Construction Dive

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The team of academic and government scientists will test the use of molten sulfur and lunar dust to create waterless concrete for 3D printing on the moon.

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The Pro Builder

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Built on Happiness: Meet Pro Builder's 2023 Builder of the Year ibush Tue, 12/12/2023 - 10:20 Delaware-based Schell Brothers, our 2023 Builder of the Year, brings a refreshing approach to delivering homes and measuring success with an overriding mission of happiness Rich Binsacca, Editorial Director, and James McClister, editor Chris Schell is happy, but not because of a positive balance sheet.

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Construction Dive

DECEMBER 12, 2023

A Turner-Flatiron JV is building San Diego’s Terminal 1, which remains on track to finish in 2025 despite the discovery of racist graffiti.

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Build LLC Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

BUILD reviews five key advantages of bringing an architect on board early to multi-family and mixed-use projects. The post The Development Advantages of Architecting Early: Part 2 – Feasibility appeared first on BUILD Blog.

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Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.

Risk Management

Construction Dive

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The largest grants will go to Brightline West, the California High-Speed Rail and a portion of the Raleigh to Richmond rail program on the East Coast.

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The Pro Builder

DECEMBER 12, 2023

2023 vs. 2022 Changes in Homebuyer Purchasing Power and Living Space ibush Tue, 12/12/2023 - 08:14 More than half of US urban hubs saw housing attainability plummet, with homebuyers in 61 large cities now able to afford less living space than they did a year ago With historically high mortgage rates and elevated home prices, the median home price in the U.S. is now 50% higher than the affordable home price.

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The Pro Builder

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Happiness and 'The Bear' rbinsacca Tue, 12/12/2023 - 16:26 An email caught my eye the other day. The subject line was “Employee Happiness Hits New All-Time Low,” which struck me (a born cynic) as both reasonable and intriguing. So I opened it. It was a nationwide study that, to my amazement, ranked Construction (yes, Construction!) as the happiest industry among six others on something called the BambooHR Employee Happiness Index , and by a good margin.

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Construction Dive

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority announced two projects to advance the transit and freight pathways in the state.

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The Pro Builder

DECEMBER 12, 2023

A Smart Single-Family Infill Development Recalls Traditional European Charm and Detail ibush Tue, 12/12/2023 - 08:52 A compact infill lot transformed into a community of seven luxury single-family homes serves as a model for smart land use and engaging design Michele Lerner What would you do with a deteriorating industrial building on a 150-by-230-foot lot within walking distance of downtown Saratoga Springs, N.Y., and the town’s historic horse-racing track?

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Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Civil Engineering Professor Arezoo Khodayari is principal investigator on NASA grant Cal State LA has received a $570,000 grant from National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to inspire students to participate in NASA research and pursue degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The two-year grant was awarded through NASA’s Bridge Program, which is designed to boost diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within the NASA workforce and within the U.S. scienc

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DECEMBER 12, 2023

Mountain Craftsman home features stunning ProVia exterior products kcichowicz Tue, 12/12/2023 - 09:40 Manufactured stone, metal roofing, vinyl windows, and entry doors enhance the curb appeal of this handsome home. Take a tour and experience ProVia professional-class building products. Enabled Active Mountain Craftsman home features stunning ProVia exterior products Video ID 6342774887112 Video Duration 0:02:47.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Thirty-five new and renewable scholarships to be awarded to women pursuing technology and engineering fields Chicago — In collaboration with the Deloitte Foundation, the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is proud to announce 35 new $10,000 scholarships for women pursuing an engineering and technology degree — renewable for up to two years, beginning with the 2024 – 2025 academic year.

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New Civil Engineer

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Campaigners opposing National Highways’ £1.7bn A303 tunnel underneath Stonehenge World Heritage Site are heading to High Court today, 12 December, for a three-day hearing. The post National Highways’ £1.7bn Stonehenge tunnel scheme returns to High Court appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 140

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Workorder continues to grow with a new name and upcoming launch event San Francisco – Workorder, the leader in providing collaborative software solutions for the construction industry, today announced a rebrand initiative and unveiled a new name for its platform, Workpack. This strategic move marks a milestone in the company’s journey toward revolutionizing the construction industry through working collaboratively as a “pack” using its innovative AI solutions.

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Construction News

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Ministers have failed to demonstrate how they will achieve the promised benefits of the under-construction Oxford-Cambridge rail link, despite spending more than £1bn on the project to date, a watchdog has warned. The National Audit Office (NAO) said it was “not yet clear” how the… The post East West Rail: ‘Not yet clear’ how benefits of £6.6bn project will be achieved appeared first on Construction News.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Bellingham, WA – Mortenson, in partnership with Western Washington University, Perkins&Will, Coughlin Porter Lundeen, and other project partners, topped out the mass timber structure of the region’s first carbon net-neutral collegiate facility – the new Kaiser Borsari Hall. While this milestone marking the structural phase construction completion is already cause for celebration, the event was memorialized as onlookers watched the final signed mass timber beam fly into place.

