Construction Dive

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The developer of the Rapid City mixed-use project pointed to a “product failure” at the corner of the tower as the cause of the issue.

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DECEMBER 4, 2023

Jason McKinnon, director of engineering services, Viega, chair of the Plastics Pipe Institute’s Education Committee. IRVING, Texas – The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) today announced the appointment of Jason McKinnon, director of engineering services, Viega, LLC (Broomfield, CO), as the chair of its Education Committee. PPI is the major North American trade association representing the plastics pipe industry.

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Construction Dive

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Today’s modern workflows require modern solutions to speed up the process, even when we’re not sitting near our desks or, more importantly, on the field tending to urgent matters.

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DECEMBER 4, 2023

Houston, TX – The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Texas awarded civil engineering firm Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) a silver medal in the water resources category for its work on the Exploration Green Detention Facility with Clear Lake Water Authority (CLCWA) in Harris County. The award will be presented during the ACEC Texas Engineering Excellence Awards Gala at the Four Seasons Hotel in Houston on March 25, 2024.

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Construction Dive

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The city council is expected to vote this month on the contractor selection to build the new 17-gate terminal.

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The Pro Builder

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Who's Driving Rental Demand Now ibush Mon, 12/04/2023 - 10:39 The number of renter households headed by Millennials peaked and is now declining. Will Gen Z uphold renter levels of growth? Millennials added 2.5 million young renter households between 2007 and 2021 by being a larger cohort and renting at higher rates than Gen X. But that peak is over and Millennials are no longer driving renter household growth.

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DECEMBER 4, 2023

A study was conducted with members of the National Association of Clean Water Agencies to identify current challenges and concerns around biosolids management WASHINGTON, DC — TSX, NYSE:STN Water utilities across the US are working hard to address the challenges and financial implications of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). To provide additional guidance, Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, is sharing the results of the PFAS Cost Study, which the fi

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Construction Dive

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The two-tower Neurosciences Center at Yale-New Haven Hospital has reached its apex after hitting delays during COVID-19.

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DECEMBER 4, 2023

Wood Thilsted is pleased to announce the signature of a five-year framework agreement for WTG foundations engineering with Equinor, which further strengthens the collaboration between us. Over the past years, Wood Thilsted have designed foundations for some of the world’s largest and most challenging projects, such as Dogger Bank, Vineyard Wind and East Anglia 3.

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Construction Dive

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The site will package and test chips produced at a nearby TSMC site, with Apple as the new facility's largest customer.

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New Civil Engineer

DECEMBER 4, 2023

National Grid has launched frameworks worth £58.67bn to meet its high voltage direct current (HVDC) cable requirements, including a £12.77bn civils and major works framework. The post National Grid launches £59bn frameworks for HVDC needs including £12.8bn civils works appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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For Construction Pros

DECEMBER 4, 2023

One asphalt plant is doing what many consider as the unthinkable: producing asphalt mixes from 100% reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP), and they can convert any asphalt plant to do the same. Extensive testing says it works, but changing opinions is hard.

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New Civil Engineer

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The search has begun for a contractor to conduct enabling works for the HS2’s Automated People Mover (APM) between Solihull and Birmingham. The post HS2 Ltd starts procurement for Automated People Mover enabling works appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Equipment World

DECEMBER 4, 2023

FBR’s Hadrian X truck-based robotic bricklayer has already built homes in Australia and plans to start doing the same in the U.S. in 2024. More here.

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New Civil Engineer

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced a further £3.9bn will be injected into the underway Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) rail project, taking the total government funding to £6.9bn. The post Transpennine Route upgrade gets £3.9bn cash injection taking total DfT funding to £6.9bn appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Placements

DECEMBER 4, 2023

RITES Ltd Recruitment 2023 For Apprentices | 257 Posts | 20-12-2023 RITES Ltd Recruitment 2023 For Apprentices with 257 Post vacancies, the last date to apply for this job is 20-12-2023 The post RITES Ltd Recruitment 2023 For Apprentices | 257 Posts | 20-12-2023 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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New Civil Engineer

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Construction of two of the new stations for the reopening of the Northumberland Line being behind schedule is reportedly delaying the estimated opening of passenger services to be retuned between Newcastle and Ashington. The post Reopening of restored Northumberland line to passengers delayed beyond summer 2024 appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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BDC Network

DECEMBER 4, 2023

4 key innovations and construction trends across airport design 0 qpurcell Mon, 12/04/2023 - 10:04 Airports Here are some of the key trends Skanska is seeing in the aviation sector, from congestion solutions to sustainability. Airports Mass Timber New Project Portfolios Reconstruction & Renovation Sustainable Design and Construction The art of flight has captivated humans since the Wright Brothers made history with their first powered flight in 1903, changing our world forever.

