Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The burgeoning sectors drove double-digit gains across the Dallas-based firm’s portfolio, according to the company’s earnings call.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2024

A new survey from Ipsos has revealed that engineers are the second most trusted professionals in Great Britain, with 90% of people expressing faith in their honesty. The post Engineers move up to second among Britain’s most trusted professions appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The $740 million riverside development and $64 million concert venue will bring new leisure, retail and housing options to the Steel City.

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New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Key strategic infrastructure requirements across energy, water supply and flood risk, blue and green infrastructure and connectivity in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough are addressed in a newly published report by Stantec. The post Stantec maps infrastructure needs to drive growth in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough 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.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The agency’s goal is to help transit departments deliver projects on time, on task and on budget, said the transit authority’s deputy administrator.

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New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The UK has signed agreements to share research and development into civil nuclear power including small modular reactors (SMRs) with the USA and Finland. The post UK signs civil nuclear power agreements with USA and Finland appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Civil Engineer Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Equipment The Contractor shall provide a modern and dependable wet batch?type mixing plant having sufficient capacity to complete the work within the established progress schedule. Dry batch-type mixing plant shall not be used. Separate bins shall be provided in the plant for the fine aggregate, the different sizes of coarse aggregate and for bulk cement […] The post Specification for Concrete Batching and Mixing in Construction Project first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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Equipment World

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The new Link-Belt X4S Long Front Excavators get 20 to 25 feet of extra reach and 18 to 22 feet of additional dig depth over standard X4S models

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New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Transport for London (TfL), working with Mott MacDonald and the West London Alliance (WLA), has completed the feasibility design stage of the proposed £800-900M westward extension of the London Overground, known as the West London Orbital (WLO). The post TfL and Motts discuss West London Orbital Overground line as feasibility stage completed appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Placements

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

AAICLAS Recruitment 2024 for Various Posts (Walk-in) | 277 Posts | 10-12-2024 AAICLAS Recruitment 2024 for Various Posts (Walk-in) with 277 Posts vacancies, Walk-in date for this job is 10-12-2024 The post AAICLAS Recruitment 2024 for Various Posts (Walk-in) | 277 Posts | 10-12-2024 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Bear Scotland, supported by Jacobs and Maccaferri, has started repairs on the M80 northbound slip road at Junction 9 near Stirling, which has been closed since June due to subsidence. The post Repairs commence on M80 slip road subsidence following ground investigations appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Roads Online

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

SAMI’s commitment to sustainability is ingrained in its operations. Images: SAMI. As SAMI Bitumen Technologies’ Hamidreza Sahebzamani, Kanjana Yindee and Sebastien Chatard write, the company is helping to inspire and influence greener outcomes for transport projects Australia-wide. In the dynamic field of road construction, where escalating demands, increasing traffic loads, and extreme environmental conditions intersect, the combination of innovation and sustainability is no longer a luxury, bu

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New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The 2024 Autumn Budget set out the new UK government’s spending plans, placing a heavy emphasis on infrastructure investment. The post Lighthouse | Will the Budget improve how Britain’s infrastructure system is funded? appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Roads Online

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Members of the Suburban Rail Loop Youth Panel, Sophie Skuza and Arvin Banerjee. Images: Suburban Rail Loop Authority. Two members of the Suburban Rail Loop (SRL)’s youth panel reflect on their time providing feedback on the future of Victoria’s transport system. By 2050, Melbourne will be a city of nine million people, the current size of London. Growing with the people, the city is changing to accommodate the needs of the future population.

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New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

A 1.2km exploratory adit has been constructed for extensive ground investigations to inform the detailed design of SSE Renewables’ Coire Glas pumped storage hydro scheme in the Scottish Highlands. The post How ground conditions unknowns impacted Coire Glas exploratory adit construction appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Roads Online

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Image: stock.adobe.com/ Andreas Gruhl A new road bridge being built to replace the level crossing at Old Calder Highway in Diggers Rest, in Victoria, will be named to honour the history of the town. The level crossings at Old Calder Highway and Watsons Road are being removed by building two new road bridges over the rail line, including a new road bridge that will connect Diggers Rest-Coimadai Road to Old Calder Highway.

