Construction Dive
JANUARY 3, 2024
New apps for the new year include an AI program that answers project questions, a 360-degree camera for building models and a tool that automates procurement quotes.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JANUARY 5, 2024
Montauk Point Lighthouse, New York By JoAnne Castagna, Ed.D. In the 1970s, if you took a helicopter ride from New York City to the Montauk Point Lighthouse, that sits on the eastern tip of Long Island, New York, you could have spotted a woman in her 60s crawling along the 65-foot cliff under the beacon, packing and shaping earth with her bare hands and her small garden hoe.
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The Pro Builder
JANUARY 4, 2024
The 10 Hottest Housing Markets of 2024 ibush Thu, 01/04/2024 - 09:22 Most of this year's hottest markets are located in the Midwest, Great Lakes, and South Despite ongoing challenges of low inventory and relatively high mortgage rates—conditions that should ease somewhat during 2024—Zillow has identified the 10 housing markets it anticipates will be strongest this year.
Construction News
JANUARY 2, 2024
Only one person from the construction industry has been recognised in 2024’s New Year Honours List. Graham Paterson, the former chief executive of City Building, one of Scotland’s largest construction companies, received an OBE for services to equality and inclusion in construction. Last year, five… The post Poor showing for construction in New Year Honours List appeared first on Construction News.
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Construction Dive
JANUARY 3, 2024
Major infrastructure and manufacturing projects have created more demand for workers, but the supply of skilled labor can’t keep up.
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The Pro Builder
JANUARY 4, 2024
Some School Districts Step in to Help Teachers Afford Local Housing ibush Thu, 01/04/2024 - 21:05 From Colorado to Texas, districts are getting creative with ways to provide affordable housing Across the nation, there are many communities where housing costs continue to outpace salaries and teachers don't earn enough to live near where they work, which is further exacerbating the teacher shortage in those communities, Route Fifty reports.
For Construction Pros
JANUARY 2, 2024
Developed in the 1990s, Warm Mix Asphalt is anything but a new technology. However, there's still a fair amount of stigma associated with it in the road building industry, despite the Federal Highway Administration's pivot in 2010.
Construction Dive
JANUARY 2, 2024
The residential tower would be the second-tallest building in the country if built as planned, and is part of a bigger mixed-use development set to break ground.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JANUARY 2, 2024
Grimes will streamline marketing and branding efforts; align growth strategies with overall goals for company Boston, MA – Today, BOND Civil & Utility announced Emily Grimes as the new Director of Marketing. Grimes, who brings more than 15 years of work experience in elevating companies through brand trust and visibility, will now lead overall marketing management efforts for BOND Civil & Utility.
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The Pro Builder
JANUARY 4, 2024
Eugene, Ore., to Use $1M Trust Fund for Affordable Housing ibush Thu, 01/04/2024 - 06:00 The city is currently seeking proposals for affordable housing projects On Jan. 4, the City of Eugene, in Oregon, announced that its Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) will provide $1 million in funding for affordable housing projects, KPIC4 reports. The AHTF is funded by a construction excise tax (Ordinance No. 20609) that the city council established in 2019 to create a source of funding for affordable h
New Civil Engineer
JANUARY 1, 2024
The festive season has seen the new interconnector between Denmark and England open, albeit with an initial capacity of 800MW as opposed to the planned 1,400MW. The post £1.8bn Viking Link interconnector enters operation with initial capacity of 800MW appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Dive
JANUARY 3, 2024
Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JANUARY 3, 2024
3 Uses for Newforma Konekt’s 2D/3D Viewer to Save Time and Reduce Re-Work Nikita Lambert, Product Owner From hypermodeling to action item and issue localization, engineering teams can prevent re-work and collaborate easily with the right project information platform. In 1963, Ivan Sutherland developed the Sketchpad: the very first example of computer aided design (CAD).
