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Building world-class hotels: The power of preconstruction and self-perform services

Construction Dive

Through an ingrained collaborative culture, PCL adds value to these projects right from the start by leveraging extensive data from past successes to advise on cost, schedule and constructability. The team takes a comprehensive approach that goes beyond simply estimating costs and timelines. “We You can unsubscribe at anytime.

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Mass timber provides options amid steel tariffs: Timberlab CEO

Construction Dive

Timberlab brought its first fabrication facility online in 2020 and a second in 2022, employing computer numerical control fabrication techniques to create cross-laminated timber and glulam, critical mass timber components. These things were already in place before recent events came up. You can unsubscribe at anytime.

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Infrastructure Projects in the United States Named as Finalists in Bentley Systems’ 2023 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure

Civil + Structural Engineer

Representatives from the finalists’ organizations will present their projects to a panel of independent judges to determine the winners and meet with global press and industry executives at the 2023 Year in Infrastructure and Going Digital Awards event, which will be held at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, October 11-12, 2023. 12, 2023.

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Intelligent Compaction Paves the Way to the High-Tech Roadbuilding of Tomorrow

For Construction Pros

Several states have required compaction data for a few years now, so its not just HMA pavers relying on advanced sensors to record real-time data for quality control officials and contractors’ review. The Virtual Ski plus 3D-MC milling software replaces analog screed control systems like Multiplex-Ski, Big Ski or Sonic Ski models.

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Trimble and Liebherr Introduce Trimble Ready Factory Option for Liebherr PR 776 Generation 8 Bulldozers

Civil + Structural Engineer

This option allows bulldozers shipped direct from the Liebherr factory to be pre-equipped with a Trimble Ready kit, streamlining onsite installation of the Trimble Earthworks grade control platform. By reducing both cost and complexity, this factory-installed option enhances efficiency for operators.

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Project cost estimation levels – Construction

Job Order Contracting

Project cost estimation levels depend on the amount of current, actionable information available about the project at a given stage. Substantive / Bid Estimate / Class 2 Estimate: Purpose:Provides a detailed breakdown of costs for a well-defined project. Confidence:High, used for detailed planning, bidding, and control.

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Hydraulic Performance of Geocell-Based Channel Protection Systems for Stormwater Management and Flood Mitigation 

Civil + Structural Engineer

(WI, FL, GA, NC), Presto Geosystems Director Civil engineers are responsible for designing resilient urban infrastructure that can withstand the impact of natural disasters, extreme weather events, and changing climate patterns. A vital component of stormwater management is the construction of stormwater channels.