Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Owners and developers added more projects to the queue in August, expecting stronger market conditions next year, per Dodge Construction Network.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

$1 billion system will consist of more than 30 projects to improve efficacy of local water supplies St. George, Utah — Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has been selected as the Owner’s Advisor for the Washington County Regional Reuse Purification System. In this role, Stantec will work with the Washington County Water Conservancy District, City of St.

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The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

While women have not historically made up a majority of the construction workforce, Monica Wheaton, vice president of customer success, residential construction division for ECI Software Solutions, is hoping to change that. As an ambassador for the She Built Foundation, Wheaton recently collaborated with the Edmonds School District in Edmonds, Wash. to introduce young students to opportunities in the trades.

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Collaboration 246

The Construction Index

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

A study of lessons to be learned from the cancellation of the northern legs of HS2 says that politicians are to blame for the spiralling costs, not engineers or the construction industry.

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Construction News

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Georgina Jones is deputy chief executive of charity SOS Silence of Suicide The new Labour government’s target of building 1.5 million homes over five years has been welcomed in many quarters, but what does this really mean for the welfare of construction workers in an… The post Homebuilding targets risk piling pressure on workers’ mental health appeared first on Construction News.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

ST. LOUIS – Originally built in 1937, the Vashon Community Center on the Harris-Stowe State University (HSSU) campus was a vital recreational hub for African Americans in St. Louis during the segregation era. Thanks to a $3 million renovation led by KAI Enterprises, this historic building has been transformed into the Don and Heide Wolff Jazz Institute and National Black Radio Hall of Fame, celebrating Black culture and diversity.

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The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The U.S. housing market has seen dramatic shifts over the past several months, with some markets seeing high demand from buyers because of it. To find out which U.S. cities are seeing the most interest from homebuyers, the ResiClub blog analyzed the sale-to-list ratio of the 250 largest U.S. metros and found that many homes in the Northeast are selling for more than the initial list price.

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New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

A campaign to restore an abandoned railway line that was promised £150M government investment by the cancelled Restoring Your Railway fund has stated it only needs 1% of this, £1.5M, to complete the business case and pave the way for work to begin. The post Campaign to reopen abandoned Tavistock Line seeking £1.5M to complete business case appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

In today's competitive business landscape, establishing a personal brand is essential for standing out in the construction industry. Whether you're a contractor, architect, or engineer, cultivating a professional image differentiates you from competitors and fosters trust and credibility among clients and partners. The words "personal brand" are still somewhat controversial and carry an unfortunate cast of self-promotion and vanity.

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Construction Management

Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

As Construction Suicide Prevention Week begins, experts urge firms to cultivate a “culture of care” to support workers.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Inspirational Image Installed with TurnKey Fusion Celebrates Jesse Owens NEW YORK, N.Y. — Jesse Owens raced to Olympic glory nearly 90 years ago, but his inspirational performance in Berlin in 1936 remains indelibly etched in the minds of Bendheim employees via a beautiful digitally printed backlit glass mural at the company’s headquarters in Wayne, N.J.

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The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

A few years ago, Hai “Thomas” Lin was watching mud dauber wasps build nests on his newly purchased home. An assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering at Louisiana State University (LSU), Lin worked on soil improvement—and he was fascinated by the mud daubers’ expert manipulation of dirt.“I had an inspiration,” Lin recalls. “I wondered, Why do mud daubers build those nests, and what are the properties of those nests?

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New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Energy secretary Ed Miliband is considering scrapping plans to use the Wylfa site in North Wales for a new large-scale nuclear power plant as well as the UK’s target of developing 24GW of nuclear capacity by 2050. The post Government considering scrapping Wylfa plans and 24GW nuclear capacity target appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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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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Construction Placements

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

BIS Recruitment 2024 for Consultants | 97 Posts | 27-09-2024 BIS Recruitment 2024 for Consultants with 97 Posts vacancies, last date to apply for this job is 27-09-2024 The post BIS Recruitment 2024 for Consultants | 97 Posts | 27-09-2024 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Material prices sit almost a full percentage point lower than last year, a “welcome development” for builders, said Anirban Basu, ABC chief economist.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

