Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 13, 2023

Nottingham police are on the hunt for a gang of metal thieves that struck at a five-storey luxury care home project in the city. Thousands of pounds worth of copper piping and stainless steel were stolen from Midlands contractor Sandycroft’s building site in West Brighford. The firm was well advanced on the £8m project to build the 72-bed Trent Bridge care home project at the Loughborough Road and Bridgford Road junction.

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The Pro Builder

AUGUST 13, 2023

5th Annual Most Valuable Products Award Winners ibush Sun, 08/13/2023 - 17:01 The Most Valuable Products (MVP) Awards is the annual showcase of the very best in building product design, innovation, and efficacy from Pro Builder 's sister publication Residential Products Online. Each year, an expert panel of judges, composed of builders, remodelers, and designers, combs through entries from throughout the building products industry to determine the top products in more than a dozen categories.

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 13, 2023

Sunderland City Council has signed off a £15m deal with Brims Construction to design and build the Housing Innovation and Construction Skills Academy planned for the city. The project was to be delivered by Tolent Construction but stalled when the North East builder collapsed into administration last February. At the time Brims, which is run by the two sons of former Tolent founder John Wood, stepped in to buy just the Teesside operation of the crashed building group, saving around 150 jobs.

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Field Wire

AUGUST 13, 2023

What is a punch list? A punch list (also called a snag list, deficiency list, or punch out list), according to the online Business Dictionary , is “a document listing work that does not conform to contract specifications, usually attached to a certificate of substantial completion.” Put simply, it is a list of to-do’s that need to be completed before a project can be considered finished.

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 13, 2023

The UK arm of Chinese developer Kam Lei Fong has lodged plans with Rochdale Council to convert an historic cotton mill into over 280 flats. The plan to convert the derelict grade-II listed Warwick Mill in Middleton has been designed by GMA Architecture and will also include a new 10-storey build block alongside the Victorian mill that will accommodate around half the planned new flats.

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 13, 2023

London’s new super sewer client Tideway is set to start the hunt for a contractor to maintain thousands of infrastructure assets through the project’s performance and reliability testing phase. With the main tunnel and its connection tunnels fully excavated and more than 85% of the construction work complete, the Tideway team is preparing to enter a phase of ‘system acceptance’ – essentially, ensuring the super sewer and its associated infrastructure functions as designed.

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Construction News

AUGUST 13, 2023

The trade body for the demolition industry has condemned the knocking down of the 18th century Crooked House pub in Staffordshire. The building in Himley, described as “Britain’s wonkiest pub”, was pulled down with an excavator on 7 August, two days after fire which the… The post Crooked House demolition ‘does disservice to entire industry’ appeared first on Construction News.

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 13, 2023

Student accommodation specialist Alumno is set to start a new project on Moss Lane East in Manchester following a successful planning application. Manchester City Council has approved the development, which is designed by architects Carson Sall and comprises a new build nine-storey block along with the refurbishment of an adjacent listed Georgian Villa overlooking Whitworth Park.

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Civil Engineer Blog

AUGUST 13, 2023

Construction cost constitutes only a fraction, though a substantial fraction, of the total project cost. However, it is the part of the cost under the control of the construction project manager. The required levels of accuracy of construction cost estimates vary at different stages of project development, ranging from ball park figures in the early […] The post Construction Cost Estimates first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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AUGUST 13, 2023

The recent launch of Great British Nuclear has thrust nuclear power into the spotlight once more, potentially opening the door to a surge of investment into the sector and the UK’s wider renewable energy infrastructure. The post Long term vision and collaboration will be critical to the future of nuclear infrastructure appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction News

AUGUST 13, 2023

It’s hard to identify and expensive to fix. But something needs to be done about aerated concrete In July 2018, a primary school was forced to close unexpectedly after its roof collapsed. Fortunately it was a Saturday evening and the structure at Singlewell Primary School… The post RAAC: can our schools be made safe? appeared first on Construction News.

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New Civil Engineer

AUGUST 13, 2023

A major trade union in the UK is calling out Network Rail for not acting on the majority of recommendations from the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) following the Carmont rail tragedy. The post RMT claims 18 of 20 safety recommendations from Carmont tragedy not enacted by Network Rail appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Civil Digital

AUGUST 13, 2023

Ah, Instagram! That neon-lit digital realm where everyday Joes become international influencers overnight. But before you say, “Well, I can’t do that,” let me stop you right there. You can, and I’m here to spill the tea on how. Buckle up, because things are about to get real. Why Instagram? Why Not… TikTok or Twitter? Read more The post Breaking the ‘Gram: How to Start Engineering Blogging on Instagram and Skyrocket to Stardom appeared first on CivilDigital.

