Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

New version of Trimble’s next-generation paving control platform for smoother, more precise paving surfaces extends the functionality to an additional machine type WESTMINSTER, Colo. — Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today the availability of the Trimble® Roadworks Paving Control Platform for Mills and Cold Planers, extending the functionality of Trimble’s next-generation, 3D paving control system.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Autonomous drone technology, metal reclamation and modular construction topped the list of the biggest contech funding rounds last year.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

BOSTON, Mass. — Newforma , the leader in Project Information Management (PIM) software for architects, engineers, contractors, and owners (AECO) worldwide, is thrilled to announce the release of the Newforma Konekt Procore Connector, a powerful integration that seamlessly bridges the gap between the recently released web-based, cloud-hosted Newforma Konekt platform and the Procore contract administration platform.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Strong awards and cash generation were countered by a large negative charge, according to one financial research analyst.

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Build LLC Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

BUILD picks apart a recent project for keys to improve the efficiency of rentable area The post The Optimized Building appeared first on BUILD Blog.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Executive Vice President Randy Abdallah talks about manufacturing projects, top sectors for growth and industrywide challenges.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

From The Zweig Letter : By Mark Zweig If you take an honest look at people who are really good project managers, you’ll find they have some specific personality traits and abilities that lead to their success. The owners of practically every AEC firm we talk to or work with tell us that they are trying to have better project managers. You don’t have to be a genius to understand that if you do projects as your primary source of income for your business, you are going to want to have capable proje

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The contractor and developer has narrowed the kind of U.S. projects it will take on, targeting certain East Coast sectors above a specific cost.

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Report Tracks Median Home Price Trends in Opportunity Zones ibush Wed, 02/21/2024 - 09:21 Data from the report show that home prices in low-income neighborhoods identified as Opportunity Zones track closely with nationwide price trends The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 defines Opportunity Zones as census tracts in or alongside low-income neighborhoods that meet certain criteria for redevelopment.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The Redwood City, California-based contractor has a “curious, yet cautious” approach to AI and machine learning in construction.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Las Vegas contractor installs series of water docks for luxury-enclave Shoreline Platinum Contracting of Nevada, an Inc. 5000 company, is making waves in the desert as construction is now underway on a series of all-season floating docks for Shoreline, a waterfront enclave at The Island in Lake Las Vegas. As a preferred dock installer, Platinum has begun installing permanent and removable floating docks for exclusive lakeside homes.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Tech leaders are uneasy about generative AI’s shortcomings and the impact on employees as pressure mounts to deploy the technology, Juniper Networks data shows.

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New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

A community interest company (CIC) in Northumberland has leased a section of disused railway to make it an active travel path after the 19th century bridges on the route were prevented from being infilled. The post Disused Northumberland railway to become greenway after bridges saved from infilling appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction News

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The High Court has thrown out a case brought by campaigners against the £1.7bn Stonehenge Tunnel project. Mr Justice Holgate said most of the allegations brought by Save Stonehenge World Heritage Site (SSWHS), which was seeking a judicial review of the project's development consent order,… The post Judge rejects challenge to £1.7bn Stonehenge Tunnel appeared first on Construction News.

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New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The future site for the new £30M Aldridge train station in the West Midlands is being secured and cleared by Network Rail engineers, paving way for construction to begin. The post Site for new £30M train station in West Midlands being secured and cleared appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction News

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

“As a family it’s like we’re stuck in 2016,” says Sadie Cresswell, as the eighth anniversary of the building collapse that killed her father approaches. She has no more understanding of why it happened than she did at the time. “Unfortunately, it’s very much the… The post Didcot Power Station collapse: families and industry await answers eight years on appeared first on Construction News.

