Wolgast Corporation
MARCH 25, 2024
Along with your logo, promotional materials, and website, your building and location strategy are considered part of your marketing mix and how you reach your target audience. When starting to search for the perfect site for positioning your business, put on your marketing hat and consider how the location will help you to fulfill your product, place, price and promotion.
The Construction Index
MARCH 28, 2024
Mobile crane hire companies are being forced to shut for business for at least four days over Easter in England and Wales because police have banned them from the roads.
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Construction Dive
MARCH 14, 2024
The legislation on the desk of Gov. Ron DeSantis would block counties and cities from requiring companies to protect their workers from extreme heat.
Civil + Structural Engineer
MARCH 11, 2024
Climate Change Imperils Some Wastewater Treatment Plants – And Their Workers By Thomas Renner Climate change is being felt all around the world, even in some areas that escape attention. Water treatment plants might be under the radar for many scientists, but the impact on this critical piece of community infrastructure is widespread, enduring, and costly to remedy.
Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant
Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.
New Civil Engineer
MARCH 26, 2024
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland USA has collapsed after being struck by a container ship. The post Baltimore’s 366m span steel truss bridge collapses after being struck by container ship appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
For Construction Pros
MARCH 20, 2024
From enhanced standardization and project management platforms to automation options that increase speed and reduce costs, these new tools offer increased flow within offsite construction projects.
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The Construction Index
MARCH 15, 2024
Balfour Beatty and Costain are among contractors selected to bring forward plans for the UK’s first commercial scale gas-fired power station with carbon capture.
Construction Dive
MARCH 28, 2024
The Key Bridge’s modest protections couldn’t stop the 984-foot cargo ship, but safeguards strong enough to do so would be impractical, experts say.
Construction Specifier
MARCH 25, 2024
Heartwood, a Seattle residential project built in mass timber under Type-IV codes, by a team consisting of atelierjones. This project can serve as a model for residential projects chosen as part of NYCEDC’s Mass Timber Studio. Photos by Lara Swimmer/courtesy atelierjones. NYC’s Mass Timber Studio, a climate innovation initiative by New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and the Mayor’s Office of Climate and Environmental Justice, has chosen its inaugural teams.
New Civil Engineer
MARCH 18, 2024
Anglian Water and Cambridge Water will look to submit development consent order (DCO) application for their £2.2bn Fenlands reservoir in 2026 with a view to construction starting in 2029. The post Timeline and specifications of £2.2bn Fenlands reservoir revealed as planning progresses appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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The specialty contractor space is facing a transformative period, driven by labor shortages, rapid technological advancements, and increasing regulatory requirements. In 2024, contractors must navigate complex challenges like fragmented management systems and delays in payment. This guide offers a deep dive into the key disruptions reshaping the industry over the next 24 months, including digitization, sustainable practices, and modular construction.
Construction Placements
MARCH 22, 2024
Petronet LNG Limited (PLL) Recruitment 2024 for Various Posts | 04-04-2024 Petronet LNG Limited (PLL) Recruitment 2024 for Various Posts, last date to apply for this job is 04-04-2024 The post Petronet LNG Limited (PLL) Recruitment 2024 for Various Posts | 04-04-2024 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.
Construction News
MARCH 20, 2024
Emma Knight is a principal associate and Brett Mason is an associate at law firm Gowling WLG The Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) recently handed down judgment in Adriatic Land 5 Limited v The Long Leaseholders at Hippersley Point, considering the effect of paragraph 9 of… The post Tribunal considers extent of leaseholder protections appeared first on Construction News.
The Construction Index
MARCH 19, 2024
More than half of the local road network in England and Wales could fail in the next 15 years as the amount needed to fix the backlog of repairs reaches a record high of £16.3bn.
Construction Dive
MARCH 5, 2024
The contractor’s foundation has announced its largest-ever donation to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. The industry has the second-highest rate of suicide in the among all work sectors, per the CDC.
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Grow Leads & Visibility! Contractors need more than word-of-mouth. A strong website boosts visibility, draws in leads, showcases skills, and enhances your credibility. Learn how a quality site, that is easy to manage, can set you apart from the competition, and help can take your construction business to the next level. Marketpath is a leading provider of high-quality website solutions tailored for contractors and the construction industry.
Construction Specifier
MARCH 11, 2024
Portland International Airport (PDX) has undergone a transformative $215 million expansion, led by design firms Hennebery Eddy and Fentress Architects. The project is the first major one in nearly two decades and it focuses on balancing passenger and infrastructure demands on the north and south sides of the terminal. The initiative involved a 253-m (830-ft) extension of Concourse E, adding 12,727 m 2 (137,000 sf) to accommodate seven contact gates and two ground-loading gates.
