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Total crane count rises but commercial work dips

Construction Dive

The number of cranes in North American cities grew by 7% from the most recent report by Rider Levett Bucknall, but the increase was concentrated in the multifamily sector.

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Standard Lithium to Present at the Echelon Partners Lithium Summit April 13, 2023

Civil + Structural Engineer

Standard Lithium Ltd. (“ Standard Lithium ” or the “ Company ”) (TSXV: SLI) (NYSE: SLI) (FRA: S5L), a leading near-commercial lithium company, will participate in the following investor conference. Event: Echelon Partners Lithium Summit Date: April 13 th 10:00 AM PT Location: Virtual Event Registration: Link For non Echelon clients who are interested in registering for the virtual event, enter “None” in the requested salesperson field.

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How to Repair Concrete Steps?

Prodyogi

Concrete steps are an integral part of many buildings and structures, providing a sturdy and durable surface for foot traffic and ensuring safe passage between different levels. However, over time, R.C.C (Reinforced Cement Concrete) concrete steps may suffer from damage or wear and tear, requiring repair to maintain their functionality and appearance.

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Innovative Approaches to Industrial Construction Project Management

Construction Marketing

As in all walks of life, technology and innovation are changing the landscape of the industrial construction industry. This has obviously led to large-scale improvements in the way structures are designed and building materials are fabricated. But it has also changed the way in which project managers do their jobs. With this in mind, keep reading for 5 innovative approaches to industrial construction project management in 2023.

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Expert Guide to Making the Best Construction ERP Decision for Your Firm

Choosing the right ERP system is a pivotal decision for any construction company. Our buyer’s guide is crafted to provide leaders with the essential knowledge needed to make informed choices. This guide delves into the critical aspects of selecting a construction ERP, including making the right decision, building internal support, and identifying the best software for your organization.

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Lending concerns cut into backlog

Construction Dive

Contractors’ booked work decreased in March to its lowest level since August 2022, according to Associated Builders and Contractors.

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Autodesk University 2023: Call for Construction Session Proposals 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Autodesk University 2023, a top construction industry event, comes back to The Venetian in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 13-15. The event promises to bring even more value and insight this year, and we want you to be a part of it! Our call for proposals is now open, and you can share your expertise, ideas, and insights by submitting to be one of our construction session speakers.

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New Yield-Link® Brace Connection Adds Resiliency to Structural Steel

Strong Tie

Simpson Strong-Tie has added yet another design innovation to a growing suite of products and solutions for structural steel construction. Introducing the Yield-Link ® brace connection (YLBC). The YLBC connects brace frames in structural steel buildings. With pre-designed, bolted connections, it simplifies design work and is easy to incorporate into new builds or retrofits.

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NYC’s 2022 construction fatalities highest in 3 years

Construction Dive

Eleven construction workers died on the job in 2022, the highest since 2019. The New York City Department of Buildings is instituting several changes in an attempt to increase jobsite safety.

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Ridge appoints new Partner to grow Civil and Structural Engineering in the Midlands

Civil + Structural Engineer

Multidiscipline property and construction consultancy Ridge and Partners LLP (Ridge) has appointed Carl Britland as Partner to bolster the growth of its Civil and Structural Engineering capabilities in the Midlands. Carl brings over 20 years’ experience in civil and structural engineering and joins Ridge from Hydrock, where he led a Civils and Structures team of more than 25 people.

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The Ultimate Checklist for Choosing the Right Construction Management Software

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.

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Improving Cost Management with Autodesk Build for SQUARE Engineering

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SQUARE Engineering firm was founded in 1992. The core of SQUARE’s success is offering technically sound and cost-effective solutions that guarantee the most rewarding results. Viewed as best-in-class in the construction industry, SQUARE are committed to professional excellence that meets and exceeds clients’ expectations with a delivery promise centred around delivering flawless results.

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Top 105 Interview Questions and Answers on Surveying Subject

Construction Placements

Top 105 Interview Questions and Answers on Surveying Subject Prepare for your surveying job interview with our extensive compilation of 105 interview questions and answers, designed to help you navigate through essential surveying topics and land your dream job. The post Top 105 Interview Questions and Answers on Surveying Subject appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Material prices fall year over year for first time since August 2020

Construction Dive

Despite the decrease among some types of products, other commodity prices continued to rise.

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Neusoft Reach’s Ambarella-Based Front Advanced Driver Assistance System Achieves Mass Production in Mainstream Passenger Car Models

Civil + Structural Engineer

Ambarella, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMBA), an edge AI semiconductor company, and Neusoft Reach Automotive Technology (Shanghai) Co. , a subsidiary of Neusoft specializing in intelligent vehicle technology, today announced that the front advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) smart camera products jointly developed by the two companies are currently in mass production inside the mainstream models of leading China car companies, including passenger car models that entered mass production in 2022.

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The Art of Contingency Planning: Dealing with Unforeseen Costs

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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Seven Key Steps to Help Achieve Sustainability Goals in Construction

Jobsite by Procore

As the world continues to grapple with the impacts of climate change, the construction industry is being called upon to play a critical role in mitigating its contribution to the problem. As a result, construction companies are increasingly moving away from environmentally damaging practices and toward more sustainable approaches.

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4 Practices For Effective Data Visualization

Construction Marketing

Businesses, researchers, and those handling large amounts of data depend on data visualization as a crucial tool. It strives to showcase complex data in an understandable visual representation. With technological advancements, data visualization has surpassed traditional 2D graphs and charts. An example is using 3D step files , which offer a more comprehensive and realistic data view.

