Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The new complex will have 552 beds in what the owners claim will be one of the largest pediatric hospital campuses in the country.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

From The Zweig Letter By Jeremy Clarke , Director of Executive Search & Recruitment, Zweig Group Job descriptions need radical simplification for authenticity, brevity, and impact in attracting top talent. The saying “familiarity breeds contempt” is certainly true, but I’d like to offer an additional dimension to that old line for the purpose of this article: “Familiarity breeds complacency.

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

PanoLock+ is the only multi-point lock that lets you choose standard hardware kcichowicz Mon, 02/26/2024 - 09:35 An innovative adapter system lets PanoLock+ work with a variety of off-the-shelf hardware. Schlage, Emtek, Kwikset, Gatehouse, Brinks, Defiant – you choose. Enabled Active PanoLock+ is the only multi-point lock that lets you choose standard hardware.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

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

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Construction Equipment

Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Ware Malcomb , an award-winning international design firm, today announced that construction is complete on Creekside Logistics, a new Class A warehouse development located just outside of Nashville in the town of Smyrna. Ware Malcomb provided architecture and interior design services for the 371,000 square foot, three-building project.

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Real Estate Development Building Design Architecture Public Works 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Reston, Va. – ASCE’s new Manual of Practice, Bridge Demolition Engineering: Best Practices , MOP 157, provides consistent industry standards by setting minimum expectations for what should be included in a safe and effective demolition plan. This new MOP fills a knowledge gap by identifying design criteria and guidance applicable to the analysis of structures under demolition.

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Engineering 130

Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Learn how AI can help contractors de-risk their projects, minimize disputes and improve contract compliance.

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Contracts 299

The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Insurance Costs Add Pressure to Housing Affordability in These 10 States ibush Mon, 02/26/2024 - 16:32 There's another hurdle to housing affordability in states experiencing increasing frequency and intensity of severe weather events caused by climate change As insurance companies raise home insurance premiums in high-risk states, homebuyers have another factor to consider when weighing up the affordability of a home purchase, a new report from insurance comparison website Insurify reports.

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Wolgast Corporation

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

A larger building can typically be constructed at a lesser square footage price than a smaller building. The overall price tag may be more, but a bigger building will get better value per square foot than a littler building, based on similar material selection. This information can help an owner plan for their business’ future. Deciding the size of a building can be complicated without the help of an Architect.

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Construction News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

By David Strahan A small British startup has withdrawn from the market for measuring heat loss from new homes after legal threats from a subsidiary of one of the world’s biggest insulation manufacturers. In November, Saint-Gobain Isover, a subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, threatened to serve Redbarn… The post Legal threat forces startup out of heat-loss measurement market appeared first on Construction News.

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Sustainability 127

Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

STATESBORO, GA — Pape-Dawson Engineers, LLC has acquired Georgia-based engineering firm, Maxwell-Reddick, as part of its strategy to expand its industry-leading civil engineering, surveying, and land planning practice across the United States. Maxwell-Reddick was founded in 1964 and provides a wide range of services including land planning, civil engineering, hydrology and hydraulics, and surveying.

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New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

A £1.4bn economic boost for the UK could be generated if three new floating offshore wind farms are constructed in the Celtic Sea, according to a report commissioned by the Crown Estate. The post Three Celtic Sea floating wind farms proposed by Crown Estate could generate £1.4bn boost appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 120

Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts Expansion. Rendering ©Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects | Partners Detroit’s Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts is set for a transformative revival, with the U.S. consultant, Acentech, taking the lead in designing acoustics for the expansion project. Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects is orchestrating the revitalization of this iconic 1928 Art Deco structure, preserving its rich history as a cultural hub for theatrical companies and touring a

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BDC Network

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

GBBN's Inflation Reduction Act Calculator goes live 0 qpurcell Mon, 02/26/2024 - 13:48 Sustainability GBBN has publicly released its IRA Calculator, a tool that helps you understand funding opportunities in the IRA for sustainable design. Designers Engineers Legislation Energy Efficiency Sustainable Development Sustainable Design and Construction GBBN has publicly released its Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Calculator, a tool that helps our clients—and now the wider public—understand funding oppo

