Construction Dive

MAY 7, 2024

The number of injuries, however, increased substantially, according to a New York City Department of Buildings report.

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MAY 7, 2024

Hexagon, the global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies, today announced the acquisition of Xwatch Safety Solutions. Xwatch provides machine control hardware and software technologies designed to enhance safety protocols on construction sites. This includes height control, slew control, and rated capacity indication (RCI) for heavy machinery, allowing operators to limit an excavator’s height and set side boundaries to define a working

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Construction Dive

MAY 7, 2024

The Montana- and Florida-based contractors are on tap to build the disputed $500 million oil pipeline tunnels between the state’s Upper and Lower peninsulas.

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The Pro Builder

MAY 7, 2024

Timber Talk Episode 2: Building a Greener Future with Sustainable Wood Solutions drubin Tue, 05/07/2024 - 16:19 Engineered Wood Sponsored sponsored In this episode, Kevin DeMars, CEO of Thermory USA, continues the conversation with host Nigel Maynard on the sustainability aspects of thermally modified wood. Tune in as DeMars clears up misconceptions around thermal modification and emphasizes the company’s commitment to quality and innovation.

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Construction Dive

MAY 7, 2024

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MAY 7, 2024

Hawthorne, N.J. : Registration is open for SuperPile ’24 taking place June 12–14 at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis. This three-day event is supported by technical committees of both DFI and ADSC. A highlight of the program is the keynote address “Life-Cycle-Based Considerations in Design of Driven Piles,” being delivered by Jason DeJong, Ph.D., University of California, Davis.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 7, 2024

CHICAGO – The Northeast chapter of the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) has named Sarah Patrie, PE, as its new executive director. In her new role, Patrie will advance PCI’s marketing, technical, and educational efforts in New England and New York State. Before joining PCI’s Northeast chapter, Patrie was vice president of transportation services at the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of New York State, serving as a technical expert addressing New York’s political, legal, and reg

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MAY 7, 2024

Residential Building Wages Rise Again in March ibush Tue, 05/07/2024 - 14:04 Wage growth for residential building workers continued during March, but at a slower pace than during the previous month Although residential building workers’ wages continue to grow during March, the pace of growth slowed from February's 6.2% year-over-year (YOY) growth rate.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 7, 2024

Toronto – Leading international engineering consultancy COWI in collaboration with BOT Construction Group has achieved a critical milestone in the construction of the North Bridge by successfully achieving continuity within Spans 2 and 3 of the bridge’s superstructure between the segmentally built cantilevers. This achievement marks a significant step forward in the completion of the William Halton Parkway extension project in Oakville, Ontario.

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MAY 7, 2024

EPA Introduces a New Certification: Energy Star NextGen ibush Tue, 05/07/2024 - 12:04 The EPA's newest certification aims to boost national energy and emissions savings and act as a catalyst for the construction of new, energy-efficient homes The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the launch of a new certification for energy efficiency: Energy Star NextGen Certified Homes and Apartments.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 7, 2024

Viewpoint enables contractors to better manage their projects, processes and people, using the data gathered to lower risk and improve margins.

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The Pro Builder

MAY 7, 2024

2 New HUD Documents Address AI's Potential for Housing Discrimination ibush Tue, 05/07/2024 - 08:42 The documents seek to limit the ways emerging tech could violate the Fair Housing Act's protections against discrimination In an effort to enforce the provisions of the Fair Housing Act and protect Americans' civil rights from discrimination in the process of attaining housing, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has released two new documents focused on the use of artificial int

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Construction News

MAY 7, 2024

Construction activity rose at its fastest rate in 14 months during April, according to PMI data. Business activity in the sector increased for the second month in a row, with civil engineering activity increasing at its fastest rate for nine months, according to the latest… The post Total construction activity grows at fastest rate in 14 months appeared first on Construction News.

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Construction Placements

MAY 7, 2024

IIT Jodhpur Recruitment 2024 for Technical Posts | 122 Posts | 15-16-2024 IIT Jodhpur Recruitment 2024 for Technical Posts with 122 Posts vacancies, last date to apply is 15-16-2024 The post IIT Jodhpur Recruitment 2024 for Technical Posts | 122 Posts | 15-16-2024 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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New Civil Engineer

MAY 7, 2024

As the Channel Tunnel celebrates its 30th anniversary, the infrastructure director has detailed what goes into navigating the operational challenges associated with the 50km tunnel between France and England. The post Channel Tunnel at 30: Celebrating the landmark infrastructure appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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iField Smart

MAY 7, 2024

Redefining Construction Management: The Impact of RFI Software on Project Efficiency and Collaboration RFI construction management software is important for various stakeholders to optimize communication, improve collaboration, and reduce risks. Architects, contractors, engineers, and project managers utilize Construction RFI tracking software to accelerate schedules, assure compliance, and simplify workflows with accuracy and efficiency.

