Former Navy pilot values ‘chain of command’ at his construction firm
Construction Dive
JULY 27, 2023
David Frazier, CEO of Nashville-based Hardaway Construction, employs a mentorship program to help young workers find their path in the industry.
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Oakland, CA Uses ADS® Turnkey Services to Avoid Spills and Reduce Costs
Civil + Structural Engineer
JULY 27, 2023
Oakland California is the largest city in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay area. With a population of over 440,000 residents, Oakland is a major trade center with the tenth busiest port in the US and a total area of 78 square miles. The Oakland Public Works Department owns and operates over 932 miles of sewer mains, ranging from six inches to over 66 inches in diameter, 28,554 sewer structures, and 11 pump stations.
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Stellantis, Samsung SDI plan second US gigafactory
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JULY 27, 2023
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BAM JV bags UK’s largest electricity transmission project
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JULY 27, 2023
BAM in joint venture with Hitachi Energy has clinched the deal to build two major converter stations on the planned electricity superhighway project from Peterhead in Scotland to Drax in Yorkshire. The Eastern Green Link 2 project will see the longest HVDC cable in the UK and is the UK’s single largest electricity transmission project ever. When complete it will provide enough electricity to power 2m UK homes.
How Top Construction Firms Reinvent Cost Control
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Hydraulic fluid leak preliminary cause of NYC crane fire, collapse
Construction Dive
JULY 27, 2023
A leak onto a hot plate near the crane’s engine caused a fire that resulted in the 180-foot-long boom’s crash, according to local media reports.
Firms put on alert for £1.6bn of decarbonisation frameworks
Construction Enquirer
JULY 27, 2023
Procurement body Pagabo has readied firms for two new decarbonisation projects frameworks set to come out to tender in September. Both frameworks will be valued at £1.6bn and run for four years and each will have its own contracting authority. One framework will be dedicated for healthcare schemes, with Great Ormond Street Hospital serving as a sector-specialist host.
Recessionary conditions likely in next year
Construction Dive
JULY 27, 2023
Weakening global and national economies, mixed with high borrowing costs and excess inflation, are poking holes in construction’s outlook, said Associated Builders and Contractors’ chief economist.
Green light for £60m science building revamp
Construction Enquirer
JULY 27, 2023
The next £60m phase of Manchester Science Park has been given the green light by planners. Bruntwood SciTech – a 50/50 joint venture between Bruntwood and Legal & General – will deliver a redevelopment of the Park’s existing Greenheys building to provide 131,000 sq ft of specialist lab space. Enabling works are due to commence later this summer.
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.
Splendora ISD selects LAN as Program Manager for Bond Program
Civil + Structural Engineer
JULY 27, 2023
(Splendora, Texas) The Splendora Independent School District (SISD) has selected Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) to be the Program Manager for the completion of the voter-approved 2022 $201 million bond. LAN will provide program management services, overseeing $86 million for the construction of two new replacement elementary schools on greenfield sites.
Elements Europe wins Digbeth 550 rental flats
Construction Enquirer
JULY 27, 2023
Offsite modular specialist Elements Europe has been confirmed as the main delivery partner a central Birmingham 550-flats build-to-rent scheme. Acting as both the main contractor and offsite manufacturer, Elements Europe will deliver a full turnkey package for the Digbeth scheme known as Smith’s Garden. Client Goodstone Living 4-acre island site will be transformed with six separate blocks centred around 1 acre of private garden.
Even as New-Construction Increases, Lower-Income Households Are Left Behind
The Pro Builder
JULY 27, 2023
Even as New-Construction Increases, Lower-Income Households Are Left Behind ldeakins Thu, 07/27/2023 - 10:35 A recent report by Harvard's Joint Center for Housing Studies reveals that even despite rising construction rates, record-high housing costs are creating insurmountable barriers for lower-income households Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies 2023 State of the Nation’s Housing report reveals that while home prices and rents are decelerating, a record number of renters are severely c
Logicor lines-up Benniman for record redevelopment
Construction Enquirer
JULY 27, 2023
Developer Logicor is set to begin its largest scheme in the UK with Benniman Construction Group lined-up as main contractor. Work will begin on site by the end of the year and be completed by the start of 2025. Benniman will build 800,000 sq ft of modern logistics across 38.5 acres at Logicor Park Daventry in the Midlands. Detailed planning consent has been secured for three new warehouses from 135,000 sq ft to 385,000 sq ft, as well as two on-site gyms, shower facilities and cycle path.
