Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Barriers that impede minority-owned businesses reflect a broader systemic issue, says an industry executive.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Eau Claire, WI: In the world of bridge construction, the differences between cast-in-place and precast methods have always presented one primary trade-off: durability versus speed. Cast-in-place offers proven durability but often entails time-intensive labor, while precast solutions, despite being rapidly deployable, grapple with transportation challenges and maintenance concerns.

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Don’t Burn Straw—Build With It qpurcell Tue, 02/06/2024 - 09:50 After harvesting their rice and wheat crops, many farmers across the globe burn the straw that’s left on their fields. This practice accounts for 3.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions. A Swedish startup called Our Ecolution has found an alternative to field burning. The company gathers straw that otherwise would go up in harmful flames and turns it into building boards.

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Build LLC Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

BUILD visits with Farshid Moussavi at her London office to discuss design agency, style, and the architect as interrogator. The post Architecture and Agency; An Interview with Farshid Moussavi, FMA Architecture, Part 1 appeared first on BUILD Blog.

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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

Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The semiconductor giant has halted its Licking County project, citing business conditions and the demand environment, but said construction will continue soon.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Jessup, MD – Baltimore Aircoil Company (BAC), the global leader in modular cooling equipment, highlights its cooling solutions ideal for data center applications. Data centers use a dense network of computing and storage that enable the processing and delivery of applications and data for organizations. Mitigating heat and humidity is a leading concern around data center maintenance.

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Prodyogi

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Scaffolding is a temporary structure that is used either to support an original structure or to function as a platform for the workers to perform construction works. It is a framework of horizontal, vertical, and inclined members. Every scaffolding constructed must be strong and firm to support the weight of the workers and other construction materials laid on it.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Poor training, bad bosses and other frustrations can drive away new recruits to the construction industry, writes a Texas quality control manager.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Born in Iran, Mary Toutounchi, PE, Vice President, California Rail and Transit Practice Lead at Hill International, came to the U.S. in the 1980s to study civil engineering. After graduating with her bachelor’s degree and acquiring a professional engineering license in Arizona and California, she spent more than three decades building a career in the construction industry.

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

2024 Kitchen Trends ibush Tue, 02/06/2024 - 14:13 A recent survey of U.S. homeowners by Houzz reveals that open plans are in, tech is trending, and islands are for entertaining The recently released 2024 U.S. Kitchen Trends Study from home remodeling and design platform Houzz surveyed more than 3,400 U.S. consumers during July 2023 to find out about their kitchen renovation goals and preferences.

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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.

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Prodyogi

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Retaining walls plays a crucial role in managing landscapes, preventing soil erosion, and creating level surfaces in uneven terrain. Among the various materials used for constructing retaining walls, concrete bag retaining walls offer a cost-effective and durable solution.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Though Dodge Construction Network expects momentum to pick back up in the second half, private project planning remains challenged by a difficult financing environment.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

To the rescue: NJ community receives coastal restoration project By JoAnne Castagna, Ed.D. In the fall of 2012, Superstorm Sandy devastated the East Coast of the United States, including the State of New Jersey. Firefighter Paul Kerwin remembers he and his company rescuing his fellow Borough of Union Beach, New Jersey neighbors on that day, “Sandy was quite an experience.

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The 2024 Housing Giants Survey Is Now Open! ibush Mon, 02/05/2024 - 08:00 Complete the 2024 Housing Giants Survey to see if your company makes the cut in Pro Builder 's rankings of the largest home building companies in the country For more than four decades, Pro Builder' s annual Housing Giants list has ranked the nation’s home building companies by revenue, number of closings, housing type, and location of homes built.

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New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

National Highways has revealed that it spent £352,000 removing the unwanted infill from beneath the Great Musgrave bridge in Cumbria – almost triple what it cost to install. The post National Highways spent £352,000 removing infill from Great Musgrave bridge appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

It’s part of the $6 billion effort to replace the Baltimore & Potomac Tunnel, which poses the biggest bottleneck on the Northeast Corridor.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Engineered for performance and proven in the field Erie, PA — Finish Thompson Inc. (FTI) , an international leader in the corrosive chemical transfer industry, highlights its DB10 sealless plastic centrifugal pump, ideal for transferring corrosive chemicals in water and wastewater, electronics, pharmaceutical, wet scrubber, and pulp and paper pump applications.

