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2024’s top construction events

Construction Dive

OCTOBER 10, 2023

It’s time to plan for the year to come. Construction Dive has you covered with a full list of the industry conferences, expos and meetings on tap for 2024.

National Building Museum event gets kids excited about construction

Construction Dive

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The Big Build, held in Washington, D.C., provides families with hands-on experiences to learn about construction and engineering.

Engineering

Extreme Weather Events Call for Stronger Insurance Solutions for Homeowners

The Pro Builder

AUGUST 8, 2024

The increasing frequency and severity of climate change and extreme weather events are causing damage to property, exacerbating risks for both homeowners and insurers across the U.S. As the current homeowners' insurance market struggles to keep up with these challenges, a nationwide solution could be the answer.

Webinars

Breaking Ground on Better Payment Processes: Strategies for Construction Pros

Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

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Extreme Weather Events Call for Stronger Solutions for the Homeowners Insurance Crisis

The Pro Builder

AUGUST 8, 2024

The increasing frequency and severity of climate change and extreme weather events are causing damage to property, exacerbating risks for both homeowners and insurers across the U.S. As the current homeowners' insurance market struggles to keep up with these challenges, a nationwide solution could be the answer.

Green light for Kier to start £73m Southport events centre

Construction Enquirer

APRIL 28, 2023

Planning has been approved for Southport’s new £73m Marine Lake Events Centre which will be built by Kier. Construction is now due to start this summer on the site of the former Southport Theatre which will be transformed into an events centre and accompanying water and light show in the neighbouring Marine Lake.

Site Planning

Site Planning Approvals

SEC votes to overhaul disclosure rules for material cyber events

Construction Dive

AUGUST 2, 2023

After a fierce debate, the agency voted to require companies to come clean on material breaches and attacks within four business days of determination.

Bowmer + Kirkland bags £46m events centre in Derby

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 8, 2023

Construction work starts this month on the 3,500 capacity entertainment and events venue which forms phase two of the £200m Becketwell regeneration scheme. Bowmer + Kirkland has been confirmed as main contractor on a new £45.8m performance venue in Derby.

Public Works

Public Works Government Works Building Materials Building Design

Live from the US' biggest design-build event: a snapshot of the delivery method's evolution

Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

The Design-Build Institute of America reflects on 25 years of the delivery method's progression from "alternative" to one that accounts for nearly half of nonresidential projects.

Building Design

Henry administrators probe events in lead up to collapse

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 18, 2023

Administrators from insolvency practice FRP also said they are now working to gather information on remaining assets and events in the lead up to the collapse of the £400m turnover tower builder. We continue our work to gather information about the assets and liabilities of the business and understand the events leading up to the insolvency.

Painting/finishing

OSHA head calls on industry to embed safety in culture

Construction Dive

MAY 9, 2024

At a Wednesday event, Assistant Labor Secretary Doug Parker charged industry leaders with creating an environment that expects workers to speak up about hazards.

Construction conferences go virtual, reschedule for the remainder of 2020

Construction Dive

JUNE 4, 2020

Industry conferences have begun to announce responses to the coronavirus, be it canceling, rescheduling or hosting events online. Here is a look at events for the rest of the year.

Turner-Walsh JV breaks ground on contested, $800M Northwestern University stadium

Construction Dive

AUGUST 5, 2024

The new Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois, will have 12,000 fewer seats, allowing it host smaller events in addition to football, but some local residents are fighting it.

Construction Safety Week 2024 focuses on fall prevention

Construction Dive

MAY 6, 2024

In the 10th year of the annual event, contractors will stand down with OSHA to highlight hazards associated with working at heights.

Nevada State Contractors Board Hosts Third Annual Hammers & Hope Event

The Pro Builder

MARCH 3, 2024

Nevada State Contractors Board Hosts Third Annual Hammers & Hope Event ibush Sun, 03/03/2024 - 10:20 The event, to be held on March 7 in Reno, Nev., Nevada State Contractors Board Hosts Third Annual Hammers & Hope Event ibush Sun, 03/03/2024 - 10:20 The event, to be held on March 7 in Reno, Nev.,

'I Built This!' Event Lets High School Students Explore Construction Careers

The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Event Lets High School Students Explore Construction Careers ldeakins Fri, 10/06/2023 - 09:48 The event, hosted by ConstructReach, aims to introduce 100 high school students to the construction trades ConstructReach, a workforce development initiative in the construction industry, is hosting an "I Built This!" event on Oct.

UK’s largest built environment event returns to London

The Construction Index

MARCH 22, 2024

The UK’s largest built environment event, UK Construction Week, returns for a third year to London’s ExCel. Read Full Article: The Construction Index

Hard hat device facilitates social distancing, contact tracing

Construction Dive

JUNE 30, 2020

Originally designed to monitor safety and productivity, the WakeCap can also retrace workers' movements in the event that an employee contracts the coronavirus, according to the startup's director of business development.

Contracts

McHugh Construction restores 1920s Chicago theater

Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The builder turned the single-screen Ramova Theatre into an 1,800-seat concert hall and created brewery, restaurant and event spaces.