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$750K grant will help develop AI training games for construction pros

Construction Dive

Florida International University’s new program will ask users to talk through their decisions and recommend specific lessons based on the answers.

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Early registration open through April 21 for AWWA’s Annual Conference & Exposition

Civil + Structural Engineer

The early registration deadline is Friday, April 21, for the world’s premier water conference – the American Water Works Association’s 2023 Annual Conference & Exposition (ACE23) – which takes place June 11-14 in Toronto at Exhibition Place Toronto, including the Enercare Centre and Beanfield Centres. Those who register early will save up to $200.

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From Plan to Reality: Unlocking the Power of Aerial Imagery for AEC

Aerial imagery has emerged as a necessary tool for architecture, engineering, and construction firms seeking to improve pre-construction site analysis, make more informed planning decisions, and ensure all stakeholders have access to an accurate visualization of the site to keep the project moving forward. Download our guide and take a deeper look at how aerial imagery can be leveraged to drive project efficiency by reducing unnecessary site visits and providing the accurate details required to

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Creating a sense of place with multipurpose K-12 school buildings

BDC Network

Creating a sense of place with multipurpose K-12 school buildings 0 dbarista Thu, 04/13/2023 - 12:02 K-12 Schools Multipurpose buildings serve multiple program and functional requirements. The issue with many of these spaces is that they tend not to do any one thing well. James Krueger, AIA, NCARB, Design Principal Education Facilities K-12 Schools School Construction Designers Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Facility Managers Architects Building Owners PreK–12 education has become

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Using Financial Reconciliation To Keep Your Construction Business On Track

Contractor Bookkeeping

As a small business owner, you're likely already aware of the importance of keeping your finances in order. Financial management goes deeper than paying your bills on time and collecting invoices (although those are also important). It involves regularly checking your financial situation to ensure your accounts are in order, your records are up-to-date, and you're spending within your budget.

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McCarthy to build $535M solar project to help power Chicago

Construction Dive

The company plans to hire approximately 435 tradesworkers in coordination with local unions on the project.

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Bentley Education Announces Winner of Enactus iTwin4Good Challenge

Civil + Structural Engineer

Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced the winner of Bentley Education’s iTwin4Good Challenge. Organized in partnership with international nonprofit organization Enactus, the iTwin4Good Challenge saw university students in the United Kingdom combine creativity and software development abilities with their passion for environmental and social action to create infrastructure digital twins that addressed a particular need within

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Sustainable Construction: Practical Strategies for Reducing Material Waste

In the construction industry, efficient material management and waste reduction are essential for both environmental sustainability and economic success. This detailed eBook provides an in-depth look at methods to cut waste and boost material efficiency. Topics covered include sustainable design principles, utilizing BIM for waste minimization, precise estimating and ordering, and effective storage and handling of materials.

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Video: John Deere unveils hybrid-electric 850 X-Tier dozer

Equipment World

The 23- to 25-ton E-Drive model has a 225-horsepower diesel engine and two electric-drive motors.

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Job Order Contract Core Requirements Drive Efficiency

Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contract CORE REQUIREMENTS drive efficiency. They are critical to enabling optimal performance and achieving satisfaction for all participants and stakeholders. Traditional JOC Programs have proved challenging and costly to many participants as they tend to be structured to favor owners and are costly. Also, they fail to bring together the right people, owners, and design-builders, together in a collaborative environment.

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How to win and build major manufacturing projects

Construction Dive

Executives from JE Dunn and Turner discuss bidding and building billion-dollar manufacturing facilities.

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UES Expands Geotechnical Expertise with Acquisition of Grubbs, Hoskyn, Barton & Wyatt

Civil + Structural Engineer

UES , a national leading engineering and consulting company, has acquired Grubbs, Hoskyn, Barton & Wyatt , a geotechnical engineering and materials testing firm headquartered in Little Rock, AR. Founded in 1964, Grubbs, Hoskyn, Barton & Wyatt includes an experienced professional and technical team based in the Little Rock headquarters, the firm’s branch office in Springdale, AR, and the satellite office in El Dorado, AR.

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Future-Proof Your Firm: Discover the Power of Next Gen Construction ERP

In the face of rising customer expectations and evolving industry standards, staying ahead in construction demands innovation. A Next Generation Construction ERP is designed to meet these challenges head-on. By integrating this advanced system into your tech stack, you empower your team with a single source of truth, enhancing decision-making and operational efficiency.

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Choose Rapport3 When WorkflowMax Retires

Rapport3

Choose Rapport3 When WorkflowMax Retires WorkflowMax is a cloud-based project management and job management software developed by Xero. It is designed to help businesses of all sizes manage their projects, time tracking, invoicing, and reporting. WorkflowMax is retiring on June 26 th in 2024. Rapport3’s project management system can do everything that WorkflowMax does but faster, smarter and better.

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The Future of Construction

PC Construction

Last Thursday, I had the pleasure of judging the Vermont SkillsUSA Carpentry Competition. The AGC group did a phenomenal job setting up the event, bringing 11 students from tech schools around Vermont to show off their carpentry skills. The challenge required the participants to use a standardized list of tools to build a small wood frame building with a roof structure and door and window opening.

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OSHA steps up enforcement on infrastructure jobs

Construction Dive

The agency also released a resource to help smaller and less-experienced contractors build IIJA projects safely.

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