Construction Dive

OCTOBER 2, 2024

After several months of cooling, which experts speculate was mostly confined to the residential sector, unfilled positions increased by 138,000 in August.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Events honored the HNTB-program-managed electrification project SAN JOSE, Calif. – HNTB joins Caltrain in celebrating the completion of the Caltrain Electrification Project , marking a transformative leap toward modernized, sustainable public transportation along the San Francisco Peninsula corridor. To mark the occasion, Caltrain held celebratory events last weekend in every city along the corridor in addition to other events hosted by local cities and other transportation agencies.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Researchers recycled crushed bottles to 3D-print multilayered blocks as strong as concrete, according to the university.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 2, 2024

An unfortunate fact of stick-built home construction is that much of the wood ends up wasted.

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Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network

In today’s construction market, owners, construction managers, and contractors must navigate increasing challenges, from cost management to project delays. Fortunately, digital tools now offer valuable insights to help mitigate these risks. However, the sheer volume of tools and the complexity of leveraging their data effectively can be daunting. That’s where data-driven construction comes in.

Construction Management

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Heerbrugg, Switzerland – Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, today announced the launch of the new Leica iCON trades solution designed to enable customers to harness the transformative power of accurate data in interior finishing and digital templating. The solution includes application-tailored software paired with the Leica iCON iCS20 and iCS50 sensors.

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Prodyogi

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Accurate estimation of building materials is crucial before starting any construction project. In our previous article, we discussed how to calculate cement, sand, and aggregates. Today, we'll delve into the calculation of bricks in a wall. This manual brick calculator will help you estimate the number of bricks needed for your project.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Residential construction seems to be rebounding, though slightly. According to the Calculated Risk blog, private residential construction spending increased by 2.7% on a year-over-year basis as of August 2024. While improved, this is still 8.2% below the peak seen in 2022. These figures are on par with the spending observed in the construction industry as a whole, which also saw slight year-over-year improvements.

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Civil Engineer Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2024

A project management professional (PMP) is a highly-regarded career designation certified by the Project Management Institute (PMI). The project management professional designation ensures standardized methodologies for all persons with the PMP designation in all parts of the world. A certified project management professional is crucial in the selection, development, execution, and completion of business projects […] The post What is a Project Management Professional PMP?

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The U.S. continues to face both a housing shortage and an affordability crisis, leaving policymakers and home developers in need of solutions. In many areas of the country, one solution that has been proposed is manufactured housing. Currently, 21.2 million Americans live in these more affordable homes, which make up about 10% of new homes built annually, according to Construction Coverage.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Jacobs and the Major Projects Association (MPA) have created a guide to aid developers in embedding social value principles and techniques into major infrastructure projects. The post Jacobs’ social value guide aims to boost infrastructure project outcomes appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The job market for those in the construction and trades industry saw some improvement in August. According to the National Association of Home Builders’ Eye On Housing blog, the number of open jobs in the construction sector increased from 232,000 in July to 370,000 in August. While this is lower than last year’s 386,000 jobs, the job openings rate increased to 4.3%.

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BDC Network

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Trends in scientific research environments: Q&A with Flad's Matt McCord 0 dbarista Wed, 10/02/2024 - 13:54 Laboratories As part of an ongoing series, Matt McCord, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C, Associate Principal with Flad Architects, discusses the future of the scientific workplace. Laboratories Contractors Designers Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Engineers Facility Managers Architects Building Owners As part of an ongoing blog series, Matt McCord, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C, Associate

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Campaigners have reported National Highways to the road regulator for “inappropriate attempts to influence the decision making process” on whether to grant development consent order (DCO) for the £9bn Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) as the deadline looms. The post National Highways accused of attempting to ‘influence’ Lower Thames Crossing DCO decision appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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For Construction Pros

