Construction Dive

OCTOBER 4, 2024

The software will help the builder gather more sophisticated data around safety to inform decision-making toward its “zero incident” goal.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 4, 2024

By Kristin Kautz, CPSM From The Zweig Letter Six skills to succeed for the next five years in an AI-driven world. As our AEC industry runs the marathon toward an AI-dominated future, the skill set required for firm leaders is evolving at an unprecedented pace. The next five years will bring challenges and opportunities that demand a radical shift in leadership approaches.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 4, 2024

The agreement, which extends the parties’ master agreement, comes three days after a strike commenced at East and Gulf Coast ports.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 4, 2024

IRVINE, Calif. – Ware Malcomb , an award-winning international design firm, today announced that construction is complete on a new two-story administration building for the Chino Valley Unified School District. Ware Malcomb provided architecture, interior architecture and design, and branding services for the 60,000 square foot build-to-suit project located at 13461 Romona Ave. in Chino, CA.

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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 4, 2024

Sited at U.S. Naval Base Guam, the project includes a single-story, 57,664-square-foot structure on a deep pile foundation.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 4, 2024

HDR Selected to Design North Hollywood to Pasadena BRT Corridor The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority has selected HDR to provide the final design of the North Hollywood to Pasadena Bus Rapid Transit Corridor Project. The BRT project will provide faster and more reliable service to meet the corridor’s growth by linking Los Angeles, Burbank, Glendale and Pasadena.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Does this sound like you? Maybe you started your company with a few friends and relatives as your earliest clients, and you thought your overhead expenses would be low since you worked out of your home. You made a decent living for yourself, hired a few sub-contractors per project, paid your suppliers, and earned a profit—at least that is what your tax preparer said.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 4, 2024

In a show of improvement for the U.S. housing market, inventory has increased. According to the ResiClub blog, national active home listings have increased by 34% from September 2023 to September 2024, but remain 23% below pre-pandemic levels from September 2019. If the current growth rate continues, with an additional 239,594 homes for sale each year, the active inventory could reach 1.18 million by September 2025.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Suffolk Resilience Forum’s (SRF) plans to evacuate people in response to potential nuclear or radiological incidents have been updated to include the planned Sizewell C power station. The post Suffolk radiation emergency evacuation plans updated to include potential Sizewell C incidents appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 4, 2024

The construction industry is one of the leading industries for suicide rates. To address the underlying factors causing mental health challenges in the industry, Marcum, a national accounting and advisory firm, is hosting a webinar on Oct. 10. The session will cover topics such as the risks construction workers face, suicide warning signs to watch for, the impact of opioids on the construction industry, crisis response strategies, and more.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Former rail minister Huw Merriman has been appointed chair of the Liverpool to Manchester Railway Partnership Board. The post Former rail minister Merriman to chair Liverpool to Manc rail board and Shadow GBR chair appointed appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Placements

OCTOBER 4, 2024

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Major civil engineering firms including Systra, Aecom, AtkinsRéalis, Egis and Turner & Townsend have been recognised for their work in Saudi Arabia, including on the Neom megaproject. The post Major civils players recognised in Saudi Arabia construction industry awards appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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For Construction Pros

OCTOBER 4, 2024

By addressing heat-related risks through careful planning, proactive measures, and compliance with evolving regulations, the construction industry can better protect its workforce and maintain productivity during the hot-weather months.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 4, 2024

The Department for Transport (DfT) has failed to make a decision on whether to grant Development Consent Order (DCO) for the £9bn Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) despite today, 4 October, being the deadline. The post DfT fails to make decision on £9bn Lower Thames Crossing DCO appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Contractor Magazine

OCTOBER 4, 2024

The construction unemployment rate increased to 3.7% in September. Unemployment across all industries decreased from 4.2% in August to 4.1% last month.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Work on Rother Tidal Walls – East in Rye, East Sussex is continuing at pace, according to main contractor VolkerStevin. The post Construction moves ahead on challenging East Sussex coastal flood defence scheme appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Equipment World

