Construction News
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
The number of deaths of construction industry workers has reached a four-year high, new figures reveal. Data from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) shows 51 construction workers died of injuries on site in 2023/24, more than any year since 2020/21. The total was more… The post Construction worker deaths reach four-year high, HSE reveals appeared first on Construction News.
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
The $270 million Willets Point redevelopment, part of an initiative that includes the city’s first soccer-specific stadium, could pave the way for an additional $50 billion in projects.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Exclusive community offers luxurious single-family homes with access to award-winning amenities in the Texas Hill Country LEANDER, Texas — Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE: TOL), the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, announced the grand opening of its newest collection of homes, Travisso – Verona Collection , in the master-planned community of Travisso in Leander, Texas.
New Civil Engineer
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
The civil engineering sector is poised for significant recovery and growth over the next few years, according to the latest forecast from construction industry intelligence firm Glenigan. The post Civil engineering project starts up 26% in 2024 appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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Construction News
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
The government has sent initial warning letters to 49 organisations involved in the Grenfell Tower tragedy, including firms that ministers want to ban from public sector work. In September, responding to the phase two report of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, prime minister Keir Starmer told… The post Grenfell firms facing public work ban get warning letters appeared first on Construction News.
For Construction Pros
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
The demand for data centers is rapidly increasing, with projections indicating U.S. data center construction could reach $25 billion by 2027. An example of this growth is DataBank's expansive new data center campus in Dallas.
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Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Insurers had filed two actions against Zachry and its joint venture partners, claiming they caused a 2022 gas export terminal explosion by failing to install proper safeguards.
The Construction Index
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Muse’s joint venture with Homes England and Legal & General has been officially signed to lead the redevelopment of two Bradford shopping malls into housing.
New Civil Engineer
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Firms involved in Neom should consider the “political and reputational risks” of association with the giga-project in Saudi Arabia, according to a new report from human rights group ALQST. The post Companies involved in Saudi’s Neom warned about ‘political and reputational risks’ appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction News
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
A Dagenham building badly damaged by fire during cladding remediation works is set to be demolished, Construction News can reveal. More than 80 people were made homeless when fire ripped through the Spectrum Building, a seven-storey mixed-use building in Dagenham, in August. The building was… The post Dagenham fire building to be demolished appeared first on Construction News.
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Roads Online
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Image: stock.adobe.com/es0lex. In the upcoming February edition of Roads & Infrastructure Magazine, we’re focusing on everything asphalt and batch plants. If you are an asphalt plant provider, are utilising the latest sustainable materials as part of your asphalt plant operation, or have a project that used an asphalt plant that you’d like to highlight, we want to hear from you.
Construction Placements
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
CSIR-IICT Recruitment 2024 for Scientist | 31 Posts | 09-12-2024 CSIR-IICT Recruitment 2024 for Scientist with 31 Posts vacancies, last date to apply for this job is 09-12-2024 The post CSIR-IICT Recruitment 2024 for Scientist | 31 Posts | 09-12-2024 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
A shift in how tech companies like Google and Amazon meet their energy needs is creating opportunities for construction firms equipped to handle atomic power work.
Construction Specifier
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Brightline West will be America’s first high-speed passenger rail system operating from Las Vegas to Southern California. Photos courtesy Grimshaw Brightline West will be the United States’ first high-speed passenger rail system, operating from Las Vegas to Southern California. This 350-km (218-mile) passenger rail service expects to serve more than nine million one-way passengers annually.
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New Civil Engineer
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Small modular reactors (SMRs) should be built underground, including in city centres, to protect them from military attacks, seismic activity and other natural hazards, according to a new academic study. The post Case made for SMRs to be built underground to protect from military and natural threats appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction News
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
The British secret service held information gathered by undercover police on a bricklayer and trade union activist dubbed “Britain’s most blacklisted worker”, it has emerged. MI5 received a report on a 1986 meeting of the left-wing protest group known as Red Action where Brian Higgins… The post MI5 had undercover police report on construction worker appeared first on Construction News.
