Construction Dive

MARCH 11, 2024

In a statement, SHRM said the rule “fosters ambiguity” and deters businesses from extending essential training to independent workers.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 11, 2024

Climate Change Imperils Some Wastewater Treatment Plants – And Their Workers By Thomas Renner Climate change is being felt all around the world, even in some areas that escape attention. Water treatment plants might be under the radar for many scientists, but the impact on this critical piece of community infrastructure is widespread, enduring, and costly to remedy.

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Roofing Systems Disaster Preparedness Flooring Systems Waterproofing Systems 276

The Pro Builder

MARCH 11, 2024

February Saw More Sellers Jumping Back Into the Housing Market ibush Mon, 03/11/2024 - 10:27 February's housing market saw an increase in the supply of available homes, with Dallas leading among metros where the most sellers are getting into the market A substantial infusion of new inventory in the housing market in time for the spring homebuying season is good news.

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Prodyogi

MARCH 12, 2024

Consistency property of cement defines the viscous nature of the cement paste. It refers to the flow behavior of a fresh mixture of mixture. This property falls under the rheological study of material, which is the study of flow. Normal consistency of cement is determined using Vicat's Apparatus.

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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

MARCH 14, 2024

The legislation on the desk of Gov. Ron DeSantis would block counties and cities from requiring companies to protect their workers from extreme heat.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 11, 2024

By Luke Carothers Based in Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan, Amplify GR is a place-based nonprofit that combines hyper-local community growth and prosperity strategies with a nation framework from Purpose Built Communities. Amplify GR uses a multi-generational lens to perform community development differently–working with neighbors, community partners, and businesses to preserve and widen pathways that create greater opportunity for neighbors to participate in and benefit from community growth.

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Project Management Consulting Roofing Systems Structural Systems Property Management 189

Prodyogi

MARCH 15, 2024

When it comes to constructing robust and reliable buildings, there is one key element that serves as the backbone of modern construction projects - fabricated structural steel. From skyscrapers to bridges, warehouses to stadiums, fabricated structural steel plays a vital role in providing strength, durability, and versatility to a wide range of structures.

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Steel Fabrication 244

Construction Dive

MARCH 13, 2024

Just in time for spring construction season, new tech tools include heavy equipment innovations, a handheld radar scanner and digital twin upgrades.

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Construction Equipment 395

The Construction Index

MARCH 15, 2024

Balfour Beatty and Costain are among contractors selected to bring forward plans for the UK’s first commercial scale gas-fired power station with carbon capture.

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Construction Specifier

MARCH 11, 2024

Portland International Airport (PDX) has undergone a transformative $215 million expansion, led by design firms Hennebery Eddy and Fentress Architects. The project is the first major one in nearly two decades and it focuses on balancing passenger and infrastructure demands on the north and south sides of the terminal. The initiative involved a 253-m (830-ft) extension of Concourse E, adding 12,727 m 2 (137,000 sf) to accommodate seven contact gates and two ground-loading gates.

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Energy Conservation Building Design Building Materials Landscaping 121

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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

MARCH 11, 2024

The air permeability of a material is the measure of how easily air can pass through a material. Blaine's air permeability apparatus follows a means of drawing a definite quantity of air through a prepared bed of cement of definite porosity.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 13, 2024

The computer tech giant said just one of its planned facilities could accommodate about eight Boeing 747 airplanes lined up nose to tail.

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The Construction Index

MARCH 11, 2024

The development company behind the planned regeneration of Coventry city centre has obtained planning consent or the first phase of its City Centre South (CCS) project.

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Approvals 129

Construction News

MARCH 12, 2024

Balfour Beatty has signed a memorandum of understanding with Holtec, a US nuclear firm that is looking to develop small nuclear plants and a factory in the UK. In December 2022, the UK’s largest contractor agreed to work with Holtec on early plans for small… The post Balfour Beatty signs new deal with nuclear developer appeared first on Construction News.

