Construction Dive

APRIL 21, 2023

Prices for materials and labor continued to rise last year, as subcontractors often waited two and a half months before they secured payment.

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Construction Enquirer

APRIL 21, 2023

A civil engineer who caused chaos after scaling the Dartford Crossing during a Just Stop Oil protest has been jailed for three years. Morgan Trowland, 40 of Islington, was sentenced at Southend Crown Court today after his actions shut the crossing for nearly 48 hours last October. At the time of the protest he said: “As a professional civil engineer, each year as I renew my registration, I commit to acting within our code of ethics, which requires me to safeguard human life and welfare and the e

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 21, 2023

LIVERMORE, Calif. – April 20, 2023 – Topcon Positioning Systems introduces Digital Layout , a simple, easy-to-use building construction software to enable more contractors to adopt a digital layout workflow for increased efficiency, accuracy, and productivity. The software is designed to provide a distinct competitive advantage in the fast-paced building construction industry for general contractors, concrete contractors, mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) contractors, steel erectors, fir

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The Pro Builder

APRIL 21, 2023

Minnesota Student-Athletes Pitch in on Habitat for Humanity Build ibush Fri, 04/21/2023 - 10:21 The volunteers worked on building homes in Minneapolis through a partnership between Habitat for Humanity and the National Collegiate Athletic Association On April 15, more than a dozen Minnesota student-athletes got hands-on experience building with Habitat for Humanity in a Minneapolis community.

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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

APRIL 19, 2023

In order to combat a rise in speeding violations, the state has equipped 30 highway work zones with radar-based monitoring systems.

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Zoning 368

Construction Enquirer

APRIL 20, 2023

Portakabin has bought leading healthcare modular specialist Darwin Group. The two offsite manufacturers said combining the modular knowledge, scale and financial strength of York-headquartered Portakabin with the specialist healthcare expertise of Darwin Group would transform the offer to healthcare clients. Portakabin said Darwin Group represents a highly strategic acquisition that fitted its longer-term strategic ambitions to address the growing demand for temporary and permanent building solu

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The Pro Builder

APRIL 21, 2023

Fifty New Affordable Housing Units for Seniors May Be Added in Denver ibush Fri, 04/21/2023 - 10:56 The new four-story building of affordable units would help Denver seniors who face an increased risk of losing their homes due to rising costs and inflation On April 19, Denver’s Safety, Housing, Education and Homelessness Committee tentatively agreed to loan $1.25 million to a developer that plans to build 50 new units of affordable housing for seniors in the city’s Central Park neighborhood.

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Approvals 130

Construction Dive

APRIL 19, 2023

The vice president of preconstruction said artificial intelligence can be like a “super-enhanced search engine” that finds trends in company data.

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Engineering 323

Construction Enquirer

APRIL 20, 2023

South London residential contractor Henley Construct is now in the hands of administrators. Worried suppliers have been watching the company closely since its sister firm went into liquidation earlier this month. Intelligent Steel Solutions went down owing suppliers £1.4m while a report from 360 Insolvency said the firm “relied to a large extent on supplying structural steel for projects being conducted by Henley Construct Limited.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 20, 2023

Port San Antonio, the region’s largest technology center, has taken another important step to accelerate the growth of key industries and the career, educational and entrepreneurial opportunities they are creating for thousands of area families. The Port’s Board of Directors approved an agreement with Trammell Crow Company (TCC), a global real estate development firm, to conduct pre-development work for a state-of-the-art office tower at the main entrance to the 1,900-acre technology campu

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APRIL 21, 2023

HUD Awards $9.9 Million to Indianapolis for Housing and Homeless Prevention ibush Fri, 04/21/2023 - 11:38 Indianapolis receives federal support to fund community projects serving high-risk residents seeking affordable housing in Marion County The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded Indianapolis almost $10 million in Continuum of Care (CoC) funds to support more than 20 community projects serving high-risk residents in the county seeking affordable housing, accordin

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Construction Dive

APRIL 19, 2023

Tens of thousands of dams don’t meet standards and pose a hazard to the public, per a new report. The highest number are in Texas, Kansas and Mississippi.

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Construction Enquirer

APRIL 20, 2023

Somerset based architectural precast concrete cladding specialist Sterling Services Limited has gone into administration. Interpath Advisory were appointed joint administrators on Thursday and all 45 employees have been made redundant. The firm has been in business since 1997 and specialises in the design, manufacture and installation of architectural precast facades.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 17, 2023

The Port of Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners has unanimously voted to extend HDR’s contract to create the final design for the $1.567 billion Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility through 2027. The project will create a new on-dock facility to streamline the movement of goods via rail rather than truck. It includes a variety of elements including realignment of major roads, utility relocation and a new locomotive facility.

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Construction Management

Prodyogi

APRIL 20, 2023

Commercial construction encompasses the creation of buildings to conduct business activities, such as providing goods and services to the public to generate income or profit. This construction involves raising commercial buildings like offices, shopping centers, restaurants, etc.

