The Pro Builder

AUGUST 18, 2023

New Home Building Academy Opens in Arizona to Address Skilled Trades Shortage ibush Fri, 08/18/2023 - 11:30 In Phoenix, the Home Builders Association of Central Arizona ’ s charitable arm, Home Builders Care, has opened a new 11,000-square-foot residential construction skilled trades training facility In Phoenix, the Home Builders Association of Central Arizona’ s (HBACA) charitable arm, Home Builders Care (HBC), held an open house on Aug. 15 for its new 11,000-square-foot residential construct

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 18, 2023

By the Association of Energy Engineers New York, NY – August 9, 2023 – Goldman Copeland , the New York City-based consulting engineering firm, announced today that Tristan Schwartzman, a Principal and Director of Energy Services at the firm, has been named “Energy Engineer of the Year for the Northeast US” by the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE).

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 18, 2023

The impacts of triple-digit temperatures on workers are obvious. But what about the effects on timelines and costs?

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 18, 2023

Groundworks specialist Allma Construction and its sister company Centre Plant Limited have collapsed into administration with the loss of more than 180 jobs. Stuart Robb and Michelle Elliot, partners with FRP Advisory, have been appointed joint administrators of the firms which were founded in 1991 and based in Barrhead near Glasgow. Allma specialised in the house building sector and has been hit hard by the residential downturn.

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Building Materials 171

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 18, 2023

The Northside Interceptor Tunnel Project in Akron, Ohio, is part of a mandate from the EPA for the city to clean up its waterways.

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 18, 2023

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

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 18, 2023

Baton Rouge, La. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has selected APTIM to deactivate, decommission, and remove (DD&R) the Ion Beam Facility (IBF), a former nuclear testing site within the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). This task order is critical for the DOE as it involves the removal of hazardous materials to protect the community of Los Alamos, N.M.

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The Pro Builder

AUGUST 18, 2023

City of Boise Works to Develop Incentives for Affordable Housing ibush Fri, 08/18/2023 - 12:32 In Idaho, the City of Boise is implementing new tools for getting affordable housing developments off the ground In an effort to lower barriers to affordable housing development, Boise City Council has given the nod to approve a new set of exemptions and deferrals on city permitting fees, including impact fees, building permit and development costs, and sewer connection costs, BoiseDev reports.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 18, 2023

EXTON, Pa. – Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced the acquisition of Blyncsy provider of breakthrough artificial intelligence services for departments of transportation to support operations and maintenance activities. The digital twin ecosystem focus of Bentley’s iTwin Ventures portfolio is bolstered by accelerating the development and propagation of such broadly valuable infrastructure asset analytics.

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Construction Placements

AUGUST 18, 2023

HPCL Recruitment 2023 for Officers | 266 Posts | 18-09-2023 HPCL Recruitment 2023 for Officers with 266 Posts vacancies, last date to apply for this job is 18-09-2023. The post HPCL Recruitment 2023 for Officers | 266 Posts | 18-09-2023 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Construction News

AUGUST 18, 2023

The government has given the green light to a £250m junctions-upgrade scheme on the A38 around Derby – but it could be a year or more until construction begins. A further three schemes that were awarded alongside the project to the Bam Nuttall-led Linkconnex consortium… The post Consortium awaits start date for £250m road upgrade appeared first on Construction News.

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Construction Placements

AUGUST 18, 2023

Bharat Electronics Ltd Recruitment 2023 Trainee Engineers | 57 Posts | 26.08.2023 Bharat Electronics Ltd Recruitment 2023 Trainee Engineers with 57 Posts vacancies, last date to apply is 26.08.2023 The post Bharat Electronics Ltd Recruitment 2023 Trainee Engineers | 57 Posts | 26.08.2023 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Engineering 98

Construction News

AUGUST 18, 2023

A £25m-turnover firm based near Glasgow and its sister company have entered administration due to the slump in housebuilding, with 181 staff made redundant. Stuart Robb and Michelle Elliot, partners at FRP Advisory, have been appointed as joint administrators for Allma Construction and Centre Plant.… The post Almost 200 jobs lost as Glasgow firm enters administration appeared first on Construction News.

