Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 25, 2024

About the Client: Wpromote is a leading digital marketing agency, specializing in PPC, SEO, email, and social media marketing. In 2023, they approached Tangram Interiors through their architecture and design firm, Studio Blitz, with the challenge of downsizing their Los Angeles headquarters, transitioning from a 25,000-square-foot space to a more dynamic, and efficient 12,000-square-foot space.

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Collaboration Building Design Architecture Building Materials 263

Construction Dive

MARCH 25, 2024

The contractor’s parent firm Turner Construction said the new school will feature a geo-exchange HVAC system and incorporate mass timber elements.

HVAC Systems 271

HVAC Systems 271

Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 25, 2024

Reston, VA – Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (the Company or Bowman) (NASDAQ: BWMN), a national engineering services firm delivering infrastructure solutions to customers who own, develop and maintain the built environment, proudly announces the appointment of Dan Brewer, PE, to principal, regional manager, Carolinas’ operations. Operating from Bowman’s Charlotte, NC, office, Brewer will oversee operations across four key offices—Charlotte, Raleigh, Charleston and Columbia—with a focus on dri

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Geotechnical Engineering Environmental Consulting Infrastructure Development Construction Management 263

Construction Dive

MARCH 25, 2024

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

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Construction Equipment

The Pro Builder

MARCH 25, 2024

Outdoor Living Features That Help to Sell a Home ibush Mon, 03/25/2024 - 09:46 Outdoor TVs, matte black finishes, and soapstone countertops are some of the backyard features attracting today's homebuyers If you're wondering which outdoor living features will boost a home's sale price and help the home sell faster, tech real-estate marketplace company Zillow has some answers.

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Painting/finishing 130

The Pro Builder

MARCH 25, 2024

Hottest Markets for Rental Activity in February ibush Mon, 03/25/2024 - 08:33 Looking at February's rental activity, the West continued to be the most desirable region for apartment hunters for the second month in a row, with the South close behind Of the regions that stand out as rental activity hotspots attracting the most attention from apartment hunters, the West leads, followed closely by the South, according to apartment search website RentCafe.com's February Rental Report.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 25, 2024

Alternate construction and funding methods help make these complex projects a success, according to a new AECOM report.

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Wolgast Corporation

MARCH 25, 2024

Along with your logo, promotional materials, and website, your building and location strategy are considered part of your marketing mix and how you reach your target audience. When starting to search for the perfect site for positioning your business, put on your marketing hat and consider how the location will help you to fulfill your product, place, price and promotion.

Building Materials Manufacturing 127

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Building Design Budgeting 127

Construction Dive

MARCH 25, 2024

Projects in 22 states range from sensors in roads and intersections to an overhaul of a work zone data environment.

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Zoning 287

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Construction Management

Construction News

MARCH 25, 2024

The pool of contractors willing to rebuild a Suffolk hospital infested with crumble-risk concrete is limited, partly due to nearby work on Sizewell C, its NHS Trust has said. A West Suffolk NHS Trust report given to its board last week said that the contractor… The post Sizewell C impacting RAAC hospital rebuild, says NHS trust appeared first on Construction News.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 25, 2024

An above-average amount of commercial real estate debt will soon mature and property owners will need to refinance at the highest rates in years, Moody’s said.

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Construction Specifier

MARCH 25, 2024

Heartwood, a Seattle residential project built in mass timber under Type-IV codes, by a team consisting of atelierjones. This project can serve as a model for residential projects chosen as part of NYCEDC’s Mass Timber Studio. Photos by Lara Swimmer/courtesy atelierjones. NYC’s Mass Timber Studio, a climate innovation initiative by New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and the Mayor’s Office of Climate and Environmental Justice, has chosen its inaugural teams.

Real Estate Development 124

Real Estate Development Environmental Consulting Public Works Building Codes 124

Construction Dive

MARCH 25, 2024

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

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Material Storage

New Civil Engineer

MARCH 25, 2024

National Highways may be ordered to remove its structural infill from a 19th century North Yorkshire bridge after the local authority requested retrospective planning application. The post National Highways’ infill of historic North Yorkshire rail bridge comes under planning scrutiny appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Engineering 124

Engineering 124

Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 25, 2024

This specialty aviation architectural-engineering (A/E) firm is known for hiring the best in the business and will soon open Lakewood Ranch, West Palm Beach and Jacksonville offices. Tampa, Fla. – American Infrastructure Development, Inc. (AID), a female- and minority-founded engineering firm offering innovative solutions in aviation, just celebrated its 15th anniversary but is far from reaching its maximum potential.

