Construction Dive

OCTOBER 17, 2024

After briefly falling at the end of the summer, the amount of work on builders’ books rose again following the Fed’s loosening last month.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Integration Allows Secure Management of HCSS Plans and Field Apps on Mobile Devices in Heavy Civil Construction Applications SUGAR LAND, Texas — HCSS, the leading provider of software helping heavy civil construction businesses streamline their operations, is proud to announce that two of its core mobile applications, HCSS Plans and HCSS Field, are now fully integrated with Microsoft Intune.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 17, 2024

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

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Beauty has a direct impact on the brain and overall well-being, making interior design an important asset to consider when developing a housing community. Multi-Housing News spoke with Mary Cook, founder of interior design firm Mary Cook Associates, to understand how better interiors can influence the happiness and comfort of a community. According to Cook, whether it's from better lighting or a well-planned room layout, recognizing beauty triggers neurological activity that brings a sense

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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.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Construction Dive talks with organizers of the event to learn whether the sector has made strides in welcoming a broader array of workers.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 17, 2024

THE 2024 ALEXANDER D. WILSON MEMORIAL AWARD WASHINGTON, DC – The Steel Bridge Task Force, which is comprised of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), National Steel Bridge Alliance (NSBA) and American Association of State and Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Steel and Metals Technical Committee, has named David Stoddard, senior steel applications engineer of SSAB Americas, as the recipient of the 2024 Alexander D.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 17, 2024

CONCORD, MA – Today marks the launch of Monument Square Strategies , a boutique strategic communications, public engagement, and public affairs firm led by Founder and President, Brian Farber , a 20-year, campaign-minded strategist whose extensive career spans the public and private sectors. Brian served in senior communications and government affairs roles as a political appointee at the U.S.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 17, 2024

If you have the space and legal clearance, building a tiny house can be affordable. According to Fast Company, many tiny homes are becoming more accessible with several options even becoming available to order from Walmart. One option is a 19-by-20-foot expandable prefabricated house—costing just $15,900—which unfolds from a shipping container into a studio cottage with insulated walls, windows, and space for a bedroom, living room, kitchen, dining area, and bathroom.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 17, 2024

High Speed 2 (HS2) may run from London Euston to Crewe, reinstating Phase 2a of the project, following a reversal of government policy. The post Government preparing to announce privately-funded HS2 Phase 2a leg to Crewe appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Although housing affordability has improved in the past year, this hasn’t led to a meaningful increase in existing-home sales. In fact, 2024's total home sales may end up even lower than 2023's 4.09 million, which was already far below pre-pandemic levels of 5.34 million in both 2018 and 2019, according to the ResiClub blog. Sales have been stagnant, and only a 5% increase is expected over the next year.

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For Construction Pros

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The addition of comfort and safety features to work carried out in the elements not only provides a positive environment for operators, but also increases contractor productivity and profitability.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The 45-day public comment period for Draft 3 of the 2024 National Green Building Standard (NGBS) is now open and will close on Nov. 18, 2024. Originally launched in 2007 by the International Code Council and the National Association of Home Builders, the NGBS was the first point-based rating system approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) for green residential construction and development.

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Construction News

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Slow homebuilding output means the government is unlikely to meet its targets, an industry expert has warned. Market data and subdued financial results from housebuilder Bellway have led to concerns that 1.5 million new homes are unlikely to be built by the next election. Dr… The post Slow output leaves 1.5m builds target in doubt appeared first on Construction News.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The International Residential Code specifies two metrics for windows based on climate: SHGC and U-Factor, which measure how energy efficient they are.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The design for Poland’s ambitious new PLN 131bn (£25bn) airport and transport interchange has been completed by an architectural consortium led by Foster + Partners and Buro Happold, with the first phase set to open by 2032. The post Designs for Poland’s new £25bn airport and transport hub finalised appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Construction Index

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Keltbray Infrastructure Services, no longer part of the Keltbray Group, has made its first acquisition under private equity ownership.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Ground investigations that will inform the construction of Cern’s new 91km circumference particle accelerator have commenced. The post Ground investigations for Cern’s new 91km circular particle collider underway appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Equipment World

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Though only 48.5 inches wide, the new Kubota SVL50x CTL can operate a variety of attachments and gets loaded with features found in larger models.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Costain and National Highways have marked a significant milestone on the M6 smart motorway upgrade with the opening of new lanes between Warrington and Wigan this week. The post 16km of new lanes opened on M6 between Warrington and Wigan appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Roads Online

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Image courtesy of Seymour Whyte. A joint venture consisting of Jacobs and Seymour Whyte has been awarded an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management (EPCM) services contract from Sydney Water, for works on the Upper South Creek Networks Program in Western Sydney. The program will use an integrated delivery model to plan, procure, design, build and deliver resilient, affordable and sustainable wastewater services.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Mace Dragados JV (MDJV) has commenced work on the foundations of High Speed 2’s (HS2’s) Birmingham Curzon Street station. The post HS2 | Piling works commence at Birmingham Curzon Street station appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Roads Online

OCTOBER 17, 2024

R&S Grating is among the leading suppliers of high quality grates into Melbourne’s major road projects. Images: R&S Grating. R&S Grating’s story and ongoing success can predominantly be attributed to the company’s commitment to family, and the legacy of its past leaders. Tim Hockham and Steve Skinner reflect on the past and shed some light on the future.

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

In today’s construction market, owners, construction managers, and contractors must navigate increasing challenges, from cost management to project delays. Fortunately, digital tools now offer valuable insights to help mitigate these risks. However, the sheer volume of tools and the complexity of leveraging their data effectively can be daunting. That’s where data-driven construction comes in.

Construction Management

New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The UK and Scottish governments have partnered in a deal to make billions of pounds of funding available for the Scottish clean energy industry and facilitate the transition of oil and gas workers into renewables. The post Billions made available for Scotland’s clean energy industry through agreement with UK government appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Roads Online

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Image courtesy of the Victorian Government. Four projects will share in $800,000 worth of funding to support trials and research of low-cost, cutting-edge safety technology for level crossings. The funding is part of the second round of the Regional Australia Level Crossing Safety Program (RALCSP). Under the first round of the program, $2.8 million was distributed between six projects, which are already underway.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Talk to any commuter, rail professional, local or national politician and their analysis of the UK’s rail industry will be similar – it’s a sector in desperate need of reform. The post The case for a vertically integrated model for the UK’s railways appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 17, 2024

No price tag, timeline or construction procurement status for the major work were disclosed in an Oct. 17-released "vision plan" that was developed with design firms Arup and Skidmore, Owings & Merrill.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The developer of the proposed £2bn tidal barrage and container port across the Wash on England’s east coast has distanced itself from its former analyst who donated £2,500 to an MP that is fighting the project. The post Former analyst for £2bn Wash tidal barrage donated to MP who opposes project appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The D.C., district attorney assets the firm illegally allowed contaminated runoff from an equipment storage yard into the Washington, D.C., stormwater system, but Fort Myer Construction plans to contest the charges in court.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The new parliament, following the 2024 General Election, has elected a swathe of new select committee chairs, all occupying potentially deeply influential positions in their respective portfolio areas. The post Interview: New transport select committee chair on accessibility and transport policy appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The International Code Council has for the first time added a section on tornado resilience to the 2024 version of the International Building Code.

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