Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
General contractors such as Mortenson, Messer and PCL say project collaboration is happening much earlier and with greater transparency than before the pandemic.
The Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Biden Administration Offers a Blueprint for Renter Protections ldeakins Thu, 09/07/2023 - 11:03 The federal government is stepping in to offer guidance on types of protections renters need and how to achieve them As rents in the U.S. approach record highs, calls for national rent control are gaining momentum. The Biden administration has outlined a renters bill of rights, with the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) exploring ways to curb "egregious rent increases" in properties backed by Fann
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Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
BROOKFIELD, Wis. — raSmith, a multi-disciplined civil and structural engineering and surveying firm, has announced the promotion of David Mortensen to director of site design services. Mortensen previously held the position of assistant director of site design services at raSmith. In his new role as director, Mortensen will lead the division’s site planners, civil engineers and landscape architects who work on projects across the United States in retail/commercial, mixed use, industrial, senior
New Civil Engineer
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
A major railway enhancement and electrification project between East Kilbride and Glasgow has had its £140M funding confirmed by the Scottish Government. The post Scottish government confirms £140M for rail electrification project in East Kilbride appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
The project announcement closely follows Google’s other recent commitments to expand its data center facilities elsewhere in the country, such as in Ohio and Iowa.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Parsippany, New Jersey – Acrow , a leading international bridge engineering and supply company, noted today one of its modular steel Mabey Universal panel bridges was recently installed on Colorado State Highway 133 (SH 133) between the small towns of Paonia and Somerset in the state’s Western Slope. The bridge is serving as a detour during construction to repair a damaged culvert and section of highway in the rural North Fork Valley area.
Construction News
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
Buckingham Contracting Group has entered administration with redundancy for about 500 staff. On Monday afternoon, Kier announced it had bought the ailing contractor’s rail engineering business for £9.6m, saving around 180 jobs. However, administrators from Grant Thornton – who were appointed earlier the same day… The post ‘Extremely sad’: 500 jobs lost as Buckingham enters administration appeared first on Construction News.
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
The Chicago-based general contractor will self-perform the concrete foundations, flatwork, tilt-up wall panels and concrete paving on the lithium-ion battery separator materials hub.
The Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Bay Area Students Get an Introduction to Skilled Trades Opportunities ldeakins Thu, 09/07/2023 - 11:15 The Bay Area Boys & Girls Club recently visited a jobsite, toured a model home, and spoke with industry professionals about skilled trades careers The Building Industry Association (BIA) of the Bay Area and the Professional Women in Building (PWB) of the Bay Area recently partnered with their local Boys & Girls Club to organize a jobsite visit in an effort to inspire the next generation of skil
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Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
Chicago — The Society of Women Engineers today announced the recipients of its annual awards program, a nod to those movers and shakers who are making significant contributions to the STEM community and the advancement of women in engineering. SWE award recipients include professionals, collegiates, and groups from influential businesses, corporations, and universities across the globe. “SWE Awards provide a platform to elevate and highlight career, academic, and service achievements of en
New Civil Engineer
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
Opponents to the A303 Stonehenge tunnel project will today present a petition with 225,000 signatures from 147 countries to Unesco in Paris calling on the government to halt the project and for clarification from Unesco about what the project might mean for the site's World… The post Stonehenge campaigners take case against tunnel scheme to Unesco in Paris over World Heritage status delisting concern appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Tech has turned a corner during the planning stage of projects, but more work remains to meet schedule and budget constraints.
The Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
DuPont Teams Up With 'Military Makeover' for Its 35th Season ldeakins Fri, 09/08/2023 - 09:32 DuPont donated its Great Stuff Insulating Foam Sealant for the renovation of a veteran’s home in Lynn, Mass., featured on the Military Makeover with Montel TV series DuPont has collaborated with the Military Makeover with Montel home improvement show to support the renovation of a National Guard veteran's home.
