Construction Dive

JULY 24, 2024

Researchers at the university’s Helmet Lab are turning their attention from the gridiron to the jobsite to better understand how to mitigate head injuries at work.

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Construction Dive

JULY 24, 2024

Total groundbreakings plummeted to kick off the summer, but included a $1.5 billion data center in Ohio and $1 billion multifamily building in Florida.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 22, 2024

Plans to bring High Speed 2 (HS2) into Euston and associated developments in the local area are being worked on “at pace” by the secretary of state for transport Louise Haigh. The post Transport secretary working ‘at pace’ on plan for HS2 Euston station appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 26, 2024

Between rising home costs and an ongoing housing shortage, even starter homes are becoming unaffordable for most first-time homebuyers. According to housing market platform Zillow, there are now more than 200 U.S. cities where a starter home costs at least $1 million. Five years ago, only 84 cities had such high prices for starter homes. Nearly half of the cities with $1 million starter homes are in California, which leads with 117 cities, followed by New York and New Jersey, which each have 31

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 24, 2024

By Ying Liu, MBA, LEED AP BD+C, Director of Strategy and Growth, Zweig Group From The Zweig Letter Five essential practices you can use to actively engage board members and forge invaluable business partners. What shapes the future of a company at the highest level? In the dynamic landscape of corporate governance, the relationship between a CEO and the board chair is pivotal.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 23, 2024

The cancellation of High Speed 2 (HS2) north of Birmingham has seen billions of pounds and most benefits squandered, with the project now in an awkward state, a report from the National Audit Office (NAO) has detailed. The post HS2 | Billions of pounds and significant benefits squandered by cancellation, NAO reports appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 23, 2024

Selling a home right now can be challenging for any homeowner due to limited inventory and rising home prices. For Baby Boomers who are looking to downsize, the housing market could prove to be even more challenging as many homes do not meet the criteria of aging in place. According to online real estate marketplace OpenDoor, the Baby Boomer generation owns about 32 million homes in the U.S., but less than 40% of homes have basic features for aging, such as step-free entryways and bedrooms on th

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 26, 2024

The recent cyber outage is a stark reminder of digital systems' vulnerability and potential impact on businesses, including those in the construction industry. This incident offers several critical lessons for construction bookkeeping. As a contractor, your accounting and bookkeeping systems are vulnerable not only to cyber threats but also to software outages, which can compromise sensitive financial data and disrupt business operations.

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Construction Dive

JULY 24, 2024

The biggest contractor in the U.S. is eyeing data center and biopharma opportunities in Europe with the acquisition of an Ireland-based firm focused on tech-heavy builds.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 25, 2024

The publication of National Infrastructure Commission Design Group’s Project Level Design Principles could signify a change in the way infrastructure benefits communities. The post NIC’s Project Level Design Principles could maximise infrastructure benefits appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 26, 2024

With home prices increasing 54% since 2019, it's become increasingly difficult for young people to afford homes. And according to GoBankingRates, high interest rates, low inventory, and elevated prices have deterred many young people, especially Generation Z, from prioritizing homeownership. Gen Z might pursue alternative homeownership models, such as co-buying with friends or house hacking (renting out part of their home).

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Construction Placements

JULY 20, 2024

Job Titles for Mechanical Engineers: From Freshers to Experienced Professionals Explore diverse mechanical engineering job titles and roles for freshers and experienced professionals. The post Job Titles for Mechanical Engineers: From Freshers to Experienced Professionals appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Construction Dive

JULY 23, 2024

The Chimney Hollow Reservoir, built with only the second asphalt core dam in the country, aims to make water access more reliable for Southern Rocky Mountain communities.

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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

JULY 24, 2024

Floating wind farms are becoming ever more viable, opening up new possibilities for renewable energy from the sea. The post How can the UK unlock floating offshore wind’s potential? appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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For Construction Pros

JULY 25, 2024

With conventional stringliners, the process is vulnerable to human error. Automated and robotic stringlines help remove that human variable and increase accuracy.

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Construction Placements

JULY 26, 2024

MERC Recruitment 2024 for Officers on Retainership cum Consultancy | 05-08-2024 MERC Recruitment 2024 for Officers on Retainership cum Consultancy last date to apply for this job is 05-08-2024 The post MERC Recruitment 2024 for Officers on Retainership cum Consultancy | 05-08-2024 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Construction Dive

JULY 22, 2024

The planned 10,000-seat Richmond Diamond District Ballpark will be the home of the Flying Squirrels, an affiliate of the MLB’s San Francisco Giants.

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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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New Civil Engineer

JULY 26, 2024

A West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) official has detailed how work on planning, funding and maximising the benefits of the £2.5bn West Yorkshire Mass Transit (WYMT) network is being carried out. The post WYCA discusses benefits, planning and funding of £2.5bn Leeds–Bradford transit scheme appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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CCR Magazine

JULY 24, 2024

The CEO of cloud-based construction management software maker Linarc discusses why mornings are the best time to work, taking risks are part of the experience, and why having empathy and kindness matter. What’s the most cherished item in your office? My notebooks. I usually write to flush out ideas. Revisiting my first notebook on Linarc, I see an ambitious vision for a comprehensive, integrated construction management platform and I’m proud of the significant progress we’ve made toward re

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Construction Placements

JULY 26, 2024

SDCL Recruitment 2024 for Various Posts | 07 Posts | 02-08-2024 SDCL Recruitment 2024 for Various Posts with 07 Posts vacancies, last date to apply for this job is 02-08-2024 The post SDCL Recruitment 2024 for Various Posts | 07 Posts | 02-08-2024 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Construction Dive

JULY 22, 2024

An automatic sprinkler installer based in the Bay Area allegedly made verbal and physical threats against a worker due to his gender identity and sexual orientation, the agency said.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 22, 2024

Sir Robert McAlpine has been selected to build a £4bn electric vehicle battery factory in Somerset. The post McAlpine chosen to build £4bn electric vehicle battery factory in Somerset appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction News

JULY 23, 2024

Closing HS2’s cancelled second phase will cost £100m and take three years despite no major construction work ever taking place, a watchdog has said. Works already started are likely to take until summer 2027 to reverse, a report by the National Audit Office (NAO) concluded.… The post HS2: Cancelling phase two to cost £100m, says watchdog appeared first on Construction News.

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Construction Placements

JULY 25, 2024

How to Measure Rainwater: Understanding the Process and Importance Discover the essential techniques and tools for measuring rainwater, and understand why accurate rainfall data is vital for flood prediction, agriculture, and climate study. The post How to Measure Rainwater: Understanding the Process and Importance appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Construction Dive

JULY 24, 2024

Sun State Builders and Parkway Construction recently delivered the Phoenix-area manufacturing facility for the spaceflight company.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 23, 2024

A bridge expert at Network Rail has said the industry must challenge current standards, written and unwritten, for designing, constructing and maintaining bridges. The post Network Rail bridge expert urges industry to challenge standards around design appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Construction Index

JULY 21, 2024

An engineering firm has been fined after an employee suffered a fractured skull, hip, jaw and pelvis, while working at an HS2 construction site in Hertfordshire.

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Construction Placements

JULY 22, 2024

Sikkim PSC Recruitment 2024 for Assistant Engineer (Electrical) | 30 Posts | 04-08-2024 Sikkim PSC Recruitment 2024 for Assistant Engineer (Electrical) with 30 Posts vacancies, last date to apply is 04-08-2024 The post Sikkim PSC Recruitment 2024 for Assistant Engineer (Electrical) | 30 Posts | 04-08-2024 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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