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Construction Dive

APRIL 20, 2023

The Labor Department recently announced $5 million in grants for community organizations that draw women into apprenticeship programs.

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Construction Enquirer

APRIL 20, 2023

Housing secretary Michael Gove has warned shareholders of the three Grenfell cladding component manufacturers that the firms they invest in will face “severe consequences” if they fail to fund their share of the building remediation programme. Gove has written to investors in Kingspan, Arconic, and Saint-Gobain. He has urged them to use their “position of influence” to help gain a commitment to fund the post Grenfell residential block building safety programme.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 20, 2023

Today, San Francisco State University held a ceremony to celebrate the start of construction for the West Campus Green (WCG) project. The project includes a first-year residence hall that will add 750 affordable beds, a dining facility and a student health center. San Francisco State hired design-build team McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. and EHDD to deliver the project.

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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

Prodyogi

APRIL 19, 2023

The real estate industry has experienced a significant shift in recent years as technology, and the internet has taken center stage. Property buyers and sellers are now more informed, making the transition to online platforms essential for the success of your real estate business. One such tool that has gained popularity is the virtual tour.

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Construction Management 130

Construction Dive

APRIL 19, 2023

Centralized material tracking is key to shoring up the weak links in the procurement process exposed by the pandemic, construction execs say.

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Construction Enquirer

APRIL 20, 2023

A 345-metre-long viaduct that will take HS2 trains across the A413 and local rail lines south of Wendover has been given the green light by Buckinghamshire Council. The viaduct is one of only two places in the Chilterns where the HS2 route will be above ground level, with the underside of the viaduct just 6m above the road, supported by five ‘Y’ shaped piers.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 18, 2023

MGISS , one of the UK’s leading geospatial technology companies, has signed a partnership agreement with Leica Geosystems to drive a data-driven approach to the capture, management, and exploitation of asset information. AI, Data Analytics and Machine Learning are increasingly being used to drive value within utility and infrastructure organisations and it’s essential that the asset data being used is accurate and richly attributed to deliver the required results.

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Construction Management

Construction Placements

APRIL 21, 2023

Walk-in Interviews from 22nd April to 30th April 2023 | Various Construction Engineering Jobs Apply and attend the walk-in interview and virtual job interviews from 1st April to 30th April 2023 for engineering construction jobs. The post Walk-in Interviews from 22nd April to 30th April 2023 | Various Construction Engineering Jobs appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Engineering 126

Construction Dive

APRIL 17, 2023

Construction, mining and agriculture leaders report a significant positive impact from autonomy in industrial technology environments.

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Construction Enquirer

APRIL 21, 2023

Galliford Try has signed its first contract under the new Department for Education Construction Framework to deliver a new secondary school in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham. The business agreed a £39m contract to redevelop the 1,200-pupil Woodham Academy secondary school on behalf of the Eden Learning Trust The redevelopment works will provide a new school building and sports facilities, including new sports hall, swimming pool and activity centre.

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Contracts 233

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 21, 2023

Bringing a renewed sense of hospitality and warmth, Robert Bird Group (RBG) has officially opened its new Brisbane headquarters, designed by international design firm Fender Katsalidis to foster togetherness, collaboration and inspired productivity. Located in Fortitude Valley’s Jubilee Place, a sustainable commercial building owned by JGL Properties, the global engineering consultancy firm is the structural engineer behind this new build, making it a fitting location for its new workplace as th

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Construction Equipment

Construction Placements

APRIL 18, 2023

NHPC Recruitment 2023 for Apprentices | 45 Posts | 03-05-2023 NHPC Recruitment 2023 for Apprentices with 45 Posts vacancies, last date to apply for this job is 03-05-2023 The post NHPC Recruitment 2023 for Apprentices | 45 Posts | 03-05-2023 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Construction Dive

APRIL 21, 2023

The investment, which is the retailer’s largest in the past four decades, will be used to open locations and strengthen its fulfillment network.

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Construction Enquirer

APRIL 20, 2023

Willmott Dixon is close to signing a contract to build a new £25m leisure centre in Leighton Linslade for Central Bedfordshire Council. The Enquirer understands Willmott Dixon has been given the nod on the deal with an official announcement due in the coming weeks. A source close to the project said: “It looks like Willmott Dixon are in the box seat for this now and it will be a decent leisure project for them.” Work on the site will include construction of three new swimming pools a

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Contracts 221

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 21, 2023

NEW ORLEANS, La. (April 18, 2023) — Bernhard has announced the company is now carbon neutral through the deployment of compensation measures offsetting 2022 Scope 1, Scope 2, and select Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. “We began our journey by identifying and quantifying our emissions and chose to invest in the broader environmental agenda through responsible carbon offset purchases as we continue to research and develop Bernhard’s own climate action plan,” said Bernhard Vice President of

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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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