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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Civil + Structural Engineer

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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Public Works Foundation Systems Building Design Structural Systems 264

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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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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Engineering Sustainability 144

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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

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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Engineering 131

The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 10, 2024

With homeownership becoming increasingly unattainable due to rising prices, high mortgage rates, and limited housing availability, more people are turning to single-family rentals. The number of single-family renter households has grown to over 14.2 million in 2024, and the demand only continues to rise. Online real estate marketplace Point2Homes surveyed more than 1,500 renters to understand how developers and investors can better meet the needs of these renters.

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Real Estate Development Surveying 130

The Construction Index

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Developer Downing has submitted plans for a student accommodation and commercial development in Wandsworth, south London.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 10, 2024

While many parts of the marketplace saw a general decline in activity throughout 2024, the luxury housing market saw some growth. According to a report from online real estate database PropertyShark, 67% of the 100 most expensive U.S. zip codes experienced a rise in median sales prices, compared with only 29% in 2023. A record 15 zip codes had median sales prices over $4 million, while only 15 remained below $2 million.

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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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Lifts Engineering 119

Speaker: Timothy Allsopp

Payment challenges often lead to delayed projects, financial bottlenecks, and strained relationships. With construction projects becoming more complex, outdated processes are no longer sustainable. By refining financial workflow, companies can improve cash flow, reduce error, and foster trust between stakeholders. Discover practical strategies for redesigning payment systems to overcome workflow challenges while creating a smoother, more reliable process for contractors and subcontractors alike.

Building Automation

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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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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Building Design Contracts 115

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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The Construction Index

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Galliford Try is moving on site imminently for its £135m Wigan Galleries scheme.

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Contracts 114

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Construction Management

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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Engineering 111

Construction Placements

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right Construction Adhesive for Your Project Choosing the right construction adhesive is key to ensuring the strength and durability of your project. This guide breaks down adhesive types for various materials and applications, helping you make informed decisions based on your project’s needs. The post The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right Construction Adhesive for Your Project appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Building Materials 105

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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Engineering 109

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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Infrastructure Development Sustainability 105

Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.

Risk Management

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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Engineering 105

Roads Online

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Image: stock.adobe.com/YARphotographer. Guidance, safety and efficiency. These are the core purposes and benefits of road line markings, an often understated and under-appreciated component of road infrastructure development. That’s why we want to lift the lid on road line markings as part of Roads & Infrastructure Magazine’s December edition. If you’re a road line marking provider, have benefitted from road line markings on your infrastructure project, or have expertise to share in the spac

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Infrastructure Development Lifts Sustainability 105

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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Lifts Collaboration Engineering 105

Roads Online

OCTOBER 10, 2024

As an experienced provider, Holz Heavy Haulage is capable of moving objects of all sizes to many different regions across the country. Images: Holz Heavy Haulage/TRT. Holz Heavy Haulage’s heavy load transport expertise is backed by its leaders guarantee of professional service and transport options virtually Australia-wide. Covering an entire nation isn’t easy, but OEM Manufacturer TRT is helping to ease the burden.

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Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Building Materials Manufacturing Controls Manufacturing Modular Construction 105

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Cost Control

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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Government Works Engineering 105

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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Construction Machinery Construction Equipment Ceiling Systems Controls Manufacturing 105

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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Flooring Systems Structural Systems Facility Management Roofing Systems 100

Construction Placements

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Construction Project Leads: The Ultimate Guide to Finding and Converting Leads Discover effective strategies for finding and converting construction project leads. From lead generation platforms to CRM tools, this guide covers everything you need to know to grow your construction business. The post Construction Project Leads: The Ultimate Guide to Finding and Converting Leads appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Construction Management

Construction News

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Eleanor Eaton is managing director at health and safety consultancy CQMS Ltd As the construction industry faces ever-growing demands and pressures, the mental health of its workers is a rising concern. Health and safety procedures – typically focused on preventing physical injury – are critically… The post World Mental Health Day 2024: How physical health and safety underpins mental wellbeing appeared first on Construction News.

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Construction Management 98

BDC Network

OCTOBER 10, 2024

How to get your construction team engaged and on board with new processes 0 dbarista Thu, 10/10/2024 - 09:48 Contractors Discover practical strategies to boost employee engagement and create a collaborative environment where your team feels valued and motivated to contribute to your company’s vision. Todd Dawalt, Founder of Construction Leading Edge Contractors Did you know that only 15% of employees are engaged while the rest of the 85% isn’t?

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Collaboration 98

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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Sustainability 85

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Engage in data driven cost estimating with objective, verifiable, and current local market labor, material, and equipment price books from 4BT (Four BT, LLC). Approximately 90,000 line items including demolition lines and line item modifiers available within an easy-to-use web application. [contact-form] The post Data Driven Cost Estimating appeared first on 4BT.

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Estimating Lean Construction 84

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