Construction Dive

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Construction CEO Deryl McKissak, whose ancestor started a building firm after being freed from slavery, founded AEC Unites with leaders from Turner and Jacobs.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Notre Dame Hosts Its First Building Trades Day ldeakins Wed, 10/18/2023 - 11:39 The University of Notre Dame recently hosted more than 800 high school students and 60 employers for its first Building Trades Day event The University of Notre Dame recently welcomed more than 800 high school students and educators from 17 local schools for its first ever Building Trades Day.

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Quality Assurance 246

Construction Dive

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Abigail Pringle oversees restaurant design, real estate, construction and franchise development for the fast food giant.

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Real Estate Development 317

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 18, 2023

BERLIN, Germany – Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today at the INTERGEO conference the latest release of Trimble ® 4D (T4D) Control software, version 6.5, expanding rail track monitoring capabilities to address a wider range of standards and specifications. This update also adds support for Syscom Instruments acceleration sensors for event-based monitoring of ground motion, as well as updating authentication methods for improved security.

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Surveying Quality Control Building Performance Measurement Building Automation 130

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Construction Management

Construction Dive

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Over 7,400 customers were affected by the incident, which involved access to names and Social Security numbers.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 18, 2023

A portion of the $850,000 award will also seed collaborative efforts at Texas A&M and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

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Collaboration 196

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Buro Happold, a global practice of 2,400 engineers and consultants, has announced the appointment of California-based Simon Kaye as Advisory Partner for the U.S. Region. The move places Kaye, a senior consulting leader with 25 years of experience achieving accelerated, sustainable growth across multiple private and public market sectors, into a key role overseeing Buro Happold’s three existing, highly successful advisory teams – Cities, Sustainability, and brightspot strategy – which have recent

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Project Management Consulting Building Resilience Public Works Infrastructure Development 130

Construction Dive

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The AI-powered technology under development detects leaks from building exteriors through robots and drone scans.

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Inspection 167

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 18, 2023

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. /PRNewswire/ — In 2023, ISG celebrates its 50 th anniversary milestone. An architecture, engineering, environmental, and planning firm, ISG has 13 offices positioned throughout the Midwest and serves clients nationwide. Throughout the year, ISG hosted a series of anniversary events to show our appreciation for the communities, clients, partners, and employee owners who have supported the mission of making a difference.

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Speaker: Dylan Secrest

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Construction Management

The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Which US Metros Are the Most Future-Ready? ldeakins Wed, 10/18/2023 - 10:31 These forward-thinking U.S. cities are innovating at a much faster rate than the rest of the country Recent analysis by online real estate marketplace Point2 reveals the most future-ready urban centers among the 100 largest U.S. metros. Among all cities innovating in economics, transportation, business, sustainability, and technology, Seattle emerges as the top contender, with a wealth of startups and invention patents,

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Real Estate Development Sustainability 130

New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Construction work has started on the £1bn West Midlands Interchange near Birmingham, comprising a strategic rail freight interchange and logistics park. The post Work begins on £1bn West Midlands Interchange rail freight hub appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 126

The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Single-Family Housing Starts Posted Unexpected Surge in September ldeakins Wed, 10/18/2023 - 10:39 Single-family housing starts saw an uptick in September as builders worked to fill a supply deficit left by would-be home sellers opting not to sell Despite mortgage rates averaging above 7%, the single-family housing market experienced a solid increase in starts during the month of September, driven largely by a lack of resale inventory.

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For Construction Pros

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Change is underway in the vehicles oil and lubricants industry as a result of the inexorable move toward zero emission vehicles, in particular battery-electric machines.

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Maintenance 124

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Structural Systems

The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 18, 2023

FHA Eases Mortgage Qualifications by Allowing Rental Income From ADUs ldeakins Wed, 10/18/2023 - 10:44 The Federal Housing Administration now allows buyers to include rental income from accessory dwelling units in their mortgage applications The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is implementing a new policy to ease the mortgage qualification process for some buyers by allowing them to include rental income from accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in their applications.

