Construction Enquirer
JUNE 19, 2023
A Yorkshire groundworks company has been sold out of administration in a pre-pack deal which saves the jobs of its 15 employees – but suppliers and subcontractors have been left holding £745,000 in unpaid invoices. YPP Groundworks & Civils Ltd went into administration earlier this month and has been acquired by Yorkshire Pro Paving Limited.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 19, 2023
On Tuesday, the new Sixth Street Viaduct Project in Los Angeles won the 2023 “Grand Conceptor” Award signifying the year’s most outstanding engineering achievement. The project was honored at the 57th Annual Engineering Excellence Awards Gala (EEA)—a national juried competition awards ceremony sponsored by the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC).
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Construction Enquirer
JUNE 19, 2023
TfL has submitted to Government strategic business case plans to extend the DLR rail link from Beckton to Thamesmead through a new Thames tunnel. The extension of the DLR would improve transport connections and enable the construction of up to 25,000-30,000 new homes along the route. Under the business plan, DLR proposes an extension from Gallions Reach to Thamesmead via Beckton Riverside adding two more stations to the route, opening up development potential along both banks of the Thames.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 19, 2023
VALENCIA, CA – ENGEO , the most comprehensive geoscience engineering firm in the world, has expanded its laboratory capabilities and services to Valencia, California, and is now Caltrans certified. This new lab offers the largest number of AASHTO testing services in Northern LA County and will help further service the Southern California area. “Clients can take advantage of our easy access, and highly qualified, friendly staff to take care of their laboratory testing needs,” said Annamarie
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Construction Enquirer
JUNE 19, 2023
Plans to build a new road linking the M6 with south Lancaster have been shelved due to soaring cost pressures. The decision is a major setback for Costain, which was appointed last March to deliver detailed design and stakeholder engagement, as well as the construction work, once planning approval was in place. This decision to suspend further work on the plans follows extensive talks between stakeholders Lancashire County Council, Lancaster City Council, Homes England, and Costain.
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Construction Enquirer
JUNE 19, 2023
Russell WBHO has been appointed by developer Ask:PATRIZIA to build a £48m 344 bedroom new hotel at Baltic Quarter on Gateshead Quayside. The planning application for the 180,898 sq ft, nine storey hotel was approved by Gateshead Council in March and Russell WBHO is planning to start work on the two year build programme before the end of the year. Designed by AHR Architects the hotel will feature restaurants, bars and business meeting rooms as well as a resident’s gym and will be managed by Vine
Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 19, 2023
Austin Duehr, PE, ENV SP, was named the Texas Society of Professional Engineers (TSPE) Outstanding Young Engineer of the Year Thursday, June 8. He received the award during this year’s TSPE Conference and 87th Annual Meeting at the Sheraton Arlington Hotel. Duehr is a Dallas-based project manager for Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN), a planning, engineering, and program management firm.
Construction Enquirer
JUNE 19, 2023
Developer Pioneer Group has secured planning permission to deliver 54,500 square feet of purpose-built lab space at the company’s Cardiff Edge Science Park development. The space is being delivered as part of a new two-storey building that has been designed for maximum flexibility to cater for companies across the life sciences spectrum – from start-ups and scale-ups to multinational blue chips.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 19, 2023
NATIONAL engineering consultancy Rodgers Leask has announced the promotion of the experienced Howel Morris to its board of directors. Morris – who joined the firm in 2017 as a principal consultant – is based in the firm’s Longbridge office, and will add his expertise in brownfield and contaminated land regeneration to the company’s board. The land regeneration director has worked on some of the business’s biggest projects over the last six years, including the regeneration of the 500-acre former
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Construction Enquirer
JUNE 19, 2023
Steelworkers at specialist contractor Severfield have ended three weeks of strike days after narrowly accepting a new wage offer. Workers at the steelwork contractor’s Dalton site voted 52% in favour of the latest offer from management. The deal sees an 8% uplift on all rates backdated from April to March 2024, plus a £900 non-consolidated cost of living payment.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 19, 2023
KAI Enterprises CEO Michael B. Kennedy has been named an Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Heartland Award finalist. Now in its 37 th year, Entrepreneur Of The Year is one of the preeminent competitive business awards for transformative entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies who are building a more equitable, sustainable and prosperous world for all.
Construction Enquirer
JUNE 19, 2023
Consultant Rider Levett Bucknall veteran Ann Bentley has been awarded a CBE in King’s birthday honours. Her career spans over 33 years in the industry and saw her play a key role in the management buyout of RLB from Citex. She was also a prominent member of both the Construction Leadership Council and Construction Industry Council for many years.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 19, 2023
Vernon Hills, Ill – Gewalt Hamilton Associates Inc. (GHA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Turk, P.E., as the company’s new Director of Transportation Services. Turk’s diverse background in various transportation fields brings a wealth of experience and expertise to GHA, further enhancing the firm’s capabilities in infrastructure development.
