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3 manufacturing megaprojects delayed by labor, permitting issues

Construction Dive

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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BREAKTHROUGH REPORT REDEFINES BUILT ENVIRONMENT PACKAGING 

Civil + Structural Engineer

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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$583M stormwater tunnel complete in DC

Construction Dive

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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How Elevated Mortgage Rates Are Affecting Housing Starts

The Pro Builder

How Elevated Mortgage Rates Are Affecting Housing Starts ldeakins Wed, 09/20/2023 - 10:43 While home builder confidence fell to a five-month low in September, persistent buyer demand could accelerate new-home construction in the months ahead New-home construction dropped by 11.3% in August, falling short of expectations as builders shifted their focus from new starts to project completions due to elevated mortgage rates surpassing 7%.

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From Plan to Reality: Unlocking the Power of Aerial Imagery for AEC

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

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Security has an underlying defect: passwords and authentication

Construction Dive

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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Fannie Mae's Take on the Future of US Home Sales

The Pro Builder

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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Texas High School Introduces Construction Booster Club

The Pro Builder

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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Automation of Seagrass Planting

Civil + Structural Engineer

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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Fresh Ideas From Ivory Innovations’ Hack-A-House Student Competition

The Pro Builder

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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ACPA Announces Pipe School 2024

Civil + Structural Engineer

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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Future of Roads | How does the industry react to National Highways’ RIS3 proposals?

New Civil Engineer

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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WSP Selected to Develop Low/No Emissions Transition Plan for Regional Transportation District in Denver

Civil + Structural Engineer

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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National Highways sees spike in corporate and construction emissions despite claims of progress

New Civil Engineer

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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NEWLY RELOCATED UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL DENTAL SCHOOL COMPLETES

Civil + Structural Engineer

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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Shortlist for 2023 NCE Graduate and Apprentice Awards announced

New Civil Engineer

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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John Deere’s premium circle

Roads Online

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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Civil Engineering Career

Civil Engineer Blog

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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MMA Consulting Engineers Choose Rapport3 to Streamline Their Finances

Rapport3

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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How Much is Poor Construction Document Management Costing You? 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

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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6 Common Window Issues You Can Fix Yourself – and When to Call in the Experts 

Civiconcepts

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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Seymour goes fully electric

Roads Online

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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Sustainability and Efficient Facilities Lifecycle Management

Job Order Contracting

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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Beca: Building the port of the future

Roads Online

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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Guinness World Record: 150 Case Steam Tractor Built from Scratch

Equipment World

Kory Anderson and volunteers built a replica 37.

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Failures: Deglazing to avoid systemic issues in structural silicone glazing

Construction Specifier

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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Why do modular houses look modern?

UK Construction Blog

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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Putting Boots on the Ground(break): Key Takeaways from Groundbreak 2023

Procore

Another successful Groundbreak is in the books. Attendees walked away with memorable experiences on the final day of the event, which was headlined by insightful keynotes from Laila Ali and Michael Phelps, featured over 75 total breakout sessions, and wrapped with a live performance from musical guest Foreigner. Here are some key takeaways from day two: Laila Ali Keynote "Transformation is something that I think is definitely required for us to grow." The opening of Groundbreak Day 2 pac

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Tips for Storing Engine Oil

For Construction Pros

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 Commodities Prices Continue to Stabilize, Digital + Energy Transformation Drive Industry Growth

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Global construction consultant Linesight released its Q2 US Country Commodity Report , noting that commodity prices are continuing to stabilize, albeit at elevated levels, with the GDP rising beyond expectations and signs of cooling inflation. Digital transformation is driving rapid expansion in the data center and high-tech industrial sectors in the United States supported by federal legislation such as the CHIPS and Science Act and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

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Carpentry, Plumbing, Welding Courses Available as Part of NCCERconnect Series

For Construction Pros

This streamlined structure makes it easier for instructors to deliver both titles within a single calendar year, using just one learner access code, online grade book, and classroom setup.

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How to Play Live Online Roulette

Civil Manage

Roulette, a classic casino game that has captivated gamblers for centuries, has seamlessly transitioned into the digital age, offering players the chance to experience the excitement of the roulette wheel from the comfort of their own homes. Live online roulette, a fusion of traditional casino gameplay and modern technology, has gained immense popularity due to.

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How to Tell if You Have a Broken Humidifier

CCR Magazine

Humidifiers play an essential role in maintaining an ideal home humidity level. If your humidifier breaks, you should repair it immediately to restore comfort in your living space. Unfortunately, as with any appliance, they can sometimes become damaged and require repairs; luckily, these relatively straightforward units can often be fixed without needing professional repair service or purchasing an entirely new device.

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Demystifying Los Angeles Car Shipping Costs: A Comprehensive Guide

Civil Manage

Relocating to a new city, buying or selling a vehicle online, or moving across the country, shipping a car should be simple. As long as you’re on the right website, you can book these services and see the amount that you have to pay to start the shipment. See more about shipping on this site here. The post Demystifying Los Angeles Car Shipping Costs: A Comprehensive Guide appeared first on Civil Manage.

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Choosing the right building materials for your kitchen renovation

CCR Magazine

When renovating a kitchen, one of the most important steps is choosing the right building materials. Choosing the right materials will help you create a functional, beautiful and cozy space. In this article, we will look at some useful tips to help you make the right choice. Durability and strength The kitchen is a place of increased stress on materials, so when choosing floor and wall coverings, pay attention to their durability and strength.

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How Equipment Management Software is Hacking the Construction Industry

Construction Placements

How Equipment Management Software is Hacking the Construction Industry Learn how equipment management software is redefining operational standards in the construction industry. Uncover the hacks that can save you time, money, and elevate project outcomes. The post How Equipment Management Software is Hacking the Construction Industry appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Contracts awarded for QLD rail upgrade program

Roads Online

Laing O’Rourke has won contracts for works on four station upgrades, which will be delivered as part of the Queensland Rail’s Station Accessibility Upgrade Program. The upgrades to the Morningside, Lindum, Banyo and Buranda Stations will aim to increase the safety and accessibility of the public transport infrastructure. As part of the works, Laing O’Rourke will raise the station platforms to bring the platform and train doors closer together and reduce the gap to make boarding safer and easier.