Roads Online
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Reinforced Earth specialises in tailoring infrastructure solutions for local communities and governments. Images: National Precast/Reinforced Earth. For half a century, a long-standing Master Precaster member of National Precast, Reinforced Earth, has been at the forefront of delivering innovative infrastructure solutions across the country. Since its inception in 1974, the company has led the adoption of reinforced earth technology, a technique originally developed in France during the 1960s.
Construction Placements
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Top 20 Questions for Excavator Operators and How to Answer Them Explore the top 20 excavator operator interview questions with detailed answers to help you prepare and excel in your job interview. The post Top 20 Questions for Excavator Operators and How to Answer Them appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.
Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network
In today’s construction market, owners, construction managers, and contractors must navigate increasing challenges, from cost management to project delays. Fortunately, digital tools now offer valuable insights to help mitigate these risks. However, the sheer volume of tools and the complexity of leveraging their data effectively can be daunting. That’s where data-driven construction comes in.
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
The document drills down on frequently reported jobsite behavior, including passing off derogatory remarks as playful banter or dismissing hateful graffiti as harmless.
The Construction Index
NOVEMBER 3, 2024
Seven years after the Grenfell Tower fire exposed the scandal of unsafe cladding systems on buildings across the UK, the country has still not got a grip on the problem.
New Civil Engineer
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
The Department for Transport (DfT) spent £43M on Restoring Your Railway projects that face an uncertain future following chancellor Rachel Reeves’ cancellation of the programme, NCE can reveal. The post £43M spent by DfT on Restoring Your Railway projects that hang in the balance appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction News
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
HS2 works may have compounded flooding in some areas, according to the construction commissioner scrutinising the project. In his latest report, covering the second quarter of 2024, independent commissioner for HS2 Sir Mark Worthington said he had heard “a number of reports of localised flooding… The post HS2 works ‘may have contributed’ to flooding appeared first on Construction News.
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For Construction Pros
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Governments, trade organizations, construction companies, and industry groups have to work together to ensure we successfully attract groups who have historically been more hesitant to consider a career in construction into the industry.
Construction Placements
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
Exploring Careers in Urban Planning for Civil Engineering Graduates: Your Gateway to Shaping Cities Urban planning offers an exciting pathway for civil engineering graduates to help shape sustainable cities. This blog explores career opportunities, essential skills, and growth prospects in urban planning, perfect for aspiring urban engineers. The post Exploring Careers in Urban Planning for Civil Engineering Graduates: Your Gateway to Shaping Cities appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Firms raking in money include a modular apartment builder, an artificial intelligence-based contract platform and a provider of scheduling software.
Construction Today
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Thanks to a combination of hard work and innovative vision, AMFAC has established itself as one of the US’ foremost providers of preventative and reactive property maintenance services. In just six years, the company has made waves across the industry, and expanded its offering with innovative, eco-friendly advances. Company President, Jameka Spencer, joins CT to discuss the company’s fascinating… Source The post From military precision to market leadership, American Facil
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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
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
The annual electricity bill for Network Rail’s operations, including to power trains, has more than doubled in the last two years from £379M in 2021/2022 to £885M in 2023/2024. The post Network Rail electricity bill more than doubled in two years appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction News
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Scottish Water is seeking £9bn of support to deliver its capital investment programme over the next two regulatory periods. The utility giant published an official notice inviting interest in its Delivery Vehicle 4 (DV4) Enterprise agreement to cover design and construction work from 2027 to… The post Scottish Water opens £9bn procurement process appeared first on Construction News.
Roads Online
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Image courtesy of the New South Wales Government. Both the New South Wales and Federal governments have announced a joint investment worth $437.3 million for 230 new safety projects that aim to reduce the risk of crashes that cause fatal or serious injuries. The 230 projects will involve installing or upgrading safety infrastructure including wombat crossings, roundabouts, rumble strips, sealed shoulders on high-speed rural roads, kerb extensions and pedestrian refuges.
Construction Placements
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Hiring Now: Project Managers, BIM Technicians, and More at DCT Offices in Ireland & Croatia DCT is hiring for exciting roles in project management and digital construction in Ireland and Croatia. Take the next step in your career by joining a globally recognized team driving innovation in the construction industry. Explore open positions today!
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