Construction Dive

MARCH 12, 2024

Higher borrowing costs may stick around for longer than anticipated, which could upset economic momentum, said Anirban Basu, ABC chief economist.

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Prodyogi

MARCH 12, 2024

Consistency property of cement defines the viscous nature of the cement paste. It refers to the flow behavior of a fresh mixture of mixture. This property falls under the rheological study of material, which is the study of flow. Normal consistency of cement is determined using Vicat's Apparatus.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 12, 2024

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

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The Pro Builder

MARCH 12, 2024

LIVE WEBINAR: The New American Home 2024—Timeless Comfort ibush Tue, 03/12/2024 - 13:50 Built in the hills overlooking the Las Vegas Valley and its famous Strip, The New American Home 2024 is a lesson in what makes a house a place people want to live. Join us live to hear insights from Dan Coletti, the home’s designer and the owner of Sun West Custom Homes, from a very thoughtful floor plan and welcoming front walk-up to his extensive use of natural materials and creating “architecture as art.

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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.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 12, 2024

Despite bidding $122 million above the transit authority’s estimate, MCM Construction and RailWorks Corp. said they will finish the 2.4-mile line in San Jose a year early.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 12, 2024

Designed to evoke baseball pennants, overlapping roof shells will shelter the field from Sin City’s harsh sun.

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Construction News

MARCH 12, 2024

Balfour Beatty has signed a memorandum of understanding with Holtec, a US nuclear firm that is looking to develop small nuclear plants and a factory in the UK. In December 2022, the UK’s largest contractor agreed to work with Holtec on early plans for small… The post Balfour Beatty signs new deal with nuclear developer appeared first on Construction News.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 12, 2024

A Disadvantaged Business Enterprise certification can often lead to an immediate uptick in contracts, according to a New York Build session on mega grants.

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The Construction Index

MARCH 12, 2024

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) is urging construction companies to dent the industry skills crisis by recruiting from an untapped labour market.

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Equipment World

MARCH 12, 2024

Valor's president bought luxury cars, homes, jewelry, yacht after company issued fake cards in NYC for required 40-hour training, Manhattan D.A. says.

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Construction Placements

MARCH 12, 2024

NBCC (India) Limited Hiring for GENERAL MANAGER (ENGG.) | 19-03-2024 NBCC (India) Limited Hiring 2024 for GENERAL MANAGER (ENGG.), last date to apply for this job is 19-03-2024. The post NBCC (India) Limited Hiring for GENERAL MANAGER (ENGG.) | 19-03-2024 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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New Civil Engineer

MARCH 12, 2024

The M25 motorway will experience its first ever planned full closure this weekend so National Highways can demolish a bridge and install a large gantry. The post M25 braced for first full closure this weekend as part of £317M junction 10 overhaul appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Specifier

MARCH 12, 2024

Versico Roofing Systems’ new nearly 46,450-m 2 (500,000-sf) facility, centrally located in Sikeston, Mo., joins the company’s seven other polyiso manufacturing locations across the country. Photos courtesy Versico Roofing Systems Versico Roofing Systems is proud to announce the opening of North America’s first LEED Platinum v4 certified manufacturing facility, the highest standard for building efficiency designated by the U.S.

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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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New Civil Engineer

MARCH 12, 2024

Powerlines needed to drive the UK’s transition to net zero carbon will have to be built in unpopular places, but the government hopes it can minimise the disruption, a minister has said. The post Minister: unpopular pylon installations a ‘necessity’ but Whitehall will seek to minimise impact appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Placements

MARCH 12, 2024

100 Diploma Mechanical Engineering Interview Questions & Answers Are you preparing for a mechanical engineering interview? Look no further! Our curated list of 100 Diploma Mechanical Engineering Interview Questions & Answers covers everything from fundamental concepts to advanced principles. Dive in and equip yourself for success! The post 100 Diploma Mechanical Engineering Interview Questions & Answers appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Construction News

MARCH 12, 2024

Persimmon’s turnover dropped by £1.05bn last year amid torrid economic conditions for the housing market. The FTSE 100 housebuilder saw turnover drop 23 per cent to £2.77bn in 2023, while its pre-tax profit dropped by 52 per cent to £351.8m, according to annual results published… The post Persimmon turnover drops by £1bn appeared first on Construction News.

