Construction Dive

APRIL 12, 2024

The goal is to bolster the country’s transportation systems against the extreme weather impacts of climate change.

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APRIL 12, 2024

A Qdos CWT (Conveying Wave Technology ) chemical metering pump ran for over 21 months dosing chlorine at Ergon – West Virginia Inc.’s paraffinic refinery in Newell, West Virginia in the United States, after replacing a diaphragm pump which lasted less than half the time on average. The Qdos CWT pump, which is now available with 130 PSI (9 bar) pressure capability, is dosing chlorine into the raw water stream as part of a process to produce sodium hydrosulfide (NaHS) for the paper and pulp indust

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Maintenance Engineering 261

Construction Dive

APRIL 12, 2024

The university split with Barton Malow in December. This week it confirmed the new leadership team for the $340 million venue.

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The Pro Builder

APRIL 12, 2024

Public Comment Period Opens for National Green Building Standard Updates ibush Fri, 04/12/2024 - 14:37 The 45-day public comment period for draft 2 of the 2024 NGBS begins on April 12, 2024 The National Green Building Standard (NGBS) is an ANSI (American National Standards Institute)-approved, third-party certified residential building standard that provides an affordable way to verify green construction practices in single-family, multifamily, remodeling, and land development projects.

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Green Building Building Standards Building Code Compliance Building Codes 245

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Project Management

Construction Dive

APRIL 12, 2024

With a presidential veto likely and federal courts considering the rule, the fate of the National Labor Relations Board’s joint employer standard is tenuous.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 12, 2024

Authoritative Study Now Available Heat fusing HDPE pipe sections provides a leak-free joint plus heightened security and protection from seismic events. IRVING, Texas – A new report that examines the required wall thickness for a fully fused high-density polyethylene (HDPE) water main to withstand the lateral spread from an earthquake or other seismic event has been published.

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Piping Installation Wall Systems Surveying Engineering 147

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 12, 2024

Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959), architect, Point View Residences for the Edgar J. Kaufmann Charitable Trust (Scheme II), 1952, Ink, pencil, and color pencil on tracing paper, 34-1/2 x 29 in., The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Archives (The Museum of Modern Art | Avery Architectural & Fine Arts Library, Columbia University, New York) WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Saturday, April 13, 2024, the National Building Museum opens Frank Lloyd Wright’s Southwestern Pennsylvania , an exhibition co-organized

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Historic Preservation Architecture Site Planning Building Materials 130

The Pro Builder

APRIL 12, 2024

5 Ways to Silence Squeaky Floors ibush Sat, 04/13/2024 - 09:57 Take these tips to heart to deliver quiet floors and satisfied homeowners Roy Fanara Unless your home’s going to be the set for a horror movie, no one likes a new home with squeaky floors that creak and pop. The problem is that homeowners only notice (and call the warranty department) when their floors make unwanted noises, and then it’s too late to do it right and avoid being haunted by callbacks and customer complaints. 5 Tips for

Flooring Systems 130

Flooring Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Painting/finishing 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 12, 2024

Estacio will direct and develop the firm’s strategies for government affairs and help inform clients on relevant public policy issues at the state and national level. LOS ANGELES — WSP, a leading engineering, environment and professional services consultancy, has hired Donna Estacio as senior vice president of state and local government affairs for the firm’s West region.

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Government Works Project Management Consulting Public Works Change Management 130

The Pro Builder

APRIL 12, 2024

Q1 2024 Foreclosure Activity Rises Slightly ibush Fri, 04/12/2024 - 09:27 Data show New York, Houston, and Chicago topping the list of major metros with the greatest number of foreclosure starts during Q1 2024 A recently released report from real estate data curator ATTOM shows that while foreclosure starts and filings increased slightly during Q1 2024, most notable was the overall decrease in the number of REO (real estate owned) properties.

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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

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 12, 2024

Nationally recognized expert brings four decades of experience in the procurement, zero- emission transition and operation of bus fleets and maintenance facility design BOSTON – Paul Kaufmann has joined HNTB as senior director of bus fleets and associate vice president, serving the firm’s transit and rail practice. Recognized throughout the industry as a leading technical expert in the procurement of bus fleets, facilities and operations, Kaufmann will serve as a technical resource and subject m

Facility Management 130

Facility Management Procurement Quality Assurance Public Works 130

The Pro Builder

APRIL 12, 2024

Even With Inflation Running Hot and Elevated Mortgage Rates, Buyer Demand Rises ibush Fri, 04/12/2024 - 12:06 Mortgage rates will likely stay high for the next few months, but that doesn't seem to be deterring homebuyers Continuing elevated home prices and high mortgage rates make for steep housing payments: During the four weeks ending April 7, the median monthly U.S. housing payment was up 11% from a year ago, reaching an all-time high of $2,747.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 12, 2024

By Will Swearingen, Vice President & Director of Research & Advisory Services at Zweig Group From the Zweig Letter : The 2024 Valuation Report highlights strong AEC industry performance and essential metrics for firm leaders. The recent release of the 2024 Valuation Report of AEC Firms marks more than three decades of Zweig Group’s commitment to providing the AEC industry with comprehensive valuation data and analysis.

