Construction Dive

JULY 10, 2023

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

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JULY 10, 2023

Nottingham based contractor J Tomlinson is heading for administration. Office and site staff at the £100m+ turnover company were given the bad news over the weekend and have started looking for new jobs CEO Mark Davis said: “It is with a heavy heart that I have to announce that J Tomlinson Ltd will be filing a notice of intention to the court today to enter into administration, the proposed administrator will be FRP Advisory, which we anticipate will take place later today. “JTL have

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Construction Dive

JULY 10, 2023

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

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 10, 2023

National Highways has committed to pioneering the largest-ever use low-carbon hydrogen construction plant on the planned Lower Thames Crossing mega project. It has set its sights on making the massive approach roads and tunnel project the greenest road ever built in the UK. As such it is being officially designated as an industry pathfinder to explore carbon neutral construction as part of the agency’s commitment to net zero maintenance and construction emissions by 2040.

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Construction Dive

JULY 10, 2023

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

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The Pro Builder

JULY 10, 2023

A Reflection on Belonging ibush Mon, 07/10/2023 - 09:00 NAHB Chairman's Message: NAHB fosters an environment where industry professionals can learn from industry leaders and from one another to make residential construction, and our country, stronger Alicia Huey, 2023 National Association of Home Builders Chairman As members of the National Association of Home Builders gathered in Washington, D.C., in early June for NAHB ’s annual Legislative Conference and spring leadership meetings, I was stru

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 10, 2023

Forterra has started a round of job cuts as a predicted recovery in the housing market fails to materialise. The brick giant mothballed its Howley Park factory earlier this year in a £10m cost-cutting drive as the residential market slumped. It was banking on a second half recovery but in a trading update this morning said: Demand for our products for the rest of the year remains subject to significant uncertainty with rising interest rates widely expected to adversely impact the demand for new

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 10, 2023

MENLO PARK, Calif., July 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Exponent, Inc. (Nasdaq:EXPO), today announced that it will report second quarter of fiscal year 2023 financial results for the period ended June 30, 2023 following the close of the market on Thursday, July 27, 2023. On that day, Dr. Catherine Corrigan, Chief Executive Officer and President, and Richard Schlenker, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will host a conference call and webcast at 4:30 p.m.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 10, 2023

Developer Regal London has submitted plans for 940 student rooms and 200 on-site affordable homes at a landmark Old Kent Road scheme in the capital. The proposed Devonshire Place development is expected to cost around £200m to build with the site located opposite the planned new Bakerloo Line station in the London Borough of Southwark. In addition, 600 sq m of commercial and community areas will be delivered across four buildings ranging in height from 15 to 33 storeys.

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Construction Management

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 10, 2023

Santa Clara, CA and Kyoto, Japan, July 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ROHM Semiconductor today announced a new RGB chip LED ( SMLVN6RGBFU ) ideal for automotive interiors, such as function and status indicators in instrument clusters, CID (Center Information Displays) and accent lighting for footwells and door handles. In recent years, more driver assistance functions (i.e., automatic speed control, vehicle distance/white line detection) have been introduced as vehicles become progressively e

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 10, 2023

Graham Group passed the £1bn turnover milestone last year after a 15% jump in sales. But rising cost pressures saw pre-tax profit slide 20% to £15.1m, representing a fall in group margin from around 2% to 1.3% in the year to March 2023. Andrew Bill, Graham Group chief executive officer, said that profitability has been impacted by well-publicised inflationary pressures facing the wider economy.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 10, 2023

Terracon , an employee-owned firm with a long history of providing excellence in engineering consulting services, is pleased to announce it has acquired Pollution Management Inc. ( PMI ), an engineering and environmental services firm with locations in Little Rock and Fayetteville, Arkansas. Since its founding in 1988, PMI has provided a range of engineering, environmental and field services to clients.

