Construction Dive

AUGUST 18, 2023

Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.

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The Pro Builder

AUGUST 18, 2023

New Home Building Academy Opens in Arizona to Address Skilled Trades Shortage ibush Fri, 08/18/2023 - 11:30 In Phoenix, the Home Builders Association of Central Arizona ’ s charitable arm, Home Builders Care, has opened a new 11,000-square-foot residential construction skilled trades training facility In Phoenix, the Home Builders Association of Central Arizona’ s (HBACA) charitable arm, Home Builders Care (HBC), held an open house on Aug. 15 for its new 11,000-square-foot residential construct

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 18, 2023

The impacts of triple-digit temperatures on workers are obvious. But what about the effects on timelines and costs?

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 18, 2023

By the Association of Energy Engineers New York, NY – August 9, 2023 – Goldman Copeland , the New York City-based consulting engineering firm, announced today that Tristan Schwartzman, a Principal and Director of Energy Services at the firm, has been named “Energy Engineer of the Year for the Northeast US” by the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE).

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Construction firms that rely on fixed budgets and outdated procurement methods are losing ground fast.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.

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 18, 2023

The Northside Interceptor Tunnel Project in Akron, Ohio, is part of a mandate from the EPA for the city to clean up its waterways.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 18, 2023

BATON ROUGE, La. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Research has shown that the Louisiana coast is slipping away little by little, which will continue to impact coastal communities. One such community that goes mostly unnoticed are Native Americans, whose archaeological sites are greatly affected by coastal erosion. Wanting to help Louisiana tribes sustain their sacred ground, faculty in the LSU Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and LSU Department of Geography and Anthropology are working

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 18, 2023

Leading provider of commissioning management services Straightline Consulting has bolstered its management team with the appointment of Graham Drummond as Operations Director for EMEA. Craig Eadie, Managing Director of Straightline said: “Bringing Graham in to the business will bring even more talent to our amazing team delivering data centres across EMEA. “We have enjoyed great success over the last few years and Graham will help us continue to service our clients in the manner they

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 18, 2023

Baton Rouge, La. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has selected APTIM to deactivate, decommission, and remove (DD&R) the Ion Beam Facility (IBF), a former nuclear testing site within the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). This task order is critical for the DOE as it involves the removal of hazardous materials to protect the community of Los Alamos, N.M.

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The Pro Builder

AUGUST 18, 2023

Maine Will Spend $65M of Its 2023 Budget Surplus on Affordable Housing ibush Fri, 08/18/2023 - 10:32 Maine's $141 million surplus for fiscal year 2023 will be used to fill the state's 'rainy day' fund and build more affordable housing In a continuing pattern of forecast-exceeding economic activity that has seen years of strong revenues in the state, Maine’s state government finished fiscal year 2023 with a $141 million surplus, the Portland Press Herald reports.

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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

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 18, 2023

EXTON, Pa. – Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced the acquisition of Blyncsy provider of breakthrough artificial intelligence services for departments of transportation to support operations and maintenance activities. The digital twin ecosystem focus of Bentley’s iTwin Ventures portfolio is bolstered by accelerating the development and propagation of such broadly valuable infrastructure asset analytics.

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The Pro Builder

AUGUST 18, 2023

City of Boise Works to Develop Incentives for Affordable Housing ibush Fri, 08/18/2023 - 12:32 In Idaho, the City of Boise is implementing new tools for getting affordable housing developments off the ground In an effort to lower barriers to affordable housing development, Boise City Council has given the nod to approve a new set of exemptions and deferrals on city permitting fees, including impact fees, building permit and development costs, and sewer connection costs, BoiseDev reports.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 18, 2023

As a small business owner, you always look to keep your company running efficiently. Expense reimbursement fraud is the last thing you want to face. Not only can it hurt your bottom line, but it can also damage your construction company's reputation. Here we discuss employee expense fraud, the reasons behind it, and, most importantly, how to prevent it from happening to your construction business.

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Construction Placements

AUGUST 18, 2023

HPCL Recruitment 2023 for Officers | 266 Posts | 18-09-2023 HPCL Recruitment 2023 for Officers with 266 Posts vacancies, last date to apply for this job is 18-09-2023. The post HPCL Recruitment 2023 for Officers | 266 Posts | 18-09-2023 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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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.

