Construction Dive

APRIL 18, 2024

The president has taken action to bolster registered apprenticeships, but employers say it could mean more regulatory hoops to jump through on public projects.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 18, 2024

New checkpoint is Phase 2 of the airport’s renovation project for future growth and increased efficiency Denver International Airport (DEN) recently opened its new 17-lane TSA security checkpoint on the terminal’s northwest end of Level 6. Global integrated design firm Stantec provided architecture, interior design, design management, and construction administration services for this second phase of DEN’s $2.1 billion Great Hall project.

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Construction Dive

APRIL 18, 2024

The fatalities occurred after a truck driver entered an active work area during the state’s Work Zone Awareness Week.

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Zoning 361

The Pro Builder

APRIL 18, 2024

2023 BALA Winners: The Best of the Best ibush Thu, 04/18/2024 - 15:50 You'll find plenty of inspiration in these four award-winning projects from the Best in American Living Awards Michele Lerner From stylish custom homes to a mixed-use infill project in Music City, these four award-winning projects from the 2023 Best in American Living Awards (BALA) exemplify the tenets of outstanding housing and community design.

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Construction Dive

APRIL 18, 2024

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

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The Pro Builder

APRIL 18, 2024

How This Luxury Custom Home Builder Wins Business with AI and Innovation kcichowicz Thu, 04/18/2024 - 13:08 Vancouver, Washington, has experienced significant population growth over the last thirty years. Since 1990, the city has more than tripled in size and has consistently grown by nearly 9% annually for the past four years. This growth has spurred a heightened demand for new housing, resulting in an abundance of residential construction companies to choose from.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 18, 2024

Key Hire and New Office to Aid Civil Engineering Firm in Serving New and Existing Clients Los Angeles, CA – Latitude 33 Planning & Engineering recently celebrated the expansion of its Southern California presence with the opening of a new office in downtown Los Angeles, CA. Opened in mid-March, Latitude 33’s new office is at The Collection, located at 527 W. 7th St., 9th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90014 , across 7 th Street from the award-winning Bottega Louie.

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The Pro Builder

APRIL 18, 2024

The Disappearing Act That Is Middle-Income Housing ibush Thu, 04/18/2024 - 11:00 An expert weighs in on the diminishing supply of middle-income housing, which is particularly acute in California, and what to do about it Amidst escalating housing costs and widening socio-economic disparities, the issue of affordable housing has become a growing concern for U.S. policymakers, economists, and communities alike.

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The Construction Index

APRIL 18, 2024

The Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) has raised concerns about the lack of embodied carbon regulation within the proposed Future Homes and Building Standards.

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Construction Management

The Pro Builder

APRIL 18, 2024

7 Sales and Marketing Trends to Watch (and Learn From) ibush Thu, 04/18/2024 - 02:23 These award-winning campaigns from NAHB's 2024 National Sales and Marketing Awards showcase next-level strategies and stellar results Rich Binsacca, Editorial Director The annual National Sales and Marketing Awards (“The Nationals”) has long been the housing industry’s bellwether of the latest and greatest campaigns to build homebuyer awareness, drive sales traffic, and close deals, and the latest crop of winner

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The Construction Index

APRIL 18, 2024

Sir Robert McAlpine has been appointed by the Broadgate joint venture to deliver 2 Finsbury Avenue, a dual high-rise in London’s Broadgate development.

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New Civil Engineer

APRIL 18, 2024

An official investigation into the 2022 collapse of a timber road bridge in Norway “has shown that inadequate caution was exercised in the planning, design, inspection and approval” of the bridge. The post 2022 Norway timber bridge collapse due to ‘inadequate caution’ in planning and inspection appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Construction Index

APRIL 18, 2024

With less than a month to go until London's ExCeL doors open for the welcome return of UK Construction Week (7-9 May) Read Full Article: The Construction Index

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Roads Online

APRIL 18, 2024

View of the road closure on both sides of the rail line at Station Street, Officer. Image: Victorian Government. Designs have been unveiled for the closure of the level crossing at Station Street, in Officer, Melbourne. The designs include a new pedestrian and cyclist connection on the north and south of the rail line, improving access to Officer Station.

