Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Tech has turned a corner during the planning stage of projects, but more work remains to meet schedule and budget constraints.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

BROOKFIELD, Wis. — raSmith, a multi-disciplined civil and structural engineering and surveying firm, has announced the promotion of David Mortensen to director of site design services. Mortensen previously held the position of assistant director of site design services at raSmith. In his new role as director, Mortensen will lead the division’s site planners, civil engineers and landscape architects who work on projects across the United States in retail/commercial, mixed use, industrial, senior

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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

General contractors such as Mortenson, Messer and PCL say project collaboration is happening much earlier and with greater transparency than before the pandemic.

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The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

These US Metros Are Seeing the Biggest Home Price Reductions ldeakins Wed, 09/06/2023 - 11:39 Homes for sale in the South and Midwest are seeing substantial price cuts, particularly in these metro areas In July, just 29 out of the largest 150 U.S. metropolitan areas witnessed a year-over-year rise in homes with price reductions. Nationally, just 15.5% of homes listed on Realtor.com had price cuts, a decline from 19.1% the previous year.

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Construction firms that rely on fixed budgets and outdated procurement methods are losing ground fast. This guide reveals how market leaders are managing financial risk by shifting to incremental budgeting, regional sourcing, and real-time cost tracking. Learn how to structure contracts with price protections, streamline procurement workflows with automation, and avoid labor cost increases with smarter workforce planning.

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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

A worker allegedly texted explicit photos and made sexual advances to a woman working as a truck driver on a North Carolina highway project.

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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The Chicago-based general contractor will self-perform the concrete foundations, flatwork, tilt-up wall panels and concrete paving on the lithium-ion battery separator materials hub.

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The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

San Francisco Home Sellers Take a Hit as Home Prices Plunge ldeakins Wed, 09/06/2023 - 11:49 Roughly 1 in 8 San Francisco home sellers is losing money on real estate transactions, a higher share than in any other U.S. metro area Recent Redfin analysis revealed that San Francisco home sellers are four times more likely to sell at a loss compared with the national average.

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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Off-campus residential projects are flourishing near tech schools, particularly in the Southeast, according to an expert.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

September 2023 – “ For us, facing challenges means creating opportunities ”. Perhaps the words Silvia Dalla Valle, Stone Italiana’s Marketing Director, chose for her introduction to the third edition of the Sustainability Report are the best summary of how last year went for Stone Italiana on an economic, social and environmental level. It was a complex year to face, one marked by the continuing geopolitical crisis and an ever more demanding market.

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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

Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

With enforcement on the horizon, many of the SEC's rules for material disclosures are subject to interpretation.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Marcia Yockey recently joined HDR’s transportation team as a digital delivery advisor. In her new role, Yockey will work closely with HDR’s Transportation Building Information Modeling Program Manager Alexa Mitchell and the digital delivery advisory team to guide local, state and national transportation agencies across the United States as they transition their organizations to reap the benefits of the latest digital design technology.

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New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The Mayor of London has voiced support for a southern rail link between Heathrow Airport, south London and Surrey, a scheme that was originally announced in 2016. The post London Mayor voices support for rail link from Heathrow Airport to south London and Surrey appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has published AISI D102-23, “Illustrative Examples for Provisions in AISI S100-16 (2020) w/S3-22.” The document provides a set of 22 design examples that illustrate updated provisions included in AISI S100-16(2020) w/S3-22, North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members, 2016 Edition (Reaffirmed 2020) with Supplement 3, 2022 Edition.

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Site Planning

New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Industry insiders have warned that fixing the country's collapse-risk-concrete crisis will take billions of pounds and several years – and called for use of existing frameworks to get the ball rolling. The post RAAC | What now for buildings affected by the structurally unsound material? appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Equipment World

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

This is part one of a four-part series that explores why construction has the highest rate of suicide of any industry and what can be done about it.

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New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

CROSS Safety has sent a warning that buildings affected with reinforced aerated autoclaved concrete (RAAC) must be inspected by a qualified person to avoid leaving people at risk of harm. The post Safety warning issued regarding RAAC inspections by unqualified personnel appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Roads Online

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Perth has joined Western Australia’s electric vehicle (EV) network, as part of the State Government’s $43.5 million investment to support EV infrastructure across the region. Perth has joined Western Australia’s electric vehicle network, as part of the State Government’s $43.5 million investment to support electric vehicle infrastructure across the region.

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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.

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New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Network Rail has started work its £33M land reinforcement project on the East Coast Main line in County Durham. The post Work begins on £33M landslip reinforcement project on East Coast Main line appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Placements

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Creating a Five-Year Plan for Your Construction Career Discover the importance of career planning in the construction industry. This comprehensive guide helps professionals—from laborers to project managers—construct a five-year plan for a fulfilling and successful career. The post Creating a Five-Year Plan for Your Construction Career appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Devon County Council (DCC) has appointed technology company Previsico to trial connected water and silt level sensors along a subset of Devon’s highway gullies. The post Devon-based initiative to pilot ‘smart gullies’ technology to prevent highway flooding appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Roads Online

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Reveal’s work on New Zealand’s Riverlink project has validated the importance of an increased understanding of underground utilities for infrastructure projects. Sam Clive, Reveal’s Head of Delivery, takes Roads & Infrastructure inside this venture. B efore now, the infrastructure sector’s lack of knowledge regarding subsurface utilities was often a pain point.

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New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Transport Scotland has restarted its search for a contractor to construct the long-awaited dualling of the A9 between Tomatin and Moy in a contract worth £150M. The post Transport Scotland restarts hunt for contractor on £150M Tomatin to Moy A9 dualling job appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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PC Construction

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Over the past few years, we have developed a nice partnership with our friends at the local Easterseals facility in Daytona, Florida. We like to check in from time-to-time to make sure they have everything they need to serve the more than 17,000 individuals and families who rely on their good work. Last week, Office Engineer Ben Stevens and I happily delivered a few wish list items – an exterior flowerbed for outdoor learning and rolling desk stations to help Easterseals therapists more efficien

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New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The government has made changes to the planning process surrounding onshore wind farms essentially ending the effective ban on building these facilities, but sector commentators believe the measures don't go far enough. The post Planning process for onshore wind farms to be sped up but experts say it’s not enough appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Demand the best. Look for the brand on genuine FrameSaver. kcichowicz Wed, 09/06/2023 - 12:21 FrameSaver is the rot-proof wood door frame solution backed by a fully transferable lifetime limited warranty. Quality, durability, and performance – you can’t go wrong with the original FrameSaver ®.

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Construction Management

Construction Placements

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

ONGC Apprentices Recruitment 2023 for Trade Apprentices | 2500 Posts | 20-09-2023 ONGC Apprentices Recruitment 2023 for Trade Apprentices with 2500 Posts vacancies, last date to apply is 20-09-2023 The post ONGC Apprentices Recruitment 2023 for Trade Apprentices | 2500 Posts | 20-09-2023 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Engineering 98

Construction News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The government has announced measures to lift the effective ban on onshore windfarms following a concerted backbench campaign. Pressure from rebel Tory MPs has been led by COP26 president Sir Alok Sharma to scrap a rule that allowed English local authorities to reject an application… The post Government ends ‘de facto ban’ on onshore wind appeared first on Construction News.

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The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Designing for well-being, or improving the environment through careful thought and attention to detail, has become an important concept today. This is especially true when it comes to promoting mental health. Architectural landscapes, which are designed to provide mental and physical health benefits, are popping up in cities all over the world. What are architectural […] The post Designing For Well-being: How Architectural Landscapes Promote Mental Health appeared first on The Constructor.

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