Construction Dive

JULY 21, 2023

TSMC will still send technicians to Arizona to train local workers, but ultimately pushed back project completion for another two years.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 21, 2023

Reston, Va. – The latest title from the American Society of Civil Engineer’s, Snow Loads: Guide to the Snow Load Provisions of ASCE 7- 22 supplies detailed, authoritative explanations of the snow load provisions contained in Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures , Standard ASCE/SEI 7-22. Author Michael O’Rourke illustrates the key concepts for applying the provisions to the design of new and existing structures that could collect falling or drifting snow

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Construction Dive

JULY 21, 2023

Construction Dive wants to know how contractors are preparing for one of OSHA’s newest regulations.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 21, 2023

San Francisco, CA – When appointed Information Manager on a major project that required weekly reports to demonstrate the development of Autodesk® Revit® models, Evolve Consultancy, a premier BIM consultancy in the UK, turned to a suite of tools, including Ideate BIMLink. Ideate BIMLink is a Revit productivity tool developed by Ideate Software, an Autodesk AEC Industry Partner and Autodesk Authorized Developer.

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Construction Dive

JULY 21, 2023

Asking rents are still on the rise, both for conventional multifamily and for single-family build-to-rent properties, according to a new report.

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Construction Dive

JULY 21, 2023

On the back of infrastructure jobs, Skanska has added to its contracted work even as it weathers a weaker leasing market.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 21, 2023

The City of London Corporation has approved planning permission for the 55 Bishopsgate scheme including 63-storey and 22-storey mixed-use buildings. Demolition of the existing site and subsequent construction works are expected to being next year and be completed in 2029. The 103,000 sqm scheme will provide 14% of the projected office demand required for the Square Mile up to 2036, including co-working and affordable workspace.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 21, 2023

LOS ANGELES – Ware Malcomb , an award-winning international design firm, today announced Sergio Valentini, AIA has been promoted to Principal in the Los Angeles office. In this role, Valentini is responsible for the continued leadership and growth of the office. “Sergio has led the continued growth and diversification of our Los Angeles office,” said Radwan Madani, Vice President, Operations for Ware Malcomb.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 21, 2023

Westlake Ace Hardware's Annual Fan Drive Raises $105,000 for Heat Relief ibush Fri, 07/21/2023 - 05:30 Amidst sweltering summer temperatures, Westlake Ace's annual Fan Drive provided more than 6,100 fans to those in need across the U.S. Westlake Ace Hardware, which is headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., has concluded its annual Fan Drive in support of The Salvation Army, raising $105,000 across 129 participating Westlake Ace-operated stores, with fans being delivered to Salvation Army locations i

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 21, 2023

NATIONAL engineering consultancy Rodgers Leask has relocated in Liverpool to a larger premises following a successful first year operating in the city and recent team expansion. Having taken the keys to a 1,200 sq ft workspace at Helix on Edmund Street in the city centre, Rodgers Leask will be delivering more projects across the North West utilising the expertise of new head of civil engineering Peter Collier, structural technician Connor Holland and graduate structural engineer Christopher Moss

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The Pro Builder

JULY 21, 2023

Ally Financial Will Give Nearly $1B in Affordable Housing Grants in 2023 ibush Fri, 07/21/2023 - 06:00 Focusing on its hometowns of Detroit and Charlotte, N.C., the bank and its nonprofit foundation are providing funding to help shrink the wealth gap and increase economic mobility through various housing initiatives All-digital bank Ally Financial has announced nearly $1 billion in giving and capital deployment in 2023 to address the wealth gap and barriers to economic mobility through housing i

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 21, 2023

The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) has presented Donna Stoughton with its Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition for her many years and number of contributions to the industry. Stoughton, who recently retired from WL Plastics, was the first woman to chair the organization’s board of directors since it was founded in 1950. During her 20-year affiliation with PPI, Stoughton served and chaired numerous technical and other committees, and was featured in PLASTICS NEWS as one of the Women B

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The Pro Builder

JULY 21, 2023

Los Angeles Affordable Senior Development Includes Units for Formerly Homeless ldeakins Fri, 07/21/2023 - 07:57 Third Thyme, a 104-unit senior housing development in Los Angeles, is currently under construction with the help of $12 million in additional funding West Hollywood Community Housing Corp. recently secured $11.7 million for the construction of a permanent age-restricted housing development in Los Angeles.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 21, 2023

Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie , the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has introduced AT-3G, a new, all-weather hybrid-acrylic anchoring adhesive engineered to deliver a faster-curing, high-strength bond for cracked and uncracked concrete and post-installed rebar connections. Designed for high performance in extreme environments, AT-3G adhesive dispenses easily, cures quickly, and can be specified for both dry and damp conditions when in-service temperat

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The Pro Builder

JULY 21, 2023

New Website Aims to Help Rhode Island Renters Find Affordable Housing ldeakins Fri, 07/21/2023 - 08:13 Housing Search R.I. is a free online database launched by RI Housing to provide easily accessible housing information to Rhode Island renters Rhode Island-based RI Housing recently launched Housing Search R.I., a free online database designed to help low-income tenants find affordable housing, while also allowing landlords to advertise their properties.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 21, 2023

As a business owner, you know the right people are crucial to your construction company's success. The best employees can help you achieve your business goals, improve productivity, and drive growth. But finding the people best suited to your team can be daunting, and sometimes it's easy to hire someone who seems okay rather than taking the time to find the best fit.

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Construction News

JULY 21, 2023

Some employers in the construction sector have suggested that apprentices should contribute to the cost of their own training, amid growing funding pressures. The views are included in a report from industry bodies the Construction Industry Council (CIC) and the Construction Leadership Council (CLC), which… The post Apprentices ‘should fund their training’, suggest employers appeared first on Construction News.

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Equipment World

JULY 21, 2023

OSHA has issued citations totaling more than $330,000 to a Kansas plumbing contractor who nearly lost two employees in a trench collapse.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 21, 2023

Portsmouth Water has warned that design changes to a pipeline could result in delays to its £325M Havant Thicket Reservoir in Hampshire scheme. Civils firm Ward & Burke was last year appointed to deliver a 4.6km long bi-direction pipeline running from Bedhampton pumping station to… The post Changes to planned pipeline could delay delivery of Portsmouth Water’s Havant Thicket Reservoir appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction News

JULY 21, 2023

Erith Group has recorded a pre-tax loss of £13.8m after being fined earlier this year by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) for its involvement in historical illegal bidding activity. In the year to the end of September 2022, the demolition contractor’s turnover was £208m,… The post Bid-rigging fine plunges Erith into the red appeared first on Construction News.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 21, 2023

The “lack of an economic masterplan” for High Speed 2 (HS2) threatens to impact carbon emissions reduction and commercial gains in Scotland and across the UK, a taskforce has found. The post HS2 delays threaten UK’s emission targets and economy appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Civil Engineer Blog

JULY 21, 2023

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 21, 2023

A 32km section of railway in north west London on both the Bakerloo line and London Overground will undergo a five-week maintenance programme beginning this weekend. The post Five weeks of north west London line closures start for Bakerloo and Overground upgrades appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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ENR Construction

JULY 21, 2023

Initial segments placed for a first-of-its-kind display at California Science Center.

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Safety Services Company

JULY 21, 2023

Introducing: Safety Services Company’s New CEO, Matt Lincoln In a dynamic and ever-evolving world, safety remains a paramount concern for individuals, businesses, and communities alike. That’s why we are excited to announce the appointment of our new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Safety Services Company (SSC). Introducing: Matt Lincoln! After over a decade at companies like Amazon and Petsmart, Lincoln stepped into the CEO role at Safety Services.

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Construction Management

ENR Construction

JULY 21, 2023

In terminating the 1.8-GW Norfolk Boreas project, Sweden-based Vattenfall AB said it is writing off $530 million in costs and termination fees.

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LetsBuild

JULY 21, 2023

Quality control – it’s the foundation of any construction project’s success, impacting every phase of the build. It goes hand in hand with cost control, safety improvements , and better project outcomes. Unfortunately, construction quality control comes with many challenges. Let’s explore those challenges and how you can overcome them in your organisation. 1.

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ENR Construction

JULY 21, 2023

Contractor groups say data from injury report forms OSHA plans to post online could be mischaracterized.

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