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

NJ $4M Grant to Help Boost Access to Construction Trades for Women and Minorities ibush Mon, 02/05/2024 - 12:09 Through a combination of legislation and grant money, the state of New Jersey is taking steps to increase the diversity of its workforce in construction and the skilled trades To create more equal employment opportunities in public contracting, state legislation designed to provide training opportunities for women and minorities in construction and construction-related trades was enact

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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

Construction News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Julie White is managing director of D-Drill & Sawing and chair of Build UK I have always been a huge advocate of apprentices, so National Apprenticeship Week gets my full backing every year. It’s in my blood, you see. More than 40 years ago, my… The post Improve apprenticeships to plug the labour gap appeared first on Construction News.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The bank is looking to expand in areas such as Boston, Charlotte, Minneapolis, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. — but aims to close another 30 First Republic locations.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Leading inspection and testing agency appoints former Skanska executive New York, NY — Atlas Evaluation & Inspection Services (AEIS) , providing inspection, testing and certification for infrastructure projects, announced Juan Gabriel has been hired as Chief Operating Officer. Juan brings 15 years of experience in heavy civil and commercial infrastructure planning, execution, and asset management across multiple countries.

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Revolutionizing Construction with the Use of Nudura ICFs at Divi Little Bay Beach Resort kcichowicz Thu, 02/08/2024 - 10:40 Case Study Image The $20 million addition to the luxury Divi Little Bay Beach Resort on the island of St. Maarten involved three connecting, four-story buildings to add 98 new hotel rooms. With the resort remaining open during construction, speed and simplicity were key to the project’s success.

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New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Engineers have said the revelation that global temperatures breached the 1.5°C global warming barrier must be a “clarion call that resilience has got to rise far higher up the global agenda”, otherwise the world is heading towards a “different evolutionary trajectory”. The post ‘Grim’ global warming figures are ‘clarion call’ for resilience to move up agenda, engineers warn appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Major projects away from city centers often lack a strong labor pool, so contractors must entice potential hires to relocate.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Enterprising leader and environmental compliance expert will advance WSP’s ‘One Water’ vision. DENVER — WSP, a leading engineering, environment and professional services consultancy, hired Peter Cohlmia as national wastewater market lead in the U.S., a role aimed at advancing the firm’s lifecycle approach to managing water resources. “ Communities across the U.S. need better ways to achieve their water resilience goals and Peter brings to our team an industry-leading understanding of high-qualit

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Home Design With Pets in Mind ibush Mon, 02/05/2024 - 02:30 When it comes to what homebuyers want in their homes, pet-friendly features can't be ignored. Here are some design ideas to keep pets—and their owners—happy the National Association of Home Builders Approximately 63.8 million (49.6%) of the 128.5 million homes in the United States have at least one pet, according to data from the U.S.

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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 Equipment

BDC Network

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Disability and architecture: ADA and universal design at college campuses 0 qpurcell Fri, 02/09/2024 - 11:30 Higher Education To help people with disabilities feel part of the campus community, higher education institutions and architects must strive to create settings that not only adhere to but also exceed ADA guidelines. Higher Education University Buildings Designers Architects “It sounded like a semitruck was coming,” said Adam Wouk, manager of disability services at Joliet Junior College,

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

A gust of wind might have caused the hangar near the Boise Airport to collapse, but it could take months to know for sure, sources told the Idaho Statesman.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2024

By Annabel Sebuc Sab-it, ASNT Face of NDT, NDT Level III and Production Area Manager at Moog Everything happens for a reason. That’s why I believe there was a reason for me to find the field of nondestructive testing. Nondestructive Testing (NDT) is the process of assessing equipment materials and components without damaging their integrity and operational ability.

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Consumers Show Renewed Optimism About Homebuying ibush Wed, 02/07/2024 - 12:38 Fannie Mae's Home Purchase Sentiment Index reaches its highest level in almost two years Buoyed by rising consumer confidence about job security and an expected drop in mortgage rates, consumer sentiment in housing during January rose to its highest level since March 2022, Realtor.com reports.

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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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