The Construction Index

JULY 17, 2024

Planning reform and legislation to help unlock investment in energy infrastructure are among measures announced in the 2024 king’s speech to parliament.

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Construction Dive

JULY 17, 2024

Engaging with underrepresented subs and disributors can give you a business edge and strengthen the depth of your procurement channels, according to a small business liaison officer.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 17, 2024

By Stuart McLendon, COO, Zweig Group From The Zweig Letter The professional labor gap is an opportunity to rethink, reshape, and revitalize how we work. Last time, we left off staring into the gaping maw of the professional labor gap. Remember how the baby boomers bowed out and left us all a bit short-handed? Well, fret not. It’s time to explore the brave new world of work innovations that are reshaping how we bridge this talent divide.

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Construction Dive

JULY 17, 2024

Companies that track construction activity, provide innovative safety tech and help contractors manage change orders have reaped venture funding in recent weeks.

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Choosing the right ERP system is a pivotal decision for any construction company. Our buyer’s guide is crafted to provide leaders with the essential knowledge needed to make informed choices. This guide delves into the critical aspects of selecting a construction ERP, including making the right decision, building internal support, and identifying the best software for your organization.

Construction Equipment

The Pro Builder

JULY 17, 2024

Matt Collins rbinsacca Wed, 07/17/2024 - 15:32 Matt Collins is the managing member of The Mainspring Group , a specialty firm focused on helping private regional home builders identify and take the right steps on their own journey toward agility and operational excellence.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 17, 2024

Amid the ongoing housing crisis, state and city governments are exploring new ways to fund more affordable housing. According to Route Fifty, home prices increased by about 60% over the past decade, and one-quarter of renters spend more than half of their income on housing.

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Construction Dive

JULY 17, 2024

The California-based contractor will team up with Kraemer North America on the Lafayette Bascule crossing in Bay City.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 17, 2024

The National Association of Home Builders recently released its 2024 I-Codes Adoption Kit to help home builders as well as state and local officials in adopting the latest building codes. The kit highlights differences in the 2024 International Codes from the 2021 versions, such as expanded soil classification tables, new options for floor framing supporting guard assemblies, and more.

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Construction Dive

JULY 17, 2024

Work includes demolishing three buildings, removing and relocating utilities and creating temporary construction roads.

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Construction Management

The Pro Builder

JULY 17, 2024

For several years, the housing market has been defined by heavy buyer competition and low inventory, but this appears to be slowly changing as inventory heads back toward pre-pandemic levels. According to housing market platform Zillow’s June 2024 Market Report, home listings are increasing as buyers withdraw faster than usual from peak shopping season, leading sellers to cut prices to attract those struggling with affordability.

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Construction Dive

JULY 17, 2024

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

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Architecture 279

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 17, 2024

FREEPORT, Illinois – Fehr Graham , a leading Midwest engineering and environmental firm, secured the No. 83 spot on Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List, making its third consecutive year on the roster. Ranking No. 54 in 2023 and No. 74 in 2022, Fehr Graham continues to establish itself as one of the top-growing firms. This year marks the ninth time Fehr Graham has earned a place on the list, showing the firm’s ongoing commitment to growth and excellence.

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Construction Dive

JULY 17, 2024

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

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In the construction industry, efficient material management and waste reduction are essential for both environmental sustainability and economic success. This detailed eBook provides an in-depth look at methods to cut waste and boost material efficiency. Topics covered include sustainable design principles, utilizing BIM for waste minimization, precise estimating and ordering, and effective storage and handling of materials.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 17, 2024

Through deeper collaboration and technology integrations, customers will benefit from modern infrastructure construction and asset lifecycle management solutions Companies to further support efforts on emerging technology innovation, digital transformation, sustainable business practices and humanitarian projects WESTMINSTER, Colo. — Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced the extension of their long-standing strategic partnership with Esri to enhance collaboration in geographic information system (GI

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Construction Dive

JULY 17, 2024

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

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 17, 2024

The delivery of “high quality infrastructure” will “accelerate” under the new Labour government’s plans to reform the planning system with new legislation brought forward in this Parliament, according to the King’s Speech on 17 July. The post King’s Speech commits government to ‘accelerate infrastructure delivery’ appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Placements

JULY 17, 2024

IFFCO Recruitment 2024 for Graduate Engineer Apprentice (GEA) | 31-07-2024 IFFCO Recruitment 2024 for Graduate Engineer Apprentice (GEA), Last date to apply for this job is 31-07-2024 The post IFFCO Recruitment 2024 for Graduate Engineer Apprentice (GEA) | 31-07-2024 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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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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For Construction Pros

JULY 17, 2024

Many successful rental companies re-invent or re-define themselves. Remember, significant changes to what you are doing and how you are doing it can often yield amazing results. Thoughts, opinions, reminders, and examples on standing out from the crowd.

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Construction Placements

JULY 17, 2024

Job Titles in the Oil and Gas Industry: A Comprehensive Guide for 2024 Explore a detailed list to over 150 job roles in the oil and gas industry. Learn about responsibilities and career opportunities in exploration, refining, and more. The post Job Titles in the Oil and Gas Industry: A Comprehensive Guide for 2024 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 17, 2024

National Highways has launched a competition for architectural and civil engineering firms to design a low-carbon footbridge over the A127 in Essex as part of the £9bn Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) project. The post National Highways launches contest to design low-carbon footbridge for Lower Thames Crossing appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Civil Engineer Blog

JULY 17, 2024

Laser scanning is a very common technique for surveying using a computer based Electronic Distance Measurement (also known as EDM) devices. Some examples of the tools used in the past are a total station and smart pole, but nowadays, a surveyor will normally use a tripod mounted scanner or a hand held device for real-time […] The post Benefits of 360 degree photography and laser scanning first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 17, 2024

Legislation to bring the Great Britain’s railways into public ownership and establish a new integrated delivery body Great British Railways will be brought forward in this Parliament, as confirmed by the King’s Speech on 17 July. The post Rail reform and establishment of Great British Railways confirmed for this Parliament appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 100

The Construction Index

JULY 17, 2024

Oxfordshire County Council has resolved to grant planning permission for a £176m flood alleviation scheme.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 17, 2024

Arup has been chosen to lead a multidisciplinary team that will work on the next stage of designs for upgrading Stratford station and the surrounding area in London. The post Arup chosen to lead next stage of design work for Stratford station redevelopment appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 99

The Construction Index

JULY 17, 2024

Mitie has struck a deal to acquire ESM Power, an electrical engineering business specialising in grid and power connections.

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Engineering 114

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 17, 2024

The world’s widest multi-tower cable-stayed bridge, designed by Arup, has opened in Xi’an in central China. The post ‘World’s widest’ multi-tower cable-stayed bridge opens in China appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Construction Index

JULY 17, 2024

Tilia Homes (formerly Kier Homes) has secured a £125m loan from Homes England and HSBC to build up its landbank.

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Roads Online

JULY 17, 2024

Image: stock.adobe.com/Luca. The Northern Territory Government has awarded $44 million worth of works to upgrade and seal a 27-kilometre section of the Plenty Highway in Central Australia. Aldebaran Contracting has been announced as the preferred proponent for the works. The Plenty Highway is one of the seven interconnecting roads that make up The Outback Way, a key tourism route also known as Australia’s longest shortcut that cuts through the middle of Australia from Queensland through to Alice

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