Explore How Generative AI Is Optimizing Every Construction Stage
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Civil infrastructure geoprofessionals are ready to adopt the cloud, new report says
Civil + Structural Engineer
JULY 27, 2023
CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND – Seequent , The Bentley Subsurface Company, today announced the findings of its latest Geoprofessionals Data Management Report, which looks at the trends, challenges, and opportunities in geoscience data. Jo Knight, Chief Customer Officer, Seequent Jo Knight, Chief Customer Officer, Seequent, said, “As civil infrastructure projects become larger, and budgets become tighter, it’s more crucial than ever for organisations to garner greater value from their data.
£300m Man City stadium extension approved
Construction Enquirer
JULY 27, 2023
Manchester City FC has got the planning thumbs up for a £300m expansion of its Etihad Stadium. It is anticipated that main construction works will commence on-site in November, with John Sisk widely expected to be named main contractor shortly. The project will boost the ground’s capacity from 54,000 to 60,000 while creating a “best-in-class fan experience and year-round entertainment and leisure destination.
Energy Efficiency Proves a Valuable Selling Point in NAR Sustainability Report
The Pro Builder
JULY 27, 2023
Energy Efficiency Proves a Valuable Selling Point in NAR Sustainability Report ldeakins Thu, 07/27/2023 - 10:45 A 2023 sustainability report from the National Association of Realtors reveals that homebuyers are prioritizing energy efficiency when consulting with real estate professionals An industry-wide shift toward sustainable living is impacting not just the way people are living in their homes, but also their buying habits before they become homeowners.
BST Global Launches AEC Industry’s First Suite of AI-Powered Project Intelligence™ Solutions
Civil + Structural Engineer
JULY 27, 2023
Tampa, FL, USA (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BST Global officially launched the first suite of AI-powered project intelligence solutions designed specifically for architecture, engineering and consultancy firms on July 14, 2023. The company’s newest offerings include BST Insights, Resource Management powered by Audere, BST11 Work Management and BST11 ERP.
Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors
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Homebuyer Optimism Increases as Residential Construction Accelerates
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JULY 27, 2023
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RED7MARINE COMPLETES THE UK’S FIRST INSTALLATION OF NEARSHORE ARTIFICAL NESTING STRUCTURES FOR THE OFFSHORE WIND INDUSTRY
Civil + Structural Engineer
JULY 27, 2023
Leading marine construction contractor, Red7Marine, has recently completed the installation of three nearshore artificial nesting structures along the East Coast of England on behalf of Ørsted, the global leader in offshore wind. The structures are required as a part of the Development Consent Order for the Hornsea 3 Offshore Windfarm as an ecological compensation measure for a vulnerable seabird species– the Black-legged kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla).
High Interest Rates, Low Savings Could Delay Necessary Home Renovations
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JULY 27, 2023
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JULY 27, 2023
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No Relief for Summer Buyers as the Rate Hike Saga Continues
The Pro Builder
JULY 27, 2023
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Benefits Of Using A Modular Building
Civil Engineer Blog
JULY 27, 2023
Thanks to new advancements, modular buildings are no longer only used for temporary purposes. Today, many people use modular buildings for housing in urban environments and remote locations. Some businesses also store their retail items in modular buildings. Besides these benefits, there are many other reasons why a modular building is worth considering.
Complex groundwater management aids Elephant and Castle ticket hall construction
New Civil Engineer
JULY 27, 2023
Construction of a new London Undeground ticket hall in south London called for some complex ground engineering to protect the running tunnels. The post Complex groundwater management aids Elephant and Castle ticket hall construction appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Elon Musk’s Boring Co. digs more tunnels for Vegas Loop
Equipment World
JULY 27, 2023
Two Boring Company tunneling machines emerged July 10 after creating links for new stations on the Vegas Loop underground transportation system.
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Downer unveils new asphalt manufacturing facility
Roads Online
JULY 27, 2023
Downer has commissioned a new asphalt manufacturing facility in Launceston, Tasmania. The $10.5 million facility will be capable of producing products that incorporate a high proportion of recycled products, such as waste glass, soft plastics and up to 30 per cent reclaimed asphalt pavement. Related stories: Drilling begins on M1 extension Australia’s longest green track used as part of Parramatta Light Rail $82M upgrade complete on Yatala South Interchange This includes the company’s Reconophal
Rejected £300M Oxfordshire road scheme to be assessed by Planning Inspectorate
New Civil Engineer
JULY 27, 2023
The government has decided to call in a planning application for a £300M road scheme in Didcot that was rejected by Oxfordshire County Council last week. The post Rejected £300M Oxfordshire road scheme to be assessed by Planning Inspectorate appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Bam to co-deliver £2bn ‘electricity superhighway’
Construction News
JULY 27, 2023
Bam has been chosen to build converter stations at each end of a £2bn undersea “electricity superhighway” between Scotland and England. The planned Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2) connection between Peterhead in Aberdeenshire and Drax in North Yorkshire is described by National Grid as the… The post Bam to co-deliver £2bn ‘electricity superhighway’ appeared first on Construction News.
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