Builders embrace the megaproject boom
Construction Dive
MAY 21, 2024
There are key ways to de-risk multibillion-dollar jobs like the Gateway Program in New York and New Jersey, according to panelists at a recent webinar.
Construction Dive
MAY 21, 2024
There are key ways to de-risk multibillion-dollar jobs like the Gateway Program in New York and New Jersey, according to panelists at a recent webinar.
Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 21, 2024
JACKSON, Miss. – Neel-Schaffer is excited to announce Craig Wyatt, PE, as the new Florida Panhandle Area Manager. With nearly two decades of experience in transportation engineering and inspection, with a focus on state transportation projects, Craig brings extensive expertise to his new role. He will lead all Florida Panhandle operations and business development efforts, based in the firm’s Chipley Office.
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Construction Dive
MAY 21, 2024
Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.
Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 21, 2024
Fort Worth, Texas — Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) announces the promotion of Justin Reeves, PE, LEED AP, vice president, to North Texas infrastructure business group director. With an engineering background that spans more than two decades, Reeves has served in technical and management roles for water and wastewater treatment planning; pipeline modeling, planning, design, construction and management; and rehabilitation and design of roadway and drainage systems. “I exten
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Construction companies face shifting labor markets, volatile material pricing, and global supply chain disruptions that threaten profitability. This guide details how industry leaders are replacing outdated budgeting with incremental funding, adopting regional procurement, and using digital tools for real-time financial oversight. Learn how to deploy workforce agility, connected jobsite monitoring, automated procurement, and cost simulation models to preserve margin stability.
Construction Dive
MAY 21, 2024
The team will construct the 12-mile bus rapid transit project for the VIA Metropolitan Transit Authority.
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Construction Dive
MAY 21, 2024
The Providence, Rhode Island-based construction giant saw sales jump 12% on the back of strong P3 activity and several billion-dollar projects.
New Civil Engineer
MAY 21, 2024
Start of work on National Highways’ £1.7bn Stonehenge Tunnel scheme on the A303 is indefinitely delayed after the Court of Appeal upheld campaigners’ case against the scheme. The post A303 Stonehenge Tunnel delayed again as legal challenge upheld appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Dive
MAY 21, 2024
Carroll Daniel Construction will add offices in Savannah, Georgia, and Nashville, Tennessee, bringing its total location count to six.
The Pro Builder
MAY 21, 2024
Latest PPI Report Shows Price Increase for Building Materials in April csweeney Tue, 05/21/2024 - 14:08 Softwood lumber increased by more than 6% month-over-month, but ready-mix concrete fell for the first time in four months The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recently published its monthly Producer Price Index (PPI) report showing increases in residential construction, goods less food and energy, according to HBS Dealer.
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.
Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 21, 2024
Hawthorne, N.J. : Barbara Jackson, Ph.D., FDBIA, CEO and president of Barbara Jackson LLC, is the keynote speaker for the opening plenary session at DFI’s 49th Annual Conference on Deep Foundations (DFI49). The international conference is being held October 7–10, at Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Aurora, Colorado. Her presentation is titled “Shifting from Order Takers to Value Generators — Proactively Evolving Our Role as Professionals & Service Providers.
The Pro Builder
MAY 21, 2024
Nearly One-Third of US Homes for Sale in Q1 2024 Are New Construction csweeney Tue, 05/21/2024 - 12:25 The portion of housing inventory that’s newly built remains at roughly double pre-pandemic levels As developers catch up to meeting the demand for housing, a recent study finds new-construction homes account for approximately one-third of sales. According to housing data platform Redfin, 33.4% of single-family homes for sale in the U.S. were newly built during Q1 2024.
The Construction Index
MAY 21, 2024
Vistry Group has been selected by Sovereign Network Group to build a £157m residential development in Ealing, west London.
The Pro Builder
MAY 21, 2024
Georgia Gets Its First Passive House csweeney Tue, 05/21/2024 - 13:38 With just one other PHIUS-certified house in the southeastern US, Georgia is the second state to build to the green, zero-carbon standard Georgia just saw the completion of its first certified passive house. The voluntary standard ensures structures are energy-efficient, resilient, and comfortable while reducing the building's ecological footprint.
