CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District has awarded a nearly $770 million contract to construct a new 110-foot by 600-foot lock chamber at Montgomery Locks and Dam in Monaca, Pennsylvania. The district awarded the construction contract to the Trumbull-Brayman Construction Corporation, Joint Venture of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The contract serves as the base contract to begin constructing the new lock chamber.

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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The Commons, a vibrant mixed-use community, is a revitalization of a former vacant Lowes big box store. Photo courtesy ValueRock The Commons, a vibrant mixed-use community, is a reimagination of a former vacant Lowes big box store. ValueRock Realty, a national real estate investment and operations company, repurposed the former store into an 8.4-ha (21-acre) mixed-use project in Aliso Viejo, Calif.

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CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Pedestrians walking by a construction site may be momentarily shaken by the noise generated from heavy equipment, but what about the Construction workers themselves? For them, hearing hazards such as hazardous noise and chemicals that can damage hearing are frequent, and hearing loss is more common in noise-exposed construction workers compared to noise-exposed workers in all other industries, says a new study by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).

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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 23, 2024

By Alex Ardelean, Elizabeth V. Rodenkirch, and Peter M. Babaian Photos and illustrations courtesy Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) In its most general form, exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) consist of expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation board coated with a reinforced polymer-modified cementitious base coat and a polymer-based finish coat.

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Construction News

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Laing ORourke has officially handed the Everton FCs new stadium over to the football club, after three and a half years construction work. The contractor's project director Gareth Jacques was joined by Evertons executive chairman Marc Watts and interim chief executive Colin Chong during a… The post Laing O’Rourke hands over Everton stadium appeared first on Construction News.

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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The 4,645-m2 (50,000-sf) Public Works Operations Building is the cornerstone of Salem, Ore. Photo courtesy Lewis Williams The 4,645-m 2 (50,000-sf) Public Works Operations Building is the cornerstone of Salem, Ore., a central hub dedicated to maintaining the citys infrastructure. The design blends industry and nature, using durable materials, natural textures, and patterns that echo the surrounding landscape with three gabled forms rising from the ground.

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Civil Manage

DECEMBER 23, 2024

When embarking on a construction project, choosing the right contractor can make or break your experience. Design-build contracting, a streamlined method where a single entity provides design and construction services, has gained popularity due to its efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and collaboration. However, selecting the right design-build contractor is crucial to ensuring your projects success.

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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The museum features a glass facade. Photo courtesy Benny Chan, courtesy Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County. Los Angeles Natural History Museums (NHM), a 6,967-m 2 (75,000-sf) expansion project named NHM Commons, recently opened to the public. The renovation features a new welcome center, an outdoor plaza, a 400-seat community theater, and special exhibits.

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CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The U.S. industrial market experienced a year of stabilizationin 2024, withdemand normalizingand development slowing after a period of unprecedented growth, as shown in our latest industrial report.Two years ago, national vacancies were below 4%, with the hottest markets under 2%. This year,the national vacancy rate rose to7.5%andnearly everymarket sawnotable increasesin vacant space as new supply outpaced demand.Year-to-date, 330.7 million sq. ft. of space has beendelivered,downfrom the 1.1 bil

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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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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The six-story renovation project at the C Concourse Expansion at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) marked the end of vertical construction. Photo courtesy Turner Construction The 20,996-m 2 (226,000-sf) six-story renovation project at the C Concourse Expansion at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) recently completed the steel topping out, marking the end of vertical construction.

