Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Know what you’re looking for, have a goal in mind and don’t get ahead of yourself, experts from companies including Suffolk, McCarthy and DPR say.

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Civil Engineer Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Laboring behind the scenes and out of the limelight, construction cost estimators might legitimately complain that they’re the Rodney Dangerfield of construction companies. “I don’t get no respect,” may be their lament, but they can take heart in this: nowadays they probably deserve a lot more than they get, and it could be on the […] The post Skills You Need to Become a Construction Estimator first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Minimizing the time and cost of commercial construction projects without sacrificing quality requires the following elements: Owner leadership and accountability Integreated planning, procurement, and project delivery teams A well defined and well communicated detailed Scope of Work A process focused upon mutually beneficial outcomes. 90%+ of ALL repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects “fail” due to a poorly defined and poorly communicated Scope of Work (SOW).

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Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Project Demonstrates Latitude 33’s Expertise in Civil Engineering Unique Needs of Fire Stations Videos of Ribbon Cutting speakers available here. Photos of Ribbon Cutting available here. San Diego, CA – On October 17, 2024, Latitude 33 Planning & Engineering joined officials from The City of San Diego, UC San Diego, The Muller Hull Partnership, Level 10 Construction, and other stakeholders at a Grand Opening ceremony for San Diego Fire Station 52 (also known as the Torrey Pines Fire Station

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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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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Attorneys say a new order barring the DOT from presuming disadvantaged status due to race or gender now applies in at least 23 states, and potentially nationwide.

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New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The Victorian-era Branksome East viaduct in Bournemouth has been earmarked for demolition by the local authority in its infrastructure delivery plan. The post Victorian era 10-arch Bournemouth viaduct earmarked for demolition appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Reality capture technology from Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, digitally preserves France’s 17th century Citadelle de Besançon. Rising high above the city of Besançon in eastern France, the 17th-century Citadelle de Besançon stands with its weathered walls containing over 400 years of rich history. Built by military architect Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban, the Citadelle is perched atop Mount Saint-Étienne and sprawls over four hectares.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The opening of the American Heartland development in Vinita has been pushed back and two firms have filed liens against the developers.

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New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

A group of 61 Labour MPs has written to the National Energy System Operator (Neso) asking it to remain committed to using pylons in the Centralised Strategic Network Plan. The post Labour MPs urge government to stay committed to pylons for electricity transmission appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Delegation is a skill often discussed but rarely mastered, especially by small construction business owners wearing multiple hats. The balancing act of managing daily operations while pushing for growth can be overwhelming. Imagine if you could free up hours in your day to focus on strategic decisions rather than getting bogged down in every minute detail.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The 408,000 square-foot facility will provide a full suite of expanded hospital and outpatient services to meet the evolving healthcare needs of the region Easton, Maryland – O’Donnell & Naccarato (O&N), a leading and employee-owned structural engineering firm headquartered in Philadelphia, celebrated the groundbreaking of the new, 408,000 square foot UM Shore Regional Medical Center on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Standard metrics may mask potential issues, but construction leaders have leveraged fresh methods to record data and abate hazards.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The Department for Transport (DfT) spent £43M on Restoring Your Railway projects that face an uncertain future following chancellor Rachel Reeves’ cancellation of the programme, NCE can reveal. The post £43M spent by DfT on Restoring Your Railway projects that hang in the balance appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction News

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

London groundworks specialist Corbyn Construction is set to appoint an administrator. Corbyn made a £435,000 pre-tax profit from a £32.8m turnover in the year ending 30 June 2023 but has now filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator. The group turned over £46.1m… The post Corbyn Construction files for administration appeared first on Construction News.

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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

The Construction Index

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Seven years after the Grenfell Tower fire exposed the scandal of unsafe cladding systems on buildings across the UK, the country has still not got a grip on the problem.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Lawsuits have stalled the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion effort, so officials have threatened to pull funding.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The CEO of a micro nuclear reactor developer aiming to build in Wales this decade has told NCE he is confident that grid connection reforms will help keep his company’s ambitious plans on schedule. The post Interview: Micro-reactor developer optimistic about connecting South Wales project by 2027 appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction News

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Homes England is seeking development partners for two mixed-use schemes in Sheffield valued at a combined £290m. The government agency yesterday (6 November) published an official procurement notice for the Furnace Hill and Neepsend projects in the South Yorkshire city. It expects to shortlist three… The post Partners wanted for £290m Sheffield schemes appeared first on Construction News.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Steven Gaynor, a principal consultant at Pivoth Corp. (second from the left), and Antoine Habellion, P.Eng., M.Eng., and M.S. (third from left), receive The Construction Specifier’s 2024 Article of the Year Award at the CSI National Conference in Houston, Texas. Pictured from left to right: Jason Cramp, executive editor of The Construction Specifier; Steven Gaynor; Antoine Habellion; William Sundquist, FCSI, the Construction Specifications Institute’s (CSI) board chair; and Lynsey Hankins, FCSI,

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Federal funding is buoying overall construction activity, but projects outside the public realm could soon rebound, economists said.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2024

A “bat shed” intended to stop the creatures from flying near High Speed 2 (HS2) railway tracks between ancient woodlands in Buckinghamshire will cost “more than £100M” to build, the project’s chair Jon Thompson has revealed. The post HS2 chair reveals ‘over £100M’ cost for ‘bat shed’ after FOI request for real figure denied appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction News

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

A contractor has been fined £40,000 after one of its workers was paralysed falling through the roof of a house, according to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). A statement from HSE said that Andrew Clifford, a sub-contractor from Chesterfield and father of three fell… The post Construction firm fined after worker paralysed after fall from height appeared first on Construction News.

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For Construction Pros

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Thinking of adding a milling machine to your asphalt business? Or have you recently purchased one and want to get more efficient and more productive? There are lots of ways to level-up your milling game.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Weeks Marine and Cowi are executing the first heavy construction contract on the Hudson River Tunnel megaproject, worth $284 million.

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New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

A Saudi Arabian government health and safety body has said that the reporting of 21,000 worker deaths associated with construction in the country since 2017, including at Neom, is “misinformation”. The post Saudi Arabia calls reports of 21,000 construction worker deaths ‘misinformation’ appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Construction Index

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

A Chesterfield builder was left paralysed from the chest down after falling through a ceiling at a house renovation in Derbyshire.

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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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Construction News

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The Construction Industry Council (CIC) has revealed its staff's personal data may have been stolen after it was struck by a cyber attack last month. The industry body said the “cyber incident” took place on 8 October but was only discovered on 23 October, with… The post CIC hit by cyber attack appeared first on Construction News.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

5,000 tradeswomen gathered in New Orleans for the TWBN Conference, celebrating progress and unity in the trades.

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New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The mood in the UK rail supply sector remains low, with the majority (83%) of business leaders expecting a hiatus in work and almost half (48%) expecting the industry to shrink. The post Confidence among UK rail supply sector remains low as business expected to slow appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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For Construction Pros

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The 2024 Asphalt Paver Spec Guide compares over 75 models from top brands like Vögele and Caterpillar, detailing specs on engine power, dimensions, and paving speeds. It’s a vital resource for contractors seeking high-performance pavers.

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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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