Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Reality capture technology from Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, digitally preserves France’s 17th century Citadelle de Besançon. Rising high above the city of Besançon in eastern France, the 17th-century Citadelle de Besançon stands with its weathered walls containing over 400 years of rich history. Built by military architect Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban, the Citadelle is perched atop Mount Saint-Étienne and sprawls over four hectares.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Attorneys say a new order barring the DOT from presuming disadvantaged status due to race or gender now applies in at least 23 states, and potentially nationwide.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Delegation is a skill often discussed but rarely mastered, especially by small construction business owners wearing multiple hats. The balancing act of managing daily operations while pushing for growth can be overwhelming. Imagine if you could free up hours in your day to focus on strategic decisions rather than getting bogged down in every minute detail.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.

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Construction companies face shifting labor markets, volatile material pricing, and global supply chain disruptions that threaten profitability. This guide details how industry leaders are replacing outdated budgeting with incremental funding, adopting regional procurement, and using digital tools for real-time financial oversight. Learn how to deploy workforce agility, connected jobsite monitoring, automated procurement, and cost simulation models to preserve margin stability.

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New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

A “bat shed” intended to stop the creatures from flying near High Speed 2 (HS2) railway tracks between ancient woodlands in Buckinghamshire will cost “more than £100M” to build, the project’s chair Jon Thompson has revealed. The post HS2 chair reveals ‘over £100M’ cost for ‘bat shed’ after FOI request for real figure denied appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Engineers are set to undertake an intensive round-the-clock schedule for 16 weeks from January 2025 as part of the £140M project to electrify and upgrade the railway between East Kilbride and Glasgow. The post 16-week rail electrification programme for Kilbride to Glasgow upgrade to commence in January appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

A training solution like NCCER's Construction Foreman Certification Program can help fill knowledge gaps.

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New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Decarbonisation, productivity, digitalisation – there are so many factors driving change in the infrastructure and construction sector and many people look to innovation teams to solve all these issues. Yet, developing a new approach to existing problems and making that idea become business as usual… The post Why there is so much more to innovation than just having a good idea appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Civil Engineer Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Choosing the right supplier can be a difficult task. In the world of project management, having a good supplier is the key to a successful project. You need a project that will be completed on time. What’s more, you need a project that is going to fulfil the needs of the pre-devised goals. More important […] The post Choosing the Right Supplier For Your Project first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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Speaker: Dylan Secrest

Construction projects are high-stakes operations where even minor inefficiencies can lead to costly delays, safety concerns, and budget overruns. Managing risk in construction has always been a challenge, but as projects grow in complexity, traditional methods no longer cut it. Enter Digital Transformation - a game changer approach that replaces inefficiency with AI-powered analytics, real-time monitoring, and automated workflows to proactively manage risk.

Construction Management

New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

MWH Treatment has completed the detailed design for the Witches Oak Water Treatment Works in Derbyshire using a variety of digital tools to deliver efficiencies in the ongoing construction of the complex project. The post Digital tools deliver efficiencies as cutting-edge Derbyshire treatment works progresses appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 105

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Expanding a construction business can be both an exciting and challenging journey. Whether you are looking to expand your core business process or are willing to enhance your operations by expanding the offices, you must be careful about each step that you take. Taking on the biggest project of your life is always wonderful. However, reaching there and delivering the best quality service requires prominent warehouse management and an efficient workforce.

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Building Information Modeling (BIM) Property Management Building Code Compliance Building Automation 52

New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Network Rail and VolkerFitzpatrick have successfully completed the installation of 800 soil nails up to 25m long for landslide prevention at the Fareham cutting site in south east Hampshire. The post Installation of 800 soil nails completed to stabilise deep Fareham rail tunnel cutting appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

In Atlanta’s business scene, choosing the right commercial glass is important—it blends design, practicality, and energy efficiency. The city’s mix of architectural styles calls for glass that serves its purpose while fitting in with everything from modern to classical looks. Finding the right balance between quality and cost can be tricky. It’s not just about the glass itself; it’s about enhancing the space.

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Risk management in construction faces pressure from tighter margins, compressed timelines, and increasing complexity. This guide shows how AI strengthens project stability by predicting risks across cost, schedule, safety, supply chains, and workforce planning. AI algorithms analyze procurement data, subcontractor bids, equipment performance, and site conditions to identify potential disruptions.

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New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Eliminating waste from entering the environment is just one benefit that could come from introducing a circular economy in the water sector, a sector lead from WSP has told NCE. The post Why a circular economy in the water sector is critical for environment and consumers appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Pulp Studio, the leading designer and manufacturer of technically superior decorative glass, recently collaborated with sibling artists Tory and Eroyn Franklin on a project for Sound Transit’s Star Lake Station as a part of their art program, STart. This initiative is dedicated to showcasing local and nationally recognized artists’ work into transit stations and centers to create appealing destinations for commuters and the surrounding community.

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Equipment World

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The 370 X4S replaces the 350 X4 model and boasts more standard technology, increased fuel efficiency and an upgraded cab. Details at Equipment World.

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The Contractor Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Both attendance and exhibitor participation at the event held in Columbus, OH, exceeded expectations.

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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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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The southbound side of the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge is temporarily closed as crews prepare to make emergency repairs.

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Construction Law

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

A dedicated Parliamentary committee should be established to provide oversight on major infrastructure projects being pursued by the Scottish Government where the project is likely to run over multiple parliamentary sessions, a Scottish Government committee recommends. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The 30-year contract will spur development of transmission infrastructure in a country that regularly experiences electricity shortages, with the first major project set to improve power reliability around Nairobi.

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The Construction Index

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

When Vistry admitted to costing errors last month, it got that one wrong too, it now admits.

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Construction News

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

All machinery and equipment owned by a “major modular building manufacturer” will be auctioned off over the next week. Asset disposal specialist BPI listed 740 items that appear to have come from modular specialist TopHat, which last month announced an “orderly wind down of volumetric… The post Modular giant’s equipment up for auction appeared first on Construction News.

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The Contractor Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Both attendance and exhibitor participation at the event held in Columbus, OH, exceeded expectations.

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Contruct Connect

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

ConstructConnect hosts a Charity Golf Scramble every year. The event raises money for the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of Greater Cincinnati. The scramble in 2024 was the biggest yet.

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Construction News

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Vistry has written off a further £50m from its projected profit after discovering more “understated costs”. Last month the housebuilder told investors it had lopped off £115m from its forecast profit over the next three years after finding projects in its southern division were set… The post Vistry reduces profit forecast by another £50m appeared first on Construction News.

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Contruct Connect

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Jennifer Johnson , the Chief Product Officer at ConstructConnect, has had a busy fall. In September and October, she spoke at several events and conferences.

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Construction News

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

An overseas developer is set to buy a stake in JRL, the company has revealed. JRL has declined to name the buyer but confirmed to Construction News that a deal had been agreed for the investor to acquire a non-controlling stake in the company. JRL… The post JRL to sell stake to overseas buyer appeared first on Construction News.

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Construction Law

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Senior Technology and Construction Court judge Mr Justice Waksman has criticised HS2 and the Environment Agency (EA) for their lack of cooperation in a case concerning groundworks at two HS2 sites in Warwickshire. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details. If you don't have an account, you can get free access to the news on this site and receive a free newsletter on Fridays by creating a Newsletter account.

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