New Civil Engineer
MARCH 18, 2024
Transport for London (TfL) has alerted contractors to an upcoming contract for the upgrade of the infrastructure and depot associated with the entirety of the Bakerloo line. The post TfL alerts contractors to upcoming Bakerloo line infrastructure and depot upgrades appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Roads Online
MARCH 18, 2024
Chair, board appointed for newly formed High Speed Rail Authority. Image courtesy of Shutterstock.com/muratart. The Federal Government and High Speed Rail Authority are seeking tenders and experts to help develop and plan the first stage of the east coast high speed rail network. The proposed section would connect Sydney, the Central Coast and Newcastle and represents the first priority under the newly formed High Speed Rail Authority, which will oversee the development of the eastern high-speed
Construction News
MARCH 7, 2024
A London council has warned fire-safety issues found in around 600 of its low-rise homes may be the “tip of the iceberg” of a national problem. Barnet Council said it is briefing the government and other local authorities after an investigation into a fire last… The post Council sounds alarm on timber-frame housing after fire appeared first on Construction News.
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.
The Construction Index
MARCH 11, 2024
The development company behind the planned regeneration of Coventry city centre has obtained planning consent or the first phase of its City Centre South (CCS) project.
Construction Dive
MARCH 6, 2024
The racetrack casino in Queens will create a full “Las Vegas-style” gaming complex — if the New York State Gaming Commission awards it a highly competitive license.
Construction Specifier
MARCH 8, 2024
The Athletics Major League Baseball (MLB) team’s new domed ballpark on the Las Vegas Strip will resemble a “spherical armadillo.” Images courtesy Negativ The forthcoming Athletics Major League Baseball (MLB) team’s new domed ballpark in Las Vegas, Nevada, a collaboration between Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) and HNTB, is set to become a vibrant symbol on the iconic strip.
New Civil Engineer
MARCH 28, 2024
The Canal and River Trust has appointed Arcadis, RSK and Geotechnical Engineering to provide technical expertise on maintaining its assets amidst the “growing challenge of climate change-driven storms and floods”. The post Canal and River Trust appoints Arcadis, RSK, Stantec and more as technical experts appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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Managing construction projects in disparate systems and spreadsheets is difficult due to numerous moving parts and diverse stakeholder needs. A dynamic, intuitive software solution is essential for everyone involved—owners, designers, engineers, Construction Managers, and General Contractors. Companies need a secure, centralized system to manage documents, scheduling, financials, and more.
BDC Network
MARCH 28, 2024
Workplace campus design philosophy: People are the new amenity 0 qpurcell Thu, 03/28/2024 - 10:33 Office Buildings Nick Arambarri, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, NCARB, Director of Commercial, LPA, underscores the value of providing rich, human-focused environments for the return-to-office workforce. Nick Arambarri, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, NCARB Office Buildings Headquarters Designers Building Owners When leasing agents take clients to see buildings, they know what’s important: people.
Construction News
MARCH 12, 2024
Balfour Beatty has signed a memorandum of understanding with Holtec, a US nuclear firm that is looking to develop small nuclear plants and a factory in the UK. In December 2022, the UK’s largest contractor agreed to work with Holtec on early plans for small… The post Balfour Beatty signs new deal with nuclear developer appeared first on Construction News.
The Construction Index
MARCH 14, 2024
The British Occupational Hygiene Society says that there is no reason for Britain to follow Australia’s lead in banning engineered stone worktops.
Construction Dive
MARCH 13, 2024
Just in time for spring construction season, new tech tools include heavy equipment innovations, a handheld radar scanner and digital twin upgrades.
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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
Construction Specifier
MARCH 25, 2024
Rendering of an affordable housing community, Michael E. Haynes Arms, to be built in Boston by developer Cruz Companies Image courtesy Cruz Companies To support affordable housing availability across the state, Massachusetts has has revealed funding and tax credits to facilitate the construction of more than 1,900 housing units. Governor Maura Healey, alongside Lieutenant-Governor Kim Driscoll and Secretary of Housing and Livable Communities Ed Augustus, revealed the state funding and tax credi
New Civil Engineer
MARCH 22, 2024
There are significant infrastructure and planning questions hanging over the proposed new Handsacre to Manchester Airport rail line, an expert has told NCE. The post Significant questions arise over proposed new Handsacre to Manchester Airport line appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Placements
MARCH 17, 2024
UPSSSC Recruitment 2024 for Junior Engineer Civil | 2847 Posts | 07-06-2024 UPSSSC Recruitment 2024 for Junior Engineer Civil with 2847 Posts vacancies, last date to apply for this job is 07-06-2024 The post UPSSSC Recruitment 2024 for Junior Engineer Civil | 2847 Posts | 07-06-2024 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.
Construction News
MARCH 7, 2024
The Balfour Beatty Vinci joint venture (JV) working on HS2 has announced the launch of a women’s only training course to mark International Women’s Day. The course, called Introduction to Construction, is designed to equip women with the skills and accreditation they need to start… The post HS2 launches all-female training course appeared first on Construction News.
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Aerial imagery has emerged as a necessary tool for architecture, engineering, and construction firms seeking to improve pre-construction site analysis, make more informed planning decisions, and ensure all stakeholders have access to an accurate visualization of the site to keep the project moving forward. Download our guide and take a deeper look at how aerial imagery can be leveraged to drive project efficiency by reducing unnecessary site visits and providing the accurate details required to
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