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 8, 2024

A System that Takes Developers and Builders from Design to Completion qpurcell Fri, 03/08/2024 - 11:41 When the team behind the design-build company Shibusa Systems researched the causes of the U.S. housing crisis, they determined that the escalating costs of land and materials weren’t the main issue. “We found the fundamental reason was the lack of skilled labor,” says Kathryn L.

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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 4, 2024

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

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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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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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Speaker: Timothy Allsopp

Payment challenges often lead to delayed projects, financial bottlenecks, and strained relationships. With construction projects becoming more complex, outdated processes are no longer sustainable. By refining financial workflow, companies can improve cash flow, reduce error, and foster trust between stakeholders. Discover practical strategies for redesigning payment systems to overcome workflow challenges while creating a smoother, more reliable process for contractors and subcontractors alike.

Building Automation

Prodyogi

MARCH 6, 2024

Procurement in construction is the process of purchasing goods or services to perform a construction project. Procuring a good or service is performed based on different strategies which are purely based on the type of construction organization.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 7, 2024

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

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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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Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 4, 2024

Maximizing the Impact After a decade of development, Boston’s Seaport district is becoming one of the liveliest, up-and-coming neighborhoods with residential, hotel, office, retail, entertainment, civic, and cultural investments. Boston’s Seaport Square is part of a long-term development to bring connectivity to Boston’s vibrant Seaport District. The Seaport Square project spans 33 acres across 20 city blocks and is major economical investment, bringing several thousand jobs to the area.

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Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.

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Build LLC Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

Earlier this winter, BUILD visited the LMN Shop in Seattle’s Pioneer Square where we sat down with Scott Crawford and Hank Butitta. We discussed the advantages as well as the challenges of architects moving between design and in-house fabrication. The post The Shop Around the Corner: A Conversation with Scott Crawford and Hank Butitta appeared first on BUILD Blog.

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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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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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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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Construction Management

Prodyogi

MARCH 4, 2024

The fineness test of cement measures the mean size of the cement grain in the given sample. The greater the fineness value, the higher the surface area of each grain particle which results in an increase in the rate of hydration of cement, the rate of evolution of heat, and hence the rate of initial gain strength.

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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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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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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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Project Management

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 5, 2024

Architecture, engineering and construction firms are increasingly adopting the tech into their workflows.

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The Pro Builder

MARCH 4, 2024

7 Ways Jobsites Could Be More Inclusive and Welcoming to Women ibush Mon, 03/04/2024 - 10:27 Four industry pros weigh in on simple but significant ways to make construction sites more welcoming to women As more women begin making inroads into operational roles on construction sites, and as the industry encourages more women to explore careers in construction, it's worth thinking about ways to make women—and other minorities—feel more welcome on the jobsite.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 8, 2024

BWAF names Tizziana Baldenebro new executive director — high-profile curator of U.S. Pavilion and national arts nonprofit leader takes critical role elevating women in AEC field NEW YORK CITY — Embarking on an important new chapter, the leading women’s advocacy organization Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation (BWAF) has announced the appointment of Tizziana Baldenebro to be their new executive director, following an extensive national search.

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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.

Construction Management

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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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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The Pro Builder

MARCH 8, 2024

Housing Markets Most Vulnerable to Decline ibush Fri, 03/08/2024 - 10:24 A recent report spotlights markets that are more vulnerable to decline due to less-affordable homes and higher levels of underwater mortgages, foreclosures, and unemployment In a recent report analyzing Q4 2023 housing market data at the county level, property data provider ATTOM Data found three states continue to have the highest concentrations of vulnerable markets.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 8, 2024

Development by top Black enterprise a new beacon for rising Roxbury neighborhood Mixed-use complex named to honor area’s minister, political leader and civil rights icon Ribbon cutting ceremony attended by state and city leaders, celebrating Black History Month BOSTON — One of the country’s oldest and largest Black-owned construction and real estate development and management enterprises, Cruz Companies, has announced the ribbon cutting for an innovative new $83 million development in Boston’s h

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