Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Walter P Moore announces the expansion of its Structures Group with the addition of structural engineering services in Chicago. “This strategic move emphasizes our commitment to geographical growth, allowing us to better serve our clients and meet the evolving needs of the industry,” said Dilip Choudhuri , President and CEO. Leading the new offering in Chicago is Brian McElhatten , who brings with him an impressive 25-year career in the city.

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New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Campaigners’ case against the government’s decision to green light the £1.7bn Stonhenge Tunnel has been quashed by a High Court judge. The post Stonehenge Tunnel | Judge quashes legal challenge against DCO decision appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

John Deere SmartGrade with Leica Geosystems technology and software will be available for purchase in 2024. Moline, USA – Today, John Deere announced a strategic partnership with Leica Geosystems , part of Hexagon, to help accelerate the digital transformation of the heavy construction industry. The partnership between John Deere and Leica Geosystems will leverage the strengths of both companies to bring new technologies and services to construction professionals worldwide.

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New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

A new video has detailed how the 73,000t concrete elements that will form the 18km immersed tube Fehmarnbelt Tunnel will be precisely assembled to mm precision on the seabed between Germany and Denmark. The post Fehmarnbelt tunnel | How 73,000t elements will be connected to mm precision on seabed appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

by Mary Scott Nabers In December, the Federal Highway Administration announced $110 million in grant funding for 19 wildlife crossing projects in 17 states. That may sound like these projects will be small, but that is not the case. This funding is available now through a new pilot project, which was created to support projects that are designed to reduce the number of collisions between wildlife and vehicles.

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New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Revised plans to protect fish from water intake tubes for the Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant on the Severn Estuary have come under fresh criticism from environmental organisations. The post Hinkley Point C fish protection plans attacked by environmental organisations appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Cornwall Council will submit an addendum to its outline business case (OBC) for the A39 Camelford Bypass to the Department for Transport (DfT) to reflect that the expected cost of the new road has tripled. The post Cornwall Council ploughs ahead with A39 Camelford Bypass despite cost tripling to £147M appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Roads Online

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The contract for works on the Ocean Reef Marina Development in Western Australia has now been awarded, with Georgiou set to deliver the construction of public infrastructure. The $107 million contract comprises the delivery of public infrastructure such as boat ramps, marine walls, as well as recreational spaces. These works will also include the development of lots for residential, retail and hospitality purposes.

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New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

With the prospect of a general election (most likely) this year, the issues of tax and planning reform are set to be key campaign focuses. To add to what is set to be a politically charged year, the London Mayoral election is scheduled for May.… The post Patience pays off: Embedding patient development and land stewardship into UK placemaking appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Roads Online

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The Hall Road Upgrade in Victoria is now open, nine months ahead of schedule. Motorists can now use 5.2 kilometres of new lanes and signalised intersections at McCormicks Road, Taylors Road, Western Port Highway, and Evans and Cranbourne-Frankston roads. It’s estimated that 17,000 motorists will use the connection daily. Since construction began in 2022, the project has created more than 850 direct jobs and more than 42,000 tonnes of asphalt has been laid.

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New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

A think tank is urging the government to review its current defence measures for undersea cables, which other nations are considering “critical” assets and infrastructure. The post Government urged to review defense of undersea cables now considered ‘critical assets’ appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction News

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Sir Gareth Rhys Williams has been appointed as chair of roads body National Highways. Williams was announced as chair following a “competitive selection process”. He replaces Dipesh Shah, who stepped down from his role at the end of 2023 when his three-year term came to… The post Government names new National Highways chair appeared first on Construction News.

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For Construction Pros

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Wagner Rents is the exclusive, authorized distributor of Thompson Pump and Manufacturing's dewatering and bypass pumps, equipment and services for all of Colorado, New Mexico and El Paso, Texas.

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Construction News

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Council-funded projects face an uncertain future as a once-steady source of work for contractors comes under financial strain. Keith Cooper reports Local authority-led projects to develop, remodel and maintain estates of town halls, leisure centres – and everything in between – feed a steady stream… The post How are councils’ funding troubles impacting construction?

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New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The UK has made notable progress on reducing carbon emissions over recent decades, decarbonising faster than any other G7 country between 1990 and 2021. But much of this has been done in the background, mainly through decarbonising energy generation. Going forward, a larger proportion of… The post The public wants to make changes to reduce emissions – but it needs support appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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For Construction Pros

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The new headquarters will help Hitachi focus on its business network that establishes a direct link to the customer in North America, Central America and South America.

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New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

At the heart of the United Nations (UN) 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all UN member states in 2015, are the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These provide a blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet. The SDGs recognise that ending… The post Trustee’s View | Delivering sustainable development goals is vital appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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For Construction Pros

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The younger generations often get a bad reputation, but thinking that about the Buck Brothers couldn't be more wrong.

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Civil Engineer Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Perhaps among the hardest aspects of constructing a home has to do with design. When trying to build a new home, making a decision when it comes to your interior décor is incredibly difficult, especially if there is nothing for you to compare the various options to. Beginning from the smallest of things such as […] The post Choosing the Right Home Window first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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Construction News

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Lendlease has reported an A$173m (£89.7m) pre-tax loss in interim results after making further provisions to deal with dangerous cladding in the UK. The publicly listed Australian contractor and developer has put aside a further A$22m (£11.4m) to tackle its historic building-safety liabilities in the… The post Lendlease reports fresh loss as cladding costs bite again appeared first on Construction News.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The compactors are supplied with heavy-duty tires for rocky terrain, driver's cab and the Easy Drive operating concept all as standard.

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ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Court order to take down 150-MW Oklahoma project could be 'yellow flag' to other companies building on Native American sites without full rights above ground—and below—according to two outside attorneys.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The younger generations often get a bad reputation, but thinking that about the Buck Brothers couldn't be more wrong.

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ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Two attorneys with backgrounds in environmental and energy law told ENR the case could serve as a "yellow flag" to other companies that fail to obtain mineral rights for similar wind power projects.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Concrete Contractor connected with Aric Getty, global head and vice president of 3M's Personal Safety Division for Hearing and Body Protection for one of the biggest issues on the construction site: fall protection.

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Construction Placements

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Mastering Business and Financial Modeling for Construction Projects: A Comprehensive Guide Explore the critical role of business and financial modeling in ensuring the success of construction projects. From strategic planning to leveraging technology, learn how these practices can transform your construction endeavors into profitable ventures. The post Mastering Business and Financial Modeling for Construction Projects: A Comprehensive Guide appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Court order to remove the 150-MW Texas project could be 'yellow flag' to other companies building on Native American sites without full rights above ground—and below—according to attorneys.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The first step when deciding which CTLs to rent is to understand how it is going to be used.

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Construction Placements

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Intelligent and Integrated Energy Systems: Paving the Way for a Sustainable Future Dive into the world of intelligent and integrated energy systems, where AI, IoT, and renewable resources converge to create a sustainable and efficient future. Discover the latest advancements, challenges, and real-world applications in this transformative field. The post Intelligent and Integrated Energy Systems: Paving the Way for a Sustainable Future appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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The Constructor

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

In this subsection, various energy conservation measures (ECMs) commonly recommended for commercial and industrial facilities are discussed. It should be noted that the list of ECMs presented below is not exhaustive or comprehensive. Rather, it is provided to indicate options that energy auditors can consider during energy analyses. However, it is strongly advised that energy […] The post COMMON ENERGY CONSERVATION MEASURES appeared first on The Constructor.

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