Construction Dive

APRIL 28, 2023

The annual event to raise awareness of the industry’s commitment to a safe workplace begins May 1 across jobsites in the U.S. and Canada.

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Construction Enquirer

APRIL 28, 2023

Southern Water Services has started the hunt for partner contractors to deliver £700m of water and wastewater treatment works projects for the AMP8 investment programme between 2025-2030. The water company is anticipating that AMP8 will be the largest investment programme it has ever undertaken. The current frameworks used for engineering, design and construction services have been in place for almost 10 years and expire on 31 March 2025.

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Construction Dive

APRIL 28, 2023

Construction Dive rounds up the newest project wins from some of the country’s biggest builders.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 28, 2023

SHARC International Systems Inc. (CSE: SHRC) (FSE: IWIA) (OTCQB: INTWF) (“ SHARC Energy ” or the “ Company “), a pioneer in wastewater energy transfer (“ WET ”) technology, and Subterra Capital Partners Inc. (“ Subterra Renewables ”), a leading full-service geothermal drilling provider with a proprietary Energy-as-a-Service (“ EaaS ”) model known as Aura , announced today a strategic partnership to revolutionize the renewable thermal energy transfer landscape across North

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Construction firms that rely on fixed budgets and outdated procurement methods are losing ground fast. This guide reveals how market leaders are managing financial risk by shifting to incremental budgeting, regional sourcing, and real-time cost tracking. Learn how to structure contracts with price protections, streamline procurement workflows with automation, and avoid labor cost increases with smarter workforce planning.

Cost Control

Construction Enquirer

APRIL 28, 2023

Planning has been approved for Southport’s new £73m Marine Lake Events Centre which will be built by Kier. Construction is now due to start this summer on the site of the former Southport Theatre which will be transformed into an events centre and accompanying water and light show in the neighbouring Marine Lake. Kier has signed up to a special social value plan which will see the firm give back to communities across Sefton.

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Construction Enquirer

APRIL 28, 2023

Lendlease Europe has announced that Neil Martin has decided to retire as Chief Executive Officer and will depart the business later this year. Martin will have been with the company for 27 years and took over as CEO in 2019. Lendlease’s Global Chief Executive Officer, Tony Lombardo, said: “Having devoted a very significant chunk of his career to Lendlease, Neil’s made a huge contribution both to who we are as a company and how we operate around the world. “I believe the mark of a leader i

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 28, 2023

ST. LOUIS, MO – Kwame Building Group (KWAME) has completed construction of a $3.1 million, 0.53-mile segment of Great Rivers Greenway’s St. Vincent Greenway, from Trojan Park to Robert L. Powell Place in Wellston, MO. Work included demolishing existing sidewalks along the route and replacing them with a 10-foot-wide, multi-use paved path. A small pocket park, including a raised platform that overlooks native plantings along the banks of Engelholm Creek, was constructed to replace a vacant lot.

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The Pro Builder

APRIL 28, 2023

Lowe’s Donates $2M to Build Housing for Veterans and First Responders ldeakins Fri, 04/28/2023 - 10:39 Lowe's is joining forces with Building Homes for Heroes to provide as many as 112 homes for veterans, police officers, and first responders Lowe's recently announced a $2 million donation to help national nonprofit Building Homes for Heroes construct, modify, and gift up to 75 homes over the next two years for veterans, police officers, firefighters, and other emergency first responders and the

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 28, 2023

Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR), a global leader in computational science and artificial intelligence (AI), announced the release of Altair SimSolid Cloud, an innovative, cloud-native structural simulation software, allowing users to access next-generation simulation technology from any web browser anywhere, anytime. SimSolid Cloud eliminates geometry simplification and meshing, the two most time-consuming and expertise-intensive tasks done in traditional finite element analysis; as a result, it delivers

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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.

Construction Management

The Pro Builder

APRIL 28, 2023

Maryland Contractor Debuts Children’s Book to Promote Careers in the Skilled Trades ldeakins Fri, 04/28/2023 - 11:01 Salisbury, Md., general contractor Chris Eccleston's book, Grit Leads to Greatness , seeks to educate elementary school students about careers in the skilled trades Chris Eccleston, founder and CEO of Delmarva Veteran Builders, and Jenny Kerr Schroen, the firm’s creative developer and graphic designer, are inspiring younger generations to consider careers in the skilled trades wi

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 28, 2023

The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) announced the launch of a new era for the organization, including an updated visual identity, refinement of its mission and vision statements, and major renovations to its website and support portal experience. NCCER is the nation’s leader in construction education. The organization was founded to support the construction industry by developing and providing high-quality training curricula, portable credentials, workforce resear

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The Pro Builder

APRIL 28, 2023

Work Begins on $33M Affordable Housing Project in Downtown Lansing ldeakins Fri, 04/28/2023 - 11:24 More than 100 much-needed affordable housing units will be completed in downtown Lansing, Mich., by the spring of 2024 Developers in Lansing, Mich., have broken ground on a $33 million affordable housing project in the city's Downtown Stadium district.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 28, 2023

Often referred to as one of the most picturesque and fan-friendly college baseball stadiums in the nation, Western Specialty Contractors – Orlando Branch recently completed improvements to Stetson University’s Melching Field stadium in DeLand, Florida. Before Home to the Stetson Hatters, Melching Field opened in 1999 and features a full-service concessions area and bench seating for 2,500 spectators with grass berms for approximately 500 additional fans.

