Construction Dive

APRIL 20, 2023

The Labor Department recently announced $5 million in grants for community organizations that draw women into apprenticeship programs.

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Construction Enquirer

APRIL 20, 2023

Portakabin has bought leading healthcare modular specialist Darwin Group. The two offsite manufacturers said combining the modular knowledge, scale and financial strength of York-headquartered Portakabin with the specialist healthcare expertise of Darwin Group would transform the offer to healthcare clients. Portakabin said Darwin Group represents a highly strategic acquisition that fitted its longer-term strategic ambitions to address the growing demand for temporary and permanent building solu

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Construction Dive

APRIL 20, 2023

The company said ongoing environmental lawsuits are the main reason it scrapped plans for a gas-fired electric-generating facility in Pennsylvania.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 20, 2023

Port San Antonio, the region’s largest technology center, has taken another important step to accelerate the growth of key industries and the career, educational and entrepreneurial opportunities they are creating for thousands of area families. The Port’s Board of Directors approved an agreement with Trammell Crow Company (TCC), a global real estate development firm, to conduct pre-development work for a state-of-the-art office tower at the main entrance to the 1,900-acre technology campu

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Construction Dive

APRIL 20, 2023

The job to fix a span over the Minnesota River comes as the parent firm has had multiple large contracts canceled.

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Contracts 312

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 20, 2023

Today, San Francisco State University held a ceremony to celebrate the start of construction for the West Campus Green (WCG) project. The project includes a first-year residence hall that will add 750 affordable beds, a dining facility and a student health center. San Francisco State hired design-build team McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. and EHDD to deliver the project.

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Construction Enquirer

APRIL 20, 2023

Somerset based architectural precast concrete cladding specialist Sterling Services Limited has gone into administration. Interpath Advisory were appointed joint administrators on Thursday and all 45 employees have been made redundant. The firm has been in business since 1997 and specialises in the design, manufacture and installation of architectural precast facades.

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Construction Dive

APRIL 20, 2023

The city expressed concerns about progress and safety issues at Protogroup’s 31-story condominium project, which has been under construction since 2018.

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Construction Enquirer

APRIL 20, 2023

Housing secretary Michael Gove has warned shareholders of the three Grenfell cladding component manufacturers that the firms they invest in will face “severe consequences” if they fail to fund their share of the building remediation programme. Gove has written to investors in Kingspan, Arconic, and Saint-Gobain. He has urged them to use their “position of influence” to help gain a commitment to fund the post Grenfell residential block building safety programme.

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Construction Management

Prodyogi

APRIL 20, 2023

Commercial construction encompasses the creation of buildings to conduct business activities, such as providing goods and services to the public to generate income or profit. This construction involves raising commercial buildings like offices, shopping centers, restaurants, etc.

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Construction Enquirer

APRIL 20, 2023

A 345-metre-long viaduct that will take HS2 trains across the A413 and local rail lines south of Wendover has been given the green light by Buckinghamshire Council. The viaduct is one of only two places in the Chilterns where the HS2 route will be above ground level, with the underside of the viaduct just 6m above the road, supported by five ‘Y’ shaped piers.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 20, 2023

BALTIMORE — Morgan State University (MSU) has been awarded a $5-million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy ( DOE ) to establish an integrated field laboratory (IFL) to study climate impacts and adaptations in urban environments. The newly formed IFL, operating as the Baltimore Social-Environmental Collaborative ( BSEC ), is a collaborative effort among seven partner universities, government entities and nonprofit affiliates.

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Construction Enquirer

APRIL 20, 2023

Willmott Dixon is close to signing a contract to build a new £25m leisure centre in Leighton Linslade for Central Bedfordshire Council. The Enquirer understands Willmott Dixon has been given the nod on the deal with an official announcement due in the coming weeks. A source close to the project said: “It looks like Willmott Dixon are in the box seat for this now and it will be a decent leisure project for them.” Work on the site will include construction of three new swimming pools a

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 20, 2023

R.D. Olson Construction , an award-winning general contracting firm in California, today announced that construction is underway on Emporia Housing development in Ontario, California. The 50-unit affordable housing complex is expected to reach completion by mid-Summer 2024. Located at 310 W. Emporia in a semi-residential neighborhood of Ontario, the $17.8 million, 60,000-square-foot project will be the second phase of the development, with Phase One already completed.

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Construction Enquirer

APRIL 20, 2023

National framework provider Pagabo has opened bidding for its brand-new Mechanical & Electrical Solutions Framework worth up to £545m. A range of specialist M&E subcontractors will be picked for the four-year framework which will be available nationally and be split into several UK regions. It will be open to public bodies to use including blue light services, housing associations, healthcare, education, aviation, highways and infrastructure, rail, and nuclear.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 20, 2023

SafePro Safety Products is helping building owners create compliant rooftop access by introducing its updated Roof Hatch Safety Rail. SafePro’s flagship product is a leading passive fall protection solution that has reduced packaging dimensions and made one-worker installation possible. Featuring a four-sided design and self-closing gate, the Roof Hatch Safety Rail has patented geometry that incorporates a two-rung ladder extension.

