Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Major projects away from city centers often lack a strong labor pool, so contractors must entice potential hires to relocate.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

By Annabel Sebuc Sab-it, ASNT Face of NDT, NDT Level III and Production Area Manager at Moog Everything happens for a reason. That’s why I believe there was a reason for me to find the field of nondestructive testing. Nondestructive Testing (NDT) is the process of assessing equipment materials and components without damaging their integrity and operational ability.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The bank is looking to expand in areas such as Boston, Charlotte, Minneapolis, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. — but aims to close another 30 First Republic locations.

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Revolutionizing Construction with the Use of Nudura® ICFs at Divi Little Bay Beach Resort kcichowicz Thu, 02/08/2024 - 10:40 Case Study Image The $20 million addition to the luxury Divi Little Bay Beach Resort on the island of St. Maarten involved three connecting, four-story buildings to add 98 new hotel rooms. With the resort remaining open during construction, speed and simplicity were key to the project’s success.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

From a $2 billion Los Angeles arena to the first venue built specifically for a women’s team, these are the major professional North American arenas scheduled to score openings this year.

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Prodyogi

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Retaining walls plays a crucial role in managing landscapes, preventing soil erosion, and creating level surfaces in uneven terrain. Among the various materials used for constructing retaining walls, concrete bag retaining walls offer a cost-effective and durable solution.

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Palm Springs Gets Affordable Community Development, First in 14 Years ibush Thu, 02/08/2024 - 17:37 The desert city takes a step in the right direction with a new community of 60 housing units Nonprofit affordable housing developer Community Housing Opportunities Corp. (CHOC) will have the official grand opening for Monarch Apartment Homes, in Palm Springs, Calif., in late February, Multi-Housing News reports.

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Wholsen Construction

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Our seasoned leadership team brings over 100 years of combined experience to the table. Gregy Meyer, Regional Vice President, oversees our operations in the Maryland and DMV regions. Greg has been in. The post Wohlsen Construction: Building Excellence in Maryland and the DMV Region! appeared first on Wohlsen Construction.

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Philadelphia Labor Unions Are Helping Their Members With Homebuying ibush Thu, 02/08/2024 - 21:00 The housing market is tough. Recognizing that, Philly labor unions are stepping in to assist workers with their home purchases In the Philadelphia region, 2023 was a big year for labor activity with the formation of several new unions. The usual work of unions includes advocating for higher wages and defending workers' rights, but some unions are now also offering other benefits in their effort to a

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Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Reston, VA – Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (the Company or Bowman) (NASDAQ: BWMN), a national engineering services firm delivering infrastructure solutions to customers who own, develop and maintain the built environment, proudly announces the appointment of Mark Borushko as senior vice president, West. In this role, Borushko will spearhead the expansion of Bowman’s comprehensive services across the Western United States while capitalizing on emerging opportunities in the private and public

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Westwood Insurance Agency: Founded by a Home Builder kcichowicz Thu, 02/08/2024 - 12:42 Westwood Insurance Agency is a trusted partner to many of the top home builders, providing a seamless home insurance experience to their homebuyers. Enabled Active Westwood Insurance Agency: Founded by a Home Builder Video ID 6346362765112 Video Duration 0:00:31.

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New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Engineers have said the revelation that global temperatures breached the 1.5°C global warming barrier must be a “clarion call that resilience has got to rise far higher up the global agenda”, otherwise the world is heading towards a “different evolutionary trajectory”. The post ‘Grim’ global warming figures are ‘clarion call’ for resilience to move up agenda, engineers warn appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The 5 Most and Least Affordable US Housing Markets ibush Thu, 02/08/2024 - 13:01 The top five least affordable major markets are all in California, while Lansing, Mich., leads the top five most affordable markets Housing affordability during Q4 2023 was near its lowest level in more than a decade and remained virtually unchanged from the previous quarter, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index (HOI), NAHB's Eye On Housing reports.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

DALLAS /PRNewswire/ — H.W. Lochner, Inc. ( Lochner ), a leading provider of infrastructure planning and engineering services, has been reselected by the North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) to provide construction engineering consulting services under a new four-year contract. Lochner will assist with various NTTA projects as an extension of the tollway authority’s staff supporting construction through a comprehensive suite of services encompassing project management, engineering, en

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Unlock Home Builder Success: Insights from Leading Customer Experience Brands kcichowicz Thu, 02/08/2024 - 11:28 Three years ago, I traveled around the globe talking to some of the world's largest brands about achieving higher customer satisfaction using digital strategies. After a decade of helping companies create better customer experiences across different industries, I wanted others to know that they could achieve higher satisfaction, less churn, and increased revenue using customer experie

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Viewpoint enables contractors to better manage their projects, processes and people, using the data gathered to lower risk and improve margins.

