New Civil Engineer

MARCH 4, 2024

As a member of The 5% Club – a movement of employers committed to providing ‘earn and learn’ positions - Balfour Beatty has been a champion of apprenticeship programmes for many years. We recognise the vital role they play in developing the next generation of… The post Building a Brighter Future: Inspiring the next generation of construction experts through school outreach appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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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.

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New Civil Engineer

MARCH 6, 2024

Agricultural land will be better protected from flooding following £75M of funding announced by the government during the Spring Budget for internal drainage boards (IDBs). The post Spring Budget 2024: £75M for internal drainage boards to protect farms from floods appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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For Construction Pros

MARCH 5, 2024

Employers must register their company by July 19, 2024 for a chance to be acknowledged as one of the 2024 Best Contractors to Work for in Construction award winners.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 4, 2024

One of the key strategies in addressing the construction labor shortage is recognizing the value and importance of a diverse workforce.

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The Pro Builder

MARCH 4, 2024

Ways Women Are Overcoming Hurdles and Making Gains in Construction Careers ibush Mon, 03/04/2024 - 11:44 Actionable advice for women construction workers who encounter bias on the job Bias on the construction jobsite is often unconscious, but it ultimately affects women's experience of working in the skilled trades and other construction careers, Safety+Health magazine reports.

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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.

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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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Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 7, 2024

Civil engineering firm celebrates three decades of engineering excellence and honors the legacy of founder Dan Barge III NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nashville-based civil engineering firm Barge Civil Associates (BCA) celebrated its 30-year anniversary, and the retirement of Dan Barge III, at an open house Feb. 27 at event venue 14TENN. “Coming together with colleagues and friends to honor Dan’s legacy and look back at 30 years of company milestones was a true celebration.

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The Pro Builder

MARCH 8, 2024

How to Create a More Inclusive Workplace for Women in Construction ibush Fri, 03/08/2024 - 12:08 Consider these tips and techniques to attract and retain more women in your home building company and reap the benefits of a more diverse workforce Dominique Vatin The construction industry has long been recognized as a male-dominated field where women face numerous challenges and barriers to entry and advancement.

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New Civil Engineer

MARCH 8, 2024

Shropshire Council has released a £110M tender to find a contractor to construct its planned North West Relief Road. The post Shropshire Council invites tenders for £110M contract to construct North West Relief Road appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 5, 2024

The NFL’s newest venue is being built in Nashville by sports arena stalwarts Turner and AECOM Hunt, as well as hometown firms Polk & Associates and ICF Builders.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 5, 2024

Leading construction software provider enhances efficiency and informs decision-making for contractors and estimators through historical insight and streamlined operations SUGAR LAND, TEXAS — HCSS, the trusted leader in construction software helping heavy civil companies improve their business with solutions to support the entire life cycle of their projects, highlights its product HeavyBid, a platform used by 50,000 estimators across North America to help them move faster, collaborate better,

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The Pro Builder

MARCH 6, 2024

Gen-Z Homebuyer Must-Haves ibush Wed, 03/06/2024 - 14:07 To afford a home, Generation Z is willing to make compromises, but not on everything As for other cohorts, the current lack of affordable homes is making it challenging for Generation Z—those born between 1997 and 2012—to buy a home. But despite that, more than two-thirds of Gen Zers still aspire to become homeowners.

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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.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 4, 2024

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

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 6, 2024

Montreal – AtkinsRéalis [SNC-Lavalin Group Inc.] (TSX: ATRL), a fully integrated professional services and project management company with offices around the world, has been awarded a contract to provide general engineering services (GES) for the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT). AtkinsRéalis has been supporting Georgia DOT with on-call professional services since 2000 and currently holds ten such contracts statewide.

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The Pro Builder

MARCH 5, 2024

9M Baby Boomers to Exit Housing Market by 2035—but Gradually ibush Tue, 03/05/2024 - 10:00 Latest Freddie Mac report finds the contraction in the housing market resulting from Baby Boomers making their exit is unlikely to be a dramatic wave but more like a gradually receding tide The "silver tsunami," a metaphor used to describe the coming influx of housing supply due to aging Baby Boomers looking to sell their homes as they downsize or because the Boomers have passed away, may not be the dramat

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 7, 2024

Viewpoint enables contractors to better manage their projects, processes and people, using the data gathered to lower risk and improve margins.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 8, 2024

Employees told police they saw bent beams and snapped cables on the day before the fatal construction site collapse, according to the Idaho Statesman.

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New Civil Engineer

MARCH 6, 2024

Camden Council has urged ministers to let it lead the overhaul of Euston and unlock the final leg of High Speed 2 (HS2) into central London. The post Camden asks for control of faltering HS2 Euston project appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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MARCH 8, 2024

Marketing your construction business is crucial for its growth and success. You can use various strategies to promote your business, such as creating a website, networking, social media marketing, and advertising. Additionally, sponsoring events and collaborating with other companies can help you reach a wider audience. I understand how daunting it can feel for construction business owners like you; we've been there.

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Construction Specifier

MARCH 8, 2024

Present-day photo of Kansas City Stadium. Photo courtesy Ichabod, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Collaborating with the sports architecture firm, Populous, Kansas City Chiefs recently revealed visuals of the proposed renovations and enhancements aimed at fortifying Arrowhead Stadium’s status as a cultural icon and a premier destination for sports enthusiasts worldwide.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 7, 2024

The uptick in on-hold or discontinued work could mean challenges ahead for construction, said an economist at ConstructConnect.

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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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Equipment World

MARCH 6, 2024

Equipment World takes a look a the latest skid steer models from Bobcat, Caterpillar, Hyundai, JCB, John Deere, Kioti, Kubota and Wacker Neuson.

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New Civil Engineer

MARCH 4, 2024

Industry figures have called for certainty and warned against further cuts to infrastructure spending, ahead of chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget on Wednesday. The post Spring Budget 2024: what the industry wants from the chancellor appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 6, 2024

To avoid the types of sensitive data leaks that have occurred at other companies, the contractor has walled off the tech inside its proprietary cloud.

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