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Construction Placements

APRIL 20, 2023

KSWMP Recruitment 2023 for Engineers | 93 Posts | 28-04-2023 KSWMP Recruitment 2023 for Engineers with 93 Posts vacancies, The last date to apply is 28-04-2023. apply soon The post KSWMP Recruitment 2023 for Engineers | 93 Posts | 28-04-2023 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Risk Management

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 20, 2023

Verdant Studio, Rogers, AR-based art, architecture, research and interiors firm, is pleased to announce the continued growth of the team and expansion of capabilities, with the hire of Maggie Rogers Dillard as Director of Interiors. Dillard strives to create designs that not only fulfill the client’s visual desires but offer timeless, fundamental, economical & functional design solutions that present life-enhancing experiences.

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Architecture 130

Equipment World

APRIL 20, 2023

The new 24 and 24M can also be paired with a longer, 28-foot moldboard and deliver 37% more torque with their new engine.

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Engineering 105

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 20, 2023

Award-winning Bronx housing development provides mixed-income residents with comfort, luxury, efficiency. BRONX, NY— Located in New York City’s South Bronx neighborhood of Mott Haven, the newly dedicated $175 million 425 Grand Concourse high-rise building serves as the largest Passive House project to date in North America. Passive House is an internationally-recognized building standard designed to ensure thermal comfort while significantly reducing energy use when compared to traditional const

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Civil Engineer Blog

APRIL 20, 2023

The good news is that architect salaries for those who do remain in employment, have only risen. To many people, to hold a job as an architect can be one of the proudest things there are. For a country filled with the most impressive buildings and bridges, there aren’t that many architects in the country […] The post Architect Jobs – How much the salaries?

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Sustainability

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 20, 2023

[LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY] — In April, the Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO) released a report which estimates the cost to rehabilitate the nation’s non-federal dams at $157.5 billion. The cost to rehabilitate just the most critical dams is estimated at $34.1 billion. These estimates were based on actual dam rehabilitation costs for non-federal dam repairs over the past ten years and estimated costs for known upcoming projects.

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Construction Placements

APRIL 20, 2023

Top 50 AEC Firms in the US | AEC Companies [2023 Updated List] Discover the Top 50 AEC Firms in the US with our comprehensive and updated list for 2023. Gain insights into the leaders in architecture, engineering, and construction who are shaping the industry with their innovative designs, sustainable practices, and cutting-edge technology. From iconic skyscrapers to eco-friendly residential projects, these AEC companies are transforming the way we live, work, and play.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 20, 2023

VANCOUVER, WASH. – A new online open house sharing details and asking for community comment about work researching and identifying historic and archaeological areas in and around the bi-state Interstate Bridge Replacement program is now available. Comments can be submitted through Thursday, May 18. The online open house is part of a robust cultural resources consultation process federally mandated under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act , which requires consideration of

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Procore

APRIL 20, 2023

Procore strives to improve the lives of everyone in construction, including nonprofit builders and charitable organizations. Procore.org , Procore’s social impact arm, provides full platform access to nonprofit builders who are focused on building a sustainable world for future generations to assist worthy causes with technology that would otherwise be cost-prohibitive.

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Construction Management

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 20, 2023

Topcon Positioning Systems announced it has made a strategic investment in DDK Positioning Ltd , an Aberdeen based specialist in GNSS receivers and PPP correction services. DDK Positioning delivers services exclusively over the Iridium® network to provide global precision positioning services that can augment GNSS constellations to significantly enhance their accuracy for critical industrial applications.

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BDC Network

APRIL 20, 2023

13 trends, technologies, and strategies to expect in 2023 0 qpurcell Thu, 04/20/2023 - 08:21 Sustainability Biophilic design, microgrids, and decarbonization—these are three of the trends, technologies, and strategies IMEG’s market and service leaders believe are poised to have a growing impact on the built environment. Jeff Boldt and Adam McMillen K-12 Schools Healthcare Facilities Hotel Facilities Modular Building Designers Engineers Building Owners Microgrid BIM and Information Technology Bio

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CivilJungle

APRIL 20, 2023

How to Determine Suitable Pipe Sizes for Water Supply in Building? There are various points and factors which are responsible for determining the sizes for water supply. Pipes are generally available for different sizes, so the process of determining the suitable pipe is- The pipes have opted for water supply in the building according to the purpose of the building.

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