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Surveying Landscaping 130

New Civil Engineer

APRIL 12, 2024

Options are being explored to expand the South Yorkshire Supertram network now that it is under the ownership of South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (Symca). The post South Yorkshire exploring possibilities of Supertram network extension appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Engineering 119

Engineering 119

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Project Management

The Construction Index

APRIL 12, 2024

Devon County Council has approved a £24m highways scheme in Plymouth.

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Approvals 116

New Civil Engineer

APRIL 12, 2024

The government faces a High Court judicial review over its climate plans following a legal challenge brought by a campaigner who lost his home in Hemsby due to coastal erosion. The post Campaigner who lost Hemsby house to coastal erosion takes government climate plans to High Court appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 115

Contractor Bookkeeping

APRIL 12, 2024

Stepping up your marketing game as a construction business owner is always a welcome topic in my client conversations. Often, a contractor will chat with me about the best way to promote their company, primarily because there is no one but him running it. You may focus more on accounting and taxes at times, and at other times, your business may slow down, and sales become more challenging.

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New Civil Engineer

APRIL 12, 2024

Thames Water has announced two more of its wastewater treatment sites in south west London have been utilising technology to turn sewage sludge into electricity. The post Two south west London wastewater treatment sites converting sewage into electricity appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 111

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

Construction Placements

APRIL 12, 2024

Tekla Detailer Job Interview Questions Practice Test Prepare for your Tekla Detailer job interview with our practice test. Assess your knowledge and enhance your understanding of Tekla Structures software. The post Tekla Detailer Job Interview Questions Practice Test appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Building Information Modeling (BIM) Engineering 105

New Civil Engineer

APRIL 12, 2024

Over 2,100t of radioactive solid intermediate level waste (ILW) have been safely retrieved and stored at nuclear power site Hunterston A in Scotland by Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS). The post 2,100t of solid radioactive waste retrieved and stored at Hunterston A appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 105

Construction Placements

APRIL 12, 2024

A Practical Guide to Job Hunting in Construction Explore the construction career guide that helps you navigate job markets, master interviews, and shape skylines. "Engineering Your Future" is your blueprint to a successful career in construction. The post A Practical Guide to Job Hunting in Construction appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Engineering Sustainability 105

New Civil Engineer

APRIL 12, 2024

In order to ensure a wide talent pool for the future of the industry while also providing civil engineering graduates with the technical and professional skills they need to tackle 21st century challenges, it is essential that higher education institutions (HEIs) remove the barriers to… The post Breaking down barriers: making civil engineering the career of choice for students appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 105

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Schedule Management

Construction News

APRIL 12, 2024

Industry leaders have highlighted project delays caused by heavy rain after construction output declined in February. The latest Office for National Statistics data points to reversed fortunes for the construction sector, after last month’s figures reported a return to growth. Overall output fell by 1.9… The post February rain blamed for declining output appeared first on Construction News.

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New Civil Engineer

APRIL 12, 2024

Civil engineering contractor Marlborough Highways has secured a £56M contract with the Royal Borough of Greenwich to provide highways maintenance and improvement works. The post Greenwich awards £56M highways maintenance and improvements contract appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Maintenance Contracts Engineering 105

Equipment World

APRIL 12, 2024

Designed clear, load, dig, carry, fill and more, the 65,901-pound do-it-all machine is powered by a 275-horsepower Cat C9.3B diesel engine.

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Engineering Construction Equipment 104

New Civil Engineer

APRIL 12, 2024

The construction contract for the Belfast tidal flood defence scheme has ballooned in price to £32.8M following inflation and changes to the positioning of the defences. The post Contract for tidal flood defence scheme in Belfast nearly doubles to £32.8M appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Contracts 105

Contracts Engineering 105

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Construction Management

PC Construction

APRIL 12, 2024

Wednesday night I joined my project teammates and fellow employee owners on stage to proudly accept an AGC Build Maine Award for our work on the University of Southern Maine’s Portland Commons Residence Hall and McGoldrick Center for Career & Student Success. The $83.6 million project, which was completed last year, is the largest in the school’s history.

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Green Building Building Design Sustainability 102

New Civil Engineer

APRIL 12, 2024

Russia’s seizure of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant raises the risk of a nuclear incident and its attacks on infrastructure must halt, a UK diplomat has warned the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE). The post UK demands Russia halt ‘bombardment of Ukrainian energy infrastructure’ as nuclear plant seized appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 105

For Construction Pros

APRIL 12, 2024

Kait Burds with Mortenson loves the industry and wants to see more women join.

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New Civil Engineer

APRIL 12, 2024

Anglian Water has commenced pre-market engagement for partners to support the delivery of its capital delivery programme, including two new reservoirs, in contracts worth up to £750M. The post Anglian Water seeks programme delivery partners in 15-year £750M contract appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Contracts Engineering 105

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Construction Management