Construction Dive

JULY 25, 2023

Lawyers recommend using safety provisions that give supervisors discretion to stop work for environmental hazards.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 25, 2023

[Åshammar, Sweden] Swedish premium fastener manufacturer BUMAX has been selected to provide fasteners to be used in machines for ultrasonic metal welding. The client is Schunk Sonosystems , a global leading specialist in the field of ultrasonic metal welding. German specialist machine maker Schunk Sonosystems has decided to use BUMAX DX 129 screws for all its ultrasonic welding flexure sonotrode products to further improve quality and reliability.

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Construction Dive

JULY 25, 2023

The Des Moines, Iowa-based company will build a pedestrian bridge and rental car lobby at the Orlando International Airport.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 25, 2023

BOSTON, MA – Today, Digital Twin Consortium ® (DTC) published The Why and the What of Digital Twin Building Performance and Sustainability: An Owner’s Perspective. This guide is the first in five user guides designed to assist an owner or occupier with new or existing digital twin-based building decarbonization implementations throughout the lifecycle.

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Construction firms that rely on fixed budgets and outdated procurement methods are losing ground fast. This guide reveals how market leaders are managing financial risk by shifting to incremental budgeting, regional sourcing, and real-time cost tracking. Learn how to structure contracts with price protections, streamline procurement workflows with automation, and avoid labor cost increases with smarter workforce planning.

Cost Control

Construction Dive

JULY 25, 2023

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

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JULY 25, 2023

Magna International will produce key parts for Ford’s second-generation electric truck, and is the first company to join the automaker’s supplier park.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 25, 2023

Protecting US Homes From Climate Change Depends on More Than Individual Action ldeakins Tue, 07/25/2023 - 11:11 These small but important additions can protect homes in high-risk areas from the dangerous effects of climate change, but state and local governments play a more crucial role in funding and enacting climate resilience strategies From devastating floods and violent coastal storms to raging wildfires and record heatwaves, the consequences of global warming already present a growing dang

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Disaster Preparedness 200

Construction Dive

JULY 25, 2023

AIA Chief Economist Kermit Baker talked about private construction activity, nonresidential spending and financial headwinds.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 25, 2023

Energy infrastructure developer Carlton Power has got the local planning green light to build what it claims will be the world’s largest battery energy storage scheme. The 1 GW energy storage scheme will be built at the Trafford Low Carbon Energy Park in Greater Manchester, which was until 1991 the site of the Carrington coal-fired power station. Subject to a final investment decision, construction of the £750m battery storage scheme is expected to begin in the first quarter of next year to ente

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Speaker: Dylan Secrest

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Construction Management

Construction Dive

JULY 25, 2023

The company expects its Atlanta division to top $150 million in revenue, a 130% increase year over year.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 25, 2023

Developer Olympian Homes will start site clearance in weeks on a 46 storey co-living homes tower on the Isle of Dogs in London Docklands. The developer is pressing ahead with the project after concluding a S106 deal that includes a £48m payment for Tower Hamlets Borough Council to spend on affordable housing. Once transacted, this will rank as the second largest of such contributions to have been paid in the UK.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 25, 2023

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Medaro Mining Corp. (CSE: MEDA) (“Medaro” or the “Company”) is delighted to announce the launch of its 2023 exploration fieldwork program (the “Program”) on the Rapide Lithium Property (the “Property”) situated in Val-d’Or, Quebec, Canada. Building upon the success of the 2022 exploration efforts, which revealed lithium anomalies through soil sampling, the Company is eager to advance its un

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 25, 2023

Severfield chief operations officer Ian Cochrane is leaving the steelwork contractor after 10 years on the board. This morning Severfield announced Cochrane would be leaving the firm at the end of September to pursue other interests. His role as COO will not be replaced with his duties re-assigned to other executive directors and members of the senior leadership team.

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Engineering 181

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 25, 2023

[San Antonio, Texas] – Tindall Corporation, one of the largest precast concrete manufacturers in North America, recently announced the completed expansion of its Texas facility. The finalization of this project has added 69 thousand square feet to the location, enhancing its capacity to a total of 180 thousand square feet. In addition to the increased square footage, the corporation’s workforce has also grown by approximately 150 team members.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 25, 2023

Haydon Mechanical & Electrical has filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator. Latest results for the London based M&E specialist show it had a turnover of £66.2m for the year to December 31 2021 generating a pre-tax loss of £6.2m. Haydon entered a Corporate Voluntary Arrangement with its creditors in August 2022 following cash flow pressures.