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Risk management in construction faces pressure from tighter margins, compressed timelines, and increasing complexity. This guide shows how AI strengthens project stability by predicting risks across cost, schedule, safety, supply chains, and workforce planning. AI algorithms analyze procurement data, subcontractor bids, equipment performance, and site conditions to identify potential disruptions.
The Construction Index
MAY 21, 2024
Campaigners against the Stonehenge tunnel project have been given permission to appeal a High Court ruling that cleared National Highways’ development consent order.
New Civil Engineer
MAY 21, 2024
Network Rail Property has submitted an outline mastrerplan to regenerate a 12ha brownfield site in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park site in East London into an integrated rail freight logistics hub. The post Network Rail submits plan to turn east London brownfield site into freight logistics hub appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The Construction Index
MAY 21, 2024
Network Rail Property has produced an outline masterplan to regenerate 30 acres of brownfield land at Bow Goods Yard in east London.
Construction Specifier
MAY 21, 2024
The Energy Advancement and Innovation Center (EAIC) at Ohio State University (OSU) is an experiential hub for energy research and technology. Photo courtesy Michael Moran Images The Energy Advancement and Innovation Center (EAIC) is an experiential hub for energy research and technology incubation at Ohio State University (OSU). The 6,038 m 2 (65,000 sf) facility will support research and development of the next generation of smart energy systems, renewable energy, and green mobility.
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.
The Construction Index
MAY 21, 2024
Housing developer Avant Homes has started construction on the first phase of its £137m, 600-home development in Doncaster.
The Contractor Magazine
MAY 21, 2024
NRS’s groundbreaking products are a significant step towards creating a robust circular economy.
The Construction Index
MAY 21, 2024
After a first-half loss in 2023, Watkin Jones has returned to profit this time.
New Civil Engineer
MAY 21, 2024
Engineers can be forgiven for feeling besieged by widespread narratives of cost overruns, delays and cancellations. Our industry also faces real capacity challenges with evergrowing public demands and difficulties securing the skills base and supply chains required to meet those demands. The post WSP UK Deputy CEO tells industry to be bold and ‘come out fighting’ appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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The Construction Index
MAY 21, 2024
Wylfa in Anglesey has been chosen as the preferred site for a third new gigawatt nuclear power plant.
New Civil Engineer
MAY 21, 2024
Rolls-Royce SMR has revealed plans to establish a multi-million pound facility at the University of Sheffield for the manufacturing and testing of small modular reactor (SMR) prototype modules. The post Rolls-Royce to establish SMR module manufacturing and testing facility in Sheffield appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The Construction Index
MAY 21, 2024
Bowmer & Kirland has filed financial results showing turnover modestly up but profits softened by rising costs.
Construction Specifier
MAY 21, 2024
James Mallery has been appointed as Page & Turnbull’s architectural director. Photo courtesy Page & Turnbull Page & Turnbull, a historic preservation architecture, planning, and conservation firm, has named James Mallery as director of the architecture and design studio. In his new position, Mallery will direct the 40-person firm’s architecture team across their offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Sacramento, and San Jose.
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Grow Leads & Visibility! Contractors need more than word-of-mouth. A strong website boosts visibility, draws in leads, showcases skills, and enhances your credibility. Learn how a quality site, that is easy to manage, can set you apart from the competition, and help can take your construction business to the next level. Marketpath is a leading provider of high-quality website solutions tailored for contractors and the construction industry.
The Construction Index
MAY 21, 2024
Construction machinery manufacturers have joined a worldwide industrial lobbying movement to support the continued use of toxic chemicals.
Construction Placements
MAY 21, 2024
Top 50 Civil BIM Designer Interview Questions and Answers Get ready for your BIM designer job interview with our extensive list of the top 50 most asked questions and their detailed answers. This guide covers key topics in Building Information Modeling (BIM) for civil engineering, ensuring you are well-prepared to showcase your expertise and secure your desired job.
iField Smart
MAY 21, 2024
Revolutionizing Construction Management: The Power of Construction Field Inspection Software. In the dynamic world of construction management, precision, efficiency, and safety are paramount. In today’s digital age, where technology permeates every aspect of our lives, the construction industry is not left untouched. The advent of construction field inspection software has transformed the landscape of construction management, offering unparalleled benefits in streamlining processes, enhanc
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