Megaproject boom squeezes supplies for life sciences construction
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Contractors say lead times for generators, electrical switchgears and elevators stretch to two years because of billion-dollar builds.
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Yearbook of Engineering Achievement (YEA) Award FAQs
Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 2, 2023
The excitement is building and the questions are flying. In an effort to ensure interested participants have the information they need to start thinking about which project entries are the most suitable, we’ve gathered together a common list of FAQs for a one-stop resource. Common FAQs What types of projects should be submitted? Think – elevation. YEA showcases AEC projects that have positively advanced the industry through community and environmental impact, innovative technical processes, or g
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Manufacturing continues to drive construction spending
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 2, 2023
An uptick in megaproject funding drove overall nonresidential outlays higher for the third consecutive month, according to the U.S. Census Bureau data.
Introducing Presto Geo P3: Expanding the Universe of Value Engineering Solutions
Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Sponsored by Presto Geosystems Project planning and design requires a blend of professional judgment, cost estimating and schedule management skills, and an understanding of potential project risks. In consideration of these challenges, Presto Geosystems developed the Presto Geo P 3 Project Planning Portal , a free, web-based suite of geotechnical calculation tools designed to empower engineers and other project stakeholders in evaluating geosynthetic product solutions in accordance with their o
How Top Construction Firms Reinvent Cost Control
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Construction firms that rely on fixed budgets and outdated procurement methods are losing ground fast.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.
Construction execs champion ESG integration
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Panelists urge construction firms to take the first step in crafting a three-pronged strategy, according to a session at the 2023 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo.
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Travel rebounds, boosts hotel projects
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 2, 2023
A recovery in the hospitality industry and an increase in consumer confidence have led hotel companies to prime their construction pipelines.
Unlocking AECO Knowledge with GPT: Natural Language Queries for Document Management
Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 2, 2023
By Dr. Jeff Chen, Director of Digital Transformation and George Broadbent, VP of Asset Management, Symetri A Mountain of Documents Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operations (AECO) stands as one of the most document-intensive industries in the world. From early design sketches to finalized contracts, and comprehensive Operations and Maintenance (O&M) manuals, stakeholders are inundated with reams of paperwork and digital documents.
Gilbane wins luxury Florida condo-rental project
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 2, 2023
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A Love Letter to the AEC Industry
Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 2, 2023
By Ezequiel Tovar The AEC industry is a cornerstone of modern society, shaping the world in which we live, work, play, and worship. Yet, it often goes unnoticed and underappreciated by the very people who benefit from its innovations and creations. To understand the essence of being an AEC professional, one must delve into the multifaceted nature of this industry.
The Constructor's Digital Transformation Playbook: Reducing Risk With Technology
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.
Local, industry policies can cut embodied carbon
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Targeted incentives and building code changes can support the transition to more climate-friendly building materials, say research, advocacy and industry groups.
Bridging the Columbia River: Past, Present, and Future
Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 2, 2023
By Luke Carothers Spanning over 3,500-feet across the Columbia River where it draws a border between Oregon and Washington, the bridge that now carries I-5 between Vancouver in Washington state and Portland in Oregon first opened to traffic in 1917. This important piece of infrastructure was incorporated into the newly built Interstate-5, which ran roughly parallel to the West Coast of the United States.
National Highways unanimously ordered to remove infill from beneath 100-year-old Congham bridge
New Civil Engineer
OCTOBER 2, 2023
National Highways will be ordered remove the concrete infill from beneath a 100-year-old bridge in Congham after its retroactive planning application was unanimously rejected by the local borough council. The post National Highways unanimously ordered to remove infill from beneath 100-year-old Congham bridge appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
A new risk landscape is reshaping owner-contractor relationships
Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 2, 2023
By Steve Smith , EVP of Infrastructure at Graham Construction and Catie Williams, VP of Product Development at InEight A volatile risk climate worsened by ongoing reverberations from COVID-19, geopolitical conflict, and severe weather events is reshaping the traditional relationship between owners and contractors. Concerns around labor shortages, stagnation and recession, and the political climate all featured prominently among the biggest construction industry challenges in InEight’s rece
Explore How Generative AI Is Optimizing Every Construction Stage
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Generative AI is already transforming how the construction industry operates. This concise guide walks you through its real-world impact on design, planning, job site logistics, and sustainability. Learn how contractors are using AI to reduce costs, improve worker safety, and shorten build times. Get a detailed look at the tools and platforms making it possible, including AI-driven robotics and material optimization.
Resumed Student Loan Payments Shake Up the Housing Market
The Pro Builder
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Resumed Student Loan Payments Shake Up the Housing Market ldeakins Mon, 10/02/2023 - 09:57 With student loan payments resuming this month, already cost-burdened Millennial and Gen-Z homebuyers are taking a hard look at their finances The American dream of homeownership is becoming increasingly elusive for Millennial and Gen-Z buyers as they grapple with student loan payments resuming in October.
