New Civil Engineer

APRIL 25, 2024

The Labour Party has detailed its plans for the UK’s railway network including renationalisation, implementation of a whole-system approach and empowering “rail professionals and experts”, if it comes into power following the next General Election. The post Labour rail strategy: renationalise services, employ system thinking and empower experts appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 95

Construction Dive

APRIL 25, 2024

The development, adjacent to the Orlando Magic’s arena, includes a hotel, housing and an entertainment venue and is set to break ground this year.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 25, 2024

ROCKFORD, Illinois – Fehr Graham , a leading Midwest engineering and environmental firm, announces the hiring of Kyle Saunders as Chief Strategy Officer. With more than a decade of experience in municipal leadership and water infrastructure, Saunders joins Fehr Graham’s administrative leadership team. He is spearheading the firm’s growth strategies, analyzing operational Key Performance Indicators and fostering relationships across the firm.

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Construction Dive

APRIL 25, 2024

Mayor Andre Dickens decried the actions that have damaged construction equipment and disrupted work but said that the project will finish on time.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 25, 2024

Jay Aber, P.E., PTOE, a nationally recognized innovative leader in the transportation safety industry, has joined HDR’s traffic engineering practice. Aber, based in Kansas City, will build upon HDR’s commitment to progressive transportation safety, Complete Streets and multimodal planning solutions across all modes of transportation. “Jay’s dedication to helping clients identify, prioritize and implement solutions to create safer and more equitable transportation systems is inspirational,”

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 25, 2024

Investing in a true U.S. innovation, Los Angeles International Airports has revealed photos and details of its new concourse project, “utilizing a first-of-its-kind construction technique called Offsite Construction and Relocation (OCR) … being built in nine segments roughly a mile and a half away from the project’s site.” LAX’s Midfield Satellite Concourse South, known as MSC South, is taking shape on the open site and will be moved, segment by segment, to its location extending the West Gates

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Structural Systems Energy Efficiency Controls Manufacturing Building Controls 130

Construction Dive

APRIL 25, 2024

The CEO of Miller Construction talks with Construction Dive about industrial activity, financing challenges and one silver lining: lower construction costs.

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The Construction Index

APRIL 25, 2024

A Kent housing company has been fined £528,000 after an employee repairing a fence post inadvertently struck an underground cable, suffering burns to his face.

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New Civil Engineer

APRIL 25, 2024

The first vertical launch into space from the UK is closer to happening after SaxaVord Spaceport in Shetland was granted a range licence by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). The post Shetland spaceport closer to vertical launch off after gaining crucial licence appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 107

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Construction Management

The Construction Index

APRIL 25, 2024

Norcros, the listed bathroom and kitchen products manufacturer, has entered into an agreement to sell Johnson Tiles UK to its management team.

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Construction Management 128

Construction Placements

APRIL 25, 2024

Discover Your Readiness for a Postgraduate Degree in Construction Management with Our Free Online Test Considering a postgraduate degree in Construction Management? Gauge your readiness with our free, detailed online test designed specifically for aspiring construction managers. The post Discover Your Readiness for a Postgraduate Degree in Construction Management with Our Free Online Test appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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The Construction Index

APRIL 25, 2024

Argyll & Bute Council has begun the development of an outline business case for a £43m school and community campus on the Isle of Mull.

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New Civil Engineer

APRIL 25, 2024

Murphy has started replacing 235m of some of London’s “largest and leakiest Victorian pipes” on Baker Street for Thames Water. The post Thames Water starts £20M upgrade of Baker Street pipes appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 104

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The Constructor

APRIL 25, 2024

The installation process and methods of pile foundations are critical components of any construction project, paralleling the importance of the design process. Careful consideration and selection of installation methods and equipment are essential to prevent damages to the piles and ensure the structural integrity of the foundation. This article provides a detailed examination of various […] The post Methods of Installing Pile Foundations appeared first on The Constructor.

