Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Teams have hit pause on Scout Motors’ $2 billion EV plant in South Carolina and American Battery Factory’s $1.2 billion facility in Arizona.

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Permits 412

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

London, UK — The Supply Chain Sustainability School (the “School”) has today released its groundbreaking industry report focused on “Packaging Optimisation in the Housebuilding Sector.” This comprehensive report addresses a critical issue in the built environment – packaging waste – and provides practical solutions for reducing its impact on both cost and carbon.

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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

A Salini Impregilo and Lane Construction JV built the Northeast Boundary Tunnel, the largest part of a $2.7 billion system in progress.

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New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

National Highways has seen increases in both corporate emissions and emissions from construction and maintenance in the last year, despite claims of “huge strides” towards net zero. The post National Highways sees spike in corporate and construction emissions despite claims of progress appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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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.

Sustainability

Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Cyberattacks are fueled by the shortcomings of business authentication controls. Bad things happen when access falls apart and credentials land in the wrong hands.

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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Precision, performance and materials are three categories where the tech is already providing impact for AEC pros, according to a recent conference session.

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The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Fannie Mae's Take on the Future of US Home Sales ldeakins Wed, 09/20/2023 - 10:55 The recent forecast indicates slowing home sales, due to continuing mortgage rate increases accompanied by homebuyer hesitance Home sales are poised to experience their most significant slowdown since 2011 amid a weakening U.S. economy. That’s according to a new forecast by Fannie Mae that anticipates home sales dropping to just 4.8 million in 2023, marking the slowest sales environment in more than a decade.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Land & Water, a leading environmental engineering company, and Project Seagrass, a renowned marine conservation organisation, are proud to announce the successful design, construction, and testing of an innovative Automated Seagrass Planter (ASP) patent pending. This groundbreaking technology promises to revolutionise the large-scale planting of seagrass, offering new hope for the restoration and preservation of these vital coastal ecosystems.

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The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Texas High School Introduces Construction Booster Club ldeakins Wed, 09/20/2023 - 11:00 High school trade students in Seguin, Texas, are getting tools and classroom resources with the help of a new Construction Trades Booster Club Seguin High School's new Construction Trades Booster Club is providing valuable tools to students involved in construction trades courses.

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Building Materials 130

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

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Irving, Texas – The American Concrete Pipe Association (ACPA) is excited to announce its Pipe School 2024 held January 29th – February 1st in Frisco, TX, just outside of Dallas. Held at the Embassy Suites Hotel & Convention Center, the Pipe School will continue the Concrete Pipe Week 2023 theme of Engineered Strength. Proven Resilience. Undeniable Sustainability.

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The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Fresh Ideas From Ivory Innovations’ Hack-A-House Student Competition ldeakins Wed, 09/20/2023 - 11:06 The 2023 Hack-A-House student competition hosted by Ivory Innovations kicks off this Friday Ivory Innovations is hosting its annual 24-hour Hack-A-House student competition starting Sept. 22. Students participating in the online hackathon-style competition have 24 hours to complete and pitch a proposal for an innovative, scalable solution to solve the U.S. housing crisis.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

DENVER — The Regional Transportation District (RTD) has entered into a contract with WSP, a leading engineering, environment and professional services consultancy in the U.S., to evaluate the feasibility of transitioning the agency’s facilities and fixed-route fleet to low/no-emission operations. The holistic plan, which is expected to be finalized in late 2024, will outline recommendations for facilities, fixed-route services by fleet type, a replacement schedule and overall cost projections an

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Electrical Systems Infrastructure Development Project Management Consulting Facility Management 130

New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

National Highways wants the government’s next road strategy for England to focus on maintaining the existing network while building some large, deferred schemes. The post Future of Roads | How does the industry react to National Highways’ RIS3 proposals? appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning directly impact construction project outcomes. Inaccurate projections lead to cost overruns and delays. This guide outlines best practices for financial discipline, including forecasting methodologies, resource allocation strategies, and risk mitigation frameworks. Industry leaders recognize that precise financial control is essential for profitability and project stability.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The University of Bristol’s new purpose-designed Dental School has been officially opened by Bristol West MP and Shadow Culture Minister, Thangam Debbonaire. Global multidisciplinary design practice BDP supported the University of Bristol with a feasibility study to identify a suitable new site for the Dental School and designed the chosen scheme, with contractor, Kier Construction, delivering it.

