Construction Dive

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Four years after the disaster that killed three workers, the Orleans Parish District Attorney said OSHA’s long settlement talks hindered the case.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 11, 2023

PhiusCon 2023 Heads to Houston, Texas qpurcell Wed, 10/11/2023 - 11:03 PhiusCon, the leading passive building conference for climate-specific zero energy design, construction, and building science, heads to Houston this November 7-10, 2023. Hosted by Phius , a non-profit organization committed to decarbonizing the built environment, the conference brings together building science experts, manufacturers, and attendees who all seek to learn about and reduce the impact of buildings as a contributin

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Despite firms’ stable profit margins and expanding sales, the economy faces several challenges that could affect construction, said ABC’s chief economist.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Industry Leaders Warn of Economic Risks Caused by Soaring Mortgage Rates ldeakins Wed, 10/11/2023 - 10:26 Three industry giants recently addressed Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to warn of the adverse effects ongoing interest rate hikes could have on the housing market The National Association of Realtors (NAR), the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), and the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), recently addressed a letter to Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell expressing con

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Cost Control

Construction Dive

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The extra capacity will help the battery maker supply Toyota with lithium batteries in a new supply deal.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 11, 2023

New automated and AI-driven software solutions offer advanced mapping, management, reporting and real-time data collection tools.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The government’s decision to re-phase High Speed 2’s (HS2’s) Euston terminus by two years has caused issues with London tunnelling including lost efficiencies, according to a chief engineer on the project. The post HS2 | Deferral of Euston station leads to lost efficiencies in London tunnelling appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The building software and hardware firm partnered with higher-ed schools to establish the facilities amid the construction industry’s labor crunch.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The Clark County Public Transit Benefit Area Authority has officially opened The Vine on Mill Plain, a bus rapid transit line in the Vancouver, Washington, area that was designed by an HDR-led team. In a Sept. 30 grand opening event sponsored in part by HDR, the community celebrated the opening of its second BRT line. Service began Oct. 1. The Mill Plain BRT Project is a $50 million project that runs approximately 10 miles along Mill Plain Boulevard between historic downtown Vancouver and the gr

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Speaker: Dylan Secrest

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Construction Management

The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Housing Markets Heat Up: 98 of 100 Largest US Metros Are Overvalued ldeakins Wed, 10/11/2023 - 10:39 As home prices continue to rise nationwide, houses in the majority of U.S. metros are selling above their historical norms A new report from Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University has revealed that homes are selling above their historical price levels in 98 out of the 100 largest U.S. metropolitan areas.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 11, 2023

EXTON, Pa. – Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, Infotech ® , a leader in infrastructure construction software solutions, and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), a nonprofit, nonpartisan association representing transportation departments in 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, today announced an initiative to support digital delivery for departments of transportation.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Adjustable-Rate Mortgages Surge as Fixed Mortgage Rates Peak ldeakins Wed, 10/11/2023 - 10:45 Homebuyers are turning to adjustable-rate mortgages as the average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage reaches a two-decade high The 30-year fixed mortgage rate reached its highest point since 2000 last week, but adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) experienced a decrease in rates, leading to an uptick in ARM applications.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Farrat’s Commercial Manager for STRUKTRA® Chris Lister discusses the role of structural thermal breaks in facades. Chris Lister “It is already understood in the industry that facades serve multiple functions in the building envelope, making the integration of thermal breaks crucial for several reasons including- enhanced energy performance maintaining the integrity of the thermal envelope, controlling condensation and fulfilling fire performance criteria.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Why Is So Much Housing Stock Sitting Vacant? ldeakins Wed, 10/11/2023 - 10:50 Amid a historic housing inventory shortage, more than 5 million U.S. homes are vacant, according to a new LendingTree report A recent analysis of the 2022 American Community Survey by LendingTree reveals approximately 5.5 million vacant housing units in the 50 largest metro areas, creating an 8% housing vacancy rate.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 11, 2023

MANCHESTER, N.H. — Newforma unveiled its new branding and dove deep into the benefits of their newly launched cloud-hosted and web-based Newforma Konekt platform at the Newforma World user conference in Chandler, Arizona, Oct. 1-4. In addition to four days of peer-led education sessions, Newforma workshops, and networking events, Newforma World hosted keynote speakers Giovanna Brasfield (“United in Diversity: The Transformative Impact of Inclusive Collaboration in the AECO Industry̶

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Tunnelling technology start-up hyperTunnel has signed a deal with engineering firm AmcoGiffen to use its systems in the UK rail sector. The post AmcoGiffen signs partnership deal with tunnelling start-up hyperTunnel appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Equipment World

OCTOBER 11, 2023

A new generation of Yanmar Compact Equipment’s largest mini excavator models has been released with the ViO80-7 and SV100-7. Details Equipment World.

