Construction Dive

OCTOBER 2, 2024

After several months of cooling, which experts speculate was mostly confined to the residential sector, unfilled positions increased by 138,000 in August.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Events honored the HNTB-program-managed electrification project SAN JOSE, Calif. – HNTB joins Caltrain in celebrating the completion of the Caltrain Electrification Project , marking a transformative leap toward modernized, sustainable public transportation along the San Francisco Peninsula corridor. To mark the occasion, Caltrain held celebratory events last weekend in every city along the corridor in addition to other events hosted by local cities and other transportation agencies.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Researchers recycled crushed bottles to 3D-print multilayered blocks as strong as concrete, according to the university.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 2, 2024

An unfortunate fact of stick-built home construction is that much of the wood ends up wasted.

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Construction Equipment

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Seawolf Parkway Bridge Replacement HOUSTON – Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) has been chosen to assist the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Houston District in managing the Seawolf Parkway Project. LAN’s involvement includes providing project management support, with Craig Hester, PE, senior technical leader, serving as project manager.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Heerbrugg, Switzerland – Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, today announced the launch of the new Leica iCON trades solution designed to enable customers to harness the transformative power of accurate data in interior finishing and digital templating. The solution includes application-tailored software paired with the Leica iCON iCS20 and iCS50 sensors.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Build-to-rent (B2R) communities are becoming a more popular option for renters looking for the amenities homeowners receive. According to the RentCafe blog, B2R communities have grown by 45% since 2020, largely due to the rise of remote work and a lack of affordability in the housing market. When looking at these types of developments, renters are looking for specific amenities that apartments typically don’t provide, including larger floor plans, private outdoor spaces, and shared areas such as

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Prodyogi

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Accurate estimation of building materials is crucial before starting any construction project. In our previous article, we discussed how to calculate cement, sand, and aggregates. Today, we'll delve into the calculation of bricks in a wall. This manual brick calculator will help you estimate the number of bricks needed for your project.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Residential construction seems to be rebounding, though slightly. According to the Calculated Risk blog, private residential construction spending increased by 2.7% on a year-over-year basis as of August 2024. While improved, this is still 8.2% below the peak seen in 2022. These figures are on par with the spending observed in the construction industry as a whole, which also saw slight year-over-year improvements.

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Construction Management

New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Campaigners have reported National Highways to the road regulator for “inappropriate attempts to influence the decision making process” on whether to grant development consent order (DCO) for the £9bn Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) as the deadline looms. The post National Highways accused of attempting to ‘influence’ Lower Thames Crossing DCO decision appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The U.S. continues to face both a housing shortage and an affordability crisis, leaving policymakers and home developers in need of solutions. In many areas of the country, one solution that has been proposed is manufactured housing. Currently, 21.2 million Americans live in these more affordable homes, which make up about 10% of new homes built annually, according to Construction Coverage.

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The Construction Index

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Barking Riverside Limited has submitted one of the UK’s largest planning applications.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The job market for those in the construction and trades industry saw some improvement in August. According to the National Association of Home Builders’ Eye On Housing blog, the number of open jobs in the construction sector increased from 232,000 in July to 370,000 in August. While this is lower than last year’s 386,000 jobs, the job openings rate increased to 4.3%.

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Construction Equipment

New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Major public infrastructure projects could be scrapped or delayed this month as the government looks to cut costs further, according to reports. The post Infrastructure at risk as ministers told to slash spending on major capital projects appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Construction Index

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Takings in British builders’ merchants were down nearly 8% in July on a like-for-like basis.

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Equipment World

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The 9,610-pound TL80VS compact track loader has a 74-horsepower diesel engine and 2,900 pounds of rated operating capacity.

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Engineering Construction Equipment 112

The Construction Index

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Wates has sacked a project manager facing a charge of posting a malicious comment on social media.

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Risk Management

New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The advanced modular reactor (AMR) developer newcleo has announced it has moved its headquarters from London to Paris to focus on European markets. The post Advanced modular reactor developer newcleo abandons UK as HQ moves to Paris appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The New Orleans Saints and ASM Global have marked the completion of the renovation of the Caesars Superdome. Photo courtesy Tim Hursley The New Orleans Saints and ASM Global have marked the completion of the renovation of the Caesars Superdome by New Orleans-based architecture firm Trahan Architects. Completed ahead of the NFL regular season and Super Bowl LIX, which will be hosted in February 2025, the Caesars Superdome’s transformation improves the fan experience and extends the building’s lif

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The new UK government has a firm focus on decarbonisation which it has already made clear with the mission it has set out on electricity with moving the net zero target date from 2035 to 2030. Nonetheless, there is only so much that government can… The post Collaborative focus on resource use alongside net zero is vital appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Roads Online

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Image courtesy of Coates. Material supplied by Coates Coates introduces 3D digital model ling solutions to enhance the efficiency of temporary works. Major construction and infrastructure projects are like intricate puzzles, where every piece – from architectural design to structural engineering – must fit together perfectly. The success of these massive undertakings hinges on the seamless collaboration of multiple disciplines, each bringing their own specialised knowledge to the table.

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Construction Management

New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2024

A unique vessel that will aid in the immersion of the 73,000t precast concrete elements to form the Fehmarnbelt tunnel between Germany and Denmark has arrived on site. The post Fehmarnbelt | Specialised tunnel element immersion vessel arrives on site appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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iField Smart

OCTOBER 2, 2024

As-Built drawings, which meticulously document the final state of a construction project, are indispensable for facility management, maintenance, renovations, and future projects. Traditionally, creating and managing these drawings was a laborious manual process, fraught with errors and inefficiencies. However, the advent of As-Built drawings software has revolutionized this aspect of construction, leading to significant time and cost savings while improving accuracy.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Jacobs and the Major Projects Association (MPA) have created a guide to aid developers in embedding social value principles and techniques into major infrastructure projects. The post Jacobs’ social value guide aims to boost infrastructure project outcomes appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Roads Online

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Image courtesy of the Victorian Government. The Victorian Government has released the final designs for the new Melton Station and four level crossing removals on the Melton Line. New rail bridges will be built to improve traffic flow at the level crossings on Coburns and Exford roads. New road bridges with dedicated share use paths will also be delivered along Ferris Road and Hopkins Road.

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Construction Management

New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Eric Wright Civil Engineering has begun construction of Salford Rise, a £13M project to provide high quality modern public infrastructure in the city including a green elevated walkway. The post Construction of £13M Salford Rise public infrastructure project begins appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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For Construction Pros

OCTOBER 2, 2024

In the wake of one of the largest natural disasters in U.S. history, we're looking for ways in which people and companies in the construction industry are helping affected areas. Reach out to us and tell us your story.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Temporary repairs will take place this month to a Grade II listed bridge in the North York Moors that was damaged by a bus crash in August. The post Repairs to begin on Grade II listed Yorkshire bridge damaged in bus crash appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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