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Precast concrete enhances functionality, presenter says

Construction Dive

Jim Schneider highlighted use cases of three different buildings during a session at the National Institute of Building Sciences’ conference in Washington, D.C., Thursday.

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COVID-19 presents new challenges for minority-owned construction firms

Construction Dive

The coronavirus' economic fallout could make it more difficult to find minority-owned companies for public and other projects.

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Panasonic presents complete platform door system for the first time in Europe at InnoTrans 2024

Civil + Structural Engineer

At InnoTrans 2024 in Berlin from 24 to 27 September 2024, Panasonic Industry will present a complete platform door system in full height including control panel for the first time in Europe in Hall 7.1B, Booth 370.

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Cracks present more woes for DC's $5.8B Silver Line

Construction Dive

Faulty concrete panels, rail ties and now support pedestals have delayed the Clark-Kiewit-led Washington, D.C., Metrorail expansion by more than a year.

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

Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets!

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OSHA’s walkaround rule raises questions of liability, safety

Construction Dive

Several industry groups have filed suit to stop the change, which expands the definition of who can be present during jobsite inspections.

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President’s Awards Presented at DFI Annual Conference

Civil + Structural Engineer

The awards were presented on behalf of Di Cicco by incoming DFI President James Johnson. He is an active member of the DFI Structural Slurry Wall and Seepage Control Committee and regularly publishes papers and delivers presentations at DFI and industry events. Jamey Rosen, P.Geo.,