Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The first increase since September highlights the ongoing presence of material price volatility, said Anirban Basu, Associated Builders and Contractors’ chief economist.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2024

BUILD picks apart a recent project for keys to improve the efficiency of rentable area The post The Optimized Building appeared first on BUILD Blog.

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New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Construction of the record-breaking Colne Valley Viaduct for the High Speed 2 (HS2) railway has been halted due to the need for “urgent remedial works”. The post HS2 | Colne Valley Viaduct construction halted for ‘urgent remedial works’ appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Executive Vice President Randy Abdallah talks about manufacturing projects, top sectors for growth and industrywide challenges.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

By Leo Lavayen, Civil Applications Expert Civil 3D installs with many tools that are not loaded by default, some of these can be found in the Program Files directory: C:Program FilesAutodeskAutoCAD 2024C3DSampleCivil 3D API. In that directory many subfolders can be found with fun tools. Let explore ONE of the many hidden treasures: Surface Working Plane.

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New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Campaigners’ case against the government’s decision to green light the £1.7bn Stonhenge Tunnel has been quashed by a High Court judge. The post Stonehenge Tunnel | Judge quashes legal challenge against DCO decision appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Expected interest rate cuts in the second half of 2024 should spur more starts as the year progresses, said Richard Branch, chief economist at Dodge Construction Network.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Walter P Moore announces the expansion of its Structures Group with the addition of structural engineering services in Chicago. “This strategic move emphasizes our commitment to geographical growth, allowing us to better serve our clients and meet the evolving needs of the industry,” said Dilip Choudhuri , President and CEO. Leading the new offering in Chicago is Brian McElhatten , who brings with him an impressive 25-year career in the city.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Our customer community feels positive about job prospects for women in construction - now here's how to take that "job" and make it a "career"!

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Construction News

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The High Court has thrown out a case brought by campaigners against the £1.7bn Stonehenge Tunnel project. Mr Justice Holgate said most of the allegations brought by Save Stonehenge World Heritage Site (SSWHS), which was seeking a judicial review of the project's development consent order,… The post Judge rejects challenge to £1.7bn Stonehenge Tunnel appeared first on Construction News.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The White House is also expected to delay the transition to electric vehicles in a revision to the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed emissions regulation.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

New version of Trimble’s next-generation paving control platform for smoother, more precise paving surfaces extends the functionality to an additional machine type WESTMINSTER, Colo. — Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today the availability of the Trimble® Roadworks Paving Control Platform for Mills and Cold Planers, extending the functionality of Trimble’s next-generation, 3D paving control system.

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New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The opening of Transport for London’s (TfL’s) Silvertown Tunnel has been brought forward to early 2025 while work on the cut-and-cover sections and road realignment works have hit full steam. The post Silvertown Tunnel opening advanced to early 2025 as cut and cover and road realignment progress appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

One of the accounting department’s greatest assets is its ability to assess risk and avoid it. Harness the power of your accounting department!

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The California-based road builder’s pivot to small jobs is paying off, but charges from outstanding legacy projects left a blot on its quarterly results.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

National Design-Build Firm Achieves Record 135% Year-Over-Year Revenue Growth and Appoints New Executive Management Team at 10-Year Milestone LENEXA, Kan. — Henderson Building Solutions , a national design-build construction management and commissioning firm, proudly announces a revenue milestone and new leadership as the firm reaches 10 years of operations.

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New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

A community interest company (CIC) in Northumberland has leased a section of disused railway to make it an active travel path after the 19th century bridges on the route were prevented from being infilled. The post Disused Northumberland railway to become greenway after bridges saved from infilling appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Placements

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

CSIR-CDRI Walk-in for JRF, Project Assistant, Project Associate & Other | 26-02 & 01-03-2024 CSIR-CDRI Walk-in for JRF, Project Assistant, Project Associate & Other interview dates are 26-02 & 01-03-2024 The post CSIR-CDRI Walk-in for JRF, Project Assistant, Project Associate & Other | 26-02 & 01-03-2024 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Autonomous drone technology, metal reclamation and modular construction topped the list of the biggest contech funding rounds last year.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

BOSTON, Mass. — Newforma , the leader in Project Information Management (PIM) software for architects, engineers, contractors, and owners (AECO) worldwide, is thrilled to announce the release of the Newforma Konekt Procore Connector, a powerful integration that seamlessly bridges the gap between the recently released web-based, cloud-hosted Newforma Konekt platform and the Procore contract administration platform.

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New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

High Speed 2 (HS2) engineers have successfully moved an 84m, 300t steel viaduct section into place over the motorway network in north Warwickshire. The post HS2 | 84m viaduct section moved into place over M42/M6 link roads appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction News

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

By John Wilkinson, COO, BAM UK & Ireland In recent months, the UK has been confronted with an undeniable reminder of nature’s power – from the devastating floods to the unprecedented storms battering our coasts. With the construction industry responsible for roughly 40 per cent… The post Building beyond boundaries: why making possible the impossible is the urgent responsibility of the construction industry appeared first on Construction News.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Contractors must bring the same level of fire prevention to construction sites as they do to the finished building, writes a certified fire investigator.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

St. Louis, MO – For many children, a trip to the doctor can be anxiety-inducing or even downright scary. Pediatricians’ offices have long tried to combat that fear by creating a softer and more child-friendly environment with toys, games and colorful décor, but what if the building itself was designed from the ground-up to directly address and distract from children’s anxiety — starting from the moment they pull into the parking lot?

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New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Three major new road schemes on the A47 in Norfolk are a step closer to going ahead after a legal challenge was dismissed by the Court of Appeal, but the claimant may take the case to the Supreme Court. The post Legal challenge against trio of A47 upgrades dismissed but may go to Supreme Court appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Placements

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

NCCBM Recruitment 2024 for Managers and Others | 25 Posts | 02-03-2024 NCCBM Recruitment 2024 for Managers and Others with 25 Posts vacancies, last date to apply for this job is 02-03-2024 The post NCCBM Recruitment 2024 for Managers and Others | 25 Posts | 02-03-2024 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

CHICAGO – The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) elected Jim Fabinski as its new Chair at the 2024 PCI Convention in Denver, Colo., February 6-10. Attendance totaled 1013, almost matching the previous year’s record attendance. There were many memorable moments during the annual event. These included dozens of college students visiting companies at the second annual PCI Student Job Fair.

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