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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
Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Owners building complex industrial projects face a wide range of risks in delivering their projects as quickly and as cost-effectively as possible. This is especially true when the project is still evolving in terms of scope or identifying long lead items, but, regardless, the planned start of production is the project’s primary driver. For owners facing this scenario, integrated services like the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management (EPCM) delivery method may be the best option
New Civil Engineer
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
While many schools across the UK have had to close just as term time begins again and a number of hospitals are operating with mitigation measures in place, NCE looks at the options available for sites where Reinforced Autoclave Aerated Concrete is present. The post What structural solutions are available to schools, hospitals and other buildings containing RAAC?
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Strong nonresidential hiring numbers and several massive projects in development signal more investment ahead, according to ABC’s chief economist.
The Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
How One Ohio Realtor's Nonprofit Benefits Local Schoolchildren ldeakins Fri, 09/08/2023 - 09:42 Via her nonprofit, Wee Care Closet, Realtor Tammy Koleski is helping provide essential items and clothing to students in need at local schools Tammy Koleski of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, in Ohio, started a nonprofit called Wee Care Closet after her sister, Pam, found discounted items for schools at thrift stores.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
NEW YORK — Metropolitan Transit Authority Construction and Development (MTA C&D) in New York recently announced the substantial completion of the Penn East End Gateway Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) Concourse project in Manhattan. WSP, a leading engineering, environment and professional services consultancy, was the program management consultant for the $700 million project, which significantly improved passenger circulation and eased congestion at Penn Station.
New Civil Engineer
SEPTEMBER 3, 2023
After the Department for Education (DfE) updated its guidance on mitigating the potential impacts of Reinforced Autoclave Aerated Concrete (RAAC) yesterday, at least 156 schools and 34 hospitals are now known to have the ‘weaker’ form of concrete present. The post Over 150 schools and at least 34 hospitals so far affected by RAAC issues – how much more extensive is the problem?
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
A worker allegedly texted explicit photos and made sexual advances to a woman working as a truck driver on a North Carolina highway project.
The Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
DuPont Partners With Military Makeover for Its 35th Season ldeakins Fri, 09/08/2023 - 09:32 DuPont donated its Great Stuff insulating foam sealant for the renovation of a veteran’s home in Lynn, Massachusetts featured on the "Military Makeover with Montel" TV series set to premiere in August DuPont has collaborated with the "Military Makeover with Montel" home improvement show to support the renovation of a National Guard veteran's home.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Global engineering consultancy COWI has been retained by Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors (ATEC) to provide engineering services for major bridge replacement and other work for the Highway 36:02 bridge over Chin Coulee Reservoir, south of Taber, Alberta. The project involves the replacement of the existing Highway 36 bridge over the reservoir and the work has been necessitated by the planned water level rise to increase the reservoir’s capacity.
Construction Specifier
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
The new mass timber athletic center at the Oregon Episcopal School (OES) in Portland utilizes a highly efficient envelope, passive cooling, and minimal mechanical conditioning to achieve an 82 percent reduction in energy use from the Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption (CBEC) baseline, with an energy use intensity (EUI) of 15 kBtu/sf/year. Crafted by the firm Hacker with resilience in mind, the OES Athletic Center has been engineered to adhere to more rigorous seismic standards, ensuring it
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Prefab builders say the factory setting provides a controlled environment, but the material still must be assembled on the jobsite at some point.
The Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
How Much Does Homeownership Actually Cost? ldeakins Thu, 09/07/2023 - 10:33 A new study breaks down the costs of owning a home, from the initial down payment to utilities and everything in between Buying and subsequently owning a home entails more expenses than just a down payment and a mortgage approval. A recent study by Self, a credit-building company, looked at the real costs of homeownership nationally and in each state.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
HEADQUARTERS/ HOLMDEL, NJ – Colliers Engineering & Design (CED), a leading multi-discipline engineering, architecture, consulting, and design firm, is pleased to announce that today, the company has completed the rebranding of Bergmann, a national architecture, engineering and planning firm, headquartered in Rochester, NY, which they acquired in November 2021.
New Civil Engineer
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
The Mayor of London has voiced support for a southern rail link between Heathrow Airport, south London and Surrey, a scheme that was originally announced in 2016. The post London Mayor voices support for rail link from Heathrow Airport to south London and Surrey appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
The Irving, Texas-based construction company neither admitted nor denied the allegations stemming from two large scale, fixed-price construction projects, according to a company statement.
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