CCR Magazine
MAY 2, 2024
Buying a house is a significant investment and an exciting milestone in life. Whether it’s your first home, an upgrade or even an investment property, it’s essential to ask the right questions to ensure you make an informed decision. Here are 15 key questions you should ask when viewing a house to buy. 1. What is the asking price and are there any additional costs?
Construction Placements
MAY 2, 2024
The Pros and Cons of Job Hopping Explore the advantages and disadvantages of job hopping in this insightful article. The post The Pros and Cons of Job Hopping appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.
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Construction Dive
MAY 2, 2024
A national safety group named 12 companies that have allegedly flaunted worker health and safety and disregarded employees’ rights.
Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 2, 2024
National Building Systems Design Firm Elevates Company Veterans Katie Molstad and Ryan Haug Katie Molstad, retail sector design and construction director LENEXA, Kan. — Henderson Engineers , a national building systems design firm, is proud to announce the promotion of company veteran Katie Molstad to retail sector design and construction director.
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Contingency planning is a strategic plan to allocate resources, time, and money if “all hell breaks loose” on a project. It considers risk mitigation and planning for a worst-case scenario. Contingency planning in construction is necessary. You're expected to throw in a percentage to cover a contingency plan in your estimates but is it enough? There is an art to this type of planning and, if project leaders aren’t careful, a contingency plan could cost the company a lot more than lapsed deadlin
Construction Dive
MAY 2, 2024
In addition to K-12 outreach, companies must meet new talent “where they are” at community colleges and universities, an industry expert says.
Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 2, 2024
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is today commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Civil Works program. “The Civil Works mission that has been entrusted to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is something that makes USACE unique among the world’s military organizations,” said Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon, USACE commanding general. “Our abilities to cohesively perform military, civil, and research and development missions have enabled us to take on and find solutions for many of our nat
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The Pro Builder
MAY 2, 2024
Vacation and Investment Home Market Insights ibush Thu, 05/02/2024 - 12:27 A recent report finds that beach homes are the most sought-after vacation-home type, and the investment potential of a second home is an important factor in homebuyers' purchasing decisions Demand for vacation and investment homes is driven by affluent Americans buying vacation properties either for their own use to enjoy seasonally or for leisure activities, or as an investment that offers potential rental income and lon
Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 2, 2024
New Model Can Guide Better Design to Avoid Catastrophe HOUSTON — Last summer when the Titan submersible suffered a catastrophic implosion on its way to take passengers to see the Titanic shipwreck it was a dramatic example of the failure of a thin-walled structure. Those structures, which may be in the shapes of spherical or cylindrical shells, can efficiently carry relatively large loads, but their slenderness makes them susceptible to buckling-induced collapse.
The Pro Builder
MAY 2, 2024
Which States Have the Highest Wages for Construction Workers? ibush Thu, 05/02/2024 - 07:43 Construction workers in the Northeast and Pacific coast have some of the highest hourly earnings, while data show average hourly earnings in construction grew faster in the southern states As labor challenges persist in the construction industry, wages in the sector continue to rise, often exceeding typical earnings for workers in other industries.
New Civil Engineer
MAY 2, 2024
Aecom has put 306 employees across its UK and Ireland Transportation business at risk of redundancy, with a potential for 138 of them to be let go by July. The post Aecom plans mass UK&I transport layoffs due to key clients’ ‘unanticipated decisions’ appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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As the use of Enterprise Resource Planning systems in the construction industry is critical to optimizing operations, it's critical that decision makers conduct a thorough software evaluation to find the one that best aligns to their needs.
Construction News
MAY 2, 2024
Bam Construction discovered ductwork problems at its thrice-delayed £365m Manchester arena project during acoustic tests last month, Construction News can reveal. A letter to council officers flagging the issue has come to light, hours after an air conditioning failure last night caused the last-minute cancellation… The post Bam aware of Manchester arena ductwork issues weeks ago appeared first on Construction News.
New Civil Engineer
MAY 2, 2024
Roads discharge hundreds of pollutants into waterways every time it rains. Who is responsible for mitigating the pollution and how can it be managed? The post Debate | Tackling pollution from road runoff appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
BDC Network
MAY 2, 2024
Emerging considerations in inclusive design 0 qpurcell Thu, 05/02/2024 - 08:39 Architects Design elements that consider a diverse population of users make lives better. When it comes to wayfinding, some factors will remain consistent—including accessibility and legibility. Airports Healthcare Facilities Hospital Design Trends Designers Architects Design elements that consider a diverse population of users make lives better.
Construction Placements
MAY 2, 2024
Enhance Your Career with Our Free Online Decision-Making Test for Construction Professionals! Discover how our free online test can elevate your decision-making skills in construction, guiding you towards successful project management and career growth. The post Enhance Your Career with Our Free Online Decision-Making Test for Construction Professionals!