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Generative AI is already transforming how the construction industry operates. This concise guide walks you through its real-world impact on design, planning, job site logistics, and sustainability. Learn how contractors are using AI to reduce costs, improve worker safety, and shorten build times. Get a detailed look at the tools and platforms making it possible, including AI-driven robotics and material optimization.

Site Planning

The Pro Builder

APRIL 28, 2023

Newark Volunteers Team Up for Local Habitat for Humanity Project ldeakins Fri, 04/28/2023 - 11:35 A group of 150 volunteers came together last week to built interior walls for affordable housing units currently under construction in Wilmington, Del. Habitat for Humanity employed the help of 150 volunteers in Newark, Del., last Saturday to build 44 interior walls that will be used in four houses that are currently under construction in Wilmington.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 28, 2023

Siemens Mobility will be using Tended’s wearable solution to enhance the safety of its trackside teams through the use of geofencing technology. Tended will work closely with Siemens’ teams to integrate geofencing into their current systems and processes to help improve the safety of its workers and more effectively manage on-track assets. Tended’s solution has been developed and tested alongside Network Rail’s Safety Task Force to help create safer trackside environments by enabling

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The Pro Builder

APRIL 28, 2023

VBC Giving Foundation Launches Modular Housing Community for Veterans in Philadelphia ldeakins Fri, 04/28/2023 - 12:02 The foundation is opening a modular housing village for veterans in Philadelphia's Frankford neighborhood The VBC Giving Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the philanthropic arm of Volumetric Building Companies (VBC), recently launched the Bernard Spain Campus of the organization’s Veterans Village in the Frankford neighborhood of Philadelphia.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 28, 2023

Indian hydro-electric projects offer unique challenges: they are exposed to monsoon floods for a few months of the year and then a dry spell for the rest of the year. After being dormant for long periods, bearings associated with these projects have to cope with a deluge of water containing debris from the floods. These conditions led one Indian company that does maintenance of hydro-electric dams and, specifically, the sluice gates and other structures associated with the dam walls, to approach

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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

APRIL 28, 2023

There has been a fatality of a worker on a High Speed 2 (HS2) site in Birmingham. The post Fatality on HS2 site in Birmingham appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 28, 2023

InEight Inc., a global leader in construction capital project management software, has announced new innovations that further realize its strategy of connecting 16 essential project controls business processes on a single, integrated platform. The new capabilities provide visibility across all construction project phases with live, “self-service” dashboards spanning scope, cost and schedule, providing the data foundation for AI to learn from past projects.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

APRIL 28, 2023

Cash is king! Construction Company cash flow is the movement of money in and out of your Construction Company; these movements are known in accounting circles as inflow and outflow. Inflows for your Construction Company primarily come from selling goods or services to your customers, but keep in mind that inflow only occurs when you make a cash sale or collect on receivables.

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BDC Network

APRIL 28, 2023

Colorful Metal Inspiration 1 kcichowicz Mon, 05/01/2023 - 00:00 Voice of the Brand PAC-CLAD | Petersen Voice of the Brand Designing with architectural metal provides the opportunity to use a wide range of durable, low-maintenance colors and finishes that don’t dull or degrade over time. You can make a bold color statement, or even emulate materials such as wood and natural metals.

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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.

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Construction Placements

APRIL 28, 2023

NIT Calicut Recruitment 2023 for faculty positions | 137 Posts | 15-05-2023 NIT Calicut Recruitment 2023 for faculty positions with 137 Posts vacancies, last date to apply is15-05-2023 The post NIT Calicut Recruitment 2023 for faculty positions | 137 Posts | 15-05-2023 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Civil Engineer Blog

APRIL 28, 2023

Construction sites tend to be incredibly hazardous environments. Between swinging wires, great heights, dangerous drops, and heavy materials – there are a plethora of options for getting hurt on a construction site. But there are also just as many tools out there with the explicit job of keeping your employees safe. To help prevent injuries […] The post Construction Site Safety Tips That Will Reduce Hazards at Work first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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Engineering 98

New Civil Engineer

APRIL 28, 2023

A village in Snowdonia has been promised a new road by the Senedd after a much-anticipated bypass was axed by the Welsh government due to climate concerns. The post Llanbedr promised a new road following scrapping of highly anticipated bypass appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 98

Equipment World

APRIL 28, 2023

The 650M, 750M and 850M boast new hydraulics, an upgraded electrical system and a new undercarriage monitoring program.

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Electrical Systems 98

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Construction Management

New Civil Engineer

APRIL 28, 2023

The roof trusses for both the north and south stands at Everton Football Club’s new £500M stadium have been installed. The post Roof trusses fully installed on new £500M Everton Stadium appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 98

Procore

APRIL 28, 2023

Each May, Procore proudly recognizes Construction Safety Week , an initiative launched in 2014 by global construction firms to inspire everyone in the industry to be leaders in safety. This year, Construction Safety Week encourages everyone on the jobsite to take its “Strong Voices, Safe Choices” pledge and build a culture where everyone is empowered to own and act on safety.

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LetsBuild

APRIL 28, 2023

Location-based planning and scheduling (LBS) is a methodology used by construction project managers to optimise their planning and scheduling processes by taking into account the physical location and space of their projects. This approach focuses on dividing each project into smaller zones to plan and schedule work in each of those zones more efficiently based on their constraints, characteristics, and dependencies.

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