New Civil Engineer
SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
New thinking from the UK’s largest sustainable drainage system (SuDS) retrofit could be absorbed into similar projects across the country and beyond. The post Can the UK’s biggest SuDS retrofit bring new thinking to flood alleviation? appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Roads Online
SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
Image: Australian Road Safety Foundation. Now in its seventh year, the Australian Road Safety Foundation (ARSF)’s Rural Road Safety Month national awareness campaign targets regional and rural road safety throughout September. A national community-based road safety initiative, it is designed to highlight the additional risks when driving on rural and remote roads across Australia.
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Construction News
SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
The Westminster government is hoping that thousands of builders will take part in a potentially life-saving health-check programme. The so-called health MoT, which already exists for those aged over 40 and who are not already known to be suffering from cardiovascular conditions, involves weighing and… The post Onsite health MoTs for builders announced appeared first on Construction News.
The Construction Index
SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
A groundworks contractor has been fined £75,000 after a man died while working inside an excavation at a construction site in Glasgow.
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New Civil Engineer
SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
In what is a quiet month for business, there was still announcement of big appointments at firms including Skanska, Mott MacDonald, WSP, Aecom and more. The post Movers and shakers: Biggest construction and engineering appointments in August 2024 appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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Roads Online
SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
The use of a durable concrete sleeper retaining wall that sits behind timber panels, has helped to preserve the authentic appearance of Ballarat’s famous Sovereign Hill. Images: National Precast. Ballarat’s iconic Sovereign Hill has been home to recent works showcasing the effectiveness of innovative precast methods. C overing 15 hectares of a former gold mining site, Sovereign Hill’s Outdoor Museum is a renowned living museum located in Ballarat, Victoria.
Construction Placements
SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
Understanding the Real Estate Business: Types, Strategies & More Explore the comprehensive guide to understanding the real estate business. Learn about its types, strategies, and how to start a successful real estate business. The post Understanding the Real Estate Business: Types, Strategies & More appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
Early stage design was completed this year by Black & Veatch on one developer's project to build three new onshore wind sites to power an estimated 240,000-ton-per-year green hydrogen plant in Nova Scotia, with larger facility planned in Newfoundland & Labrador.
The Construction Index
SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
Three construction machinery trade associations have joined forces to renew the campaign for the full expensing allowance to be extended to short-term rented plant in the construction sector.
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ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
Early stage design was completed this year by Black & Veatch on one developer's project to build three new onshore wind sites to power an estimated 240,000-ton-per-year green hydrogen plant in Nova Scotia, with larger facility planned in Newfoundland & Labrador.
CCR Magazine
SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
Colleges and universities are not only seeing increased interest in programs like Construction Management, but placing students in jobs as fast as they can graduate. That’s why southwest Florida homebuilder Neal Communities has donated $100,000-plus to various programs for students planning a career in construction management and other trades.
The Construction Index
SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
Testing has begun in the Netherlands of what is being billed as the new record holder for the world’s strongest land-based crane.
Construction Placements
SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
Understanding the Standard Size of Bricks: A Comprehensive Guide for Global Construction Discover the standard size of bricks used worldwide, their importance in construction, and how to choose the right size for your building projects. The post Understanding the Standard Size of Bricks: A Comprehensive Guide for Global Construction appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.
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CCR Magazine
SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
iBuild Central Florida is constantly working to help people strike up an interest in construction careers. Now, the nonprofit is taking that love to the lanes. iBuild will host its annual bowling tournament and fundraiser, iBowl for iBuild, to raise funds to support its mission of creating pathways to careers in the skilled trades. The event will take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Sept. 27, at AMF Altamonte Lanes, 280 Douglas Ave., in Altamonte Springs, Florida.
Civil Engineer Blog
SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
A driveway is a road that provides access to a house or other building. Driveways are usually part of the territory of the object where the road is going. A long driveway can be seen as a status symbol, as it indicates that the territory of the owner is extensive. A driveway is often closed […] The post Indian sandstone is still top of paving sales first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.
CCR Magazine
SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
Grand Canyon University and Rosendin have teamed up again to expand their Pre-Apprenticeship for Electricians Pathway into Austin, Texas. As more businesses move to Texas, Rosendin identified Austin as an area with a growing construction industry and a need for construction electricians. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job growth for electricians is projected to grow by an estimated 6% from 2022 to 2032.
The Construction Index
SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
An underfloor heating system using graphene-based inks is to be trialled in the Channel Islands.
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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
CCR Magazine
SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
ASHRAE has announced the recipients of 36 Society scholarships, totaling $208,500, for the 2024-25 academic year. By supporting talented students passionate about building sciences and HVAC&R, ASHRAE is not only helping them achieve their educational goals, but also empowering the next generation of professionals. “Scholarships are an essential investment in the future of our industry,” says 2024-25 ASHRAE President M.
The Construction Index
SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
Work on the fifth and final phase of the North Portsea coastal scheme starts this week.
iField Smart
SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
Construction projects generate a mountain of documentation – plans, specifications, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and more. Managing this effectively is crucial for project success. Construction document management software (CDMS) has emerged as a vital tool to streamline this complex process, improving collaboration, reducing errors, and saving time and money.
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