Equipment World

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The 6,000-metric-ton-capacity crane has a main mast length of 561 feet, or 898 feet when using the fixed jib attachment. Details at Equipment World.

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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Touchplan, a production planning platform, captured data from over 321,000 scheduled tasks over the past year to compile the reasons.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

by Mike Mack The architecture, engineering and construction sector is notorious for its challenges, from tight deadlines to unexpected planning, permitting, design and construction obstacles. Whether working in water, transportation, power or some other industry, teams are often faced with unexpected issues in an intense, often high-stress and highly charged environment.

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New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Great British Nuclear (GBN) has advanced small modular reactor (SMR) designs from GE-Hitachi, Holtec Britain, Rolls-Royce SMR and Westinghouse Electric Co. to the next round of its competition. The post Great British Nuclear SMR competition whittled down to final 4 following initial tenders appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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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.

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For Construction Pros

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The shift toward trade schools has significantly impacted the construction industry in addressing one of the industry’s biggest challenges: a shortage of qualified, skilled workers.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

How you can get ready for the 2024 YEA Award Competition that starts next week The anticipation is building as Civil+Structural Engineering Media gears up for its 2024 Yearbook Engineering Achievement (YEA) Award competition. This prestigious event celebrates innovation, excellence, and achievement in the AEC industry, showcasing groundbreaking projects from around the globe.

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The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

For Morgan and Jamie Molitor of Construction2Style, “reputation means everything.” But how exactly are they building their reputation? “It’s not just. get in, get out, get paid,” they say. It’s “always trying to do the right thing on a project. trying to do what we would want done in a family member’s home or in our own home.” And one way they’re accomplishing this is by using Andersen® 400 Series windows, the window with fewer callbacks.

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Prodyogi

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

GRP water tanks are glass-reinforced plastic water tanks constructed from a combination of plastic and fiberglass. This robust and resilient material composition makes them a superior choice for water storage compared to traditional steel-reinforced concrete tanks.Let's delve into the advantages and maintenance requirements of GRP water tank construction.

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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Cannabis use is illegal in just four states but remains prohibited at the federal level. Lawyers say navigating the issue in construction demands a clear-eyed approach.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Platinum Contracting has completed construction on La Cova in South Shore at Lake Las Vegas, expanding Southern Nevada’s largest lakeside master planned community. As the general contractor for the landmark project, the heavy civil construction firm successfully laid the groundwork for a premier residential subdivision. The comprehensive construction project included extensive grading, paving, concrete work and the installation of essential infrastructure components such as wet and dry utilities

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The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Despite dropping mortgage rates, sales of newly built homes remained stagnant in August. According to real estate market platform Zillow, there were 716,000 new-home sales in August, down by 4.7% from the 751,000 sales recorded in July. However, sales were still 9.8% Additionally, there were 467,000 new homes available for sale at the end of August, a 7.8-month supply, up from 7.3 months in July but slightly below the 7.9-month supply in August 2023.

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New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

High Speed 2 Ltd (HS2 Ltd), the government-owned company in charge of delivering HS2, may be brought under direct state control as a result of a new government-commissioned review. The post Government considering bringing HS2 Ltd under state control appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The construction giant leveraged a physical crane attachment that employs sensors and anticipates weight shifts to put 10,000-pound formwork slabs in place accurately and safely.

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Construction Management

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

BOSTON — As the pioneer in information management and collaboration software since 2004, Newforma will celebrate its 20th anniversary at this year’s Newforma World, scheduled for Sept. 30-Oct. 3 in Orlando, Florida. Acclaimed futurist and innovation strategist Nikki Greenberg will serve as keynote speaker. “We’re taking this opportunity to highlight our accomplishments over the past two remarkable decades and to assert our position as leaders and innovators for the future,” said N

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The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Designing a kitchen for a multigenerational household requires careful planning to meet the needs of children, parents, and grandparents. As costs increase and more families opt to live under one roof, kitchens are being used more intensively. Because of this, builders and designers need to think creatively about how specific design choices can affect family dynamics.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Fraud can be a significant threat to businesses of all sizes in any industry. Construction companies are not spared and are even more vulnerable to various fraudulent activities, from bid rigging and inflated costs to payroll fraud and misuse of funds. Many small business owners have become increasingly concerned about fraud after the pandemic. According to SAP Concur (An expense management solutions company), a staggering 85% of businesses surveyed expect the risk of fraud to continue.

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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The delivery method is best suited for projects with a well-defined scope, such as road and bridge rehabilitation, per a new report from the American Council of Engineering Companies.

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Construction News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

David Savage is a partner and head of construction engineering & projects at Charles Russell Speechlys Grenfell Tower was an all too typical project for its level of value, procured on the same flawed basis of construction economics and pressures that are still recognisable everywhere.… The post Grenfell Tower Inquiry: a crucial step forward with significant challenges appeared first on Construction News.

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The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

S-5!, a metal roof attachment manufacturer, has partnered with National Women in Roofing (NWIR) to launch a new scholarship program aimed at supporting women pursuing careers in skilled trades. The NWIR & S-5! Scholarship provides a $2,500 award for trade school education, along with a one-year NWIR membership and personalized mentorship from an experienced member.

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New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Construction on the £4.3bn Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2) offshore interconnector between England and Scotland in has begun with a groundbreaking ceremony at either end of the planned 506km “electricity superhighway”. The post Ground broken on construction of £4.3bn England – Scotland offsea interconnector appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Buyers will continue to prioritize builds featuring tech, energy efficiency and sustainability, said the builder’s K-12 market leader.

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Construction News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Ali Perry is chief executive of the British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association (BAFSA) BAFSA hopes that the requirement for sprinklers in all new care homes in England heralds a new approach by the government towards the protection of the built environment that considers and listens… The post Are we entering a new era of fire safety? appeared first on Construction News.

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The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Designing a kitchen for a multi-generational household requires careful planning to meet the needs of children, parents, and grandparents. As costs increase and more families opt to live under one roof, kitchens are being used more intensively. Because of this, builders and designers need to think creatively about how specific design choices can impact family dynamics.

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New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Luton Town Football Club’s development arm, 2020 Developments, has submitted a planning application for a new 25,000-capacity stadium to Luton Borough Council. The post Luton Town submits planning application for Aecom-led 25,000 capacity stadium appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The 20-foot-high expansion is one of the largest freestanding 3D-printed commercial concrete structures in the U.S., according to Alquist 3D.

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Construction News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Building costs are set to increase by 15 per cent over the next five years, according to a new forecast by the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS). The data company said that tender prices will rise by 20 per cent in the same period. It… The post Build costs set for 15% rise, says BCIS appeared first on Construction News.

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The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Across the U.S., accessory dwelling units (ADUs) have been proposed as a way to improve housing supply. As these types of projects gain popularity, many nonprofits are also turning to ADUs to meet the needs of their local community members. In a new working paper, the Joint Center For Housing Studies of Harvard University aims to discover how nonprofits are using ADUs, how they are being adapted to serve the needs of different communities, and what challenges organizations are facing in rolling

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New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

A new technical standard developed by leading industry organisations that is intended to help UK construction achieve net zero carbon buildings has been launched. The post Leading industry organisations launch new UK standard for zero carbon buildings appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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