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In Eight

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., November 20, 2024 – InEight , a global leader in construction capital project management software, today announced its document control software has been selected as “Document Management Platform of the Year” in the 5 th annual LegalTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by LegalTech Breakthrough , a leading independent market intelligence organization that evaluates and recognizes standout legal technology companies, products, and services around the globe.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Esco Tool has introduced a full line of tools for on-site tube and pipe weld preparation that are shipped within 24-hours to satisfy specific job requirements. The MILLHOG® Rental Fleet features a broad line of pneumatic, electric, and hydraulic beveling tools for performing welding end preps on the toughest alloys and heavy-wall pipe. Available for same day delivery, the fleet includes tools for performing any angle of prep on tube and pipe from 1″ to 36″ O.D. and provides saw and t

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Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Practical LEAN construction frameworks involve robust approaches inclusive of multi-level training, detailed workflows, clear responsibilities, and a common data environment (CDE)*. Examples of practical LEAN construction frameworks are Integrated Project Delivery (if it includes objective, granular, detailed line-time construction task data), Alliance Partnering, and collaborative Job Order Contracting.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

JLG Industries, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business [NYSE:OSK] and a leading global manufacturer of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) and telehandlers, named Rogerio dos Santos Vice President EMEAI Region and Global Strategy / Mergers and Acquisitions for Access Equipment. In his expanded role, dos Santos adds responsibility for profitable market share growth in the Europe, Middle East, Africa and India (EMEAI) region to his current role leading strategy and mergers and acquisitions.

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Levelset

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

A recent Colorado Court of Appeals decision offers essential guidance for subcontractors filing claims under the Colorado Public Works Act. The case clarifies what can and cannot be included in a verified statement of claim, particularly concerning delay damages, and highlights the severe consequences of filing an excessive claim. The outcome serves as a cautionary tale for subcontractors to keep claims clear, accurate, and well-supported to avoid potentially losing an entire claim.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Universal Industrial Services (UIS) , established in 1994, has announced the launch of its latest commercial balustrade solutions. These new offerings aim to meet the growing demands of modern commercial spaces by combining structural durability with modern design. Made from high-grade mild steel, stainless steel, and toughened glass, the balustrades are designed to enhance safety and aesthetic appeal in offices, hotels, retail centers, and public buildings.

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Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Construction input prices increased.3% in October compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data. Nonresidential construction input prices also increased.3% for the month. Prices increased in all three energy subcategories last month. Natural gas prices increased by 29.3%, unprocessed energy materials prices rose 9.9% and crude petroleum prices advanced by 7.3%.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Lawrence Group is thrilled to announce the 25 th Anniversary of its Austin, TX branch. Opened in 1999 by Lawrence Group-appointed New York modernist Architect I. Earl Swisher, Lawrence Group’s Austin office continues on a growth trajectory under the leadership of Managing Principal Luma Jaffar, AIA, RIBA, LEED BD+C who replaced Swisher upon his retirement in December 2020.

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New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The UK Government’s 2024 Autumn Budget, presented by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, placed a heavy emphasis on infrastructure investment. The post Key infrastructure takeaways from the UK government’s 2024 Autumn Budget appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In the dynamic world of sports betting in Singapore, the shimmering facade of quick wins and thrilling games often masks a complex ecosystem. This discourse aims to peel back the layers, offering a didactic exploration of the intricacies that define the betting scene in Singapore. From the stringent regulatory landscape to the nuanced strategies that seasoned bettors employ, this is an insider’s comprehensive guide to understanding the real stakes in play.

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New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

On 5 November, professor Jim Hall shared his presidential address as the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) new President. The post ICE President, professor Jim Hall, gives Presidential Address at ICE headquarters appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Siplast, a Standard Industries company, introduces a self-adhered vapor permeable (VP) air and water-resistive barrier (AWB) developed for commercial wall applications — WALLcontrol™ Monolith VP Adhered AWB. As the latest innovation within Siplast’s expanding suite of WALLcontrol™ Air & Water-Resistive Barrier (AWB) Systems, WALLcontrol™ Monolith VP AWB exemplifies the company’s steadfast commitment to advancing within the building enclosure sector.

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New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

On 15 October, the winners of the first-ever Ikigai creative arts festival were announced at the Institution of Civil Engineers’ headquarters at One Great George Street. The post Winners of the Institution of Civil Engineers Ikigai 2024 festival announced appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Almost 100% of all construction projects go way over their budget, with more than half enduring multiple delays and issues. Despite all of them differing in size, plans, and desired outcomes, they share quite a few challenges along the way. There is so much planning involved in each construction project, including budgeting, hiring contractors, time planning, and so much more.

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