Construction Dive

MARCH 20, 2024

Working in construction is an opportunity to learn new things, according to Linda Rosati, the Wisconsin contractor’s new vice president of business development.

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Prodyogi

MARCH 20, 2024

An arch is a curved beam in which horizontal movement at the support is wholly or partially prevented. Arch structures are constructed with wedge-shaped bricks or stones joined together with mortar.Under the action of loads, the arch bricks are under compression load. Hence the induced tension or thrust is transferred to the supports. Here the supports are the abutments as shown in the figure-2.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 20, 2024

The London-based construction giant cited potential productivity gains and growing labor concerns as drivers for developing its technology in house.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 20, 2024

Enhancements and Further Open Standards Adoption Boost Collaboration Performance WESTMINSTER, Colo. — Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today the introduction of 2024 versions of its Tekla ® software for constructible Building Information Modeling (BIM), structural engineering and steel fabrication management. Boasting an enhanced user experience, Tekla Structures 2024 , Tekla Structural Designer 2024 , Tekla Tedds 2024 and Tekla PowerFab 2024 let users collaborate with ease through enhan

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Construction Dive

MARCH 20, 2024

District Detroit, developed by the Related Cos. and Olympia Development of Michigan, was initially scheduled to start construction last summer.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 20, 2024

New thermal hydrolysis process technology will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, advance sustainability goals ARLINGTON, VA – PC Construction, a leading environmental design-build contractor on the East Coast, and Stantec, its lead design partner and global consulting and engineering firm, have been selected to design and construct a major biosolids upgrade project for the Arlington County Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) in Northern Virginia.

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For Construction Pros

MARCH 20, 2024

From enhanced standardization and project management platforms to automation options that increase speed and reduce costs, these new tools offer increased flow within offsite construction projects.

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Construction News

MARCH 20, 2024

Emma Knight is a principal associate and Brett Mason is an associate at law firm Gowling WLG The Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) recently handed down judgment in Adriatic Land 5 Limited v The Long Leaseholders at Hippersley Point, considering the effect of paragraph 9 of… The post Tribunal considers extent of leaseholder protections appeared first on Construction News.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 20, 2024

Norfolk, VA – The Skanska-led JV with its partner McLean Contracting Company announces its selection by The Port of Virginia to revitalize the Norfolk International Terminal North Wharf. The contract, valued at $85 million, marks a significant step in enhancing the terminal’s infrastructure. The Port of Virginia is the fifth largest container port in the nation and the project is part of a $650 million master program for the North International Terminal to maximize its valuable waterside real es

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 20, 2024

Viewpoint enables contractors to better manage their projects, processes and people, using the data gathered to lower risk and improve margins.

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Equipment World

MARCH 20, 2024

The limited-edition model gets Kubota's most requested accessories standard – plus, dynamic braking, redesigned suspension, more comfortable seats.

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Construction Equipment 120

Construction Specifier

MARCH 20, 2024

MetLife Stadium. Photo courtesy Skanska Skanska has started renovations at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., in anticipation of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The project targets the stadium’s lower bowl, aiming to expand the playing field to meet FIFA specifications and hosting eight tournament matches, including the final. As part of the project, four corners of existing precast seating will be demolished and a new modular steel composite seating system will be introduced, alongside mechanic

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For Construction Pros

MARCH 20, 2024

Penske Truck Leasing, Hitachi America, Ltd. and Hitachi Energy launched a large-scale, centralized electric truck charging solution to support Penske’s electric truck deployments for customers in Stockton, Calif.

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Maintenance 105

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Construction News

MARCH 20, 2024

A court has ordered the client involved in the Battersea Power Station revamp to pay a subcontractor £3.2m. The subcontractor, QFS Scaffolding Ltd, worked on the second phase of the bumper development project. The phase was completed in January 2022, but costs had ballooned on… The post Battersea Power Station scaffolders awarded extra £3m appeared first on Construction News.

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New Civil Engineer

MARCH 20, 2024

Scotland will not meet its 2030 statutory target of a 75% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, according to the Climate Change Committee (CCC). The post Official advisors savage Scotland’s climate plans, which it says are ‘no longer viable’ appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Civil Engineer Blog

MARCH 20, 2024

Most people would like to have more control over our employment hours. This is certainly one of many reasons that the the idea of working from home has become so popular. This might be certainly captivating to folks who are setting up a new business of their own. You need a home office if you’re […] The post Preparing For A Business Office In Your Home first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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New Civil Engineer

MARCH 20, 2024

ABB has signed memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Green Hydrogen International (GHI) on a project to develop the major green hydrogen facility in south Texas, United States. The post Hydrogen City project in Texas appoints ABB appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 99

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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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The Construction Index

MARCH 20, 2024

Edgbaston Stadium has received a funding boost in its bid to develop an on-site hotel and new spectator stand.

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New Civil Engineer

MARCH 20, 2024

Eastern Green Link 1 (EGL1) will be the first project to proceed under a new Ofgem fast track process and will receive a provisional £2bn funding package. The post England to Scotland subsea energy superhighway will be first to progress under Ofgem fast track process appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 96

The Construction Index

MARCH 20, 2024

The world’s biggest luffing tower cranes have been erected in Cheshire to speed the construction of a waste to energy plant.

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Contracts 114

For Construction Pros

MARCH 20, 2024

The ARA Show 2024 theme was "Shaping the Future of Rental." If you think about it, they only people that can do such a thing are rental business owners.

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The Construction Index

MARCH 20, 2024

A Kent building firm has eventually been fined £25,000, seven years after one of its tilers died from a six-foot fall.

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New Civil Engineer

MARCH 20, 2024

Considerations around a well-designed urban space that positively impact both the natural environment, and human health, are essential to society. The post BGI essential to urban regeneration – for people and planet appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 91

The Construction Index

MARCH 20, 2024

Killer Materials, Dubious Contracts and National Security Read Full Article: The Construction Index

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Contracts 122

New Civil Engineer

MARCH 20, 2024

The Infrastructure Projects Authority (IPA) has published a framework that outlines how the government can harness the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to tackle public project delivery issues. The post IPA publishes framework outlining how AI will be harnessed to tackle public project overspend and delays appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 84

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ENR Construction

MARCH 20, 2024

In December, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced it was replacing traditional hardhats for its employees with ANSI-Z89.1-certified Type II safety helmets when they work on sites.

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New Civil Engineer

MARCH 20, 2024

The government is “committed to building on” its support for advanced modular reactors (AMRs), according to an energy minister in the House of Lords. The post Government support for advanced modular reactors debated by Lords appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 82

The Construction Index

MARCH 20, 2024

Rail contractor QTS Group has named Andy Steel as its new managing director.

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Construction Management 115