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Construction Management

Contractor Bookkeeping

MARCH 15, 2024

Customer service is the heartbeat of any successful business. The unsung hero transforms a potential disaster into an opportunity and a mere transaction into a lifelong relationship. In the narrative of customer loyalty and retention, service is the protagonist. Your approach to customer service has the power to attract and retain clients. As a construction business owner, client service is critical to your company's success.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 14, 2024

A class action lawsuit alleges that Coakley failed to pay its workers on time and in some cases not at all, while Balfour Beatty was aware of the issues.

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The Construction Index

MARCH 14, 2024

The British Occupational Hygiene Society says that there is no reason for Britain to follow Australia’s lead in banning engineered stone worktops.

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Engineering 134

Construction Specifier

MARCH 15, 2024

Fire Station 67 at night. Photo by Nic Lehoux/courtesy Wittman Estes Fire Station 67 in Rancho Mission Viejo, Orange County, envisions a second life for the station as an environmental learning center for the community after ten years. The fire station has been designed by Wittman Estes, led by architect Matt Wittman, in response to the escalating threats posed by California’s rampant wildfires and the urgent need for adaptable emergency infrastructure.

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Fire Protection Systems Modular Construction Structural Systems Energy Efficiency 111

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

MARCH 13, 2024

A lack of construction-sector capacity means a proposed legal deadline to remove gas boilers in buildings north of the border is unachievable, Scottish ministers have been warned by advisers. The Regulatory Review Group (RRG), which advises Scottish ministers on new legislation, has voiced “significant concerns”… The post Scottish Government warned heat-pumps plan is ‘unrealistic’ appeared first on Construction News.

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Sustainability 111

Construction Dive

MARCH 12, 2024

Higher borrowing costs may stick around for longer than anticipated, which could upset economic momentum, said Anirban Basu, ABC chief economist.

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The Construction Index

MARCH 12, 2024

UK construction contract awards reached their highest level in February 2024 for seven months, according to one of the industry’s data monitoring firms – though they might not all actually happen.

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Contracts 122

Equipment World

MARCH 14, 2024

The conspirators agreed to submit sham bids or refuse to bid so that one of the company owners would win the transportation construction contracts.

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Contracts 121

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Construction Management

Construction News

MARCH 11, 2024

Former rugby union professional Matt Cannon is celebrating five years in charge of engineering contractor Clancy, a period marked by continuous growth Pulling off a quiet country lane and through the entrance gates of Clancy’s Middlesex headquarters feels a little like entering the grounds of… The post Utility player: the five-year reign of Clancy’s CEO appeared first on Construction News.

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Engineering 111

Construction Dive

MARCH 15, 2024

“There is reason to believe that inflation will remain stubbornly high for months to come,” said ABC’s chief economist.

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The Construction Index

MARCH 11, 2024

The A66 Northern Trans-Pennine project application has been granted development consent by the secretary of state for transport.

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Construction Placements

MARCH 15, 2024

IIT Madras Requirement 2024 for Superintending Engineer & Junior Technician | 41 Posts | 02-04-2024 IIT Madras Requirement 2024 for Superintending Engineer & Junior Technician with 41 Posts vacancies, last date to apply is 02-04-2024 The post IIT Madras Requirement 2024 for Superintending Engineer & Junior Technician | 41 Posts | 02-04-2024 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Engineering 105

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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

Construction News

MARCH 11, 2024

VolkerFitzpatrick has snagged a £34m job to deliver a 550-metre-long road near Canterbury. The contractor will both design and build the section of a “new strategic highway” called the Sturry Link Road, which is being built on the A28 to serve around 16,000 new homes… The post VolkerFitzpatrick scoops £34m Kent highways job appeared first on Construction News.

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Building Design 111

Construction Dive

MARCH 13, 2024

A two-way knowledge flow can help older workers leverage artificial intelligence while building team trust among generations, writes a construction expert.

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The Construction Index

MARCH 12, 2024

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) is urging construction companies to dent the industry skills crisis by recruiting from an untapped labour market.

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Construction Placements

MARCH 12, 2024

NBCC (India) Limited Hiring for GENERAL MANAGER (ENGG.) | 19-03-2024 NBCC (India) Limited Hiring 2024 for GENERAL MANAGER (ENGG.), last date to apply for this job is 19-03-2024. The post NBCC (India) Limited Hiring for GENERAL MANAGER (ENGG.) | 19-03-2024 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Engineering 105

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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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