Construction Dive

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Employers and HR teams must contend with a polarized electorate — also known as their employees — as the November U.S. election nears.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Los Angeles, CA – COWI, a leading global engineering consultancy has reached a major milestone in California by successfully completing the move of the 290’ steel network tied arch for the McKinley Grade Separation Project in the City of Corona, California. The bridge was moved with self propelled modular transporters (SPMTs) from the staging yard to its final position and crossed Sampson Avenue, the Arlington Flood Control Channel, and two BNSF mainline tracks.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 18, 2024

In the competitive construction world, having a strong sales strategy is essential for sustaining and growing your business. A well-defined approach can increase your project pipeline and create lasting client relationships. It will give you a framework for generating leads, closing deals, and ultimately increasing revenue through nurturing existing accounts, thought leadership, and practical pricing discussions.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 18, 2024

BOSTON, MA – STV, a leading professional services firm that plans, designs and manages infrastructure projects across North America, today announced it has played a key role in securing a $472 million MPDG Mega grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). This historic federal award, the largest in MBTA’s history, will fund the replacement of North Station’s Draw One Bridge over the Charles River.

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 This guide details how industry leaders are replacing outdated budgeting with incremental funding, adopting regional procurement, and using digital tools for real-time financial oversight.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

OCTOBER 18, 2024

7 design lessons for future-proofing academic medical centers 0 qpurcell Fri, 10/18/2024 - 08:32 Healthcare Facilities HOK’s Paul Strohm and Scott Rawlings and Indiana University Health’s Jim Mladucky share strategies for planning and designing academic medical centers that remain impactful for generations to come. Higher Education University Buildings Healthcare Facilities Designers Architects Academic medical centers (AMCs) are training grounds for physicians and destinations for leading-edge

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 18, 2024

While profit margins for home sellers remain high, they have decreased slightly in the last quarter due to flattening home prices. According to nationwide property data provider ATTOM's most recent U.S. Home Sales Report, homeowners earned a 55.6% profit margin on typical home and condo sales during Q3 2024. While seller profits remain near record levels—averaging just under $130,000—the national margin has gradually declined since peaking at 64% in 2022.

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OCTOBER 18, 2024

McIlheran will assist with leading raSmith’s team of site planners, civil engineers, & landscape architects whowork on projects across the U.S. BROOKFIELD, Wis. — raSmith, a multi-disciplined civil and structural engineering and surveying firm, has announced the promotion of Paul McIlheran to assistant director of site design services. Previously a senior project manager, McIlheran brings nearly three decades of site planning and design expertise to his new role.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 18, 2024

As peak moving season comes to an end, home services company Thumbtack analyzed local and long-distance moving trends to get a sense of where homebuyers are headed next. While long-distance moves are common, many relocations are local, with 44% happening within five miles. For instance, Atlanta saw the most local relocations. Meanwhile, Austin led in long-distance moves, with many people choosing to leave the city.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Data analysis conducted by NCE has uncovered that National Highways was only able to complete 54% of its planned vehicles restraint system (VRS) inspections over the 2023/2024 financial year. The post National Highways only completed 54% of its planned crash barrier inspections last year appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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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

The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Ivory Innovations, a nonprofit organization that supports affordable housing initiatives, recently announced this year’s Hack-A-House winners. Hack-A-House is a 24-hour virtual event designed to inspire students to create solutions for the housing affordability crisis. During the event, participants collaborate with peers, experts, and judges to tackle housing challenges.

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For Construction Pros

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Rental's Editor's Choice Award zeroes in on the hottest, most cutting-edge new products within the rental equipment space. Here are the winners of the 2024 Rental Editor's Choice Awards.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The construction industry is undergoing a digital transformation driven by remote work, digital tools, and automation. However, with different skill levels for different age groups, a generational technology gap has developed in the industry. According to For Construction Pros, companies need to encourage cross-generational collaboration, embrace new ideas, and foster a culture of innovation in order to overcome this gap.

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The Construction Index

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Construction starts this month on a new £300m teaching and research building at the University of Glasgow.

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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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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The chancellor met today (18 October) with senior business leaders at the inaugural meeting of the British Investment Taskforce to accelerate investment in infrastructure. The post British Infrastructure Taskforce launched to support government plans appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Construction Index

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Accounts filed by private equity-owned utilities contractor OCU Group show 34% year-on-year revenue growth but finance costs plunging it into losses.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Aecom has been selected by Tesla to provide design services on one of the globe’s most extensive battery energy storage systems (BESS), designed to support offshore wind power. The post Aecom collaborates with Tesla on battery energy storage system for Hornsea 3 wind farm appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Construction Index

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The government has commissioned a review of environmental regulations and builders are hoping it might lead to change.

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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

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Autodesk CEO Andrew Anagnost has told industry that the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution is now underway after some years of frustrating hype. The post Industry moving ‘beyond experimenting’ with AI says Autodesk CEO appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Placements

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Build, Buy, or Rent: Navigating Australia’s Housing Crisis Australia's housing crisis presents a complex decision: should you build, buy, or rent? This post breaks down each option with insights into the 2024 market. The post Build, Buy, or Rent: Navigating Australia’s Housing Crisis appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Suffolk County Council has written to the government asking for £20M that is “urgently needed” to support flood prevention works after the “catastrophic events” of last October during Storm Babet. The post Suffolk asks Defra for £20M for flood prevention works after ‘catastrophic’ Storm Babet appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Equipment World

OCTOBER 18, 2024

On The Dirt, a Blue Diamond Attachments expert answers all your questions about how to pick the right attachment.

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Construction Management

New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has signed agreements with Dominion Energy and X-energy to acquire 620MW of generation capacity from small modular reactors (SMRs) as part of efforts to meet its growing energy needs and net zero commitments. The post Amazon to buy 620MW of small modular reactor capacity to power USA datacentres appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Law

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Construction clients for major projects are urged to ‘buy now’ rather than wait for more economic uncertainty or else risk having no bidders when they go to tender in an overheated market, in a report from cost consultants Core Five. A labour supply crush also looms, the report warns. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 18, 2024

For the past 18 months, we at Biodiversity Units UK have done a deep dive into Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and property development, and it revealed just how complex this space is. The learning curve has been steep for everyone. BNG has added a whole… The post Ensuring Biodiversity Net Gain certainty and avoiding the Nightmare Scenario for developers appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Law

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Collapse of a dockside crane has led to a £750,000 fine for health and safety failings for ship repair specialist A&P Falmouth. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details. If you don't have an account, you can get free access to the news on this site and receive a free newsletter on Fridays by creating a Newsletter account.

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Construction Management

New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Students from Christ Church Bentinck School’s Eco Club have completed the planting at Marylebone flyover rain gardens for Transport for London (TfL), which represent the largest sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) installed in central London. The post TfL completes central London’s largest SuDS at Marylebone flyover rain gardens appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Construction Index

OCTOBER 18, 2024

A manufacturer of timber systems for low rise housing is planning its UK expansion.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 18, 2024

ABC, AGC, ACEC contributions already top their totals for the full 2020 election cycle, while labor union spending is steady or slightly up from past elections.

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