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New Civil Engineer

AUGUST 18, 2023

An accelerated schedule has been implemented to enable the safe removal of a Victorian brick arch at the site of the £161M Oxford station and railway upgrade. The post ‘Round the clock’ works to offset delay following historic find at Oxford station site appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Placements

AUGUST 18, 2023

Bharat Electronics Ltd Recruitment 2023 Trainee Engineers | 57 Posts | 26.08.2023 Bharat Electronics Ltd Recruitment 2023 Trainee Engineers with 57 Posts vacancies, last date to apply is 26.08.2023 The post Bharat Electronics Ltd Recruitment 2023 Trainee Engineers | 57 Posts | 26.08.2023 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Equipment World

AUGUST 18, 2023

Most everything has changed on the next generation of Kubota’s top-selling compact track loader.

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Construction Placements

AUGUST 18, 2023

Hitachi Energy Job Openings | Management Trainee | Multiple Engineering openings | India locations Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, employing around 38,000 people in 90 countries and generating business volumes of approximately $10 billion USD.

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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

AUGUST 18, 2023

Planning approval for an upgrade of the A38 in Derby to remove three bottlenecks on the network has overcome legal challenges and a redetermination process with the Development Consent Order (DCO) for the scheme granted yesterday. The post A38 Derby Junction scheme given go ahead but expected to face a second legal challenge appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction News

AUGUST 18, 2023

The government has given the green light to a £250m junctions-upgrade scheme on the A38 around Derby – but it could be a year or more until construction begins. A further three schemes that were awarded alongside the project to the Bam Nuttall-led Linkconnex consortium… The post Consortium awaits start date for £250m road upgrade appeared first on Construction News.

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New Civil Engineer

AUGUST 18, 2023

National Highways will begin demolishing the St Anne’s Road bridge over the M67 this weekend in preparation for its replacement. The post National Highways to close M67 for demolition of ‘outdated’ bridge appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction News

AUGUST 18, 2023

A £25m-turnover firm based near Glasgow and its sister company have entered administration due to the slump in housebuilding, with 181 staff made redundant. Stuart Robb and Michelle Elliot, partners at FRP Advisory, have been appointed as joint administrators for Allma Construction and Centre Plant.… The post Almost 200 jobs lost as Glasgow firm enters administration appeared first on Construction News.

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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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The Contractor Magazine

AUGUST 18, 2023

CONTRACTOR speaks with Oatey’s Katherine Lehtinen about the company’s Woman’s Resource Network, The House That She Built and more.

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Construction News

AUGUST 18, 2023

A trade body representing builders and contractors has called for the Mayor of London to look again at the detail of plans to expand the capital’s ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) to include the outer boroughs. Despite the mayor recently announcing more generous scrappage payments for… The post Contractors call for ‘rethink’ of ULEZ expansion plans appeared first on Construction News.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 18, 2023

What’s involved in creating detailed line item construction cost estimate? At the most detailed level; each granular construction task is usually related to and performed by a crew. The contruction cost engineer/estimator develops or selects a task description defining the type of effort or item to be constructed. Task descriptions are as complete and accurate as possible to lend credibility to the cost estimate and aid in later review and analysis.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 18, 2023

The charges result from an ongoing probe into anticompetitive conduct in the asphalt paving sector, officials say.

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Construction Management

LetsBuild

AUGUST 18, 2023

Construction projects involve multiple experts, like architects, consultants, electricians, and compliance professionals, working together to ensure successful outcomes. Each expert has a crucial role, including approving design changes, guiding the contractor, etc. To that end, project managers and contractors must issue construction submittals to these experts for approval, review, or guidance.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 18, 2023

H igh-voltage direct current undersea cable and added infrastructure will link the two countries' electrical grids, enabling a bidirectional power flow between Africa and Europe for the first time.

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CCR Magazine

AUGUST 18, 2023

Leading global architecture and interior design firm Spectorgroup is thrilled to announce the addition of three new hires to its New York team. The new team members bring a wealth of knowledge to the firm, further strengthening Spectorgroup's ability to deliver thoughtful, research-based design strategies to its clients. Joining the firm are Sefako Ketosugbo as Senior Designer, Olivia Holub as Senior Architect, and Sol Seong as Intermediate Designer.

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