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Construction News

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Rishi Sunak has admitted that the government stopped more construction activity than it intended to during the first Covid-19 lockdown. The prime minister, who was chancellor when the pandemic started, this week told an official inquiry that the meaning of key communications was “slightly lost”… The post Sunak: construction misunderstood our lockdown message appeared first on Construction News.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 12, 2023

BakerHicks, the multi-disciplinary design, engineering and project delivery company, have further strengthened their ground engineering capability with addition of in-house geo-environmental services, appointing Tim Mitchell to lead this new service offering. A full Member of the Institute of Environmental Sciences (MIEnvSC) and a Chartered Member of the Society for the Environment (CEnv), Tim brings extensive geotechnical engineering and environmental consultancy experience, having worked acros

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Aging construction ERP systems can slow down productivity and put your business at risk. If you’re working with outdated software, you may be missing out on essential features and innovations like AI, AR, and enhanced reporting capabilities. This guide provides you with insights regarding when you need to upgrade and outlines what to look for in a new construction ERP system.

Construction Equipment

Equipment World

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The 12 finalists hail from diverse sections of the industry and country. One will be named Equipment World's 2024 Contractor of the Year in March.

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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Georgia on the U.S. map. Photo courtesy TUBS, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. For the first time, Georgia has been named the top state for construction in Associated Builders and Contractors’ (ABC’s) annual Merit Shop Scorecard. The scorecard, released yearly since 2015, ranks all 50 states and the District of Columbia based on policies and programs that strengthen career pathways in construction, encourage workforce development, and advocate for fair and open competition on taxpayer-funded

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Construction News

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Morgan Sindall has appointed former Skanska chief financial officer Kelly Gangotra as finance director. The £3.6bn-turnover contractor said she would take on the role in the third quarter of next year, allowing for a handover period before incumbent Steve Crummett retires at the end of… The post Former Skanska finance chief to join Morgan Sindall appeared first on Construction News.

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Handover 110

New Civil Engineer

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Yorkshire Water will fund 20 farmers in the East Riding to plant 10ha each of “pop-up rainforests” that will help combat the county’s increasing flood risk. The post Yorkshire Water to fund 200ha of ‘pop-up rainforests’ to combat flood risk appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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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.

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Construction Placements

DECEMBER 12, 2023

SAIL Recruitment 2023 for Management Trainee (Technical) | 92 Posts | 31-12-2023 SAIL Recruitment 2023 for Management Trainee (Technical) with 92 Posts vacancies, last date to apply is 31-12-2023 The post SAIL Recruitment 2023 for Management Trainee (Technical) | 92 Posts | 31-12-2023 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Engineering 105

Construction News

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Government officials who contract construction businesses may lack the skills needed to make the most of a law change designed to simplify and improve the way contracts are awarded, MPs have warned. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) raised “concern” over the commercial capabilities in place… The post Officials lack skills to implement new procurement regime, MPs warn appeared first on Construction News.

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Construction Placements

DECEMBER 12, 2023

NTPC Mining Ltd Recruitment 2023 for Various Posts | 114 Posts | 31-12-2023 NTPC Mining Ltd Recruitment for Various Posts with 114 Posts vacancies, last date to apply for this job is 31-12-2023 The post NTPC Mining Ltd Recruitment 2023 for Various Posts | 114 Posts | 31-12-2023 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Engineering 105

BDC Network

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Transforming workplaces for employee mental health 0 qpurcell Tue, 12/12/2023 - 11:15 Office Buildings Lauren Elliott, Director of Interior Design, Design Collaborative, shares practical tips and strategies for workplace renovation that prioritizes employee mental health. Lauren Elliott, RID, NCIDQ Office Buildings Designers Engineers Architects Biophilic Design Daylighting Designs Interior Architecture Renovating your workplace can have a profound impact on the mental health and well-being of y

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New Civil Engineer

DECEMBER 12, 2023

A team of 90 specialists has completed the assembly of the tunnel boring machine (TBM) that will drive the second bore of HS2’s Bromford Tunnel in Birmingham. The post HS2 | TBM assembly completed ahead of launch for second bore of Birmingham tunnel appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 111

Construction News

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The government is to start work on creating a risk register of data on mass-timber buildings, as part of a package to allay insurer fears over the material’s use in construction. In its Timber in Construction roadmap, launched yesterday (11 December), the government set out… The post Risk register proposed to address insurers’ timber fears appeared first on Construction News.

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Government Works 98

Civil Engineer Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

When most people hear the name Morocco, they probably think of the film “Casablanca“, or of the bouncy ’60s tune “Marrakesh Express” Morocco is much more than these, of course. However, when you are considering home decor, you want to evoke that sense of ancient mystery. Whether you yourself are of Moroccan ancestry, live in […] The post Decorate Your Interior With Moroccan Style Decor first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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Engineering 93

New Civil Engineer

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The Department for Transport's long-awaited response to the Union Connectivity Review saw it committing to some schemes but completely overlooking other recommended transport interventions around the UK. The post Union Connectivity Review: Which transport recommendations were overlooked in DfT response? appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 119

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