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New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Constructing California High Speed Rail’s initial operating segment has been challenging, but is offering valuable lessons for future stages and other projects. The post California High Speed Rail faces up to funding and construction challenges appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 110

Construction Placements

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

What Is The Scope Of Entrepreneurship For Engineers In India? Discover the vast potential and opportunities for engineers in India to venture into entrepreneurship. The post What Is The Scope Of Entrepreneurship For Engineers In India? appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Engineering 106

New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Institution of Civil Engineers president Anusha Shah has launched a new Nature and People-Positive Champion Award to reflect the best outcomes and practices across the industry. The post ICE President launches new award appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 106

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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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Roads Online

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The Queensland Government is committing an initial $2.75 billion to deliver the first stage of the Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Line project. The Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Line is a proposed 37.8-kilometre rail extension between Beerwah and Maroochydore to increase public transport opportunities and improve connectivity to Moreton Bay, Brisbane and beyond.

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Contracts Procurement 99

New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

A third “giant” tunnel boring machine (TBM) has been launched by High Speed 2 (HS2) contractor Skanska Costain Strabag (SCS JV) from its Victoria Road Crossover Box near Old Oak Common in London. The post HS2 | Third 1,700t TBM launched for London tunnelling appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 101

Construction News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Eight major housebuilders are being investigated for possible breaches of competition law. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a probe into “suspected anti-competitive conduct by housebuilders” relating to “concerns that they may have exchanged competitively sensitive information” including non-public information on sales prices,… The post Competition regulator launches probe into major housebuilders appeared first on Construction News.

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Roads Online

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The Northern Territory Government has awarded a $100 million panel contract to five contractors over the next five years for works on the Territory’s road network. The five recipients include Downer EDI Works, Boral Asphalt NT, F & J Bitumen Services, NT Bitumen and Asphalt, Top Coat Asphalt and Fulton Hogan Industries. The panel contract will aim to ensure quck, responsive and regular bitumen resurfacing works across the region.

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Contracts Government Works 98

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Civil Engineer Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Deco.IT – High Decoration Made in Italy is a new digital magazine promoting the excellence of decorative finishes Made in Italy. The magazine will be published three times a year in April, July and October and distributed via e-mail free of charge. The first issue will appear on March 25th. Deco.IT magazine offers to foreign […] The post Deco.IT – A new magazine about decorative finishes first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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Painting/finishing Engineering 96

New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Local transport links in the North and Midlands will see funding levels multiply by nine times from 2025 to 2032 with the introduction of the £4.7bn Local Transport Fund, according to the government. The post Government announces ‘new’ £4.7bn for improved transport connections in North and Midlands appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 94

Equipment World

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Liebherr rolled out one of its new Generation 8 wheel loaders at World of Concrete in January, and Equipment World got a closer look at the L 546.

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Construction Equipment 104

Roads Online

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The ARTC/Inland Rail has unveiled the latest designs for three replacement bridges that will be delivered in Broadford, central Victoria. The Marchbanks Road, Short and Hamilton Street bridges in Broadford need to be rebuilt to provide clearance for taller double-stacked freight trains to pass underneath. The bridge at Marchbanks Road will have a new higher bridge built with wider lanes and road shoulders.

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New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The Treherbert line has reopened to passengers today, Monday 26 February, following nine months of transformational works to upgrade part of the South Wales Metro. The post Treherbert Line reopens to passenger traffic after nine month transformation appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 88

The Constructor

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Penetration value test on bitumen is a measure of hardness or consistency of bituminous material. A 80/100 grade bitumen indicates that its penetration value lies between 80 & 100. The post Penetration Value of Bitumen -Determination for Road Construction appeared first on The Constructor.

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Building Materials 80

New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Nearly two thirds (63%) of energy companies operating within the UK have or plan to move their investments abroad, a study devised by the UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association (UKSIF) has revealed. The post Nearly two thirds of UK energy companies to move investments abroad, new study shows appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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