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The MCP Group

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Bid Due Date | January 16, 2025 2:00 PM Project Description The project consists of a new 14,900 sf partial structural steel, partial metal building, and site work. The work includes site demolition, earthwork, asphalt, site concrete, striping, modular block retaining walls, fencing, landscaping & irrigation, site utilities, cast-in-place concrete, unit masonry, structural steel, architectural woodwork, FRP, air barriers, metal wall panels, roofing, sheet metal, waterproofing/joint sealants

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Specification Product Update

DECEMBER 23, 2024

One of the most notable infrastructure projects to be completed in Northern Ireland over recent years is nearing completion with the specialist roofing contractor involved installing a PVC system across an intermediate level deck, where originally marine grade plywood had been specified for the deck, but Thornton Roofing changed this to achieve A1 fire performance by recommending A1 non-combustible Magply boards from the range of IPP Ltd., thereby complying with the provinces fire regulations an

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Construction News

DECEMBER 23, 2024

10. Supply chain needs helping hand but future is bright, says Caddick MD Caddick Construction managing director Paul Dodsworth told CN senior reporter Joshua Stein that some good had come out of ISGs collapse a few weeks earlier, in an interview published in October. I… The post CNs top 10 long reads of 2024: employment law, CEO interviews and executive pay appeared first on Construction News.

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New Civil Engineer

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Transport for London (TfL) is tendering for up to 110M of services covering building and track drainage, maintenance and associated services across London Underground, London Overground and the Elizabeth Line. The post 110M of track and building drainage services requested by Transport for London appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Contractor Magazine

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Companies that make an effort to celebrate, perform better over time. Their workforces tend to be more engaged and loyal.

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New Civil Engineer

DECEMBER 23, 2024

A joint venture (JV) agreement between Neom in Saudi Arabia and Samsung C&T (Construction and Trading) Corporation is to unlock more than SAR 1.3bn (275M) in construction robotics. The post 275M investment in Saudi rebar factories unlocked by Neom joint venture agreement appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Equipment World

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Stories about vintage construction equipment and their collectors continued to be popular in 2024 for Equipment World audiences.

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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

DECEMBER 23, 2024

A joint venture between Siemens Mobility and Costain has secured a contract to provide high voltage power supply systems for High Speed 2 (HS2). The post HS2 | Siemens-Costain JV wins 300M high-voltage power systems contract appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The Juscelino Kubitschek de Oliveira Bridge crossed the Tocantins River since the 1960s.

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New Civil Engineer

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Five bids have been submitted for the construction of Polands longest railway tunnel in d, part of a new high-speed connection to the major transport hub and airport known as Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK). The post Five bids submitted for construction of Polands longest railway tunnel appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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For Construction Pros

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Three easy-to-spot testing mistakes that happen during data collection with a walking floor profiler - and how concrete contractors can better understand the data.

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New Civil Engineer

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Network Rail will be conducting a 142M worth of engineering works over this festive period - we give an overview below. The post Network Rail gears up for 142M programme of festive engineering work appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The Center City arena is planned to seat at least 18,500 spectators starting as soon as 2031.

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New Civil Engineer

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The construction of Serbias Morava Corridor Motorway has reached another milestone with the opening of an additional 30km stretch connecting the cities of Kruevac and Vrnjaka Banja, meaning about half of the 112km road is now operational. The post Half of new 112km Serbian motorway now operational appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Record agency loan guarantee, to finalize before Jan. 20, would fund upgrade of 61 hydroelectric plants that generate 3.8 GW of energy; expansion of 4.2 GW of battery energy storage systems; 400 MW of virtual power plants and new transmission infrastructure, said PG&E.

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New Civil Engineer

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The Environment Agency has upgraded the value of its upcoming framework for engineering and construction suppliers to provide support on its assets, primarily related to flooding and water management, to 5.5bn. The post Environment Agency bumps upcoming delivery framework to 5.5bn and provides more details appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Contractor Magazine

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Companies that make an effort to celebrate, perform better over time. Their workforces tend to be more engaged and loyal.

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Construction Placements

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Transform Your Home with a Carport in Sydney from Pioneer Shade Structures Discover the benefits of installing a carport in Sydney. Protect your vehicle from the harsh weather and enhance your outdoor area with Pioneer Shade Structures' stylish carports. The post Transform Your Home with a Carport in Sydney from Pioneer Shade Structures appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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