Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The specialty contractor has a strong backlog and wants hundreds of tradesworkers in the Lone Star State to help deliver it.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Bristol – COWI in the UK, along with other industry leaders and research institutions, joins the Wood Thilsted Joint Industry Project (JIP) to reimagine a truly nature inclusive approach to wind farms. This collaborative effort aims to explore and redefine what it means to create offshore wind farms that positively impact natural ecosystems throughout their lifecycle.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The Build Her Mentorship paired 30 applicants to help foster support over a nine-month, guided curriculum.

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Roads Online

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The Snowy Delivery team has completed 570,000 cubic metres of excavation of the Talbingo intake. Images: Snowy Hydro Ltd. Since 2019, the Snowy Mountains in New South Wales have housed the Snowy 2.0 team as they venture on an almost decade long project to connect two existing dams owned by energy business SnowyHydro. For 75 years, SnowyHydro has remained one of Australia’s leading integrated energy providers.

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 This guide details how industry leaders are replacing outdated budgeting with incremental funding, adopting regional procurement, and using digital tools for real-time financial oversight.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

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Stacey Tompkins helped grow her family’s landscaping company into a sought-after MWBE contractor with $12 million in annual revenue.

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Roads Online

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Mainmark’s team can rehabilitate or decommission culverts, thanks to its innovative Terefil and Teretek treatment methods. Images: Mainmark. For over three decades, Mainmark has been one of the leading providers of rehabilitation and maintenance services for culverts and other horizontal infrastructure across Australia and internationally. Roads & Infrastructure sits down with Tom Bailey, Infrastructure & Mining Manager, NSW/ACT – Mainmark, to learn more.

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Construction News

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Building services contractor Briggs & Forrester (B&F) caused a year-long delay on a high-rise site after it wrongly stopped work after a dispute, a High Court judge has ruled. The CN100 firm had been contracted to revamp a smoke ventilation system at Manchester’s City Tower. But… The post Briggs & Forrester broke contract with year-long asbestos dispute appeared first on Construction News.

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New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The Gateway Development Commission (GDC) has announced a new phase for New York’s $16bn (£12.6bn) Hudson Tunnel Project by starting procurement on a package of works that involves complex viaduct and retaining wall construction in New Jersey. The post Hudson Tunnel | Procurement starts for complex viaduct and alignment work in New Jersey appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

FORT WASHINGTON, Pa. — Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE: TOL) ( TollBrothers.com ), the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, today announced a joint venture between its Toll Brothers City Living division and Daiwa House to develop a new luxury condominium community in the New York City metro market. Located on the Hudson River waterfront and offering unobstructed skyline views of Manhattan, Vista Pointe will be a nine-story, 73-unit luxury condominium community at 8 Avenue at Port Imperial i

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Speaker: Dylan Secrest

Construction projects are high-stakes operations where even minor inefficiencies can lead to costly delays, safety concerns, and budget overruns. Managing risk in construction has always been a challenge, but as projects grow in complexity, traditional methods no longer cut it. Enter Digital Transformation - a game changer approach that replaces inefficiency with AI-powered analytics, real-time monitoring, and automated workflows to proactively manage risk.

Construction Management

New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Network Rail stopped buying exclusively renewable electricity in 2023 for non-traction power due to the high cost of renewable energy generation obligation (REGO) certificates. The post Why Network Rail had to depart from its pledge of 100% renewables for non-traction power appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Civil Engineer Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Three key materials needed to prepare for the PE Exam, regardless of discipline, includes good reference materials, plenty of practice problems, and a sample exam. A core reference manual (if available in your discipline) is ideal, as it provides a quick method of finding formulas and solutions for the majority of the problems during your […] The post Study and Preparation Materials for Civil PE Exam first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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Construction Today

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The global push to meet aggressive decarbonization goals and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 is intensifying, and commercial buildings are at the forefront of this movement. As the built environment accounts for a substantial portion of global carbon emissions, there is a growing recognition that energy efficiency is the cornerstone of any effective decarbonization strategy.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Checkr’s apprenticeship program will offer on-the-job training and mentorship for 12 months, according to the background check company.

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Risk management in construction faces pressure from tighter margins, compressed timelines, and increasing complexity. This guide shows how AI strengthens project stability by predicting risks across cost, schedule, safety, supply chains, and workforce planning. AI algorithms analyze procurement data, subcontractor bids, equipment performance, and site conditions to identify potential disruptions.