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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 11, 2023

Knowsley Council has launched procurement for its £100M highways maintenance programme. The post Knowsley Council council seeks contractors for £100M highways works contracts appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Roads Online

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Material supplied by InEight We’ve all heard the familiar saying, “Garbage in, garbage out.” In construction, we could rephrase it as, “Bad input, bad outcomes.” Because whilst there’s no shortage in the quantity of data being produced at any given moment during a capital project, what matters even more is the quality.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Argyll and Bute in Scotland has suffered from severe landslides closing many roads and leaving the council fearful that large boulders, some over 70t, are “unstable”. The post Road chaos in Argyll and Bute amidst severe landslides and unstable 70t boulders appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Extranet Evolution

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Former UK BIM Task Group head Mark Bew, also co-founder of the PCSG consultancy business acquired by Bentley Systems in 2020, has stepped down as CEO of Bentley’s Cohesive group. The opening day of Bentley Systems Year In Infrastructure 2023 event in Singapore has seen several new senior executive appointments. Inevitably that also means some familiar names have moved.

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The future of construction is sustainable, efficient, and cost-conscious. This guide offers a practical roadmap for reducing material waste, optimizing energy use, and integrating sustainable design principles. Discover how innovative construction firms are leveraging circular economy strategies, digital tracking, and energy-smart building solutions to reduce expenses and stay ahead of regulatory shifts.

Sustainability

New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 11, 2023

This year’s Inspiring Women in Construction and Engineering Awards, organised by Construction News and New Civil Engineer, recognised individuals and teams that have made outstanding contributions to gender diversity. The post Sector’s strength in diversity championed at Inspiring Women Awards 2023 appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Placements

OCTOBER 11, 2023

TSGENCO Recruitment 2023 for Assistant Engineers | 339 Posts | 29-10-2023 TSGENCO Recruitment 2023 for Assistant Engineers with 339 Posts vacancies, last date to apply for this job is 29-10-2023 The post TSGENCO Recruitment 2023 for Assistant Engineers | 339 Posts | 29-10-2023 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Engineering 105

New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Northern Ireland’s Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has published a tender seeking contractors for an £83M contract to provide professional services for its Transport and Road Asset Management (TRAM) programmes. The post NI Department for Infrastructure calls for contractors to join £83M road asset management programme appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Roads Online

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The Victorian Government has commenced this year’s road maintenance blitz to improve the safety, efficiency and longevity of regional roads. Between now and June 2024, works will be carried out on-road repairs, inspecting and maintaining bridges, traffic lights and signage as well as controlling vegetation on roadsides to minimise bushfire risk on the state’s road corridors.

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Construction Management

New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Our climate has changed. Our buildings have not. Places of refuge, work and safety, buildings remain a crucial aspect of our everyday lives. Despite this, we are yet to take steps to protect our infrastructure against the already present effects of climate change. Our future… The post Infrastructure resilience is the forgotten emergency appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Placements

OCTOBER 11, 2023

India’s Real Estate Market Hits a Six-Year High Amid Economic Revival In 2023, India's real estate market is witnessing a significant upswing driven by a surge in residential demand, urbanization, and favorable investment conditions. Dive into the comprehensive analysis of this booming sector, shedding light on the economic narratives contributing to its growth.

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Roads Online

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Inland Rail has released designs for the Seymour-Avenel Road bridge in Victoria. The Seymour-Avenel Road bridge is too low for double-stacked freight trains, requiring Inland Rail and construction partner McConnell Dowell to replace it with a higher bridge in the same location. The design includes a 35-metre span bridge, about 3.2 metres higher than the existing structure and incorporates earth embankments sympathetic to the surrounding environment and retaining walls to reduce impact on Avenel

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