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Aerial imagery has emerged as a necessary tool for architecture, engineering, and construction firms seeking to improve pre-construction site analysis, make more informed planning decisions, and ensure all stakeholders have access to an accurate visualization of the site to keep the project moving forward. Download our guide and take a deeper look at how aerial imagery can be leveraged to drive project efficiency by reducing unnecessary site visits and providing the accurate details required to
New Civil Engineer
MAY 2, 2024
The Grenfell disaster exposed serous weaknesses in the regulation of construction products. The government has not done enough to address these long-standing issues. The post The government must stop dragging its feet on fire safety – lives are at stake appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Marketing
MAY 2, 2024
A preventive maintenance program is one of the key aspects of keeping your plant running smoothly. Without it, you will experience many failures and downtimes that can cost your organization up to millions of dollars. If you’re a maintenance manager working in a highly reactive working environment, you’re probably looking for ways to improve your Preventive Maintenance Program, right?
New Civil Engineer
MAY 2, 2024
A multi-council East England highways framework has gone to market at £800M, twice the predicted value of when Central Bedfordshire Council conducted market engagement last year. The post £800M East England multi-council highways framework goes to market at double price predicted appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction News
MAY 2, 2024
Morgan Sindall is increasing its investment in its housing division to £330m this year, it has announced. A trading announcement by the firm today (2 May) outlined an optimistic outlook, with the firm saying it was confident of delivering a full-year performance in line with… The post Morgan Sindall pours more cash into housing division appeared first on Construction News.
Construction Today
MAY 2, 2024
Engineered wood is rapidly gaining recognition as a pivotal material in modern construction, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional building materials like concrete and steel. This shift is crucial as the construction industry seeks to reduce its carbon footprint and embrace more eco-friendly practices. The sector currently accounts for a significant portion of global greenhouse gas… Source The post The Rise of Engineered Wood in Decarbonizing the Industry appeared first on
New Civil Engineer
MAY 2, 2024
North Ayrshire Council has seen milestones on two flood coastal with offshore works completed on the £48M Millport Flood Protection Scheme and construction of the £4.6M Largs sea wall entering its final stage. The post North Ayrshire £48M flood scheme offshore works complete and £4.6M sea wall installed appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The Constructor
MAY 2, 2024
What is Best Practice in Construction Best practices in construction encompass the standard and meticulously planned approaches followed within the construction industry to ensure optimal outcomes and profitability. These practices may take the form of policies, procedures, or comprehensive systems implemented during specific periods. Over the past decade, the construction landscape has undergone significant changes, […] The post Best Practices in Construction appeared first on The Constru
New Civil Engineer
MAY 2, 2024
It is imperative for organisations working in the energy transition supply chain to secure supply of key materials, including critical minerals, to avoid “overall system vulnerability”, according to stakeholders in the sector. The post Supply certainty for critical minerals needed to avoid ‘system vulnerability’ in energy transition appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
For Construction Pros
MAY 2, 2024
Integrating GPS or GNSS technology aftermarket is achievable and can provide many benefits to contractors, workers and machines.
New Civil Engineer
MAY 2, 2024
National Highways is progressing with two major road schemes as its £228M A57 Link Roads will commence after a legal challenge was quashed, while its development consent order (DCO) application for its £300M M60 junction 18 upgrade has been accepted for examination. The post £228M A57 scheme to commence and M60 interchange upgrade DCO progresses appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The Construction Index
MAY 2, 2024
Taxi firms do it, parcel companies do it, now plant hire companies are starting to do it – track your delivery.
New Civil Engineer
MAY 2, 2024
Engineers have commenced work to connect the Thames Tideway super sewer to the existing east London sewer network at the Lee Tunnel. The post Work starts to connect Tideway to London sewer system at Lee Tunnel appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The Construction Index
MAY 2, 2024
New figures from the Mineral Products Association (MPA) highlight the plight of a depressed British construction industry.
New Civil Engineer
MAY 2, 2024
Campaign group Transport Action Network (TAN) has launched a legal challenge against the government’s granting of a development consent order (DCO) to the £1.3bn Northern A66 Trans-Pennine upgrade scheme. The post Campaigners lodge case against £1.3bn A66 Northern Trans-Pennine dualling scheme appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The Construction Index
MAY 2, 2024
Planning permission granted to the A66 Northern Trans-Pennine road scheme is being subject to a legal challenge.
New Civil Engineer
MAY 2, 2024
A natural spring flowing at 1,500 gallons a minute directly beneath railway tracks at Caldercruix, Scotland was the cause of a significant ground collapse, Network Rail has confirmed. The post Scottish railway ground collapse due to ‘significant’ natural spring under track appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Equipment World
MAY 2, 2024
For many contractors, mini skid steers help them save on manual labor costs and boost productivity. Details at Equipment World.
The Construction Index
MAY 2, 2024
Nearly half of master builders are set to fall short of expected profit margins this year, according to a survey.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 2, 2024
Recessions happen. They’re part of the economic cycle. Recession-proofing your construction business just ensures you’re prepared for the next one.
Construction Specifier
MAY 2, 2024
Kaleideum Children’s Museum in Winston Salem, N.C. winner of the Hero of the Year Award. Photos courtesy Sto Corp The Kaleideum Children’s Museum in Winston Salem, N.C. has won the Hero of the Year Award at the 2023 EIFS Architectural Awards. Incorporating insulation by Sto Corp, an Atlanta-based materials and products company, the five-storied, 6,503 m 2 (70,000 sf) structure comprises of a design inspired by kaleidoscopic geometric forms using a wall cladding system with a textured wall finish
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