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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

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New Civil Engineer

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The tunnel boring machine (TBM) Flavia has recommenced its drive beneath the Alps for the Brenner Base Tunnel after spending seven months trapped in a fault zone. The post Brenner Base Tunnel | TBM restarts after seven months stuck in a fault zone appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Roads Online

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Seven private sector peak bodies and three government departments have joined together to establish Infrastructure Net Zero, a new initiative that will co-ordinate, collaborate and report on the Australian infrastructure sector’s pathway to net zero. I nfrastructure Net Zero is an initiative that will focus on aligning the development and implementation of new policy and regulations across all infrastructure sub-sectors and all Commonwealth, State and Territory governments.

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New Civil Engineer

DECEMBER 4, 2023

National Highways has reported that its A595 improvements is moving into its final phase, but the project's budget has increased from £16M to £21.4M. The post A595 Cumbria improvements near completion as cost rises to £21M appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Former government construction adviser Paul Morrell has hit out at ministers' muted response to a building-safety report published in April. Testing for a Safer Future, written by Morrell and legal expert Anneliese Day, questioned whether regulators would be able to enforce higher standards and said… The post Morrell criticises lack of response to product safety review appeared first on Construction News.

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DECEMBER 4, 2023

Network Rail has completed a bridge replacement project in Fife, as part of the Levenmouth line restoration, earlier than originally planned. The post Network Rail completes Levenmouth bridge replacement ahead of time appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

A construction worker has been taken to hospital following an incident on a huge project to build a factory for making windfarm foundations in the North East. K2 Construction Management said a full investigation would take place into the episode at the £450m Teesside scheme.… The post Worker hospitalised at £450m Teesside factory scheme appeared first on Construction News.

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Roads Online

DECEMBER 4, 2023

UGL and CPB contractors have been selected to deliver the $1.4 billion western section of the HumeLink project in New South Wales. HumeLink is a new transmission project which will connect Wagga Wagga, Bannaby and Maragle in regional New South Wales, and will significantly increase the capacity of the electricity network in Australia’s eastern states.

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New Civil Engineer

DECEMBER 4, 2023

National Grid has launched frameworks worth £58.67bn to meet its high voltage direct current (HVDC) cable requirements, including a £12.77bn civils and major works framework. The post National Grid launches £59bn frameworks for HVDC needs including £12.8bn civils works appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Government departments are failing to regularly use project bank accounts (PBAs) on large construction projects, contrary to their own procurement rules, according to exclusive data obtained by Construction News. Cabinet Office procurement rules say PBAs should be used unless there are “compelling reasons” not to… The post Exclusive: Government failing to follow project bank account rules appeared first on Construction News.

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For Construction Pros

DECEMBER 4, 2023

A robust battery management system (BMS) is essential to ensure optimal battery performance and avoid premature failure.

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BDC Network

DECEMBER 4, 2023

6 guideposts for cities to create equitable transit-oriented developments Austin, Texas, has developed an ETOD Policy Toolkit Study to make transit-oriented developments more equitable for current and future residents and businesses. rcassidy Mon, 12/04/2023 - 13:23 GEETI SILWAL, AICP, LEED AP BD+C With its ETOD Policy Toolkit Study, Austin, Texas, is striving to make communities centered on transit stops more equitable for current and future residents and local businesses.

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Construction News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Late payment and retentions are set to remain headaches for the construction sector thanks to the government’s half-hearted efforts to drive change To its credit, the UK government has long acknowledged the construction industry’s problems with late payment and retentions. Key policy interventions in 2010,… The post Is the government making a clean start on retentions – or washing its hands?

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