Construction Dive
APRIL 1, 2024
The construction team, which includes three local partners, will build the Cleveland, Ohio, university’s first new research structure in more than two decades.
Civil + Structural Engineer
APRIL 1, 2024
PERI Delivers Flexible Formwork Solutions for Los Angeles Oil Terminal The Port of Los Angeles includes seven liquid petroleum build terminals comprising an area of more than 114 acres. The demand for production, transferring, processing, and storage of oil in the greater Los Angeles area drove stakeholders to ultimately invest in an upgrade to the Marine Oil Terminal and Wharf.
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Construction Dive
APRIL 1, 2024
Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.
Civil + Structural Engineer
APRIL 1, 2024
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., — Legacy Engineering, an integrated engineering services firm, is proud to welcome Anne Glubis to its rapidly growing organization. Glubis will draw on over two decades of industry expertise in her new role as Director of Geotechnical Operations and join Legacy’s leadership team in expanding the firm’s geotechnical capabilities.
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Construction Dive
APRIL 1, 2024
The St. Louis contractor is building a new administrative building, classroom facilities and a multipurpose gymnasium.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
APRIL 1, 2024
Veteran SCDOT industry professional brings more than three decades of experience successfully managing and delivering multimodal transportation programs COLUMBIA, S.C. – Mark Lester, PE, PMP , has joined HNTB as a project director and associate vice president bringing 32 years of transportation engineering, project management and leadership experience.
Construction Specifier
APRIL 1, 2024
Belmont Park’s $455 million makeover, led by Populous, will introduce a modernized venue with enhanced green spaces, winterized grandstand, and year-round racing capabilities by 2026. Photo courtesy New York Racing Association Inc. (NYRA) Belmont Park, the home of the Belmont Stakes, is slated for a $455 million modernization—proposed by the New York Racing Association (NYRA).
Civil + Structural Engineer
APRIL 1, 2024
Initiatives will advance DFW’s vision of accommodating 100 million annual passengers by the end of the decade DALLAS – HNTB has been selected by the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Board to provide program management and construction management (PM/CM) services. “We are proud to continue our long partnership with DFW to realize its upcoming $5 billion in preapproved capital projects, along with future terminal development endeavors to achieve its vision of accommodating 100 million annu
Construction Placements
APRIL 1, 2024
5 Steps to Successfully Make a Career Switch Discover the 5 essential steps to navigate a successful career switch and find your dream job. The post 5 Steps to Successfully Make a Career Switch appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.
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New Civil Engineer
APRIL 1, 2024
Engineers should consider neurodivergent individuals when designing infrastructure says WSP Future Ready leader David Symons. The post Innovative Thinker | WSP’s David Symons on designing infrastructure with neurodivergent people in mind appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Roads Online
APRIL 1, 2024
Image: The Advertiser. The Northern Territory Government has awarded a contract to design flood immunity improvements on an eight kilometre stretch of the Stuart Highway. GHD will complete these works over the eight kilometre stretch near Daly Waters, south of Katherine. The construction ready design will include an engineering survey and geotechnical investigation on this key transport and logistics route.
The Construction Index
APRIL 1, 2024
Construction of the £5bn Thames Tideway Tunnel is now complete and commissioning work should begin in the summer.
Linxup
APRIL 1, 2024
On April 8th, 2024, the world will witness a rare celestial event: a total (in some areas) solar eclipse. For fleet-based field service industries, this presents a unique challenge and opportunity. Depending on their location to the eclipse's path, businesses must adapt their operations to ensure continuity while maximizing the potential for experiencing this awe-inspiring phenomenon.
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Equipment World
APRIL 1, 2024
Brian and Tony Dietz, owners of Bob Dietz & Sons in New Paltz, New York, have won Equipment World’s 2024 Contractor of the Year Award.
Civil Engineer Blog
APRIL 1, 2024
Kit homes are a great alternative to building a conventional home. Kit homes in Victoria and all over Australia are being erected because they are cost efficient and there are lots of designs to choose from. They can be built in as little as eight weeks and you can save a considerable amount of money […] The post 5 Things Your New Kit Home Needs first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.
The Constructor
APRIL 1, 2024
What is Lightweight Concrete? Lightweight concrete is a specialized concrete mixture made with lightweight coarse aggregates, and sometimes lightweight fine aggregates, instead of traditional aggregates. This type of concrete possesses an in-place density (unit weight) typically ranging from 90 to 115 lb/ft³ (1440 to 1840 kg/m³), in contrast to the density of normal weight concrete, which […] The post What is Lightweight Concrete?
Roads Online
APRIL 1, 2024
Image courtesy of Quest Events. Material provided by Quest Events At the Urban Infrastructure Strategy 2024 conference, Federal, State, and Local government officials will meet with private sector leaders to discuss proven strategies and share their insights for improving infrastructure management and community development. This event is designed to facilitate meaningful interactions, collaboration and partnership.
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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
New Civil Engineer
APRIL 1, 2024
As we head into spring, a number of the large engineering and construction firms are bolstering leadership positions to strengthen teams focusing on new trends. The post Movers and shakers: Biggest construction and engineering appointments in March 2024 appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The Construction Index
APRIL 1, 2024
Aggregate Industries has opened a new asphalt plant to serve Staffordshire and surrounding areas as part of a £9m investment.
ENR Construction
APRIL 1, 2024
Search for four missing workers remains on hold as demolition begins and the U.S. Coast Guard establishes a temporary shipping channel to the Port of Baltimore.
The Construction Index
APRIL 1, 2024
Align has completed another section of the Colne Valley Viaduct.
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ENR Construction
APRIL 1, 2024
Following an expansion announcement in December, AESC now plans to build a second facility alongside its original, 1.5-million-sq-ft battery production facility.
UK Construction Blog
APRIL 1, 2024
The post What’s Actually Covered in Your New Home Warranty? appeared first on UK Construction Blog. When buying a newly constructed home in the UK, new build developers typically provide a warranty that protects against certain defects for the first two years after legal completion. However, the exact coverage can vary between house builders. This article explains what homeowners can expect their new home warranty to cover, as well as where there may be gaps.
ENR Construction
APRIL 1, 2024
Following an expansion announcement in December, AESC now plans to build a second facility alongside its original, 1.5-million-sq-ft battery production facility.
The Contractor Magazine
APRIL 1, 2024
Virtually every nonresidential construction segment experienced a decline in spending in February.
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CCR Magazine
APRIL 1, 2024
CR Fitness Holdings LLC, the leading franchisee of Crunch Fitness, is thrilled to announce its expansion into the vibrant city of Knoxville, Tennessee. The highly anticipated Crunch Fountain City will be located at 5003 N. Broadway, Knoxville, TN 37918, marking the franchise’s entry into this new market. With the opening of Crunch Fountain City, residents of Knoxville can look forward to enjoying a wide range of amenities designed to enhance their fitness experience.
ENR Construction
APRIL 1, 2024
The value of nonresidential construction put in place in February totaled a seasonally adjusted $1.03 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
CCR Magazine
APRIL 1, 2024
Clearly when building a house, or an extension that includes any aperture, the importance of lintels cannot be overstated. Serving as a critical component in the structure of buildings, lintels are used to support the weight above doorways, windows, and other openings, ensuring stability and integrity. Across the UK, where architectural styles and construction methods are as varied as the landscape itself, the choice of material for lintels can significantly impact a building’s durability,
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