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New Civil Engineer

MARCH 12, 2024

The trade body for steel producers has warned that government reforms to energy pricing could hit plans to transition to green steel production. The post Energy market review ‘misses golden opportunity’ to help decarbonise steel 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

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Roads Online

MARCH 12, 2024

Material provided by Coates Each January Boral delivers a planned shutdown at its Berrima Cement Works facility in NSW – an event Coates Industrial Solutions has supported for 27 years with equipment hire, on-site tool stores and experienced personnel. In addition to the planned maintenance activities during a recent shutdown, Boral needed a spot cooling system to provide temperature relief for the contractors servicing the kiln’s conveyor in the 50-plus degree heat of the shed.

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New Civil Engineer

MARCH 12, 2024

A new infrastructure minister who attends cabinet could unlock the country’s potential, according to Costain’s CEO as the engineering company announces a healthy balance sheet. The post Costain CEO requests new infrastructure cabinet minister appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 12, 2024

Attaining a sustainable built environment requires Facilities Leaders NOT Facilities Managers. #1. Managers focus upon goals; leaders grow their people and perfect their systems. Repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build project fail due to poor systems and rarely due to the people doing the work. Leaders leverage systems-thinking and are process-oriented.

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New Civil Engineer

MARCH 12, 2024

New gas power stations will be built if government plans under the second consultation on the review of electricity market arrangements (REMA) are successful, as a back-up for intermittent renewables like wind and solar. The post Government backs unabated gas as reliance on renewables increases appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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For Construction Pros

MARCH 12, 2024

Jonathan Randall, president of Mack Trucks North America, shared his thoughts about 50 years of World of Concrete, the technology at the show and what the construction industry faces this year.

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New Civil Engineer

MARCH 12, 2024

The head of a House of Lords committee has warned that the government’s energy plans still risk energy security and net-zero ambitions because they lack investment in energy storage technology. The post Lack of hydrogen energy storage plan risks net-zero plans, warns Lords committee appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Strong Tie

MARCH 12, 2024

Simpson Strong-Tie is participating in NHERI Converging Design , the third phase of testing a six-story mass timber building on the NHERI UCSD shake table. This project follows up on the testing of a ten-story mass timber building with the NHERI TallWood project. Our Yield-Link® moment connection and Yield-Link brace connection underwent testing as potential alternatives to post-tensioned rocking wall systems, aiming to decrease the potential for residual drift.

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New Civil Engineer

MARCH 12, 2024

The Suffolk Chamber of Commerce fears the planned Ely and Haughley rail improvement schemes won’t go ahead following last week’s Spring Budget announcements. The post Fears bottleneck upgrade to Cambridgeshire’s railways won’t go ahead due to budget cuts appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Aerial imagery has emerged as a necessary tool for architecture, engineering, and construction firms seeking to improve pre-construction site analysis, make more informed planning decisions, and ensure all stakeholders have access to an accurate visualization of the site to keep the project moving forward. Download our guide and take a deeper look at how aerial imagery can be leveraged to drive project efficiency by reducing unnecessary site visits and providing the accurate details required to

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The Construction Index

MARCH 12, 2024

After a 33% fall in revenue last year and profits halving, volume house-builder Persimmon is not expecting much improvement in market conditions until 2025 at the earliest.

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New Civil Engineer

MARCH 12, 2024

The UK had 13.9GW of offshore wind capacity in 2022 and 10GW of projects are under construction, but National Grid, the electricity system operator, estimates that over 100GW could be required to reach net zero by 2050. Installing more offshore wind turbines to meet this… The post Technology innovation is critical to fulfil the decarbonisation potential of offshore wind appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 12, 2024

T.S Raulston has been using Trimble products since 2009 to deliver better products to customers at a reduced cost and timeline. Congrats on your win!

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