Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
After asking to enter a trailer to use the microwave, the Black worker said a superintendent told him he had to use a separate entrance from White staff.
Practical Law Construction
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
I advise many clients involved in construction projects who are on the cusp of a dispute. While they take legal advice on the merits of their position, my clients usually continue to seek to reach an amicable solution with their counterparty through direct negotiation as well as continuing to liaise on a day to day basis to get the job finished. In this context, my clients regularly ask, “Should my email be without prejudice?
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Autodesk Construction Cloud
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
The huge UK high-speed rail project – known as HS2 – recently announced a milestone that was nothing to do with kilometres of track laid or tunnels bored. Having pledged in 2020 to take on 2,000 apprentices over the lifetime of the project, it took on its 1,000 th apprentice in January 2023. In fact, there are over 100 construction-related apprenticeships available in the UK, from bricklayers, plumbers and roofers to construction design and build technicians and BEMS (building energy management
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Sustainable Public Sector Facilities Management is unattainable if current practices are not fundamentally changed. The current mindset across all public sector organizations is not conducive to sustainable facilities management from either economic or environmental perspectives. Until this fundamental fact is altered, there is zero chance of significant improvement from the ‘status quo’ of rampant waste and mismanagement.
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.
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
SoFi Stadium was just two years old when it first hosted the Super Bowl last year, but Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium has hosted six times since 1987.
Civiconcepts
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
One important thing needed by every home is door knobs. The majority of door knobs are circular in shape and have been used for long periods of time.
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cnstrctr
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Transitioning your company from performing residential work to commercial can be a challenge but it's one that can be overcome if you're prepared.
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
Felice Farber, new executive director for the Subcontractors Trade Association, gave her diagnosis of the state of diversity and inclusion and construction’s most serious woes.
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
Cement surcharges and prices to ensure deliveries of materials such as concrete have jumped much faster than inflation in the area for more than a year. High demand, lower river water levels, a labor dispute and many other factors are contributing to unprecedented increases.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
Training is often one of the most complex and, sadly, often unappreciated programs that organizations provide for their employees–but it doesn’t have to be! In this episode recorded live at the Autodesk Gallery, Jessica Pollack, Senior Manager of eLearning & Digital Services at Autodesk, shares her expertise in delivering digital learning experiences.
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The specialty contractor space is facing a transformative period, driven by labor shortages, rapid technological advancements, and increasing regulatory requirements. In 2024, contractors must navigate complex challenges like fragmented management systems and delays in payment. This guide offers a deep dive into the key disruptions reshaping the industry over the next 24 months, including digitization, sustainable practices, and modular construction.
Construction Marketing
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
Are you considering hiring hi-rail crane operators to facilitate your upcoming project or task? While it’s undoubtedly a smart move to recruit specialized professionals, are you sure they meet the required qualifications necessary for safely operating a hi-rail crane? The risks associated with an uncertified operator can be severe. It ranges from personnel injuries to property damage.
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
From the Hudson River Tunnel to Cincinnati’s Brent Spence Bridge, these large civil projects qualified for a new grant program funded by the IIJA.
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
State regulators approved construction of a 1-GW onshore wind project, set to double current capacity, while the US Interior Dept. will allow development of a floating offshore wind turbine array in the deep-water Gulf of Maine.
PC Construction
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Last week, 13 students from Clarkson University’s mechanical, civil, and engineering management program traveled to South Burlington to take in the BETA Technologies S40 Aircraft Assembly Facility project. Project Manager Olivia Costin and Office Engineer Rachel Rackliff, both Clarkson alumni, welcomed the group onsite for a tour and detailed project review.
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Grow Leads & Visibility! Contractors need more than word-of-mouth. A strong website boosts visibility, draws in leads, showcases skills, and enhances your credibility. Learn how a quality site, that is easy to manage, can set you apart from the competition, and help can take your construction business to the next level. Marketpath is a leading provider of high-quality website solutions tailored for contractors and the construction industry.
Rapport3
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
What are some issues that hybrid AEC practices face? National Apprenticeship Week in the United Kingdom is an annual event held in February to celebrate and raise awareness of apprenticeships as a valuable route into work and to promote the benefits they bring to both individuals and businesses. During the week, a range of activities take place across the country, including open days, exhibitions, and events that provide opportunities for young people to find out about apprenticeships and talk t
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
The Northland Career Center wants to construct a new, $60 million facility to better serve the skilled trade needs in the region.
