The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The adaptive reuse of commercial office buildings into residential units has become an increasingly popular topic when looking at how to mitigate the ongoing housing shortage. However, with fewer than one in six office buildings being suitable for residential conversions, adaptive reuse isn't always a viable solution. According to Multi-Housing News, a number of challenges stand in the way of adaptive reuse projects, such as proper zoning, financing, and more.

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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

More than 76,000 spans should be replaced entirely, according to the American Road & Transportation Builders Association’s new analysis of DOT National Bridge Inventory data.

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Roads Online

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Image: bigbuild.vic.gov.au Melbourne’s West Gate Tunnel Project is nearing completion, as an extra lane on the M80 entry ramp begins construction to widen the West Gate Freeway from eight to 12 lanes. Starting from 9pm 6 September, until 5am Monday, 23 September, crews will undertake asphalting and other construction works on the ramp from the M80 Ring Road to the West Gate Freeway citybound.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

By Luke Carothers Recently, there has been a push within the AEC industry—particularly within the United States—to shift our focus to new ways to adapt and reuse old buildings to fit new purposes. The term Adaptive Reuse has risen to prominence over recent years, and there has been no shortage of stunning and innovative examples of its deployment. While there is certainly nothing new within human history in terms of using an old building for a new purpose, our concept of how those spaces transfo

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New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has sent out a warning to decision makers to ensure that lessons are learned from the struggles of High Speed 2 (HS2) as the country embarks on other major infrastructure projects. The post ICE warns that Britain can’t afford more infrastructure failure after HS2 cancellation appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

As Construction Suicide Prevention Week begins, experts urge firms to cultivate a “culture of care” to support workers.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

$1 billion system will consist of more than 30 projects to improve efficacy of local water supplies St. George, Utah — Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has been selected as the Owner’s Advisor for the Washington County Regional Reuse Purification System. In this role, Stantec will work with the Washington County Water Conservancy District, City of St.

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The Construction Index

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

A study of lessons to be learned from the cancellation of the northern legs of HS2 says that politicians are to blame for the spiralling costs, not engineers or the construction industry.

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Engineering 142

Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Owners and developers added more projects to the queue in August, expecting stronger market conditions next year, per Dodge Construction Network.

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The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The U.S. housing market has seen dramatic shifts over the past several months, with some markets seeing high demand from buyers because of it. To find out which U.S. cities are seeing the most interest from homebuyers, the ResiClub blog analyzed the sale-to-list ratio of the 250 largest U.S. metros and found that many homes in the Northeast are selling for more than the initial list price.

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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

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Combination of Cesium plus iTwin offers developers the most comprehensive digital platform for the built and natural environment EXTON, PA — Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced it has acquired 3D geospatial company Cesium. Cesium is recognized as the foundational open platform for creating powerful 3D geospatial applications, and its 3D Tiles open standard has been widely adopted by leading enterprises, governments, a

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The Construction Index

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

German railways are using a new system that allows tunnels to be widened while keeping the trains running through.

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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The executive order directs federal agencies to prioritize project labor agreements, voluntary union recognition and high-wage standards for manufacturing grants.

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The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

A few years ago, Hai “Thomas” Lin was watching mud dauber wasps build nests on his newly purchased home. An assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering at Louisiana State University (LSU), Lin worked on soil improvement—and he was fascinated by the mud daubers’ expert manipulation of dirt.“I had an inspiration,” Lin recalls. “I wondered, Why do mud daubers build those nests, and what are the properties of those nests?

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Engineering 130

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.

Risk Management

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Inspirational Image Installed with TurnKey Fusion Celebrates Jesse Owens NEW YORK, N.Y. — Jesse Owens raced to Olympic glory nearly 90 years ago, but his inspirational performance in Berlin in 1936 remains indelibly etched in the minds of Bendheim employees via a beautiful digitally printed backlit glass mural at the company’s headquarters in Wayne, N.J.

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The Construction Index

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Former housing secretary Michael Gove has spoken out about his failed attempts to get Grenfell Tower materials suppliers to face the music.

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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Companies that announced successful raises amid a challenging financing environment included decarbonization and scheduling startups.

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The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Most people prefer to stay in their own homes as they age, benefiting from familiar surroundings and the associated better health outcomes. According to Kiplinger, this is also appealing to older generations financially, as the cost of nursing home care averages $9,000 per month across the U.S. However, aging in place often requires home renovations to improve safety and make homes more comfortable.

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Construction Management

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

By Luke Carothers Steel City, the City of Bridges, Three River City—Pittsburgh has no shortage of nicknames, self-ascribed or otherwise. The city of Pittsburgh, PA is located at the meeting point of three rivers. Founded as Fort Pitt in 1758, the city and the people who live in it have developed a strong identity and rich culture. This identity and culture is writ large on the Steel City to this day.

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Prodyogi

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

Welcome to civil engineering fanatics. Today, we will discuss the design stress-strain curve of concrete and steel which is the basis for the design theory behind reinforced concrete structures. We know that most of the structures are designed based on the Limit state method (LSM).

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Engineering 130

Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Material prices sit almost a full percentage point lower than last year, a “welcome development” for builders, said Anirban Basu, ABC chief economist.

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The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

With many members of Generation Z now joining the workforce, a recent study finds management is less in touch with these younger employees than they may think. According to National Mortgage Professional, a recent study by StanCorp Financial Group reveals that Gen Z is more financially savvy than many supervisors believe, prioritizing saving and planning for the future.

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Surveying 130

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

By Luke Carothers In many ways, the recent push towards AI-enabled products is part of an even longer push towards digitization throughout the AEC industry. While many parts of the AEC industry are leading the way with AI and digital technologies, others have been slower to adopt. The Environmental Regulatory industry is one area that was initially slow to begin the digital transition, but in recent years has warmed up to digitizing its processes.

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New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Energy secretary Ed Miliband is considering scrapping plans to use the Wylfa site in North Wales for a new large-scale nuclear power plant as well as the UK’s target of developing 24GW of nuclear capacity by 2050. The post Government considering scrapping Wylfa plans and 24GW nuclear capacity target appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

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

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The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Build-to-rent communities have become increasingly popular over the last several years, with the BTR sector gaining momentum based the key assumption that BTR properties cost less to maintain while commanding a rent premium over scattered site single-family rentals. This premium is attributed to newer construction, better amenities, and centralized services.

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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

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

By giving nature a helping hand, a landmark restoration project is creating a more resilient coastline barrier for a highway along northwestern Florida’s Apalachicola Bay. For years, chronic erosion and severe storms have caused substantial damage to a key six-mile coastal stretch of US Route 98 along Florida’s panhandle. Road repairs and concrete barriers after these events only provided a temporary fix to the problem.

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The Construction Index

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

John Graham Construction has started work in Edinburgh converting an old department store into a hotel.

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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The contractor's New York director helped pioneer a new internship program with the city’s department of education.

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The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

While many members of Generation Z are now joining the workforce, a recent study finds management is less in touch when their younger employees than they might think. According to National Mortgage Professional, a recent study by StanCorp Financial Group reveals that Gen Z is more financially savvy than many supervisors believe, prioritizing saving and planning for the future.

Surveying 130

Surveying 130

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