Infrastructure Development 100

Infrastructure Development Architecture Project Management Facility Management 100

New Civil Engineer

MARCH 25, 2024

More than a quarter of the UK’s flood-defence structures will be at risk of failure by 2100 due to rising sea levels, according to a report from materials supplier Aggregate Industries. The post 650km of UK railway at risk of flooding by 2100 due to coastal erosion appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 116

The Construction Index

MARCH 25, 2024

Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust has chosen Laing O'Rourke as its preferred partner to progress the design stage of a new four-storey clinical building at Calderdale Royal Hospital.

Building Design 114

Building Design Contracts 114

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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

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New Civil Engineer

MARCH 25, 2024

Working on a sliver of land in a busy urban setting would be a challenge for any highways project team, but ground conditions in Hull added a further level of complexity to the city’s ongoing A63 improvement scheme. The post Contractors face ground engineering challenges on A63 underpass project in Hull appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 114

The Construction Index

MARCH 25, 2024

A demolition contractor has been fined more than £130,000 after a young man just starting out on his career was crushed by an excavator on site.

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New Civil Engineer

MARCH 25, 2024

Eight construction firms have been appointed to the Scottish government’s upcoming £600M civil engineering framework. The post Eight winners announced for £600M Scottish government civil engineering and construction framework appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 110

Equipment World

MARCH 25, 2024

Medical professionals, attorneys and construction workers are all part of a statewide scam to file false claims worth millions, suit says.

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New Civil Engineer

MARCH 25, 2024

The government has outlined the next steps in the development of Northern Powerhouse Railway (NPR) between Liverpool and Manchester following engagement with local leaders and MPs. The post DfT sets out next steps for Northern Powerhouse Rail from Liverpool to Manchester appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Engineering 101

Engineering 101

For Construction Pros

MARCH 25, 2024

At World of Asphalt 2024, Kevin Garcia (Trimble) discuss BIM, digital twins, and how the real way to fix your asphalt mat is what's underneath it.

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Roads Online

MARCH 25, 2024

Image courtesy of Georgiou. Georgiou has been appointed works to deliver the Ground Transport Consolidation Project for the Perth Airport. These works will involve the design and construction of a six-level multi-storey car park (MSCP), multi-modal transport interchange (MMTI) on the ground floor of the MSCP, and road and pedestrian reconfiguration at Terminal 1 and 2.

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Contracts General Contracting Schedule Management Project Management 99

Civil Engineer Blog

MARCH 25, 2024

Engineers and architects are faced with numerous considerations with smart building design. They need to keep things such as cost, appearance and function at the forefront of the process. The trouble is that it is all too common for another critical element to fall by the wayside, namely that of fire safety. These building professionals […] The post Fire Safety For Construction Projects first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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Building Design Engineering 98

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Site Planning

New Civil Engineer

MARCH 25, 2024

The West Highland line has reopened after Network Rail engineers completed a £1.6M set of essential upgrades to the Rannoch viaduct. The post Network Rail completes £1.6M upgrade to Rannoch viaduct in Highlands appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Engineering 98

Engineering 98

Roads Online

MARCH 25, 2024

Image courtesy of Main Roads WA/WA Government. Shortlisted contractors for the Tonkin Highway Extension and Thomas Road Upgrades can now submit an RFP (Request for Proposal) for the first stage of works in Western Australia. The two short-listed alliances can now submit proposals for the works, which will provide a non-stop transport link between Oakford and Mundijong, enhancing access to ports and the south west, and growing residential and commercial areas to the south, west and east.

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Government Works Contracts 94

New Civil Engineer

MARCH 25, 2024

Achieving decarbonisation goals requires both the development of a huge range of new infrastructure as well as retrofitting existing facilities. The post If construction is to meet the challenges of decarbonisation, we must find a better methodology appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Infrastructure Development Engineering 97