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Building Permits Estimating Building Standards Permits 130

New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The volume of civils work starting on site in the UK has fallen by a quarter in the past year, research has revealed. The post Civils project starts fall by a quarter but approvals up appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Leviton Whole Home Energy Monitor (LWHEM) + 2nd Gen Smart Breakers kcichowicz Wed, 10/18/2023 - 11:23 Reduce your environmental impact | Monitor every circuit in real-time via the My Leviton App | Schedule Smart Breaker activity to reduce electric bills. Enabled Active Leviton Whole Home Energy Monitor (LWHEM) + 2nd Gen Smart Breakers Video ID 6339393739112 Video Duration 0:01:40.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Civils contractors including Bam Nuttall, Colas and Eric Wright have secured spots on a £100M roads deal in the North West. Manchester City Council appointed nine firms across two lots on its Highways Construction Works Framework. Bam Nuttall, Colas and Octavius Infrastructure were named on… The post Big names secure work on £100M Manchester roads framework appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 123

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Risk Management

The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Rising Mortgage Rates Chip Away at Home Builder Sentiment ldeakins Wed, 10/18/2023 - 11:47 As cautious buyers pull back from the for-sale market, home builder confidence is falling Builder confidence in the single-family home market has declined to its lowest level since January, with the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index dropping 4 points to 40 in October.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 18, 2023

As the construction sector strives to cut carbon emissions and reduce project costs, it has been increasingly looking to alternative materials for bridge construction. The post Alternative bridge materials offer benefits beyond carbon reduction appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 119

For Construction Pros

OCTOBER 18, 2023

More than half of the 45,000 annual electrical fires occur between December and February. The causes of electrical fires can range from damaged wiring and space heaters to outdoor and indoor holiday decorations.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Scottish National Party leader Humza Yousaf has pledged £500M for the offshore wind industry north of the border. The post SNP pledges £500M to boost Scotland’s offshore wind sector appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 116

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Cost Control

For Construction Pros

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The CE market is already evolving, and as digitization continues to sweep the industry and change ‘the way things are done’, those who take action now can ensure their business is poised for long-term success.

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Construction Equipment Construction Management 115

New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced an $800M (£655M) allotment for rural infrastructure projects. Although the funding may seem insignificant, it will greatly increase the number of new projects launched in 2024. The post New funding for water and wastewater projects in less populated parts of the United States appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 111

Construction News

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Ground engineering contractor Fugro has reported a pre-tax loss of £8.2m for 2022, despite a 35 per cent spike in turnover. The loss, included in the firm’s accounts for the year to 31 December 2022, represents a drop of more than 300 per cent compared… The post Ground engineering specialist plunges to £8m loss appeared first on Construction News.

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Engineering 110

Roads Online

OCTOBER 18, 2023

An overview of Secmair Fayat’s services, one of the world’s most renowned suppliers of road maintenance equipment. S ecmair is a European based supplier of road maintenance equipment, catering for its customers’ needs for more than 40 years. The company offers a wide variety of equipment, including spreaders, chip spreaders, synchronised sprayer spreaders, patchers, slurry sealers, cracksealer, storage and production.

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Electrical Systems Infrastructure Development Quality Control Controls Manufacturing 110

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Construction Placements

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Top 15 Construction Job Estimator Apps for Android and Apple in 2023 Dive into the world of construction job estimator apps. Discover the top tools for 2023 that promise accuracy, efficiency, and a competitive edge in the construction industry. The post Top 15 Construction Job Estimator Apps for Android and Apple in 2023 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Roads Online

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Inland Rail Acting Chief Executive Rebecca Pickering has stood down from her role following a two-year tenure in the position. A Chemical Engineer by background, Pickering joined Inland Rail in 2018 and played a key role in the development of the project, previously as Director of Planning, Communications and Stakeholder Relations. She was appointed the role of Acting Chief Executive in July 2021.

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Infrastructure Development Communication Contracts Engineering 105

BDC Network

OCTOBER 18, 2023

6 ways to integrate nature into the workplace 0 qpurcell Wed, 10/18/2023 - 09:16 Biophilic Design Integrating nature into the workplace is critical to the well-being of employees, teams and organizations. Yet despite its many benefits, incorporating nature in the built environment remains a challenge. Suzanne Carlson and Ryan Mullenix Office Buildings Headquarters Designers Biophilic Design The very first buildings—and those for thousands of years after—were designed to shelter us from the eleme

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