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Procore

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Groundbreak is the global construction innovation event of the year – 2024’s edition brought over 4,500 professionals from around the world together in Denver to explore how Procore is connecting construction through technology and people.  The first day of Groundbreak buzzed with energy, as attendees built meaningful connections, uncovered valuable industry insights, and drew inspiration from luminary industry and keynote speakers.

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New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Technicians employed specialist rope access techniques to inspect the Hull tidal surge barrier, a Grade II listed structure, as part of an extensive maintenance review. The post Specialist techniques used in inspection of Grade II listed Hull tidal surge barrier appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Today

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The construction industry remains one of the most hazardous, accounting for nearly a quarter of all US worker fatalities in 2022. Despite the increase in safety initiatives, injury and fatality rates have remained steady, underscoring the ongoing opportunity to improve safety practices and better address the evolving challenges of modern construction.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

In a world where sustainability and eco-friendliness are top priorities, many homeowners are rethinking their choices, not only for decor but also for practicality and environmental impact. This shift is affecting everything from energy-efficient appliances to water-saving fixtures—and even the floors we walk on. One choice that’s gaining popularity in the realm of green home improvements is epoxy garage flooring.

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Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.

Risk Management

Roads Online

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Image courtesy of InEight. Material supplied by InEight InEight’s document control software has been selected as “Document Management Platform of the Year” in the fifth annual LegalTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by LegalTech Breakthrough, an independent market intelligence organisation that evaluates and recognises standout legal technology companies, products, and services around the globe.

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Procore

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

At Procore, we believe that construction is about more than just turning plans and materials into a finished build – it’s about people. Every project represents a unique opportunity to connect individuals, develop communities, and create lasting impact. But as the industry faces new challenges like the growing labor shortage and increased project complexity, Procore’s commitment to supporting the people behind the build has never been more important.

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The Construction Index

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Are construction workers really more likely to get “ill” from their work than injured?

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New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Completion of a 10-year programme of work in Leeds this autumn has delivered 1 in 200-year flood protection for the city and some engineering firsts for the UK too. The post Leeds’ flood protection enhanced after 10-year scheme adopts mix of new and tested solutions appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

LeChase Construction Services is renovating a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) room at Nuvance Health Imaging and Radiology in Fishkill, N.Y., for the installation of new MRI equipment. Crews are performing the 1,000-square-foot renovation while operations continue at the imaging center at 200 Westage Business Center Drive. LeChase is taking steps to prevent disruption to the adjacent MRI units as well as other nearby advanced and sensitive medical equipment.

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Construction Today

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

As construction starts continue to rise for data centers and cold storage facilities, along with multi-family housing starts projected to increase in 2025, construction professionals must leverage tailored roofing and insulation solutions to enhance energy efficiency, durability, and long-term cost savings. Economic and technological trends are driving rapid growth in three key sectors of new… Source The post Roofing and insulation considerations for rapidly growing commercial fa

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Creating a safe shopping environment is of paramount importance to grocery retailers, especially during construction and renovation phases. Ensuring floor safety from the ground up not only protects customers but also the employees and contractors who are part of the construction process. The journey to achieving this safe environment begins before the first brick is laid and continues long after the project’s completion.

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In Eight

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Capital construction projects generate countless data points, which in turn generate an opportunity for more accurate and profitable estimates. Improve Your Estimates With Past Project Data demonstrates how estimating teams can improve their performance, control costs, and shorten turnaround times by making better use of with past project data. This e-book explores key strategies for: · Minimizing waste with normalized benchmark data · Identifying patterns and anomalies through past cost ratios

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Construction Management

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Key Highlights Discover the impact of rim transport frame optimization on sustainable building practices. Understand the significance of material selection, design, and manufacturing processes. Learn how to incorporate prefabrication and modular design for efficiency. Explore strategies to minimize environmental impact and enhance durability. Implement lifecycle assessments to evaluate and improve the sustainability of your choices.

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Construction News

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The new post-Grenfell dutyholder regime could cause insurers to slash professional indemnity insurance (PII) coverage, a Construction Leadership Council (CLC) lead has warned. Insurers may carve out more exclusions within PII coverage as new obligations for the principal contractor (PC) role create uncertainty over liability,… The post Dutyholder regime creates insurance risk, warns CLC lead appeared first on Construction News.

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Equipment World

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

John Engstrom bought the Allis-Chalmers HD-15 dozer back in 1960 to start his business. He and his grandson tracked it down before John passed away.

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