The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

See just how easy it is to install weather-resistive barrier (WRB) and continuous insulation (CI) in one step with New Henry Blueskin® VPTech™.

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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Companies that announced successful raises amid a challenging financing environment included decarbonization and scheduling startups.

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The Construction Index

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

A study of lessons to be learned from the cancellation of the northern legs of HS2 says that politicians are to blame for the spiralling costs, not engineers or the construction industry.

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Engineering 142

Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Projects in the pipeline now trail last year’s pace by one month as a slowing economy begins to weigh on builders’ books.

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 This guide details how industry leaders are replacing outdated budgeting with incremental funding, adopting regional procurement, and using digital tools for real-time financial oversight.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

New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has sent out a warning to decision makers to ensure that lessons are learned from the struggles of High Speed 2 (HS2) as the country embarks on other major infrastructure projects. The post ICE warns that Britain can’t afford more infrastructure failure after HS2 cancellation appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

A 60% increase in the number of jobs in nuclear in the UK in just 10 years has driven the sector to a record-breaking 86,908 jobs, according to the Nuclear Industry Association (NIA). The post New nuclear projects drive record-breaking 87,000 jobs in sector appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 124

The Construction Index

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Plans for a new railway station in East Renfrewshire have been approved.

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AEC Business

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

As construction workflows become digitized, efficient file sharing stands out as a crucial success factor for collaboration. How do you succeed with it? The post Construction Collaboration Today: Making File Sharing Work for You appeared first on AEC Business.

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Collaboration 52

The Construction Index

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Reserves of native raw construction materials are starting to run low, quarrying firms are warning.

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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

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

A campaign to restore an abandoned railway line that was promised £150M government investment by the cancelled Restoring Your Railway fund has stated it only needs 1% of this, £1.5M, to complete the business case and pave the way for work to begin. The post Campaign to reopen abandoned Tavistock Line seeking £1.5M to complete business case appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Construction Index

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

ASGC Construction has sold its 15% stake in Costain.

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Construction News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The first details of a 180,000 square metre data centre for Hertfordshire have been revealed as the government announced that new IT developments will be classed as ‘critical national infrastructure’ (CNI). The new designation, to be announced by technology secretary Peter Kyle today (12 September),… The post Plans for £3.75bn data centre and new ‘critical’ designation revealed appeared first on Construction News.

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The Construction Index

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

With the Grenfell Inquiry report now published, Irwin Mitchell lawyers Alex Delin and Philip Somarakis offer a legal perspective on what happens next.

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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.

Construction Equipment

New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Manchester United has partnered with Trafford Council and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) to drive growth and regeneration in the Trafford Wharfside area as part of its £2bn new stadium development. The post Manchester Utd new stadium development plans advance with local authority partnerships appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 105

The Construction Index

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

A planning application has been submitted for the construction of a near £4bn data centre situated in Hertfordshire.

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New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Network Rail is making progress on a merger with a government placemaking firm that would enhance opportunities to develop properties on its estate. The post Network Rail making progress on merger to bolster land development opportunities appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Roads Online

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Image: bigbuild.vic.gov.au/ Two new lanes on the Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road Upgrade in Pakenham South are now open in both directions, from Southeast Boulevard between Princes Freeway to Manks Road. Since beginning in 2021, the project has delivered safety improvements to Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road, including 10 kilometres of walking and cycling path and three new roundabouts at Hall Road, south of Deep Creek and Ballarto Road.

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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

New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

High Speed 2 (HS2) contractor Balfour Beatty Vinci (BBV) has completed the final pushes to move two parallel railway viaducts into place over the M42/M6 link roads in North Warwickshire, making them the first viaduct structures to be completed at Delta Junction. The post Twin viaducts moved into place over M42 and M6 link roads for HS2’s Delta Junction appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Roads Online

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

SAMI Bitumen Technologies’ new logo better reflects its purpose and process. Images: SAMI. SAMI Bitumen Technologies has a proud history of innovation and growth across the globe. Roads & Infrastructure Magazine looks at the icon’s past, present and future to learn what’s next for the company. If you’ve got anything to do with the roads sector, chances are you’ve heard of SAMI Bitumen Technologies.

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New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Keltbray Infrastructure Services has been appointed as main contractor on the £25M Elland station scheme by Calderdale Council and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Wyca). The post Keltbray appointed to take forward £25M Elland station project in West Yorkshire appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Roads Online

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Image courtesy of the Victorian Government. Works around the clock have finished at Diggers Rest, northwest of Melbourne, to deliver the new road bridge that forms part of the Old Calder Highway Level Crossing Removal Project. The Old Calder Highway and Watsons Road level crossing are being removed, with new road bridges to carry vehicles over the rail line, permanently separating them from trains.

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Construction Management

Construction Placements

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

10 Networking Strategies to Help You Get Hired in the Construction Industry Networking is key to landing a job in the construction industry. This post outlines 10 effective strategies, including LinkedIn use, industry events, and associations, to help you build connections and unlock job opportunities. The post 10 Networking Strategies to Help You Get Hired in the Construction Industry appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Roads Online

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Image courtesy of the Queensland Government. Queensland schools will soon benefit from 46 new projects, aided by $14.1 million in funding under the School Transport Infrastructure Program (STIP). Projects under the STIP aim to deliver long term safety and operational improvements for schools, as well as the surrounding road networks across the state.

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ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The Giant Magellan Telescope will be one of the world's most advanced ground-based telescopes once completed, but for now the challenge is to turn the finalized design for its rotating enclosure into a buildable reality.

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Roads Online

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

TEC Container Solutions have ensured that their units can be easily transported by road and rail. Images: TEC Container Solutions. The widespread adoption of sea containers in diverse industries has led to a paradigm shift in container solutions. One company has harnessed this trend, demonstrating the benefits of using these containers for the efficient transportation and storage of bitumen.

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Construction Management

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

National survey highlights willingness to identify sustainable and equitable funding for road maintenance and improvements KANSAS CITY, Mo. – As advancements in the fuel efficiency of vehicles lead to a diminishing return on investment of federal and state fuel taxes, 81% of Americans are willing to explore new ways of funding how the nation’s roadways are maintained and improved, according to a new HNTB Corporation America THINKS national public opinion survey.

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Civil Engineer Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The term ferro-cement implies the combination of ferrous product with cement. Generally this combination is in the form of steel wires meshes embedded in a portland cement mortar. Wire mesh is usually of 0.8 to 1.00 m diameter steel wires at 5 mm to 50 mm spacing and the cement mortar is of cement sand […] The post Ferro Cement first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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Construction Placements

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

9 Iconic Construction Projects You Can Visit Around the World Explore nine iconic construction projects that showcase human ingenuity and engineering marvels, from ancient wonders like the Great Wall of China to modern achievements like Burj Khalifa. This post delves into their construction processes, historical significance, and why they continue to inspire architects, engineers, and tourists worldwide.

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