Exonerating drivers with dash cam proof

Construction Dive

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Exoneration of one of your construction fleet drivers in the event of an accident isn't merely possible, it's probable.

Construction Inclusion Week doubles in size again

Construction Dive

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The third annual event to increase workforce diversity will draw participants from every state and Puerto Rico while expanding internationally as well.

Round Table: Has Inclusion Week made a difference?

Construction Dive

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Construction Dive talks with organizers of the event to learn whether the sector has made strides in welcoming a broader array of workers.

Facing expensive climate threats, NYC’s transit system unveils a resilience plan

Construction Dive

APRIL 30, 2024

The $6 billion effort is meant to address rising sea levels, more intense storms and extreme heat events that will impact subways, buses and commuter trains.

DOL head emphasizes Biden’s support for labor

Construction Dive

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Labor Secretary Julie Su underlined the White House’s worker-focused efforts at a construction trade event in D.C.

850,000t of sewage captured by Thames Tideway network during 24-hour storm event

New Civil Engineer

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The post 850,000t of sewage captured by Thames Tideway network during 24-hour storm event appeared first on New Civil Engineer. The Thames Tideway network captured 850,000t of sewage and stopped it from entering the River Thames during 24 hours of recent heavy rainfall.

Engineering

Northwestern taps Turner-Walsh JV for $800M stadium project

Construction Dive

MARCH 31, 2023

The redevelopment of Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois, includes plans for fewer seats to foster a more intimate atmosphere for events beyond football games.

The 2024 World of Modular returns to Orlando for industry’s biggest event

Construction Dive

JANUARY 8, 2024

Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.

Georgia’s booming CareerExpo draws young people to the trades

Construction Dive

MARCH 30, 2023

Construction Ready's event validated her passion and skill for woodworking. Samantha Barnett, 18, discovered she was right for the trades when she snuck into her school’s construction program.

Insurance market update: Property coverage in South Florida

Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

While many are quick to blame the macro trend of inflation for property insurance increases, there are actual events with consequences inherent to the Florida market, that should be credited for the recent developments.

Standard Lithium to Present at the Echelon Partners Lithium Summit April 13, 2023

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 14, 2023

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. On behalf of the Board of Standard Lithium Ltd.

$2.3B MSG Sphere lights up Las Vegas

Construction Dive

JULY 19, 2023

The world’s largest spherical structure will host a variety of events and concerts kicked off by U2 starting Sept.

AECOM generates cloud solutions for construction problems in 3-day hackathon

Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

The collaborative event relied on Google Cloud's artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities to solve some of the contractor's biggest infrastructure problems.

Collaboration

HS2 to hold bidders day for subcontractors

Construction Enquirer

MAY 17, 2023

To showcase the next stream of package work opportunities due out this summer, HS2 and its main contractors are inviting firms to the event being held in Manchester or online for those unable to attend. A series of online events will also be held for those unable to attend in-person. To secure a place, visit hs2.org.uk/MTC23.

General Contracting

General Contracting Landscaping Building Materials Plumbing

NAHB Celebrates Careers in Construction Month

The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The month's events include engaging with Boys & Girls Clubs for home building skills, celebrating Construction Educator Day, encouraging student chapter engagement, and dedicating a week to young professionals focusing on mentorship and community involvement. Additionally, Oct. Click here for the Careers in Construction Month schedule.

Building Design

Notre Dame Hosts Its First Building Trades Day

The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The event aimed to connect students with employers, provide insights into educational pathways in the skilled trades, and highlight career opportunities in South Bend's construction industry. Read more Education + Training Labor + Trade Relations Construction Education + Training

Quality Assurance

DFI Educational Trust Awards Women in Deep Foundations Professional Development Grants

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 22, 2023

To register for the reception or to sponsor the event, visit www.dfi.org/Annual2023. The goal of the committee is to foster greater success and interest of professional women in the industry by promoting networking events, endorsing outreach and building mentoring relationships.

Geotechnical Engineering

Geotechnical Engineering Project Management Consulting Environmental Consulting Government Works

HCSS Introduces ADPlus Dashcam

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 9, 2023

In 2022, four million harsh driving events were captured in HCSS Telematics,” says Phillip Robinson, Telematics Product Manager at HCSS. HCSS Dashcams will alert the driver in real-time of potentially unsafe behaviors, and upload events to HCSS Telematics to be reviewed by a fleet manager.

Insurance Management

Insurance Management Construction Management

NEW JERSEY DEVILS AND PRUDENTIAL CENTER ANNOUNCE MULTI-YEAR PARTNERSHIP EXPANSION WITH PHELPS CONSTRUCTION GROUP

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The “speakeasy” influenced club offers patrons three unique seating options: Boxes, Tables, & Club Seating which deliver exceptional views, outstanding aesthetics, all-inclusive dining and an unparalleled overall event experience. “The New Jersey Devils awarded us one of our first projects as a firm in 2007.

