Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

EDMONTON, AB; NEW YORK, NY; BOCHUM, GERMANY — TSX, NYSE: STN Stantec , a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has signed an agreement to acquire ZETCON Engineering, a 645-person engineering firm headquartered in Bochum, Germany. Founded in 1973, ZETCON has built a reputation as an industry leader in infrastructure planning, inspection, project management, and construction management.

Engineering 264

Engineering Project Management Public Works Construction Management 264

Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The California governor credited around-the-clock work and better-than-expected core sample results for the expedited timeline.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Automatic operation of on-site power generators to serve a facility’s entire load Hingham, MA – Russelectric , A Siemens Business, a leading manufacturer of power control systems and automatic transfer switches, offers its Prime Power Systems, which are used for automatic operation of on-site power generators to serve a facility’s entire load. The Prime Power Systems are used as the primary source of power to a facility.

Controls Manufacturing 263

Controls Manufacturing Engineering 263

Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The proposed “categorical exclusions” would speed project reviews, the Department of Energy said Thursday.

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Construction Equipment

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Cochrane brings comprehensive experience in delivering high-profile transit and transportation infrastructure projects, including senior leadership roles on Europe’s largest infrastructure project, High Speed 2. NEW YORK — WSP, a leading engineering, environment and professional services consultancy, hired David Cochrane as senior vice president and transportation program director.

Project Management Consulting 130

Project Management Consulting Infrastructure Development Project Management Engineering 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Reston, Va. – ASCE’s newest Manual of Practice, Navigation Channel Sedimentation Solutions , MOP 156, addresses channel sedimentation problems. The book describes navigation channel sedimentation, lists the associated problems, and recommends practices for predicting navigation channel sedimentation responses resulting from those solutions. Inland, estuarine, and coastal navigation channel sedimentation problems can be solved from among seven strategies, including many sustainable solutions.

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Sustainability Engineering 130

The Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Liberty Mutual Foundation Awards $75,000 for Home Rebuilding and Community Revitalization ibush Fri, 11/17/2023 - 10:18 The foundation awarded Rebuilding Together Boston the grant money as part of its Housing Stability, Youth and Young Adult Workforce Development program Liberty Mutual Foundation has awarded the local nonprofit Rebuilding Together Boston a total of $75,000 in grants to serve homeowners and nonprofit community centers in Boston's Dorchester and Mattapan neighborhoods, according t

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Painting/finishing 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Ventura County Public Works Agency is taking the lead in reducing energy consumption and costs for Ventura County and all those connected to its electrical grid. VENTURA — Ventura County Public Works Agency (VCPWA) is installing cutting-edge battery technology at its two wastewater treatment plants, aimed at reducing energy consumption and costs for Ventura County and all those connected to its electrical grid.

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Public Works Electrical Systems Energy Efficiency Cost Control 130

The Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

NRP Group Delivers 52-Unit Affordable Housing Community in Cleveland ibush Fri, 11/17/2023 - 10:58 The residences cater to individuals and families earning up to 60% of the area median income Working with University Hospitals as a development partner, NRP Group has completed The Davis Apartments affordable housing community in Cleveland, Multi-Housing News reports.

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Construction Management

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Civil Engineering Firm Wins Four National DBIA Awards in Five Years San Diego, CA – Latitude 33 Planning & Engineering joins the University of California, San Diego and other project partners in celebrating UC San Diego Nuevo East Graduate Student Housing’s national recognition by the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA). The organization named Nuevo East a winner of a National Award of Merit in the Educational Facilities category.

Engineering 130

Engineering Building Design Surveying Sustainability 130

The Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Mortgage Rates Continue Third Week of Downward Trend ibush Fri, 11/17/2023 - 11:23 Thanks to the continued drop in mortgage rates, mortgage applications are up, reaching their highest weekly pace in five weeks As the October inflation report drove down the yield on the 10-year Treasury, mortgage rates proceeded to fall this week, and healthier economic data is a positive sign that better days lie ahead for the housing market.

Surveying 130

Surveying 130

Prodyogi

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Soil exploration stands as a critical phase in comprehending the unique characteristics and properties of soil at a specific construction site. From the initial site reconnaissance to the compilation of the final report, the soil exploration process encompasses various steps that we've previously discussed in the article What is Soil Exploration?

Geotechnical Engineering 130

Geotechnical Engineering Engineering 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

On November 9, 2023, the Ohio Rail Development Commission (Rail Commission) approved $264,000 in grant funding to the Napoleon Defiance & Western Railway and authorized staff to administer a recently awarded Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement (CRISI) grant. A total of $10,792,000 was awarded in CRISI funds, with $4,361,000 in private railroad funds contributing to the total $15,417,000 project.