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Construction Equipment Geotechnical Engineering Engineering 98

New Civil Engineer

APRIL 25, 2024

Construction workers on the Sizewell C nuclear power plant in Suffolk will receive “best in class” employment conditions, while 500 will be housed at a nearby Pontins holiday resort. The post Sizewell C agrees ‘best in class’ conditions for workers and Pontins accommodation appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 99

Civil Engineer Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

Tankless water heaters are beginning to grow in popularity, and for good reason. These units have the ability to supply a continuous flow of hot water, are far more compact than tank-type models and use less energy. So, is it worth it to switch to a tankless water heater ? First, let’s discover how they […] The post Tankless Water Heaters: Are They Worth It?

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Engineering 98

New Civil Engineer

APRIL 25, 2024

Cement plants are under constant pressure to avoid operational halts to fulfil the ongoing demands of construction sectors. They face complex challenges including outdated machinery, strict environmental mandates, and unpredictable spare parts supply. A notable approach gaining traction to navigate these challenges involves enhancing digitisation,… The post Digitisation in cement production: 3D scanning, reverse engineering and wear design optimisation appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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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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Equipment World

APRIL 25, 2024

Sam Descutner's YouTube channel “Scrappy Industries” has more than 60,000 followers watching his equipment rescue missions.

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Construction Equipment 115

New Civil Engineer

APRIL 25, 2024

High Speed 2 (HS2) Ltd has released images of the first completed sections of the viaduct that will carry high-speed services into Birmingham Curzon Street station, being constructed by BBV (Balfour Beatty Vinci JV). The post HS2 reveals first completed sections of Birmingham Curzon Street viaduct appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 96

Construction Specifier

APRIL 25, 2024

An exterior view from the street of 619 Ponce. Photo courtesy Jamestown LP Atlanta, Ga. is now home to its first mass timber loft building, 619 Ponce, designed by Jamestown LP, a design-focused real estate investment and management firm. The four-story building covers a 10,683 m 2 (115,000 sf) area. Out of this, 8,175 m 2 (88,000 sf) is going to be used for office space, and 2,508 m 2 (27,000 sf) for retail space.

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New Civil Engineer

APRIL 25, 2024

The deck of a new £6M “Beacon” bridge which connects two lift shafts has been installed by Network Rail at its Garforth station, west of Leeds, as part of the Access for All programme. The post Network Rail installs deck of UK’s first £6M ‘Beacon’ accessible bridge at Garforth appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Roads Online

APRIL 25, 2024

The Caterpillar RM400 Road Reclaimer was critical for Stabilcorp’s works in New South Wales. Image: Stabilcorp Stabilcorp, working with Caterpillar, has been helping flood-impacted communities to recover through repaired local transport infrastructure. I n February 2022, an inundation of rain smashed New South Wales, resulting in one of Australia’s most catastrophic flooding events.

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Building Commissioning Building Controls Maintenance Property Management 89

New Civil Engineer

APRIL 25, 2024

Government decision making processes can hamper project planning and delivery. Construction leaders feel that too often, ministers ignore the wider benefits of individual projects. So what should the infrastructure sector do to help the government appreciate the benefits it generates? The post Debate | Getting the industry’s message across to the government appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 87

The Construction Index

APRIL 25, 2024

Nearly six million square metres of external wall insulation was installed in UK last year.

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Surveying 120

ENR Construction

APRIL 25, 2024

The funding agreement with the U.S. Commerce Dept. was contingent on Micron Technologies' recently announced pledge to invest $50 billion in the plants over the next five years.

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Roads Online

APRIL 25, 2024

Graphic/image courtesy of Bentley Systems. Material provided by Bentley Systems Amidst unprecedented growth in infrastructure investment, Australia and New Zealand are grappling with significant challenges posed by factors like population growth and climate change. Addressing these challenges demands a departure from conventional approaches. Illuminate is a focal point for adopting new strategies in infrastructure planning and delivery to better serve our communities and businesses.

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For Construction Pros

APRIL 25, 2024

The 4Cs are a roadmap for how to approach communal work, while IT and project information management are the avenues by which this work is coordinated.

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The Construction Index

APRIL 25, 2024

Fareham Borough Council planning committee has approved the construction of another tranche of house-building at Welborne, a new garden village that is under development.

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Approvals 73