communication, and boost efficiency. The post The Ultimate Guide to General Contractor Software appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Project Management Communication Construction Management 98

Civil Engineer Blog

JANUARY 30, 2024

Setting up solar water heaters or solar geysers devices at the average home will save you on your electricity bills and meet approximately 70% with your warm water requirements. Solar water heating is considered with the group of photovoltaic thermal technologies to be one of the most effective ways of retaining heat. A PV water […] The post SOLAR WATER HEATERS AND SOLAR GEYSERS first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

Engineering 92

Engineering 92

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Construction Equipment

Construction Placements

JANUARY 30, 2024

The Essential Guide to Construction Trades Discover the diverse world of construction trades with our essential guide. The post The Essential Guide to Construction Trades appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

Facility Management 98

Facility Management Construction Management Engineering 98

CCE Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2024

As the UK’s leading civils partner in the construction industry, Keyline Civils Specialist (Keyline) has built a strong reputation for delivering products and project solutions since 1988. Its nationwide network of over 40 branches and dedicated colleagues is ready to support clients’ national, regional and local campaigns by offering value and outcome focused solutions.

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Sustainability Engineering 96

New Civil Engineer

JANUARY 30, 2024

Britain’s rail system is being hampered by a lack of funding and political support, as well as short-term investment decision-making, according to the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (Ceca). The post Ceca: ‘lack of consistent political support’ blocking rail infrastructure delivery appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 121

ENR Construction

JANUARY 30, 2024

Under the radar, behind the project gate, inside the executive suite. That's where ENR's editors and bloggers deliver their insights, opinions, cool-headed analysis and hot-headed rantings.

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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

JANUARY 30, 2024

A £3M scour remedial and preventative work programme is needed to save a road bridge in Aberdeenshire which was originally built in 1780. The post £3M scour preventative works needed immediately to save 18th century road bridge in Aberdeenshire appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Engineering 105

Engineering 105

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 30, 2024

The preference for locally researched construction cost data over RSMeans national average cost data depends on the specific context and project requirements. Both options have their advantages and limitations. Advantages of Locally Researched Construction Cost Data: Accuracy for Specific Region: Locally researched data is likely to be more accurate for a specific region or locality, as it takes into account the unique factors that influence construction costs in that area.

Estimating 76

Estimating Site Planning 76

New Civil Engineer

JANUARY 30, 2024

Ground investigations along with the construction of access roads and a new cable sealing end compound are underway for a new converter station for Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2), as reported by GE. The post Enabling work gets underway for key converter station in Great Grid Upgrade appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Engineering 105

Engineering 105

The Constructor

JANUARY 30, 2024

Soil improvement in its broadest sense is the alteration of any property of a soil to improve its engineering performance. This may be either a temporary process to permit the construction of a facility or may be a permanent measure to improve the performance of the completed facility. The result of an application of a technique may be increased strength, reduced compressibility, reduced permeability, or improved ground water condition.

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Permits Engineering Geotechnical Engineering 74

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Cost Control

New Civil Engineer

JANUARY 30, 2024

Hampshire County Council has announced the contractors it has signed to the fifth generation of its Civil Engineering, Highways and Transportation Collaborative Framework 2024-2028, worth £500M. The post Contractors announced for £500M Hampshire civils, highways and transportation framework appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Collaboration Engineering 110

BDC Network

JANUARY 30, 2024

The practical magic of the design process 0 qpurcell Tue, 01/30/2024 - 14:02 Designers Designers bridge very different worlds, and there can be an air of mystery about the process and the various roles within it. We invited some of the BWBR team to clear things up. Katie Nordenson Designers Designers bridge very different worlds—creative, technical, and consultative—and there can be an air of mystery about the design process and the various roles within it.

Building Design 72

Building Design Collaboration Building Standards Building Optimization 72

New Civil Engineer

JANUARY 30, 2024

The third report from the Competence Steering Group (CSG) is urging industry to embrace new competence-related standards and frameworks for those working in safety-critical occupations in the wake of the Grenfell fire. The post Cross-sector report urges construction industry to embrace new safety regime appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering Safety Regulations 112

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 30, 2024

While construction cost factors are used for estimating project costs, there are several challenges and potential problems associated with their use. Here are some common issues: Regional Variations: Construction cost factors rely on regional averages. Local variations in labor costs, material prices, equipment availability, and regulatory requirements can greatly affect the estimate.

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Estimating Construction Equipment 71

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