Infrastructure Development 100

Infrastructure Development Maintenance Approvals 100

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Material Storage

New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The Albert Embankment cofferdam built out into the River Thames in central London as part of Tideway has been re-flooded – signalling the latest milestone for the £4.5bn super sewer project. The post Tideway hits another milestone as Albert Embankment cofferdam flooded appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 117

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Baltimore, MD — With more than 25 years of experience as a premier publisher and developer of CAD curriculum, ASCENT- Center for Technical Knowledge experts are excited to share insights at Autodesk University 2023 (AU) at booth #462. ASCENT staff will not only showcase their Autodesk learning guides including print and eBook formats from their Autodesk 2024 Courseware Roadmap , but will also shine a spotlight on how their capabilities have evolved into a wide array of technical documentatio

Communication 100

Communication 100

New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Plans for a fully integrated public transport system in Merseyside have moved one step closer with a new agreement with the government. The post Government signs agreement to support integrated rail system on Merseyside appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 117

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The firm’s established apprenticeship program is recruiting and training workers in solar construction nationally and achieving IRA requirements on its newest projects in the southwest PHOENIX – McCarthy Building Companies Inc. recently began construction of four new large-scale solar projects located in the Southwestern United States and are targeting Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) compliance.

Renewable Energy Systems 100

Renewable Energy Systems Construction Equipment Electrical Systems Building Commissioning 100

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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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Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

If you have been lucky enough to encounter generous people, you understand they have a unique gift for garnering the respect and admiration of individuals around them. When you are a leader, having a positive relationship with the people who follow you is a huge asset you cannot put a price on. In the construction business, generosity and helpfulness are two fundamental traits that can make a business successful.

Project Management 111

Project Management Construction Management 111

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Engineering and Architecture Firm Expands Services into Florida and Enhances Client Experiences Across the Southeast NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Barge Design Solutions (Barge), an engineering and architecture firm with diverse in-house multidisciplinary practice areas, today announced it has acquired Environmental Consulting & Design (EC&D), a Florida-based consulting firm specializing in environmental permitting, land planning, mitigation banking, land management and geospatial services.

Environmental Consulting 100

Environmental Consulting Project Management Consulting Permits Architecture 100

Equipment World

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Shelby’s extreme off-road revamp of the 2023 Ford F-250 Super Duty is designed for those who like their trucks to serve double-duty for work and fun.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Reston, VA – Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (the “Company” or “Bowman”) (NASDAQ: BWMN), a national engineering services firm delivering infrastructure solutions to customers who own, develop, and maintain the built environment, today announced the acquisition of CFA, Inc. (“CFA”), headquartered in Reno, Nevada. Founded in 1981, CFA provides a mix of civil engineering, planning, surveying, mapping, and remote sensing to a mix of public and private sector customers.

Engineering 100

Engineering Infrastructure Development Public Works Surveying 100

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Construction News

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Infrastructure projects are being delayed by up to a year as a result of hybrid working, according to the government’s chief advisor on major schemes. Nick Smallwood, chief executive of the Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA), told MPs that projects including HS2 are being slowed… The post Hybrid working is delaying projects, says infrastructure boss appeared first on Construction News.

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New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The government has pledged to redirect HS2 funding worth £8.3bn to deal with potholes and resurface more than 8,000km of roads across England in a moved described as “a game changer” by experts. The post £8.3bn of HS2 money pledged towards pothole repairs hailed as ‘a game changer’ appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Engineering 103

Engineering 103

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Many property owners are boosting their bottom line by hosting vacation and long-term rentals. However, seasonal homes or businesses that are closed up for long periods of time become a prime breeding ground for mold. To keep income flowing, owners need to prevent mold from growing. Jim Oliver, co-founder of Natural Home Solutions LLC , a mold remediation company serving New England and the tri-state area, advises vacation rental hosts, landlords, property managers and retailers to take the fol

Property Management 98

Property Management Inspection Building Performance Measurement Risk Management 98

ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Expert Tara Albin, midwest cyber leader for a unit of broker Willis Towers Watson, says Insurance carriers have more experience underwriting cyber risks and firms have stepped up security.

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Site Planning

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Sustainable public sector facilities management is long overdue. Rampant economic and environmental waste remains the norm regarding lifecycle management of public sector physical infrastructure. The pervasive lack of integration of Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery teams with robust, standardized processes continues to prevent public sector facilites portfolio owners from efficient execution of repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build projects required to both support their orga

Facility Management 72

Facility Management Sustainability Change Management Project Management 72

ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Expert Tara Albin, midwest cyber leader for a unit of broker Willis Towers Watson, says Insurance carriers have more experience underwriting cyber risks and firms have stepped up security.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

AHF Products®, which comprises top brands in hard surface flooring including Bruce®, Armstrong Flooring™, Hartco®, LM Flooring®, Robbins®, Crossville® and others, announces the launch of its entirely redesigned corporate website, with new user experience, functionality, and branding. Located at www.AHFProducts.com , the new website is a testament to AHF’s evolution as a dynamic industry leader, with a host of innovative features designed to engage, inform, and inspire visitors. “We are e

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