Construction Dive

JULY 20, 2023

The free camp tours jobsites in the city, provides safety orientation and advertises the perks of a career in the trades.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 20, 2023

COLUMBUS – With rapid economic growth happening throughout the state, Governor Mike DeWine put funding into the recent transportation budget to allow the Ohio Department of Transportation to conduct a $10 million study to look at the state’s transportation needs now and into the future. The consulting team has been selected and the study will launch in August.

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Construction Dive

JULY 20, 2023

With four operating companies and a nearly 75-year history, the Southwest firm is poised to take on new opportunities, said Wendy Cohen.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 20, 2023

Galliard Homes has secured approval from Lewisham Planning Committee to transform Leegate Shopping Centre in Lee Green, South East London into a residential tower. A building of up to 15 storeys containing 562 new homes designed by Rolfe Judd Architecture can now be constructed on the 1.92-hectare brownfield site currently occupied by the 1960s shopping centre.

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Construction Dive

JULY 20, 2023

The project represents another infrastructure win for the U.K.-based contractor funded by U.S. public works dollars.

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Construction Dive

JULY 20, 2023

The Shimmick/Traylor/Granite joint venture is seeking the sum from the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 20, 2023

In a bounce-back year, Hampshire-based civil engineering contractor Knights Brown has recorded turnover of over £100m for the first time. The 13% jump in revenue also saw the firm turnaround portability generating a pre-tax profit of £2m after a £33,000 loss in 2022. Managing director, Kevin Valentine, said: “Our focus is on establishing a sound financial footing that will support long-term growth and create opportunities for our people. “I’m delighted we’ve been able to break throug

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Construction Dive

JULY 20, 2023

The regulation update will explicitly mandate that employers provide appropriately sized safety gear, which could better protect more workers, especially women.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 20, 2023

London developer Sellar has secured planning permission to build 444 purpose-built student homes, office and retail space at King’s Place in Southwark. Site owner Southwark Homes brought in Sellar as development manager to advance the student accommodation project replacing earlier plans for a hotel and flats at the Harper Road and Borough High Street site.

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Construction Management

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 20, 2023

NEW YORK – The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) has announced the regional finalists of the 2023 ASME Innovation Showcase (ISHOW), the prestigious international accelerator of hardware-led social innovation. Eight social ventures from throughout the Americas and United Kingdom will pitch their innovative solutions and participate in an extensive design and engineering review with judges in a virtual event beginning July 18.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 20, 2023

A glazing and roofing contractor which has been in business for nearly 200 years has ceased trading with the loss of 49 jobs. The Enquirer reported last month that the owners of Norman & Underwood were working with Begbies Traynor to find a buyer. But Begbies Traynor has now been appointed administrator at the business after no suitable offers came forward.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 20, 2023

KWK Architects, a Lawrence Group Company, is proud to announce that Principal Paul Wuennenberg, AIA, LEED AP has been awarded the Association of College and University Housing Officers – International (ACUHO-I) Outstanding Corporate Friend Award. Wuennenberg received the distinguished award during the association’s annual Conference & Expo held this year on June 26-29 in Portland, Oregon.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 20, 2023

M&S bosses have aimed a withering attack at Michael Gove after the Levelling Up Secretary refused plans to demolish and rebuild its flagship store on Oxford Street. Gove’s decision to go against the recommendation of his planning inspectors was described as “pathetic” and “nonsensical” by M&S CEO Stuart Machin. Plans for a new ten-storey steel and glass office complex on the site have been approved by Westminster City Council the GLA and planning inspector D

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 20, 2023

ST. LOUIS, MO – Kwame Building Group (KWAME) has added three new project team members with Davidra Smith as Accounting Manager, Lee Anderson and Tarun Kumar as Project Engineers. Smith brings more than 25 years of accounting experience with a focus on the construction and commercial real estate industries. As Accounting Manager, she ensures the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting and analysis and provides company financial information to guide decisions about strategy.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 20, 2023

After Several Months of Gains, Single-Family Home Starts Dropped in June ibush Thu, 07/20/2023 - 07:11 Census data for permits, starts, and completions shows a rate of 935,000 single‐family housing starts in June, which is 7% below the revised May figure of 1,005,000 After four straight months of gains, home building activity dipped in June, with single-family home builders feeling headwinds from elevated construction costs and rising mortgage rates.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 20, 2023

