Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Set for January 2025, the state’s Buy Clean Concrete rules establishing greenhouse gas emission limits will cover all agency projects.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

St. Louis, MO – Losing a structure or building to an unforeseen natural disaster such as a hurricane or tornado can be devastating to the owner and its tenants. The decision to move forward with repairs may not come quickly, but when it does, facility managers and owners should work with a specialty contractor experienced in disaster recovery to get the job done correctly and efficiently.

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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Safety goes beyond hazard identification. Explore a new perspective, prioritizing workforce well-being and mindset.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

CHICAGO – Oregon State University has won the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institue’s (PCI) 2023 Engineering Design Competition, also known as the Big Beam Competition. The national competition, in its 23rd year, teaches college students important structural engineering skills in an applied learning environment that will benefit them in their future professions.

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Construction firms that rely on fixed budgets and outdated procurement methods are losing ground fast.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

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The spaces give women privacy for pumping breast milk, an action that is covered by the federal PUMP Act that went into effect late last year.

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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The investment marks the initial part of the tech giant’s $7.8 billion commitment to expand data centers in the state.

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Prodyogi

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

A floating slab or “Alaskan slab” is a slab unit constructed over a pad of percolating material grade made of coarse sand, gravel, or crushed stone. The name “floating slab” means the slab is allowed to move above the frost line as a single unit as if it floats.

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Engineering 186

Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Rick Dubec will helm the distribution center sector for the Dallas-based firm, which counts 25 Walmart projects in its portfolio.

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The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Why Is the Housing Market Behaving This Way? ibush Mon, 09/25/2023 - 09:56 2023 has been a confusing time in the housing market, but there's an upside for new-home builders With mortgage rates refusing to drop, home prices continuing to increase despite those high rates, and repeated forecasts predicting more homes coming on the market—homes that never actually materialize to alleviate the shortage of available housing stock—today's housing market is awash in contradictions.

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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

Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

By eradicating communication gridlocks, isolated data and tedious document tasks, firms gain valuable time that they can spend on delivering quality projects.

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The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Home Size and Price Trends for Age-Restricted, Single-Family Housing ibush Mon, 09/25/2023 - 12:00 how do the characteristics of new, age-restricted, single-family homes vary from other single-family homes? To see how the characteristics of new, age-restricted, single-family homes differ from other single-family homes started in 2022, the National Association of Home Builders analyzed data from the Survey of Construction conducted by the U.S.

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Surveying 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Reston, VA – Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (the “Company” or “Bowman”) (NASDAQ: BWMN) was contracted by Midway Rising to deliver engineering, survey and mapping services for a new entertainment center and master plan for San Diego’s Midway-Pacific Highway community. The Midway Rising group includes Zephyr, Legends and Chelsea Investment Corporation.

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The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

August Housing Markets Still Down, but Less So ibush Mon, 09/25/2023 - 13:23 While active inventory, new listings, and closed sales were all still historically low in August, the declines weren't as sharp as in previous months Based on the number of closed sales, new listings, and active inventory in a sample of 40 local markets around the U.S., the CalculatedRisk Newsletter found that August existing-home sales volume was near a cyclical low, but that new listings, while also down year-over-yea

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Norfolk, Virginia — Volkert, Inc. announces the City of Norfolk has selected Norfolk Resilience Partners, a joint venture among AECOM, Moffatt & Nichol, and Volkert, to provide program and project management services in support of its $2.6B Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM) Program. Volkert will serve as a program management partner, which includes leading real estate services, utility relocation, and construction services, and supporting engineering design, environmental compliance

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The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Lapse in National Flood Insurance Program Looms ibush Mon, 09/25/2023 - 14:23 If the program is allowed to expire on Sept. 30, both the mortgage industry and housing will feel the repercussions While some experts and associations have been sounding the alarm about the potential lapse of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) at the end of this month for some time now, the effects of the lapse are becoming clearer as the prospect of a government shutdown grows.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

ATLANTA – RS&H has appointed Jim Hullett to the new role of Executive Vice President (EVP) of Business Growth Strategy to lead the firm’s business strategy efforts. “(Hullett) brings a wealth of insights and experience to this new position, having previously served as a practice director working closely across all markets and as a current member of RS&H’s Board of Directors,” said RS&H Chief Strategy Officer Bryan Nicol.

