Construction Dive

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Chip factories, battery plants and data centers require more steel than typical commercial construction, according to a new report.

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DECEMBER 5, 2023

The International Code Council will provide expertise and solutions for governments and the building sector to help address the changing climate Washington D.C. – The International Code Council, the leading global provider of building safety solutions and a member of the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC), will be presenting at COP28 throughout the two-week event.

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Construction Dive

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The St. Louis and Minneapolis facilities are slated to open in January and March, respectively, building on the Walmart-owned retailer’s plan to advance its end-to-end supply chain capabilities.

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The Pro Builder

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Set Your Build-to-Rent Product Apart With Unique Floor Plans ibush Tue, 12/05/2023 - 16:51 Unit floor plans in BTR communities can include thoughtful design solutions to boost marketability while still maximizing efficiency and yielding the highest possible return While rental communities offer a unique opportunity for providing the highest level of lifestyle as efficiently as possible, achieving the greatest return requires balancing unit efficiency with marketability.

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Construction Dive

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The new attraction allows tourists to perch atop a beam like the workers who built the skyscraper in 1932.

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Construction Dive

DECEMBER 5, 2023

State officials delayed the Brighton Park project designed to hold up to 2,000 people after potentially toxic materials were found on site.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Hawthorne, N.J. – DFI’s membership voted to elect two new members to the DFI Board of Trustees. Their terms begin on January 1, 2024. Members also re-elected four trustees for new 3-year terms. The newly elected trustees are Silas Nichols, P.E., Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA’s) Office of Infrastructure, and Kathryn Petek, Ph.D., P.E., Shannon & Wilson.

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Construction Dive

DECEMBER 5, 2023

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

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DECEMBER 5, 2023

Workorder continues to grow with a new name and upcoming launch event San Francisco – Workorder, the leader in providing collaborative software solutions for the construction industry, today announced a rebrand initiative and unveiled a new name for its platform, Workpack. This strategic move marks a milestone in the company’s journey toward revolutionizing the construction industry through working collaboratively as a “pack” using its innovative AI solutions.

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Construction Dive

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The U.S. division of the Sweden-based firm will construct the STEM facility for North Carolina State University, the fifth project it has undertaken for the school.

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The Pro Builder

DECEMBER 5, 2023

NAHB CEO and President Jim Tobin's 2024 Housing Outlook ibush Tue, 12/05/2023 - 09:53 From affordability to homebuyer trends, Tobin offer insights into the future of the housing market CEO and president of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Jim Tobin recently joined the RealTrending podcast to offer insights into the future of the housing market.

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Construction Dive

DECEMBER 5, 2023

During her nine-year tenure with the firm, DeBenedetti has led 650 employees and overseen annual revenue over $1.5 billion.

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The Pro Builder

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The Secret of Easy Client Collaboration on a Home Build kcichowicz Tue, 12/05/2023 - 08:46 Case Study Image Building a custom home can oftentimes feel intimidating to homeowners. For custom builders, this becomes a challenge in guiding prospective home buyers to feel less overwhelmed and more confident whether they are building their first or dream home.

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New Civil Engineer

DECEMBER 5, 2023

A Northamptonshire viaduct has become the first on the HS2 project to have all its deck beams installed. The post First HS2 viaduct deck beam installation completed in Northamptonshire appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Pro Builder

DECEMBER 5, 2023

FusionFrame One door frame: Fast, easy, perfect installation. kcichowicz Tue, 12/05/2023 - 07:57 Depth-adjustable brickmould ensures a perfect, weather-tight install even in out-of-plumb openings. A composite exterior laminated to an engineered wood core ensures maintenance-free performance. Enabled Active FusionFrame One door frame: Fast, easy, perfect installation.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 5, 2023

CHICAGO — H.W. Lochner Inc. (Lochner), a leading provider of infrastructure planning and engineering services, has been selected by the Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) in South Dakota to lead the pavement rehabilitation and electrical systems replacement for Runway 13-31, addressing critical needs outlined in the airport’s Capital Improvement Project program.

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New Civil Engineer

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Plans are in place for a £360M investment for improvements and major projects on Lincolnshire’s highways, while Balfour Beatty has signed a new £330M highways maintenance contract with the county council. The post Plans for £360M Lincolnshire highways investment while Balfour extends maintenance contract 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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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 5, 2023

An aerial view rendering of the expanded Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio. Images courtesy Practice for Architecture and Urbanism (PAU). The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio, recently broke ground on the 4,645-m 2 (50,000-sf) expansion project, which will allow the museum to better serve the millions of visitors it sees from across the U.S. and around the world.

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New Civil Engineer

DECEMBER 5, 2023

While a lot of attention has been paid to how the money due to be spent on Phase 2 of HS2 will be reallocated to projects under the banner of Network North, construction on the Phase 1 section from Old Oak Common in west London… The post Decisions are needed now to deliver best value out of revised HS2 line appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Equipment World

DECEMBER 5, 2023

New to the lineup is the Trailhunter with standard hybrid engine, which Toyota calls “the most powerful powertrain ever offered on Tacoma.

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New Civil Engineer

DECEMBER 5, 2023

There has been a worker fatality at Laing O’Rourke’s Oxford North work site. The post Fatality on Laing O’Rourke site in Oxford appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Skanska has appointed Tracy Hunt, a company leader for almost three decades, as executive vice-president and general manager for Florida. Photo courtesy Skanska. Construction firm Skanska has named Tracy Hunt, a company leader for almost three decades, as executive vice-president and general manager overseeing the organization’s building and construction operations for the state of Florida.

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New Civil Engineer

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The development corporation behind the Old Oak Common regeneration in West London is searching for suppliers to deliver its proposed £800M heat network, which would be powered by waste heat from data centres. The post Suppliers sought for creation of £800M West London heat network appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 5, 2023

L-R: Brent McClure, Kaori Abiko, Katie Gutierrez, Chris Wasney, Monique Wood, Mousam Adcock, and Matt Dohrmann. Photo courtesy CAW Architects. CAW Architects, a firm committed to architecture for social change, design excellence, and progressive values, appointed five new partners, cementing the firm’s status as a majority women-led practice. For decades, the firm has been at the forefront of reshaping the education space in California through design with an award-winning portfolio spanning elem

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Construction News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

A man in his 40s has died from his injuries after falling from height while working at Laing O’Rourke’s Oxford North innovation district. Police and ambulance services were called to the site yesterday (4 December) at 10.15am, but the man died at the scene. Work… The post Man dies after fall at Laing O’Rourke site appeared first on Construction News.

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Construction Placements

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Top Construction Equipment Manufactures in the USA Discover the giants of the U.S. construction equipment industry. From Caterpillar to Kobelco, learn how these top companies are driving innovation and efficiency in construction technology. The post Top Construction Equipment Manufactures in the USA appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Construction News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

HMRC is chasing £16.5m from demolition firm Squibb Group after its fraud unit found the firm’s directors had spent millions of pounds of company funds on personal expenses. Yesterday, the High Court granted a winding-up order against the firm, bringing in the official receiver to… The post HMRC chasing £16.5m from Squibb Group over alleged tax fraud appeared first on Construction News.

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Civil Engineer Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

There are two main types of casters used in the industry. The first type is the tapered roller that is used to grind and spin heavy objects. The second type is the non-tapered type that can also be used to grind, spin and move heavy objects. These are often swivel casters with lock. There are […] The post Facts About the Two Main Caster Wheels first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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