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New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Bam has been appointed to construct the new building for a secondary school in Durham where Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (Raac) is present. The post Bam appointed for full rebuild of Raac-afflicted school in Durham appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Contingency planning is a strategic plan to allocate resources, time, and money if “all hell breaks loose” on a project. It considers risk mitigation and planning for a worst-case scenario.  Contingency planning in construction is necessary. You're expected to throw in a percentage to cover a contingency plan in your estimates but is it enough? There is an art to this type of planning and, if project leaders aren’t careful, a contingency plan could cost the company a lot more than lapsed deadlin

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Roads Online

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Construction of the METRONET’s Carlisle elevated train station on the Armadale Line is underway in Western Australia. WA Transport Minister Rita Saffioti said Carlisle, one of seven new stations being built as part of the upgrades, could mark numerous benefits to the community including reduced congestion. “The community is already starting to see how this project will provide significant benefits by reducing congestion, and delivering new public open space and modern infrastructure,

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New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

North Ayrshire Council has reported that its three major flood protection schemes, including the £48M Millport Flood Protection Scheme, remain “on track”. The post Three multi-million pound North Ayrshire flood protection schemes making progress appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Roads Online

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Material provided by Motion Australia When it comes to the safety of workers in the civil construction and earthworks industry, there’s no room for compromise. That’s why 3M is proud to offer a comprehensive range of fall protection equipment designed to keep workers secure at all times. With cutting-edge technology and a commitment to safety, 3M provides reliable solutions that ensure peace of mind on any job site. 3M understands the importance of solid anchorage points in any fall protection

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New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

EDF Energy has extended the outages of the two nuclear reactors at Heysham 1 and two at Hartlepool to conduct steam valve inspections. The post EDF extend outages of four UK nuclear reactors for continued steam valve inspections appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Contractor Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Almost half of this funding will be available as grants or principal forgiveness loans, ensuring funds reach underserved communities most in need of investments in water infrastructure.

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Roads Online

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The finalisation of a $140 million agreement to build a hydrogen hub in Pilbara, WA, means construction on this road and intersection will start this year. The Pilbara Hydrogen Hub will be a centre for hydrogen production and export, with the potential to become an international gateway to Australian-made green steel and iron. Western Australian Premier, Roger Cook, said the hub was a key part in turning WA into a global clean energy powerhouse. “This project will be WA-produced hydrogen

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New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has taken over the criminal investigation into the death of a worker on Laing O’Rourke’s Everton Stadium project. The post HSE takes over investigation of fatality on Everton Stadium site appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Roads Online

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The $230.5 million construction of upgrades to the Monaro Highway, south of Canberra is underway. Work on the new Lanyon Drive Interchange has begun, which will deliver safety improvements as well as reduce congestion. Federal Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King acknowledged the importance of the new developments.

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New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The rail network faces unique biodiversity and resilience challenges. Overcoming them could set the direction for wider infrastructure. The post How to make the rail network climate resilient and nature-positive appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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BDC Network

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

University design to help meet the demand for health professionals 0 qpurcell Wed, 02/21/2024 - 10:52 University Buildings Virginia Commonwealth University is a Page client, and the Dean of the College of Health Professions took time to talk about a pressing healthcare industry need that schools—and architects—can help address. Higher Education University Buildings Healthcare Facilities Laboratories Designers Architects Virtual Reality Virginia Commonwealth University is a Page client, and the D

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Civil Engineer Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Kit homes are now more and more popular around the world. Building a kit home can save you money. By doing most of the work yourself you can make significant savings on labour costs and build an affordable home. Kit homes come in many designs and suit both rural and suburban areas. You can choose […] The post Kit Home Building – 5 finishing steps first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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Wessler Engineering

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

For Eastern Heights Utilities, it’s been business as usual for more than 50 years. Based in rural Greene County, Indiana and serving more than 7,000 connections across six counties, this water utility system contains 12 elevated storage tanks, three wellfields, four booster stations and more than 500 miles of water mains in the distribution system. The utility employs 14 staff who reside within the Greene County limits with the average employee having worked at EHU for more than 20 years; a tigh

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