Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Project Demonstrates Latitude 33’s Expertise in Civil Engineering Unique Needs of Fire Stations Videos of Ribbon Cutting speakers available here. Photos of Ribbon Cutting available here. San Diego, CA – On October 17, 2024, Latitude 33 Planning & Engineering joined officials from The City of San Diego, UC San Diego, The Muller Hull Partnership, Level 10 Construction, and other stakeholders at a Grand Opening ceremony for San Diego Fire Station 52 (also known as the Torrey Pines Fire Station

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Weeks Marine and Cowi are executing the first heavy construction contract on the Hudson River Tunnel megaproject, worth $284 million.

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Construction News

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

HS2 works may have compounded flooding in some areas, according to the construction commissioner scrutinising the project. In his latest report, covering the second quarter of 2024, independent commissioner for HS2 Sir Mark Worthington said he had heard “a number of reports of localised flooding… The post HS2 works ‘may have contributed’ to flooding appeared first on Construction News.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Standard metrics may mask potential issues, but construction leaders have leveraged fresh methods to record data and abate hazards.

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The specialty contractor space is facing a transformative period, driven by labor shortages, rapid technological advancements, and increasing regulatory requirements. In 2024, contractors must navigate complex challenges like fragmented management systems and delays in payment. This guide offers a deep dive into the key disruptions reshaping the industry over the next 24 months, including digitization, sustainable practices, and modular construction.

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New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The explosion in demand for artificial intelligence (AI) related services is driving huge growth in the demand for AI data centres, whose difficulties with access to grid power are leaving them looking to small modular reactors (SMRs) for power. The post UK poised to follow the trend of private SMRs to power AI data centres appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The National Energy System Operator (Neso) has stated that a clean power grid is achievable in the UK by 2030 but it poses a “huge challenge” that requires “swift action” from the industry. The post Clean UK grid is achievable by 2030 but poses ‘huge challenge’, says Energy System Operator appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

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

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New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Transport infrastructure benefits are often considered purely in terms of moving people from one place to another. The reality, however, is far more complex, especially when it comes to permanent physical infrastructure, which offers important but intangible benefits such as driving investment into an area.… The post How valuable is light rail?

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Jumanne Smith spent 20 years at Bethesda, Maryland-based Clark Construction before coming to Gilbane Building Co. for another decade.

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Construction Management

New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Network Rail has announced a new redevelopment initiative for London Liverpool Street, following the backlash to the original plans put forward in May 2023. The post Network Rail unveils new plans for Liverpool Street station revamp with new project team appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Construction Index

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

A Chesterfield builder was left paralysed from the chest down after falling through a ceiling at a house renovation in Derbyshire.

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New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

South Yorkshire is moving forward with plans to revive commercial flights from Doncaster-Sheffield Airport (DSA) by spring 2026 as regional leaders prepare to review a crucial business case for the South Yorkshire Airport City project. The post South Yorkshire furthers plan to reopen Doncaster-Sheffield Airport by spring 2026 appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction News

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The Construction Industry Council (CIC) has revealed its staff's personal data may have been stolen after it was struck by a cyber attack last month. The industry body said the “cyber incident” took place on 8 October but was only discovered on 23 October, with… The post CIC hit by cyber attack appeared first on Construction News.

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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

New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The minister for energy Michael Shanks and Ofgem chief executive Jonathan Brearley have announced a reform to the way grid connections will be offered to prospective energy generation projects. The post ‘First-come, first-served’ process for connecting energy projects to UK grid to be reformed appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Construction Index

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

A joint venture of Sisk and Sorensen Civil Engineering has been selected as main contractor for the construction of the Adare Bypass in County Limerick, Ireland.

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New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

A report put together by AtkinsRéalis for Ireland’s National Transport Authority (NTA) has concluded that there is a case to be made for the development of a light rail system in Galway. The post AtkinsRéalis report makes case for a light rail system in Galway, Ireland appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Civil Engineer Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Plumbing and mechanical engineering can be a lucrative career path for those that don’t want to sit behind a desk. As a plumbing and engineering expert, you will be called upon to fix, repair and problem solve. This can be across a broad range of different materials. When it comes to having a varied work […] The post Breaking into the World of Mechanical Engineering and Plumbing first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

High Speed 2 (HS2) contractor EKFB (Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial, Bam) has opened a new overbridge to carry the A418 over the future high speed rail line in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. The post HS2 | New 103m A418 overbridge in Aylesbury opens appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Roads Online

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Image: stock.adobe.com/ SKT Studio The TAC 2024 Split Second Competition offers young Victorians the chance to use their creative skills to help save lives on local roads. The Victorian Government and Transport Accident Commission (TAC) invites Victorian creatives aged 18 to 30 to submit their attention-grabbing concepts for road safety campaigns aimed at young drivers.

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Alberta Construction

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Edmonton, Alberta – November 5, 2024 – The Alberta Construction Association (ACA) commends the Alberta government for its newly announced Bill 30 the Service Alberta Statutes Amendment Act, which will make amendments to the Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act as well as to the Public Works act. ACA sees these changes as positive and necessary steps toward a stronger and fairer construction industry in Alberta.

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Roads Online

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Image: stock.adobe.com/Proxima Studio. Works have commenced to determine the best route for the proposed high-speed rail link in New South Wales. The Federal Government is planning for a future high-speed rail network to connect Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne and regional communities across the east coast of Australia. The first stage connects Newcastle to Sydney via the Central Coast with a fast, reliable and regular link between the two largest cities in NSW.

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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

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Plans have been unveiled for the UK’s largest heat network to supply thousands of buildings in central London, including the Houses of Parliament and the National Gallery.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Steven Gaynor, a principal consultant at Pivoth Corp. (second from the left), and Antoine Habellion, P.Eng., M.Eng., and M.S. (third from left), receive The Construction Specifier’s 2024 Article of the Year Award at the CSI National Conference in Houston, Texas. Pictured from left to right: Jason Cramp, executive editor of The Construction Specifier; Steven Gaynor; Antoine Habellion; William Sundquist, FCSI, the Construction Specifications Institute’s (CSI) board chair; and Lynsey Hankins, FCSI,

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The Construction Index

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Latest quarterly survey from the Mineral Products Association (MPA) shows signs of stabilisation in sales across Great Britain’s construction materials markets.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

PAC-CLAD | Petersen’s new PAC-Shield line of polyisocyanurate (polyiso) roof and wall insulation products features ten panels designed to enhance the thermal performance of the building envelope. With three roof insulation panels and seven wall insulation panels, “Petersen is now able to better satisfy the building performance criteria that architects and designers must address every day,” says Mike Weis, vice president, Petersen.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Written by the staff of ENR MidAtlantic Construction, this blog offers insights, analysis and opinionated takes on the latest news, trends and projects.

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The Construction Index

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Developers are being sought to deliver the next wave of homes on a major development on the edge of Leicester.

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Equipment World

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Two years after Volkswagen revealed a spinoff company would revive the Scout brand, the preproduction electric Terra pickup has been unveiled.

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