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Marine Terminal Planned for Site of Former New York City Floating Jail

ENR Construction

Opened in 1992 as a floating jail and decommissioned in 2023 as part of the plan to close the city’s outdated jails and build modern borough-based facilities , the Vernon C. Bain Correctional Center—known as the barge—is slated to be dismantled, making way for the planned Hunts Point Marine Terminal. The Economic Development Corp.

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Western Carolina University Students Tour Site, Learn Lean Techniques

PC Construction

Last week, we hosted a site tour for a class from Western Carolina University. The students’ courses currently focus on the areas of planning, equipment and project management, which made our large wastewater construction project the perfect place to see applicable action.

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Heavy Equipment: 5 Different Types And Uses In Construction

Construction Marketing

With so much heavy equipment in the construction industry, it’s normal to get confused about their uses. Some equipment is for large-scale operations, and others are for smaller projects. . Building and construction, whether it’s for structures or roads, requires multiple types of heavy equipment. 3) Backhoe.

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Bentley Systems Acquires 3D Geospatial Company Cesium

Civil + Structural Engineer

Bentley’s iTwin Platform powers digital twin solutions that are used by engineering and construction firms and owner-operators to design, build, and operate the world’s infrastructure. Chikashi Shike, executive officer, Smart Construction Promotion Division, Komatsu Ltd., The financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.

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An Intern Experience: The Weidmann Electrical Technology Expansion Project

PC Construction

I am so excited to have joined PC Construction as an intern this summer! This internship focuses on one piece – construction management. Every day on the jobsite with PC I can learn about the construction process and determine if this is the right direction for my future.

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Essential Fire Risk Assessment Tips for Construction Sites

UK Construction Blog

The post Essential Fire Risk Assessment Tips for Construction Sites appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Construction sites are full of activity, but they also come with many dangers-one of the biggest being fire. So, how can you keep your construction site safe?

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Automated Layout Startup Civ Robotics Secures $7.5M Series A Funding Round

ENR Construction

Series A Funding Round By Jeff Rubenstone, Deputy Editor, News and Technology The CivDot+ is able to autonomously mark layout points in large outdoor sites with minimal human oversight. million in Series A funding, in a round led by AlleyCorp with investments from Bobcat Co.