Construction Dive

AUGUST 30, 2023

As residents and businesses boarded up structures, contractors tied down materials and prepared for flood mitigation.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 30, 2023

Westminster, Colorado (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Advanced Space LLC., a leading space tech solutions company, is pleased to announce that an Advanced Space-led team has been chosen to apply Machine Learning (ML) capabilities to detect, track and characterize space debris for the IARPA Space Debris Identification and Tracking (SINTRA) program. Space debris—items due to human activity in space—presents a major hazard to space operations.

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 30, 2023

In many industries, job openings and worker quit rates dropped last month, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For construction, the labor pool is still too shallow.

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The Pro Builder

AUGUST 30, 2023

Contractors Report Increased Confidence in Q3 2023 ldeakins Wed, 08/30/2023 - 11:13 Contractor confidence is increasing amid an uptick in new building projects stemming from steady demand paired with rising home equity wealth The results from the Q3 2023 Farnsworth Quarterly Contractor Index reveal rebounding confidence among residential pros compared with the second quarter.

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Construction firms that rely on fixed budgets and outdated procurement methods are losing ground fast.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

AUGUST 30, 2023

Hannu Lindberg, DPR’s leader of virtual design and construction, spoke about keeping teams on the same page and the future of workers on jobsites.

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 30, 2023

The pledge will support all three of the tech giant’s facilities in the state in Columbus, Lancaster and New Albany.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 30, 2023

NEW YORK — WSP USA, a leading engineering, environment and professional services consultancy, has recently joined two outstanding fashion, textile and apparel organizations that are making positive impacts in consumer goods. The firm is now a member of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) and the Textile Exchange. The SAC is a global, multi-stakeholder nonprofit alliance for the consumer goods industry.

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Equipment World

AUGUST 30, 2023

VW is eager to tap into the pickup and SUV market in North America with their electric Scout pickup and SUV.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 30, 2023

TORONTO, ON — TSX, NYSE:STN The City of Toronto has selected Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, to provide engineering services for Phase 5 of the City’s Basement Flooding Protection Program (BFPP). This multiyear program, which began in 2006, helps reduce the risk of flooding through improvements to the sewer system and overland drainage routes, which can face increased pressure with heavy rainfalls.

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Speaker: Dylan Secrest

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Construction Management

Roads Online

AUGUST 30, 2023

Roads Australia has announced Jim Betts, Kevin Devlin and Sally Stannard as new additions to the organisation’s board. The three appointed members replace Corey Hannett, Gillian Miles and Sergio Cinerari who are departing. Betts, currently Secretary at the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts, brings decades of public sector transport and infrastructure experience to RA, having led departments in Victoria and New South Wales in addition to ti

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Construction Placements

AUGUST 30, 2023

MESCOM Recruitment for Graduate, Technician, General Stream Graduates Apprentice | 200 Posts | 06-09-2023 MESCOM Recruitment for Graduate, Technician, General Stream Graduates Apprentice with 200 Posts vacancies, last date to apply is 06-09-2023 The post MESCOM Recruitment for Graduate, Technician, General Stream Graduates Apprentice | 200 Posts | 06-09-2023 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Roads Online

AUGUST 30, 2023

The Port Wakefield to Port Augusta Alliance’s works on the Joy Baluch Bridge in South Australia has hit a new milestone, with traffic now flowing across two lanes which have been opened in each direction. The Joy Baluch AM Bridge is an important link in the National Land Transport Network at Port Augusta, providing access across the Spencer Gulf for commuter, commercial and freight vehicles in the northern region of South Australia.

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Civil Engineer Blog

AUGUST 30, 2023

These paragraphs below deal with parking as it pertains to the mainlanes of a controlled access highway, the frontage roads for such a facility, and parking along urban and suburban arterials. Rest areas as parking facilities are not considered in this article. Emergency Parking Parking on and adjacent to the mainlanes of a highway will […] The post Highway Design-Parking Along Highways and Arterial Streets first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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Roads Online

AUGUST 30, 2023

The Queensland Government has announced a new partnership to pave the way for future renewable energy projects across the state. Publicly-owned energy company Stanwell Corporation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with global renewable energy developer RWE to establish a strategic partnership and support the delivery of Stanwell’s 9 – 10 GW pipeline of renewable energy assets.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 30, 2023

Demands from clients and labor shortages are forcing some contractors into other methods of creating building assemblies, driving new investments in prefabrication and modular construction techniques.

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Roads Online

AUGUST 30, 2023

Victoria’s manufacturers and suppliers of green construction materials will be showcased to the world this September, as ecologiQ’s Greener Infrastructure Conference returns. T he Victorian Government’s ecologiQ program is leveraging the state’s significant infrastructure investment to boost the use of recycled and reused materials, make these products business-as-usual and build local markets. ecologiQ’s three-day conference at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre will bring togethe

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 30, 2023

ENR California announces the 2024 Top Young Professionals, recognizing individuals who have shown extraordinary leadership and service throughout their careers.

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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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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 30, 2023

How Do I Organize My Construction Files? Picture this: you're a contractor about to have a detailed discussion with one of your team members when you realize you're missing some blueprints for the project you're working on. You recall seeing the files during the last site visit, but they seem to have vanished amidst a sea of documents. A hasty search ensues, disrupting the day's workflow.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 30, 2023

One worker was killed and four injured when a crane arm failed and dropped its load of mechanical equipment on top of them during work to replace air handling equipment at a Miami hospital.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 30, 2023

Autodesk University 2023 is rapidly approaching, and it’s going to be our best one yet! Join us November 13-15 in Las Vegas for all of the excitement. This is your chance to gain the crucial insights needed to get ahead in the construction industry — all while embracing the future of construction technology. From designers and engineers to creators and builders, this gathering of the world’s innovators is sure to inspire and educate.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 30, 2023

Construction groups and environmental advocates both criticize the final "waters of the United States" rule that will open to development thousands of wetland acres formerly protected.

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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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Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 30, 2023

Viewpoint enables contractors to better manage their projects, processes and people, using the data gathered to lower risk and improve margins.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 30, 2023

The 2023 ENR Mountain States Top Specialty Contractors will be featured in the October regional issue.

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UK Construction Blog

AUGUST 30, 2023

The post Challenges of Home Cleaning Create a Need for Quality Domestic Services appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Daily obligations can make the addition of house cleaning to an already hectic schedule an overwhelming prospect. Homeowners do, however, prefer that their household be neat and tidy instead of disorderly and cluttered. That leads many to search for cleaning services , especially if there’s a hope for deep cleaning.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 30, 2023

A different prefabrication and modular construction sector came out of the pandemic. Ambitious startups such as Skender Manufacturing and Katerra folded in the last few years, while one major health care designer lamented an industrywide pullback that saw many of the suppliers they work with cut back on custom, by-project fabrication to standardize on products like headwalls and bathroom pods.

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Construction Management

Develop Coaching

AUGUST 30, 2023

Introduction Are you ready to take your construction business to new heights? If so, you’ve come to the right place! Scaling a construction business can be challenging, but with the right strategies and mindset, it is entirely possible. Through my experience as a construction business owner, and construction business coach, I know that scaling a construction business takes focus and stamina.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 30, 2023

ENR Southeast is excited to announce four projects that will take home awards in our 2023 Excellence in Safety and Excellence in Sustainability contests.

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Construction Placements

AUGUST 30, 2023

Project Management Strategies for Renewable Energy Construction Projects It’s true that the renewable energy sector can be a tough one in which to work, with red tape quick to tie up and hamper plenty of projects The post Project Management Strategies for Renewable Energy Construction Projects appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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