Construction Dive
APRIL 13, 2023
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.
Civil + Structural Engineer
APRIL 14, 2023
Rhino Doors, the UK’s leading manufacturer of high-performance engineered doors, has nearly completed work on a complex £1 million-plus contract on the London Underground network. The project, which involved designing, manufacturing and installing 20 self-closing fire doors in the cross passages at Bank Station, presented a number of logistical challenges.
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Prodyogi
APRIL 11, 2023
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.
Construction Marketing
APRIL 11, 2023
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.
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
APRIL 12, 2023
Contractors’ booked work decreased in March to its lowest level since August 2022, according to Associated Builders and Contractors.
Civil + Structural Engineer
APRIL 14, 2023
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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Strong Tie
APRIL 11, 2023
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.
Construction Dive
APRIL 11, 2023
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.
Civil + Structural Engineer
APRIL 13, 2023
SAN RAMON, CA – Technical excellence and exceptional service stand at the core of ENGEO’s philosophy. Today, ENGEO, the world’s most comprehensive geoscience engineering firm, announces the promotion of nine outstanding individuals including three new Principals and six new Associates. These individuals continuously exhibit a deep dedication to their field, and are dedicated to serving clients and staff throughout the Western United States, Guam, Australia and New Zealand.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
APRIL 13, 2023
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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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 Placements
APRIL 14, 2023
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.
Construction Dive
APRIL 13, 2023
Despite the decrease among some types of products, other commodity prices continued to rise.
Civil + Structural Engineer
APRIL 10, 2023
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.
Jobsite by Procore
APRIL 12, 2023
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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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.
BDC Network
APRIL 13, 2023
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
Construction Dive
APRIL 12, 2023
Florida International University’s new program will ask users to talk through their decisions and recommend specific lessons based on the answers.
Civil + Structural Engineer
APRIL 12, 2023
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.
Rapport3
APRIL 11, 2023
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.
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 Marketing
APRIL 12, 2023
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.
Construction Dive
APRIL 11, 2023
The agency also released a resource to help smaller and less-experienced contractors build IIJA projects safely.
Civil + Structural Engineer
APRIL 14, 2023
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
Contractor Bookkeeping
APRIL 14, 2023
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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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
APRIL 14, 2023
Arguably one of the most essential documents to ensure a construction project’s success, a material takeoff (MTO) is a comprehensive list of all materials and their quantities required to complete a project derived from the construction drawings and plans. Also referred to as a construction takeoff, quantity takeoff , or simply a takeoff, is a crucial element in accurately estimating and bidding on a construction job.
Construction Dive
APRIL 14, 2023
The company plans to hire approximately 435 tradesworkers in coordination with local unions on the project.
Civil + Structural Engineer
APRIL 14, 2023
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.
Equipment World
APRIL 14, 2023
The 23- to 25-ton E-Drive model has a 225-horsepower diesel engine and two electric-drive motors.
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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.
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 13, 2023
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.
Construction Dive
APRIL 10, 2023
Executives from JE Dunn and Turner discuss bidding and building billion-dollar manufacturing facilities.
Civil + Structural Engineer
APRIL 14, 2023
Radix Engineering will be a Ruby sponsor, exhibitor, and presenter at TAPPICon 2023 , April 22-26, 2023, Atlanta, GA, booth 413, Cobb Galleria. Radix will present four papers and two posters addressing aspects of the Digitally-Integrated Asset Data Lifecycle that align with this year’s conference theme, “ Three Rings of Success: Vision, Technology, Action.
PC Construction
APRIL 10, 2023
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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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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