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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
The Pro Builder
JANUARY 3, 2024
In Philadelphia, Construction Academies Offer Paid Training in Skilled Trades ibush Wed, 01/03/2024 - 20:08 Hosted by the city’s Rebuild initiative, the full-time academies start in March, and applications are due by Jan. 9 Philadelphia's Rebuild initiative is currently accepting applications for is Winter 2024 Carpentry and Masonry Academies. The six-week-long programs are full-time and offer paid training for people interested in a career in the skilled trades, the Philadelphia Inquirer report
New Civil Engineer
JANUARY 5, 2024
A subsea power hub for floating wind turbines is being piloted by Norwegian headquartered engineering firm Aker Solutions as part of the Marine Energy Test Centre (METCentre) in Norway. The post Plans for world first subsea power hub for floating wind turbines revealed appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Dive
JANUARY 4, 2024
Researchers found that laborers came to work dehydrated and had elevated core temperatures even under moderate conditions.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JANUARY 5, 2024
Next level comfort, safety, and durability for arc flash protection Burlington, NJ – Cementex , the safety tool specialists, highlights the Cementex Feature Series of Arc Flash Protective Clothing PPE, designed for those seeking the next level of comfort, safety, durability, and protection. With the focus on safety and usability, the Cementex Feature Series is made with USA labor and materials to ensure the highest quality arc flash protection.
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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
The Pro Builder
JANUARY 3, 2024
What Effects Will the ‘Silver Tsunami’ Have on the 2024 Housing Market? ibush Wed, 01/03/2024 - 08:38 Downsizing Boomers will mean more homes on the market and the need for smaller homes and different housing types High interest rates and housing prices continue to make purchasing a home an unattainable goal for many, but homebuying conditions for younger generations are likely to change as more Baby Boomers (currently about 20% of the U.S. population), reach the traditional retirement age of 65
New Civil Engineer
JANUARY 4, 2024
Construction of the world’s longest railway tunnel is progressing with all excavation contracts now awarded. When complete, it will boost rail freight capacity between France and Italy. The post Future of Tunnelling | Mix of tunnelling methods required to construct the 57.5km Mont Cenis base tunnel in the Alps appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Dive
JANUARY 4, 2024
Construction Dive is seeking nominations through Feb. 9 to highlight the industry’s leading women in all sectors.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JANUARY 4, 2024
With support from WSP, the global climate project secured $150 million in equity financing from the Green Climate Fund to finance critical initiatives that will support climate adaptation and resilience efforts in emerging and frontier economies. WASHINGTON, D.C. — WSP, a leading engineering, environment and professional services consultancy, supported the GAIA platform with a successful Green Climate Fund (GCF) application, which included securing USD $150 million in equity financing for the pl
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Contractor Bookkeeping
JANUARY 5, 2024
In the construction industry, communication takes many forms, including written reports, drawings, emails, and face-to-face meetings. Each form of communication has its own set of advantages and disadvantages. For example, written reports and illustrations provide a permanent record of information, but they may not be as effective in conveying complex ideas as face-to-face interactions.
New Civil Engineer
JANUARY 3, 2024
A sustainable, safe and reliable ground stabilisation technique not widely used in the UK is experiencing significant success on the High Speed 2 and Silvertown tunnels. The post Future of Tunnelling | How ground freezing is being implemented in two major UK tunnelling projects appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Dive
JANUARY 4, 2024
Despite a 0.1% decrease in November, several sectors — including manufacturing, healthcare and roadwork — saw gains.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JANUARY 4, 2024
Zweig Group recently held a Roundtable where our service area experts met to discuss client questions and the overall AEC landscape heading into 2024. In the new year, the AEC industry anticipates significant transformations, leading the assembled team to discuss topics around facilitating and organizing growth, recruitment & retention, and employee engagement amongst many others.
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In the face of rising customer expectations and evolving industry standards, staying ahead in construction demands innovation. A Next Generation Construction ERP is designed to meet these challenges head-on. By integrating this advanced system into your tech stack, you empower your team with a single source of truth, enhancing decision-making and operational efficiency.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JANUARY 4, 2024
Technology is increasingly driving almost every sector to new heights and efficiencies; the construction industry stands at a pivotal juncture. Incorporating 4D construction sequencing into everyday operations isn't just a technological upgrade; it's a business imperative for forward-thinking firms, especially in APAC. Most of the time, 4D BIM is seen as an early stakeholder engagement tool.
New Civil Engineer
JANUARY 2, 2024
The government’s sudden commitment to growing rail freight by 75% by 2050 is welcome, even though this amounts to only just over 2% per year. But how is it to be achieved? After all, rail freight is catered for by private operators in a free… The post The barriers to rail freight growth in the UK are clear appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Dive
JANUARY 5, 2024
Gabriela Inamagua pleaded guilty to charges that she ran two fraudulent firms that purported to supply services and labor.
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