OCTOBER 2, 2024

In the wake of one of the largest natural disasters in U.S. history, we're looking for ways in which people and companies in the construction industry are helping affected areas. Reach out to us and tell us your story.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The advanced modular reactor (AMR) developer newcleo has announced it has moved its headquarters from London to Paris to focus on European markets. The post Advanced modular reactor developer newcleo abandons UK as HQ moves to Paris appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Roads Online

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Image courtesy of the Victorian Government. The Victorian Government has released the final designs for the new Melton Station and four level crossing removals on the Melton Line. New rail bridges will be built to improve traffic flow at the level crossings on Coburns and Exford roads. New road bridges with dedicated share use paths will also be delivered along Ferris Road and Hopkins Road.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2024

A unique vessel that will aid in the immersion of the 73,000t precast concrete elements to form the Fehmarnbelt tunnel between Germany and Denmark has arrived on site. The post Fehmarnbelt | Specialised tunnel element immersion vessel arrives on site 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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The Construction Index

OCTOBER 2, 2024

An anti-road-building campaign group has accused National Highways of breaching its licence by spending public money on lobbying government.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Sizewell C is providing £25M for a flood scheme that will protect the A12 from flooding. The post Sizewell C contributing £25M to £59M flood scheme to protect A12 in Suffolk appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Rabbet

OCTOBER 2, 2024

In 2024, the U.S. construction industry reached a new milestone: $280 billion in costs directly tied to slow payments. This alarming figure doesn’t just represent wasted money; it reveals a systemic issue that threatens project timelines, increases risks, and weakens relationships between contractors, developers, and lenders. At Rabbet, we’ve been tracking this trend for years, and the findings in our 2024 Construction Payments Report bring to light the far-reaching consequences of these ineffic

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Major public infrastructure projects could be scrapped or delayed this month as the government looks to cut costs further, according to reports. The post Infrastructure at risk as ministers told to slash spending on major capital projects appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Equipment World

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The 9,610-pound TL80VS compact track loader has a 74-horsepower diesel engine and 2,900 pounds of rated operating capacity.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Temporary repairs will take place this month to a Grade II listed bridge in the North York Moors that was damaged by a bus crash in August. The post Repairs to begin on Grade II listed Yorkshire bridge damaged in bus crash appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 2, 2024

In an industry where culture often takes a backseat to immediate returns, Chicago-based Richard is revolutionizing the construction sector by demonstrating that investing in people directly fuels business growth. Richard’s bold focus on corporate culture has resulted in impressive growth and prestigious workplace awards. Founded nearly a decade ago in a basement in the northern Chicago suburbs, Richard has skyrocketed to become one of the fastest-growing construction companies in the natio

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Eric Wright Civil Engineering has begun construction of Salford Rise, a £13M project to provide high quality modern public infrastructure in the city including a green elevated walkway. The post Construction of £13M Salford Rise public infrastructure project begins appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Roads Online

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Image courtesy of Coates. Material supplied by Coates Coates introduces 3D digital model ling solutions to enhance the efficiency of temporary works. Major construction and infrastructure projects are like intricate puzzles, where every piece – from architectural design to structural engineering – must fit together perfectly. The success of these massive undertakings hinges on the seamless collaboration of multiple disciplines, each bringing their own specialised knowledge to the table.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The new UK government has a firm focus on decarbonisation which it has already made clear with the mission it has set out on electricity with moving the net zero target date from 2035 to 2030. Nonetheless, there is only so much that government can… The post Collaborative focus on resource use alongside net zero is vital appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Twiceme Technology , a Swedish company dedicated to revolutionizing safety solutions, today announced that Centurion Safety Products , a leading innovator in above-the-neck personal protective equipment (PPE) solutions based in the United Kingdom, will integrate Twiceme into two new industrial safety helmets. The new helmets, the Nexus E:Protect T2 and the Nexus HeightMaster, will debut this week at NSC Safety Congress and Expo in Orlando, Florida, as the company expands its presence in the Un

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