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NASA taps LSU for lunar construction research

Construction Dive

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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Built on Happiness: Meet Pro Builder's 2023 Builder of the Year

The Pro Builder

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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$2.6B airport project tops out after anti-bias training pause

Construction Dive

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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The Development Advantages of Architecting Early: Part 2 – Feasibility

Build LLC Blog

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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Expert Guide to Making the Best Construction ERP Decision for Your Firm

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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10 rail projects nab $8.2B from IIJA

Construction Dive

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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Consigli completes 2 mass timber structures in Maine

Construction Dive

The $37 million buildings at Bowdoin College are the first commercially scaled mass timber buildings in the state, according to the project team.

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Happiness and 'The Bear'

The Pro Builder

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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2 Flatiron JVs win Virginia rail projects

Construction Dive

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

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A Smart Single-Family Infill Development Recalls Traditional European Charm and Detail

The Pro Builder

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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The Ultimate Checklist for Choosing the Right Construction Management Software

Managing construction projects in disparate systems and spreadsheets is difficult due to numerous moving parts and diverse stakeholder needs. A dynamic, intuitive software solution is essential for everyone involved—owners, designers, engineers, Construction Managers, and General Contractors. Companies need a secure, centralized system to manage documents, scheduling, financials, and more.

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Cal State LA receives NASA grant to boost student interest in STEM research 

Civil + Structural Engineer

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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Mountain Craftsman home features stunning ProVia exterior products

The Pro Builder

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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SWE and the Deloitte Foundation Fund $770,000 in New Scholarships for Women 

Civil + Structural Engineer

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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National Highways’ £1.7bn Stonehenge tunnel scheme returns to High Court

New Civil Engineer

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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Sustainable Construction: Practical Strategies for Reducing Material Waste

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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Leading AI construction company announces rebrand

Civil + Structural Engineer

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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East West Rail: ‘Not yet clear’ how benefits of £6.6bn project will be achieved

Construction News

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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Topping Out Ceremony Marks Milestone in Construction of First of its Kind Zero Carbon & Zero Energy Mass Timber Academic Facility

Civil + Structural Engineer

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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Sunak: construction misunderstood our lockdown message

Construction News

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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The Art of Contingency Planning: Dealing with Unforeseen Costs

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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BAKERHICKS ADD GEO-ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICAL EXPERTISE TO GROUND ENGINEERING OFFERING

Civil + Structural Engineer

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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Yorkshire Water to fund 200ha of ‘pop-up rainforests’ to combat flood risk

New Civil Engineer

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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Equipment World Names 2024 Contractor of the Year Finalists

Equipment World

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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Georgia leads as state with the most promising construction future

Construction Specifier

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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Future-Proof Your Firm: Discover the Power of Next Gen Construction ERP

In the face of rising customer expectations and evolving industry standards, staying ahead in construction demands innovation. A Next Generation Construction ERP is designed to meet these challenges head-on. By integrating this advanced system into your tech stack, you empower your team with a single source of truth, enhancing decision-making and operational efficiency.

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Former Skanska finance chief to join Morgan Sindall

Construction News

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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SAIL Recruitment 2023 for Management Trainee (Technical) | 92 Posts | 31-12-2023

Construction Placements

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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HS2 | TBM assembly completed ahead of launch for second bore of Birmingham tunnel

New Civil Engineer

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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NTPC Mining Ltd Recruitment 2023 for Various Posts | 114 Posts | 31-12-2023

Construction Placements

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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From Plan to Reality: Unlocking the Power of Aerial Imagery for AEC

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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Officials lack skills to implement new procurement regime, MPs warn

Construction News

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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Union Connectivity Review: Which transport recommendations were overlooked in DfT response?

New Civil Engineer

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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Construction workers can sue for stress

Construction News

Simon Harris is senior director of operations for recruitment firm Randstad’s construction and property team in the UK Construction employees who suffer work-related stress may sue their employers for disability discrimination – even if they have not been diagnosed with a mental illness by a… The post Construction workers can sue for stress appeared first on Construction News.

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