Construction Dive

JUNE 25, 2024

The new facility will use a sodium-based cooling process instead of water, according to TerraPower, the Microsoft founder’s nuclear energy company.

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New Civil Engineer

JUNE 25, 2024

Both the Labour and Conservative parties will look to deploy new nuclear power stations in Scotland if in power following the General Election, despite opposition from the current Scottish Government. The post Labour and Tories pledge new nuclear deployment in Scotland despite local opposition appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 138

Construction Dive

JUNE 25, 2024

Construction on the LAX train project is nearly complete, but there are several issues that need to be resolved between the owner and contractors.

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Approvals 360

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 25, 2024

Reston, Va. – ASCE’s newest standard, Guidelines for the Physical Security of Water and Wastewater/Stormwater Utilities, ASCE/EWRI 78-24, provides guidelines on the evaluation and enhancement of physical security of facilities used in potable water sources, treatment, and distribution systems, as well as for wastewater and stormwater facilities. It provides a complete approach to integrate modern security practices into the management, operation, construction, or retrofit of water, wastewater, a

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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 This guide details how industry leaders are replacing outdated budgeting with incremental funding, adopting regional procurement, and using digital tools for real-time financial oversight.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 Equipment

Construction Dive

JUNE 25, 2024

As the construction manager at risk delivery method grows in popularity, there are key ways for contractors to ensure they’re getting a good deal.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 25, 2024

The 924-MW project is expected to be in operation by 2026, according to developers Ørsted and Eversource Energy.

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The Pro Builder

JUNE 25, 2024

Despite reports of an ongoing labor shortage and high material costs, recent data show there is an optimistic future ahead for the construction industry. According to For Construction Pros, citing the most recent Construction Financial Management Association survey, the construction outlook index shot up to 109 in 2024, compared with 96 in 2023. Overall, the survey predicts better times ahead, with lower interest rates, stabilized material costs, and more infrastructure opportunities.

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Surveying Construction Management 130

Construction Dive

JUNE 25, 2024

The DOJ has alleged accessibility-related Fair Housing Act violations at multiple properties constructed by the builder.

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The Pro Builder

JUNE 25, 2024

Real estate is likely to appreciate over time in any housing market, but experts are providing mixed feedback on what short-term returns homeowners could see in today’s market. According to real estate platform Realtor.com, the average five-year return on U.S. home prices has been +26% since 1975, with the average one-year return sitting at about +4.7%.

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Construction Management

Build LLC Blog

JUNE 25, 2024

BUILD meets with Cecil Balmond to discuss his most recent projects and the thinking behind his experimental design process. The post Sensibilities and Intuitions of the Master Designer; an Interview with Cecil Balmond, part 1 appeared first on BUILD Blog.

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Building Design 130

New Civil Engineer

JUNE 25, 2024

The need to heal the environment and achieve greater sustainability could not be clearer. Ramboll UK managing director Philippa Spence tells us the industry must recognise the complexity involved if it is to achieve the impact it is aiming for. The post Ramboll UK MD: Industry must embrace detail on sustainability appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Construction Index

JUNE 25, 2024

UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee is set to consider putting the Stonehenge and Avesbury World Heritage Site on the List of World Heritage in Danger due to the threat from the A303 road scheme.

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New Civil Engineer

JUNE 25, 2024

Arup, Binnies and JBA have been appointed to a new £30M Natural Resources Wales (NRW) framework to provide water consultancy services. The post Arup, Binnies, JBA appointed to £30M Natural Resources Wales water consultancy framework appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 116

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Construction Equipment

The Construction Index

JUNE 25, 2024

JCB has revealed the latest step in its research and development of hydrogen-powered construction machinery.

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Construction Machinery 115

New Civil Engineer

JUNE 25, 2024

Aquaspira, contracted by Balfour Beatty, provided a 26m long low-carbon culvert extension for Network Rail on an embankment at Hook in Hampshire. The post Lightweight and low-carbon pipes provide culvert extension solution on Hook embankment appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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For Construction Pros

JUNE 25, 2024

Adopting technology, finding ways to retain talent and shoring up finances are among the steps to help your business’ success.

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New Civil Engineer

JUNE 25, 2024

No trains will run between Sheffield and Manchester Piccadilly for seven weeks later this summer while Network Rail builds a wall to stop 50,000t of earth moving from beneath the track. The post Railway between Sheffield and Manchester to close for 7 weeks for earthwork resilience work appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction News

JUNE 25, 2024

Workers in construction should treat artificial intelligence (AI) as a “new colleague”, according to guidance published by the Chartered Institute for Building (CIOB). The CIOB Artificial Intelligence Playbook, produced by consultants and academics on its Digital and Innovation Advisory Panel, covers potential uses and threats,… The post ‘Treat AI as your colleague’ says CIOB report appeared first on Construction News.

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New Civil Engineer

JUNE 25, 2024

Testing of Glasgow’s new £29.5M Govan-Partick Bridge has begun ahead of its planned opening this autumn. The post Testing for Glasgow’s £29.5M Govan-Partick Bridge begins before planned autumn opening appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 111

The Construction Index

JUNE 25, 2024

Lovell has officially started construction at its Oakwood Gardens housing development in Burniston, just north of Scarborough.

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New Civil Engineer

JUNE 25, 2024

The latest episode of the Engineers Collective is out now. The post Podcast | Making environmental regeneration part of design, construction and engineering appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 111

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Construction Placements

JUNE 25, 2024

The Future of Real Estate Industry: Top 10 Trends to Watch in 2024 Discover the future of the real estate industry with our in-depth analysis of the top 10 global trends. From digital transformation and PropTech innovations to the rise of smart cities and sustainable buildings, stay ahead of the curve in this rapidly evolving market. The post The Future of Real Estate Industry: Top 10 Trends to Watch in 2024 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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New Civil Engineer

JUNE 25, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) will be used by Northumbrian Water in its sewers across Tyneside to assess the locations of variable capacity to inform flows and lower the chances of storm overflows in its network. The post Northumbrian Water launches £20M AI-powered sewer spill reduction project appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 111

The Construction Index

JUNE 25, 2024

Property investor Tellon Capital has appointed Red Construction Group to deliver its redevelopment of 40 Broadway in the heart of Westminster.

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Contracts 104

New Civil Engineer

JUNE 25, 2024

Nearly two thirds (63%) of UK renewable energy project applications submitted between 2018 and 2023 failed to get through the planning stage, new analysis has shown. The post Nearly two thirds of UK renewable project applications fail to get through planning appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 105

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Construction Management

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 25, 2024

Firm’s Accuracy and Reliability of Data Earns Outstanding Reputation and Fuels Growth San Diego, CA – Latitude 33 Planning & Engineering recently marked its five-year anniversary of establishing a full-service Survey Department, last year achieving a revenue of $2 million. Originally an in-house team of three, Latitude 33’s Survey Department has become a robust business unit serving its own clients in addition to Latitude 33’s expanding portfolio of projects throughout Southern California.

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New Civil Engineer

JUNE 25, 2024

Persistent issues in the road sector include serious cost challenges for local authorities, design manual limits for engineers and questions about delivery capacity, NCE has heard. The post Roads sector discusses challenge of finding sustainable solutions amid financial constraints appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 25, 2024

MINDEN, Nev. — Recognizing the importance of Bently Nevada’s contribution to the history and evolution of mechanical science and technology, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) has designated the Non-Contacting Eddy Current Sensors, their application for continuously observing a rotating machine shaft for protection and diagnostics, as an ASME Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmark.

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