By Luke Carothers Recently, there has been a push within the AEC industry—particularly within the United States—to shift our focus to new ways to adapt and reuse old buildings to fit new purposes. The term Adaptive Reuse has risen to prominence over recent years, and there has been no shortage of stunning and innovative examples of its deployment. While there is certainly nothing new within human history in terms of using an old building for a new purpose, our concept of how those spaces transfo

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The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Most people prefer to stay in their own homes as they age, benefiting from familiar surroundings and the associated better health outcomes. According to Kiplinger, this is also appealing to older generations financially, as the cost of nursing home care averages $9,000 per month across the U.S. However, aging in place often requires home renovations to improve safety and make homes more comfortable.

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Construction News

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

More than 130 homes left half-finished by collapsed modular housebuilder Ilke Homes are to be part-demolished before construction can restart. Work at the Meadow Grange development in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, stopped last June after the housebuilder collapsed into administration. More than a year later, a replacement… The post Half-built Ilke houses to be demolished appeared first on Construction News.

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Civil Engineer Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Manjuprasad A R S/o Ranganathaiah K, Amalagondi, Sheebi Agrahara (P), Sira (T), Tumkur (D), Karnataka, PIN Code – 572125 Phone: +91 9964696549 e-mail: manjuprasad2345@gmail.com Education Summary Qualification Board/University Institution Year Percentage BE Civil Engg. Visvesvaraya Technological University Vivekananda College of Engineering and Technology, Puttur 2013 7th Sem 93.78 % 6th Sem 91.89 % 5th Sem […] The post Resume of A Senior Civil Engineering Student first appeared on

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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The Terminal C expansion is also the first phase of work on a $9 billion improvement plan at the world’s third-most-traveled airport.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

By Luke Carothers Steel City, the City of Bridges, Three River City—Pittsburgh has no shortage of nicknames, self-ascribed or otherwise. The city of Pittsburgh, PA is located at the meeting point of three rivers. Founded as Fort Pitt in 1758, the city and the people who live in it have developed a strong identity and rich culture. This identity and culture is writ large on the Steel City to this day.

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The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

With many members of Generation Z now joining the workforce, a recent study finds management is less in touch with these younger employees than they may think. According to National Mortgage Professional, a recent study by StanCorp Financial Group reveals that Gen Z is more financially savvy than many supervisors believe, prioritizing saving and planning for the future.

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iField Smart

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

In the complex world of construction, efficient project scheduling is the cornerstone of success. Construction scheduling software has evolved to address the challenges faced by contractors and project managers, offering tools to streamline processes, enhance collaboration, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. The Challenges of Construction Scheduling: Construction projects are inherently complex, involving numerous stakeholders, intricate task dependencies, and frequent

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New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

A 60% increase in the number of jobs in nuclear in the UK in just 10 years has driven the sector to a record-breaking 86,908 jobs, according to the Nuclear Industry Association (NIA). The post New nuclear projects drive record-breaking 87,000 jobs in sector appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 104

Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

After piloting Trunk Tools’ data-corralling chatbot on a job, the Providence, Rhode Island-based contractor greenlit the tech for another 10 projects across the country.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

By Luke Carothers In many ways, the recent push towards AI-enabled products is part of an even longer push towards digitization throughout the AEC industry. While many parts of the AEC industry are leading the way with AI and digital technologies, others have been slower to adopt. The Environmental Regulatory industry is one area that was initially slow to begin the digital transition, but in recent years has warmed up to digitizing its processes.

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The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

While many members of Generation Z are now joining the workforce, a recent study finds management is less in touch when their younger employees than they might think. According to National Mortgage Professional, a recent study by StanCorp Financial Group reveals that Gen Z is more financially savvy than many supervisors believe, prioritizing saving and planning for the future.

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Surveying 130

Civil Engineer Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The future maintenance of a facility cannot be overemphasized in highway project design. Projects which are difficult or costly to maintain, or those which require frequent maintenance activities, must be considered poorly designed. Different highway projects and different areas can be expected to have different maintenance considerations. Reduced or low maintenance designs with limited worker […] The post Maintenance Considerations in Highway Design first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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