Construction Dive

OCTOBER 27, 2023

California construction vet Jennifer Lauritzen will head the division that focuses on healthcare, tech and education builds, including at Stanford University.

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OCTOBER 27, 2023

Joint-venture team breaks ground on landmark 74,000 square feet city hall building for the City of Brookhaven ATLANTA — McCarthy + Barnsley, A Joint Venture, today announced the launch of construction on Brookhaven City Hall, a mass-timber project that will serve the community of Brookhaven, Georgia near Atlanta. The five-story building is expected to open in Summer 2025, with project partners including the Sizemore Group as architect of record and CPS as program manager.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 27, 2023

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

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Tiny Home Community Offers Safe, Affordable Homes With Mental Health Support ldeakins Fri, 10/27/2023 - 07:46 Garman Homes is creating a community of affordable housing in collaboration with nonprofit social work agency XDS and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill The Farm at Penny Lane, a tiny home community near Pittsboro, N.C., is a pioneering effort to provide horticultural therapy and affordable housing for individuals suffering from mental illness.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 27, 2023

BELOIT, Wis. – Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD), a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management (Arcline), has received a $31 million contract from the Memphis District Army Corps of Engineers to refurbish the 10 opposed piston 38D 8 1/8 engines powering the water pumps at the W.G. Huxtable Pumping Station. Located near Marianna, Ark., the W.G.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 27, 2023

ForeSITE ultrasonic level monitoring system (FS-UL) ADS Environmental Services® has announced release of its all-new ForeSITE ultrasonic level monitoring system (FS-UL) for surface and storm water applications. This low-cost system is designed for remote site monitoring in stormwater vaults and outfalls, rivers/streams, lakes, reservoirs, canals, and is especially effective for flood-prone locations.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The government will face a judicial review into its decision to cut funding for walking and cycling schemes. The post High Court grants judicial review into government’s active travel funding cuts appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Fort Worth, Texas – Kimberly K. Cornett, PE, CFM, F. ASCE, with Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) has been installed as the new President of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) – Texas Section. Cornett and the other incoming officers and committee chairs took office on September 22, 2023, at the Texas Civil Engineering Conference (CECON) in San Marcos, Texas.

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Construction News

OCTOBER 27, 2023

More than two-thirds of manufacturing businesses think the UK’s national infrastructure has deteriorated over the past 10 years, a survey has found. Companies responding to the questionnaire by manufacturers’ trade body Make UK also said the decaying state of the rail and road networks was… The post Two-thirds of manufacturers think UK infrastructure has worsened appeared first on Construction News.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Starting a new construction business is exciting but has its fair share of responsibilities. One of the most critical responsibilities is maintaining accurate records of your business transactions. From saving receipts to processing employee payroll, every money-related detail should be documented. It's not just about keeping things tidy; it's about understanding the financial health of your business and meeting all your tax obligations.

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Construction News

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Justin Phillips is a partner, London office director and transport sector lead for rail interchange projects worldwide at engineering consultancy Buro Happold So the northern leg of HS2 is dead, having been very publicly and – bar something radical happening – very permanently cancelled. There’s… The post HS2 phase two is gone – but there are lessons we can learn for the next big infrastructure project appeared first on Construction News.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The chair of the parliamentary Select Committee scrutinising the now-scrapped Crewe to Manchester leg of HS2 has written to transport minister seeking clarity on the Bill's future. The post Government’s HS2 Phase 2b Bill select committee seeks clarity following project cuts appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction News

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The Environment Agency (EA) has launched a “thorough investigation” into a flood-defence system that failed to protect homes from damage on 20 October during Storm Babet. The £8.1m Horncastle flood-alleviation scheme in Lincolnshire was completed in 2017 by VBA, a joint venture of VolkerStevin, Boskalis… The post Storm Babet damage prompts Lincolnshire flood-defence probe appeared first on Construction News.

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Equipment World

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The 1794 gets a new Limited Edition trim for 2024 that focuses on premium leather interior and adds enhanced off-road capability.

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Construction Placements

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Navigating the Interplay between Civil Engineering and Geology Dive deep into the world of civil engineering and geology, uncovering how these fields work hand in hand to create innovative, safe, and sustainable solutions for infrastructure challenges. From urban development to disaster resilience, discover the pivotal role that geology plays in civil engineering projects.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 27, 2023

A £1.7M plan to electrify a 19th century swing bridge that carries the A17 over the River Nene between Lincolnshire and Norfolk has been recommended for approval. The post Lincolnshire announces £1.7M plan to electrify 19th century A17 swing bridge appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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For Construction Pros

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Automated, instant moisture measurement is now critical to achieving asphalt quality, durability, and performance.

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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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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The three-year project will start work in 2024, creating a pedestrian-only crossing of the Ashley River between downtown Charleston and the West Ashley neighborhood.

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Wessler Engineering

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The following article was originally published in the Summer 2023 issue of Indiana Digester.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Under the radar, behind the project gate, inside the executive suite. That's where ENR's editors and bloggers deliver their insights, opinions, cool-headed analysis and hot-headed rantings.

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CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Here’s how the coworking market performed in the last quarter: In Q3, Atlanta dropped to the 7 th spot for the number of coworking spaces , with a total of 203 flexible workspaces – a 3% decrease compared to Q2. The market dropped one spot, now coming in the 8 th position in terms of the total square footage covered by coworking spaces – with over 4.18 million sqft. – a 5% drop in this area.

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OCTOBER 27, 2023

Under the radar, behind the project gate, inside the executive suite. That's where ENR's editors and bloggers deliver their insights, opinions, cool-headed analysis and hot-headed rantings.

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Construction News

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Van Elle Holdings has bought Galliford Try’s specialist piling business Rock & Alluvium in a deal worth up to £3.8m. Van Elle made an initial payment of £1.8m, with £2m payable 12 months from completion, subject to completion accounts. The firm will acquire 11 piling… The post Van Elle acquires piling specialist appeared first on Construction News.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 27, 2023

One of the things successful individuals and companies have in common is their ability to nail three key components: people, processes, and technology. When these three things are aligned, teams can collaborate better, unlock efficiencies, and achieve stronger outcomes. Aaron Thompson, President at Nox Innovations, is in a great position to speak about mastering people, processes, and tech.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 27, 2023

If approved by Congress, added funds for upgrade would prevent and reduce sewage flows and contamination in southern California.

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CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 27, 2023

In today’s technology landscape, the proliferation of cloud computing, the growth of online services, and the increasing reliance on big data analytics have created a pressing need for data centers, which play a crucial role in supporting the digital infrastructure of businesses and governments, ensuring data availability, security, and accessibility.

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Construction News

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The Insolvency Service spent £11m pursuing director disqualifications against eight former Carillion directors – only three of whom have been served with bans. The government agency racked up the costs in its disqualification proceedings against eight ex-directors of the collapsed contractor, junior business minister Kevin… The post Government spent £11m on Carillion proceedings appeared first on Construction News.

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CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Siplast, a Standard Industries company, announced the addition of two high-performance polyiso wall insulation products to the company’s existing WALLcontrol™ Air & Water-Resistive Barrier (AWB) Systems, offering an exterior continuous insulation solution and supporting the company’s continued expansion into the building enclosure space. The new wall insulation solutions include Siplast® WALLcontrol™ Polyiso Foil-Faced Insulation board, which combines high R-value, Class A foam core, and d

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