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Green Building Building Design Sustainability Public Works 130

Equipment World

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Kory Anderson and volunteers built a replica 37.

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New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The judges for this year’s NCE Graduate & Apprentice Awards have carefully reviewed the 118 entries and the shortlist for the three categories has been revealed. The post Shortlist for 2023 NCE Graduate and Apprentice Awards announced appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Rapport3

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

MMA Consulting Engineers Choose Rapport3 to Streamline Their Finances MMA Consulting Engineers ranks among Ireland's most experienced mechanical and electrical (M&E) consultancy firms. With a track record of successfully delivering more than 2000 projects since 1968, they have collected a wealth of expertise from both domestic and international projects.

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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.

Risk Management

Roads Online

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

It’s been nearly three years since John Deere launched its factory-installed Premium Circle option for all John Deere G-Series, GP-Series and SmartGradeTM motor graders. Roads & Infrastructure learns more about the option and what it offers the industry. U nlike a standard circle, which necessitates maintenance and wear insert replacements, the ‘Premium Circle’ is a game-changer.

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Maintenance Infrastructure Development Cost Control Controls Manufacturing 105

Civil Engineer Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Civil engineering is a special career that affects most of, if not all, people around the world. This article will explain what does a civil engineer do, and what products are created by the industry for the human life. Civil engineers plan and oversee the construction of roads, buildings, airports, tunnels, dams, bridges, and water […] The post Civil Engineering Career first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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Roads Online

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Seymour in central Victoria has become the first regional town in the state to have– and use – an entire fleet of zero emission buses. The fully zero emission bus network will be used across the town’s five bus routes. Seymour Passenger Services rolled out its first zero emission bus in January this year and is one of six operators across Victoria taking part in the Victorian Government’s $20 million Zero Emission Bus (ZEB) Trial.

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Civiconcepts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Every homeowner knows that window issues are inevitable. And while the thought of it might be daunting, many common problems can actually be handled with relative ease.

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Construction firms embracing AI are outperforming the competition. This exclusive guide unpacks the impact of AI-driven analytics, automation, and predictive insights on project management, risk reduction, and workforce transformation. Discover how AI enhances real-time decision-making, optimizes labor and materials, and ensures projects stay on schedule and budget.

Construction Equipment

Roads Online

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Supplied by Beca In the face of rapid global change, many organisations are diving headfirst into the vast landscape of digital transformation. The international port industry is no exception as it strives to meet increasing international trade demands by embracing smart technologies and data management. As one of Australia’s busiest ports, the Port of Melbourne has crafted a long-term strategy to future-proof its operations towards 2050.

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Foundation Systems Infrastructure Development Project Management Consulting Collaboration 104

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

In the last 20 years, the number of buildings in the world that are at least 200 meters tall has increased by nearly 500%. As teams get larger and construction projects become more complex, proper document management needs to be an integral part of your workflow. Poor document management is detrimental to a project and can lead to delays, budget overruns , and rework.

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Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Sustainability and Efficient Facilities Lifecycle Management go hand in hand. While most of us are aware of the rampant economic and environmental waste associated with the repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction of buildings and other physical infrastructure, few understand that solutions are readily available or have the will and commitment to deploy them.

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Facility Management Sustainability Property Management Procurement 98

The Contractor Magazine

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Sustainable construction company's new HQ features a fully-packaged, integrated, air-to-water heat pump solution.

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Energy Efficiency Sustainability 80

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Construction Management

For Construction Pros

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Avoid costly errors regarding your engine oils and be sure to properly store and label oils clearly to help prevent misapplication.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Example of a rolled gasket that completely interrupted the structural sealant. Structural silicone glazing (SSG) continues to grow in popularity for its aesthetic and performance characteristics. Its superior thermal performance compared to captured systems allows designers to enable compliance with more stringent energy standards and code requirements while reducing sightlines between glazed units.

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UK Construction Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The post Why do modular houses look modern? appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Modular homes are popular in London and this trend is not going to abate. This type of construction allows people to get closer to their dreams more quickly and affordably. At the same time, such constructions, which are carried out by professionals, are not inferior to standard buildings.

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