OCTOBER 4, 2024

On The Dirt, we take a look at Liebherr’s dozers, which host Bryan Furnace calls one of the quietest and smoothest machines he has operated.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 4, 2024

A digital tool developed by AtkinsRéalis for Network Rail to assess washout risk on railways promises a “step-change” in railway climate resilience. The post New AtkinsRéalis tool shows 70% accuracy in identifying failure risks of ‘washout’ on railways appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Nonresidential specialty trade contractors gained the most jobs among construction segments, gaining 17,000 positions.

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Rabbet

OCTOBER 4, 2024

In today’s ever-changing economic landscape, managing a construction portfolio is more complex than ever. With rising costs, shrinking labor availability, and stricter loan requirements, real estate developers need clear, accurate financial oversight and transparent communication with equity partners. Many construction leaders are turning to real estate development software for its ability to provide real-time access , improve accuracy , and increase transparency across portfolios.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Original contractor Saudi Binladin Group is set to resume work on the Jeddah Tower and scheduled to complete construction in 42 months.

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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

Construction Superintendent Magazine

OCTOBER 4, 2024

The construction industry had 370,000 job openings on the last day of August, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey. JOLTS defines a job opening as any unfilled position for which an employer is actively recruiting. Industry job openings increased by 138,000 last month but are down by 16,000 from the same time last year.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 4, 2024

The University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley) campus’s new mass timber building recently completed construction. Images courtesy LMN Architects Defined by its mass timber structure and exposed wood elements, University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley) campus’s new undergraduate building recently completed construction. The building embraces a sustainable design approach, unifying a complex network of pathways and green spaces on the campus.

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Construction News

OCTOBER 4, 2024

The collapse of ISG dominated September’s headlines but the latest monthly administrations data from Creditsafe still gives cause for optimism about the construction sector. There were 24 administrations in September, down year-on-year from the 28 recorded in same month in 2023. The three-month total fell… The post ISG failure darkens mood but data tells a different story appeared first on Construction News.

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In Eight

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Originally aired on 9/5/2024 | 60 Minute Watch Time Since its founding in 1890, Sundt Construction has led the North American construction industry. Today, the full-service contractor continues to maintain its place at the forefront of innovation as it leads the most skilled workforce in America. Through initiatives emphasizing career awareness, comprehensive training, and inclusive environments, Sundt Construction continues to integrate people, processes, and technology to ensure quality perfor

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Construction News

OCTOBER 4, 2024

National Highways has announced plans to procure a £6bn framework to enhance key roads in England. The proposed Scheme Delivery Framework 2 (SDF2) will cover six years of upgrades to the 4,500-mile strategic road network (SRN). Procurement is scheduled to start in September next year.… The post National Highways tests market for £6bn ‘core’ national roads framework appeared first on Construction News.

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Construction Placements

OCTOBER 4, 2024

10 Common Threats To Roofs and What To Check For Learn about 10 common threats to roofs and how to spot early damage signs. Protect your roof with these essential maintenance tips. The post 10 Common Threats To Roofs and What To Check For appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Today, as part of the Progressive Education Partnership, Perkins Eastman celebrated the third groundbreaking within the last week for a new public school in Prince Georges County, MD, when they celebrated the groundbreaking for Templeton Elementary School, located in Riverdale Park, MD. The Robert Frost Pre-K8 School in New Carrollton, one of the new schools, held a groundbreaking last Thursday, September 12 th , which was attended by County Executive Angela Alsobrooks and Superintendent Millard

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Civil Engineer Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Underwater commercial divers are indispensable when certain projects and conditions present themselves and need to be constructed, installed, cleaned, maintained, repaired, dredged, salvaged or inspected. The messiest and deepest waters, whether small or large, can be tackled by a well-trained and well-equipped team of experienced experts who are efficient and skilled in keeping the water […] The post Commercial Diving Services first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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