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Construction Management 173

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 25, 2023

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Coffman Engineers Inc. (Coffman) congratulates the Anchorage civil and corrosion control engineering groups for being a part of the team that received Alyeska Pipeline Service’s Atigun Award for Teamwork. Coffman played an integral role on the team that earned the award for their role in the Mainline Integrity Investigation project at Pipeline Mile Post 781.14 of the 800-mile Trans-Alaska Pipeline that transports oil from Prudhoe Bay on the North Slope to Valdez.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 25, 2023

Student room developer Unite has completed a £300m share cash raise to fund two more big development schemes. Earlier this year Unite bought a site in London Stratford, known as Jubilee House, for its next major project. It has full planning consent for a 36-storey tower providing 716 beds for students at a total development cost of £192m. The development in Farthingale Walk will be built by RG Group and also incorporate 65,000 sq ft of academic space.

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Risk Management

The Pro Builder

JULY 25, 2023

Demand Strengthens for New-Home Construction ldeakins Tue, 07/25/2023 - 11:24 A shortage of existing homes for sale is causing a growing number of homebuyers to consider new-home construction Soaring interest rates have forced a growing share of would-be home sellers to hold off on listing their homes, and the resulting drop in existing home supply is leading to stronger demand for new homes.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 25, 2023

More than 500 structures on the railway network have not been examined by Network Rail in over five years. The post More than 500 of Network Rail’s structures have not been examined in over five years appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 98

The Pro Builder

JULY 25, 2023

Affordability Concerns Drive Increase in Multigenerational Households ldeakins Tue, 07/25/2023 - 11:35 Multigenerational living is on the rise, particularly as rising housing costs cause younger demographics to move back in with their parents Over the last 5 decades, the number of Americans living in multigenerational households has quadrupled, according to a recent survey by Rocket Mortgage Research.

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Surveying 130

Equipment World

JULY 25, 2023

See which backhoe loader models were best-sellers and fetched top dollar at auction.

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The future of construction is sustainable, efficient, and cost-conscious. This guide offers a practical roadmap for reducing material waste, optimizing energy use, and integrating sustainable design principles. Discover how innovative construction firms are leveraging circular economy strategies, digital tracking, and energy-smart building solutions to reduce expenses and stay ahead of regulatory shifts.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 25, 2023

The construction of the new Edginswell railway station in Torquay, Devon has been delayed, as local authority Torbay Council seeks to address a £10M gap in funding for the project. The post Planned Torquay railway station on hold amid £10M funding shortfall appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 98

BDC Network

JULY 25, 2023

The latest 'five in focus' healthcare interior design trends 0 qpurcell Tue, 07/25/2023 - 09:45 Designers HMC Architects’ Five in Focus blog series explores the latest trends, ideas, and innovations shaping the future of healthcare design. Sergio Lechuga, CID Healthcare Facilities Designers Architects AEC Tech Interior Architecture Resiliency Welcome to HMC Architects’ Five in Focus blog series, where we explore the latest trends, ideas, and innovations shaping the future of architecture and des

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 25, 2023

Cambridgeshire authorities have welcomed intentions to accelerate the construction of the new Fens reservoir but have reservations about the overall plans for house building in the city of Cambridge. The post Cambridgeshire welcomes reservoir construction acceleration but criticises housing plans appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 98

Construction News

JULY 25, 2023

The government has injected a further £170m to speed up the construction of the Sizewell C nuclear power plant. The funding will be used to prepare the site on the Suffolk coast for future construction, procure key components from the project’s supply chain and expand… The post Sizewell C handed £170m to accelerate construction appeared first on Construction News.

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Procurement 97

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Construction Management

New Civil Engineer

JULY 25, 2023

Construction of a 3.8km road tunnel in Mumbai, India is scheduled to commence by October as the city’s planning authority approaches a decision on the scheme’s bids. The post Two contractors shortlisted for 3.8km Mumbai twin tunnel with work to start in October appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Constructor

JULY 25, 2023

Reservoirs are a vital part of our hydrological cycle and infrastructure. They play an important role in managing water resources, generating renewable electricity, and providing essential services for people, animals, and the environment. But what is a reservoir? What are its purpose and types? To understand reservoirs more fully, it is essential first to define […] The post Understanding Reservoir: Types And Functions appeared first on The Constructor.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 25, 2023

Automated production of over 83,000 concrete tunnel segments for High Speed 2 (HS2) has begun at a new facility at Hartlepool Docks in County Durham. The post HS2 | Strabag’s production of 83,000 segments for London tunnels gets underway appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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