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AUGUST 13, 2023

The Environment Agency has spent £70M on pre-construction work for the £640M River Thames Scheme in Surrey since it was conceived in 2014. The post Environment Agency has spent £70M on pre-construction for £640M River Thames Scheme appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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CCR Magazine

AUGUST 13, 2023

RMF Engineering today announced the celebration of its 40th year in business––a significant milestone reflective of the firm's continued excellence in quality and service, collaborative spirit, dexterity, and commitment to meeting the ever-evolving challenges of our industry. "More than just an anniversary, it is a humble reminder of where we began and those we serve," said Ken Pitz, CEO and President of RMF.

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New Civil Engineer

AUGUST 13, 2023

 This video was recorded at NCE’s Rail and Transit conference. Network Rail chief intelligent infrastructure engineer Karl Butler-Garnham provides insights from Network Rail’s award winning Intelligent Infrastructure programme. The programme is transforming asset management across the network through utilising technology to deliver data and… The post Watch: The data driven railway: Delivering Intelligent Infrastructure appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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CCR Magazine

AUGUST 13, 2023

CVS -owned Oak Street Health will add up to 60 new senior clinics in 2024 and expand its presence to 25 states from 21 this year. The pharmacy retailer's $10 billion purchase of Oak Street Health two months ago advances its plans to expand health care offerings, which also include the $8 billion acquisition of home care provider Signify Health in 2022.

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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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New Civil Engineer

AUGUST 13, 2023

 This video was recorded at NCE's Rail and Transit conference 2023. Network Rail professional head for drainage and lineside Mona Sihota talks about extreme weather events and inefficient drainage as a cause of rail incidents and the need for a system level understanding of the… The post Watch: How Network Rail is addressing climate change challenges appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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CCR Magazine

AUGUST 13, 2023

S-5! announces its new partnership with the University of Kansas School of Architecture & Design to provide a donation of snow retention and solar attachments for its annual student-led, design-build project. The 432 Indiana Street House is the 16th consecutive LEED Platinum project completed by Studio 804 , a hands-on learning program at the University of Kansas for graduate students in their final year of studies seeking a Master of Architecture degree.

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New Civil Engineer

AUGUST 13, 2023

This video was recorded at NCE's Rail and Transit conference 2023. Transport for London (TfL) head of asset investment Kevin McNally discusses how the capital's transport operator manages its assets in the face of climate change. He discusses the processes and reviews that TfL is currently… The post Watch: Managing asset resilience across the Transport for London network appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 13, 2023

The government is accelerating new building requirements for separate male and female toilets in new non-domestic private and public developments. The move is designed to “reverse the rise of gender-neutral toilets as part of wider efforts to protect single sex spaces.” Kemi Badenoch, Minister for Women and Equalities, said: “It is important that everybody has privacy and dignity when using public facilities.

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New Civil Engineer

AUGUST 13, 2023

This video was recorded at NCE's Rail and Transit conference 2023. East West Rail head of asset management and maintenance Joao Rocha discusses how the team building the new Oxford to Cambridge railway is ensuring that it is futureproofed against climate change. He discusses the asset… The post Watch: Planning and building East West Rail to ensure long term climate resilience appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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CCR Magazine

AUGUST 13, 2023

XL Specialized Trailers , a market-leading manufacturer of heavy haul and specialized trailers, introduces the XL Guardian 110 HDG trailer, a standardized construction trailer that is readily available at dealer locations. Each aspect of this low-profile, hydraulic detachable gooseneck lowboy was designed with the user in mind, and it’s made to simplify the process of hauling construction equipment.

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New Civil Engineer

AUGUST 13, 2023

This video was recorded at NCE’s Rail and Transit conference. Balfour Beatty Vinci Systra joint venture project director Nigel Russell and High Speed 2 (HS2) Old Oak Common head of delivery Peter Gow discuss the construction and development of the Old Oak Common Station, which… The post Watch: Delivering HS2’s Old Oak Common Station appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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New Civil Engineer

AUGUST 13, 2023

A joint venture led by WeBuild has completed the Isarco River underpass section of the Brenner Base Tunnel, which required technical expertise to bore beneath the waterway. The post Brenner Base Tunnel | ‘Highly complex’ Isarco River underpass section completed appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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