Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
The $270 million Willets Point redevelopment, part of an initiative that includes the city’s first soccer-specific stadium, could pave the way for an additional $50 billion in projects.
Construction News
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Construction firms need a deeper understanding of new building regulations and guidance, a specialist industry group has warned. Just days before the new standard of building design and fire safety is formally published, the Business Sprinkler Alliance (BSA) said there remained “widespread misunderstandings” on applying… The post Contractors need to rethink approaches to fire safety, say specialists appeared first on Construction News.
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Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
The document drills down on frequently reported jobsite behavior, including passing off derogatory remarks as playful banter or dismissing hateful graffiti as harmless.
Roads Online
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Reinforced Earth specialises in tailoring infrastructure solutions for local communities and governments. Images: National Precast/Reinforced Earth. For half a century, a long-standing Master Precaster member of National Precast, Reinforced Earth, has been at the forefront of delivering innovative infrastructure solutions across the country. Since its inception in 1974, the company has led the adoption of reinforced earth technology, a technique originally developed in France during the 1960s.
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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 This guide details how industry leaders are replacing outdated budgeting with incremental funding, adopting regional procurement, and using digital tools for real-time financial oversight.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.
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Insurers had filed two actions against Zachry and its joint venture partners, claiming they caused a 2022 gas export terminal explosion by failing to install proper safeguards.
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Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Every decision made for a project — from what materials are used to how they’re transported — has a carbon footprint, and each of those choices has a contract associated with them, attorneys say.
Construction Placements
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
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Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Webcor Ventures, an offshoot of the San Francisco-based contractor, made its inaugural investment in modular construction firm R2 Building.
Prodyogi
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Fire bricks, also known as refractory bricks, are ceramic building materials designed to withstand extreme heat. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).
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Strong Tie
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
September 18, 2024, twenty-five Simpson Strong-Tie employees from various departments came together to participate in a pergola build organized by Smiles Charity, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting veterans. These pergolas were gifted to two disabled veterans selected by the charity. As a platinum sponsor, Simpson Strong-Tie also supports Smiles Charity’s annual concert and family festival in McKinney, TX.
The Construction Index
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
HS2 has appointed the Spanish-Dutch joint venture of Ferrovial Bam as main contractor for its entire 280 miles of track.
New Civil Engineer
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
The civil engineering sector is poised for significant recovery and growth over the next few years, according to the latest forecast from construction industry intelligence firm Glenigan. The post Civil engineering project starts up 26% in 2024 appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The Construction Index
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Wates has been appointed to deliver a £120m regeneration project expected to transform a brownfield site near the centre of Middlesborough.
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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.
New Civil Engineer
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Bradford is set to pioneer a new low-carbon heat network, thanks to a £75M investment secured by city heat network developer 1Energy. The post Bradford set to move ahead with £75M heat network appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The Contractor Magazine
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Serving religious institutions has become a 'niche within a niche' for Southwest-PA contracting company.
New Civil Engineer
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Scottish Water has initiated its largest procurement venture ever, aimed at enhancing Scotland’s water and waste water infrastructure. The post Scottish Water starts procuring for £9bn delivery vehicle appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The Construction Index
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Glenigan, the construction data miner, is predicting construction to grow strongly over the next two years.
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.
New Civil Engineer
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
TWD and Maersk Offshore Wind have embarked on a collaborative initiative to enhance the efficiency of monopile transport and installation, crucial elements in the development of offshore wind farms. The post Innovation to enhance installation of offshore wind monopiles unveiled appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Equipment World
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
The Tadano EVOLT eGR-1000XLL-1 crane has a 100-ton lifting capacity and a main boom height of 167 feet, which is the same as its diesel counterpart.
New Civil Engineer
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Peel Ports Group has announced a substantial investment of £30M aimed at enhancing the Port of Sheerness with a new roll-on, roll-off (RoRo) berth. The post Peel Ports to invest £30M in new RoRo berth at Port of Sheerness appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The Construction Index
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Construction consultant Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) has appointed Nikki Venetsanakis as head of advanced tech for RLB UK and Europe.
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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.
New Civil Engineer
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
National Grid has launched a new 132kV substation in Barking, East London, aimed at enhancing electricity supply to local residents, businesses and rail services amid ongoing regeneration efforts in the area formerly occupied by a coal power station. The post National Grid powers up new East London substation for residents, businesses and rail appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
CCR Magazine
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Plumbing is an integral part of modern structures. The challenge is that new water lines must be tested for leaks in the early stages of construction, putting them at risk for corrosion to develop in the remaining 18-24 months before the building may be finished. Scott Bryan, CWT, of Cortec® Corporation, recommends a simple solution to avoid the added expense and delays of cleaning away corrosion before commissioning: hydrotesting with VpCI®-649 HP.
New Civil Engineer
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
"We are trying to achieve a hell of a lot in this industry at the moment. If you thought the time-cost-quality equation was tough, we’ve now got this real sense of urgency around sustainability,” says Mace managing director for infrastructure, consultancy, UK & Europe Andy… The post Mace infrastructure MD on why the delivery partner model is key to productivity appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
AEC Business
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Watch William Stewart’s WDBE 2024 keynote in Tallinn, “The Rise of Health and Well-Being within Real Estate and Its Implementation within Business Models.” The post The Rise of Health and Well-Being within Real Estate appeared first on AEC Business.
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New Civil Engineer
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Geotechnical assessments and emergency repairs on a deteriorating rock face on the A828 trunk road between Ledaig and Benderloch in Scotland were completed earlier this month. The post Engineers undertake emergency rockface stabilisation on Scottish trunk road appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Texas has broken ground on 1.5 miles of new border wall at a 1,402-acre ranch it acquired in October. State General Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham also offered to lease space on land it acquired to the federal government for immigration enforcement.
New Civil Engineer
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Alstom has formalised a five-year Technical Support and Spare Part Supply Agreement (TSSSA) with the Saudi Railway Company (SAR), valued at SAR 300M (£63.5M). The post Alstom signs £63.5M railway support agreement with Saudi Railway Company appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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