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Tideway | Secondary lining finished across entirety of 25km super sewer

New Civil Engineer

The Tideway project has taken another step towards completion, with the secondary lining finished in the super sewer's eastern section - the final section to be completed. The post Tideway | Secondary lining finished across entirety of 25km super sewer appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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How General Contractors Can Embrace Green Construction In 2023 and Beyond

For Construction Pros

With robust ESG strategies, contractors can meet and anticipate future regulatory requirements, ultimately enhancing their business sustainability and competitiveness.

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Reopening of Grimsby’s rare bascule bridge delayed as condition more severe than thought

New Civil Engineer

Corporation Bridge in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, will no longer reopen in December 2023 after planned works discovered severe rusting and corrosion to the bridge’s steel underside spans. The post Reopening of Grimsby’s rare bascule bridge delayed as condition more severe than thought appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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UAE Awards Petrofac $615M EPC Contract for Carbon-Capture Project

ENR Construction

The project is one of the largest carbon-capture efforts in the Middle East and is slated for completion in 2026.

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How Top Construction Firms Reinvent Cost Control

Construction firms that rely on fixed budgets and outdated procurement methods are losing ground fast.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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Council narrowly votes to progress long awaited Dumfries flood defence as cost balloons to £37M

New Civil Engineer

Dumfries and Galloway Council has narrowly voted to progress the Whitesands flood defence scheme in Dumfries after multiple delays and a 50% cost increase from £25M to £37M. The post Council narrowly votes to progress long awaited Dumfries flood defence as cost balloons to £37M appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Plans advance for Anglian Water’s 68km pipeline between Suffolk and Essex

New Civil Engineer

Anglian Water’s proposals for a 68km pipeline between Bury St Edmunds and Colchester are inching forwards after being greenlit by Babergh & Mid Suffolk District Councils. The post Plans advance for Anglian Water’s 68km pipeline between Suffolk and Essex appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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NI Water launches its Annual Report

Plant & Civil Engineer

Launching its Annual Integrated Report for 2022/23, NI Water has reiterated the necessity of full funding to protect public health, enhance the environment and underpin economic growth. Ronan Larkin, Director of Finance Regulation and Commercial comments: “NI Water has returned a strong performance across its key outputs, it continues with the investment programmes set out in the price control and is looking ahead to address the challenges posed by the climate emergency and biodiversity cr

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Network Rail installs new road bridge over Cornwall railway

New Civil Engineer

A major new road near Newquay in Cornwall has moved one step closer after Network Rail engineers moved a new road bridge into place over the railway. The post Network Rail installs new road bridge over Cornwall railway appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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3 Tips How To Pick A Dragon Fruit

Civil Engineer Blog

Fruits are a necessity in our diets. They provide different vitamins to our bodies which help support different body functions such as boost our immunity among others. There are many types of fruits. One of the types of fruits is the exotic fruits. An example of this type of fruit is the dragon fruit. It […] The post 3 Tips How To Pick A Dragon Fruit first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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The Constructor's Digital Transformation Playbook: Reducing Risk With Technology

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.

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Long waits for interconnector DCOs means missed financial and environmental opportunities

New Civil Engineer

I know we in the interconnector sector are not alone in the situation of interminable development delays – though sometimes it feels like it. Consenting regimes for infrastructure have long since evolved into a labyrinth that discourages anyone from developing energy transition infrastructure; many more… The post Long waits for interconnector DCOs means missed financial and environmental opportunities appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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High interest rates continue to cause headaches for UK construction

Plant & Civil Engineer

Project-starts in Northern Ireland have weakened against the preceding three-month period, slipping back 37% against a year ago. That’s one of the findings reported in Glenigan’s October 2023 edition of its Construction Index. The Index – from one of the construction industry’s leading insight experts – focuses on the three months to the end of September 2023, covering all underlying projects across the UK with a total value of £100m or less (unless otherwise indicated, with all figures se

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Major London deals help Multiplex top the league table

Construction News

Multiplex topped the contracts league table for the first time in more than two-and-a-half years in September, thanks to two London wins, according to data compiled by construction intelligence provider Glenigan. The Australian multinational landed the £450m main contract for the super-prime St John’s Wood… The post Major London deals help Multiplex top the league table appeared first on Construction News.

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How Yanmar Compact Equipment Put the Swing into The Swinging 60s

Plant & Civil Engineer

When Yanmar CE launched the first mini excavator in 1968 it didn’t just transform the company – it reshaped the industry – with its impact still being felt today. Mini excavators are part of everyday life – but that hasn’t always been the case. Yanmar Compact Equipment popularized the concept of a small, diesel powered and hydraulically driven machine in 1968.

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Explore How Generative AI Is Optimizing Every Construction Stage

Generative AI is already transforming how the construction industry operates. This concise guide walks you through its real-world impact on design, planning, job site logistics, and sustainability. Learn how contractors are using AI to reduce costs, improve worker safety, and shorten build times. Get a detailed look at the tools and platforms making it possible, including AI-driven robotics and material optimization.

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Influencing Field Production Through Objectivity

For Construction Pros

In this second article in a series of four, we will explore the importance for construction leaders to influence their field production leaders and crews. In today’s effort we look at the significance of being objective in our influencing.

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Success in Sydney for Rokbak RA30

Plant & Civil Engineer

Sydney-based DSA Contracting has been so impressed with the Rokbak RA30 articulated hauler in its construction and infrastructure projects in Australia, that the company has already ordered another RA30 to join its fleet. Rokbak articulated haulers are set to play a pivotal role in ongoing operations after the RA30 quickly convinced in its role assisting a large housing development in southwestern Sydney.

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Tribute: Beverly Willis, 95—Architecture Pioneer, Advocate for Women

ENR Construction

Architect, who was ahead of her time in advocating for new design trends and for more recognition of women professionals, died on Oct. 1 in Branford, Conn.

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Euro Auctions announces acquisition of Michener Allen Auctioneering in Canada

Plant & Civil Engineer

Euro Auctions has announced the acquisition of Michener Allen Auctioneering Limited, a leading Canadian Industrial Equipment and Automotive auction company. Michener Allen Auctioneering Limited (Michener Allen) founded in 1971, now has 50 employees and operates from three permanent sites in Edmonton and Calgary in Alberta, and Winnipeg in Manitoba. The family owned and operated business has three generations working together, conducting 50 auctions per year, catering for a wide variety of both b

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

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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Agri Sales, Fleet Upgrades & Auctions Driving Heavy Plant Sales

Plant & Civil Engineer

Large excavators and wheel loaders are ‘doing the heavy lifting’ in terms of plant sales according to information coming from Komatsu distributor, McHale Plant Sales. Thanks to what he called ‘the big beasts of the plant prairie’, their sales director, Denis McGrath said: “year-to-date activity at the upper end would indicate that 2023 is on target to be one of the best post-crash years in terms of overall unit sales, a view that may not be fully shared across the industry”.

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