Construction Dive

OCTOBER 10, 2024

One of the heftiest citations issued last quarter was to the contractor responsible for the January hangar collapse in Idaho.

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OCTOBER 10, 2024

The new signature 266-foot pedestrian bridge was designed with community input, opens in 2026 Buffalo, N.Y. – The 266-foot Ralph Wilson Park bridge was successfully installed over the I-190, marking another important milestone in the complex construction project underway at the park. Designed with community input to increase access to the waterfront, the bridge will create a stunning new pedestrian and bicyclist entrance to Ralph Wilson Park when it opens to the public in early 2026.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The storm shredded the canvas dome — designed to withstand 115 mph winds — of the Tampa Bay MLB park, built in 1990.

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OCTOBER 10, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. & WESTMINSTER, Colo., — Florida A&M University (FAMU) and Trimble (Nasdaq: TRMB) celebrated the grand opening of the new Trimble Technology Lab at the Tallahassee campus on October 2. This event marks a major milestone as FAMU becomes the first Historically Black College and University (HBCU) to host a Trimble Technology Lab (TTL).

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Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The Illinois-based contractor cited its recent growth and geographic expansion as the impetus for the promotions.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The new chair of the Parliamentary transport select committee Ruth Cadbury has told NCE she doesn’t think the aviation sector properly compensates for its climate impact. The post New transport select committee chair says aviation doesn’t compensate for climate impact appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Pending home sales in the U.S. are back up, posting the highest gain since 2021. According to housing market platform Redfin, pending home sales rose 2% in the four weeks ending Oct. 6, marking the largest increase in three years. Additionally, mortgage-purchase applications increased by 8% month-over-month, and new listings are up 5.7% year-over-year.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 10, 2024

HM Treasury has confirmed that its 10-year infrastructure strategy and new body combining the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) and the Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) will launch in spring 2025. The post Treasury details 10-year infrastructure plan and new delivery body to be launched in spring appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 10, 2024

While the U.S. continues to face a housing shortage, a recent report from online lending marketplace Lending Tree shows many homes across the country actually remain vacant. Many homes are temporarily vacant, with over 5.6 million vacant units in the 50 largest metropolitan areas. New Orleans, Miami, and Tampa, Fla., have the highest vacancy rates at 14.5%, 12.92%, and 11.81%, respectively.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Five-story, 102-bed tower and maternal health overbuild will bring increased capacity and services to Gloucester County facility Mullica Hill, New Jersey – O’Donnell & Naccarato (O&N), a leading and employee-owned structural engineering firm headquartered in Philadelphia, is pleased to announce the groundbreaking of a new five-story, 102-bed tower as part of a planned expansion to Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Work on the High Speed 2 (HS2) Interchange Station in Solihull is seeing progress as a team of 20 engineers working for Balfour Beatty Vinci (BBV) has lifted 15 “colossal” bridge beams into position. The post HS2 Interchange Station progresses with 15 ‘colossal’ bridge beams lifted into position appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Placements

OCTOBER 10, 2024

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Aecom and archiects WW+P have been selected by Transport for London (TfL) to author a feasibility study on four new stations to be built as part of the Bakerloo Line Extension. The post Bakerloo Line Extension: Aecom and WW+P appointed for feasibility study on 4 new stations appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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OCTOBER 10, 2024

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has announced a long duration energy storage (LDES) cap and floor investment scheme to help bring forward more energy storage schemes. The post Government investment scheme launched to support long duration energy storage appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Roads Online

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Image: stock.adobe.com/Naypong Studio. Whether its Recycled Asphalt Pavement (RAP), self-healing concrete, cutting-edge textiles, or even 3D-printed components, the infrastructure sector is accelerating the development and distribution of innovative materials. Our coverage in the December edition of Roads & Infrastructure Magazine offers a comprehensive look at how the supply of these innovative materials is paving the way for smarter, more resilient and more sustainable infrastructure.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 10, 2024

A group of 65 climate groups and trade unions have unified in a call for the government to provide £1.9bn to help offshore oil and gas workers to move to renewable energy work. The post Climate groups and trade unions call for £1.9bn to help oil and gas workers transition to renewables appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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BDC Network

OCTOBER 10, 2024

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Associated British Ports (ABP) has announced a strategic collaboration with Sarens, a heavy lift provider, to accelerate the deployment of floating offshore wind (Flow) from Port Talbot. The post Associated British Ports partners with heavy lift provider Sarens on floating offshore wind appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Roads Online

OCTOBER 10, 2024

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The British Construction Industry Awards (BCIAs) took place last night, 9 October, at London’s glamorous Grosvenor House Hotel to celebrate the best projects, initiatives and innovations across the whole built environment. The post British Construction Industry Awards 2024 winners push boundaries for positive impact appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Construction Index

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The Coal Authority has awarded Kier a £6.5m contract to design and build a water treatment scheme.

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Roads Online

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Primal Surfacing is adding another two sprayers to its growing machinery fleet. Images: SRE. Primal Surfacing has benefitted from a long-standing partnership with Specialised Roading Equipment (SRE) for its machinery needs. Now the group is adding two new SRE sprayers, marking a continuation of this decade-long connection. P rimal Surfacing (part of the VSA Roads Group) is regarded as one of the leading providers of road construction and maintenance services around the country.

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The Construction Index

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Weston Homes has struck its first major forward fund deal with Royal London Asset Management to develop its £110m Bracknell Beeches project into a build-to-rent (BTR) scheme.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Even before projects reach the shovel-ready phase, a “business as usual” mindset can stunt sustainability goals, says John Delaney, sustainability director at Beyer Blinder Belle Architects & Planners.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 10, 2024

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The Construction Index

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Construction consultant Aecom and architect Weston Williamson & Partners (WWP) have been appointed to deliver a feasibility study for the proposed Bakerloo Line extension.

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For Construction Pros

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Construction businesses, contractors, and fleet managers are using AI, IoT, and machine learning as part of connected fleet management systems to modernize their operations and boost productivity, efficiency, and sustainability.

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