Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

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

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

by Mike Mack The architecture, engineering and construction sector is notorious for its challenges, from tight deadlines to unexpected planning, permitting, design and construction obstacles. Whether working in water, transportation, power or some other industry, teams are often faced with unexpected issues in an intense, often high-stress and highly charged environment.

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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The 20-foot-high expansion is one of the largest freestanding 3D-printed commercial concrete structures in the U.S., according to Alquist 3D.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

San Francisco, CA — TYLin, a globally recognized full-service infrastructure consulting firm, today announced the appointment of Kimberly Slaughter as TYLin’s North America Transportation Leader. With over 35 years of experience in the public and private transportation sectors, Ms. Slaughter will spearhead strategic initiatives to drive growth within our transportation sector.

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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 This guide details how industry leaders are replacing outdated budgeting with incremental funding, adopting regional procurement, and using digital tools for real-time financial oversight.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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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

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

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The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The U.S. housing market typically sees prices rise overtime. However, when looking into 2025, some metros—predominantly in Texas—could see declines in home prices. GoBankingRates put together a list of U.S. metros that are expected to see values drop in the next year. Dallas was first on the list, followed closely by Austin, Texas, and San Antonio.There’s no guarantee as to whether or not housing markets will plummet — or rise — in value in the future.

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New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Luton Town Football Club’s development arm, 2020 Developments, has submitted a planning application for a new 25,000-capacity stadium to Luton Borough Council. The post Luton Town submits planning application for Aecom-led 25,000 capacity stadium appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 119

The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

While media coverage about home construction in floodplains has tended to focus on the continued, widespread—and risky—construction of homes in areas prone to flooding and Americans' penchant for moving to these places despite their inherent risks, recent research from climate adaptation experts suggests it's not the unrelenting problem experts and journalists often make it out to be, Route Fifty reports.

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New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Delays to grid connections are a significant drag on the UK’s infrastructure ambitions, impacting new clean energy schemes and high energy users such as battery gigafactories and data centres. However, there are significant threats to progress in this sphere, not least the question of land… The post Inadequate oversight of land rights threatens grid connection progress appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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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

The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Energy efficiency is a top priority for new and prospective homebuyers. According to the National Association of Home Builders, a survey of more than 3,000 buyers shows a strong preference toward eco-friendly home features. In particular, buyers are interested in Energy Star-rated windows, appliances, efficient lighting, and an overall Energy Star rating for the entire home.

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The Construction Index

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Buckinghamshire Council has awarded Galliford Try an £88.9m contract to complete the South East Aylesbury Link Road.

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The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Sound abatement is an important factor when choosing windows, but what’s the best option? Proper construction is key, with emphasis on the right type of glass.

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New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The Planning Inspectorate has published phase two of its three-part advice series for developers planning Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs). The post Planning Inspectorate publishes new advice for Environmental Impact Assessments on infrastructure appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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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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The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The LEED Homes Awards’ Single-Family Winners qpurcell Mon, 09/23/2024 - 07:32

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Equipment World

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Volvo's new, largest electric wheel loader features "nearly identical" specs as the L120H and 5 to 9 hours of runtime in light- or medium-duty applications.

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New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Plans to build a garden village on the edge of Carlisle will be given a significant boost when the city’s new southern link road is completed next year. The post Client actions reduce risk in Carlisle Southern Link Road delivery appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Roads Online

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Image courtesy of TRT. Qube Heavy Lift’s new TRT ESS Platform Trailer, was recently put through its paces and showing its versatility, especially with the Electronic Steering System steering capability. The trailers ESS offers all axle steering up to 45° from the centre for maximum control and manoeuvrability. Together with the ESS Quick Connect system for easy module clip-on mounting, and with the various module configurations – this platform trailer suits Qube ‘s multi-functi

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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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New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Plans for three small modular reactors (SMRs) have been announced by software giant Oracle as part of its proposals to build an artificial intelligence (AI) focused data centre. The post Software company Oracle plans to use three SMRs to power AI-focused data centre appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Placements

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Central University of Jharkhand (CUJ) Recruitment 2024 for Non-Teaching Positions | 08-10-2024 Central University of Jharkhand (CUJ) Recruitment 2024 for Non-Teaching Positions last date to apply is 08-10-2024 The post Central University of Jharkhand (CUJ) Recruitment 2024 for Non-Teaching Positions | 08-10-2024 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

A 180-year -old viaduct in Halifax has been renovated for £1.2M by contractor AmcoGiffen for National Highways as part of its stewardship of the Historical Railways Estate (HRE). The post £1.2M renovation of 180-year-old Halifax viaduct on Historical Railways Estate completed appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 111

iField Smart

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Revolutionizing Construction Communication: A Technical Deep Dive into iFieldSmart Technologies’ AI-Powered RFI Management Software Effective communication is the cornerstone of successful construction projects. Requests for Information (RFIs) play a pivotal role in this process, facilitating clarification and alignment between stakeholders. However, traditional RFI management methods often falter under the complexity and volume of modern projects. iFieldSmart Technologies is leading the c

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CONSTRUCT™ by CMiC delivers structured project management built for the realities of construction. It brings together RFIs, submittals, drawings, and punch lists in a connected environment that prevents gaps in communication and documentation. Risk is managed in real-time with issue tracking, automated compliance checks, and daily journals that surface hidden patterns.

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New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Holtec Britain has chosen South Yorkshire as the home of its planned £1.5bn small modular reactor (SMR) factory, subject to a final investment decision (FID). The post South Yorkshire chosen to host Holtec’s £1.5bn SMR factory appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Roads Online

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Image: bigbuild.vic.gov.au The Urban Design and Landscape Plan for the Eastern Freeway Upgrades in Victoria have been approved, marking a major milestone for the project. The Eastern Freeway upgrades will include new express lanes, new traffic management technology and Melbourne’s first dedicated busway, connecting the new North East Link tunnels in Bulleen to the M80 Ring Road in Greensborough.

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New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Wessex Water has announced a significant group of major engineering and consultancy firms as its capital delivery partners for its £3.7bn plans for the eighth asset management period (AMP8), 2025 to 2030. The post Wessex Water names capital delivery partners for £3.7bn AMP8 plans appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Roads Online

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

AfPA’s NSW/ACT Branch, alongside representatives from Transport for NSW Executive and sponsors CEA at the NSW Budget 2024-25 Forward Works and Maintenance Program event. Images: AfPA. The Australian Flexible Pavement Association (AfPA) recently hosted the annual Transport for NSW Budget Forward Works and Maintenance Program Industry Event. O n Thursday 11 July, attendees gathered in Bicentennial Park Sydney, to gain an in-depth industry-specific understanding of the New South Wales Government’s

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New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The first electric trains have completed test runs along the recently electrified section of railway between York and Church Fenton as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU). The post First electric trains run between York and Church Fenton for Transpennine Route Upgrade appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Roads Online

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Images courtesy of the Victorian Government/SRL Loop Authority. The first four tunnel boring machines (TBMs) for the Suburban Rail Loop in Victoria have now been ordered and are scheduled for delivery in 2025, with the preferred contractor to supply the TBMs now revealed. Herrenknecht, one of the world’s leading TBM manufacturers will provide the TBMs that will drill 16 kilometres of twin tunnels between Cheltenham and Glen Waverley.

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The Contractor Magazine

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The acclaimed docuseries—fresh from winning three Telly Awards—is back with an international perspective.

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Plumbing 104