THOMAS & HUTTON ANNOUNCES CERTIFIED ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL (CAP) IN GREENVILLE

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 22, 2023

The NCCA-accredited CAP exam is designed specifically for the administrative professional that examines knowledge and skills in organizational communication, business writing & document production, technology & information distribution, office & records management, event & project management, and operational functions.

Communication

Communication Project Management Contracts

An experience focused on ROI

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 29, 2024

By Chad Clinehens, President & CEO, Zweig Group From The Zweig Letter These events offer firm leaders an opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate – this year with a focus on ROI. Two events that will help you envision the future: M&A Next Symposium – September 17, 2024.

Schedule Management

Schedule Management Change Management Painting/finishing Architecture

International Code Council to Highlight Key Role of Building Codes and Standards in Achieving Climate Resilience at COP28

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 5, 2023

. – The International Code Council, the leading global provider of building safety solutions and a member of the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC), will be presenting at COP28 throughout the two-week event. This year’s event is focused on rethinking, rebooting and refocusing global climate action.

Building Codes

Building Codes Building Resilience Building Standards Green Building

Celebrating the successful completion of Caltrain’s electrification

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Events honored the HNTB-program-managed electrification project SAN JOSE, Calif. HNTB joins Caltrain in celebrating the completion of the Caltrain Electrification Project , marking a transformative leap toward modernized, sustainable public transportation along the San Francisco Peninsula corridor.

Electrical Systems

Electrical Systems Stakeholder Engagement Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency

Communities invited to Interstate Bridge Replacement neighborhood forums in Vancouver and Portland

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 29, 2023

Interstate Bridge Replacement Program neighborhood forums: When: 5 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, May 31 Where: Vancouver Community Library, Columbia Room, 901 C Street, Vancouver, Washington 98660 When: 5 to 8 p.m.,

Historic Preservation

Historic Preservation Mapping Estimating

Zweig Group Research Participation

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

Survey participation is open year-round, and those who choose to participate will receive discounts to Zweig Group Research Publications, and participating in certain surveys will earn you a discount on attendance to Zweig Group Events or Learning Opportunities.

Surveying

Newly-Formed Partnership Between CMAA and NAWIC

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 17, 2023

The two orgainizations will cross-promote events, with the possibility of co-producing a few, and attend each other’s conferences and events. Rutledge and NAWIC Executive Director Crissy Ingram completed the cooperative agreement recently.

Construction Management

2024’s top construction events

National Building Museum event gets kids excited about construction

Webinars

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Extreme Weather Events Call for Stronger Insurance Solutions for Homeowners

Webinars

Extreme Weather Events Call for Stronger Solutions for the Homeowners Insurance Crisis

Green light for Kier to start £73m Southport events centre

SEC votes to overhaul disclosure rules for material cyber events

Bowmer + Kirkland bags £46m events centre in Derby

Live from the US' biggest design-build event: a snapshot of the delivery method's evolution

Henry administrators probe events in lead up to collapse

OSHA head calls on industry to embed safety in culture

Construction conferences go virtual, reschedule for the remainder of 2020

Turner-Walsh JV breaks ground on contested, $800M Northwestern University stadium

Construction Safety Week 2024 focuses on fall prevention

Nevada State Contractors Board Hosts Third Annual Hammers & Hope Event

'I Built This!' Event Lets High School Students Explore Construction Careers

UK’s largest built environment event returns to London

Hard hat device facilitates social distancing, contact tracing

McHugh Construction restores 1920s Chicago theater

Exonerating drivers with dash cam proof

Construction Inclusion Week doubles in size again

Round Table: Has Inclusion Week made a difference?

Facing expensive climate threats, NYC’s transit system unveils a resilience plan

DOL head emphasizes Biden’s support for labor

850,000t of sewage captured by Thames Tideway network during 24-hour storm event

Northwestern taps Turner-Walsh JV for $800M stadium project

The 2024 World of Modular returns to Orlando for industry’s biggest event

Georgia’s booming CareerExpo draws young people to the trades

Insurance market update: Property coverage in South Florida

Standard Lithium to Present at the Echelon Partners Lithium Summit April 13, 2023

$2.3B MSG Sphere lights up Las Vegas

AECOM generates cloud solutions for construction problems in 3-day hackathon

HS2 to hold bidders day for subcontractors

NAHB Celebrates Careers in Construction Month

Notre Dame Hosts Its First Building Trades Day

DFI Educational Trust Awards Women in Deep Foundations Professional Development Grants

HCSS Introduces ADPlus Dashcam

NEW JERSEY DEVILS AND PRUDENTIAL CENTER ANNOUNCE MULTI-YEAR PARTNERSHIP EXPANSION WITH PHELPS CONSTRUCTION GROUP

THOMAS & HUTTON ANNOUNCES CERTIFIED ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL (CAP) IN GREENVILLE

An experience focused on ROI

International Code Council to Highlight Key Role of Building Codes and Standards in Achieving Climate Resilience at COP28

Celebrating the successful completion of Caltrain’s electrification

Communities invited to Interstate Bridge Replacement neighborhood forums in Vancouver and Portland

Zweig Group Research Participation

Newly-Formed Partnership Between CMAA and NAWIC

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