Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funding will go to projects that emphasize data collection and management on construction work in 10 states.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Abstracts Being Accepted Until January 8 Hawthorne, N.J. : Abstracts are being accepted until Monday, January 8 , for original technical papers and panel sessions for DFI’s 49th Annual Conference on Deep Foundations (DFI49), being held October 7-10, in Aurora, Colorado. The conference venue is Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, 7 mi (11 km) from the Denver International Airport.

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Controls Manufacturing Quality Control Infrastructure Development Material Storage 254

Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

University of British Columbia professor Tony Yang believes that new tech will drastically change the construction landscape over the next 10 years.

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Landscaping 301

The Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Complete the NAHB 2023 Member Census by Dec. 31 ibush Wed, 11/29/2023 - 16:37 Help the association better understand the composition and characteristics of its members so it can develop relevant education, advocacy, and networking opportunities The National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) 2023 Builder and Associate Member Census was sent out this week to help the association better understand the composition and characteristics of its members.

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Surveying 130

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

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

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

ChatGPT maker OpenAI currently leads the pack with $11.3 billion in funding, as the tech sector’s rising star also faces a host of challenges.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Stantec-designed facility will support growth of high-performance rechargeable battery manufacturing across Canada MAPLE RIDGE, BC — TSX, NYSE: STN Bringing advanced manufacturing and hundreds of jobs to British Columbia, E-One Moli Energy is building a lithium-ion battery cell manufacturing facility in the province. The CAN $1 billion project will create up to 350 new jobs and secure over 100 existing positions.

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For Construction Pros

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The acquisition will enable Komatsu to develop and produce its own battery-operated construction and mining equipment, through the integration of ABS’ battery technology with Komatsu’s knowledge and network.

Construction Equipment 122

Construction Equipment 122

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Public invited to quarterly update on Port plans The Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility project team will update the public on the status of the Port of Long Beach project during a virtual community meeting at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6. Click here to register. You can join this virtual meeting from a computer, phone and other mobile device. A recording of the meeting will be posted at www.polb.com/PierB for those unable to participate.

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New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

A consistent and clear plan for rail investment will attract private investors who will aid in driving the delivery of major projects, according to Network Rail and National Infrastructure Commission chiefs. The post Hendy and Armitt say consistent rail plan needed to encourage private investment and drive delivery appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 117

Construction Placements

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

ICMR-NIV Recruitment 2023 for Technical Assistant and Technician | 80 Posts | 10-12-2023 ICMR-NIV Recruitment 2023 for Technical Assistant and Technician with 80 Posts vacancies, last date to apply is 10-12-2023 The post ICMR-NIV Recruitment 2023 for Technical Assistant and Technician | 80 Posts | 10-12-2023 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Engineering 112

New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) has released a document outlining its Mersey Tidal barrage proposal, saying it would be the largest engineering and construction project in the North West of the UK. The post Proposed Mersey Tidal barrage would be largest engineering project in North West appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 116

Roads Online

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The Western Australian Government has confirmed the preferred design and location for a new container terminal in Kwinana. The design of the container terminal will cater for larger ships than the existing Fremantle terminal and also incorporates a redevelopment of the Kwinana Bulk Terminal. It will also enable the port to cater for increased volumes of container trade, helping to support economic growth and diversification.

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New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The cost of delivering Norfolk County Council’s Norwich Western Link project has jumped by almost £23M, but central government could cover the shortfall. The post Norwich Western Link road cost jumps £23M due to DfT delay appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 109

Roads Online

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Caterpillar’s cold planer offerings continue to grow, as does the extent of the company’s after-sales services, including training for its entire cold planer range. Caterpillar’s Luca Mancin explains the value and importance of this support. C aterpillar has long taken pride in the quality and robustness of its equipment. But what good is some of the world’s most advanced road maintenance and servicing equipment if the operator fails to optimise its use?

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New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

This episode focuses on the value of place making within construction and engineering projects. Place making is the practice of ensuring that a project’s outcomes go beyond functionality and deliver something that benefits the society in which it is being constructed. It is ensuring that… The post Podcast | The value of place making in construction and engineering appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Civil Engineer Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Your backyard garden can be an important area of your property that improves your lifestyle. Your goal is to make your garden landscaping fit into the way you live especially if you spend any amount of time during the summer season. It’s the big reason why properties with gardens are highly prized by new home […] The post Redesign Your Garden Landscaping To Suit Your Life first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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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

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Rochdale Borough Council has appointed a contractor to carry out £4M of improvement works to a 90-year-old river crossing. The post Local contractor to undertake £4M strengthening works on 1930s Rochdale bridge appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 103

Equipment World

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Kanga claims its tracked and wheeled Kanga Kid 220 stand-on mini loaders are the "world's smallest multi-task compact skid steer loader.

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Construction Equipment 107

New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) has been awarded £3M for research into non-destructive testing of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC). The post £3M funding awarded for RAAC testing project appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Engineering 101

Engineering 101

ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Using geographic information systems to add quantities of materials and placement of coordinates can help contractors achieve they and their clients' sustainability goals.

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Sustainability 90

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New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Efforts to build offshore wind farms alongside carbon capture facilities have taken a step forward with the launch of two key initiatives. The post Two projects launched to boost colocation of offshore wind and carbon capture projects appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction News

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The Scottish Government has said its new legislative plans to improve energy efficiency in the nation’s housing stock will incentivise construction businesses to invest in upskilling. Zero carbon buildings minister Patrick Harvie said proposals under consultation as part of the long-awaited Heat in Buildings Bill… The post Net-zero reforms to boost construction, says Scots government appeared first on Construction News.

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New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

A project to boost the resilience of Denver’s water supply will triple the capacity of Gross Reservoir by raising the crest of its dam. The post Future of Water | Colorado dam raised to triple reservoir capacity appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 97

ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

As the last of 41 workers trapped for 17 days emerged this week, there are growing calls to reemphasize safety and geology risks as the nation embarks on a rapid infrastructure buildout.

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New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The UK’s difficult planning process is impacting the nation’s drought resilence and water supply more than a lack of investment, according to Ofwat’s chief executive. The post Ofwat chief: Planning process impacts drought resilience more than lack of investment appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 89

ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

California agencies with tens of billions of dollars of construction joined more than 40 other groups in a movement to drive contracting opportunities for historically underutilized businesses.

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Contracts 81

Alberta Construction

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Alberta’s construction sector continued its strong post-pandemic recovery in 2022, buoyed by further growth in its new-housing market and by increased activity across its non-residential sector. Market conditions remain strained, as a result, as many residential-sector trades, in particular, reported recruiting challenges. The outlook calls for construction employment to remain unchanged in 2023, before experiencing a series of contractions through at least 2026 as the residential-construction s

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Contracts 71