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New Civil Engineer

MAY 7, 2024

The first 217m long, 73,000t concrete element has been cast for the Fehmarnbelt Fixed Link tunnel between Denmark and Germany, which will be the world’s longest immersed tube tunnel. The post Fehmarnbelt | Casting of first 73,000t concrete tunnel element complete appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction News

MAY 7, 2024

Construction industry insolvencies dipped to a two-year low in April as the overall economy showed signs of recovery. Only 13 firms hit the buffers last month, down from 29 in March, amid easing inflation. This is the lowest level since May 2022, when 11 construction… The post Number of business failures hits two-year low appeared first on Construction News.

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New Civil Engineer

MAY 7, 2024

The Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) has granted a nuclear site licence to Sizewell C Ltd, moving it closer to constructing and operating a nuclear power station at Sizewell C in Suffolk. The post Sizewell C granted nuclear site licence appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction News

MAY 7, 2024

Bam COO John Wilkinson talks to CN about how the firm is set to capitalise on the government’s recently announced £775bn infrastructure pipeline The government’s long-awaited February publication of a pipeline of UK infrastructure projects included £775bn of planned investment up to 2032/33, with the… The post Bam primed for energy opportunities appeared first on Construction News.

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New Civil Engineer

MAY 7, 2024

AmcoGiffen engineers have installed the main span of a new £6.3M footbridge at Llanelli station in south Wales as part of Network Rail’s Access for All accessibility program. The post Network Rail installs span of £6.3M accessible footbridge at Llanelli station appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Construction Index

MAY 7, 2024

UK construction activity grew last month at its fastest rate for more than a year, according to the latest monthly survey of purchasing managers.

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Roads Online

MAY 7, 2024

Image: stock.adobe.com/timallenphoto The Victorian Government has handed down its 2024/25 budget, which includes $4.9 billion in additional funding to existing public infrastructure and provides a big boost for the State’s ‘Big Build’, with a specific focus on metropolitan infrastructure projects. Metropolitan $752 million has been outlined for the Big Build to expand the network and support the delivery of new stations.

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The Construction Index

MAY 7, 2024

Plans for the construction of Britain’s next nuclear power station have passed another hurdle.

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New Civil Engineer

MAY 7, 2024

Amey, A&J Arb Access and GeoAccess have been selected by Network Rail on its £13.5M earthworks inspection framework for its North West and Central (NW&C) region. The post Network Rail confirms £13.5M earthworks inspection suppliers for North West and Central appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Equipment World

MAY 7, 2024

Fox Factory Inc. has taken the 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 and turned it into a 700-horsepower, off-road “super truck.” Details at Equipment World.

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New Civil Engineer

MAY 7, 2024

Financial and strategic feasibility studies are reportedly being conducted for a £6bn high-speed railway tunnel to run across the Strait of Gibraltar connecting Spain and Morocco, with the aim of having it operating by 2030. The post Studies underway for £6bn Spain to Morocco tunnel with 2030 target for operation appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 84

The Construction Index

MAY 7, 2024

A concrete viaduct built by Robert McAlpine & Sons 126 years ago is being repaired.

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New Civil Engineer

MAY 7, 2024

Airedale General Hospital in West Yorkshire has gone live with a system to help manage its Raac (reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete) monitoring and repairs programme. The post Monitoring tech provides ‘single source of truth’ on Raac risk at West Yorkshire hospital appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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ENR Construction

MAY 7, 2024

A $66-million gorilla center will include an outdoor space with trees, vines and rocks that will offer a breath of fresh air for the primates.

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The Construction Index

MAY 7, 2024

Building contractor JJ Rhatigan has selected G&H Group to deliver an eight-figure mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) design and build contract for the Crown Trading Centre in Hayes.

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CCR Magazine

MAY 7, 2024

Cinnabon and Carvel will join forces in a new concept from parent GoTo Foods called Cinnabon Swirl , with the first two franchised locations slated to open this year in Hawaii and Oregon. In addition to favorites from both chains’ menus, Cinnabon Swirl will also offer new menu items that combine ingredients from both concepts. Restaurant Business <p>The post New concept combines the best of Carvel, Cinnabon first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.

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Construction News

MAY 7, 2024

The main contractor on the refurbishment of Grenfell Tower has spent more than £19m remediating fire safety problems, and has provided for more to come. The firm’s remediation work has so far covered 500 apartment properties, it said in its accounts for the year to… The post Rydon fire safety costs: £19m and growing appeared first on Construction News.

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ENR Construction

MAY 7, 2024

Washington, D.C.’s 63-year-old Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium is set to be demolished, pending the expected issuance of a permit to proceed.

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