OSHA proposes rule to protect workers from extreme heat
Construction Dive
JULY 2, 2024
Released this morning, the standard would require employers to provide water and rest breaks when high heat creates a hazardous work environment.
Construction Dive
JULY 2, 2024
Released this morning, the standard would require employers to provide water and rest breaks when high heat creates a hazardous work environment.
The Pro Builder
JULY 2, 2024
It's no secret that home prices have soared during the past few years, so much so that, according to the April 2024 Case-Shiller house price index released on June 25, the seasonally adjusted National Index (SA) was reported as being 73% above the housing-bubble peak we saw in 2006. However, insight from the Calculated Risk blog points out the importance of looking at house prices in "real terms," that is, their relative price over time.
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Construction Dive
JULY 2, 2024
Outlays for commercial builds faltered in May as those for civil projects rose again, propelling the overall nonresidential sector to a 6.2% gain for the year.
The Pro Builder
JULY 2, 2024
High home prices have had a major impact on the housing market, and rising home insurance costs are not helping. According to recent insight from the ResiClub blog, the average U.S. home insurance premium rate rose by 11.3% in 2023. Comparatively, in 2022, insurance premiums increased by 6.6%. Home insurance premiums increased the most in Gulf states, such as Texas and Florida, due to higher climate risk.
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Construction Dive
JULY 2, 2024
Spans in places like Florida, Iowa and Vermont are getting a new lease on life thanks to federal, state and local funding.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JULY 2, 2024
IRVING, Texas – The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) announced that its Power and Communications Division (PCD) has elected Christian Herrild of Teel Plastics (Baraboo, WI) to division chair and Jennifer Reeves of Petroflex North America (Gainesville, TX) to vice chair. The new volunteer positions took effect on June 1, 2024 with terms running from 2024 through 2026.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
JULY 2, 2024
Reston, Va. – The latest title from the American Society of Civil Engineer’s, The Great Civil Engineering Overhaul , details the effects that climate change has had and will continue to have on civil infrastructure and what alterations are required to enable civil engineers to work under changing climate conditions, resulting in what amounts to an “overhaul” in the civil engineering discipline.
Construction Dive
JULY 2, 2024
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Civil + Structural Engineer
JULY 2, 2024
HOUSTON – The Texas Chapter of the American Public Works Association (Tx-APWA) has awarded Houston Public Works, Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam Inc. (LAN), and Harper Brothers Construction the Project of the Year Award for Environments over $75M for the Northeast Transmission Line (NETL) program. The award was presented on June 4 at the annual Tx-APWA Conference in San Antonio, Texas.
The Pro Builder
JULY 2, 2024
Multifamily has been the main segment of the rental market for quite some time, but in recent years, the single-family build-to-rent (B2R) segment has been seeing increasing levels of success. Citing real estate data platform Yardi Matrix’s VP Jeff Adler, Multi-Housing News reports the single-family segment of the rental market is really beginning to take off, while multifamily construction is cooling down.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
JULY 2, 2024
Mixed-use project will include housing, retail, and a Civil Rights museum The City of Orangeburg, South Carolina, broke ground yesterday on the Orangeburg Railroad Corner Development. The 1-acre brownfield site will transform 12 historic, city-owned parcels into mixed-use commercial and residential spaces through new construction and reuse of heritage structures.
The Pro Builder
JULY 2, 2024
In the current housing market, more people are finding themselves in what is known as the “sandwich generation,” or a generation of people that are caring for both children and parents under the same roof. While this could have its downsides, some people in the sandwich generation are reporting an improved financial situation, ultimately allowing them to buy a home at a quicker rate.
New Civil Engineer
JULY 2, 2024
A landmark ruling from the UK Supreme Court relating to sewage dumping in water courses could lead to more owners of waterways taking legal action against polluting water companies. The post Supreme Court judgement against United Utilities sets precedent for water pollution law suits appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Specifier
JULY 2, 2024
The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) recently opened the final section of their $2.5B Harvey Milk Terminal 1. Photo courtesy Hensel Phelps The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) recently opened the final section of their $2.5B Harvey Milk Terminal 1. The fourth and final phase of the 83,612 m 2 (900,000 sf) includes a new north check-in lobby, a new mezzanine security checkpoint, two additional aircraft gates, four new concessions, and a new connecting walkway that links all SFO
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New Civil Engineer
JULY 2, 2024
Projects put on pause by the General Election, such as the Lower Thames Crossing, must be unblocked within the first 100 days of the next government, according to the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (Ceca). The post Civil engineering body calls on next government to ‘unblock’ major projects in first 100 days appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
For Construction Pros
JULY 2, 2024
FAYAT acquired a controlling interest in Asphalt Drum Mixers LLC (ADM), based in Huntertown, Indiana, which manufactures high-quality asphalt plants and components for contractors and asphalt producers worldwide.
