Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The legislation, which would permit teens 16 and older to work on roofing projects, also expands recruitment efforts in the trades.

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Permits 418

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Chad Snyder Assumes Managing Director Position in Houston HOUSTON, TX — Global engineering firm, Walter P Moore, announces a key transition within the firm’s Parking Consulting team which provides a comprehensive suite of services for planning, designing, and operating parking systems both nationally and internationally. Chad Snyder has been promoted to Managing Director for the Parking Consulting team’s Houston office, serving the central region of the country effective immediately.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

From St. Louis to Denver, Houston and Des Moines, aviation projects are taking off, boosted by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

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Prodyogi

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Architects and engineers in 2023 are crafting earthquake-proof buildings using smart designs and innovative materials. These advancements are crucial for ensuring utmost stability and safety for everyone inside.New Wilshire Grand Center, CaliforniaIn this article, we will discuss in brief the basics of earthquake-proof buildings and related innovations.

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Construction Equipment

Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

While disputes between contractors and design teams are growing, planning and communication can mitigate this friction, legal experts say.

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Communication 348

Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The U.S. offshore wind industry remains financially troubled, but industry groups are hopeful about recent moves forward for major projects.

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Approvals 307

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Established in 1985, Stellar is an industry-leading design-build firm that incorporates architecture, engineering, and construction into an integrated approach. Each division focuses on its area of expertise, and they work together to provide clients with the one-on-one attention required to achieve the company’s mission of creating long-term value by understanding each customer’s goals and delivering comprehensive, innovative solutions that exceed their expectations.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Despite some massive office projects scraping the sky, Dodge chief economist Richard Branch still expects starts in the sector to tumble.

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Prodyogi

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Architects and engineers in 2023 are crafting earthquake-proof buildings using smart designs and innovative materials. These advancements are crucial for ensuring utmost stability and safety for everyone inside.New Wilshire Grand Center, CaliforniaIn this article, we will discuss in brief the basics of earthquake-proof buildings and related innovations.

Building Design 130

Building Design Building Materials Engineering 130

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Construction Management

Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

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

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The Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Bosch Power Tools Donates Products to Local Schools' Trades Training on Giving Tuesday ibush Tue, 11/28/2023 - 09:14 Bosch is donating more than $20,000 worth of tools and accessories to four high school and pre-college construction trade programs across the U.S. As the demand for skilled workers in construction continues to grow, Bosch Power Tools is stepping up to donate a range of its tools to skilled trades training programs across the U.S. in honor of Giving Tuesday, according to a recent n

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Amid soaring costs, several construction industry giants reported lower gains in recent earnings reports.

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Procore

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement that aims to elevate the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world around them. Procore embraces this day as an opportunity to celebrate employee volunteering, collaborate with other philanthropic organizations, and give back to the construction industry.  Procore employees participate in community engagement activities year-round, from collaborating with our construction nonprofit partners like Habitat for

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Material Storage

Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The contractor has recycled more than 26 million tons of concrete at the home of baseball’s Toronto Blue Jays.

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Construction News

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

More than 50 per cent of construction workers say they have struggled with their mental health, according to software provider Causeway Technologies. The survey was carried out by Causeway’s mental health ambassador, former England footballer Trevor Steven. Steven spoke to more than 1,400 workers over… The post Over half of builders have struggled with mental health appeared first on Construction News.

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Surveying 122

Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Enter by Dec. 15 to show off your company’s holiday spirit in Construction Dive's annual competition.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The University of Washington’s (UW’s) Health Sciences and Education Building (HSEB) in Seattle features a sustainable structural system with cross-laminated timber (CLT), steel, and concrete. The system impacted Seattle Building Code, which previously did not have provisions for hybrid mass timber structures. At the project outset, due to the horizontal floor plan, a through-and-through CLT structure would not be possible.

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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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New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Reinstatement of Northern Ireland’s abandoned railway between Portadown and Armagh is “technically deliverable” according to a study conducted by Aecom on behalf of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon (ABC) Borough Council. The post Reinstatement of abandoned Portadown to Armagh railway line in Northern Ireland gets technical backing appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 115

Construction News

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Two people have been treated by paramedics after a crane collapsed at a construction site in Edinburgh this morning. The jib of a Jaso J380PA luffing crane, owned and operated by Falcon Tower Crane Services, fell down at the Stead’s Place residential development shortly before… The post Two hurt in Edinburgh crane collapse appeared first on Construction News.

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New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Construction of the German portal of the Fehmarnbelt fixed link at Puttgarden on the island of Fehmarn has commenced. The post Concrete works commence at German portal of Fehmarnbelt tunnel appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 107

Equipment World

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The opposition follows the proposed “Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process” proposal on who may accompany OSHA jobsite inspections.

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New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Use of artificial intelligence (AI), implementation of modern methods of construction (MMC) and a comprehensive pipeline of work should be “business as usual” in infrastructure delivery by 2025, according to the Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA). The post IPA wants AI, modern methods of construction, infrastructure pipeline to be ‘business as usual’ by 2025 appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 100

Civil Engineer Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The choices that are available make the task of buying a new lamp complicated. The lamp you choose should provide good light and look great in your home decoration. You also don’t want to spend more than you have to. To make the lamp buying process easier by following these tips below. First you need […] The post How do You Select the Perfect Lamp for Your House Lighting Design?

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Engineering 98

New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Civil engineers should consider the biodiversity impact of the materials they specify says Expedition Engineering's Eva MacNamara. The post Innovative Thinker | Expedition Engineering’s Eva MacNamara advocates biodiversity impact consideration during material selection appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 99

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The renovation and expansion project of the aging, brutalist-style SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center added an aluminum scrim, reminiscent of a tree canopy, to integrate the building with the surrounding urban landscape and incorporate Sacramento’s culture of trees. The scrim design, with three variants of hexagonal perforations, features a material palette emphasizing transparency, a stark contrast to the previous opaque concrete facade, creating a more inviting presence at the pedestrian

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Building Design Structural Systems Building Materials Landscaping 98

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Site Planning

New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The first pipes have been laid on Phase 1 of a 57km water pipeline designed to strengthen water security and resilience across the North East of England. The post Pipelaying gets underway on Northumbrian Water’s £155M water resilience scheme appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Engineering 99

Engineering 99

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

A critical component of Integrated Project Delivery is objective, verifiable, granular local market cost data and and associated and an associated detailed scope of work (SOW) fully communicated with and agreed to by all participants and stakeholders. While IPD has been marketed as an improvement to traditional construction delivery methods (Sutter Health, etc.) and clearly demonstrated obvious benefit, the process has not been maximized.

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New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Transport Scotland has revealed the shortlist of contractors for the long-awaited A9 Dualling: Tomatin to Moy project. The post Transport Scotland reveals shortlisted contractors for long-awaited A9 Tomatin to Moy dualling appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 90