Construction Dive
JANUARY 25, 2024
Paying workers off the books robs them of their benefits and hurts contractors who follow the rules by making them less competitive, said a Century Foundation researcher.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JANUARY 25, 2024
Coming to the new 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) LAS VEGAS – Today, the Post-Tensioning Institute (PTI) announced the launch of its Stronger Standards, Exceptional Structures campaign, in preparation for the release of the new 2024 International Residential Code (IRC). The International Code Council (ICC) is set to release the new IRC, which includes a significant update related to post-tensioned slab-on-ground design and construction.
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Construction Dive
JANUARY 25, 2024
It’s anyone’s guess what will happen in the next 12 months, but these insights from construction pros can help bring the year into focus.
Wholsen Construction
JANUARY 25, 2024
The landscape of outpatient healthcare continues to change across the United States. Locally, in Sussex County, the Bayhealth Total Care project blends a variety of healthcare services that traditionally would. The post Bayhealth Total Care – Case Study appeared first on Wohlsen Construction.
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Construction Dive
JANUARY 25, 2024
The firm was assessed the maximum penalty for allegedly allowing a worker to operate equipment without proper training and experience.
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Construction Dive
JANUARY 25, 2024
The Boston-based builder will use the location to grow its presence in the education and healthcare building markets in Northern New England.
The Pro Builder
JANUARY 25, 2024
More Americans Are Moving House in Search of Affordability ibush Thu, 01/25/2024 - 12:25 Lack of affordable homes is motivating some households to relocate to other cities, states, and even regions as they seek a cheaper place to live Housing affordability has always been important, but as home prices reach new highs, the issue of affordability is taking on even greater importance.
Construction Dive
JANUARY 25, 2024
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The Pro Builder
JANUARY 25, 2024
Metros Seeing the Biggest Jumps in Home Inventory ibush Thu, 01/25/2024 - 06:00 While inventory levels are still down compared with historical data, it's reassuring to see recent inventory increases indicating a more positive trend In addition to rising inflation and high mortgage rates, tight home inventory has been a source of frustration for homebuyers and a contributing factor in rising home prices.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
JANUARY 25, 2024
New Learning Content Meets Specific Needs of Utility Companies BALTIMORE, MD ― IMAGINiT Technologies continues to enhance its offerings to help Utility companies increase the adoption of technology that enables them to design, plan, manage and maintain their infrastructure. Now utility companies have access to self-paced learning paths with content that is uniquely focused on the way they use Autodesk and Spatial Business System (SBS) products to exchange important documentation to support inte
Construction News
JANUARY 25, 2024
Luxury-house builder Kenham Building has called in administrators, with all staff made redundant. The west London firm appointed ReSolve partners Cameron Gunn and Chris Farrington as administrators after encountering cashflow problems. Kenham operated for 25 years but hit technical challenges related to groundworks on a… The post Luxury-house builder collapses into administration appeared first on Construction News.
BDC Network
JANUARY 25, 2024
Tactical issues for renovating university research buildings 0 qpurcell Thu, 01/25/2024 - 13:30 Laboratories Matthew Plecity, AIA, ASLA, Principal, GBBN, highlights the connection between the built environment and laboratory research, and weighs the benefits of renovation vs. new construction. Matthew Plecity, AIA, ASLA University Buildings Laboratories Designers Architects Reconstruction & Renovation It is an underappreciated fact that scientific work is closely connected to the built environme
New Civil Engineer
JANUARY 25, 2024
Stockport-based KNDS UK (Krauss-Maffei Wegmann and Nexter) has signed a £150M contract with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to provide military-grade general support bridges. The post MoD awards £150M contract to provide ‘technically advanced’ military bridges appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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Equipment World
JANUARY 25, 2024
Kubota rolled out the next-generation of its largest compact excavator, the 8.4-metric-ton KX080-5, this week at World of Concrete.
Construction Placements
JANUARY 25, 2024
The Importance of Takeoffs in Construction: A Comprehensive Guide Learn why takeoffs are a crucial aspect of construction projects with this comprehensive guide. The post The Importance of Takeoffs in Construction: A Comprehensive Guide appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.
New Civil Engineer
JANUARY 25, 2024
The Coal Authority and Ordnance Survey (OS) have published research which shows there is widespread potential for the use of warm water from disused mine workings in district heating networks across Great Britain. The post Water in disused coal mines could become low carbon heat source across Great Britain appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The Constructor
JANUARY 25, 2024
In the realm of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), where governments and private entities collaborate to tackle infrastructure projects, risks abound. It is imperative for both public and private stakeholders to not only comprehend these risks but also devise strategies to mitigate them effectively. The allure of PPPs lies in the promise of rewards, but these rewards […] The post Risks in Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Projects appeared first on The Constructor.
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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
New Civil Engineer
JANUARY 25, 2024
Updated standards for cement replacement in concrete could help construction slash its carbon footprint, if widely adopted. The post New standards boost cement replacement options in concrete appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Specifier
JANUARY 25, 2024
Brooklyn’s iconic waterfront has welcomed The Refinery at Domino, a historic 19 th -century sugar factory transformed into a cutting-edge, 15-story, 42,735-m 2 (460,000-sf) Class A office space. Developed by Two Trees Management, a real estate development firm, this architectural gem is the centerpiece of the 0.4-ha (11-acre) Domino Sugar Factory site.
New Civil Engineer
JANUARY 25, 2024
The West Midlands mayor has said he is “very confident” there will be rail improvements between Birmingham and Manchester and is expecting to submit a proposal government this summer. The post Mayor ‘very confident’ of enhanced rail north of Birmingham as HS2 Curzon Street works start appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
ENR Construction
JANUARY 25, 2024
Visionaries making the path to decarbonization easier to follow. Skilled managers called in to create expedited fixes in the face of structural failures or to avert disaster.
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New Civil Engineer
JANUARY 25, 2024
The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has called on civil engineers and other built environment professionals to focus on supporting the delivery of the UN’s sustainable development goals (SDGs). The post ICE pushes civil engineers to help achieve UN sustainability goals appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Alberta Construction
JANUARY 25, 2024
Thank you for your interest and participation in the Construction New Talent Program. Together we have supported over 300 work placements for Alberta post-secondary students and graduates! Our program will conclude its third and final year on April 30th, 2024. Only placements worked before that date will qualify for the grant, at which time placements will be closed and begin he reimbursement process.
ENR Construction
JANUARY 25, 2024
On March 22, 2023, two cars traveling at excessive speeds on the I-695 inner loop in Baltimore, Md., struck each other, with the impact sending one vehicle through an opening of a concrete work zone barrier on the center median shoulder.
Construction News
JANUARY 25, 2024
Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca is looking to get up to £100m of support from Whitehall to expand a vaccine manufacturing facility in Merseyside, it has been reported. According to the Financial Times, the company is preparing a formal application for the cash to help expand its… The post AstraZeneca eyes £100m plant expansion appeared first on Construction News.
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ENR Construction
JANUARY 25, 2024
Hempcrete blocks and panels could be produced in the U.S. for the first time since 1937 thanks to a facility being built in the Lower Sioux Indian Community in Minnesota.
The Contractor Magazine
JANUARY 25, 2024
As we close out AHR Expo 2024, here are some of the products that caught our eye on the final day.
ENR Construction
JANUARY 25, 2024
It could be solar, it could be wind. It could be green roofs or clean streets. Whatever the mechanism for greening the built environment, there is one force that drives environmental justice activist Charles Callaway: community.
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