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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Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Project will boost green energy capabilities, save customers money, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions The design-build team of PC Construction, Stantec, and Hazen and Sawyer are excited to announce the completion of construction for WSSC Water’s $271 million Piscataway Bioenergy Facility in Prince George’s County, Maryland, where biosolids will be turned into green energy.

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Construction News

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The government has sent initial warning letters to 49 organisations involved in the Grenfell Tower tragedy, including firms that ministers want to ban from public sector work. In September, responding to the phase two report of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, prime minister Keir Starmer told… The post Grenfell firms facing public work ban get warning letters appeared first on Construction News.

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Public Works Government Works 143

New Civil Engineer

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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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

Wolgast Corporation

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Building Owners have been using a form of wainscoting in their buildings since the 14 th century according to howstuffworks.com. This enhancing wall covering is typically added to the lower third of a wall, but can also be used to cover the entire wall if so desired. Wainscoting comes in many materials for different uses including laminate, metallic, tile, vinyl (VCW) , fiber reinforced, or polymer (FRP) material to name most options.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Setting financial goals for your construction business may be one of your most important responsibilities as a leader and business owner. Your financial goals serve as far more than wishful projections; they form the backbone of your road map for success, both internal and external. Financial goals are something that every single business should possess regardless of its market, model, or size.

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Mapping Construction Management 110

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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Historic Preservation 261

Construction News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The British secret service held information gathered by undercover police on a bricklayer and trade union activist dubbed “Britain’s most blacklisted worker”, it has emerged. MI5 received a report on a 1986 meeting of the left-wing protest group known as Red Action where Brian Higgins… The post MI5 had undercover police report on construction worker appeared first on Construction News.

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New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The annual electricity bill for Network Rail’s operations, including to power trains, has more than doubled in the last two years from £379M in 2021/2022 to £885M in 2023/2024. The post Network Rail electricity bill more than doubled in two years appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 133

The Construction Index

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Muse’s joint venture with Homes England and Legal & General has been officially signed to lead the redevelopment of two Bradford shopping malls into housing.

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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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Construction Management Project Management 116

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 + 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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Engineering Site Planning Public Works Building Design 262

Construction News

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

HS2 works may have compounded flooding in some areas, according to the construction commissioner scrutinising the project. In his latest report, covering the second quarter of 2024, independent commissioner for HS2 Sir Mark Worthington said he had heard “a number of reports of localised flooding… The post HS2 works ‘may have contributed’ to flooding appeared first on Construction News.

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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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For Construction Pros

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Governments, trade organizations, construction companies, and industry groups have to work together to ensure we successfully attract groups who have historically been more hesitant to consider a career in construction into the industry.

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Government Works 111

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 11, 2024

With emerging technology the world is on the cusp of a data center building boom as construction of these mission-critical facilities is expected to multiply sixfold by 2027.

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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

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The new campus will support and inspire Visual Arts students for years to come FULLERTON, Calif. – C.W. Driver Companies , a leading builder serving California since 1919, has completed a 85,400 square-foot renovation and new construction combination project for California State University, Fullerton’s Visual Arts Complex. The $59.8M project includes the renovation and seismic upgrade of existing buildings, a new education building containing digital fabrication and arts facilities, and a new

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Construction Placements

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Comprehensive Guide to Construction Rules and Regulations in India: A 2024 Perspective Navigating construction regulations in India can be complex. This guide covers laws, permits, and compliance essentials to streamline your projects. The post Comprehensive Guide to Construction Rules and Regulations in India: A 2024 Perspective appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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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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Engineering 133

Roads Online

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Sripath Technologies’ NuMIXER bitumen softener has helped customers achieve greater performance and sustainability when compared to conventional additives. Images: Sripath. Sripath’s NuMIXER bitumen softener is helping to combat the growing issue of bitumen quality variability, while also being a friend to the environment. Seem too good to be true? As Sripath’s team explain, this solution is real and available now.

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Construction News

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Plant equipment owners have warned that inheritance tax changes set out in the chancellor’s Autumn Budget could put their firms at risk of closure. The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) and Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) said changes to inheritance tax relief, announced on 30 October,… The post Inheritance tax changes spell ‘death of the plant-hire industry’ appeared first on Construction News.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Alex Belkofer, senior director of VDC for the firm, said he is highly optimistic about artificial intelligence but that builders need to adopt it in “bite-sized pieces.

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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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The Construction Index

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Hampshire County Council has given VolkerFitzpatrick the go-ahead to start construction of the M27 Junction 10 improvement scheme despite 25% cost escalations.

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New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

In a significant development for the renewable energy sector, the Biorenewables Development Centre (BDC) at the University of York has broken new ground by successfully producing hydrogen at scale through a biological process. The post Hydrogen produced at scale using biological process combining carbon capture appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 124

Roads Online

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

ResourceCo’s soil reuse and recycling function delivers sustainable soil solutions for infrastructure projects across Australia. Images: ResourceCo. Founded on the premise that there’s no such thing as waste, ResourceCo has firmly set its sights on the decarbonisation of infrastructure development and heavy industries through innovative resource recovery.

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Civil Engineer Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Construction projects inevitably generate enormous and complex sets of information. Effectively managing this bulk of information to insure its availability and accuracy is an important managerial task. Poor or missing information can readily lead to project delays, uneconomical decisions, or even the complete failure of the desired facility. Pity the owner and project manager who […] The post Types of Project Information first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The changes, which go into effect next month, establish minimum requirements for the use of protection devices such as concrete barriers.

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