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Construction Enquirer
JUNE 19, 2023
Lovell Homes has appointed Paul Challinor to head its expanding North West operation. Challinor joins from his previous role as regional managing director at Stewart Milne, taking over the managing director position from Lee Sale, who left the company in January. In his new position, Challinor will be responsible for a number of key developments across the region.
Wholsen Construction
JUNE 19, 2023
Once considered Wilmington’s first “skyscraper,” the original six-story masonry building at 901 North Market Street was first constructed in 1892.Subsequent additions in the early 1900s added the seventh, eighth, and ninth stories. The post 901 Market Tower – Case Study appeared first on Wohlsen Construction.
Prodyogi
JUNE 19, 2023
New York City is making remarkable strides in rebuilding and adapting to the challenges posed by climate change. In a recent construction project in Queens, the city has utilized permeable concrete and embraced new stormwater regulations to promote sustainable development. Beach 108th Street in Rockaway, Queens, which was damaged by Hurricane Sandy, was rebuilt with porous pavement.
New Civil Engineer
JUNE 19, 2023
The Spanish government has pledged £2M (€2.3M) towards a design study for revived plans to connect Europe to Morocco’s high speed rail network with a tunnel across the Strait of Gibraltar. The post Europe to Africa high speed rail tunnel boosted by feasibility funding appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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BDC Network
JUNE 19, 2023
Adaptive reuse: 5 benefits of office-to-residential conversions FitzGerald completed renovations on Millennium on LaSalle, a 14-story building in the heart of Chicago’s Loop. Originally built in 1902, the former office building now comprises 211 apartment units and marks LaSalle Street’s first complete office-to-residential conversion. rcassidy Mon, 06/19/2023 - 14:58 Richard Whitney, Vice President, FitzGerald More than 11,000 units of multifamily housing have been created in the last two years
Equipment World
JUNE 19, 2023
The new 995 wheel loader may be the same size as its predecessor, but it’s designed to deliver more payload, power and productivity with less fuel.
New Civil Engineer
JUNE 19, 2023
Engineering plays a transformational role in how we tackle the biggest challenges of our generation. The global demand and pressure around project timeframes and efficiencies must increase to meet our shared sustainability ambitions. Whether it’s the energy transition, climate change adaptation or resilient infrastructure, progress… The post Robotics and automation are turbocharging engineering but will call for new skills appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Civil Engineer Blog
JUNE 19, 2023
Construction insurance is an important policy to have if you own, run or manage a construction site. Construction insurance provides safeguards for you as an employer against your construction workers being injured on site. Construction insurance does not exempt you from maintain a safe workplace. Usually, construction insurance policies only pay out if a strict […] The post Construction Insurance first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.
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The future of construction is sustainable, efficient, and cost-conscious. This guide offers a practical roadmap for reducing material waste, optimizing energy use, and integrating sustainable design principles. Discover how innovative construction firms are leveraging circular economy strategies, digital tracking, and energy-smart building solutions to reduce expenses and stay ahead of regulatory shifts.
New Civil Engineer
JUNE 19, 2023
A £70M transformation of the Ebbw Vale railway line by contractors Amco Giffen and Siemens is nearing completion as the railway reopens to passenger train services. The post Ebbw Vale line reopens as £70M transformation nears completion appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Roads Online
JUNE 19, 2023
CIMIC Group’s UGL has been selected for the design and construction of the Collie Battery and associated energy infrastructure in Western Australia. The Collie Battery is a 219MW/877MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) to be stored in the Western Australian town of Collie. Neoen’s Collie Battery will provide up to four hours of energy storage and will connect to Western Power’s substation which is part of the South-West Interconnected System (SWIS).
New Civil Engineer
JUNE 19, 2023
Lancashire County Council has ordered the pause of work on a £140M scheme to build a new road off the M6 as it re-evaluates the proposals. The post New £140M South Lancs road halted and money returned to government appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Roads Online
JUNE 19, 2023
Downer has announced its completed the sale of its $212 million Australian Transport Projects business to DT Infrastructure Pty Ltd. DT Infrastructure’s Australian Transport Projects business is responsible for delivering major construction services to mainly government, including design and construction of roads, rail, signalling, station works, bridges and more.
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New Civil Engineer
JUNE 19, 2023
Manchester City Council has called for interest in £32M of road repairs and traffic management work. The post £32M Manchester road repair framework up for grabs appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Placements
JUNE 19, 2023
40 Top Construction Management Topics for Presentation This blog post serves as a valuable guide, offering a wide range of construction management topics for presentation. From sustainable construction and AI's role, to green practices and quality assurance, we delve into various subjects that are essential in today's dynamic construction landscape.
New Civil Engineer
JUNE 19, 2023
Labour has promised to reform the UK’s energy sector under new publicly owned body GB Energy, with more emphasis on renewables and energy security while delivering more jobs and lower bills for customers, should it come into government. The post Labour vows to go green and increase UK energy security appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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