Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

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

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FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The digital mapping system is being implemented on projects delivered through the Repairs and Maintenance Framework with Northumbrian Water Group. Esh Construction has showcased the latest in UK digital mapping innovations on site after helping to shape the technology’s development with Northumbrian Water Group (NWG). The National Underground Asset Register (NUAR) was created by the Geospatial Commission to digitally map data on underground power cables and utility services across the UK.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The first increase since September highlights the ongoing presence of material price volatility, said Anirban Basu, Associated Builders and Contractors’ chief economist.

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Q4 2023 Best Quarter for Townhouse Construction in 17 Years ibush Tue, 02/20/2024 - 13:38 Prospects for townhouse construction were bright during the final quarter of 2023, and long-run prospects for this housing type look positive, too Single-family construction may have been weak during 2023, but by contrast, townhouse construction during the fourth quarter last year was going strong, according to analysis of U.S.

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 This guide details how industry leaders are replacing outdated budgeting with incremental funding, adopting regional procurement, and using digital tools for real-time financial oversight.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

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The White House is also expected to delay the transition to electric vehicles in a revision to the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed emissions regulation.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Although demand for electric vehicles has slowed, EV-related projects are continuing to help power the construction industry.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2024

WSP Global is a world leading Engineering and Professional Services firm, with the goal of supporting communities in planning, designing, managing and engineering complex projects across verticals such as transportation and infrastructure, property, earth and environment, and more. The company is using DatuBIM , a cloud-based constrction data analytics and management platform, to monitor the progress and quality of an extension of the existing red line of the Jerusalem Light Rail.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The White House must adjust how it implements requirements for construction materials or risk weakening the impact of federal infrastructure funding, the groups said in a petition.

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Yes, Rents Are Cooling, But How Much Varies by Market ibush Tue, 02/20/2024 - 11:38 Excess supply has helped to slow rent increases in some markets, and rent growth is moderating across a wider range of markets than in previous years, but housing affordability remains a concern Rental markets are finally cooling, according to a recently released report from the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University.

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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.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The contractor is teaming up with designer Jacobs to build the first portion of the 200-mile, $2.8 billion highway overhaul.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Jay Chiglo Addresses Changes in Design-Build Delivery in Latest Experts Talk Interview The design-build delivery method has gained popularity in transportation infrastructure for its perceived speed compared to traditional methods, but it has also faced growing pains, with many large projects experiencing claims and disputes. In response, industry stakeholders are reevaluating the use of fixed-price design-build and exploring the advantages of progressive design-build to mitigate these challenge

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Our customer community feels positive about job prospects for women in construction - now here's how to take that "job" and make it a "career"!

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FEBRUARY 20, 2024

NATIONAL engineering consultancy Rodgers Leask has been awarded a place on a procurement framework with the University of Cumbria, achieving the highest score of any of the bidders in the chosen lot. The opportunity was secured by the team at the firm’s Liverpool office – which specialises in civil and structural engineering – led by director Chris Pollett.

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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

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

High Speed 2 (HS2) engineers have successfully moved an 84m, 300t steel viaduct section into place over the motorway network in north Warwickshire. The post HS2 | 84m viaduct section moved into place over M42/M6 link roads appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Equipment World

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The race-inspired package gets knobbier tires, a lifted off-road suspension, a cat-back exhaust and other NISMO Off-Road accessories.

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New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Management of the UK’s rail infrastructure and services has moved closer to being unified under the “guiding mind” of Great British Railways (GBR) with the publication of the draft Rail Reform Bill today, 20 February. The post Draft Rail Reform Bill published to move sector towards ‘guiding mind’ of Great British Railways appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Placements

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

PSPCL Recruitment 2024 for Junior Engineer (JE) | 544 Posts | 01-03-2024 PSPCL Recruitment 2024 for Junior Engineer (JE) with 544 Posts vacancies, last date to apply is 01-03-2024 The post PSPCL Recruitment 2024 for Junior Engineer (JE) | 544 Posts | 01-03-2024 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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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

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The UK will not realise its offshore wind ambitions without rapidly expanding the port infrastructure. We need to think differently to seize this unprecedented opportunity. The post Port expansion: The £4bn foundation for offshore wind appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Placements

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2024 for Assistant Commandant | 70 Posts | 06-03-2024 Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2024 for Assistant Commandant with 70 Posts vacancies, last date to apply is 06-03-2024 The post Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2024 for Assistant Commandant | 70 Posts | 06-03-2024 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The government has announced it is backing the proposal to construct a new train station in St Athan, a village in the Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales. The post Transport secretary backs new railway station for the Vale of Glamorgan in South Wales appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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For Construction Pros

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The new product expands Weiler's offerings, and is slated to go into production in late 2024.

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New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Ministers from the Scottish National Party (SNP) have slammed the UK government’s infrastructure procurement, saying there is “£100bn overspend in infrastructure projects without even digging too deeply”. The post SNP ministers say government’s poor infrastructure procurement has led to £100bn overspend appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Contractor Magazine

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Impact housing uses design expertise—including in-wall carrier systems from Geberit—to deliver thousands of new living units.

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New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

A new forum for infrastructure investors has made a recommendation for the UK to scale up public/private infrastructure partnerships to manage major project risk and improve their investment grade. The post Investment forum champions public/private partnerships for faster green infrastructure investment appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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For Construction Pros

FEBRUARY 20, 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

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New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Flying drones beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) of the operator to benefit infrastructure inspections could become legal under new proposals from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). The post Proposal tabled for drones to be flown beyond line of sight for infrastructure inspection appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Linxup

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Effective fleet operations play a crucial role in optimizing your organization's performance and productivity, all while minimizing expenses and mitigating potential risks. It's not surprising that the latest Fleet Management data indicates that the predominant priorities in [2024] include cost reduction, heightened operational efficiency, and enhanced driver productivity.

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New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The Irish government will provide €800M (£685M) funding for all-Ireland priorities, including a major new road, a bridge, train services and the redevelopment of Casement Park stadium. The post £685M committed for all-Ireland investments including roads, bridge and Casement Park appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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