New Civil Engineer
JULY 2, 2024
Delivering £96bn worth of investment during the water sector’s eighth asset management period (AMP8), between 2025 and 2030, is an “exciting” opportunity to push the boundaries of innovation in the supply chain, according to Northumbrian Water asset director Monisha Gower. The post ‘Exciting’ scale of AMP8 presents opportunities to push water supply chain to innovate appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Roads Online
JULY 2, 2024
Image: stock.adobe.com/Richie Chan New operator Yarra Journey Makers, a newly formed Joint Venture between Transdev and John Holland has been selected to operate and maintain Melbourne’s 250-kilometre tram network for an initial term of nine years, beginning this December. This represents a $6.8 billion contract to operate the world’s largest tram network, which manages 500 trams, 1600 tram stops, 24 routes and more than 250 kilometres of double track.
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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
New Civil Engineer
JULY 2, 2024
The second annual NCE Awards was held in central London last night 2 July to recognise the cream of the crop in the broad and inspiring UK civil engineering industry. The post Cream of the civil engineering crop recognised at NCE Awards 2024 appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction News
JULY 2, 2024
The number of Health and Safety Executive (HSE) investigations into falls from height in construction has dropped starkly, Construction News can reveal. Prospect, the union representing HSE inspectors, warned that the organisation has scaled back its investigations across all types and abolished its construction division.… The post Revealed: sharp drop in work at height safety investigations appeared first on Construction News.
New Civil Engineer
JULY 2, 2024
A £62M battery energy storage system (Bess) providing 100MW of green energy capacity is planned at a 1.2ha site at Teesworks following an agreement between Teesworks Ltd and Energy Optimisation Solutions (EOS). The post £62M 100MW battery storage facility planned at Teesworks appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Placements
JULY 2, 2024
IIT Gandhinagar Recruitment 2024 for Various Posts | 45 Posts | 15-07-2024 IIT Gandhinagar Recruitment 2024 for Various Posts with 45 Posts vacancies, last date to apply is 15-07-2024. The post IIT Gandhinagar Recruitment 2024 for Various Posts | 45 Posts | 15-07-2024 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.
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New Civil Engineer
JULY 2, 2024
Northumbrian Water has put out a call for contractors to submit bids for a place on its £160M reactive sewerage repair and maintenance framework. The post Northumbrian Water seeks suppliers for £160M reactive sewerage repair and maintenance framework appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Equipment World
JULY 2, 2024
Dickerson Custom Trucks transformed a 1996 Peterbilt 379 into a unique showpiece with Cat 3412 engine for Mid-America Trucking Show Big Rig Build-Off.
New Civil Engineer
JULY 2, 2024
Portsmouth Water’s £325M Havant Thicket reservoir will feature “meticulously planned and executed” civil infrastructure to meet current and future needs according to the project’s engineering consultant GHD. The post GHD details ‘meticulously planned and executed’ civils at Havant Thicket reservoir appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
iField Smart
JULY 2, 2024
Revolutionizing Construction Management: A Deep Dive into the Best Construction Scheduling Software Construction scheduling is a complex dance of resources, timelines, and dependencies. Traditionally, this was managed with spreadsheets and whiteboards, but today’s technology offers sophisticated software solutions to streamline the process and ensure projects stay on track.
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Aerial imagery has emerged as a necessary tool for architecture, engineering, and construction firms seeking to improve pre-construction site analysis, make more informed planning decisions, and ensure all stakeholders have access to an accurate visualization of the site to keep the project moving forward. Download our guide and take a deeper look at how aerial imagery can be leveraged to drive project efficiency by reducing unnecessary site visits and providing the accurate details required to
New Civil Engineer
JULY 2, 2024
Network Rail has begun a project to replace 7km of railway track running through the Severn Tunnel that will see the route closed for over two weeks. The post Network Rail begins replacement of 7km of track in Severn Tunnel appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Placements
JULY 2, 2024
CEL Recruitment 2024 for Managers and Engineers | 30 Posts | 12-07-2024 CEL Recruitment 2024 for Managers and Engineers with 30 Posts vacancies, last date to apply for this job is 12-07-2024 The post CEL Recruitment 2024 for Managers and Engineers | 30 Posts | 12-07-2024 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.
New Civil Engineer
JULY 2, 2024
Where do you start when creating a social value strategy? What should you be measuring and how do you operationalise it? Creating an effective approach to social value is a complex challenge and the stakes are high, with stakeholders increasingly scrutinising unsupported claims. The post Trading anxiety for action: How to create a robust social value foundation appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Job Order Contracting
JULY 2, 2024
Fact: DoD Facilites Sustainment Practices NOT KEEPING PACE with Changing Landscape Delivering integrated and transparent Sustainment Capability must be a priority! Integrated and outcome-based performance-based planning, procurement, and project delivery teams are needed to drive progress towards required cost effective Sustainment capabilities, capacities, and operational outcomes.
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