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Danette Beal Danette Beal has spent the last 20 years helping some of the world's most well-known brands deliver exceptional experiences with technology. Currently, she is Vice President of Marketing at Digs. Digs AI-collaboration software leverages human-centric design to make it simple for home builders to store every detail and decision during a home build and create a one-of-a-kind digital handoff for new homeowners.

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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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Construction Placements

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

HOCL Recruitment 2024 for Managers and Officers | 08 Posts | 11-02-2024 HOCL Recruitment 2024 for Managers and Officers with 08 Posts vacancies, the last date to apply for this job is 11-02-2024 The post HOCL Recruitment 2024 for Managers and Officers | 08 Posts | 11-02-2024 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Linxup

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

In the fast-paced world of fleet-based businesses, thriving in today's competitive landscape requires a keen focus on efficiency and effectiveness. Every decision, every passing minute, and every hard-earned dollar play a pivotal role. Mere reactions to problems after they occur are no longer sufficient to ensure sustained profitability. What you truly need is a comprehensive fleet management solution, a reliable partner that grants you 360 visibility.

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Construction Placements

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Indian Army Recruitment 2024 for SSC (Men) & SSC (Women) Tech | 381 Posts | 21.02.2024 Indian Army Recruitment 2024 for SSC (Men) & SSC (Women) with 381 Posts vacancies, last date to apply is 21.02.2024 The post Indian Army Recruitment 2024 for SSC (Men) & SSC (Women) Tech | 381 Posts | 21.02.2024 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

In Bentonville, Ark., the Best Friends Animal Society’s Pet Resource Center is poised to revolutionize the animal care industry with its innovative design, aiming to achieve a “no-kill” status by 2025. Unlike conventional shelters, this center, designed by RA-DA architectural firm, abandons kennels and cages in favor of a community-focused strategy.

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New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

An all-Ireland consortium comprising of Farrans, a joint venture between Tes and Celtic Anglian Water (Tes-Caw JV) and Aecom has been awarded a contract for early involvement in the upgrade of Northern Ireland (NI) Water’s assets. The post All-Ireland consortium appointed to infrastructure upgrade contracts by NI Water appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Roads Online

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Railway crossings in New South Wales will soon receive significant upgrades thanks to the Federal Government’s Regional Level Crossing Upgrade Fund. The fund aims to improve railway crossing safety in regional areas and reduce the frequency serious injuries and fatalities. The Federal Government has committed $160 million over a four year period for state and territory governments nationwide.

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Civil Engineer Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Most of us don’t spend a great deal of time thinking about the roof over our heads. It is easy just to take it for granted and not think about how well suited it is to the job that it is doing and how big an impact it makes on the overall appearance of a […] The post Choose the Right Roof for Your Home first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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Roads Online

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Material supplied by Coates Coates, one of Australia’s leading equipment hire and solutions provider, has always demonstrated a commitment to creating positive change within communities. This commitment shines brightly in their partnership with the Clontarf Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to enhancing the education and life prospects of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men.

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Civil Engineer Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

For anyone who owns a property that they rent out to tenants, getting the best return on your apartment is key. The income that you get will of course depend on its size and location, but there are some changes that you can make to ensure your getting the most for your investment. One of […] The post How to Increase Your Apartment Rental Fee Through Home Decoration first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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Contruct Connect

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Construction estimating is one of the most challenging, yet important jobs in our industry. Profits are won or lost based on how accurate your construction estimates are and how closely they match your final project costs. Chances are one wrong estimate on a construction project that loses money won’t put you out of business, but a couple of unprofitable projects may have you closing the doors for good.

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Roads Online

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Works on the Ison Road Overpass in Victoria are powering ahead, with the first two of three piling rigs having now arrived on site. When complete, the Ison Road Overpass will provide a four-lane overpass that will extend over the Melbourne-Geelong railway line toward the Princes Freeway. Future-proofed for six lanes, the Ison Road Overpass will give residents access to surrounding areas and minimise traffic in central Werribee, reducing congestion and improving journey reliability.

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