Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Hydrotesting Corrosion Oil and gas companies, tank manufacturers, and shipyards in offshore or coastal environments face a common dilemma. Should they save money by using the abundant seawater around them for hydrotesting or ballasting and risk aggressive corrosion inside their vessels? Or should they pay more for fresh water and avoid exposing their metals to an extra corrosive environment?
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
The Army Corps of Engineers' $222.7 million contract for the New Lock went to a Kokosing-Alberici-Traylor team.
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The Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recently launched a new mobile app aimed at promoting safety in residential construction. Available on both Apple and Google Play, the NAHB Jobsite Safety Handbook app provides builders, contractors, and other industry workers with tools to identify and follow safe work practices. To do this, the app includes resources, such as the full NAHB Jobsite Safety Handbook, more than 50 safety video talks, interactive quizzes to test safety knowledge, and
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
The largest healthcare investment in the city’s history will add 1.2 million square feet to the Henry Ford Hospital campus, including a 20-story tower.
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The Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recently launched a new mobile app aimed at promoting safety in residential construction. Available on both Apple and Google Play, the NAHB Jobsite Safety Handbook app provides builders, contractors, and other industry workers with tools to identify and follow safe work practices. To do this, the app includes resources, such as the full NAHB Jobsite Safety Handbook, more than 50 safety video talks, interactive quizzes to test safety knowledge, and
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The Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Kitchen islands are becoming a must-have feature for homeowners who are looking to remodel their existing kitchens or build new ones. With that in mind, some homeowners are choosing to take advantage of their renovations by adding practical design features to their kitchen islands. Houzz, a remodeling and design platform, rounded up 15 of the most popular kitchen island trends right now, which vary from integrated chopping blocks to built-in charging stations.
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
The Australian company has sold off some of its New York and New Jersey projects and made a deal to finish a stalled mixed-use tower in California.
The Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
With elevated home prices and mortgage rates, the U.S. housing market has faced a number of challenges over the past few years. Despite this, certain parts of the country have become fruitful opportunities for real estate investors. Housing market platform Realtor.com analyzed the nationwide housing market to find the most affordable housing markets for investors and found that the top 10 markets offer properties priced 21.7% below the national average.
Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Experienced CFO Joins Award-Winning Employee-Owned A/E/C Firm RALEIGH, N.C. — McKim & Creed, a leading engineering and geospatial services firm, is pleased to announce David Quinn as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Mr. Quinn brings nearly three decades of financial leadership and strategic expertise, further strengthening the firm’s foothold in the industry.
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The Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
The 7th Annual Most Valuable Product Awards: Call for Entries Now Extended!
Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
The groundbreaking digital layout solution brings industrial precision measurement technology to construction sites, marking another step towards a more software-defined and AI-enabled future of construction. Heerbrugg, Switzerland — Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, today announced the launch of the new Leica iCON trades solution, which includes the Leica iCON iCS20 and the Leica iCON iCS50 sensors paired with industry-tailored construction layout workflows.
For Construction Pros
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
DrivewaysByUs, a fifth generation paving business based in Fredericksburg, VA, shares the secret family method for building stronger asphalt driveways that stand the test of time.
New Civil Engineer
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Following the partial collapse of Carola Bridge in Dresden, Germany last week, research has revealed early indicators of the structure’s instability. The post ‘Distinct movement cluster’ evident on Carola bridge in Dresden prior to its collapse appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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Construction News
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Plans have been submitted for a major mixed-use development at Earls Court, west London, that would become one of the country’s largest regeneration schemes. Construction is due to start by the end of 2026 on the multi-decade project to redevelop the former Earls Court Exhibition… The post Plans in for £8.5bn mixed-use regeneration appeared first on Construction News.
New Civil Engineer
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
HS2 has revealed a series of improvements to the design for Birmingham Curzon Street station, including additional cycle parking, better accessibility, rain gardens with seating, and a more passenger-friendly layout. The post Accessibility a key feature of latest designs for Birmingham Curzon Street Station appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Today
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
The Heritage-class Offshore Patrol Cutters (OPCs) represent a crucial advancement in modernizing the U.S. Coast Guard fleet, serving as a bridge between the larger National Security Cutters (NSCs) and the smaller Fast Response Cutters (FRCs). These new vessels are set to replace the ageing medium-endurance cutters (WMECs) that have served for decades.
New Civil Engineer
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Graham Building has launched ConstructHER, a programme to encourage female high school pupils across Glasgow to pursue a career in engineering and construction. The post Graham launches Glasgow schools programme to attract female students into sector appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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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
Construction News
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
James Mapley is an associate at Devonshires Solicitors Contractors likely winced upon reading the Grenfell Tower Inquiry’s damming assessment of Rydon’s performance as the primary contractor on the refurbishment of the building prior to the blaze that engulfed it in 2017. ‘Failed’, ‘inexperienced’, ‘complacent’ –… The post The practical problem with Grenfell Inquiry’s higher-risk building calls appeared first on Construction News.
Construction Today
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
The construction industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the rapid adoption of digital technologies. Among these, artificial intelligence (AI) stands out as a powerful tool reshaping how construction projects are planned, executed, and managed. As AI continues to evolve, its influence on the construction sector is becoming more profound, bringing about changes that enhance… Source The post The Rise of Artificial Intelligence in Construction appeared first on Construc
Construction Specifier
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Today, professionals are under increasing pressure to develop healthier buildings. It’s no surprise when indoor air pollution can be 2-5 times higher than outdoor air (EPA). Knauf is helping professionals meet this demand with new Performance+ TM HVAC fiberglass insulation — the first to be CERTIFIED asthma & allergy friendly ® and Verified Healthier Air TM.
BDC Network
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Total Cost of Ownership Model Informs Future-Focused Facility Planning 1 kcichowicz Tue, 09/17/2024 - 10:00 TCO data-informed decisions can help owners, planners, designers, builders, and contractors strategically manage costs over an asset or portfolio’s lifecycle. What construction manager, property owner, or facilities executive wouldn’t welcome the benefits of a dynamic multifaceted financial model to inform decision making?
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The Construction Index
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Socotec UK, a construction industry testing, inspection and certification (TIC) consultant, has appointed Matthew Marriott as its chief executive.
BDC Network
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Thinking outside the big box (store) 0 dbarista Tue, 09/17/2024 - 15:42 Retail Centers For over a decade now, the talk of the mall industry has been largely focused on what developers can do to fill the voids left by a steady number of big box store closures. But what do you do when big box tenants stay put? Anthony Sanchez Retail Centers Shopping Centers Contractors Designers Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Engineers Facility Managers Architects Building Owners For over a decade n
New Civil Engineer
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Network Rail is to complete the second phase of its M62 Castleton bridge replacement this weekend. The post New 42m long bridge to be installed over M62 at Castleton in coming days appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The Construction Index
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Billington Holdings has posted steady first-half results and built up record orders for its core structural steelwork division.
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New Civil Engineer
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Design changes to Thames Water’s proposed Teddington Direct River Abstraction (TDRA) drought resilience scheme have been published following consultation feedback. The post Thames Water reveals further revision to proposed Teddington Direct River Abstraction scheme appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The Construction Index
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Legal & General has agreed the sale of house-builder Cala Group (Holdings) Limited to investment firm Sixth Street Partners and real estate investor Patron Capital.
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
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