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Construction Placements

AUGUST 18, 2023

Hitachi Energy Job Openings | Management Trainee | Multiple Engineering openings | India locations Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, employing around 38,000 people in 90 countries and generating business volumes of approximately $10 billion USD.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 18, 2023

As a small business owner, you always look to keep your company running efficiently. Expense reimbursement fraud is the last thing you want to face. Not only can it hurt your bottom line, but it can also damage your construction company's reputation. Here we discuss employee expense fraud, the reasons behind it, and, most importantly, how to prevent it from happening to your construction business.

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Construction News

AUGUST 18, 2023

A trade body representing builders and contractors has called for the Mayor of London to look again at the detail of plans to expand the capital’s ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) to include the outer boroughs. Despite the mayor recently announcing more generous scrappage payments for… The post Contractors call for ‘rethink’ of ULEZ expansion plans appeared first on Construction News.

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Zoning 95

New Civil Engineer

AUGUST 18, 2023

An accelerated schedule has been implemented to enable the safe removal of a Victorian brick arch at the site of the £161M Oxford station and railway upgrade. The post ‘Round the clock’ works to offset delay following historic find at Oxford station site appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 90

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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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Equipment World

AUGUST 18, 2023

Most everything has changed on the next generation of Kubota’s top-selling compact track loader.

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New Civil Engineer

AUGUST 18, 2023

Planning approval for an upgrade of the A38 in Derby to remove three bottlenecks on the network has overcome legal challenges and a redetermination process with the Development Consent Order (DCO) for the scheme granted yesterday. The post A38 Derby Junction scheme given go ahead but expected to face a second legal challenge appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 18, 2023

H igh-voltage direct current undersea cable and added infrastructure will link the two countries' electrical grids, enabling a bidirectional power flow between Africa and Europe for the first time.

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New Civil Engineer

AUGUST 18, 2023

National Highways will begin demolishing the St Anne’s Road bridge over the M67 this weekend in preparation for its replacement. The post National Highways to close M67 for demolition of ‘outdated’ bridge appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 80

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 18, 2023

The ELMED electrical interconnection project will link the electricity grids of Tunisia and Italy, enabling a bidirectional electrical power flow between Africa and Europe for the first time.

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LetsBuild

AUGUST 18, 2023

Construction projects involve multiple experts, like architects, consultants, electricians, and compliance professionals, working together to ensure successful outcomes. Each expert has a crucial role, including approving design changes, guiding the contractor, etc. To that end, project managers and contractors must issue construction submittals to these experts for approval, review, or guidance.

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CCR Magazine

AUGUST 18, 2023

Leading global architecture and interior design firm Spectorgroup is thrilled to announce the addition of three new hires to its New York team. The new team members bring a wealth of knowledge to the firm, further strengthening Spectorgroup's ability to deliver thoughtful, research-based design strategies to its clients. Joining the firm are Sefako Ketosugbo as Senior Designer, Olivia Holub as Senior Architect, and Sol Seong as Intermediate Designer.

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Civil Manage

AUGUST 18, 2023

Premium air filters can be a game-changer when it comes to the indoor air quality of your home. Yet, these types of filters don’t just make your environment healthier and more pleasant for everyone around. Using them effectively and performing regular maintenance might even help you save money in the long run. Premium air filters. The post What Are the Benefits of Premium Air Filters?

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Maintenance 52

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CCR Magazine

AUGUST 18, 2023

Whether you’re a camper, an ardent traveler, or a downright adventurist, you must admit that sufficient storage is vital for a comfortable outing. Your car’s or RV’s trunk could be marginally smaller for accommodating all travel essentials, but adding a roof basket can do the trick. Roof baskets are overhead storage for trucks and SUVs, and RV owners can still use them for their unmatchable versatility.

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Construction News

AUGUST 18, 2023

The further education (FE) sector has a role to play in addressing the retrofit skills shortage. But as MidKent College curriculum director Jane Le Poidevin (pictured) says: “The retrofit landscape is so challenging. I think the sector’s a long way from meeting some of its… The post Bridging the skills gap via further education appeared first on Construction News.

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Landscaping 52

CCR Magazine

AUGUST 18, 2023

Spiezle Architectural Group, Inc.,  is pleased to announce that it has hired Jason E. Maguire, AIA, as a Senior Project Manager, based out of the Springfield office. Jason brings more than 20 years of architectural design experience to the Spiezle team and is well-versed at managing projects from conceptual design through to construction completion.

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