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New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Construction of a new motorway in Serbia is bringing more than just transport connectivity to the region. It is also bringing communications improvements and flood resilience. The post Future of Roads | Major new Serbian motorway to offer flood resilience benefits as well as improved connectivity appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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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.

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Equipment World

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Bobcat’s new 4-metric-ton E40 compact excavator features less than 2 inches of tailswing, a standard long arm and nearly 4,000 pounds lift capacity.

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BDC Network

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

3 affordable housing projects that serve as social catalysts 0 qpurcell Mon, 09/25/2023 - 12:49 Affordable Housing Trish Donnally, Associate Principal, Perkins Eastman, shares insights from three transformative affordable housing projects. Trish Donnally MFPRO+ Blog Higher Education University Buildings Multifamily Housing Affordable Housing Senior Living Design Student Housing Designers Architects Projects Sustainable Development To say the United States is facing an affordable housing crisis i

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Roads Online

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Komatsu’s ongoing reaching and development efforts around sustainability have produced several solutions for reducing fuel consumption and emissions. Komatsu is strongly committed to environmental best practices, with a continuous focus on reducing its environmental impacts and carbon footprint. In its mid-term management plan, Komatsu made a steadfast commitment to minimise its environmental impact through various initiatives.

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Construction Placements

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Building the Future: Navigating Career Opportunities in Construction Tech and Software Dive into the world of construction technology, where traditional building meets cutting-edge innovations. Discover career paths, industry transformations, and the tech-driven future of construction. The post Building the Future: Navigating Career Opportunities in Construction Tech and Software appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Sustainability 105

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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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Roads Online

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Material supplied by AfPA The Australian Flexible Pavement Association is firmly committed to workforce diversity and inclusion and to support workplaces that respect and value all people. Paving our way to carbon zero requires a concerted response through a collective effort across a diverse workforce. Attracting and retaining the best talent drives innovation, builds organisational capability and addresses skills shortages, increases productivity and best practice outcomes across all aspects o

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Construction News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Robertson and Equans have been named alongside more than a dozen SMEs on a £300m construction framework for Lancashire County Council. The four-year framework, which opened for tenders in December, is for construction works procured on a partnering basis and is also open for use… The post Winners named on £300m framework appeared first on Construction News.

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Roads Online

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Material supplied by Bluebeam Traditional building products such as steel and concrete are construction’s ‘tried and tested’ materials, yet they come with a significant environmental cost. Can ‘hempcrete,’ a concrete-like product made from the hemp plant, help the industry elevate its sustainability efforts? The construction industry is often criticised for falling behind other sectors when it comes to harnessing technology.

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Vin Civilworld

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

If you plan to carve a niche in the defence engineering contracting industry, knowing the top skills required for success is crucial. In this dynamic and expanding field, technical understanding meets strategic thinking. Employers and clients are increasingly demanding a holistic skill set, including exceptional technical knowledge, effective communication abilities, proficient project management, a keen eye for innovative solutions, and engineering contractor expertise.

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Construction Management

Roads Online

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The Astec CP-130 paver has become the machine of choice for two generations of the K-P Asphalting’s business. Roads & Infrastructure learns why. F or a family-owned enterprise like K-P Asphalting, it’s imperative to operate only the best equipment. Backed by more than six decades of experience, K-P Asphalting has delivered a variety of works across its home state of Tasmania, as well as from its expansion site in Queensland.

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Construction Placements

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Top 15 Tips for Effective Construction Budgeting and Cost Management Delve into expert-approved strategies for successful construction budgeting and cost management. Adapt to 2023's evolving landscape with these essential tips. The post Top 15 Tips for Effective Construction Budgeting and Cost Management appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Vin Civilworld

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Finding the right solution for your heavy-duty load-bearing tasks can sometimes feel like a daunting mission. Yet, help is at hand with the effective and comprehensive option of heavy-duty steel trestles. This article aims to serve as an informative guide to understanding heavy duty trestles, their uses, and benefits.

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Engineering 97