There are many reasons to adopt integrated construction software, including flexibility, organization, and project management.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 20, 2023

Home Remodeling Activity Expected to Continue Softening Through 2023 ibush Thu, 07/20/2023 - 09:41 Harvard's Joint Center for Housing Studies' Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity shows annual spending on home improvements and repairs is expected to decrease through 2023 and into 2024 According to the latest data from the Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University, annual expenditures for improvements and repairs to owner-occupied homes is expect

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Risk Management

Construction Enquirer

JULY 20, 2023

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has appointed Morgan Sindall to build a £25m diagnostic centre. The 40,000 sq ft building will be situated next to the Quadram Institute on the Norwich Research Park, connecting the pre-existing infrastructure at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital to the new services. A steel frame will be installed with brick façade in keeping with the rest of the University Hospital estate.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 20, 2023

Austin's Housing Market Is Growing, and Spurring Innovation Along the Way ibush Thu, 07/20/2023 - 10:06 Home builders aren't known for being on the leading edge, but for those looking to innovate, one Texas city is allowing them to test new ideas As the fastest growing city in the U.S. and the nation's 10th largest, Austin faces its share of challenges, with housing starts down and median existing home prices at more than six times the median household income in 2022.

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Prodyogi

JULY 20, 2023

Bearings in surveying can be designated by two methods as Whole Circle Bearing System (WCB) or Azimuthal System and Quadrantal Bearing System (QB) or Reduced Bearing System.Before proceeding with this video, it is important to have a clear understanding of the terms "meridians," "true north," and "magnetic north.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 20, 2023

Fannie Mae Raises Its Forecasts for Single-Family Housing Starts and Mortgage Originations ibush Thu, 07/20/2023 - 10:55 Fannie Mae upgraded its single-family housing starts forecast for 2023 by 72,000 units and its 2023 forecast for mortgage originations from $1.59 trillion to $1.62 trillion The continuing shortage of homes shows no signs of easing, and the dearth of existing homes for sale is driving a resurgence of home-price growth and supporting increased construction of new homes.

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Sustainability

Construction Placements

JULY 20, 2023

TPSC Recruitment 2023 for Junior Engineers | 400 Posts | 24-08-2023 TPSC Recruitment 2023 for Junior Engineers with 400 Posts vacancies, the last date to apply for this job is 24-08-2023 The post TPSC Recruitment 2023 for Junior Engineers | 400 Posts | 24-08-2023 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 20, 2023

Network Rail has “considerable work to do” on drainage and earthworks management, the rail regulator has reported. The post Regulator says Network Rail must improve on drainage, earthworks, structures and vegetation management appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Civil Engineer Blog

JULY 20, 2023

Many construction workers are required to ‘work at height’ but what does this mean and what are the necessary health and safety procedures that need to be implemented? In this article we will answer both of these questions and provide you with all of the information you need. Working at height is extremely dangerous which […] The post Guide to Working at Height first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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Engineering 98

New Civil Engineer

JULY 20, 2023

Oxfordshire County Council planning committee has rejected a £300M scheme to build a new dual carriageway, new bridges and a bypass near Didcot, against the planning authority's recommendation. The post Oxfordshire County Council rejects £300M Didcot road scheme against planning advice appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Management

Roads Online

JULY 20, 2023

Flocon Engineering’s manufacturing process and facilities have been developed over more than four decades. Roads & Infrastructure speaks with one of the company’s most experienced employees to see how these systems and methods have been adapted over time. E ver since its introduction to the roads and infrastructure markets more than 40 years ago, Flocon Engineering has remained at the forefront of equipment development.

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BDC Network

JULY 20, 2023

Transform your work environment with biophilic design 0 qpurcell Thu, 07/20/2023 - 15:18 Biophilic Design Lauren Elliott, Director of Interior Design, Design Collaborative, shares various ways biophilic design elements can be incorporated into the office space. Lauren Elliott, RID, NCIDQ Office Buildings Designers Biophilic Design Daylighting Designs Two significant elements of a thriving workspace are the connection to nature and natural light.

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Building Design Collaboration Building Materials Landscaping 98

Vin Civilworld

JULY 20, 2023

Fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC), an advanced form of Reinforced Cement Concrete is finding wide applications these days. Fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC) is a versatile and durable composite material consisting of a cementitious matrix with uniformly dispersed fibers. The addition of discontinuous, discrete fibers to cement, mortar or concrete mixes can enhance the concrete properties.

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