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
A pair of severe earthquakes on Feb. 6 in south-central Turkey has leveled thousands of buildings across the region, and is responsible for the deaths of thousands of people in Turkey and Syria.
Civil Engineering Web
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
In this article, we are going to cover the few criteria of ductile detailing of column as per IS 13920-2016 such special confining reinforcement and longitudinal reinforcement details. Ductile Detailing of Column To make RCC Column ductile, It is necessary to follow the all criteria of ductile detailing of column as per IS 13920. The.
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.
Rapport3
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
What are some issues that hybrid AEC practices face? National Apprenticeship Week in the United Kingdom is an annual event held in February to celebrate and raise awareness of apprenticeships as a valuable route into work and to promote the benefits they bring to both individuals and businesses. During the week, a range of activities take place across the country, including open days, exhibitions, and events that provide opportunities for young people to find out about apprenticeships and talk t
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
High interest rates have negatively impacted some projects, but unemployment has dipped as contractors focus on their backlog.
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
As rescue crews continue to dig out survivors from collapsed buildings in the wake of two severe earthquakes that rocked Turkey and Syria on Feb. 6, killing thousands, engineers' response efforts turn toward cataloguing and evaluating structures that failed or suffered significant damage.
Construction Specifier
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
Photo courtesy ROCKWOOL North America Photo courtesy By Rick Roos Wildfires continue to make headlines and the long-term prognosis is concerning, as experts forecast more of the same in coming years. Yet, building in wildland urban interface (WUI) zones continues at a fast pace. WUI zones are areas of transition between unoccupied land and human development, where structures and other human development meet or intermingle with undeveloped wildland or vegetative fuels.
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Managing construction projects in disparate systems and spreadsheets is difficult due to numerous moving parts and diverse stakeholder needs. A dynamic, intuitive software solution is essential for everyone involved—owners, designers, engineers, Construction Managers, and General Contractors. Companies need a secure, centralized system to manage documents, scheduling, financials, and more.
Contruct Connect
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
From March 14 - 18, thousands of eager construction industry members, leaders, and innovators will flock to Las Vegas for the highly anticipated CONEXPO 2023. To say we look forward to exhibiting again at the largest construction show in North America would be an understatement.
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Construction of the plant will begin in the first quarter of this year and will ultimately boost LG Chem’s battery materials production fourfold by 2027.
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
Though some structures survived the first main shock and performed as designed, experts say having two major tremblors in such close proximity would challenge even the most stringent seismic codes.
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Is national security impacted by lack of facilities lifecycle management? Absolutely. Economics, the environment, national security, and life/safety are all negatively impacted by the lack of a sustainable facilities lifecycle management strategy. Billions of dollars have been wasted due to lack of leadership and accountability while critical facilities are not being adequately maintained. 63% of the research facilities and 69% of the nonresearch facilities at the Gaithersburg, Maryland, and B
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Aging construction ERP systems can slow down productivity and put your business at risk. If you’re working with outdated software, you may be missing out on essential features and innovations like AI, AR, and enhanced reporting capabilities. This guide provides you with insights regarding when you need to upgrade and outlines what to look for in a new construction ERP system.
Construction Superintendent Magazine
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
The construction industry will need to attract an estimated 546,000 additional workers on top of the normal pace of hiring in 2023 to meet the demand for labor, according to a proprietary model developed by Associated Builders and Contractors. ABC’s proprietary model uses the historical relationship between inflation-adjusted construction spending growth, sourced from the U.S.
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
A major focus of the investment includes technologies around modularization and automation, said Dave Kievet, president of The Boldt Co.
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
These 20 winners reflect the pinnacle of construction in the U.S. for fostering innovation, advancing a culture of safety and bettering their communities.
Practical Law Construction
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
We have published episode 19 of The Construction Briefing podcast featuring the Practical Law Construction editorial team. This month, Michelle and Yassir discuss: A number of building safety developments, including the building safety developers’ contract, various consultations and the judgment in LDC (Portfolio One) Ltd v George Downing Construction Ltd and another.
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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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