Reducing Embodied Carbon
Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 2, 2023
By Luke Carothers It is no secret that the AEC industry is responsible for a significant portion of greenhouse gas emissions on a yearly basis. Building operations are responsible for 27 percent of the world’s CO2 emissions per year, with an additional 13 percent coming from embodied carbon within construction materials. Representing the emissions generated throughout the full life cycle of a material–including its sourcing, fabrication, installation, maintenance, and end-of-life phases–embodied
Redfin Cuts Ties with National Association of Realtors
The Pro Builder
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Redfin Cuts Ties with National Association of Realtors ldeakins Mon, 10/02/2023 - 10:03 Redfin is requiring many of its brokers and real estate agents to cancel their memberships with the National Association of Realtors following allegations of sexual harassment and discrimination within the organization Redfin is severing its ties with the National Association of Realtors (NAR) following allegations of sexual harassment and discrimination within the organization.
Easy Point Cloud Processing and Terrain Analysis with Global Mapper Pro v25
Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Sponsored by Blue Marble Geographic Blue Marble Geographic’s flagship software, Global Mapper Pro, is an all-in-one GIS package for analyzing and processing vector, terrain, image, and point cloud data. A comprehensive and easy-to-use GIS application that provides an extensive collection of tools, Global Mapper Pro is suited for any GIS user, from novice to expert.
Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors
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.
How Did Housing Affordability Fare in Q2 2023?
The Pro Builder
OCTOBER 2, 2023
How Did Housing Affordability Fare in Q2 2023? ldeakins Mon, 10/02/2023 - 10:10 The Federal Reserve continued its efforts to tame inflation and bring down housing prices in Q2, but buyers were still grappling with affordability issues Rising mortgage rates and home prices in 2023 have further strained affordability for homebuyers, limiting access to all but high-income households in many U.S. metro areas.
A Covered Bridge Over Ohio’s History
Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 2, 2023
By Luke Carothers Written in the names of streets and towns–scattered throughout the State of Ohio in aging ruins amongst rural communities–the reverberating waves of its past as a center for canal building can still be seen almost two centuries later. Despite its current position squarely within the Midwestern United States, Ohio was a frontier territory at the start of the 19th century, becoming the 17th state admitted to the Union in 1803.
Record proportion of construction workforce are women
Construction News
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Women now make up a higher proportion of the construction workforce than at any time since official records began. The construction workforce was 18.8 per cent female in April to June 2023, up 1.5 per cent on the previous quarter, according to the Office for… The post Record proportion of construction workforce are women appeared first on Construction News.
Comsa Digitizes Renovation of Century-old Bridge in Cabrianes, Barcelona
Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Bentley’s Integrated BIM Applications Optimize Design and Construction Monitoring, Reducing On-site Errors By Amy Heffner, Director, Product Marketing, Bentley Systems Reconstructing a Historic Bridge Over the Llobregat River Located in the Bajes region of Barcelona, the Cabrianes Bridge is a century-old structure spanning the Llobregat River along the Carretera B-430 road.
A Practical Guide to Profitable, Sustainable Construction Strategies
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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.
Silvertown Tunnel cost sees £2M spike as opening slips further
New Civil Engineer
OCTOBER 2, 2023
The estimated final cost (EFC) of London’s Silvertown Tunnel has increased by £2M and the opening date slipped back to Q2 of 2025-26, but Transport for London (TfL) is confident this can be clawed back. The post Silvertown Tunnel cost sees £2M spike as opening slips further appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
It’s All About the Data
Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 2, 2023
By Claire Rutkowski Our world runs on data. The advent of BIM and the proliferation of IoT-sensing devices have driven a veritable deluge of data. We are drowning in it. But surprisingly, we are not using it. A report by FMI Corporation , a consultancy firm, stated that 96 percent of the data generated by infrastructure projects specifically is never reused.
Six different SMR designs taken forward by Great British Nuclear
New Civil Engineer
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Six firms have been shortlisted for government support to deliver a new wave of nuclear reactors. The post Six different SMR designs taken forward by Great British Nuclear appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
It’s Not a Digital Twin If It Can’t Pass These Two Tests
Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 2, 2023
By Chris Harman There is growing buzz about digital twins, and it’s easy to see why. While architects, engineers, and construction professionals have almost always relied on models to plan and deliver projects, static visualizations have real limitations. That’s particularly true for large-scale infrastructure that must operate seamlessly in a complex and dynamic environment, particularly one that could look and feel very different from the world we live in today.
Every Contractor Needs An Effective Website - Unlock the Key to Increased Leads
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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.
Nissan new Frontier pickup MSRP under $30K
Equipment World
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Frontier rolls into the new model year with a throwback touch in the shape of the Hardbody Edition.
A Match Made in Schunnemunk State Park: The USMA and OSI
Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 2, 2023
By Open Space Institute (OSI) The unlikely pairing of the US Military Academy (USMA) at West Point and one of the nation’s leading land conservation organizations, the Open Space Institute (OSI), is yielding real-world results for emerging military leaders and outdoor recreationalists. The most recent result of the ongoing collaboration is a new pedestrian trail bridge at Schunnemunk State Park in New York’s Hudson Valley.
Scotland’s £26bn infrastructure investment plan in tatters as major project costs soar
New Civil Engineer
OCTOBER 2, 2023
The cost of eight major Scottish infrastructure projects has soared by £55M in just six months and the nation is unlikely to meet its promised £26bn infrastructure investment, a watchdog has warned. The post Scotland’s £26bn infrastructure investment plan in tatters as major project costs soar appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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