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Construction Placements

APRIL 18, 2024

Entrepreneurial Potential Test for Engineers [FREE online Test] Explore your entrepreneurial capabilities with our specially designed test for civil engineering and construction professionals. Identify your strengths, gain valuable insights, and pave your way to leadership in the industry. The post Entrepreneurial Potential Test for Engineers [FREE online Test] appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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New Civil Engineer

APRIL 18, 2024

When most people hear the name Unreal Engine, they think of games such as Fortnite, Bioshock or Final Fantasy. Many of the biggest games in development today use the software, and no doubt some who are reading this article will have played a game that… The post Game on: the power of Unreal Engine in architecture, engineering and construction appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Roads Online

APRIL 18, 2024

SRE’s six metre telescopic sprayer exhibits the latest in machinery technology for both New Zealand and Australia. Image: SRE. Roads & Infrastructure Magazine speaks with Specialised Roading Equipment’s Chris Kaelin to learn more about the company’s latest technological innovations regarding its six metre telescopic sprayer. C hris Kaelin, Specialised Roading Equipment (SRE) Technical Manager, is as passionate as they come when it comes to the development of equipment, hardware and software

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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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New Civil Engineer

APRIL 18, 2024

High Speed 2 (HS2) main works contractor EKFB has begun construction of the foundations for a road bridge to take the A43 over the under-construction railway. The post Foundation work begins on bridge to take A43 highway over HS2 railway near Brackley appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 102

Construction Today

APRIL 18, 2024

The ambitious project to erect the Legends Tower in Oklahoma City recently achieved a critical milestone by securing full funding. This development not only greenlights the construction of what will be the tallest building in the United States but also marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of American skyscrapers. The tower, soaring to a projected height of 581 meters, is not just an… Source The post Full Funding Secured for US Tallest Skyscraper appeared first on Construction Today.

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The Pro Builder

APRIL 18, 2024

March/April 2024 ibush Thu, 04/18/2024 - 23:21

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Civil Engineer Blog

APRIL 18, 2024

Floor protection sheets are a means of protecting your floor when building work is going on. Builders usually bring this protective material with them when working in your home or commercial building. This ensures that all the work gets done without causing any damage to your floor, and keeping your space as clean as possible. […] The post Floor Protection Sheets – Where to Buy and the Benefits first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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Roads Online

APRIL 18, 2024

Image: stock.adobe.com/peuceta Construction has begun on the upgrade to Tocal Road, with the works forming part of the New South Wales Government’s $543 million Fixing Country Roads Program. Funding between the program, as well as funding from Maitland City Council will support the completion of the project, which is set to deliver resurfacing and the widening of two sections of Tocal Road to have wider 3.5 metre travel lanes in each direction, with a section of the road to be realigned to impro

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PC Construction

APRIL 18, 2024

Yesterday I had the pleasure of joining PC Director of Preconstruction Kurt Naser to present at a lunch and learn for Utica University’s Construction Management students. Over the course of the session, we outlined the entire preconstruction process, from the request for proposal straight through notice to proceed. The students were actively engaged and had a particular interest in the specific detail associated with collaborative delivery proposals and how we win work outside of our systematic

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New Civil Engineer

APRIL 18, 2024

Mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street has put forward an idea to construct a traffic-free active travel route from Birmingham to Coventry using High Speed 2 (HS2) construction roads. The post West Midlands mayor pledges Birmingham to Coventry active travel path on HS2 haul roads appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 94

The Construction Index

APRIL 18, 2024

Most professional institutions have individuals as fee-paying members, but CIBSE is now seeking corporate members.

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Engineering 118

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New Civil Engineer

APRIL 18, 2024

United Utilities is seeking specialist design development partners (DDPs) to provide support in maintaining assets and implementing rainwater management solutions during the eighth asset management period (AMP8), between 2025 and 2030, in contracts worth £120M. The post United Utilities seeks specialist design development partners for AMP8 in £120M contracts appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Construction Index

APRIL 18, 2024

Saint-Gobain Off-Site Solutions is supplying Storm Housing Group with low carbon, energy-efficient designs.

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Energy Efficiency 120

New Civil Engineer

APRIL 18, 2024

£400M will be invested in Scotland’s railways over the next five years to improve its resilience against climate breakdown-driven extreme weather, but the Scottish Government has meanwhile revoked its emissions goals. The post Scotland’s rail prepares for climate breakdown while government abandons emissions target appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 89