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Construction News

JULY 10, 2023

A Nottinghamshire-based contractor that turned over more than £100m has entered administration. The “majority” of J Tomlinson's 400 staff will now be made redundant, according to newly appointed administrators Raj Mittal and Nathan Jones of FRP Advisory, with some being kept on to assist with… The post Hundreds of staff to lose jobs as Midlands firm goes under appeared first on Construction News.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 10, 2023

Winter storms and high tides have been blamed for delays in reopening Ryde Pier Head station following major restoration work to extend the life of the structure by 60 years. The post Trains return to Ryde Pier Head station after restoration work delays appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Civil Engineer Blog

JULY 10, 2023

Construction engineering jobs is a professional discipline that deals with the designing, planning, construction, and management of infrastructures such as highways, bridges, airports, railroads, buildings, dams, and utilities. These Engineers are unique such that they are a cross between civil engineers and construction managers. Construction engineers learn the designing aspect much like civil engineers and construction site management functions much like construction managers.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 10, 2023

Three National Highways upgrade schemes on the A47 in Norfolk are set to go ahead after a judge upheld the transport secretary’s decision to grant them development consent orders (DCOs). The post Trio of A47 upgrades in Norfolk move forward after beating legal challenge appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Equipment World

JULY 10, 2023

The dumpers feature a 180-degree swivel dump body and a 180-degree swiveling operator station for versatility on congested sites.

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Construction Placements

JULY 10, 2023

Mastering Construction Project Management in the Era of Digital Twins As we step into the era of digital twins, construction project management is undergoing a revolution. From planning to execution, digital twins offer a plethora of benefits that bring about efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and improved decision-making. Are you ready to embrace the future of construction project management?

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CCE Magazine

JULY 10, 2023

Leading multinational provider of innovative technology solutions to the architecture, engineering, and construction industries, RIB Software, has partnered with non-profit organisation, Building Transparency, to develop the RIB Carbon Quantifier. Through a direct link with Building Transparency’s Embodied Carbon in Construction Calculator (EC3), the application allows users to quickly.

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The Constructor

JULY 10, 2023

Water-bound macadam (WBM) road is a type of construction used in building roads and highways. It is a mixture of aggregates, bitumen, cement, and gravel and has been used since the 19th century. WBM roads are known for their durability, low cost, and ability to withstand wear and tear. WBM road construction uses a bedding […] The post WBM Road Construction Advantages And Disadvantages appeared first on The Constructor.

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Construction News

JULY 10, 2023

A firm specialising in concrete structures has recorded a 75 per cent profit hike as its contract starts increased. MPB Structures, based in Northamptonshire, posted a pre-tax profit of £3.9m for the year to the end of September 2022, compared with £2.2m the previous year… The post Concrete specialist reports 75% profit growth appeared first on Construction News.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 10, 2023

Northumbrian Water is inviting expressions of interest in its £8bn capital delivery construction and engineering frameworks for Asset Management Period 8 (AMP8), which runs from 2025 to 2030. The post Northumbrian Water opens procurement on £8bn capital delivery frameworks for AMP8 appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction News

JULY 10, 2023

The annual turnover of John Graham Holdings Ltd has exceeded £1bn for the first time, but pre-tax profit fell by a fifth amid inflationary pressures. In its accounts for the year to the end of March 2023, Graham recorded a turnover of £1.1bn, 15 per… The post Graham turnover tops £1bn appeared first on Construction News.

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Daily Civil

JULY 10, 2023

Special types of concrete have been invented to be used for conditions that require specific considerations. Self-compacting concrete is one such type of concrete. Self-compacting concrete is new. Read more The post Self Compacting Concrete (SCC) – Advantages And Disadvantages appeared first on DAILY CIVIL.

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Civiconcepts

JULY 10, 2023

Introduction A well-maintained, clean and beautiful roof enhances the aesthetic appeal and longevity of any building or home, however over time, roofs can become vulnerable to the growth of algae, … How to Remove Moss From Roof Shingles: Step-by-Step Instructions Read More »

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One Key Resources

JULY 10, 2023

Nothing speaks to the strengths of ONE-KEY™ better than the stories of the people who use it. That’s why we’ve created a page on the One-Key website dedicated to sharing those stories.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 10, 2023

National Highways has revealed its low-carbon hydrogen power strategy for its £9bn Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) project, which it believes will be “a step change in the industry”. The post National Highways’ £50M hydrogen strategy for Lower Thames Crossing will be a ‘catalyst for change’ appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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ENR Construction

JULY 10, 2023

Japan's plan to discharge treated wastewater from the stricken plant into the sea would have "negligible" health and environmental impacts, says International Atomic Energy Agency.

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